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NORTH SAANICH — As part of the mandated Royal Canadian Air Force Flight Safety program, 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron will conduct a controlled landing exercise this week. The event, held in an open field in North Saanich, is designed to exercise 443 (MH) Squadron and local emergency response agencies’ ability to respond to an off-airfield aircraft landing. Local citizens may witness low flying aircraft in addition to first responders. This is an annual exercise to promote general awareness, education and training required for a timely and effective reaction.
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Market ends with pumpkin push The season’s final Peninsula Country Market is this Saturday CENTRAL SAANICH — The final Peninsula Country Market of the season takes place this Saturday, Oct. 11. “As part of our developing Festival of Squash we are partnering that day with Steve Duck of TIDES Group to help promote the fundraising event
Pumpkins on the Pier,” said Bob Thompson, the manager of the Peninsula Country Market. Thompson continued to say that the market will be bringing in a pumpkin carver to do carving demos that day and that the market’s growing
Pyramid of Squash will be on display. “Yellow Point Cranberries plans to be here with fresh Island cranberries, as well as our farmers with lots of squash, and we’ll all be entertained by Out Stealing Mules,” Thompson added.
For more information on the market, visit peninsulacountrymarket.ca. For more information on Pumpkins on the Pier in support of the Saanich Peninsula Secret Santas Toys for Tots program, see tidesgroup.com. — News staff
Hospital Foundation new campaign begins CENTRAL SAANICH — The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign kicked off last week. This year’s campaign was launched via a video on their website www.sphf.ca and Facebook site www.facebook.com/sphf.ca. The Foundation’s goal for the fundraising campaign is to raise $3 million to design and construct a new, state-
of-the-art operating room (OR) sterilization department in the hospital. This project is the third and final phase of the hospital’s operating rooms upgrades. The OR sterilization department will be located directly outside the OR and will allow sterilized surgical equipment to move through a completely contained sterile hallway to the operating
rooms. Making sterilization part of a closed loop system, where sterilized instruments move through a sterile corridor to the operating rooms and soiled instruments move back to a decontamination room through hallways within the OR suite without ever entering either the “sterile” corridor or the hallways of the hospital, will raise the standards of the
hospital to twenty-first century requirements. The original plans for the hospital’s operating rooms included a sterilization room at the end of a sterile corridor, but those plans had to be put on hold when it was discovered that the hospital’s electrical system needed upgrading. Donor contributions in 2013 totaled over $4.1 million, the most successful year ever for
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Jim Townley, left, and Jan Carroll with one of the new welcoming totem poles erected by the SVA in Saanichton. team to become part of their community building initiatives. The Saanichton Village Association is a blend of local businesses and residents who have come
together over a number of community improvement and beautification projects during the past eight years to enhance the village experience in Saanichton. “We’re proud of the
community gardens we planted at the corners of Patterson and East Saanich Roads, and East Saanich and Mount Newton X Roads,” said Carroll. “These gardens
improve the landscape of the village and I am hopeful the municipality will uphold their promise to continue on managing them, in the spirit in which they were created for the benefit of the community.” The community gardens are not the only thing the SVA was responsible for creating. The Association hosts the Annual Saanichton Community Christmas Tree Trail, co-hosts the Central Saanich Family Festival with the Peninsula Country Market Society and has implemented the ‘Welcoming Totem’ project, a first in British Columbia. “The Welcoming Totem project is dear to all of the SVA members, as it links our community with the historical aspect of local first nations,” Carroll said. Doug LaFortune, his son Bear and wife Cathy have combined their creative carving talents with the SVA to produce three collector totems that welcome residents into the Saanichton Village. ‘ The entire project includes five totems in total, one for each road into Saanichton Village. The SVA is working to have the fourth totem completed and raised in the spring of 2015, and the final one in early 2016. For more information visit the Saanichton Village Association website at saanichtonvillage.ca. — Submitted
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s the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Nothing could be closer to this truth when it comes to some of the most common causes of household fires on the Saanich Peninsula. Central Saanich Fire Chief Ron French, in an interview about Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 to 11, spoke to us about inattention and how it contributes to disaster. Specifically, inattention in the kitchen can lead to a variety of calamities. Paying attention to the stove Paying attention might seem like a no-brainer but to the stove French says people might seem like a sometimes do get distracted and no-brainer forget they’ve left a pot on to boil or some kind of food or oil on the heat. At best, a pot might boil dry or be damaged beyond repair. At worst, the heat can catch nearby materials on fire — or the oil in a pan could catch and send smoke throughout the house. While there can be simple solutions to tackling a stove fire — such as covering the flames with a lid, for example — the best way to avoid one in the first place is to finish what you’ve started. This type of fire is easily prevented if one keeps their mind where it should be — on the stove until the meal is cooked or the water boiled. If you must take your eyes off it for any reason, try setting an alarm to remind you of your responsibility to turn off the stove and not burn down the kitchen. There are plenty of distractions out there, without a doubt. Yet most people do have the skills to stick with one project at a time — especially when extreme heat and the potential for trouble exists. We often take cooking for granted but it’s always good to remember the forces we’re playing with. It’s not earth-shattering, but a single mistake could shatter one’s home and well-being. 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Oil is a slippery slope for cities want to do social policy, get your Every year when B.C.’s municipal butt elected to the provincial politicians get together to preach to legislature.” the provincial cabinet, there comes Burnaby, New Westminster, a point in the maze of resolutions Victoria and Vancouver were where things go sideways. undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres Last year it was a misinformed, one can make a living at local impossible demand to ban all traces politics. And grandstanding works. of genetic engineering. Before that Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled they thumbed their mobile phones off a jumbled history of refineries and denounced wireless power in his region, noting that the sole meters. Both votes passed by surviving Chevron plant narrow margins in a halfis bringing in crude by empty chamber, with many trucks and trains because delegates focused on the the 60-year-old pipeline is serious community issues over-subscribed. He didn’t they are elected to address. explain how stopping a This year it was a pipeline upgrade would charge led by Burnaby to keep it open, or improve denounce the proposed oil safety. Volkow repeated Trans Mountain oil pipeline the protester myth that expansion. And this time a new pipeline would it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of Tom Fletcher introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans common sense goes largely B.C. Views Mountain started shipping to North Cowichan Coun. dilbit in the late 1980s. Al Siebring. Here’s part of Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar his address to the recent Union of and others from along the Interior B.C. Municipalities convention in pipeline route pointed out another Whistler: flaw. If southern cities want to “Ladies and gentlemen, we are wander outside their mandate to elected to handle things like roads make this gesture, why target only and water and sewer and land use, this pipeline and ignore rail lines and police, fire, garbage. We’re not here highways that cross the same rivers to talk about social policy, child and streams? poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan “Those kinds of things dilute boasted that after his first court our credibility as an organization. challenge to the National Energy We’re becoming a social policy Board was tossed out, his highactivist group rather than a group priced eco-lawyer found a of municipal politicians. Half of constitutional angle. Cha-ching! this resolutions book is stuff that’s Meanwhile, professional outside of our purview…. If you
protesters bike-lock their necks to the fence at Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal and a radical Simon Fraser University professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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in the decision making process idney must be awash in to proceed with this and other excess monies and mansimilar projects is any questionpower to be able to coning if such a project is really sider a multitude of capital Any letters submitted to necessary. No one appears to projects that have little or no the Peninsula News Review have considered the option to justification based on objective should discuss issues and not make any changes. metrics. stories covered in the pages I sense we are doing things Take for example the traffic of the paper. Please keep letters to because it’s nice to do and that calming on Resthaven Drive. A less than 300 words. The we have staff and funds sitting report to council indicates the Review reserves the right to idle. Sidney needs to focus on proposal is based solely on conedit letters for style, legality, the basics of municipal governcerns by area residents, while length and taste. ment by providing the services information available from the Send letters to: and infrastructure that are police, ICBC and others show • Mail: Letters to the mandated to it by the provthere is no need to add more Editor, #103-9830 Second ince. Those projects necessary calming obstructions, flashing St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 to provide the essentials should lights and other unnecessary • E-mail: editor@ be put out to bid to achieve the signs. peninsulanewsreview.com most economical results. We My vehicle has a perfectly • Fax: 250-656-5526 don’t need bloated departments good speedometer — I don’t doing these make-work projects need a plethora of goofy elecand thinking up new ways to squander our tax tronic signs telling me my speed. If others perdollars. Perhaps council should consider reducceive that speed is an issue, then get the police ing the size of the town’s government and staff. involved. Tony van Wouw All of these projects cost money that the resiSidney dents pay for through municipal taxes. Absent
Readers respond: Town meetings; Beacon cars Meetings clarification I would like to provide clarification regarding inaccuracies associated with Ed East’s letter in the October 1 edition of the Peninsula News Review. In his letter, Mr. East suggests that two Council meetings were cancelled in September — that is false. A Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled on September 2 as there were no specific agenda items. The council meeting on September 22 was cancelled because of the UBCM Convention, however, there was a Special Council meeting on September 29 to make up for it. I would strongly urge Mr. East to get his facts correct before he decides to submit more letters to the Editor. Responsibility and accountability are a two-way street. Mayor Larry Cross Town of Sidney
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Readers respond: VC winner; Fletcher reaction The fifth C Scot Victoria Cross I was delighted to see the letter from Jack McLeod on the Canadian Scottish Regiment. May I take this opportunity to clarify and expand upon the points he raised? Indeed the Canadian Scottish did win four Victoria Crosses in the First World War: Lt-Col Cy Peck (from Sidney), Piper Jamie Richardson (from Chilliwack), L/Cpl. William Metcalfe (from the U.S.A.) and Pte. William Milne (from Moose Jaw) but there was in fact a fifth Canadian Scottish VC winner who, for some reason, seems to have been forgotten by Canada. Pte. Thomas Wilkinson was a resident of Lazo (near Comox) and a member of Vancouver Island’s 50th Gordon Highlanders then commanded by Lt-Col Arthur Currie. Wilkinson was in the 50th Gordons’ two-company contingent to the 16th Bn. Canadian Scottish in 1914. But after his arrival in U.K. he, like a very large number of his regimental comrades, was selected for officer training and granted a commission as temporary Lieutenant in the British New Army and posted to 7th Bn The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (Preston Pals Bn). It was with this Bn. he won his posthumous VC on the Somme in 1916. Sadly his body was never recovered but his name is commemorated both on the Thiepval War Memorial in France and also on the Sandwick Cairn War Memorial in Lazo. Funnily enough, when the Canadian Scottish was advised of his death, they still had him recorded as being on strength of the regiment so, technically, he did indeed win his VC not only as a member of the Canadian Scottish but as a serving member. His original VC is in the Imperial War Museum in London but a replica, with his citation, can
be seen in the Canadian Scottish Museum in The Bay Street Armoury. It is recognized as one of the best regimental museums in Canada and well worth a visit. The museum is open Sept. 1 thru to May 31 on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (other times by request) and in June, July and August 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays. Richard Talbot, Honorary Colonel, C Scot R Sidney
Fletcher fails to do homework Re: “Report card time for local politicians,” Sept. 24. My track record advocating for cost-effective delivery of municipal services, fiscal discipline in major infrastructure projects, open government and safety in our communities is clear. Voters and municipal officials from across the political spectrum value this contribution at Victoria City Hall, which has saved taxpayers money, improved public services and helped to make the municipality more responsive to resident concerns. Tom Fletcher chooses to ignore this track record in his column, perhaps because he has not attended a single meeting of Victoria City Council or the Capital Regional District Board since I was elected to represent the people of Victoria three years ago. Alongside my work on municipal issues, the people of Victoria have asked me to stand up and advocate to the provincial and federal governments on issues they care about that impact our community. This includes the threat of oil tankers and pipelines on coastal communities and interior waterways; attacks on our postal system and education system and the workers who deliver
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those services; and the rights of First Nations on issues including sacred burial sites and land development. The Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are legitimate channels for dialogue between local government and the provincial and federal governments. At this year’s UBCM convention, I spoke directly with Premier Clark and her Ministers on matters affecting the City of Victoria and Capital Region, helping to build relationships and find solutions that will benefit the community that I am elected to represent. Tom Fletcher is entitled to have his views, as I told him during a conversation at UBCM. But I think we would all benefit if he did his homework first. Ben Isitt Victoria City Councillor
Fletcher gets an F I am often disappointed at the obvious bias and simpleminded analyses presented in Tom Fletcher’s columns however his “Report Card Time for Local Politicians” reached a new low. Report cards for local politicians are a useful idea, but instead of presenting objective thoughts about local politicians Fletcher presented nothing but an attack on a very hard working and imaginative Victoria councillor. We need fresh and bright ideas in our community and Fletcher’s character assassination of Ben Issit is part of the reason so few good people are willing to run for local office. The Peninsula News Review owes its readers clear thinking and objective analysis in reporting. Thoughtful unbiased reporting is the basis of good journalism. Mr. Fletcher’s own report card would show an F for this test. Tom Gore North Saanich
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Maybe you should he first real storm of check the dog door to fall today. It’s pourmake sure the hinges are ing rain and blowing working properly or it a gale — not a day to walk could hang open, allowalong the seaside, but exciting all that precious (and ing, in a way. expensive) heat to escape It’s nature showing off when the wind blows it a bit! Not the kind of day open. to spend in the garden but Something else you probably a day to check might do, is to make pickthe gutters, take down the Helen Lang les and make apple pies screen doors, bring in an armful of wood, get a book Over the Garden for the freezer, sort the Fence squash and put any damand sit in front of the fire for aged ones aside for early the remainder of the afternoon, relaxing after all that “Perhaps use, or cook, mash and freeze the flesh in foil conwork. you could sit tainers to be baked later Whoa! Not so fast! on. Before freezing I used What about sorting the down to make to scrape out the flesh, apples before storing them add salt, pepper and butto make sure you aren’t a list of tasks saving any with bruises that need to be ter and mash it, so it was all ready, after freezing, to that will decompose and done before be put in the oven. spoil the lot? I like to do the same While you are in the winter comes thing with the Hallowe’en mood, why not braid the screaming out pumpkin, but use its flesh onion tops and hang the to make a tasty pumpkin onions over the stove to of the north.” soup. enjoy their beauty while – Helen Lang Add a teaspoon of you are making soup. curry powder if you like a Perhaps you could sit little more pizzazz (and it down to make a list of tasks that need to be done before winter doesn’t give you heart-burn). comes screaming out of the north. Helen Lang has been the Peninsula This is fun, until the list begins to get News Review’s garden columnist for longer and longer and you are getting more than 30 years. tired just thinking about it!
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After almost 30 years on Beacon Avenue, Inga Michel of Tivoli Gallery at 2475 Beacon Ave. is retiring. Michel, who started Tivoli in 1985, said the timing is right for her to retire but that she will miss the gallery and her many faithful customers. “I’ve had a lot of success over the last 30 years and I only have my wonderful staff and loyal customers to thank for that,” she said. “I would like to extend a special thanks to Wendy Lopez and Nicole Guldner who have worked with me for the past number of years, as well as Penny
who was with me for 16 years and my late husband Karl.” It was Karl, she said, who got her started on her personal claim to fame, her watercolour line depicting whimsical birds he dubbed Inga Birds. “He was a framer and had a great eye for art,” Michel said. Michel, 76, said one of her favourite parts of owning the business was sourcing the local artists and pieces to bring in for sale. “I always loved tracking down artists and lines to bring in to the store for my customers,” Michel said. “For me it was almost like being a detective, which I always wanted to be as a child,” she laughed.
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From left, Nicole Guldner, Inga Michel and Wendy Lopez. Michel is retiring from her business, Tivoli Gallery, at the end of this week. “Inga is a great supporter of local artisans,” added Tivoli Gallery employee Wendy Lopez. Lopez said the store has become a destination for locals and tourists alike who are searching for souve-
nirs that represent the northwest coast. “We have a lot of local First Nations pieces and unique items that have been purchased here and taken all over the world,” she explained. The future of Tivoli Gallery, which was sold
in late summer, is a bit unclear, said Michel. “I know it was bought by a Chinese family but I don’t know of any of their plans for it yet,” she explained, adding that current staff will be kept on through the ownership change.
“I will be watching with interest to see how and if it changes,” she said. For now, Michel said she’s looking forward to retirement. “Owning and operating a business is a lot of work, so I’m really looking forward to slowing down, catching up on sleep and being able to do the things I didn’t get to do because I was always so busy.” Michel will remain in Sidney and said she will continue to do contract work in her spare time. “I hope to do some consulting and window displays for other business, so I will still be visible in the town.” The store will close under Michel’s ownership this Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.
COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Writer’s Block - Getting Unstuck at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Come prepared to participate in a brain storming session and informal presentation on writer’s block with Moira Gardener. Presented by the Sidney North Saanich Library Writers Group. Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Register at 250-656-0944. • Saanich Pioneer Society Talk and Tea. Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. join us for “A Child’s Memory of Growing Up on Saturna Island” by Jan Carroll. She will talk about her family’s time on one of the lesser known Gulf Islands. The talk is followed by tea and goodies and takes place at the Log Cabin Museum in Saanichton (7910 Polo Park Cres.) Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members (tea included). For more information call 250-652-1116 or visit www.saanichpioneersociety.org. • Naomi Beth Wakan, essayist and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Nanaimo, will be reading from her latest book “Some Sort of Life” at the Central Saanich Library on Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. This is a book of memoirs, and the author will be discussing memoir-writing and why we procrastinate. For more information see naomiwakan. com.
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• The Autumn Experience at the Butchart Gardens. From Nov. 1 to 30, come for a brisk walk in the autumn sunshine followed by an elegant Dining Room Restaurant High Tea experience. Bring a friend and even take in a Greenhouse Tour on the weekends. Admission plus lunch is $44.60 per person plus tax or $27.62 plus tax for 12 Month Pass holders. For more information visit butchartgardens.com. • Sidney Concert Band’s third annual Remembrance Concert takes place on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets are $10 at the box office, 250-656-0275 or marywinspear.ca. An entertaining afternoon of music featuring a variety of band music, marches and vocals, along with pipes and drums. The concert is a musical salute to our veterans and the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Current and former serving members are encouraged to wear medals.
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ow often do you test your smoke alarms at home? Unfortunately, most people can’t answer this. Smoke alarms are a staple to our homes that we regularly take for granted. When it comes to testing and maintaining them appropriately, the majority of the population tends to fall through the cracks on their upkeep. Smoke alarms are a critical fire safety tool that can cut the risk of fatality in a house fire nearly in half. They can be the difference between life and death. Most household smoke alarms are battery powered, and studies show that dead, disconnected, or missing batteries are the principle cause of nonworking smoke alarms. Here are some tips provided by the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department: • Alarms should be tested monthly by pushing the test button. If the alarm is battery-powered and doesn’t sound, replace it with a new battery and try again. If it’s electrically connected to household circuits and doesn’t sound, check the breaker and try again. In either case, if the alarm still isn’t working, replace the entire unit. • Most smoke alarm batteries “chirp” to alert you when their battery power is low. When you hear a warning, replace the batteries routinely on the same day each year. A good time to do this is when you roll your clocks from Daylight Savings to Standard Time each fall. Change your clocks; change your batteries. • Never borrow batteries from a smoke alarm to use in another device. • Make sure everyone in the home knows the
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Saanich Peninsula fire chiefs say: learn safety early Steven Heywood News staff
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hen considering smoke alarms in the home, Fire Chief Ron French of the Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department suggests adding a carbon monoxide detector as well. A colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, carbon monoxide (CO) can be caused by blocked or dirty vents, chimneys and furnaces, as well as improper ventilation. It causes an estimated 200 deaths in Canada each year, according to Fire Prevention Canada. French adds CO detectors are most often associated with wood burning stoves or fireplaces but says garages are also a source of the gas. If exposed to CO for a significant period of time, it can cause headaches, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of muscle control — and can be mistaken for flu symptoms. French said since CO is hard to detect without one, a CO alarm should be an essential appliance in any home. It’s all part of preventing accidents or injuries and a message his department wants to spread during fire
Learn how firefighters tackle trouble Steven Heywood News staff
The Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Departments hosts an open house Oct. 18 at their Keating X Road fire hall. Fire Chief Ron French says the crews will be offering demonstrations of some of their skills and training — including the use of the Jaws of Life, the mainstay Contact your Peninsula Fire Departtery-powered smoke alarms should Continued from page 13 of fire departments’ be cleaned by opening the cover of ment if you have any questions or conauto extraction • Large homes may need extra the alarm and gently vacuuming the cerns about your smoke alarm. equipment. Sidney: 250-656-2121 North Saanich: inside with a soft bristle brush. For smoke alarms. One of the dem• It is best to use interconnected electrically-connected smoke alarms, 250-656-1931 Central Saanich: 250-544onstrations, he smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm first shut off the power to the unit, and 4238. continued, will then gently vacuum the outside vents sounds, they all sound. focus on oil fires — like those associ• Vacuum alarms on a regular basis. of the alarm only. Turn the power back — Submitted by Jeff Tomlin, Fire ated with kitchen Dust can clog your smoke alarms. Bat- on and test the alarm. Inspector, Sidney Fire Department fires that can cause a lot of damage Clutter around the house, And when you do leave One of his department’s Prevention Week. Preventing and can seriously trouble, French continued, is common responses is for the house, make sure the especially if it’s allowed to injure a person. really accumulate, can also as simple as being attentive fires started when a some- paths of escape are clear. French said fireFrench said not only make it difficult for firefightone walks away from a stove, at home. fighters will show “Distraction is a big con- leaving a pot to boil or burn. should every household ers to get into a home in the the public how to “People should be aware have a fire escape plan — event of an emergency. It’s cern,” he explained. “Most handle an oil fire, importantly, when cooking of their surroundings,” said and practice it — but make easier to reach people in explain how they for instance, people must French. “Always double sure there’s no clutter block- danger — and to fight a fire can occur, what pay attention while cooking check when you leave the ing doors or windows, often — if the doors and windows happens if water is the only ways out of a home. are barrier-free. house.” on the stove.” used to try to put out an oil fire (oil and water don’t mix, so the fire will spread and understands that if they hear the Have an escape plan SIDNEY — Statistics reveal become worse) and Install smoke alarms on smoke alarm, or someone shout78 per cent of deaths from fire the easiest way occur in the home, with most every level. Keep smoke alarms ing “FIRE”, they should immedito extinguish the of the fatalities taking place clean and dust-free, checking ately evacuate the home. Desblaze. between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., while them monthly. Replace batter- ignate a meeting place outside “You’re best ies yearly and alarms every 10 your home in the event of a fire. occupants are asleep. off to remove the Small children unable to That is why it is critical to years. pot from the heat In order to be able to react escape should be taught to open develop an escape plan. during source and cover the flames with a a fire, smoke is black and very quickly to fire, draw a floor plan their windows and wave an artilid,” French said. thick, making it impossible to of your home showing all possi- cle of clothing to attract atten“You can leave the tion. Instruct them to wait at the ble exits from each room. Where see. There is no time for inde• Treats pot on the stove, window until someone comes possible, plan two exits. cision; an entire home can be • Costume but not on an eleSince the majority of fire and to never hide from the fire engulfed within five minutes. Accessories ment that’s hot.” Most people are killed by deaths occur while you are in places like under a bed or in a • Batteries If the fire is too smoke inhalation, not the flame sleeping, you should practice closet. Regular practice is essenhot to handle, a • Flash Lights tial. of the fire. The heat of the fire is your plan at night as well. — From the website of dry chemical fire Make certain that everyone extremely intense and can kill. Fire Prevention Canada • Halloween extinguisher is what Decorations to use — or even baking soda. These cut off the oxygen to the fire and help put it out. Never carry a burning pot through the house, French said. Than can Panorama Recreation offers a variety sometimes lead of first aid and recertification SeaFirst Insurance Brokers is a proud supporter to further trouble and even serious SeaFirst Insurance courses at convenient times to suit of our Emergency Services! injury. 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ith the fall season in full effect, certain reminders about safety and crime prevention are important in reducing risks, say local police. “With the time change coming Nov. 2 and it getting darker earlier, we always like to remind both motorists and pedestrians to be more vigilant when they are out and about,” said school and community liaison officer with the Central Saanich Police, Cst. Glen Davies. Davies, who recently took over the liaison role in Central Saanich, reminds residents that much of Central Saanich and the Saanich Peninsula is rural. “It’s a dark area, there’s not an abundance of street lights and often there are no sidewalks in the more rural areas,” he explained. “This time of year as it’s getting darker earlier, it’s a useful reminder to motorists that they should be careful about looking for pedestrians out walking or running. Pedestrians also need to make sure they are making themselves visible to motorists by wearing reflective or bright coloured clothing.” An important reminder for motorists is to keep your vehicle in shape for the upcoming rainy
season. “We’ve had about five months of dry weather, so going into the rainy season it will be important to change out windshield wipers and make sure they are in good working order. Also things like checking that headlights, taillights and turn indicators are all functional and that tires are in good condition are important.
“We have a ‘no call is too small’ policy which means we will respond to any call.” – Cst. Glen Davies “Drivers can even consider changing to winter tires this time of year,” he added. Davies said that for the most part, petty theft and break-ins are uncommon in Central Saanich, but that there are always measures home and vehicle owners can take to keep themselves safe. “As always, we tell residents to never leave valuables in your vehicles and to lock your vehicles and your doors and windows in your home,” Davies said. Equally as important, said Davies, is being aware of poten-
tial scams in your area. Door to door solicitors can sometimes be fraudulent, and Davies encourages those who are solicited and who may have concerns about the business or individual to contact the police. “We have a ‘no call too small’ policy which means we will respond to any call. We never want people to feel like they are wasting our time. Often fraudulent solicitors will prey on the most vulnerable or elderly members of the community, so we always encourage people to call us if they have any concern.” Constable George Phipps, who is the new community liaison officer for the Sidney North Saanich RCMP, says he is looking forward to his new role and expanding community crimeprevention programs like Block Watch. “Block Watch is such a great tool and it’s been under-utilized over the last few years because we haven’t had the resources for it. In my ideal world, every community throughout Sidney and North Saanich would be involved with Block Watch. It’s just a great way for the community to be engaged and look after each other.” The Central Saanich Police Service can be reached at 250652-4441 and the Sidney North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931.
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Stay safe during Halloween Devon MacKenzie News staff
Halloween is creeping up (no pun intended) and local police are reminding Peninsula residents of all ages to stay safe. Cst. George Phipps, the community liaison officer for the Sidney North Saanich RCMP said there are always a few important reminders for trick or treaters this time of year. “The big one is being safe on the roads and sidewalks,” said Phipps. “Having a colourful or reflective costume will keep you safer. Costumes that don’t drag on the ground or impede your vision are important as is carrying a flashlight.” Phipps also said that staying on sidewalks where possible is important as well as exercising caution when crossing the road. “Use crosswalks and be careful at busy intersections,” he advised. Things like only approaching welllit homes and not entering homes are also valuable safety tips. “There are things our community liaison officers go through with kids every year at school but they are important to remember because it can be an exciting night,” Phipps said. For parents, he continued, it’s important to send older trick or treaters out with an agreed time of
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return. “For those older kids who might be going out on their own, a return time should always be established,” he said. A big caution, Phipps continued, is to avoid fireworks. “Fireworks can be really unsafe if you don’t know how to use them properly, as well as firecrackers are illegal,” he said. In Sidney, North and Central Saanich, he added, there are municipal bylaws in place banning the sale of fireworks. Also, bylaws state that no person shall possess or detonate fireworks without a permit issued by their local fire department. “It’s a criminal offence to possess, make or explode any explosive substances which includes homemade devices or pipe bombs,” he said. Cst. Glen Davies with the Central Saanich Police also reminds adult celebrators to be vigilant. “Halloween falls on a Friday night this year so we’re expecting to see more house parties and that type of thing,” Davies said. “We will have extra officers on duty that night watching out for the trick or treaters as well as ensuring we’re keeping impaired drivers off the road,” he said, adding that adult celebrators should always plan for a safe ride home. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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2014
Central Saanich
Ron French, Fire Chief Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Brian Bickford, Captain
Dan Little, Captain
Bickford Excavating
Brian McAdam, Captain
City of Victoria, Public Works
University of Victoria
Brad Bickford, Firefighter Alexandria Bicknell, Firefighter Leigh Bissenden, Firefighter Bickford Excavating
Capital Regional District
Tristan Gentile, Firefighter Totten Enterprises
Daryl Hall, Firefighter
Student/Camosun College
Scott Henderson, Firefighter Henderson Plumbing and Gas
Darren Morson, Captain BC Transit
Jered Blaikie, Firefighter Blaikie Painting
Jodi Hensel, Firefighter
Pacific Institure of Sports Excellence
Rob Syverson, Captain Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Rob Nelson, Deputy Chief
Neal Widdifield, Deputy Chief
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
Ian Banfield, Lieutenant Fortis BC Natural Gas
Govt. of Canada
University of Victoria
BC Ambulance Service
Emiliano Hernandez, Firefighter Katherine Humphrys, Firefighter Self Employed
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Dean Bissenden, Lieutenant Brennan Gummer, Lieutenant
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
Mike Crocker, Firefighter
Ryan Brain, Firefighter
Forrest Owens, Asst. Chief John Robertson, Asst. Chief
Kyle Dupuis, Firefighter Homecare Worker
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Mike Simpson, Lieutenant
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
Len Gillespie, Firefighter Matthew Gillespie, Firefighter Jenner Chevrolet
BC Ambulance Service
John Inoke, Firefighter
Greg Johnson, Firefighter
Damon O’Brien, Firefighter
Rob Panter, Firefighter
Access Records
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Luke Lampard, Firefighter Saanich Baptist Church
District of Saanich
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Alexander Levitt, Firefighter
Dave Lundy, Firefighter
Bruce Rosenthal, Firefighter Shaun Sweenie, Firefighter
Chris Tetley, Firefighter
Stacy Lee, Firefighter Victoria Airport Authority
Island Farms Dairy
BC Transit
Sweening Moving
Construction
Physician
Greg Michell, Firefighter Michell Farms
Michelle Warren, Firefighter BC Ferries
Brent McMillen, Firefighter Camosun College
Randy Munro, Firefighter
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
McKimm & Lott
G4S
Pat Robbins, Firefighter
Scotia Bank Commercial Banking
Duncan Yeo, Firefighter Coastal Construction
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Sidney Jim Tweedhope, Fire Chief Sidney Fire Department
Richard Ford, Lieutenant Elk Lake Auto Centre
Dick Danger, Firefighter Associated Sheet Metal
Joey Olson, Firefighter Viking Air
Ryan Michno, Lieutenant
Aaron Kary, Lieutenant
BC Ambulance Service
Sidney Fire Department
Craig Pelton, Lieutenant Sidney Fire Department
Arthur van Deth, Firefighter
Donald Galbraith, Firefighter Viking Air
Brent Jansen Plumbing & Heating
Kirk Peck, Firefighter
Jared Ponath, Firefighter
Darren Proulx, Firefighter
Sidney Appliance
Dept. of National Defence
Royal Canadian Navy
Carl Gardner, Firefighter
Darren J. Proulx, CGA
Brett Mikkelsen, Deputy Chief Sidney Fire Department
Hank Michno, Assistant Chief Mike Harman, Assistant Chief Sidney Fire Department
Rick Toogood, Lieutenant
Tyler Bannerman, Firefighter
University of Victoria
Pacific Controls Ltd.
Graeme Hembruff, Firefighter
Logan Hoeppner, Firefighter
Town of Sidney
Adam Pryer, Firefighter Peninsula Co-op
Peninsula All Care
Brian Schwab, Firefighter Canwest
Town of Sidney
Darrin Blinko, Firefighter JV Gasworks
Jay Krieger, Firefighter Victoria Airport Fire
Jeff Tomlin, Captain
Sidney Fire Department
Don Campbell, Firefighter Plumb Perfect
Kevin Mackenzie, Firefighter BC Ambulance Service
Robert Tyler, Captain
Joe Geary, Captain Sidney Plumbing
Mary Winspear Centre
Robert Cooke, Firefighter
Kory Coward, Firefighter
Town of Sidney
Town of Sidney
Corey Makar, Firefighter
Jason Mockridge, Firefighter
James Island Industries
Mathew Stotyn, Firefighter
Kirk Tamburino, Firefighter
Gary Wilton, Fire Chief
Pat Phillips, Deputy Chief John Trelford, Assistant Chief
Lordco Auto Parts
VIHA
Steven Tyler, Firefighter Sidney Appliance
BC Ambulance Service
Kelly Wilson, Firefighter Sidney Appliance
North Saanich Ditrict of North Saanich
Steve Knapp, Captain District of North Saanich
Paul Schwagly,, Captain Self Employed
Ray Halsall, Captain CFB Esquimalt
Scott Provan, Captain District of North Saanich
Tieg Clark, Lieutenant SPR Traffic Services
Neville Consulting Group
Ruben Infante, Firefighter Chase Mollberg, Firefighter Self Employed
Nicholson Manufacturing
D.C. Systems Service
Adam Elia, Firefighter Self Employed
V.I. Propane
Institute of Ocean Sciences
Victoria Shipyards
Government of Canada
Chandler Louie, Firefighter James Bridge, Firefighter Darryl Bacheldor, Firefighter Lordco Auto Parts
Pemberton Holmes Realty
Ditrict of North Saanich
Nick Brethour, Lieutenant Kurtis Barner, Lieutenant Jennifer Provan, Admn. Asst. Stand Sure Electric
Greg Smith, Firefighter Shaun McCumber, Firefighter Dave Charters, Firefighter Sonny Watson, Firefighter Michael Arychuk, Firefighter Brian Thomas, Firefighter Wayne Wooster, Firefighter Self Employed
Van Isle Windows Ltd
BC Emergency Health Services
Municipality of Oak Bay
Jon Dodd, Firefighter Lark Projects
District of North Saanich
Pat Jordan, Firefighter Canem Systems
James Dooley, Firefighter Nicholson Manufacturing
Ted Stelck, Firefighter Christie Phoenix Insurance
Chuck Hanan, Firefighter Victoria Shipyards
Angela Kind, Firefighter Self Employed
John Latta, Firefighter Latta Aviation
Photo Not Available
Bill Ehman, Firefighter Retired
Greg Blacker, Recruit Purolator Owner/Operator
Steven Freer, Recruit
Panorama Recreation Centre
Nick Fitterer, Recruit BC Cancer Agency
Kahlil Holmes, Recruit Butchart Gardens
Tom Service, Recruit Student
Spencer Barkley, Recruit Austin Dickson, Retired 4 Seasons Heating
Retired 2014
Jo Ann Sjerven, Retired Retired 2014
Ben Harding, Retired Retired 2014
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events
Cozy Book Chat at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Looking for reading suggestions? Like to share good books you’ve read? Join us for an informal book chat and refreshments at the library. Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Drop-in. For information, call 250656-0944. Beware, PrePare, and Don’t Despair with Steve Wallace, owner of Wallace Driving School at the SHOAL Activity Centre. Monday, Oct. 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This workshop is free and
by tea and goodies and take place at the Log Cabin Museum in Saanichton (7910 Polo Park Cres.) Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members (tea included). For more information call 250-652-1116 or visit www.saanich pioneersociety.org. roadmaSterS Safety Group is presenting a discussion on staying safe and driving longer and what to expect if you are called for a road test. The discussion will take place at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church on Nov. 4 at 10
will present proactive steps you can take to retain your driver’s licence. Many seniors will be faced with having to prove they can continue to drive safely. Learn what you can do to help keep yourself behind the wheel. Please call to register at 250-656-5537. SaaniCh Pioneer SoCiety Talk and Tea. Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. join us for “A Child’s Memory of Growing Up on Saturna Island” by Jan Carroll. She will talk about her family’s time on one of the lesser known Gulf Islands. The talks are followed
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a.m. Come and join us and bring your questions. naomi Beth wakan, essayist and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Nanaimo, will be reading from her latest book “Some Sort of Life” at the Central Saanich Library on Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. This is a book of memoirs, and the author will be discussing memoirwriting and why we procrastinate. For more information see naomiwakan.com.
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will be easy and called. Wear comfy clothes and soft soled lightweight shoes. Refreshments. $5 per person or $10 per family. Proceeds to the Centre. Contact Janet janet.mitchell@ shaw.ca for more information. Calling all Bridge players! Join us for an afternoon of lunch, Bridge and prizes on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.). Call Olga at 778426-1941 for tickets and to reserve a table. Cost is $60 per table or $15 per person and proceeds go to various Women’s League Bridge charities in the local area. Tables are limited so please book in advance.
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Appointments are for 1 or 2 year terms and are effective January 2015. Interested citizens are requested to complete an application form for submission prior to 4:00 pm, Monday, November 3, 2014 to: Town of Sidney, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1Y7, fax: 250-656-7056, or admin@sidney.ca. Application forms can be obtained at Town Hall or on the Town’s website.
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TOWN OF SIDNEY NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION Notice is given under Section 227 of the Community Charter that the Council of the Town of Sidney intends to consider, at the meetings on October 14th and 27th, 2014 a bylaw to renew the property tax exemptions on the lands and improvements held by the following organizations. The period of exemption would be ten years, covering the years 2015 – 2024 inclusive. The estimated municipal property taxes that would be imposed on the properties in the next three years, were they not exempt, are as indicated below.
Estimated Municipal Taxes Property Held By
Property Address
Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
9565 Fifth St.
$690
$710
$730
New Marine Centre Society
9811 Seaport Pl.
3,310
3,410
3,510
Boy Scouts & Girl Guide Hall
9740 Third St.
3,570
3,680
3,790
Sidney Lion’s Food Bank
9586 Fifth St.
3,620
3,730
3,840
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
2281 Beacon Ave.
3,800
3,910
4,030
Sidney Historical Museum
#1 & 3 - 2423 Beacon Ave.
6,050
6,230
6,420
Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (Unit #302)
9831 Fourth St.
18,190
18,740
19,300
Sidney & North Saanich Memorial Park Society
2243 Beacon Ave.
36,010
37,090
38,200
Beacon Community Services
10030 Resthaven Dr.
66,670
68,670
70,730
$141,910
$146,170
$150,550
Enquiries concerning the proposed bylaw may be directed to:
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good morning rhymetime at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Thursday, Oct. 2 to 30 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Drop-in. For information, call 250-656-0944.
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SPONDYLOARTHRITIS FORUM The Canadian Spondylitis Association and The Arthritis Society are sponsoring a free Spondyloarthritis forum in Victoria, BC on October 19, 2014. Patients and family members are invited to spend time with Rheumatologist Dr. Andy Chalmers who will do a presentation on the diseases in the Spondylitis group and answer your questions. âœąThe free forum takes place at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre 1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria from 1:30 to 3:30pm. âœąParking at Sir James Douglas School next door. Please register by calling TAS at 1-866-414-7766 or online at: registration@bc.arthritis.ca.
INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca
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Susan K. Davis
April 28, 1947 - September 27, 2014 Susan was a gentle soul and those who shared her life were privy to her quick wit and exuberant joy of life. She had a natural charm and sincere warmth, she easily embraced those who were invited into her home giving all who were fortunate to enter such attentive care and time‌that each and everyone felt special. Susan’s greatest joy in life was sharing time with her family, being out in nature, a good book, a good meal and stimulating conversation. She has also enjoyed a few friends who have remained so (many throughout her lifetime). Susan did most of her growing up in Montreal and The Thousand Islands, ON. She was educated at Sir George Williams University and began her career as a Unit Coordinator at the Montreal General Hospital and later at St. Paul’s in Vancouver. It was in Montreal where she met the love of her life and her husband, Sean Davis. They married and eventually relocated to BC where they had two beautiful children Liam S. Davis (1978) and Shannon B. Davis (1980). Liam predeceased his mother and father on Dec 9, 2012 and took part of Susan with him. Her daughter Shannon was by her side at the hospital and supported her with such love and intuitive care, that no mother would feel less than honoured, proud and blessed. Susan was also loved by her sister Bonnie (Maggie) MacLean who will miss her beyond words. They were true sisters in heart and deed and were frequently thought to be twins‌.which was becoming rather fun and always brought a mutual grin and giggle. She is also predeceased by her wonderful mother Jean H. Goodman and her father William G. Goodman. Susan left us very suddenly. She left us with the same grace, love and acceptance that she brought and shared in her daily life. She helped make the end of her journey easier for her loved ones‌.by her casual manner and nonchalant acceptance, we followed her lead and smiled and talked and loved, right to the end, How much Susan will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Included here is a little poem that was a part of her sons obituary, it is too applicable and must be included. “We love you forever, we like you for always, as long as we’re living, our love you will haveâ€? In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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DISTRIBUTORS EMCO Corporation, a leading National Plumbing, HVAC and Hydronics wholesale supplier is currently searching for career minded, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals at our busy Victoria location. The primary responsibility is to deliver an exceptional level of customer service. Duties include order taking, pulling and expediting, in person and on the phones, pricing and stock inquiries. You must be team oriented, and able to work closely with others, in a high paced environment. We offer competitive salary, based on experience, and an excellent benefits and bonus program If you are interested in being rewarded for your performance, work ethic and integrity, please send your resumes to Adam Barron, EMCO Corporation, 550 Culduthel Road Victoria BC V8Z 1G1 Fax 4756282 E-Mail: adbarron@emcoltd.com
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work at home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. 1-888-528-0809 or Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today!
The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building CertiďŹ cation (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week. Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
HAIR STYLISTS Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339
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HELP WANTED The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •
980 Dryland Sort Operators • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca
Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca
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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 8:30am and 4pm at:
A Community Inclusion contractor is needed to support a young male with a developmental disability in the community 2 afternoons a week in the Sidney area. Rqd Qualifications- Min grade 12, experience supporting people with disabilities. Valid BC DL class 5 + vehicle; 1st aid; acceptable crim record check. Successful candidate will have knowledge of community resources, goal planning and implementation, ability to manage time effectively, and the ability to work independently. Join us and help our individuals reach their fullest potential! Send resume and cover letter to jfalk@beconsupport.ca or fax to 250-721-2571
MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Email: info@canscribe.com. Or call 1.800.466.1535.
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VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/
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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
DEEP COVE: cozy 1 bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950/mo+, N/S. 250-656-1312
$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH Trager® Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash
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BICYCLE $50. 2 winged straight backed chairs, $30. Call (250)655-9205. COMPUTER DESK- $30. Call (250)477-7335. COSTUME: SQUARE dancing, complete w/ crinoline, size small, ladies. $50. (250)4782445.
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CUT GLASS Crystal chandelier drops & pendants. $25. for approx. 100 pcs 250-479-0700
EXPERIENCED CAREGVIER will be happy to assist you with your needs, including meal prep, appointments, etc. Call Nadia (250)361-0947.
DECORATIVE PLANT 2 lrg pots $10 ea., 3 sm. $7 ea; 5 window screens 39”x30.5”, $4 ea; dog crate $20. (250)6583948.
SEMI RETIRED nurse helps seniors; baths, meals, errands, etc. Ref’s. Call (250)474-2635.
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INGLIS WHITE, portable dishwasher, good cond., $99. Call (250)884-7133. MTN BIKE- mens 18” 21 spd, black helmet included, 2 new tires, $74. (250)360-1063.
STEEL BUILDINGS. Gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online: www.pioneersteel.ca
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FALL CLEARANCE SALE50% Off All Plants. October 1 to 30. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave.
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ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.
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CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.
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3 BED, 2 bath double wide mobile, in adult oriented park. $149,900, pad rent $350. Call Shelly Reed for details, 250213-7444. Sutton Group. www.shellyreed.com
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SIDNEY. BEAUTIFUL, spacious 2-bdrm + den upper suite. $1650. + 60% gas & hydro. (250)656-0006.
2010 CHEV Canyon, blk. SLE pkg. 5 cyl, 100,000 km. 4x4. Air shocks, T pkg, canopy. $20,750. or will accept trades. (778)350-5050.
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DEEP COVE- spacious 2 bdrm rancher, 1.5 bath, family room, 3 F/P, large lot, N/S, pets negotiable, $1750/mo. Call (604)802-4014.
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QS DUVET COVER, new, beige $75. Make-up mirror on stand $20. (778)440-3334.
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.
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A&R LANDSCAPINGCertified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts. Call (250) 686-4361.
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.
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CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.
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.
GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs 250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com
QUALITY HOUSECLEANER or caregiver, very reliable. Sidney. 250-656-3362 after 6pm.
EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.
ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small
GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.
HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
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
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(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates. References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work! LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
STUCCO REPAIRMANStucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.
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Peninsula Panthers (#27) Braedan Pearce battles two Kerry Park Islanders in front of the visitors’ net in VIJHL action last Friday night.
Panthers head coach leaves bench Last week busy; filled with player trades, acquisitions
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Last Thursday, after the the Peninsula Panthers went winless in nine games, head coach of the Peninsula Panthers Grant Sjerven stepped down. The week started with 19-year-old Panthers forward Jordan Law being traded to the Westshore Wolves for 18-year-old defenceman Brett Carpendale. On Tuesday afternoon, Panther management pulled off another transaction, sending 18-yearold forward Connor Logan to the Campbell River Storm for future considerations. On Thursday after a quiet meeting with Panthers owner Pete Zubersky, Sjerven decided that the team needed a new direction
behind the bench and announced his plans to leave. In the final transaction of the week, Zubersky acquired 18-year-old forward Josh Poland from the Saanich Braves for future considerations. “We decided that some moves had to be made and I think the team responded really well on both Friday and Saturday night,” said Zubersky. Zubersky added the Panthers treated their fans to perhaps the best effort of the season last Friday when they outshot the visiting Kerry Park Islanders 36-21, but unfortunately they still came out on wrong end of the scoreboard. “We lost at home to the Islanders and then lost by a goal again on Saturday up in Mill Bay. Our lineup is deci-
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The dedication of Canadian Cancer Society staff members, fundraisers, teachers and principals, families affected by cancer, the support crew and of course the amazing riders was evident day in and day out in a way that I don’t think I fully appreciated when I rode last year. Truth be told, perhaps I had the best seat in the house to witness this as the tour traversed the undulating island terrain where every member of the team, a team that included supporters from every community along the way, gave so much with no expectation in return. Some days you are in front of the camera, some days you are behind but the importance of those behind the scenes weren’t quite as obvious last year. From those in the laundry room folding clothes for the riders, donators working at a coffee shop to donate their tips that day, artists at home making
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Reynolds secondary school vice-principal Dean Norris-Jones and Heather Hunter (R) of the Saanich Police ride from Port Alberni to Ucluelet on Day seven of the Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock. hand-made gifts for the riders as they passed through their communities and kitchen staff peeling the potatoes that go into that evening’s dinner, the unseen can sometimes go unappreciated. But silent auction items don’t magically materialize on their own, bags don’t find their way to hotel rooms by accident and the incredible school assemblies don’t plan
themselves. Having seen the gratitude children and families benefitting from the fundraising have shared with, what is being dubbed the “Island’s charity” is proving to be just that. Tour de Rock is a gathering of communities across the Island raising funds by doing the work before and after the thank you’s had been doled out and the crowd had dis-
persed. Fundraisers like this are built on the shoulders of those we rarely hear about doing what they do every year, planning beforehand, running during and hauling it all away until the next year, and doing so undetected, with hearts the size of Vancouver Island beating in their chest.
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