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Time to chip in for good cause Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Arlene Smith is ready to pump iron, or copper as the case may be, leading up to Christmas. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW is kicking off the Coins for Kids campaign. As office manager, Smith is often the first person donors see when dropping off change for the annual fundraiser. “It’s fantastic and it’s not just at Christmas, but all year,” said Smith, who is among those who drop change in the bucket 52 weeks of the year. The traffic flow increases significantly in November and December, and she looks forward to hearing the tales of how people come across their coinage. She greets the regulars, or wishes safe travels to those planning ahead and dropping their donation off before heading on holidays. “I think it’s a good cause. Everybody has spare change and everybody deserves to get something for Christmas,” Smith said. The money raised goes to the Kiwanis Club of Sidney and the Peninsula, which buys gifts for children who would otherwise go without. NEWS REVIEW staff invite our readers to support this worthwhile fundraiser and help make Christmas a little brighter for Peninsula children. Coins can be dropped off at Suite 6, 9843 Second St. in Sidney. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Peninsula Soccer Association volunteer Robert Hope surveys part of the damage done to a sports field at Blue Heron Park.
Field donuts leave bad taste ‘Pickup truck or SUV’ rips up soccer fields, volunteers scramble to fix damage Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Scars ground into the green of the Blue Heron Park soccer fields will likely not heal before spring. “We had a great crew of volunteers come out and do some sand work,” says Robert Hope, gesturing to the ‘donuts’ dug into various parts of the fields. Hope is secretary for Peninsula Soccer Association, the youth sports group that maintains the fields off McDonald Park Road in North Saanich. The
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association leases the property from the Memorial Park Society on a long-term basis and invests a significant amount of time and cash — $30,000 to $40,000 a year — to keep the fields ready for play, Hope says. “This is probably about $15,000 in damage … it won’t recover now until the next growing season.” Sometime between 10 p.m. on Nov. 10 and Hope’s arrival Friday at 7 a.m. — he was there to check on construction of the adjacent clubhouse — a vehicle was driven onto the sand-based
fields and ripped them up, leaving behind numerous tell-tale circular scars. “I just happened to look out here and I thought there was a flock of birds on the field, but actually it was tufts of dirt,” Hope says, looking down at the nowsand filled circles at his feet. “It’s unfortunate, a lot of people put a lot of effort into these fields. It’s discouraging.” Sidney North Saanich RCMP are investigating what looks to be a random act of vandalism. “The vehicle is believed to be a pickup truck or an SUV that
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has an aggressive tire tread,” said Cpl. Chris Swain. Anyone with information should call the RCMP at 250-6563931 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477(TIPS) and quote file number 2011-6037. Between the damage and the weather, games were limited Saturday, but the club is determined to move forward. The call went out last Friday morning for volunteers to fill the ruts with sand. They finished that afternoon. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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Food bank digs upgraded Applications ready for people needing a little extra Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
The Sidney Lions Food Bank is kicking off Christmas hamper season in new digs. The food bank that serves the entire Saanich Peninsula moved into a new municipal building at 9586 Fifth St. in Sidney, just up the block from their old location. “The warehouse is fantastic,” said food bank administrator Bev Elder. “They have given us the rent for $1 a year and no utilities (costs) — that’s brilliant. That’s going to save us $7,000 a year just
in rent, which we’re going to flip around to (use for) purchasing better food.” While still exploring signage options and configuring for a small client intake area, they’re ready to make use of the new warehouse. Hamper season is gearing up. “If someone finds themselves in need of a little extra help, they can get the forms here,” Elder said. Those helped around Christmas time range from families with young children to seniors on a fixed income. They’ve got a new home for the hamper depot this year too, between Barbara’s Boutique and Jessie’s Juice in the 2300-block of Beacon Avenue. Volunteers there will collect donations for the food bank’s hamper campaign, as
“They have given us the rent for $1 a year and no utilities (costs) — that’s brilliant.” – Bev Elder
well as accepting cash and toy donations for the annual Kiwanis toy drive that provides gifts for kids. The depot will be open Dec. 1 to 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed Sundays. Food bank donations can also be dropped off at the Fifth Street warehouse or made online at www.sidney foodbank.com. To inquire about applying for a hamper or making a donation, call 250-655-0679. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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Wayne MacDonald hands off a couple bags from a cartful of donations to volunteer Donna Bramston at the Sidney Lions Food Bank. The goods came from a ladies night held at a local Sidney merchant.
School District 63 election comes down to trust Candidates vying for two trustee positions in North Saanich answer three pre-election questions dents has been minimal and meeting students’ needs is still the top priority. Teachers are still assessHow would you address bal- ing learning and reporting student ancing the school district budget progress to parents, either face to given the ongoing funding chal- face or via email. Grades for Grade lenges? Provide pre-budget oppor- 12 students are being provided in writing to the school tunities, both formal offices. Teaching and and informal, for input learning are occurring from partner groups in our classrooms as (COPACS, STA, CUPE, per usual. Most extraSAA, the provincial govcurricular activities are ernment and the district being offered. educational directions What would you do committee); establish with the North Saandecision-making criteria ich middle school based on values, prinproperty once the new ciples, and community school is opened? That established priorities; property is a valuable distinguish between wants and needs and Barbara Menzies community asset that will go through the full determine what will benconsultative process, efit the most students, and make the necessary cuts but as did the McTavish school propsubmit the budget accompanied erty. With the old building probaby a document describing the bly to be torn down, capital raised drastic effects these cuts will have from the sale of the land will help pay for the new school. The future on services. How do you see the current use of the land is really up to the teacher dispute affecting stu- community and the Town of Siddents? Judging from my conversa- ney and very dependent on zontions with parents and students, I ing. would say that the effect on stu-
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ber of properties that that support an inclusive educaare no longer required tion model. for educational purHow do you see the current poses. Where those teacher dispute affecting stuHow would you properties are being dents? The dispute has had miniaddress balancing the put to community use, mal negative effect on students. school district budget this should continue. Teachers have more time for lesgiven the ongoing fundAs managing empty son plans and to actively teach. ing challenges? The schools takes funds Time spent on administrative funding model penalfrom education, with duties is now focused on the stuizes declining enrolNorth Saanich middle dents. Teachers are available for ment districts like ours. school I would support discussions on student perforI will focus on working disposal of the prop- mance and continue to engage in to see a more equitable Jim Standen erty so that it could be extracurricular activities. Reports funding model implefor post secondary enrolment are mented. I would also continue to redeveloped. being completed and forwarded. work with parents, teachers and What would you do with the the community to set priorities. Monica Copeland North Saanich middle school I believe we can live within our means and still provide a firstHow would you address bal- property once the new school is class education. ancing the school district bud- opened? Look at all options and advocate for the best How do you see the current get given the ongoing choice, consider the teacher dispute affecting stu- funding challenges? needs of the commudents? To this point, the direct Advocate for more fundnity, the students and impacts on students have been ing, push for revisions the district, and ensure minimal. The impacts will cer- to the current funding the district and comtainly increase if the job action formula, look for innomunity work together escalates. It’s vital that we avoid vative infusions of revto find a solution within impacts to students as we work enue, look at each situthe framework of fisthrough negotiations. ation and separate the cal responsibility that What would you do with the needs from the wants, keeps our children at North Saanich middle school and look for alternathe core of public eduproperty once the new school is tive avenues to sustain opened? The district owns a num- diverse curriculums Monica Copeland cation.
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Two neighbourhoods targeted by thieves Thieves saw success after an unlucky 13 drivers left their vehicles vulnerable in the Dean Park and Greenglade communities. Over the past two weeks, Sidney North Saanich RCMP received multiple reports of thefts from vehicles. “The thefts have all occurred while a vehicle is parked outside overnight, and all of the vehicles that were targeted were left unlocked,” said Cpl. Chris Swain. Wallets, purses, electronic items and money were stolen. The vehicles targeted were in the Dean Park area of North Saanich and the Greenglade area of Sidney. “The thefts appear to be linked, due to
New Central Saanich deputy chief likes community focus of police force Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Service. It’s more than just a word for police officer Les Sylven. Aside from being connected to a vertical career move, the term service — as in Central Saanich Police Service —was among the reasons Sylven accepted his newest position. “That’s why I decided to become a cop 23 years ago. To serve,” he said. Supreme Court Justice Keith Bracken swore Sylven in Nov. 7 as the fourth deputy police chief in the department’s 60-year history. “I know there were a lot of excellent candidates interested in the position, both inside and outside the (department), so I am tremendously grateful for receiving this offer,” he said. “Central Saanich is a great community and the Central Saanich Police Service has a strong community policing focus that really appeals to me.” Two things struck Sylven in his first few days on the job. “Firstly, the depth of experience that they possess, and
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New Deputy Chief Les Sylven pulls his uniform out of the closet shortly after being sworn in as second-in-charge with Central Saanich Police Service. their level of commitment to the community. I’m really excited to now be part of it,” he said. Sylven has served in Squamish, Esquimalt and the City of Victoria. He was senior media spokesperson for the Victoria Police Department and has specialized in major crime investigations and ‘use of force’ training. He recently completed his masters degree in leadership and training at Royal Roads University. “The opportunity to apply that newfound knowledge was a motivating factor,” he said. Sylven’s diverse background, including several years with the RCMP and most recently as an inspector heading up VicPD’s
human resources division, will be of benefit to the department, said Chief Paul Hames. “With his extensive policing experience (and) his recent academic achievement, I look forward to our partnership in the future of the Central Saanich Police Service,” he said. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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CONCERNS FOR CENTRAL SAANICH The Future Prosperity and Stability of Central Saanich depends on your vote on November 19th. Over the past few years, a small group has opposed many initiatives that provide basic services, fire protection, job creating business expansions and badly needed infrastructure improvements that are 2/3rds funded by Provincial and Federal governments. They have caused unnecessary staff work overload, high legal costs to our municipality and conflict in our Community. Fortunately there are four Candidates for Council who have extensive experience, education, integrity, ability and demonstrated dedication to the Community. They are independent and committed to fiscal responsibility, preservation of our rural character, sensible management of growth and broadening of our tax base. They deserve your vote. For Council: • • •
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particular project due for approval, however, residents most affected came to speak up. “If there’s no beach access at this end of the trail, I don’t understand why it’s being opened up,” said Lohr’s wife, Elizabeth. Glenelg resident Jim Standen wrote that the project would give trail users an “unfettered line of sight into our residence.” At the meeting he added that he is concerned for what might happen to displaced birds nesting in the area. “Trails add something, but they take something away at the same time.” “For $10,000 that’s budgeted for this project,” Councillor Peter Chandler said, “we don’t want to upset the neighbours.” In the end, councillors voted to send the plan back to the parks advisory commission so residents could discuss their concerns. That meeting is not slated to happen until January. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
Province expands child vaccine program Three new vaccines will be available to B.C. kids in the new year. The rotavirus vaccine, a varicella (chicken pox) booster, and hepatitis A vaccine for aboriginal children, both on and off reserve, will be added to the B.C. childhood immunization schedule beginning Jan. 1. The rotavirus vaccine is administered at two and four months and protects infants from diarrhea and vomiting caused by the rotavirus. “Parents can be assured that these vaccines are safe and effective and will prevent serious health problems in the future,” said Dr. Monika Naus, medical director of the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, in a press release. Total purchase costs for these vaccines, recommended by centre, are about $3.1 million per year. editor@peninsula newsrevew.com
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Sidney Mayor Cross Cannot Hide From The Facts In 2010 Sidney’s expenses exceeded its budget by $1.3 million. Budget $15,529,025 Actual $16,862,898. See Page 51 of Financial Statements for 2010 Sidney Annual Report. Photo submitted
Tim Maloney, Mercy Ships Canada national director, stands with wife, Karen Morgan, in front of the Africa Mercy in Sierra Leone.
Visiting Mercy Peninsula residents were among those on ‘vision trip’ Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
After three years as national director for Mercy Ships, Tim Maloney can finally say he’s been aboard Africa Mercy. The Sidney man is Canadian director of Mercy Ships and was one of nine people to visit the charity’s medical vessel last month, during a weeklong ‘vision trip’ to Sierra Leone. It was the first time a Canadian team has taken such a trip. “(The purpose of the trip was) to engage participants in all aspects of life onboard and around the ship, and to witness the mission of Mercy Ships — transforming the lives of the world’s forgotten poor, one by one,” Maloney said. The Africa Mercy, formerly a Dutch rail ferry, is the largest charity hospital ship in the world, utilized by Mercy Ships in their mission to provide free surgeries and medical care to thousands of the world’s most impoverished people along the coast of West Africa. The first day of touring left the group feeling at home as
they joined the crew, made up of around 450 volunteers, many of them Canadian, to partake in a Canadian Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. “On the second day, we got right into the heart of our work with a visit to the (operating room) to see firsthand the life-transforming surgeries performed by our volunteer medical teams,” Maloney said. His wife, Karen Morgan, was also part of the team as were John McLeod, Dr. Darryl Williams, Caroline Yung, Scott Gillies, Dr. Habiba Chakir, Jerry Dewit and Sidney’s John Currie. They also visited a site of offship projects. Over the following days, they shared in the impactful experiences of visiting a women’s hospital established by Mercy Ships many years ago, as well as the HOPE centre, where preand post-op patients live with their families until they are well enough to return home. The group saw the dental clinic, Food for Life agricultural project and some even attended a local Rotary meeting. The impact of their experience
was immense, Maloney said. “The participants agree that there are an infinite number of adverbs and adjectives they could use to describe their experience, but the most prevalent was ‘hope,’ that shone through all despair,” he said. “Hope in the eyes and faces of those being served, hope expressed in the actions of the crew and hope in a country looking for a better life for its people. The team feels blessed that they were present to witness love in action.” To learn more about Mercy Ships visit www.mercyships.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
Did you know? � Mercy Ships is an international Christian charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. � Mercy Ships Canada, one of 16 international offices, is based in Victoria.
IS THIS GOOD MANAGEMENT? We know the town cannot have a deficit and for the years 2010 there was a surplus. Why would we have a deficit when the town borrowed up to $3million over a 25-year term?
IS THIS GOOD MANAGEMENT? Mayor Cross says the Federal and Provincial governments contributed 2/3 of cost to Iroquois Park. Call Town Hall 250-656-1184 and ask them to put in writing if the Fed-Prov. governments are providing a full 66% of cost for Iroquois.
IS THIS GOOD MANAGEMENT? Mayor Cross states large salary increases granted to management and staff was set by previous councils. Mayor Cross was on that Council. You cannot blame Past Councils for what has happened.
IS THIS GOOD MANAGEMENT? Planned roundabout at Fifth and Ocean. Tourist Bureau could have been saved. Nobody wants another roundabout.
IS THIS GOOD MANAGEMENT? What are the operational expenses for Iroquois Park and who will pay these substantial costs? TAXPAYER.
IS THIS GOOD MANAGEMENT? I will maintain our small town character.
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PLEASE VOTE ON NOVEMBER 19TH JACK BARKER – “A Community Leader”
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Think your vote doesn’t matter? There has been a lot written and said about why every citizen old enough to vote needs to make an effort to go to the polls. One quote that gets to the point is from the late American author David Foster Wallace who said, “In reality, there is no such thing as not voting: you either vote by voting, or you vote by staying home and tacitly doubling the value of some diehard’s vote.” This is especially true when it comes to our civic elections where a notoriously low voter turnout and the preponderance of special-interest groups can make or break many candidates’ chances on election day. For those who do make the effort to take a few minutes out of their Saturday to exercise a fundamental democratic right, there’s plenty of reasons to await the outcome of tomorrow’s elections. From legitimate races for leadership of our communities to the chance to send a message about rising tax levels, voters can find any number of issues to get them fired up enough to want to go to the polls. Are you happy with municipal spending increasing faster than most workers’ wages? Do you think local government is doing enough to help those in our community who are struggling to make ends meet? Are you concerned about the direction your board of education wants to take the school system in your community? There are many candidates championing ideas to make where we live an even better place. Find someone you agree with and support them with your vote. Even if you don’t fill out an entire ballot, you are still entitled to have your small say. If you feel like you’re not well enough informed about who is running, take 30 minutes to learn more. Over the last several editions we have been running stories and profiles to help voters understand which candidates speak for them. These resources are readily available online under the Election tab at peninsulanewsreview. com. Whether or not you take the time to vote, your choice will help shape the future of our community. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Bling time kicks off the giving season made during the lean years of my Christmas comes Thursday. Yes, Christmas; I don’t celebrate childhood, the paper trees glued Kwanzaa (Dec. 26) or Hanukkah together in elementary school, and (first day is Dec. 21) though both the colourful second-hand train that pretends (because it’s missing a secsound full of fun and tradition. tion of track) to run ’round Each year my twitchy my tree. fingers await the fourth But it’s the bling of the Thursday in November, heart that really matters. when decorations offiWhile living in Port Hardy cially make an appearI had the fortune to be part ance in my home. It’s of the award-winning North a personal rule born of Island Gazette Hamper growing up in Ladysmith, Fund. For 31 years the fund where Santa flicks the has provided those in need switch on the Festival of with a traditional Christmas Lights each year on B.C. dinner and presents for the Hydro’s favourite eve. My Christine memory is of parades fillvan Reeuwyk children. The newspaper, with the ing the streets and our Island Girl help of non-profit groups family bakery crammed on the North Island, orgawith people searching for hot sausage rolls, bags of decked- nizes, gathers and alongside other out gingerbread men and the perfect volunteers, creates Christmas — glazed doughnut/coffee combination delivered. It’s not an easy economic time to share while walking the streets anywhere. Last year, hamper fund under the glare of a million lights. organizers had to drop the age for I like the bling. Why pretend? kids’ gifts from 16 to 12, and cut the It’s pretty, festive and uplifting. The traditional breakfast with amount of potatoes handed out in Santa, and there are several around half, to five pounds. On the South Island, the Mustard Greater Victoria, is magical, filled with brilliant smiles. Lighted parades Seed food bank had to take out a are an excuse to bundle up and hang collateral mortgage to make ends out with friends and neighbourhood meet. And as the Sidney Lions Food Bank moves into its new municipal kids. I search out the perfect gift for the building in Iroquois Park, it’s seeing right person, whether it costs $1 or a spike in users — again. Even as people are stretching bud$20, and wrap them each with care to fill the bare spot under my tree gets, I see generous people walk into the PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW office. before the big day. I pull out the ornaments in prepaThere’s the North Saanich woman ration and they flood me with mem- who discovered a bin full of coins ories: dough ornaments my mom after her husband died. Unable to
move it, she brings in bagfuls each year for the newspaper’s Coins for Kids campaign. The coin drive is popular among parents seeking to teach youngsters the value of giving to kids who might not get Christmas otherwise. For years our paper’s charity of choice has been the Kiwanis Toy Drive. It’s never difficult to get a picture of a cute kid dumping pennies and dimes into one of our jars. The News Review and Gazette aren’t alone. Black Press community newspapers across Vancouver Island climb on board different coincollecting fundraisers and turn over the cash raised to local causes. Last year, more than $12,000 was generated by businesses, schoolchildren and readers of the Victoria News, Saanich News, Oak Bay News and Goldstream News Gazette. At the News Review, the community contributed $2,639.30, just shy of the 2009 Coins for Kids total. That’s impressive bling. But still I look forward to meeting Santa for breakfast at the Shoal Centre on Nov. 26, and watching sparkly floats parade down Beacon Avenue on Dec. 3. I anticipate the gap-toothed grins of children offering hard-earned quarters to their less-fortunate counterparts. By then I’ll have stopped sitting on my hands to keep away from the trunk where Christmas sits in storage for the rest of the year. Christine van Reeuwyk writes for the Peninsula News Review. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
‘I pull out the ornaments in preparation and they flood me with memories.’
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Co-op explains its strategies For the past 20 years, it has been a long-term goal of Peninsula Co-op to expand and relocate our present food store outside of the Keating industrial area and into an area within Central Saanich that is more suitable for successful retailing, while also meeting the increasing food purchasing requirements of our members. In the early 1990’s, Peninsula Co-op purchased six acres adjacent to our gas bar at the intersection of Keating X Road and West Saanich Road. However, the subsequent application to rezone this property for that purpose was defeated by just one vote. As this location was ideal for our future new food market, Co-op made the decision to hold the property for a future rezoning application when the need for it became critical. By 2009 this had occurred. A rezoning application was initiated in the fall of 2010 and the required bylaws successfully received third reading. However, a slim majority of council voted to submit a request to the Capital
Region District to amend the Regional Growth Strategy prior to proceeding with the fourth and final reading of the rezoning bylaws. The CRD directors declined to amend the Regional Growth Strategy plan. The Co-op was left with limited, if any, satisfactory options that would enable it to remain in Central Saanich. Substantial changes have taken place in the competitive retail food industry, which demanded immediate action. In an effort to remain in the community of Central Saanich, the board made the decision to explore other options which could be considered in the event the rezoning application failed. In a short period of time, one viable opportunity had been presented to the Co-op and we entered into an interim agreement with the Tsartlip First Nation in July 2011 to lease 5.6 acres of reserve land located on Stelly’s X Road between Gowdy Road and the western boundary of the Saanich Fairgrounds.
We strongly feel that this opportunity not only allows us to successfully achieve our vision for the future, but ensures that we keep the current 100 employees at the present food store and administration offices, employed in Central Saanich. The new expanded food market also presents us with the opportunity to create up to an additional 50 new jobs in Central Saanich, while also ensuring that our members have a greater opportunity to purchase locally. The profits from these purchases will be returned locally through our annual patronage allocation to members. As we proceed through the planning and construction stages, Peninsula Co-op will host a series of open houses for members and the general public to ask questions and provide feedback. Further communication will be provided on the first of these open houses. Ron Gaudet, president, board of directors, Peninsula Co-op
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Readers respond: Occupy, election, deer Media missing Occupy’s story
I am getting very frustrated by the way the media have been focusing on the Occupy movements recently. They have been so negative, focusing solely on the struggles protesters are having with politicians who wish to remove them from public spaces. Have we forgotten the reason these movements are there in the first place? The visual representation of their tents in such prominent public spaces should be a constant reminder to politicians, the public, as well as the media, and should serve to provoke discussions around their calls for shortening the gaps between the rich and the poor. The media should start honing in on the reasons these Occupy movements have sprung up. Perhaps the media should focus their attention on: 1) discovering the individual stories of the people who are living in their tents downtown; 2) putting pressure on the politicians to become accountable to the increasing gaps between rich and poor; 3) researching ways to get ourselves out of this mess. I say, keep the tents downtown, allow people to skate around them and get lively debates going so all 100
per cent of us can come up with a way to make sure our great country truly allows equal opportunity for one and all. Anissa Paulsen Victoria
This weekend, vote for health-care champions There are champions in our midst. More than 160 municipal candidates across B.C. have pledged to help strengthen and expand public health-care services in their communities if elected in this week’s elections — twice as many as those who pledged in the 2008 elections. Why the dramatic jump in health care-concerned candidates? The restructuring of home and community care, the future of medicare, the upcoming renegotiation of the Federal-Provincial Health Accord and the resulting effects on municipal social and economic infrastructure are all important issues for municipalities. I encourage all voters to consider electing candidates who have pledged to speak out for public health care when they go to the polls this week — view the B.C. Health Coalition’s public list of candidates who have taken the Public Health Care Champion
pledge on our website. Rachel Tutte, co-chair B.C. Health Coalition
Gas guzzlers are optional Consumer greed has padded the pockets of banks and corporations. We live in a generation of buy now, pay later — paying exorbitant interest rates for goods to supply a lifestyle we cannot afford. If today’s families wish to live beyond their means, don’t blame the government, corporations or the baby boomers. If you can’t afford the gas, don’t buy a gas guzzler. Marlene Lewis Victoria
Slow down for deer on local roadways I want to spearhead a new convention in the driving community: when a driver encounters deer on or near the roadway, slow down to 30 km/h and put on the hazard lights to warn other drivers of the presence of the animals. Slowing down would reduce the chances of a collision with an animal and would reduce insurance claims. Better communication among drivers can’t hurt either. Bennett Guinn Victoria
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Keating kids have giving hearts Students dug in to help wherever they could National Philanthropy Day had as its 2011 slogan “Change the World With a Giving Heart.” A group of students from Keating elementary took those words to heart during the last school year, undertaking several fundraising activities and bringing in hundreds of dollars for causes from Cops for Cancer to Japan earthquake relief. The Grade 4 and 5 students of Division 2 were honoured at a gala celebration last week at the
Fairmont Empress Hotel, accepting the Youth in Philanthropy award for children ages 5 to 10. The fundraising began with a lunch-hour used toy and popcorn sale for Tour de Rock. The $800 raised was part of a schoolwide total of nearly $4,000 brought in for Cops for Cancer. Another popcorn sale collected $400 for Unicef, and an annual family dance became a fundraiser for Canadian Red Cross efforts to aid the people of Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Sales of T-shirts and bottles of water — one Kindergarten student donated her birthday money: $50 in toonies — raised
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Military recognized with display
Sidney Museum is honouring the men and women of the armed services this month. A Tribute to the Military will recognize the contribution of local military personnel through a display
of militaria from the First World War through more recent conflicts. The exhibit is on display through Nov. 30. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. Call 250655-6355 or visit www.sidneymuseum.ca for details.
more than $600 for the cause. At the gala, the students, some of whom now attend Bayside middle school, heard stories of other philanthropic efforts from individuals and groups from around Greater Victoria. The evening inspired them to do more. The following day, with the help of parents, they made and distributed nearly 400 bags of popcorn, raising another $427 for Unicef. The students recorded on video their fundraising stories. The clips will be used to promote Youth in Philanthropy throughout North America and the world. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Emma Walsh (front left), Christina Compton, Kitana Sivananthan, Kaiko McCaig and Tyler Knowles proudly display the philanthropy award for their class’ fundraising efforts at Keating elementary. They were given the award during a gala at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Bears need aluminum trees Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Jehan Zouak wants to create a fab ’50s Christmas at Sidney Museum. To build the ultimate display for December, the volunteer decorator is in search of an aluminum tree. “Every December the museum puts on a teddy bear display, and
this year I thought it would be nice to include the history of an aspect of Christmas,” Zouak said. “I decided to do an exhibit of the popular trends for Christmas trees and related trimmings for five decades, from the 1920s through the 1960s.” For the ’50s, the museum is on the hunt for a white or silver aluminum tree to go with her cool blue and green tones. “Unfortunately we are having trou-
ble locating a tree to use,” she said. “I think some people still have them from all those decades ago and they are sitting in basements and attics. “We would love to borrow one for the exhibit and bring it back to its former glory as a cherished part of the holiday season.” To loan or donate a tree, or for more information call the Sidney Museum at 250-655-6355. reporter@peninsulanews review.com
CATHIE
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CENTRAL SAANICH COUNCIL November 19, 2011 BACKGROUND
Resident of Central Saanich for the past 17 years
Central Saanich Police Board, 2003 - 2009
Peninsula Co-op Board, 2002 – present
Peninsula Wildcats Minor Football Coordinator 2010 - present
Island Catholic School Board, 2008 - present
Ounsted & Company Chartered Accountants, 2006 - present
Red Barn Market, owner, 1999 - 2002
Thrifty Foods, Director of Operations, 1990 - 1999
Hatley Park Florist & Shirley McAree Florist, owner, 1984 - 1990
Revitalization of the Keating Business Park
Fiscal responsibility
Transparency in Council decisions
The enforcement of protecting agricultural land within the ALR
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
MY COMMITTMENT
Maintaining rural balance while effectively managing growth
Maintaining and improving municipal infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks, parks, etc.
Cherbel Yousief, Sherwood Industries (Keating Business Park )
Ken Fox, Silver Rill Corn
Eric and Ruth Schulz, Bear Hill Blueberry Farms
Daryn Johnston, Evergreen Tree Service
Mark Hoenen, Metal Super Markets (Keating Business Park)
Mike Shoesmith, Saanich Peninsula Plumbing & Gas Inc.
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“A Common Sense Voice for Central Saanich”
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B.C.’s minimum wage is still too low, says Fed Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. Federation of Labour campaigned for four years for a $10-an-hour minimum wage, and that will be delivered May 1 when B.C.’s wage goes to $10.25. But federation president Jim Sinclair visited the legislature Wednesday to tell the government it’s not enough. He wants the rate upped next fall to $11.25 an hour. That rate is what is needed to
serve alcohol. That went to $8.50 an hour May 1, $8.75 on Nov. 1 and is set to go to $9 an hour in May 2012. Clark said that measure is similar to the minimum wage system in Ontario, and it reflects higher tips earned by pub, lounge and cabaret workers. “There’s no rationale for this form of discrimination,” Sinclair said. “It doesn’t apply to anybody else who works in industries where they get tips.” tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid met with Sinclair before his news conference Wednesday. “Our promise is, starting in 2012, to look at our policy,” MacDiarmid said afterwards. But she would make no commitment beyond next May, adding that government policy should aim to make B.C. “a great place to work, and a great place to be an employer.” Sinclair also blasted what he called Clark’s “dumbest idea,” a lower wage for staff who primarily
Premier Christy Clark said in March that the minimum wage would be raised for the first time in a decade, and the $6 an hour “training wage” was abolished. It went from $8 to $8.75 on May 1, and jumped another 75 cents on Nov. 1. A third 75-cent increase takes effect next May 1. After the hike to $11.25, Sinclair said, government should meet with business and labour to decide how the minimum wage should keep up with the cost of living.
keep up with Statistics Canada’s “low-income cutoff” (LICO), Sinclair told reporters. Critics often use LICO as a measure of poverty, although the federal agency says it is not, since it is a relative measure that grows along with inflation and economic growth. “Today the minimum wage is $9.50. That’s the second lowest in Canada, still,” Sinclair said. “Today, if we were at the LICO level, it would be at $11.25 an hour.”
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Peninsula included in region’s Extreme Weather Protocol Erin McCracken News staff
Coming up with solutions to provide shelter for the region’s homeless requires Jen Book to put on her creative thinking cap. When faced with forecasts calling for nights of extreme wind,
freezing rain, snow or sub-zero temperatures, she activates the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol, allowing additional emergency shelters to open and get more people off the streets. Upwards of 145 mats can be put out at the Salvation Army, Our Place
Society, St. John the Divine Church and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, beyond the usual year-round emergency shelters. The protocol’s typical operating season runs from Nov. 1 to March 31. But extremeweather shelters are needed in other areas
of the Capital Region to serve vulnerable people closer to home. Book, the protocol’s regional co-ordinator, continues to look for spaces in Langford, Sooke, Sidney and Esquimalt to include on the protocol list. “Our hope is to actually create shelters in
their regions so we’re not having to transport people around so much,” she said. It’s important to find the right type of space, said Book, adding the shelter must be able to offer clients a minimum of eight hours of sleep, among other criteria. “We have a lot of communities that are interested and wanting to
participate in this project, and at this time, based on the difficulty of finding space or shelter, ... we’ve had to find other solutions.” That means working with community partners throughout the region, such as police, to connect with the homeless and let them know where they can turn. Other creative mea-
sures include arranging for them to be picked up and brought to the shelters, or covering the cost of their transit fares for the trip in from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal or Sidney. The protocol is also in need of coats and rain gear. To contribute visit vewp.net. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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Beacon-area biz hosts open house Event kicks off raffle supporting hospital foundation Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
A handful of businesses are keeping their doors open late Nov. 25 for a Sidney-wide open house. “It’s the kickoff to Christmas shopping. By that date our stores are decorated. It’s a way to entertain your clients before they get into the mayhem of their own Christmas parties,” said Muffet
Billyard-Leake, owner of Muffet and Louisa. “We do it every year on the last Friday of November. This year there are 30 merchants on board. It will include everybody from the top of the avenue to the bottom, basically.” The open house stemmed from an August meeting. Beacon Avenue merchants had begun to converse on a regular basis, and created a loose affiliation that has blossomed into planning events together. “We have great communication and we’re trying very hard to give more profile to the stores on the side streets,” BillyardLeake said. “In Sidney, people
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for specific buffet options. “The popular ones – chow mein, fried rice, sweet & sour pork, ginger beef, chop suey, egg rolls, won ton soup – have got to be there,” Jasmine said, noting that the chef’s special chicken, house BBQ pork, and prawns and snow peas is a local favorite. While it’s a great place for families to eat, there’s also plenty of seating for large groups who want to come in for a sit-down dinner. Chinese Village Buffet also offers an option for those who want to eat at home or are in a hurry: their buffet take out lunch is $9.50, and their buffet take out dinner is $11.00 (tax included). If the buffet take out isn’t what you’re after, they have a separate take-out menu as well, which includes a 15 per cent discount off the price. “It’s very popular, it’s nice and fast,” Jasmine said.
Chinese Village Buffet is located at 7855 East Saanich Road in Saanichton; closed Tuesday, open Saturday and Sunday 4:30-8 p.m., and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday for lunch 11:30-2 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. 250-652-1382
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Queen Alexandra and the Bay team up for Jeneece Place Vancouver Island’s three Bay stores have donated $4,000 worth of pots and pans for the kitchen at Jeneece Place and now invite the community to shop in support as well. The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children has partnered with local Bay stores to support Jeneece Place from now until Jan. 15. Various household items are registered on The Bay Gift Registry and
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Artwork new to auxiliary bazaar Annual fundraiser helps to purchase hospital equipment Don Descoteau News staff
This year’s Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary bazaar and craft fair will have a distinctly artistic flair. For their biggest fundraiser event of the year, the auxiliary has secured nearly 60 pieces of art, from simple paintings to dramatic wall hangings, all of which have been donated. “We do have a lot of treasures here,� said auxiliary volunteer president Linda Snelling. The artwork has been kept in a storage locker for months. But it will be brought out for display
Vigil honours women hurt by violence A candlelight vigil to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women will be held in Victoria on Dec. 6. The vigil will be held on the grounds of the B.C. Legislature from 5 to 6 p.m. The event is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Organizers will be collecting donations of things such as socks, towels, toiletries, journals, children’s games and toys and small household appliances, which will be given to various women’s organizations in Greater Victoria. Everyone who attends is asked to bring at least one item for donation. The National Day of Remembrance is observed on Dec. 6 to mark the anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre, in which 14 women at a Montreal school were singled out for their gender and murdered. The Victoria vigil is sponsored by the Victoria Regional Women’s Committee of the Public Service Alliance of Canada B.C. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
and sale in time for the bazaar and craft fair tomorrow (Nov. 19) at the Mary Winspear Centre. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auxiliary volunteers have been busy baking and doing craft work to sell at the fundraiser, which raises money to purchase equipment and furnishings for Saanich Peninsula Hospital. “We work year round making crafts and baking jellies. We’ve got over 200 Christmas puddings this year, and there’s always mincemeat,� Snelling said. While those items may be hard to pass up for some planning for holiday get-togethers,
the chance to pick up well-priced artwork puts a different twist on the proceedings, she added. “I think anything new is always great to have. It could draw a whole different type of shopper.� The sale also includes books, collectibles, draws and raffles, an available hot soup lunch and other “hidden treasures.� No specifics are available yet as to what the sale proceeds will help purchase, but the auxiliary expects to receive the hospital’s prioritized wish list soon, Snelling said. Admission to the bazaar is by donation. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Indian music at UVic The University of Victoria’s Society for Indian Classical Arts presents a sitar concert this weekend at the university’s David Lam Auditorium. The Nov. 20 show begins at 7 p.m. and features Pandit Manu Seen with Ustad Akram Khan accompanying on tabla. The society promotes Indian clas-
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Lane launches collection North Saanich poet will read in Victoria Patrick Lane, one of Canada’s most distinguished poets, will read from his new work on Tuesday, Nov. 22. In The Collected Poems of Patrick Lane (Harbour Publisher) the works reveal how Lane has developed from an engaged recorder of hard experience, into a master poet whose meditations on nature, human frailty and love allow him to balance the world’s suffering with moments beauty and a vision of peace. Edited by two distinguished scholars of Canadian literature, the book gathers a lifetime of work and contains more than 400 poems (many of them revised for this publication).
Lane is the author of 27 books of poetry, a novel, a book of short stories and a memoir. His poetry has won nearly every literary prize Canada offers, including the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Authors Association Award and the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. He is also the recipient of British Columbia’s National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. The North Saanich author will read during the book launch at Open Space (510 Fort St., Victoria) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, email info@harbourpublishing.com. reporter@peninsulanews review.com
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About 900 elementary student audience members will help Snow White clean the dwarvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house and banish the Wicked Witch, as the Parkland secondary acting 11/12 class presents their interactive version of this classic tale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so much fun being Snow White,â&#x20AC;? said Grade 11 student Brenda Wood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get to talk to the kids and get them to blow away the dust in the dwarvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house.â&#x20AC;? The high school students will present three shows on Nov. 22 in the Parkland theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great audience for the acting students â&#x20AC;Ś The little kids get so involved and really want to help out,â&#x20AC;? said acting teacher Joan Saunders. Other twists mean some action takes place among the audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The audience has to help the animals catch me,â&#x20AC;? explained Shania Justice, who plays the witch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun playing a nasty character. You can really play around with the role.â&#x20AC;? Each acting student also put his or her own slant on the classic seven dwarves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a great time creating our dwarf characters,â&#x20AC;? said Kiera Karlenzig. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really tried to make them unique and something the audience would enjoy.â&#x20AC;? editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Brentwood artist Aurelia Jacobsen takes a moment indoors during the four-month sailing and painting trip this summer.
Each fall Brentwood artist Aurelia Jacobsen will exhibit more than 100 images. She creates the sea and landscape plein air works while cruising the coastline with her husband for four months leading up to the show. This year, the couple sailed more than 3,000 km along the BC coast, north to Prince Rupert and then west to Haida Gwaii. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cruising grounds of the inside passages of the BC coast are one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most scenic, sheltered and serene,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wildlife was plentiful. There were herons, gulls, terns, cormorants, loons and shear-
waters all along the way, and kingfishers working in the evening sun from silver snags fallen horizontally along the watersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; edge.â&#x20AC;? Almost every day, at anchor and while sailing underway, Jacobsen painted. On her best day she completed five pieces and on the worst, was only able to paint a few distinguishing dots on some new napkin rings. They will make up part of the sixth annual fall True Colours show â&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with other works from abstract seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at the Aurelia Jacobsen Studio starting Nov. 19 and 20. True Colours also runs Nov. 25 through 27 at the studio, 928 Greig Ave. in Brentwood Bay. Visit www.aureliajacobsen.com for more information. reporter@peninsulanews review.com
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Despite the adrenaline pumping, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month a bunch of teenage boys took two minutes to remember. Mid-game at the annual Poppy Hockey recreational tournament in Parksville, the Peninsula Bantam C1 hockey team joined their counterparts and spectators for two minutes of silence to honour those who died in the line of duty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was very nice of the tournament
organizers to ensure that we were remembering. That was the important piece,â&#x20AC;? said team manager Kathy Hansen. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only memorable moment of the weekend for the Peninsula Minor Hockey Association team. The Bantam team swept the weekend, winning six games to earn a gold medal. The run for gold started with a come-from-behind 5-4 win over Chilliwack in the semifinal. Then they beat Saanich 2-0 in the final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their gloves went off flying in the air and all of course went down to Josh (Rikhi) the goalie and swarmed him. The fans were pretty excited too,â&#x20AC;? Hansen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They worked hard, winning all six games was pretty impressive.â&#x20AC;? sports@peninsulanewsreview.com
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PEARCE, DENISE Denise Pearce was born in Toronto on February 18, 1941, to parents Marie (Kent) and Gerard Beaudoin QC. She died calmly and painlessly of cancer in her sleep at the Palliative Care Unit (Hospice) at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on the evening of Wednesday, the 9th of November, 2011. In 1965 in Toronto Denise married Nathaniel Christopher Pearce, a British Army exchange officer. Chris was stationed in Hong Kong when Denise gave birth to both Ursula and Nathaniel in 1966. They were in Canterbury, UK when in 1969 Chris left the British Army and the family moved to Sidney BC, where Denise and Chris have lived in the same waterfront home for 41 years. Denise worked in a middle school and later as a Mental Health Worker. In 1979 she gave birth to Jeremy. She completed a Bachelor of Psychology in 1985 with an A+ average at University of Victoria. In the early 1970s Denise courageously faced her fears as a person who stuttered and taught Parent Effectiveness Training and later joined the Toastmasters Club. All of this was shared along with other life journeys in her open book approach to life. Denise being her bright irreverent self was an example of authenticity and honesty. As a very strong woman, she was an inspiration to all with her open heart, active mind, endless energy, remarkable health and social ability with humour close at hand. She brought acts of kindness and generosity to the broader community with her environmental and human rights concerns. Denise and Chris travelled extensively in a VW camper with their family throughout North America. In 1998 they travelled for 18 months throughout 24 countries in Europe including: Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Morocco etc. cooking all their meals. In addition to travel, Denise enjoyed: reading (non-fiction), walking, biking as transportation, kayaking, photography, the computer, and socializing. Denise is described by friends and family as warm, loving, dynamic, open, outgoing, and highly intelligent, with a gift of making others feel comfortable and special. She will be sadly missed by her soul mate, companion, husband Chris, daughter Ursula and son Jeremy. Denise has missed her brilliant, fun late son Nathaniel (Niel). She also leaves her daughter Denise Hantsch who she gratefully reunited with in 1984, three grandchildren, one great granddaughter, three sisters, one brother, and another brother who also died of cancer, other relatives and many devoted friends. A living celebration of life was held for her at the Capital City Yacht Club on March 16, 2011. Donations, would be much appreciated to BCAPS (British Columbia Association for People Who Stutter) - a registered charity (89118 3741 RT0001) 12674 15th Ave. White Rock, BC. V4A 1K3 1-888-301-BCAP We wish to thank the community nurses, everyone at the Palliative Care Unit at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Cancer Clinic, and Associated Physicians for their wonderful care of Denise.
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passed away on November 7, 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. She is missed by her husband of 52 years, David Garlick, and all her family: sons Bob Garlick and Graham Garlick, daughter Deb Garlick, daughters in law Yasuko Garlick and Deb Morrison, grandchildren, Maya, Mina, Marina and Seth, and family in the UK as well as a great many friends and neighbours. Always living at full speed, she was an active gardener, a member and past president of the North Saanich Lawn Bowling Club, a volunteer at the Sidney Thrift Store, and a member of close knit sewing and quilting groups, who will all miss her vitality and love of life. Many thanks for the kindness and gentle care given by the hospice staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1319 Mills Road (corner of Mills Road and West Saanich Road) followed by reception. Please consider donations to cancer research in lieu of Áowers.
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June 22, 1910 November 9, 2011 Yes Dad, after living an incredible life that spanned more than 101 years, your name is here this morning. Roy was born in Grimsby England, only child of Albert & Charlotte Tidman. At age 15 he traveled on one of his grandfather’s Steam Trawlers across the Atlantic to Nova Scotia. This was the first of many wonderful boating adventures that would take him to destinations all over the world. On such adventure took place August 12, 1936, when Dad sailed to Riverport, Nova Scotia and met the beautiful “lady in red”. One year later Roy married Agnes Louise Creaser. During the next 43 years our Mom and Dad lived a life few people experience. Together they had six children; Patsy (David), Janet (Duncan), Ron (Judy), Nancy (Mel), John (Eileen), Elizabeth (Michael), 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Their marriage was based on a profound love for each other, full of travel, adventure and family gatherings. Roy had many successful careers during his lifetime, including photographer for the Halifax Chronicle, telecommunications, designer and builder of many sail and power boats. His legacy though began in 1948, when he started Tidman Construction. This would be his career for the next 30 years. Now in the third generation, The Tidman Group has been one of Victoria’s most respected builders, for more than 60 years. Even in retirement, Roy’s inquisitive mind and keen sense of observation made him a lifelong student of the world. His hobbies encompassed everything from raising tropical fish to building model railways that dazzled his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Most mornings Roy could be found sitting at his table doing his crossword puzzle. Roy was predeceased by his wife Agnes, in May 1980. His second wife Sydnay, with whom he shared seven wonderful years, died in a 1988. Roy is lovingly remembered by his wife Mona, whom he married in 1990, Mona’s four children, and also his life-long friend Glyn Jones. These are Dad’s words taken from an excerpt of his memoirs... “I consider myself most fortunate, having had a full life with the love of my family, three wonderful wives with whom I had the good fortune to see much of this great World. What more could a person wish for.” The family sends their thanks and gratitude to all the wonderful caregivers at The Peninsula and Norgarden, with special thanks to Kim Erb and Dr. Valerie Cowan for their loving care. Roy’s family would like friends to join them in a “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” as we send Dad on his final journey. December 5, 2011 from 2-4pm, at the Capital City Yacht Club, 10630 Blue Heron Rd., North Saanich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy’s name to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Rd., Saanichton BC V8M 2B2.
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MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
SIDNEY. BRIGHT 1610 sq.ft Rancher. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, 6 appliances incld. $1600.+ utils. Avail. Dec. 1st (250)656-9540.
ROOMS FOR RENT SIDNEYFurnished room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $475./mo. 250-654-0477. TILLICUM HOUSING, $500, $550. Furn, all incl, quiet & clean. Call 778-977-8288.
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SIDNEY, 2 bdrm suite, 55+, Shoal Retirement Centre, Resthaven Drive, Sidney. To arrange to view please call the manager, Independent Living 250-654-0536.
COLWOOD: UTILS incl. Furn, on bus route, walking distance to beach & Royal Roads. NS, pets neg. $550. 250-889-4499.
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CAREY RD. area, 2 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl’d, avail immed, $1100, 250-386-8365.
MORTGAGES
CENTRAL SAANICH- 1 bdrm suite. $750. utils incld. NS/NP. 250-652-0296.
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
C. SAANICH, 1 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl, priv ent, shared W/D, N/S, N/P, $750 mo, avail immed, call 250-213-8852. ESQUIMALTspacious 2 bdrm suite, lrg bdrms/kitchen/family room, W/D, utils incld. NP/NS. $1000 negotiable. Call (250)885-5750.
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SIDNEY- 3 Bdrm Rancher. Complete Reno. 1 bath, 1056sq ft flat cul-de-sac lot. NS/NP. $1,600. Lease. Firm Management, 250-544-2300.
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HOMES FOR RENT QUADRA/MCKENZIE- 3 bdrm upper, 2 bdrm down. NS/NP. (250)595-7077 (after 5pm).
TILLICUM/BURNSIDE- newly reno’d 2 bdrm lower level suite, utils & shared laundry incld. $900. Call (250)3838282 or 250-588-8885. ROCKLAND AREA Apt, large 1 bdrm, incls heat & hot water, $780/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. SIDNEY - 1 Br. Ground Floor parking, N/S, N/P. Quiet neighborhood - $800 mo. includes utilities. Available now 250-656-4686
TRIANGLE MTN. Large 1 bdrm. Laundry, new SS appl’s. NS/NP. $875. inclds utils, cbl, phone, internet. 250-474-6469
SUITES, UPPER QUADRA/MACKENZIE: 3 bdrms, $1400+ utils, sun deck, laundry incld, street prkg. Avail immed, 250-516-5556.
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SIDNEY 2-BDRM. Priv. entrance. N/P, N/S. $950. + utils. Avail Dec. 1st. (250)655-0190.
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LARGE, END unit, townhouse in quiet area. Just updated. 2 br, den, 21/2 bath, garage, patio, gardens. NS, NP. $1,700 250.885.5944 http://coastworks.com/rental
1988 FORD extended van, 1 ton propane, in running order. 250-474-3833, $1500.
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NEW townhouse, Sooke. End unit beside green space. 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths, dble garage, 6 appl. N/S, $1,395. Phone 250-580-4798. SOOKE, (2009) 3bdrm, 2.5bath avail immed, all appls incl’d, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, N/S. 250-642-0133.
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1992 BUICK REGAL. 3.1 V6, cruise control. Power windows & doorlocks. Tilt steering, air, velour interior, CD/AM/FM. Set of snow tires incld. Exc. cond. $1395. (250)479-4450.
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2009 HYUNDAI Elantra. 1owner, only 13,500 Kms, still on warranty, excellent condition, $19,500. 250-360-0892.
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AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.
MARTIN PROJECTS Home Repair & Reno’s; Tile, Drywall, Electric, Masonry, Complete Landscape Services & Drainage. Ref’s avail. Call Jeremy 250-812-9742.
IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278. MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross (250)812-4879.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.
FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. Glowing References. Insured. Affordable. 15+yrs. experience Call Les at (250)880-2002. ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278. FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
QUALITY INSTALLATIONS of Hardwood, Laminate & Tile. Insured, bonded, guaranteed! Call 250-884-5171 or online at showroomdesignworks.com
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, fall/winter cleanups, power washing. 882-3129 JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Hedges tree pruning & fall cleanups. (250)217-3589. PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.
SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
HAULING AND SALVAGE CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
Winter is coming, time to call & book your gutter cleaning! Rob: 250-882-3134 platypusvictoria.com
HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603 AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
GARDENING 10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming. Hauling. 250-479-6495.
MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.
MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com
SAFEWAY PAINTING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
Peacock Painting
MOVING & STORAGE
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades. FALL SPECIALS! WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
INSULATION
LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
UPHOLSTERY
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
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PAINTING
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Get ready for Xmas. 250-896-6071 BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602. TOP NOTCH PAINTING Over 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.
FIBRENEW EXPERTS in Redye furniture, leather, Vinyl, plastic repair, auto, burns, cuts, pet damage. (250)8917446. Visa, MC, Debit. www.werepairleather.com UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.
WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
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Friday, November 18, 2011 - PENINSULA Friday, November 18, 2011 - PENINSULA
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Donations target lung disease Christmas Seals program a major fundraiser For more than 100 years, the Lung Association, Canada’s oldest charity, has used holidaythemed seals on their mail in order to raise awareness of lung disease and funds for research and treatment. In the early days, the association battled tuberculosis. Today the mission of the B.C. Lung Association is to promote lung health and clean air while
supporting the growing number of British Columbians struggling with breathing problems including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and sleep apnea. “Christmas Seals are a very visible way of showing that people care about the continuing fight against lung disease,” said Mike Ellis, B.C. Lung Association volunteer director for the Victoria region. “Our fundraising target for the 2011 campaign is $1 million,” said Ellis. “We’re urging people to give as much as they can to help us
maintain the important lung health research and community education and patient support programs we deliver year round.” The money raised through donations to Christmas Seals funds medical research into the treatment and prevention of lung disease, patient support programs and services in communities across B.C., and helping children choose a smoke-free lifestyle. To donate call 1-800-665-5864 or visit www.bc.lung.ca. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
Mike Ellis, B.C. Lung Association volunteer director for the Victoria region, holds a jumbo copy of a Christmas seal that is part of the home mailout packages being distributed this year. Photo contributed
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING Nov. 19 10 a.m. to noon at the Brentwood Bay United Church, 7162 West Saanich Rd. Chat with neighbours and friends over coffee and goodies, then browse the craft and baking tables for interesting pieces and delicious Christmas baking. FUNDERSTANDING AND LIVING with Dementia, an Alzheimer Society presentation at Shoal Activity Centre, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. The session is for people newly diagnosed, care partners and family members. Free for everyone. Call 250-656-5537 for information and to register. AUTHORS THERESA KISHKAN and John Pass at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Join Kishkan and Pass for a reading from their recent books, Mnemonic: a book of trees and Crawlspace. Kishkan is the author of 11 books of poetry and prose, and Pass won the Governor General’s Literary Award for poetry in 2006. Book signing to follow. Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. Free. For more information or to register, call 250-6560944. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — Nov. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kiwanis breakfast and pictures with Santa at the Shoal Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT Shady Creek United Church hall, 7180 East Saanich Rd., Saturday, Nov. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Baked goods, attic treasures, Christmas wreaths plus tea time for $6 and $3 donations to the Christmas luncheon at Our Place in Victoria. FIRST FRIDAY BOOK Club at the Sidney/ North Saanich Library. Discuss great books, meet new friends and enjoy snacks at the First Friday Book Club. The December book selection is The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Friday, Dec.2, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 11-14. Free. To register, call 250-6560944.
SIDNEY SPARKLES ON Dec. 3. At 5 p.m. the Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade runs along Beacon Avenue and Second Street. At 6:15 p.m. the annual SailPast of Lighted
Boats flows along the Sidney waterfront. Best viewed from Port Sidney to Tulista Park. THE FRIENDS OF the Sidney North Saanich Library are holding an open house on
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited for coffee or tea and goodies plus an opportunity to meet Friends of the Library members
for conversation and to discover how the money the group raises benefits the library. For more information call 250656-0944 or visit www.virl.bc.ca.
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. TELUS AUTHORIZED DEALERS
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