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DENNY WARNER, Executive Director Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

ast month I talked about how amazing this part of the world is, where we live and do business. Adding to our quite diversified, protected economy, we have relatively low crime rates, beautiful scenery, stable government, etc. and it is clear why this is a location of choice for many. Following on the heels of another successful Tour of Industry, our 11th, we once again heard loudly and clearly from the businesses who operate here, of the significant challenges to operating on an island — challenges that their competition elsewhere do not share. In spite of these unique challenges, the number one reason each of them states as to why they stay here is the exceptional “quality of life”. Putting aside concerns about higher taxes,

much higher shipping and transportation costs, and a high cost of living, they stay for the lifestyle. Our diversified economy and this “quality of life” will stand us in good stead as we move into the future. Young companies, aged five years or less, are creating the majority of net new jobs. The new entrepreneurs are highly mobile, many of them are freelancers.They can and do choose to live where they are personally connected and there is a high quality of life. If we provide entrepreneurs what they need such as access to capital, talent, and technical infrastructure and assistance, we will continue to be a home for future business moguls. We must focus on attracting these entrepreneurs to our community (or grow our own) to maintain our economic diversity.

Irresistible Hellebores I BY SUSAN TICE, Russell Nursery t’s hard to resist the siren call of hellebores. Winter blooming and in a wide range of colour and form, they are long lived and never need dividing. All that and they are both drought tolerant and deer resistant. No wonder we love them! Helleborus niger, aka Christmas Rose and H. orientalis, aka Lenten Rose, are the species we are most familiar with. Hellebores seed themselves freely and are notoriously variable. That variability has long fascinated plant breeders, but has made it necessary to grow different coloured plants miles apart from each other so they can have some control over pollination. Growing hellebores has always been a bit like hosting a pot-luck dinner — they never knew what they were going to get. In recent years, thanks to new techniques like tissue culture, there has been an explosion of new hellebores readily available commercially. The popular ‘Winter Jewels Collection’ features doubles and singles, rich colours and intricate patterns. Even the names are irresistible — ‘Berry Swirl’, ‘Onyx Odyssey’, ‘Golden Lotus’, ‘Apricot Blush’ to name just a few. There is still a lot of variation with the colour and form of each plant, similar to

others of the same name but rarely identical. How to Grow Hellebores We think of hellebores as woodland plants and they grow readily in light shade, but in their native Eastern Europe, they grow in alkaline soil, in open sunny meadows. However, the plants are adaptable and will thrive our somewhat acidic soil. Although they are drought tolerant, hellebores are at their best in moist, rich, well-drained soils. At planting time, dig in plenty of leaf mould, garden compost or mushroom manure. Additional feeding is not usually needed, but an occasional application of a balanced slow release fertilizer after they bloom won’t hurt. It’s a good idea to cut off all the old foliage just as the flowers are starting to emerge. For one thing, the flowers will show better when the foliage is cut away, but the main reason is to keep the plants healthy. By spring the old foliage is ratty looking and buggy. Removing it will allow the new foliage to stay clean. Put the old foliage in the garbage, not the compost. Visit Russell Nursey for more info. 1370 Wain Road, N. Saanich. Ph: 250-656-0384. russellnursery.com

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Made in Ontario, Swim Spas by Hydropool are the perfect way to swim, exercise or play every day. The patented self-cleaning feature minimizes maintenance thus leaving you more time to get into the swim spa with family and friends. If you are going to make an investment in a swim spa, it is important that you do your homework. Not all swim spas are built the same. Talk to the folks at Skyview and see why they think their swim spas are the best quality and value. Sunrooms Skyview has been building custom sunrooms and awnings for over 31 years. Enjoy your hot tub or swim spa in any weather with a low-maintenance awning, canopy or sunroom. You will enjoy greater use of your home and garden. Available in a variety of sizes and styles, the awnings and canopies can be converted to a sun and garden room and be partially or fully enclosed in the future. Skyview’s products block the sun’s damaging UV rays and will not fade, fray, tear or dent; the solar bronze tinting allows up to a 45 per cent reduction in heat gain and glare. Skyview Industries has been serving Vancouver Island for over 31 years. Their philosophy is to provide homeowners with the best products, price and service. Skyview Industries, 1-6721 Butler Crescent, just off Keating Cross Road in Saanichton. sunspaces.com

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What do I do now? hen a “first call” comes into the funeral home and there has been a death in the family, we are usually faced with one of the following statements: “We have made pre-arrangements and have things in place to move forward”; “We have been through this before and have a pretty good idea of what to expect”; “We have never done this before… What do I do now?” In any of these cases, we are standing by ready to assist and guide the family through the next steps. I’d like to share some information that may help you feel a little more prepared if you should be faced with assisting in a loved one’s final arrangements or if you are thinking about organising your own in advance. The first detail some are not aware of is that Power of Attorney ends at death. The Executor of the Will would then have the authority to move forward with making arrangements. If there is no Will, we look to the

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Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act/ Control of Disposition, which lists, in order, who is legally allowed to then handle all arrangements for the disposition and funeral. The Executor or authorised Next of Kin, will need to contact a funeral home to assist you. A funeral arrangement can sometimes take a few hours depending on the services chosen and details to be discussed. You should make an appointment before heading to the funeral home so there is enough time set aside to answer all your questions and so your wishes can be discussed. We will be there to guide you and we always take into consideration that grief is present and needs extra patience, comfort and care. A few things to keep in mind that will be requested at the arrangement are: • The legal name, address and some form of identification of the deceased. • The deceased’s S.I.N. • Care Card number • A copy of the Will (if available) • The deceased’s parent’s names, including their mother’s maiden

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n last November’s article, we briefly reviewed a vital and core Peninsula Industry sector that is definitely under the awareness radar — i.e., agriculture, food processing and agri-tourism. As a follow-up, I would like to report today that the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is taking action to help develop this burgeoning Peninsula based industry. The Peninsula is home to many economic development engines including the manufacturing sector, the marine sector and a vibrant retail sector. Hidden in and amongst these powerhouse business sectors is an exciting and burgeoning Agritourism sector. The agriculture sector has always been a staple of Peninsula economic life. Recently we’ve seen an explosion of innovative entrepreneurs combining agriculture, farming and eat local experiences that combine to form the seeds of an exploding Peninsula-based Agri-Tourism Industry. The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce intends to help foster, promote and develop the Peninsula based Agri-Tourism Industry

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through the formation of a AgriTourism Industry Committee. The committee objectives will be to meet regularly and help identify companies involved in this developing sector, help identify marketing and promotional components to build out the sector, and help develop the industry components to allow sustainable growth and expansion. For example, representative companies that reflect this evolving agri-tourism industry include Country Bee Honey Farm (countrybeehoney.ca), 10 Acres Farms & Restaurants (10acres.ca) and the Fickle Fig Farm Market (theficklefig.ca). If you would like to be involved with this exciting endevour, contact the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at: 250-656-3616, or info@peninsulachamber.ca.

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Friday, Feb. 14, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Vancouver-based folk musician Brian Robertson has been called a genuine B.C. treasure for his well-crafted and entertaining songs about the West Coast, as well as some that reflect more universal themes of love, travel, social justice and the blues. Born and raised in Powell River, his working life suggests something of renaissance man: fisherman, mill worker, cabbie, engineer, economist and historical consultant. His extensive travels and interests spring the range, depth and authenticity of the songs he has written. brianrobertson.ca

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