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A home for the holidays Sidney family moves into a new Habitat house Tim Collins News staff

Christmas will be a little bit homier this year for the Martin family of Sidney.

They are the latest family to take possession of a home from Habitat for Humanity and they couldn’t be more pleased.

“I can finally have a real bath knowing that there’s going to be hot water,” said Tanya Martin. “At the old place that we were renting the hot water wasn’t consistent, and there wasn’t a proper bathtub, so it was sort of tough, especially on the kids.”

There was also the problem of no insulation in the walls and a distinct lack of space.

“Now all three kids get their own bedroom and Ryleigh couldn’t be happier,” said Tanya.

Ryleigh is the youngest of the Martin’s three children.

According to Yolanda Meijer, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity Victoria, that’s what the program is all about. Meijer and a group of well-wishers were on hand on Saturday morning to officially turn over the home to the Martin family.

“This is the eighteenth home that we’ve turned over in the Greater Victoria region and we

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The Martin family, Justin, Harrison (11), Ryleigh (6), Tanner (8) and Tanya Martin join Yolanda Meijer, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity Victoria, in cutting the ribbon on the family’s new home in Sidney. have plans for a lot more,” said Meijer. “It’s a way to give people a chance for decent shelter ... a way for them to help themselves.”

Meijer stressed that Habitat

homes are not in any way charity.

The program is designed to allow families who would not qualify for a traditional mortgage to buy the home at fair market value

from Habitat with an interest free mortgage.

“The amortization is flexible and changes with household income,” said Meijer. “We set a cap of 30

per cent of income for shelter and the payments are based on that formula.”

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Habitat home was passed on Continued from page 1

In order to qualify for a Habitat home, families must also contribute 500 hours of sweat equity into the construction of the next home for another family.

But the Resthaven Avenue house that the Martin family is making their home is not a newly-constructed structure.

It was actually built in 2008 and sold to another Habitat family.

“That family’s life circumstances changed and they no longer required the Habitat program. In cases like that, the families can sell the home back to Habitat and use the equity that they’ve built up in the home. We then refurbish the house and

turn it over to a new family ... giving them a hand-up to affordable home ownership,” said Meijer.

Anyone interested in making a donation or volunteering for Habitat Victoria can contact them at 250-480-7688, or for more information go to their website at www.habitatvictoria. com. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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‘Loaned’ employees help build community in Greater Victoria United Way program rewarding for Saanich resident Erin Coverdale Travis Paterson News staff

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Athletes help each other out at The Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich.

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CENTRAL SAANICH — Climbers are getting ready for another big year in 2015.

The Boulders Climbing Gym, located at Stelly’s Secondary School in Central Saanich, has been tapped to host a series of provincial, national and international events.

The first events are scheduled to run Jan. 10 and 11, with the Sport Climbing Association of B.C.’s triple-header in difficulty, speed and bouldering.

Throughout early 2015, The Boulders will also welcome national and international athletes. For full details, visit climbtheboulders. com — News staff

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Erin Coverdale’s contributions with United Way started out small.

She was 18 when she began working with HP Advanced Solutions in Saanich, fresh out of Spectrum Community School, and she signed up to donate every two weeks through the United Way salary deduction program.

Five years later, the 23-year-old Saanich resident is now a leadership donor and volunteer at United Way Greater Victoria, as well as the chair for HP Advance Solution’s 10-person United Way employee campaign committee.

“A lot of people have heard of United Way but don’t understand how it works,” says Coverdale, also a volunteer on the UnitedNOW Council.

It wasn’t until Coverdale worked for United Way as a loaned representative (meaning she was working with United Way but still paid by her employer) in 2013 that she began to understand the extent of United Way’s reach in Greater Victoria.

“Until then, I hadn’t realized how many

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Erin Coverdale, an employee with HP Advanced Solutions, is a donor to and organizer for the United Way in her office. She was photographed in the United Way offices on Fort Street. types of social issues are in our community, and the number of struggles people are dealing with here in Victoria,” Coverdale says.

“It makes you grateful and it motivates me to help more. It’s also comforting to see the support that is there for people, especially when you learn the many tragedies people are dealing with, things you wouldn’t have seen.”

She says the four-

month experience as a loaned representative away from her communications job was a busy one.

“One of the things I did was to help dispel any misunderstandings and lack of knowledge, and to touch base with where donations are going and how they impact the community,” she says.

It meant organizing a lot of people and staying on top of changing situations, particularly

event details.

“It can be stressful, but it’s very rewarding and it’s helped me in my role (at HP), especially the presentations. You really learn to get messages out and to motivate.”

The United Way Loaned Representative program is a 16-week program during which the candidate works on some of the 400 United Way workplace campaigns across the region. By participat-

ing, companies benefit from public recognition as a committed donor and community supporter.

The employee works under the supervision of a professional United Way fundraiser to develop skills including sales, customer service, teamwork, interpersonal, public speaking and leadership.

For more information visit uwgv.ca. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

Coins for Kids tally is now close to $500 Steven Heywood News staff

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hose collections of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and more are starting to pile up at home or at the office.

So why not help a child and their family this holiday season by donating those coins to the Peninsula News Review’s annual Coins For Kids campaign?

As of Monday, Dec. 8, the official tally sat at $482.50.

More coins are always coming to our drop-off points, so thank you Peninsula

for your generosity — keep it up.

The News Review is collecting coins of any denomination (paper money and cheques are also accepted) in our annual effort to raise money to help children in need.

This year’s campaign will again help the Saanich Peninsula Toys For Tots effort. Founded by Rob McMillan and this year being run by the staff at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre, Toys For Tots hopes to buy gifts for girls and boys,

young and old, to help make their Christmas a little better.

Last year, News Review readers donated more than $2,400 to the Coins For Kids campaign. Look for Coins for Kids donation cans in Peninsula businesses. Drop off coins at the Peninsula News Review office at 103-9830 Second St. in Sidney.

Other drop-off points include: • Panorama Recreation Centre • Greenglade Community Centre • Sidney Bakery on Beacon Avenue • Muffet & Lousia on Beacon Avenue. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Retirees mark decades of service with B.C. Ambulance Carson Hamber and Len Harmon given a ceremonial send-off by their peers in Sidney Tim Collins News staff

On Sunday, November 30 Len Harmon and Carson Hamber, two long-serving members of the Sidney Ambulance Service, were pleasantly surprised by an informal honour guard and a subse-

quent celebration held at the Sidney Ambulance Station.

The pair were met by the honour guard made up of their peers within the Sidney Ambulance Service as well as representatives from North and Central Saanich, Sidney Fire Department, RCMP, and the

Victoria Paramedics.

The men and women of those services lined the sidewalks from Third Street and Beacon Avenue in Sidney, all the way down to the ambulance station — all there to celebrate the pair’s retirement and express gratitude for their exemplary ser-

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“It was really something,” said Hamber.

“They just came and got me in Victoria and brought me out to Sidney … I had no idea that this was happening.”

Hamber had served as the Unit Chief of the Sidney Ambulance Service and Harmon had been a paramedic.

The two men, who together account for more than 75 years of service, both retired as of November 30 and expressed their sincere gratitude for the event.

“It just blew me away,” said Harmon.

“It was so humbling to have these people come out and say thanks. These are people who have always been there for me, and I respect them more than you can imagine.”

Their experience will be difficult to match.

For example, when Hamber started work in July of 1974 things were a little less sophisticated than they are today.

“It was basically a ‘scoop and run’ affair,” said Hamber. “We had a big old Cadillac and an econoline van and there really wasn’t much we could do in the back of either of those.

“Still, we made it work.”

Both men acknowledged that it will be the people who they met on the job that they’ll

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Len Harmon, left, and Carson Hamber recently retired from the local ambulance service. haven’t, by any means, been easy.

“We sometimes saw people when they are at the worst points in their lives,” said Hamber. “It was a challenge.”

Harmon maintained that it was the support of family and others in the field that made it possible to do the job well.

“Things can go sideways pretty quickly when you’re on the job,” he said. “But my wife and good friends like Mike McGregor, the Unit Chief in Central Saanich, were always there to listen and make sure that I was okay with whatever had happened.”

According to George Hammond, a current

miss the most.

“I’ve seen it all during my time on the job … so many great people,” said Harmon. “I’ve delivered babies and I’ve been there during illness and death … but through it all it’s all those great people who made the job a wonderful experience.”

Harmon said that he has seen a multitude of changes over the years and spoke whimsically about the fact that he first met some of Sidney’s leading citizens back when he was doing show and tell presentations at local elementary schools and those men and women of today were children listening to what he had to say.

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member of Sidney’s Ambulance Service and one of the organizers of the event, the celebration was the least that the service could do given the contribution that had been made by the two men.

“You’re losing leaders when you lose guys like this,” said Hammond. “You can’t quantify experience like that … can’t just replace that. When they go, it’s gone.”

Hammond said that it’s now up to other senior members of the service to step into the breach and try to fulfil that role.

“We have some great people, but it’s always hard to replace men like Len and Carson.

They’ll be missed.”

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Saanich-Gulf Islands MP and federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May pins the French Legion of Honour on Charles E. Goodman during a ceremony Dec. 5 at the ANAVETS facility in Sidney.

Canadian veterans like Goodman were awarded the medal this year by the French government in recognition of their service in the Normandy invasion during the Second World War.

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On Wed., Dec. 3, Sidney ANAF held a ceremony to recognize thier latest donations and account for an estimated $18,000 they have given cumulatively to: the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation to support their music therapy program; the Broadmead Care Society to help them with their newly installed overhead lifts; to Diana Wass in her efforts with junior diabetes research, and; the RCMP to help with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.

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The Sidney units of ANAF presented cheques to various local and regional health care providers and other causes. always willing to help the ANAVETS Unit at various functions throughout the year; to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), and; the Citadel Canine Society that trains dogs to assist those veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Appointments to Central Saanich Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions The Council of the District of Central Saanich has extended the deadline for applications for appointments to the following Committees:

Appointments

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Length of Term

Agricultural Advisory Committee

6

1 Year Term

Economic Development Advisory Committee (New) Stakeholders from the following sectors: • Agriculture and farming, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail and service, housing (seniors, affordable, social) sectors; • Health care; • Commercial and home-based businesses and community associations from Saanichton, Brentwood Bay and Keating areas; • Provincial, federal, First Nations, local government (Council appoint a liaison with alternate), regional governments; • Economic development agencies / associations; • Community residents (two at large members); • Marketing sector; • Schools/post secondary institutions; • Social and environmental NGOs; • Real estate market; and, • Arts and culture sector

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1 Year Term

Peninsula Agricultural Commission

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2-3 Year Term

Citizens who are interested in volunteering their time to sit on any of the above-noted advisory bodies are invited to obtain a Council Appointment Application Form using one of the following methods: ➢ In person: 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road ➢ Website: www.centralsaanich.ca (Municipal Hall / Forms & Publications) ➢ E-Mail: municipalhall@csaanich.ca Organizations are also invited to submit the names of representatives.

Information on the various advisory bodies may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Hall at 250-652-4444.

In order to assist Council in making its selections, it is requested that persons wishing to apply for more than one appointment complete a separate application form for each position applied for.

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

The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #103 - 9830 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.peninsulanewsreview.com

OUR VIEW

Christmas has a deeper meaning As we draw closer to Dec. 25, it’s an appropriate time to discuss how we refer to this time of year.

In recent times, as the Western world has become even more ethnically diverse and political correctness has become the rule, the trend has been toward eliminating references to Christmas, as if that will somehow create a more inclusive society. Rather than avoiding the reference, why not use the opportunity of the Christmas season to start conversations about others’ experiences at this time of year?

Rather than being fearful of alienation of others, simply by calling the holiday what it is, why not make an attempt to develop greater understanding of the various cultural and religious traditions practised in our area?

Many believe the season has become more about commercialism than spiritualism. But Christmastime is still, when all is said and done, more about the feelings people have toward each other than any blatant Christian expression of faith.

Regardless of one’s race or religion, everyone is affected by the marking of Dec. 25. Not only do the vast majority of workers enjoy a day off with pay, many people find themselves in a lighter frame of mind.

Walk down the street the morning of Dec. 25 and you’ll hear far more Merry Christmas salutations than anything else. That’s because it isn’t Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, Rohatsu or even the winter solstice – Jewish, African-American, Buddhist and pagan anniversaries also celebrated in December.

We’re not sure how many people use the phrases “season’s greetings” and “happy holidays” as a way to be more inclusive, compared to those who are trying to be more PC. Let’s also not forget that such terms have been seized upon by greeting card companies and merchants looking to stretch out the “special occasion” buying season.

People shouldn’t say Merry Christmas if their heart doesn’t tell them to. But we should all try to use the day, and the season, to act more from a place of love than fear, which is something the day’s namesake was trying to teach people in the first place.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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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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Clark on climate and clawbacks A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at www. peninsulanewsreview.com.

Tom Fletcher: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014?

Premier Christy Clark: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months.

[Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.]

what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change.

TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alberta oil to the East Coast. What do you think?

PCC: I think they took our five conditions and elaborated on them.

So you’ve got British Tom Fletcher Columbia, Alberta, now B.C. Views Ontario and Quebec, all TF: I talked to a couple signed on to some version of SFU climate mitigation of the five conditions. specialists, and they And of course Enbridge and Kinder agreed that it’s unlikely to the point Morgan as well. of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon TF: What about the conditions Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse they have added? gas target of a 33 per cent reduction PCC: One of the things they say by 2020. What do you think? they want to protect against is a PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these facilities, shortage of natural gas coming to Ontario and Quebec. These are the not all of them, will be partly or fully same two provinces that have put electrically powered up, so that a moratorium on extracting natural reduces those impacts, and there’s gas. They want to make sure that we going to be a real incentive to invest do it here, good enough for us to do, in new technology to minimize that and send it to them, but they won’t as well. do that themselves. I look at their I think the bigger picture is

last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit.

TF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the antihydraulic fracturing myth?

PCC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard.

TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and in particular ending child support clawbacks.

What’s your view?

PCC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards.

And that’s what we’re going to do.

We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world.’

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LETTERS Clark at the helm of an LNG-powered sleigh T

he fall session of B.C.’s provincial legislature closed in late November, with NDP Leader John Horgan condemning Premier Christy Clark’s abysmal attendance record of being present for only eight of 24 sittings.

There’s always been something misty and twisty about Christy’s take on politics, and her response was in keeping with this; immediately firing back that she was attacked because of her gender and that she was busy elsewhere.

We all remember in 2012 she said she tried to avoid being in Victoria as much as possible, because of “the sick culture and lack of real people there.” However, she made sure to attend the final day of the legislative session, coinciding with lighting up the Legislature’s Christmas decorations; there is no way

that she would miss such a photo-op, of course.

Last year the B.C. Liberals returned to power mainly on the strength of Clark’s endless campaign promises about a rosy future that lay ahead, with the exportation of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). All those promises of the Prosperity Fund that would result, and B.C. becoming debt-free meant everyone would benefit. Now foreign investors’ plans to build pipelines, plants and shipping terminals are rapidly evaporating and smelling like so much bad gas.

Just maybe the Premier has been spending her absentee days in Northern B.C. at a franchise of Santa’s Workshop putting B.C. Liberal Party elves to work on loading up a huge LNGpowered sleigh.

Imagine the political brownie

points for a Christmas Eve trip

by Christy Claus to dole out gifts to B.C.’s many underprivileged children.

Despite an election theme of “Families First,” B.C. has the highest child poverty rate in Canada.

Yet the government persists in the clawback of child support from a single parent on temporary or disability assistance, equal to payments received from their child’s absent parent. This mean-spirited policy ensures that the child remains in poverty;.

Come to think of it, when that LNG-powered sleigh makes its way through the starry Christmas Eve night, maybe that red-suited lady at the controls should really be addressed as Christy Claws.

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Readers respond: Dates in history, council process Get the date right Important dates in history are important.

1. The Battle of Hastings 1066 2. Discovery of the Americas 1492 3. End of World War 1 November 11, 1918 4. Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour December 7 1941 (in Japan, December 8, 1941).

The article regarding war time Rangers unit has Pearl Harbour being bombed in 1942.

My question: What price for accuracy?

Bill Latimer Sidney Editor’s note: You’re right, Bill. It was the Ranger units that formed in 1942, following the bombing of Pearl Harbour.

Central Saanich needs a better process I wholeheartedly concur with the views of Elaine Hepburn as to the not-so-hidden agenda of the last Central Saanich council.

I too attended the public hearing on Oct. 8 regarding the rezoning application for the development at 7878 East Saanich Rd. I spoke against the development as it was proposed.

All of the numerous and legitmate concerns were politely acknowledged and then ignored as the rezoning was swiftly passed at the Oct. 20 counci meeting. Then -councillor Ryan Windsor let the charge in favor over the objections of councillors Alicia Cormier and Zeb King.

It seemed to this observer that the previous council had a

majority making pre-determined decisions.

The new council, with Ryan Windsor as mayor, has several members whose pro-development biases are apparent. It remains to be seen whether they constitute a majority.

Windsor mouths the appropriate ‘inclusive” political language in his inaugaral speech.

Just what does his call for “a comprehensive development policy” really mean?

Development in the municipality is inevitable.

What should not be inevitable is the imposition of the select views of a select group of citizens without due democratic process.

The actions of the new council must be held up to a more rigorous public scrutiny.

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Bringing out the ballerina in all of us Latest fitness craze, Barre, is all about having fun Tim Collins News staff

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Fruit Growers Assn. From candy to apples, it’s donates $100,000 time to think happy thoughts Donation to School District 63 will help create scholarships for students at Claremont, Parkland and Stelly’s Tim Collins News staff

A $100,000 donation from the Saanich Fruit Growers Association will mean that each year three graduating students will receive $1,000 scholarships to help them with their further education. One scholarship will be awarded to a student at Claremont, Parkland and Stelly’s high schools.

The donation was made to the Saanich School District on November 29 and will allow the District to establish the scholarship fund, making the annual scholarships possible. It is only the latest in a series of charitable donations made by the Fruit Growers Association.

“We are very grateful for this generous donation. It’s an investment in our students’ continuing education and in their future,” said Mark Fraser, the District Superintendant of School District 63.

Fraser met with Harold McCarthy, one of the Directors of the Saanich Fruit Growers on November 20 and set out some broad parameters for the use of the

money.

“Essentially, it has to be used for furthering the recipient’s education either at a University or for trade training,” said Shannon Davies, District executive assistant.

It’s not the first charitable donation that has been made by the Fruit Growers.

“We’re happy to be able to give back.”

– Harold McCarthy “Since mid-October, we’ve awarded donations to a variety of deserving groups within the community,” said McCarthy, adding donations have been made to such diverse groups as the Peninsula Hostel Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club, Mount Newton Centre, the provincial 4H Society and the SHOAL Centre.

While McCarthy doesn’t rule out further donations, he said that no decisions have been made as yet for where those donations might go.

The history of the funding source is a fascinating bit of the Pen-

insula’s history. Nearly 100 years ago, the Saanich Fruit Growers Association was formed and created a shipping and processing plant on Keating Cross Road. In the late 1970s the property was leased to local businesses with a focus on agricultural products and processes.

The land was recently sold and Association members voted to use the proceeds to support a variety of local causes.

“With development in the area a lot of the farms were lost,” said McCarthy. “As well, a lot of the farmers were ‘aging out’ and their families’ weren’t interested in continuing with the berry industry. There was also a change in the industry with direct marketing and u-pick operations.”

In the end, the need for the property that had been used as a central shipping location was no longer necessary.

“We’re happy to be able to give back to the community,” said McCarthy. “This is our home, after all.”

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’m actually writing this on December 1 but I’m trying to get a little bit ahead as there is always so much to do at this time of year.

I am in the grip of baking short bread, nut clusters, Jewel Bars and possibly candy if there is time. Making candy makes me think of my parents and their approach to Christmas.

This always included making Divinity fudge, a sinfully delectable candy, which required two people, acting in unison, to bring it all off successfully.

I loved to see them working together, laughing as they stirred, poured and beat the ingredients until finally, carefully placing each candy on the large platter to cool.

My Dad beat the egg whites (by hand) to frothy foam, while Mother slowly poured the boiling syrup into the firming egg whites until they began to congeal. Then it was a quick motion to scoop up a teaspoon of candy and place it (with a twirl on top) on the platter.

We kids got to scrape the bowl but the candy was always hidden until the big day.

It’s another beautiful

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Over the Garden Fence sunny day today, chilly, but lovely.

I see people with their touques pulled down over their ears and in some case over their eyes and noses as well.

I saw one fellow run right into a telephone pole before he raised the brim of his hoodie. I bet that hurt!

Most pedestrians aren’t yet carrying Christmas parcels.

It still looks mostly like groceries to me.

I’m still making lists of possible gifts for the family, which is a good idea except that my ideas and the status of my bank account are a long way apart. No Mercedes this year, for sure! (Ho, ho, ho! That was Santa Claus,not me.)

I’m still waiting for my eldest daughter to appear, as she has promised to take me shopping for plants which I consider to be perfect gifts. They don’t just give you pleasure on Christmas day, but for years to come.

I also would like to suggest a living Christmas tree, one with roots. If you haven’t a place for a large tree in your garden, maybe you have a friend who has room. I’ve men-

tioned before that for years we always did this and those trees are now glorious fir or pine giants (depending on that particular year and what tree we found the most beautiful).

I like the idea of leaving something beautiful behind when I go.

Did you ever read about the man who planted trees? There is also the story of Johnny Appleseed who, as he walked across the U.S.A. eating an apple, planted one seed here and another seed there and now there are apple trees growing all along his wandering path. Whether this is true or not I do not know, but it is a happy thought anyway.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

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The Peninsula Singers perform to a sold out audience Sunday. Page 23.

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ing a piece of work — in this case Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — and adapting it as a farce. Typically, a man will play a female lead (it’s not Schieven this time) When he first arrived on the local theatre scene, and the production will be fraught with puns and bad Gerald Schieven hadn’t ever played a women jokes featuring as much local content as possible.

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That would change almost immediately after ens, has even been tasked with re-writing music from the play to fit local, provinarriving in this provcial and national themes. ince after changing jobs.

Schieven said audiences can An astronomer by trade, expect to hear references to Schieven was heavily Justin Bieber and Stephen involved in community Harper, to name a few. theatre in Hawaii. One “A panto is a traditional of the first things he British, family show, with did when coming to lots of interaction between work in B.C. in 2008, the cast and audiences. was to look for a simi“People are encouraged lar troupe of actors. to boo Scrooge and cheer He’s been involved on the chorus and applaud with the Players when Dickens himself ever since — acting and directing.

Steven Heywod/News staff (played by Matt Watson) These days, he’s Tony Garnett holds his ears while rehearsing the appears.

A Christmas Carol: the the director of The role of Scrooge Sunday night.

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“When I first came here, I saw an ad for a panto- aged to sing along to.

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Experience the Joy of a Small Town Christmas The Christmas Grotto (2387 Beacon Ave) will light up the faces of kids of all ages, especially when they see the Christmas village Lego display!

Sponsored by the Sidney BIA the Grotto is the place to visit Santa, get your Christmas wrapping done for a small donation and make a donation to the Food Bank and Toys for Tots. As a special treat, horse drawn carriage tours are available on Thursdays between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. and on Sundays between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. until December 21st. Enjoy a festive ride through downtown Sidney and take in the charming, holiday ambiance.

Sidney invites locals and visitors to escape the crowds and traffic, and enjoy a day of holiday delight in a charming and friendly small town destination. Visitors will trade the chore of Christmas shopping for a festive experience when they spend the day in Sidney.

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Shoppers will enjoy the friendly and personal service they receive, as they select just the right present to put under the tree. To add to the festive atmosphere in Sidney there will be carol singers strolling the town to add a little hop to your step this holiday season.

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The Peninsula Firefighters Christmas Food Drive

Saturday, Dec.13th 2014 The Peninsula Firefighters will be in your area collecting cash and non-perishable food items that you are willing to donate.

If you’re not home, please consider leaving your donation curb side marked with Peninsula Firefighters Food Drive (PFFD).

Please help us make this drive an even bigger success than years past.

Please see the next page for pick up times in your area.

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Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Drop off Locations: Dec. 8th – Dec. 12th 8:30AM - 4:30PM Central Saanich Fire Station #1 1512 Keating Cross Road Or Municipal Hall 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road Website: www.centralsaanich.ca Contact Information: (250) 544-4238

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Time: 1:30PM - 4:00PM (approx.)

Drop off Locations: North Saanich Wain Road Fire Hall Website: www.northsaanichfire.ca Contact Information: (250) 656-1931 Tree Chipping and Open House Saturday, January 3rd 10:00AM- 2:00PM Bring your tree and join us at the Wain Road Fire Hall (986 Wain Road) for Hot Dogs, refreshments, a bouncy castle and fire truck rides. A tree collection at the McTavish Fire Hall (1620 McTavish Road) will also take place at the same time. Cost is by donation and will be directed to CFAX’s Santa’s Anonymous and a family in need. Phone in pick up requests for Christmas trees in North Saanich and Sidney residents will require a minimum $10 donation.

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Celtic Yuletide concert coming to Sidney Cookeilidh comes to the Mary Winspear Centre Dec. 12 Editor’s note: Due to a production error, this story was not complete in the Dec. 5 edition.

Tim Collins News staff

Nothing captures our modern Christmas spirit more effectively than the high energy and haunting melodies of Celtic Yuletide music and the lively spirit of Celtic dance.

Sidney will have an opportunity to embrace that spirit of the season when Cookeilidh, A Celtic Yuletide takes the stage at the Charlie White Theatre on December 12.

“It’s a chance for people to bring in the season through laughter, singing, great music ... a chance to tap your feet and feel the spirit of Christmas,” said Kim Cook of Cookeilidh.

Of course, one needn’t search too far beneath our Christmas traditions to find the roots of Celtic Pagan rituals and beliefs. In fact, the rapid propagation of Christianity throughout Europe in the first millennium was largely due to the willingness of Christian leaders to incorporate the rituals, beliefs, and customs of other religions and make them

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their own. And none of the ancient religions were more assimilated than those held in the lands of shamrocks and thistle.

“Back in Ireland, it was a festival of light after the harvest,” said Kim Cook, one of Cookleilidh’s four talented musicians. “It was dark and they would light candles and celebrate with music, food, stories, poetry, dance ... and yes, maybe a little drinking.”

“We do a lot of the traditional music, to be sure,” said Dave Cook, the group’s leader.

“But we’ve modernized some of it to bring in a little variety. In all, we just have a lot of fun, and it’s infectious ... people leave the shows with a spring in their step and a smile on their face.”

Beyond the music, the addition of the O’Connor O’Brian Irish Dancers is sure to make the evening even more magical.

“We’ve worked with them for the past six or seven years and they’ve choreographed their dances to our music so that it’s a seamless combination

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From left: Dave Cook, Tom Pogson, Woody Wilson and Kim Cook of Cookeilidh, who perform Celtic Yuletide on Dec. 12 at the Mary Winspear Centre. of dance and music,” said Dave Cook. “They are tremendously talented.”

“The music is ageless,” said Kim Cook.

“The modern twist that we’ve added to some of the tunes manages to capture the interest of the younger crowd

without losing the audience that loves the more traditional versions.”

The band has been together for eight years and has just released A Blarney Kiss, their latest CD. “Celtic music and Christmas is a natu-

ral fit,” said Kim Cook.

“Christmas is a time of celebration, and anytime that there’s a party, the Irish are going to love it and be right there singing and dancing. That’s what we’re all about.” editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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In normal pantomimes, however, the villain doesn’t change as drastically as Scrooge does in the story. That means, Schieven said, the audience could very well change those boos into cheers.

Schieven said his challenge so far has been working with a large cast of around 26 actors, including children and even a puppet or two.

“The cast ranges from no experience whatsoever to those who have plenty of it,” said the director. “But we’re coming together and having a lot of fun.”

Sets and costumes will represent the period, Schieven said, but also add hints of modern day themes.

Overall, it’ll be minimalist while evoking the period in which Dickens set A Christmas Carol. Schieven said the production is not about big sets — it’s about the gags, slapstick and audience participation.

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Peninsula Players director Gerald Schieven watches during rehearsal for A Christmas Carol, The Panto.

“People are just going to have a lot of fun,” he said.

The Dame, or Big Mama as Schieven called the role, is being performed by Allan Souliere. Tiny Tim will be played by Travis Harfield and Bob Cratchit will be played

by Chris Bocking.

The Peninsula Players kick off the seasonal performances Dec. 12

to 14 at the Berwick Theatre in Saanich.

They return to their new digs at the Mary Winspear Centre for six shows at the Charlie White Theatre.

A Christmas Carol: the Panto runs Dec. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 27 and 28 at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the Sidney shows are available

at that Mary Winspear Centre at 250656-0275 or online at tickets. marywinspear.ca, or www.ber wickretirement.com/royal-oak for the Saanich performances.

For details about the Peninsula Players, visit their website at www. thepeninsulaplayers. ca. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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Local and northern flying history in new book Editor’s note: Due to a production error, this story was not complete in the Dec. 5 edition.

Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

People and their stories are the common link between a trio of authors who were visiting Oak Bay and the Saanich Peninsula to launch their true tales recently.

“On the surface our books appear very different. But it really comes down to stories and story telling,” said Danielle MetcalfeChenail. “I love multi author events, takes some of the pressure off and lends to the festive atmosphere.”

Edmonton historian laureate MetcalfeChenail launched Polar Winds: A Century of Flying the North this week with local authors Lynne Bowen and Christine Lowther at Oak Bay Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library.

Metcalfe-Chenail is a historian, freelance writer, and author of two titles on Canadian aviation history. The first was For the Love of Flying. “[This book is] a follow up to my first book which only went up to the 60th parallel mostly in Eastern Canada,” she said.

“I thought this would be a great way to explore Canada’s Northern history and of course I wanted to travel the North which made it doubly fun.”

Her stories were gathered during a three-month Berton House residency for writers in Dawson City, Yukon in 2010.

“What I really set out to do is create an inclusive history of aviation in the north,” she said.

I wanted to draw on

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Author Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail with her book, Polar Winds: A Century of Flying the North. voices.”

Those voices include First Nations, women and those working on the ground as as well as in the air, she said.

“I wanted to include people who weren’t pilots, while I like them and there’s a lot in my family, they tend to steal the glory,” she said with a laugh adding that mechanics, and passengers and those on the ground are “such an important part of the story.”

A favourite interview was Fred Carmichael in Inuvik, North West Territories, the first private and commercial pilot in the NWT and Order of Canada recipient.

“Just a really neat guy. Getting to interview him was one of the highlights for the book for sure,” she said.

“The travelling was really neat,” she added.

“I got to go to Old Crow twice as well and I dipped into their old history projects from the last two decades.”

In that fly-in community she met Stephen Frost Sr. a longtime safety net on the ground providing weather information for aviators in the land where “weather is king.”

Firefighters food drive Dec. 13 SAANICH PENINSULA — This Saturday, firefighters from the three Saanich Peninsula fire departments will be out in force collecting food for the lo al food bank.

Residents of Central Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney should be on the lookout for the trucks and crews as they travel their respective communities, collecting for the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

The effort will help fill the food bank’s shelves and serve the estimated 1,200 people in need over the Christmas season.

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“He is not a pilot, not trained in aviation in any way but he became so important to the industry,” she said.

“The three of us will do some readings and talk a little bit about our books and take some questions,” MetcalfeChenail said about this week’s launch.

“It’s going to be a casual event. All three of us just like talking to people and connecting with readers.”

She offered a second free event last Friday on the Saanich Peninsula at the British Columbia Aviation Museum.

About Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

With history degrees from McGill and the University of British Columbia, Metcalfe-Chenail is active in professional organizations such as the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. At 28, she was elected the first female president of the 50-yearold society. She’s also involved with the Writers Guild of Alberta and the Creative Nonfiction Collective and is the currently serving as Edmonton’s third Historian Laureate from 2014-16.

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Parkland boys experience provincials Volleyball team faced stiff competition in Langley SIDNEY — The Parkland Secondary School senior boys volleyball team earned valuable experience at the provincial championships at the Langley Events Center earlier this month.

The Panthers went into the tournament ranked third from the Island’s AA teams. In their first round robin match, the locals played Island rival Ballenas (Parksville), ranked Island #2.

“We had played them four previous times and beat them in tie-breakers each time,” said coach Lorne Chan. “We won the first game 25-22 but Ballenas bounced back in the second set to win 25-21.”

The third game see-sawed back and forth and Ballenas etched out the win, 15-13.

In the second match, Parkland faced Lower Mainland #1, Richmond. Richmond won the first game but the Panthers stormed back in the second to set up a 15 point tie-breaker. Richmond was able to maintain a small lead to capture the win.

In the Panthers’ third match, they played Smithers, North West #1. Smithers took the first game.

The Panthers passed and spiked the ball much better in the second game and won that one handily. This, again, set up another tie-breaker and Smithers was able to hold on.

In the first round of their playoffs, Parkland had to play M.E.I., the top seeded team in the tournament. M.E.I. team beat the Panthers decisively but it was probably the best match that the Panthers played in the tournament, said Chan.

“Overall, it was a great experience for the team to face the best teams in the province.”

The Panthers lost to Pacific Academy and Richmond again to round out the provincial tournament.

— Submitted by Lorne Chan/Parkland

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SIDNEY — The Parkland Secondary School junior girls basketball team placed third in the annual Tip Off tournament throughout Greater Victoria Dec. 5 to 6. The team plays again at a Christmas tourney this weekend.

— News staff

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IDEA GRANTS Thursday, February 12th at 4:30pm Support arts programming by organizations not eligible for other CRD funding programs.

For details please visit: crd.bc.ca/service/arts-funding CRD Arts Development Service 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 T: 250.360.3215 | E: artsdevelopment@crd.bc.ca

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ARTISANS GIFT GALLERY in its 21st year features handcrafted gifts by 57 Island Artisans. Meet the artists in this co-op and celebrate the season with originals by local artists. Through Dec. 23, Tues.Sun. (closed Mon.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Extended holiday shopping hours: now to Dec. 18 open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tulista Park, 5th & Weiler, Sidney. Free parking. www.cacsp.com or 250-656-7400 for more information.

JAZZ VESPERS A Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz Vespers Sunday Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Spirited Jazz presents, A Charlie Brown Christmas; The music of Vince Guaraldi performed by the Brent Jarvis Trio and Children and Youth Choirs of First Unitarian Church. By donation. 5575 West Saanich Road (First Unitarian Church)

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A CHRISTMAS TURKEY Luncheon will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 2295 Weiler Ave. (off Lochside).Everyone is welcome.

Sponsored by Soup’s On at Peace.

REGISTERED YOGA CLASSES at SHOAL. Evening Yoga, 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays to Dec. 22, each for six sessions at $67.50.

Please call to register 250-656-5537.

SEASONAL POETRY AND Treats at the Sidney/North Saanich Library.

Celebrate the season by reading a favourite poem (self-penned or otherwise), and

THE NEWS REVIEW provides this community calendar free of charge, giving preference to Saanich Peninsula clubs, organizations and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be mailed, dropped off at our office, or e-mailed to editor@peninsulanewsreview.com. drop ins). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

See folkdanceisfun. ca for more information or call Linda 250-652-5818 or Karen 250-6550654.

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Fundraisers Kasey Ingham sings Stormy Weather during the PAMA Christmas recital Sunday.

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enjoy a potluck of treats with the library’s Writers group. Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. Drop-in or register at 250-6560944.

SPECIAL WINTER STORYTIME at the Sidney/North Saanich Library. Join Virginia for stories, rhymes and songs that celebrate the season. Make a simple winter-themed craft. Ages 0-8 years.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 10:15-11 a.m.

Register at 250-6560944.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN Legion Branch #37 at 1660 Mills Road will be holding their general meeting on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2 p.m.

All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS EVENING AT The SHOAL,

Thursday, Dec. 18, will feature the fun music group The Boomers and turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Doors open 5:30 p.m., Buffet 6 p.m.

Tickets available while quantities last.

Call 250-656-5537.

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SIDNEY HOOKERS ARE a group of traditional rug hookers meet the third Tuesday afternoon each month. New hookers welcome. Call 250-656-4201 for information.

FOLKDANCE IS FUN! Sidney International Folkdancers meet on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrews Church (9681 Fourth St.) No partner needed, no experience needed, all welcome (even

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CHARITY GIFT WRAPPING by the Ladies Auxiliary of the ANAF Unit 302 in Sidney. Saturdays to Dec. 20, 12 to 2 p.m. at the ANAF Unit, 9831 4th St. BAYSIDE CRAFT FAIR, Silent auction Band Concert and Christmas Cafe.

Thursday Dec. 11 from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

With the support of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Saanich. Fifth annual Community Christmas Craft Fair with over 50 tables of crafts. Silent Auction fundraiser for our Grade 7 Quebec trip and Christmas Cafe in support of our band program.

Admission is free.

People are welcome to stay for our Bayside Band Concert, starting at 7 p.m.

For more call Michelle at 250-6521135 ext. 208.

TREE CHIPPING BY the 676 Sidney Air Cadets. Xmas Tree Chipping will be offered Jan. 3 and 4 by donation at the cadets’ all on DeHavilland Way. All donations go directly to the air cadets. Island view tree service has graciously donated

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Health

THE PENINSULA STROKE Recovery Club meets Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Willingdon Road in Sidney. Speech and exercise therapies offered.

Spouses, caregivers, everyone welcome.

Bring a bag lunch.

Contact Lyall Copeland for more information at 250652-3016.

Meetings

THE ROTARY CLUB OF Sidney by the Sea. “People meeting people helping people.” Weekly meetings are held year-round on Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. at the Shoal Centre.

Meetings run from 7:30- 8:30 a.m., including breakfast.

To attend a meeting, please call Richard at 250-661-4647.

SIDNEY SISTER CITIES association meets third Thursday of the month at the Sidney North Saanich Library (Nell Horth Room) at 7 p.m. Help us build our sister relationships with Anacortes, Cairns Australia and Niimi, Japan.

For more information check our new website www. sidneysister citiesassociation. com.

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Notice is given that the Town Council Meeting schedule for 2015 is as follows:

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UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS Food Fair & hot lunch, + sale of homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, Christmas breads, pastries, preserves and kobassa. Wheelchair access. Free admission. Sat, Dec. 13th, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. 250-384-2255.

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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 25 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 9am and 5pm at:

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VOLUNTEERS BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters Victoria is looking for in-school mentors who would be matched with a child at a local elementary school would and visit the child for 1 hour per week for the duration of the school year. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

CANADIAN CANCER Society is looking for team players who are looking for opportunities to make a positive impact in their community to fill various positions for the Daffodil Campaign. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

CANADIAN RED Cross, Victoria is looking for an Extreme Weather Volunteer for the Disaster Management Program.

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Creative Services Graphic Designer - Temporary The Goldstream News Gazette is looking for a skilled graphic designer to join our community newspaper’s creative department.

This temporary position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in digital media would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Wednesday, December 10, 2014 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence.

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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

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A&R LANDSCAPINGCertified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts.

Call (250) 686-4361.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

GIVE the gift of a clean home!

Experienced detailed housekeeper serving Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich taking on more clients (one time, weekly or bi-weekly). Gift certificates or for yourself. Min. 2 hrs. $25/hr. Everything included. References. Please call Janine at (778) 426-3337.

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small.

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

• Junk removal • Free quotes • Senior discount

(778)350-5050

FENCING GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

GARDENING

YOUR CHORES- my work!

Light cleaning, shopping, errands. Sidney/Saanich area.

Call (250)652-2042.

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs.

Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

MJ HOME CARE SERVICE window, gutter, moss cleaning.

Free Estimate 250-508-6095

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

Call 250-361-6164.

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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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

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 250.388.3535

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $75=(2men&4tontruck)Sr Disc.

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.

WINDOW CLEANING

DONE RIGHT MOVING $85/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

PAINTING

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house.

Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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PENINSULA PENINSULA NEWS NEWS REVIEW REVIEW -- Wednesday, Wednesday, December December 10, 10, 2014 2014

A Charle Brown Christmas Jazz Vespers Sunday Dec. 14

SAANICH — Spirited Jazz presents, A Charlie Brown Christmas; The music of Vince Guaraldi performed by the Brent Jarvis Trio and Children and Youth Choirs of First Unitarian Church.

Join them for an hour of music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is among the most popular Christmas albums ever recorded in the United States. It will be performed by Brent Jarvis (pianist, recording artist and producer), Victoria’s leading jazz bassist Sean Drabitt and the young leading Canadian percussionist John Lee of Nanaimo. There will be intro-

ductions and readings by Reverend Shana Lynngood and the Children and Youth Choirs of First Unitarian Church.

Entry is by donation at 5575 West Saanich Road (First Unitarian Church).

Jazz Vespers are worship services that weave inspirational words with great live music.

Spirited Jazz, is the inspiration of Rev. Shana Lynngood, a jazz singer herself, and jazz musician Gary Theal.

Jazz Vespers occur once a month at the First Unitarian Universalist Church or the outreach location of the UVic Interfaith Chapel.

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Steven Heywood/News staff

Peninsula Singers’ conductor and Artistic Director Glenda Korella sings along with the audience during Sunday’s sold out performance, Here We Come A-Carolling, at the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre.

Robert Fowler was one of more expressive singers for Peninsula Singers Sunday afternoon.

Fowler also presented the first live reading of the show, a tribute to the animals who served during the Great War.

Make a Big Difference for Many Families at Christmas.

Every year, the Peninsula News Review raises funds that go towards purchasing gifts for less fortunate kids in our community.

This year, we will be working side-by-side with Panorama Recreation to collect your donations. This year, we are asking for your donations to support the local SECRET SANTA TOYS FOR TOTS. We are asking for your help in this important initiative.

Please consider giving this year by dropping off your donation at the Peninsula News Review office or at the following businesses: Panorama Recreation - 1885 Forest Park Dr., North Saanich Greenglade Community Centre - 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney Sidney Bakery - 2507 Beacon Ave., Sidney Muffet & Louisa - 2506 Beacon Ave., Sidney

250-656-1151 Singer and violinist Alexandria Yates (left) solos on Sunday. Above, the Singers led the audience in Christmas carol sing-alongs throughout the performance.

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Sidney Lions Food Bank

Song Book is now available for pick up for your local group or club while supplies last.

32nd AnnualChristmas as Hamper Collecting Cash & Food Items!

9586 Fifth St. (in Iroquois Park) 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday Income Tax receipts Provided.

FOOD BANK 250-655-0679 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. BOX 2281 SIDNEY, B.C. V8L 3S8

Now accepting Visa, Mastercard and Debit #103 - 9830 Second St. • Sidney, BC

HAMPER PICK-UPS AT THE FOOD BANK: Dec. 16, 17, 18 from 9am - 3pm

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