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Catching up with Elizabeth MaySaanich-Gulf Islands MP is confident in the future of the Green Party in Ottawa and B.C., page 3

Literary Festival this weekendSidney’s first literary festival features readings, writings and contests, page 9

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A curious pig leans in for a better look at the camera at a farm on Lochside Drive in Central Saanich.

Satisfied in SidneySurvey shows majority of Sidney residents happy with council, town servicesSteven HeywoodNews staff

A sample of Sidney residents are happy with their quality of life in the community and appear to be willing to pay additional taxes to maintain or improve that lifestyle.

A new Ipos Reid satisfaction survey was conducted in May and June of this year. The results were made public at council’s Sept. 23 meeting and were hailed as good news for the municipality.

Three hundred Sidney residents were

contacted by phone and asked about their level of satisfaction with local services, the decisions of mayor and council, quality of life in Sidney, their top local issues and taxes, among others. In most categories, those surveyed indicated a level of satisfac-tion higher than the B.C. average in other municipalities.

Mayor Larry Cross agrees the survey acts as a barometer on how council is doing and how its decisions impact the residents.

“Overall, it shows a good reaction to

popular issues,” Cross said, “but we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We do have areas where we need to improve on.”

Communications between the Town and its residents is one of those areas where improvement is needed. Most respondents either didn’t know of, or had no particular information they needed — but those who did listed taxes, budgets and land issue matters as things about which they wanted more details.

Tim CollinsContributor

It was all the rage during the 1980s and ‘90s to streamline traffic flow by moving to the creation of one way streets, according to Steve Duck of the Sidney Traffic Improve-ment Group (STIG). But applying that con-cept to the one way section of Sidney’s Bea-con Avenue was the wrong way to go.

“The whole concept was uninviting,” said Duck. “It was a concept made popular by traffic engineers who wanted to move as many cars as possible through a city as quickly as possible. That’s not what Sidney’s main street should be about.”

Duck pointed out that municipalities right across North America have been reverting back to two-way traffic in their commercial areas. That’s why the group has been lob-bying town council to reconsider the choice made back in 1996 that led to the current one-way thoroughfare in the heart of down-town.

The question has been under review for some months. Early in 2013, a traffic study was commissioned by council and con-ducted by Victoria’s Urban Systems. That study was sent on through the Community Development Committee to council and included the statement that “the one-way section of Beacon between Fifth and Sec-ond Street was counter-intuitive and did not appear to enhance the mobility of the area.”

Two-way debate at forumBeacon Avenue the subject of a traffic direction forum Oct. 8

Please see: Sidney’s first such survey, page 5

Please see: Group wants Sidney visitors, page 22

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Peninsula News in briefScanner campaignCENTRAL SAANICH — The Saanich Peninsula Hos-pital Founda-tion kicked off a fundraising effort this week to pur-chase a new CT scanner for the facility.Their goal is to raise $1.6 mil-lion for the scan-ner, which will replace the exist-ing 10-year-old machine.See more about the scanner and the campaign on a video link at www.sphf.ca.

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Steven HeywoodNews staff

She has been called the hardest-working Member of Parliament in Canada, receiv-ing praise for both her tenac-ity and ability to raise issues on both the national and local stage.

Despite all the accolades, Elizabeth May knows the road ahead is still a tough one for the lone Green Party MP in Ottawa.

May recently visited the office of the Peninsula News Review for a sit down inter-view and update on her activities as MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and leader of the federal Green Party. She had just finished moving into a new home in Sidney and was happy to drop in on her new neighbours. She’s also in the midst of writing a new book, slated to come out in the fall of 2014. The working title is Who We Are and May said its about Canadians, national issues and how we see our-selves. It’s also going to be a little more autobiographical than she expected.

On this particular day, May said she had been on the phone in conference calls and meetings since 7:30 a.m. The job of an MP requires a person to be on-call, so to speak, at almost any hour.

“In my local office, I call the staff there constituent advocates,” May said. “They and I hear people’s issues and put ourselves in their shoes, even if it’s not neces-sarily in our jurisdiction.”

Such is the role of an

elected official — provincial, local or federal, you need to know where to direct people so they can get answers or assistance.

“Our goal is to help people get to the right person.”

Much of what May is talk-ing about is commonplace for MPs and provincial MLAs — and to some extent, local municipal politicians. Where the process differs for May is that she’s alone, a party

of one right now, and needs to be able to cross partisan lines to get results both on Parliament Hill and on the Saanich Peninsula.

She has found success here, too, winning the most recent Parliamentarian of the Year award, voted on by her non-Green Party peers in Ottawa. This accolade, she admitted, means the most to her.

“It backs up my philoso-

phy of treating everyone I meet in politics as I would anyone else. As a result, the award shows I have respect and appreciation from my colleagues in Parliament and this falls outside of party pol-itics.”

Locally, May consults with provincial and local politi-cians on a variety of issues. Most recently, May said she met with NDP MLA Gary Hol-man in Sidney — a practice she started with former B.C. Liberal MLA Murray Coell.

The local frontLast year, May found suc-

cess in lobbying Ottawa to keep the Centre for Plant Health in North Saanich open. Amongst the constitu-ency office’s day-to-day work on such issues as immigra-tion cases, VISAs and short-term visits, May has added her voice to a few other causes.

The effort to save an old Royal Canadian Air Force administration building at the Victoria airport has found May to be on their side.

Plans are to have the struc-ture torn down once the new Department of National Defence helicopter hangar is built.

“It is clear, and we will meet again on this, that the airport authority wants it torn down,” May said. “It is not, in their view, a heritage building.”

May said she’s working with proponents of its pres-ervation to change that view and seek out alternatives such as saving remnants of the building.

“It certainly means a lot to local veterans here and we do need a solution that satis-fies all sides.”

Yet not all issues she faces locally are wins. The Centre of the Universe facility at the Dominion Observatory in Saanich closed at the end of summer. May said she had worked with NDP MLA Lana Popham on trying to find ways of keeping the public interpretive centre open.

Envy with GreenElectoral wins bolster Elizabeth May’s confidence in the future of the Green Party

Steven Heywood/News staff

MP Elizabeth May gestures during a speech at a Sidney event earlier this year.

PlEaSE SEE: May’s eyes on, page 8

“I can’t claim credit for everything. But I am certain this riding isn’t being treated any worse than any other riding.” – Elizabeth May

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Cross said commu-nications is a high pri-ority item in council’s upcoming strategic planning session, as well as their recently-completed communica-tions plan.

“We have heard that people aren’t always getting the message,” he said, “so we need to use a variety of meth-ods to reach them.”

The survey indicated people’s preferred methods of getting information is through Town newsletters and the local newspaper.

Respondents also stated they would be willing to pay additional taxes to either maintain or improve local munic-ipal services. Fifty-seven per cent of them favoured increased taxes (the B.C. norm is 49 per cent) while only 29 per cent sug-gested cutting services would be preferable. Eighty-nine per cent of respondents said they get good or very good value from the Town for their taxes.

This is Sidney’s first such survey, said chief administrative officer Randy Humble. It was done to get additional feedback from the community as coun-cil heads into strate-gic planning later this month. What it does, he said, is set a benchmark for the community.

“Overall, it’s a very good news story for the Town,” Humble said. “It indicates a strong level

of satisfaction with how the Town is being man-aged and the decision-making of mayor and council.”

Issues raised in the survey — transporta-tion, affordable hous-ing and growth and development being the main ones — will be reviewed by staff, Hum-ble said, and discussed by council.

The survey cost the Town approximately $10,000. Humble said he doesn’t recommend it be done every year; perhaps only once per council term of office.

The full Ipsos Reid satisfaction survey can be viewed on the Town’s website, www.sidney.ca.

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Devon MacKenzieNews staff

A body was discovered in the water at Capital City Yacht Club in North Saanich last week.

The man, who lived aboard his

boat at the marina on Blue Heron Road, was found in the water between two boats by passersby on the morning of Sept. 27.

Sidney North Saanich RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service were on hand throughout the morning and into the afternoon to remove the body and investigate.

Authorities are calling it “a non-suspicious sudden death” and have not released information on the man’s identity.

Body found at marinaPolice calling man’s death non-suspicious

Steven HeywoodNews staff

Sixteen management staff at the Town of Sidney have had their wages frozen for two years in a moratorium enacted by mayor and council.

At council’s Sept. 23 meeting, approval was given to stop the practice of matching manage-ment salary increases to negoti-ated terms with unionized work-ers. The moratorium covers 2014 and 2015.

Chief Administrative Officer Randy Humble said the affected staff were aware the freeze was coming, so it wasn’t a surprise. He said council’s action was not brought about by any financial issues within the municipality

but more of a realiza-tion the Town needed to recognize local eco-nomic realities.

“I think council is saying the Town is not in isolation from the current economic impacts on business and residents,” he said.

Since 2008, when the national and pro-vincial economies took a turn for the worse, concerns have persisted about when fortunes might recover.

Humble added there was a sig-nificant salary review for man-agement staff in 2007, during which wages were increased to keep pace, and be competitive with, similar positions within other Capital Regional District municipalities.

In a media release, Mayor Larry Cross said council

believes the wages for their management staff are competitive in comparison with the region.

“However we must also appreciate the realities and financial pressures that cur-rently face many of our citizens and busi-nesses,” he stated. “There is a realization

amongst council that the econ-omy is still very much in recov-ery mode and, consequently, it is incumbent upon us to provide a level of responsibility and lead-ership in this tenuous economic climate.”

The Town of Sidney is sched-uled to enter into new contract negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 374 at the end of the year.

— with files from the Town of [email protected]

Town staff wages frozenCouncil enacts wage moratorium for two years

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Sidney’s first such survey sets benchmark

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OUR VIEW

Can get some satisfactionL

ife’s good in Sidney.A survey of 300 citizens gave the

municipality glowing reviews for the services it delivers, how it responds to its residents, council’s decision-

making process and how life in general is pretty darn great in Sidney-By-The-Sea.

This should come as no surprise, considering some of the bigger issues facing the community include which direction people should be driving down the street or how local businesses can tell their stories better to a broader market. And, as outlined in Wednesday’s PNR, even local youth realize that they’ve got it good in Sidney.

In broad strokes, most people would agree Sidney has a lot to offer and life here isn’t that bad at all.

There are more serious issues, of course. Sidney isn’t perfect.

Mayor Larry Cross realizes this fact and is quick to point out that, despite the survey’s glowing picture of the town and how it’s being run under his watch, there is room for improvement. The municipality is taking steps to do just that — from recognizing a stagnant economy is having an impact and backing various marketing initiatives and events and taking their own finances in hand, to opening up new ways of communicating with residents about the goings-on at town hall.

He has to be bolstered somewhat by survey respondents’ apparent willingness to pay more taxes to maintain or improve local services. Normally, no one wants to pay more taxes. People must have been caught at home on a good day to answer so positively to taxation questions.

It’s great news that a representative portion of the population finds the local quality of life quite high. And apart from minor griping, most people and groups appear willing to work together to keep that lifestyle alive in Sidney.

There are certainly upgrades and tweaks to be made — plenty of people are stepping up to help inspire positive change — so let’s hope that future decisions keep Sidney on that path.

Some of our neighbours to the south did everything they could this week to prevent the great republic from being

tainted by universal health care.

They forced the closure of parts of the American government, starting with the operation of the national parks.

“America’s greatest idea” will pay the price for those who would tarnish the braintrust of freedom with socialist notions from the north.

Extend medical benefits to everybody! Indeed. From my cold, dead fingers. If you can’t afford medical benefits, then, well … die.

What is it about universal health care that scares politically conservative Americans? Is it such a bad thing? I mean we’re not talking about allowing, well, I don’t even want to say what unsavory behaviours we could draw disturbing comparisons with.

I don’t understand it, but if I follow the “logic,” the issue goes something like this:

Conservative Republicans – as

opposed to regular Republicans, I guess – want to stop President Barack Obama from introducing a medicare bill so badly that they’ll

hold the operation of the U.S. government for ransom.

Drop the health-care provisions of the budget or the Republicans will shut down major portions of the federal government by refusing to pass the budget bill.

Only in America.The Republicans

have agreed (amongst themselves) to a plan that would fund government

operations in return for delaying the health-care provisions for a year.

The president doesn’t want to do this because health care reform is a major component of his legislative plan, a plan which the election campaign was partly fought on. You know, the election that the Republicans lost. It’s not just in Campbell River where the losers of an election think they still have the right to dictate how the city should be run.

So, the Republicans are willing to shut down non-essential services (like national parks because some

people think national parks aren’t essential) in order to prevent health-care reform.

Okay, I get it that universal health care is expensive. But whenever you discuss government spending in the U.S., you can always fall back on that dependable old saw, “If the U.S. government just gave health care (or insert any program) a portion of the money it spends on the military …”

It’s not the sustainability debate that puzzles me, it’s the vehemence with which opponents in the U.S. view health care. It’s the red scare of the 21st century, which, of course, has been raging since, well, the red scare of the 1950s and ’60s. It’s an ideological issue.

Why do health-care opponents not want to offer health services to all or most of the U.S. citizens who can’t afford it? Why is that such a bad thing?

Of course, the fear for Canadians about Republican antics is that our Conservatives start to get funny ideas.

Luckily, we don’t have to shut down the federal government to get our way, the prime minister just has to prorogue Parliament.

Alistair Taylor is editor of the Campbell River Mirror.

Universal health-care propositionthe new ‘red scare’ for America

‘Extend medical benefits to everybody! Indeed.’

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Compost in Central Saanich, census dataReaders respond: Stench needs to be eliminated

I feel compelled to respond to the letter Bullying Tactics Not Necessary.

I don’t have a computer so can’t visit the website men-tioned in the letter. I can only go by what I read in the PNR. There certainly have been enough opinions expressed on both sides and I do have some experience in living with odour 24/7.

I think what the Tanner Ridge people are trying des-perately to say is for them, it is a very serious concern.

If you look up the word odour in Roget’s Thesau-rus you will find 15 defini-tions. It doesn’t take long for your nose to recognize the odour as a putrid stench. This stench permeates your house, your car, your clothes, your body, so that eventually you feel you are the stench. You can’t go anywhere and leave it behind.

That, to me, is a very seri-ous psychological problem, especially to people who are sensitive to smells. Even per-fumes are sickening to some.

Let us all do our part. Try to create less waste and com-post our own waste, if we can. The composting facility is a good idea and very nec-essary but eliminating the stench has to be addressed.

No one should have to feel like they’ve been sprayed by a skunk.

Katie BoothSidney

Composting needs better options

Brenda Jordison (PNR let-ters Sept. 25) is disappointed in the tactics used by the farm and resident neighbours of Foundation Organics to force bylaw compliance on this facility.

I am sure Foundation Organics feels the same. However, I suggest the Tan-ner Ridge community web site is a genuine reflection of the concerns that face these residents daily. Without com-munity context the casual visitor cannot know what is accurate and what is not. Is there inflamed rhetoric on the members forum? Yes. But the website’s purpose is not to explain the greater issues to casual visitors but to serve those already knowledgeable of those issues.

Anyone who has attended recent Central Saanich coun-cil or CRD meetings has heard and seen the scale of the respiratory, sinus, throat and migraine complaints. Are these ’socially responsible, honest community mem-bers’ organized and focussed in their purpose to restore the quality of the air they breathe? Absolutely. Do they think they have a right to hold any business account-able for its ongoing failure to meet bylaw compliance — particularly when it affects their health? Yes they do.

There are better ways to accomplish the diversion of kitchen waste from the land-fill and the CRD is exploring those options.

Rebecca CotterellCentral Saanich

Do it rightRe: Composter squandered

opportunity, PNR Sept. 20 )I agree Foundation Organ-

ics has squandered a unique opportunity to demonstrate they are able to operate their composting facility properly.

That is not the central issue, however. If farmers on the Peninsula want to do composting to improve their lands, they can do so. If they wish to establish a commer-cial composting facility they should adhere to the munici-

pal bylaws, locate in areas zoned industrial and pay the appropriate taxes.

Carl EriksenCentral Saanich

Avoiding dubious, obsolete points

Re: less debate, more facts, PNR Sept. 27.

I always avoid what John Upward calls “obsolete and dubious points.” I did not record which schools had been replaced by new ones since that is already on record and not the point I was making — which was that we continue to invest in education. I said we have more people in the 10-19 year old category than the CRD average. As a percentage of population this is correct, from the 2011 Census data — I regret I did not clarify ratio versus gross numbers.

There is nothing obsolete or dubious about Stats Can-ada 2011 Census data. That’s the most recent census data available.

In the CTQ report I cannot find a statement “North Saan-ich has the oldest per capita populace in Canada.” Nor is it a genuine fact. Sections 3.5 and 5.9 of the report deal with older folks. The report says “the 65+ age group is

well above the national aver-age” and “North Saanich is shown to have one of the oldest populations on the Island,” but does not quote the source.

What do Stats Canada and the CBC say? A Portrait of Seniors in Canada (Stats Can) defines seniors as 65 years and older. The CBC website details information based on the 2011 Census and CP report of 29 May 2012. The CBC reported:

• Peterborough, Ont.,had the highest percentage of seniors in Canadian munici-palities — 19.5 per cent.

• Parksville, B.C. had the highest percentage of seniors in smaller communities at 38.6 per cent.

So, the answer is that truth is above all the essence of democracy. Democracy is government of the people for and by the people — all of them. We do not need rul-ers, particularly in our bogus democracies where majorities may mean only 25 per cent of the electors.

As French dramatist Robert de Fler said, “Democracy is the name we give the people whenever we need them.”

So, am I factual in my com-ments? Dear reader, you decide — I rest my case.

David OlsenNorth Saanich

Residents are fighting backI

am writing in response to Brenda Jordison’s letter regarding what she sees as bullying tactics by the resi-dents of Tanner Ridge towards Foun-dation Organics.

No one involved here is ganging up on a poor defenceless business owner. Never mind that this business should never have been set up on a farm in the first place because it is in an industrial, rather than an agricultural, concern.

The business in question has behaved in a disrespectful manner towards its neighbourhood since it began.

Central Saanich bylaws have been flouted (the District has filed suit against

Foundation Organics) and the opera-tions plan it submitted to the CRD hasn’t been abided by, including such things as doors have been constantly left open when the plan stated they would be closed and compost is reported to have been sold when agricultural compost is to be exclusively applied to the land it was made on.

This is not a poor little business trying to get by and get along with its neigh-bours. This is an aggressive, law-flouting business that is polluting the air in Cen-tral Saanich and not even trying to make nice with the community.

It’s also more than just a bad smell

we’re dealing with.Many of us have developed acute

sinus and respiratory problems or those with chronic health issues have experi-enced exacerbation of their symptoms.

Bottom line: this is an unhealthy, unfriendly and inappropriate industrial operation that does not belong in a resi-dential neighbourhood and it most cer-tainly should be shut down.

The residents of Tanner Ridge and Martindale Valley are the ones who have been bullied by Foundation Organ-ics and now we’re fighting back.

Andree PenriceCentral Saanich

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In Sidney, the issue earlier this year over sea walls being built in Roberts Bay ended with another one put up, to the dismay of some local environ-mentalists. But May said she can’t criticize the Town or anyone else on that.

“I had spoken with all of the relevant players and they are all solid, good people,” she said, adding they should be able to meet in future to create a coastline regime that combines municipal and land-owner needs with pro-tection for places like Shoal Harbour and the bay.

“I can’t claim credit for everything,” May added. “But I am certain this riding isn’t being treated any worse than any other riding, even

though it’s not a Con-servative-held constitu-ency.”

It’s getting easier being Green

May’s victory in Saanich-Gulf Islands in 2011 was a precursor of sorts for additional Green Party support at the provincial level. This year, Andrew Weaver won the B.C. Green Party’s first seat in the legislature. In Saanich North and the Islands candidate Adam Olsen placed a strong third in one of the province’s tightest electoral races. Olsen has since been named the provincial party’s interim leader.

“It shows that it’s not just me that can get elected for the Green Party,” May said.

These successes cre-ate new opportunities for the Greens at evey

level, from a new pool of funding to help in future campaigns, to the interest from addi-tional volunteers and supporters.

Yet there are still a few obstacles to the ultimate breakout for the party — winning more seats in Victoria and Ottawa and ulti-mately full party status.

One is the idea that a vote for the Green Party at any level is a vote wasted. May said her and Weaver’s recent victories show that people still vote for what they want — and that in itself is not a waste.

“If people don’t feel their vote is reflective of what they want, and then they vote out of fear, that leads to lower voter turnout next time.”

One of the goals of May’s regular series of town hall meetings in her constituency (which wrapped up last month) is making people aware of what’s she’s doing in-between elections. That, she said, helps raise issues in the community — and raise her party’s profile.

Yet she admitted she is still only one MP in what could be called a small party in Canada. That means she is still left out of national lead-ership debates during federal elections.

“That’s one of my big-gest hurdles. Getting into that debate would be a big step.”

There is hope for May and the Greens. The number of independent candidates winning seats in various levels of government is on the rise as voters seek out people they think will do a better job outside of partisan politics.

While it’s still a drop in the bucket, it’s a change in voter atti-tudes that cannot be ignored.

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In Sidney, the issue earlier this year over sea walls being built in Roberts Bay ended with another one put up, to the dismay of some local environ-mentalists. But May said she can’t criticize the Town or anyone else on that.

“I had spoken with all of the relevant players and they are all solid, good people,” she said, adding they should be able to meet in future to create a coastline regime that combines municipal and land-owner needs with pro-tection for places like Shoal Harbour and the bay.

“I can’t claim credit for everything,” May added. “But I am certain this riding isn’t being treated any worse than any other riding, even

though it’s not a Con-servative-held constitu-ency.”

It’s getting easier being Green

May’s victory in Saanich-Gulf Islands in 2011 was a precursor of sorts for additional Green Party support at the provincial level. This year, Andrew Weaver won the B.C. Green Party’s first seat in the legislature. In Saanich North and the Islands candidate Adam Olsen placed a strong third in one of the province’s tightest electoral races. Olsen has since been named the provincial party’s interim leader.

“It shows that it’s not just me that can get elected for the Green Party,” May said.

These successes cre-ate new opportunities for the Greens at evey

level, from a new pool of funding to help in future campaigns, to the interest from addi-tional volunteers and supporters.

Yet there are still a few obstacles to the ultimate breakout for the party — winning more seats in Victoria and Ottawa and ulti-mately full party status.

One is the idea that a vote for the Green Party at any level is a vote wasted. May said her and Weaver’s recent victories show that people still vote for what they want — and that in itself is not a waste.

“If people don’t feel their vote is reflective of what they want, and then they vote out of fear, that leads to lower voter turnout next time.”

One of the goals of May’s regular series of town hall meetings in her constituency (which wrapped up last month) is making people aware of what’s she’s doing in-between elections. That, she said, helps raise issues in the community — and raise her party’s profile.

Yet she admitted she is still only one MP in what could be called a small party in Canada. That means she is still left out of national lead-ership debates during federal elections.

“That’s one of my big-gest hurdles. Getting into that debate would be a big step.”

There is hope for May and the Greens. The number of independent candidates winning seats in various levels of government is on the rise as voters seek out people they think will do a better job outside of partisan politics.

While it’s still a drop in the bucket, it’s a change in voter atti-tudes that cannot be ignored.

May’s eyes on leadership debateContinued from page 3


Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May, centre, at an All Buffleheads Day event in Sidney.


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• The Greater Victoria Police Chorus concert at the Saanich Peninsula Pres-byterian Church Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 school age children and are available at the church office (250-656-2241) and at the door.

• Sidney Con-cert Society at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) hap-pens Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and features Violin Virtuosity featur-ing Soloist Nancy DiNovo. Tickets (at Tanner’s Books) are $20 for adults, $10 for students and youth under 19 are free.

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Sidney Literary Festival kicks off this weekendDevon MacKenzieNews staff

The Sidney Literary Festival kicks off today (Fri-day, Oct. 4) and features something for everyone over the three day event.

The festival spans the weekend and will include workshops, readings and meet-and-greets with local authors. A youth writing contest has also been taking place in advance of the Festival and the winners will be announced at a gala event on Saturday’s evening event. Honourable mention winners will be announced tonight (Friday) at the Friday night gala event at North Saanich Middle School.

Full information and an up-to-date schedule can be found online at sidneyliteraryfestival.com.

Sidney Literary Festival schedule Tickets for all events are available at Tanners

Books. All workshops for ages 9-18 are youth spon-sored workshops.FRIDAY — Age 12 to 15 writer’s workshop with

Sylvia Olsen from 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. at North Saa-nich School (register at school library).

Age 12 to 15 writer’s workshop with Wendy Mor-ton from 1 to 2:20 p.m. at North Saanich Middle School (register at school library).

Age 16 to 18 writer’s workshop with Brian Brett

at Parkland Secondary School from 11:30 to 1 p.m. (register at school library).

Friday night gala ($20) hosted by Gregor Crai-gie and Elizabeth May at North Saanich Middle School. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a student performance and readings by M.A.C. Far-rant, Anny Scoones, Grant McKenzie, Sylvia Olsen, Pamela Porter and Nikki Tate. SATURDAY — Pamela Porter, Grant McKenzie,

Nicola Furlong and Joan Neudecker will be read-ing at the Sidney Pier Hotel in the Sallas Room on Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Patrick Lane and Anny Scoones will read and from 2 to 3 p.m. Susan Musgrave and Brian Brett will read from their works. Mark Zuehlke will be at the Military Book store from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and Arthur Black and M.A.C. Farrant from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Sidney Pier Hotel.

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Whether it’s the Sid-ney street market, the

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with events and activi-ties. Given that situ-ation, Sidney should have no problem in attracting visitors.

Yet, based upon last year’s tourist figures, visits to Sidney and to the Saanich Peninsula in general have been flat and it’s a challenge that the Sidney Com-munity Development Committee is meeting head-on.

The Development Committee is an ad hoc group formed by town council to address the question of how best to bring more footsteps into Sidney, according to committee chair, Cliff McNeil-Smith.

“There’s a gap between events and marketing and it’s important to get all the stakeholders on the same page and to offer them some support,” said McNeil-Smith.

On Sept. 23, the Com-mittee presented coun-cil with a report which called for the establish-ment of an event liaison position.

Specifically, it was recommended the position should be under contract to Dis-tinctly Sidney (also known as the Sidney Business Improvement Area) with funding for the position to be shared between that organization and the Town of Sidney.

The event liaison would be responsible for working collabora-tively with businesses, community organiza-tions and individuals who host events.

Council received the report but did not immediately adopt its recommendations, although they did pass a motion that stated that council sees merit in the proposal.

They then passed

the matter back to administration, asking that a further report be prepared to review the funding and gover-nance of the proposed position.

It’s not the first time the position has been studied by administra-tion.

The position of a community events coordinator was identi-fied by staff in a Janu-ary, 21, 2011 report to council which was a follow-up to a 2010 document which also focused on the need for a community events coordinator.

Then, at the Sept. 17, 2012 Administration and Finance Committee meeting it was resolved that “a future Events Coord inator /Com-munity Development Officer position within the Town of Sidney be referred to the 2013 Budget deliberations.”.

There was also some

discussion at that time as to whether a stand-alone events coordi-nator was needed or whether the role should be part time or merged with functions such as economic development or communications.

The delays are a little frustrating for McNeil-Smith, but he said he is hopeful that, this time around, the position will be established.

“We all know we should be doing bet-ter than we are,” said McNeil-Smith.

He said a key mea-sure of the event liai-son’s success will be the numbers — specifi-cally the attendance to events and to down-

town Sidney busi-nesses.

If the report is adopted, the event liaison will have help in achieving those increased numbers.

That report calls for periodic input from a core group of advisory stakeholders, includ-ing: the Sidney Event Advisory Group, the Mary Winspear Centre, the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula, the Penin-sula Celebrations Soci-ety, the Sidney Histori-cal Museum and the Town of Sidney.

“We’re all in this together, and together we can make it work,” said McNeil-Smith.

The Committee’s report also contained a list of 12 essential duties and responsi-bilities and called for an increased level of awareness of events to be created with Sidney businesses.

That is particularly true of those events that have the potential for creating increased patron traffic in those businesses.

That awareness opens the door for an increase in promo-tional and sponsorship opportunities.

“That sort of syn-ergy helps everyone,” said McNeil-Smith. “Not only the events, but the businesses, the visitors, our residents — they’re all going to benefit.”

No date has been set for the administra-tive report on the ques-tion, but McNeil-Smith is confident that it will not be a lengthy pro-cess this time around.

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A Saanich man is facing three child pornography charges and a charge related to attempting to locate a minor to commit a sexual offence.

Norman Robert Lewis, 66, appeared in Victoria court on Sept. 23 on charges of accessing, pos-sessing and distributing child por-nography and for communicating to arrange the abduction or sexual assault of a person under 16. His next court hearing is Dec. 3.

Saanich police arrested Lewis in August, searched his house and seized his computers based on infor-mation passed on by the Vancouver Police Department.

Saanich police say earlier this year, Lewis allegedly transferred child porn images to a person he was com-municating with through a online chatroom. That person also alleg-edly agreed to arrange for Lewis to

engage in a sex offence with a child, but that online chat partner turned out to be an undercover officer with the Vancouver police.

Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie said the charges are based on infor-mation gleaned from computers in Lewis’s home and from the under-cover officer, but he couldn’t release details on the volume of material allegedly on the computers or that had been distributed through the Internet.

Lewis doesn’t have a criminal record and no minors are known to be living in his house, Eassie said. He was released on conditions that include not being around minors, not going to places where minors con-gregate, not possessing devices that can access the Internet and not pos-sessing pornography.

“It is disturbing to consider people within this community are allegedly engaging in this kind of activity.”

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Boland, a Grade 5 student at Kel-set Elementary School has par-ticipated in the Terry Fox Run since her first year in elemen-tary school, and this year she got a special surprise.

When she was in Grade 1, Cas-sidy started going from class to class with her Educational Assistant, Kathy Gilbey, collect-ing Toonies for Terry. She did this each year with Gilbey who is a long time devoted Terry Fox Run supporter.

At the time, Cassidy (who has Down syndrome) didn’t under-stand what cancer was but she could verbalize that Terry had a broken leg and that he ran to help others in need.

“On weekly class walks, when Cassidy started lagging behind, the only way to get her to catch up would be to say “let’s run” and Cassidy would reply, “run like Terry” and off she’d go with a smile on her face,” explained Julie McManus, the Teacher-Librarian at Kelset.

Her devotion and inspiration derived from the cause became particularly poignant last November when Cassidy was diagnosed with Acute Lympho-

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to Vancouver to support her through the difficult protocols for treating the cancer and the complications that come with

the treatment and Down Syn-drome.

Fortunately, Cassidy was able to return to Kelset Elementary this September.

This year, Marilyn Hodgson, a Grade 2/3 teacher and orga-nizer of the annual Kelset Terry Fox Run, received a special red T-shirt to be worn by a cancer survivor in the school from the Terry Fox foundation.

“The Terry Fox Run at Kelset happened last week on Thurs-day (Sept. 26) but that day Cassidy’s platelet count hap-pened to be down and she was exhausted,” said McManus.

“She was quite tired after lunch and was resting on a couch but there was no stop-ping her and when it was time for the run she perked up, put on that special red shirt and started walking around the field with her sister, Shaelynne, who’s in Kindergarten,” said McManus.

“Cassidy was truly in her ele-ment and had a big smile on her face. As she traveled around, Kathy would suggest taking a break and Cassidy would flash a big smile and simply say, ‘I keep going.’”

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Fire Prevention Week this year is all about preventing kitchen fires. Thirty-three percent of all fires in B.C. start in the kitchen. In fact, more fires start in the

kitchen than in any other room of the house.

Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling of boiling food. • If you must leave the kitchen, even for a short time, turn off the stove. • When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay home and use a timer to remind yourself. • If you have young children, use the stove’s back burners whenever possible.

Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove • When you cook, wear clothing with tight-fitting sleeves.

• Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, towels or anything else that can burn away from your stovetop.

• Clean up food and grease from the burners, stovetops and the oven. • Don’t store combustibles in drawer below the oven.

Focus on the kitchenCooking oil and grease fires are a major cause of residential fires in

Canada. Kitchen fires due to cooking oil or grease igniting into flames cause the fastest-spreading and most destructive type of residential fire. When cooking with grease or oil, it is extremely important that you plan ahead so that you will know how to react fast to fire.

• Keep a pan lid or cookie sheet handy in case grease or oil catches fire. Never attempt to move a flaming pot or pan away from the stove.

The movement can fan the flames and so spread the fire. The pan will also likely be very hot, causing you to drop it. In either case, you are plac-

ing yourself at great risk. Your immediate action should be to smother the fire by sliding a lid or flat cookie sheet over the pan. Afterwards, turn off the

heat and exhaust the fan, allowing the pan time to cool. Most importantly, react fast, because grease fires spread very quickly.

• Keep your oven clean. Grease and food splatters can ignite at high temperatures. Ensure that you wear oven mitts when removing cook-

ing containers to avoid serious burns.• When cooking with a microwave, be aware of three things: the

heat is reflected by the metal interior; heat can pass through glass, plastic and other materials, and; heat is absorbed by the food.Use caution at all times. — Source: Fire Prevention Canada

It’s all about prevention


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FIRE PREVENtIoN WEEk oct. 6-12 cRImE ANd SAFEty AWARENESSStay fire safe at home Fall and winter driving habits

Prepare for changing weather

Central Saan-ich Police Ser-vice reminds

everyone on the Peninsula that fall has arrived, and with that comes shorter days and longer nights.

The seasonal change can also result in increased chance of pedes-trian accidents on roads because of darker or low-visi-bility weather.

Central Saanich Police Service offers a few tips to pedes-trians and drivers as we move into fall:

• Pedestrians should dress to be seen.

Wear bright and reflective clothing when walking at night and especially in bad weather.

• Drivers should be aware of pedes-trians crossing at night or in low-vis-ibility weather, and pedestrians should always make sure to have eye contact with a driver before stepping out into a roadway or intersec-tion — even if you are in a crosswalk or crossing with lights.

• For pedestrians, hearing is an impor-tant safety sense.

Listen for approaching vehi-cles that you may not see but are potentially travel-ling in your path.

— News staff

Having children learn about fire safety early is key, says Central

Saanich Fire Department Chief Ron French — not only for their own education, but for their parents as well.

That’s why the local department hosts the annual Grade 5 Expo — a day of learning for local students at their fire hall. They are sent through eight different sta-tions to learn about safety and the job that firefighters do in the community.

“It’s the right age to get at them with the information,” French says.

With the support from teachers, the students take the information back home and share it with their par-ents.

That’s good news, as fire safety is everyone’s busi-ness.

Jim Tweedhope, fire Chief for the Town of Sidney’s vol-unteer department, says the department encourages peo-ple to make sure they have working fire alarms in their homes and businesses. As well, people should have a plan to be able to get out of their houses safely, in case there’s a fire.

That involves having two ways out — in case the main exit in your plan is cut off by

fire or smoke.“It all comes down to hav-

ing a plan,” he says.At the North Saanich Vol-

unteer Fire Department, Chief Gary Wilton says they have received 341 calls to date in 2012. That’s on par with previous years, where they average some 550 calls.

Those are for various emergencies, from fires and car accidents, to alarms of all types and other assistance

requests.“It’s amazing how regular

it is,” Wilton says about the calls.

Wilton says there’s one concern he has about being able to reach people when they call for help.

It’s people’s house address signs.

Often they are covered up and in some cases, they don’t exist at all.

Knowing where they are

going is the first step to reaching people with help, he says.

“It’s amazing how many people just don’t have (address signs). We will even supply and install them if we’re asked.”

Even with information in the households and a dedicated fire department, French says prevention is still the key to fire safety.

He urges residents to keep

an uncluttered house to avoid fire and asks people to make sure their electrical appliances are working.

“A lot of our fires are attributed to electrical wires an appliances,” he explains.

Then, he adds, make sure the home has a visible address — so that emer-gency personnel can find you when you need them the most.

— News staff

Saanich Peninsula fire chiefs say: learn safety early

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North Saanich fire Chief Gary Wilton looks out from atop the new tower at the upgraded Wain Road fire hall.

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Town of Sidney 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney BC V8L 1Y7

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FIRE PREVENtIoN WEEk oct. 6-12 cRImE ANd SAFEty AWARENESSStay fire safe at home Protect your online identity

Ten tips to stay fire safe

1. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, test it monthly and change the battery yearly. 2. Never leave cooking unattended. 3. Don’t overload electrical outlets. 4. Never leave candles unattended. 5. Stub cigarettes out completely and dispose of them safely. 6. Never store gasoline indoors. 7. Prevent arson by keeping your property clean of trash and flammables. 8. Keep flammable materials such as curtains and furniture at least one metre away from space heaters. 9. Store matches and lighters in a child-proof drawer or cabinet. 10. Create and practice a fire escape plan with your whole family. Get out, stay out and call 911.

Halloween is coming and with that comes reminders to all about

safety this time of year, said Cpl. Pat Bryant of the Central Saanich Police Service.

“This time of year is fun for people of all ages but it can also pose challenges for those who choose to cele-brate it.

“Above all, it’s important that you and your children remain safe,” he said.

Bryant’s tips for keeping kids safe include staying off

the road and staying visible.“We expect trick-or-treat-

ers to be out during nor-mal evening hours, so they need to be aware of traf-fic and drivers need to use extra caution when driving through our community,” he said.

“Trick-or-treaters should always use sidewalks and driveways, and avoid the street if at all possible.”

Bryant also added these tips for parents when send-ing out their children on the

big night:

• Children should use a flashlight while walking to help their visibility, espe-cially in rural areas.

• Parents can adhere reflective tape or stickers to children’s costumes or treat bags or have them wear a reflective bracelet to up their visibility to drivers.

• Young trick or treaters should always be accompa-

nied by an adult.

• If allowing older youth to trick-or-treat without super-vision, pre-plan a route with them in advance.

• Be sure trick-or-treat-ers are wearing well-fitting shoes.

• Avoid costumes that drag on the ground or impede your child’s vision. Any face masks should allow for full visibility and breathing.

• Candy should not be eaten unless checked by an adult first.

Bryant noted that Hallow-een is a time for adult cel-ebrators as well, and that police will be on patrol that night making sure people are staying safe.

“We will be out conduct-ing routine patrols and coun-terattack roadblocks so make sure to plan a safe ride home,” he reminded.

— News staff

Police service provides some timely Halloween safety tips

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The RCMP is active on the water around the Saanich Peninsula.

From the RCMP, here are their top cyber crime prevention tips.• Use strong passwords. Use different user ID and password combinations

for different accounts and avoid writing them down. Change them on a regu-lar basis.

• Activate your firewall. Firewalls are the first line of cyber defense; they block connections to unknown or bogus sites and will keep out some types of viruses and hackers.

• Use anti-virus and malware software. Prevent viruses from infecting your computer by installing and regularly updating anti-virus software.

• Be social-media savvy. Make sure your social networking profiles (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc.) are set to private. Check your security set-tings. Be careful what information you post online. Once it is on the Internet, it is there forever!

• Secure your mobile devices. Be aware that your mobile device is vulner-able to viruses and hackers. Download applications from trusted sources.

• Protect your data. Use encryption for your most sensitive files such as tax returns or financial records, make regular back-ups of all your important data, and store it in another location.

• Protect your e-identity. Be cautious when giving out personal information on the Internet. For more information on helping children protect themselves while on the Internet, visit: cybertip.ca. — Source: RCMP

Preventing crime online


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Town of Sidney2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney ..................... (250) 656-1184

District of Central Saanich

1903 Mt. Newton X Rd. Saanichton .......... (250) 652-4444The Denture Clinic3-2227 James White Boulevard Sidney ..... (250) 655-7009Panorama Recreation Centrewww.panoramarecreation.ca1885 Forest Park Drive North Saanich ....... (250) 656-7271

District of North Saanich1620 Mills Road in North Saanich .............. (250) 656-0781Victoria International Airport201-1640 Electra Blvd Sidney ..................... (250) 953-7500

HometownHeroes PENINSULA’S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS 2013

Rob Nelson, Deputy ChiefDistrict of Central Saanich, Public Works

Forrest Owens, Asst. ChiefCent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Ron French, Fire ChiefCent. Saanich Fire Dept.

John Robertson, Asst. ChiefCent. Saanich Fire Dept.

The following businesses offer their thanks and appreciation for your hard work and dedication.

Central Saanich

Mike Crocker, Fire� ghterUniversity of Victoria

Ian Ban� eld, Fire� ghterFortis BC Natural Gas

Rob Syverson, LieutenantCent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Rob Panter, Fire� ghterG4S

Michelle Warren, Fire� ghterBC Ferries

Brian McAdam, CaptainUniversity of Victoria

Damon O’Brien, Fire� ghterMcKimm & Lott

Brian Bickford, Fire� ghterBickford Excavating

Brent McMillen, Fire� ghterVIHA

Dan Little, CaptainCity of Victoria, Public Works

Daryl Hall, Fire� ghterAccess Records

John Inoke, Fire� ghterAccess Records

Phil Reaume, Fire� ghterButchart Gardens

Emiliano Hernandez, Fire� ghterFalcon Heights Contracting

Tim Dutchak, Fire� ghter BC Ambulance Service

Greg Johnson, Fire� ghterDistrict of Saanich

Keith Yeo, LieutenantBC Transit

Jodi Hensel, Fire� ghterPaci� c Institure of Sports Excellence

Darren Morson, CaptainDistrict of Saanich

Pat Robbins, Fire� ghterScotia Bank Commercial Banking

Randy Munro, Fire� ghterDistrict of Central Saanich, Public Works

Tristan Gentile, Fire� ghterMichells Brothers Farm

Duncan Yeo, Fire� ghterCoastal Construction

Brennan Gummer, Fire� ghterCent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Leigh Bissenden, Fire� ghterCapital Regional District

Bruce Rosenthal, Fire� ghterIsland Farms Dairy

Neal Widdi� eld, CaptainGov. du Canada

Dean Bissenden, Fire� ghterDistrict of Central Saanich, Public Works

Doug Smart, Fire� ghterService Canada

Stacy Lee, Fire� ghterVictoria Airport Authority

Len Gillespie, LieutenantBC Ambulance Service

Shaun Sweenie, Fire� ghterAMJ Campbell Van Lines

Chris Tetley, Fire� ghterPhysician

Mike Simpson, Fire� ghterDistrict of Central Saanich, Public Works

Ryan Brain, Fire� ghterBC Ambulance Service

Scott Henderson, Fire� ghterHenderson Plumbing and Gas


James Bridge, Fire� ghterPemberton Holmes Realty

James Dooley, Fire� ghterNicholson Manufacturing

Les Hammond, Fire� ghterHammond Management Corp

Nicholas Brethour, Fire� ghterVictoria Shipyards

Bill Ehman, Fire� ghterRetired

Dave Charters Fire� ghterD.C. Systems Service

Jennifer Provan, Admn. Asst.North Saanich Fire

Darryl Bacheldor, Fire� ghterRadio Works

Scott Provan, CaptainDistrict of North Saanich

Jon Dodd, Fire� ghterLark Projects

Austin Dickson, LieutenantDCL Construction Ltd.

Kurtis Barner, LieutenantA. Slater Electric

Chuck Hanan, Fire� ghterVictoria Shipyards

Pat Jordan, LieutenantA. Slater Electric

Ben Harding, Fire� ghterDistrict of North Saanich

Michael Arychuk, Fire� ghterInstitute of Ocean Sciences

Jo Ann Sjerven, Fire� ghterSchool District #63

Ted Stelck Fire� ghterStelck Tile

Adam Elia, Fire� ghterAnthem Properties Group

Tieg Clark, LieutenantSPR Traf� c Services

North Saanich

Ruben Infante, Fire� ghterSelf - employed

Wayne Wooster, Fire� ghterMunicipality of Oak Bay

Angela Kind, Fire� ghterSelf Employed

Brian Thomas, Fire� ghterGovernment of Canada

John Latta, Fire� ghterLatta Aviation

Sonny Watson, Fire� ghterV.I. Propane

Chandler Louie, Fire� ghterStudent

Shaun McCumber, Fire� ghterNeville Consulting Group

Chase Mollberg, Fire� ghterNicholson Manufacturing

Greg Smith, Fire� ghterIsland Traf� c

Craig Pelton, LieutenantCity of Victoria

Don Campbell, Fire� ghterSelf Employed

Jared Ponath, Fire� ghterRoyal Canadian Navy

Kelly Wilson, Fire� ghterSidney Appliance

Jim Tweedhope, Fire ChiefSidney Fire Department

Hank Michno, Assistant ChiefSidney Fire Department

Robert Tyler, CaptainMary Winspear Centre

Joe Geary, CaptainSidney Plumbing

Jeff Tomlin, CaptainSidney Fire Department

Brett Mikkelson, Deputy ChiefSidney Fire Department

Mike Harman, Assistant ChiefTown of Sidney

Aaron Kary, LieutenantSidney Fire Dept.

Richard Ford, LieutenantElk Lake Auto Centre

Kory Coward, Fire� ghterTown of Sidney

Sidney

Ryan Michno, LieutenantBC Ambulance Service

Darrin Blinko, Fire� ghterJV Gasworks

Tyler Bannerman, Fire� ghterPaci� c Controls Ltd.

Rick Toogood, Fire� ghterUniversity of Victoria

Kirk Tamburino, Fire� ghterVIHA

Steven Tyler, Fire� ghterMary Winspear Centre

Adam Pryer, Fire� ghterPeninsula Co-op

Nigel Adams, Fire� ghter

Paul Schwagly, CaptainKone Elevators

Steve Knapp, CaptainNorth Saanich Fire

Pat Phillips, Deputy ChiefVan Isle Windows Ltd

John Trelford, Assistant ChiefNorth Saanich Fire

Gary Wilton, Fire ChiefNorth Saanich Fire

Ray Halsall, CaptainCFB Esquimalt

Arthur van Deth, Fire� ghterSidney Appliance

Greg Fiddick, Fire� ghterHome Renovations

Kevin Mackenzie, Fire� ghterBC Ambulance Service

Donald Galbraith, Fire� ghterViking Air

Carl Gardner, Fire� ghterBrent Jansen Plumbing & Heating

Jay Krieger, Fire� ghterVictoria Airport Fire

Corey Makar, Fire� ghterJames Island Industries

Jason Mockridge, Fire� ghterBC Ambulance Service

Matthew Stotyn, Fire� ghterLordco Auto Parts

Matt Beasley, Fire� ghterBC Corrections

Dick Danger, Fire� ghterMurchie’s Tea & Coffee

Darren Proulx, Fire� ghterDarren J. Proulx, CGA

Kirk Peck, Fire� ghterDept. of National Defence

Lucas Mollberg, Fire� ghterTown of Sidney

Spencer Young, Fire� ghterSlegg Lumber


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JINGLE MINGLE 2013 KICKS OFFS WITH AN OCEAN-SIDE COCKTAIL PARTYA cocktail party at the Gonzales Bay home of Jingle Mingle Chair Dan Sharp and Pamela Russell took place on September 25th to thank the many supporters of the annual Jingle Mingle cocktail party and auction. Guests included members of the volunteer organizing committee, sponsors and donors who enjoyed an evening of food, wine and a little mingling before the Jingle.

BC Cancer Foundation President and CEO Doug Nelson and Dr Brad Nelson, Director of the BC Cancer Agency’s Deeley Research Centre spoke about exciting immunotherapy research taking place at the Vancouver Island BC Cancer Agency. Dr Nelson believes that the body’s own immune system may hold the key to cure cancer. Funds raised through the Fund-A-Need live auction portion of Jingle Mingle will support clinical trials of this exciting research.

Committee Chair Dan Sharp told the enthusiastic group about some new features for Victoria’s premier fundraising event including an ice martini bar and entertainment. Auction highlights include a new Hyundai Elantra and a Disney cruise for four.

The 7th annual Jingle Mingle presented by VI Fitness and The Jingle Soiree presented by Proline Management takes place on Thursday, December 5th at the Fairmont Empress. Tickets are already 50% sold. Remaining tickets can be purchased by calling 250.519.5550 or www.bccancerfoundation.com/jinglemingle

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Past Chair Bonnie Campbell, Frank Wright, David Moore and Margaret McClaren Moore

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BC Cancer Foundation CEO Doug Nelson

Hosts Pamela Russell and Dan Sharp

Committee member Lisa Banks, committee chair Dan Sharp and

presenting Sponsor and committee member Terri Cormier of VI Fitness

BC Cancer Foundation Event Team Debbie Walsh, Bethany Wilson and

Robyn Jones-Murrell Musical guest Daniel Lapp

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District Of North Saanich

Public Notice2014 Permissive Property Taxation Exemption Bylaw

In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided regarding the adoption of the “North Saanich Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 1342 (2013). The intent of this bylaw is to grant property taxation exemptions to the following categories of land/or improvements:

Please direct any inquiries respecting this notice to the Finance Department at the District of North Saanich at 250-656-0781.

Roll Number Property Description Address Tax Estimate 2014

00529.050 St. John’s United Church 10990 West Saanich Rd. 3,204.00

02472.000 Sidney Pentecostal Church 10364 McDonald Park Rd. 4,906.00

03030.000 The Kiwanis Elderly Citizens Village 10585 McDonald Park Rd. 8,371.00

19036.000 676 Kittyhawk Sponsoring Committee Society 1979 DeHavilland Way 1,484.00

19077.000 B.C. Aviation Museum 1910 Norseman Rd. 11,464.00

19200.300 Navy League of Canada (Saanich Peninsula Branch) 9565 Hurricane Rd. 1,217.00

20007.000 Memorial Park Society(area behind Parkland School McDonald Park Rd 2,931.00

21400.003 Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 10382 Pat Bay Highway 1,890.00

21413.000 Memorial Park Society 10714 McDonald Park Rd. 7,138.00

23011.000 Seventh Day Adventist Church 9300 Willingdon Rd. 9,346.00

23013.000 Capital Regional District 1717 McTavish Rd. 20,672.00

23017.000 Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall 1325 Mills Rd. 2,323.00

23017.010 Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1319 Mills Rd. 2,678.00

23018.000 Town of Sidney 1665 McTavish Rd. 7,946.00

23024.000 Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church 9296 East Saanich Rd. 8,276.00

Total 93,846.00

Length of Exemption is 1 year

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Devon MacKenzieNews staff

After 15-year-old Dillon Morrison spent his entire summer moun-tain bike racing in the B.C. Cup Downhill Series some might think he would take the fall season to recuperate. But for the teen whose passion is racing and whose goal is to compete and become known on an international scale, there’s no time for rest.

Morrison was accepted to Vic-toria’s Canadian Sport School at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence last spring and started training at the beginning of Sep-tember. He trains at the gym at Camosun’s Interurban campus in the mornings and buses back to Parkland Secondary School for his afternoon classes.

The sport school, which is an initiative of the Canadian Sport Institute in partnership with Pac-ficSport, helps secondary school aged students balance their edu-cational and training demands by giving school credits in subjects like physical education and plan-ning for their training and educa-tion in sport.

“It’s nice because it allows me to balance school work and train-

ing time and I’m getting such a structured physical training regi-men as well as lessons on things like nutrition, sports psychology and anatomy. That’s something I didn’t necessarily have before,”

Morrison explained.Although he finds it a bit tough

to balance his social life on top of training and attending class at Parkland Secondary School his mother, Monica, said it has been

paying off.“We’ve found Dillon’s growth in

all areas of his life has become easier and the challenges that some teenagers face during these years seem less intense when you have a child with a solid focus,” she explained.

Dillon was happy with his results through the season in the B.C. Cup Downhill Series where he competed this year in the U17 Expert category.

“My goal going into it was to fin-ish in the top 10 in each race and I did that,” Morrison said.

In the B.C. Cup circuit, Morri-son finished eighth at Race the Ranch in Kamloops, ninth at the Sunpeaks race, seventh at the Sil-verstar race and fifth at the Mount Washington race. In the Canadian National Downhill Championships at Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere, B.C. he placed seventh.

“I knew going into it that jump-ing into the higher category I would have some tough competi-tion but it forced me to pick up my pace and push myself. I crashed in every single race but I kept my times up and I learned a lot.”

Morrison said he plans on going up another level next year in order

to achieve the same results of decreased times on runs and con-fidence behind the handlebars.

“I don’t know what to expect going into a new category again but I know I’ll be in a with a tougher and more competitive crowd so my goal for next year will be to finish mid-pack in all my races,” he said.

Morrison was instrumental in getting Parkland Secondary School back into the local School Bike League last year and is an advocate of the sport.

“It’s a sport that has so many different disciplines and the fact that we live where we do, you can ride all year long,” he said, noting Hartland is known for its cross country terrain and Mount Prevost in Duncan for its downhill terrain.

“Outdoor activity is all but dis-appearing for children, but when you get involved in something like the biking world, you realize that there is another whole dimension to life. It really is a healthy lifestyle for the whole family,” said Monica, who has become an advocate for the sport through Dillon.

Local mountain biker pedalling to new heights

Devon MacKenzie/News staff

Dillon Morrison, 15, takes a minute out of his jam-packed day to pose for the camera outside of his North Saanich home. Morrison is sponsored by Cove Bikes out of North Vancouver.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CAPTAIN FREDERICK CHARLES

WEDGEWOODCanadian Coast Guard

(Retired)August 15, 1928 to September 29, 2013

Captain Frederick Charles Wedgewood died at age 85 in Victoria General Hospital after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Sidney.Fred will be lovingly remembered by his stepdaughters Barbara McShane (Lee Todd) of Delta, Ontario; Pat Thynne (Neville) of Sidney, BC; and Peggy Freeman (Stuart) of Bluffton, SC; his very special friend Gwen Armstrong; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.To celebrate the life of this warm and generous man, a memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013, at First Memorial Funeral Service, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, at 2 pm.

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LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERS

Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of

Doreen Patricia Hallworth,

formerly of 2055 D White Birch Road, Sidney, BC

V8L 2R2, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executors, c/o Dominique J. Alford, 201-2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 4M9, on or before November 1, 2013 after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Glenn Michael Hallworth and Dominique Jaye Alford, Executors

By their SolicitorsHenley & Walden LLP

The following item is to be sold under the BC warehouse lien act by

public auction:

One 4x8 Connelly pool table

Will be sold for all moving and storage charges owed

by one Susan Price of Victoria BC.

On Oct 21St 2013at deLeeuw Billiards

10227 McDonald pk Rd.Sidney, BC

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LEGALS

Oldfi eld Storage Com-plex claims landlords contractual lien as per Warehouse, Lien Act against the following per-son goods in storages at: 6671 Butler Crescent, Saanichton, BC, V8M 1Z7; phone number 250-652-9390Mr. R Brewster- Unit 9Mr. R. Brewster- unit 92Sale will take a place at the storage location on October 18th, at Oldfi eld Storage Complex, 6671 Butler Cresc., Saanich-ton. Viewing: 12:30-1pm, sealed bids will be open at 1:30pm. Unit’s contents are personal, household’s goods, and some medical equip-ment. Bid would be for entire content of each locker unit.

PERSONALS

FUN, FLIRTY, Local Women! Try FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: RING near the Oak Bay Municipal Hall. Call the Oak Bay Police Station to identify 250-592-2424.

LOST: BIFOCAL sunglasses in grey hard case, Sidney area. Call (250)655-1155.

LOST: CAT, young male, black and very shy. From To-paz Park area. Please check yards and sheds. Call if found (250)381-6009.

LOST DOG. 2 yr-old Boxer, named Raptor, tan, w/black & white facial markings. Substai-nal Reward offered. Been lost for 2 weeks. Central Saanich area. (250)544-4322.

LOST iPhone, black & silver, at Panorama Rec Centre, Fri. Sept. 27., at teen skate. Please call (250)589-8828.

LOST: LADIES gold wedding ring in vicinity of Amblewood and Lockside, Broadmead area. Reward. Call (250)658-5871

HELP WANTED

AD MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria

location. Must have hairstyling qualifi cations.

Guaranteed $11/hr, benefi ts, vacation pay, 25% profi t

sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement

opportunities For an interview call

250-391-7976

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator op-erators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

FAMILY Resource Association requires an Behavioural Con-sultant Worksite: Parksville & Port Alberni. For details go to www.d69fra.org

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has the following job po-sition open: Prep cook. Only experienced & mature indi-viduals need apply to: [email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CLIMBERS Wanted. Tree Climbers for Single Stem Har-vest and Windfi rming needed throughout Coastal BC. Con-tact Jason 250-701-1911

VOLUNTEERS

CANADIAN BREAST Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is being held at the Uni-versity of Victoria on Sunday October 6. Energetic volun-teers aged 14 and up are re-quired for many functions at the run. A full list of positions is at www.runforthecure.com. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

NEED2 SUICIDE Prevention starts training in October for long-term emotional support on Youthspace.ca, an online service to provide options for youth in need. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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VOLUNTEERS

OUR PLACE Society is look-ing for a reception desk volun-teer to meet the general public and donors on either Wednes-day or Thursday afternoons. Administrative duties include making phone calls to donors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

INTERLUDE MASSAGE: They are back at school!! Treat yourself to therapeutic, relaxing, massage now! In practice since 2000, offering Kripalu Bodywork, Acupres-sure, Hot Stone, Chair mas-sage. Reiki Master. Contact Andrea at 250-514-6223 or online www.andreakober.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME CARE SUPPORT

DO YOU need help because of your illness or just gettingsuddenly older? I can offerhelp with personal care, lightchores around the house,meal preparation as well asassistance with appointments,errands or just going for a rideto visit friends, family. I walkdogs too! Call Nadia(250)361-0947.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

RETOUCH, RESTORE, EditPhotos. Home Movies to DVD.Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family+ Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

ANTIQUE LOVESEAT, green, Asking $200. Tea Wagon, wal-nut good cond. $200. Call(250)656-4853 or (250)889-5248 (cell).

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SOLAR CONTROL glass fi lms- (remnants) from major Sid-ney projects. Privacy and se-curity fi lms reject up to 85%solar heat plus 99% U/V rays.SolarGord (24hrs). Call 1-250-864-5096 (Can be installed).

FOOD PRODUCTS

ANGUS BEEF - put your order in for a side of hormone - freebeef by Oct 1, delivery Oct 8.Cut to your specifi cations.Farm Sales Sat 9-1pm. 1516 Mt Douglas Cross Rd, AlbergFamily Farm 1-250-752-2473

FRIENDLY FRANK

8 NURSES Uniforms- Colorful prints, colored pants, medium.$10/each. (250)544-4322.

BARGAIN; CIRCULATION Booster, like new. Price $269asking $99. (250)658-8201.

Black & Decker toaster oven$40. Toilet Safety Frame $25.Heater $20. (250)652-9643.

ICONIC CCM “Tacks” size 9, good condition. $49 obo.(250)744-3474.

LADIES ISOTONER gloves,new in box, 1 size, forestgreen, $18. 250-383-5390.


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LIGHT OAK offi ce desk, fi ling drawer, pull out self, $50. Call (250)656-7786.

SINGER SEWING machine, 1950’s, black, portable, bar-gain $99. (250)479-0182.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

GARAGE SALES

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CHAR BROIL BBQ with tank, rotisserie and motor, extension cord, heat gage, $100. Sears brown fabric rocker recliner, $220. Call (250)655-4185 (Phone # is now correct).

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

LARGE ARTIST’S Easel on wheels. Lady’s 17” Norco bike, as new. 4 Large containers, bamboo, 12’ high. $100. fi rm each item. (250)656-5824.

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

SHABBY CHIC sofa- straw colour, heavily textured cotton, $650. Stork Craft 4 in one crib, $200. Simmons crib mattress, $125. Security gate, $25. Stroller, $25. High chair, $50. Foam changing pad, $25. Call (778)351-3165.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

WANTED TO buy quality effi -cient juicer for apples & a food processor for veggies/relish. Call (250)592-5582.

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

CLOCK SHOP for Sale- repair watches, jewelry. Battery ac-cessories. Established shop. Large clientele. 1046 Fort St. For more info: 250-361-4480.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Has-tings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban cam-pus. Reduced price, $460,000. Call 250-477-4600.SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300sq ft updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Orangic gardens & fruit trees, fi replace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.SUNNY COOMBS fi eld/treed acreage. Room for revenue development. Comfortable 2 fl oors of 1400 sq ft. Wood, hot water heat $745,000. Phone/Fax 250-248-4495.

OPEN HOUSE

SAANICH EAST; 3971 Oak-wood St. $680,800. Open house is Sat., 11am-3pm.

SPACIOUS 742sq ft Condo in the Wave, 705-845 Yates St. Great investment close to all amenities downtown Victoria. Open house: Oct 5, 1-4pm.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SIDNEY- DOWNTOWN. 1400 sq ft, $1800. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, 1 secure prking. NS/NP. Nov 1. (250)655-4184.

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. UnitsFully reno

5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

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COTTAGES

DEEP COVE- cozy 1bdrm, wood fl oors, acreage, skylights $950/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. $1475+ utils. Available September 15. Call (250)656-4003.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY- Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,

monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking,

fi shing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area.

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SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

PALM SPRINGS- 1 bdrm con-do. Avail Now-Nov 15. Weekly or $1200 mo. (250)656-1388.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

AMITY AREA: 1 bdrm, new kitchen and bath. $850/mo. util’s incld’d. NS/NP. Avail. now. Call (250)889-2236.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

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AUTO SERVICES

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

2007 KIA RIO EX- 72,000 km, pl, pw, AM/FM/CD, heated seats, 5 speed, great cond, great mileage. Prefect for stu-dent or 2nd family car. $5495, obo. (250)514-7624.

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

$50 to $1000Scrap Junk

Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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250-686-3933RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

FOR SALE

2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Lim-ited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24’, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639

MARINE

BOATS

$$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

MARINE

BOATS

18FT FIBERGLASS hull andoak and ash wood fi nish ca-noe with paddles and life jack-ets is suitable for exploring thecoast or for more extended ca-noe trips where carrying ca-pacity is required. To inspectplease phone 250.665.6537Asking price, $750.

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in pre-mier condition. 2 sounders &GPS, head, galley, canopy,9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hy-draulics, downriggers, dinghyin 27’ newer Van Isle Marinaboathouse near the ramp.$18,000. obo. 250-656-6136.

BE SURE to see First Lady before haul out Sep 30 (winterstorage). Diesel 36’ cruiser,sleeps 5, hyd’s, elec’s & invert-ed AC. Grand wheelhouse$145,000. Ph/Fx 250-248-4495.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant

Bookkeeping, Audit,Payroll, HST. Set up &

Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269.

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CHIMNEY SERVICES

JKG CHIMNEY. Clean, gut-ters, demoss, repairs, fence, yard clean. 250-588-3744.

ELECTRICAL

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING

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

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FURNITURE REFINISHING

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & deliv-ery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING

22YRS EXP Clean-ups, weed-ing, hauling. $25/hr. All areas of city. Dave 250-656-7045.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall clean-up, hedge & tree pruning, weed & moss repair on lawns, blackberry/ivy re-moval, gutter repair/cleaning.

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

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AURICLE BSC lawn, garden shrubs, irrigation & blow out fall C/up p wash 250-882-3129

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Weeding, Clean-ups, & more. Senior’s discount. Free esti-mate’s. Mike 250-216-7502.

PREPARE YOUR Lawn & gar-den for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

20% off. Excellence Gutters. Insured, Reliable! Gutters, skylight cleaning, roof de-mossing. 250-999-2088.

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HANDYPERSONS

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Est. 250-744-4548

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free esti-mate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, fl oor-ing, painting, drywall, small re-no’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

HAULING AND SALVAGE

$150. + Fuel per 8 hr/day. Man & pick-up for general labour. Small moves, clean-up & re-movals. 20% discount for sen-iors. Call Mike (250)818-3837.

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

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. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

FRANK’S HAULING. “Our business is picking up”. Yard waste, furn,reno 250-727-7311

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est. WCB/Insured 250-880-0525

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886

LANDSCAPING

JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Gut-ters, hedging, lawns, clean-ups. WCB. (250)217-3589.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flag-stone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years ex-perience. (250)595-6099.

& MOVING STORAGE

(250)383-8283. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $80/hr, 2 men/4 ton. Seniors discount. Call Philip.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $90/hr.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

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

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WINDOW CLEANING

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“We started in this adventure because Dil-lon found it natural and enjoyed the chal-lenge in Grade 7,” she said, adding that it was not the sport they had anticipated Dillon to become interested in as a teen.

“This became Dil-lon’s passion after his first ride and although his teach-ers and coaches had him pegged for college university basketball, we had to go against the grain and help Dil-lon follow his dream. I think any parent would encourage their child to get involved in things they enjoy and are nat-urally good at. Watch-ing Dillon improve each and every ride has been rewarding to say the least.”

And even though she said she likes watch-ing him improve every time he sets out down a mountain, Monica isn’t shy to admit it can be nerve wracking for her and her husband, Gary.

“It is absolutely scary to watch Dillon race,” she laughed.

“I have seen him crash in front of me once. Since then I watch the practice runs but I stay at the finish line at race time. My only wish each time is that he comes down safely and to me it doesn’t matter where he finishes as long as he finishes safely.

“Gary is much better at watching the races than I am.”

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Family enjoying the ride

It was suggested that public consultation be held on issues which included the two-way/one-way question for Beacon Avenue.

Council, however, declined to call for public consultation, instead voting unanimously to refer the issue back to adminis-tration for a report to be consid-ered as part of the town’s Strategic Planning Session, slated for Oct. 24.

That isn’t good enough for the committee of concerned business-men. They are hosting their own business consultation at the Mary Winspear Centre on Oct. 8, at 4:30 p.m. where they hope to generate significant support for the change.

“The current configuration is

hugely unwelcoming to visitors,” said Scott Hoadley, a member of STIG.

He pointed to the fact that traf-fic coming off the Anacortes Ferry should be a prime source of visits to Sidney’s downtown businesses.

“Instead we give them the option of turning left to go to straight to Victoria. If they do turn right and come to Sidney we slingshot them around our main street and out of town as fast as possible. It makes no sense,” said Hoadley.

Of course not all the literature supports the return to two-way streets.

For example, the 2012 Thoreau Institute report on the issue con-cluded that “one way grids and one-way couplets are a superior method of moving people and

vehicles” and that “the idea that pedestrian-friendly design can be enhanced by creating more pedes-trian-deadly environments is just a planning fantasy.”

“The question for us shouldn’t be how fast we can move people down the main street,” said Duck. “We want visitors to slow down and to enjoy our town, and see what we have to offer.”

As for the contention that there may be an increase in pedestrian/vehicle collisions, Duck isn’t con-vinced.

“What’s the first thing your mother taught you,” he said. “Look both ways before you cross the street. We’re a pretty bright group here in Sidney. I think we can remember that.”

Material made available by STIG

estimates that the cost of revert-ing to two-way traffic would be approximately $60,000, and would include items like signage, line painting and the reconstruction of sections of corner bump-outs.

The group maintains, how-ever, that they are not proposing any changes to street parking, streetscapes or sidewalks, cross-walks or special events like the summer market.

“All of that would be main-tained,” said Duck. “Change scares some people but all we want is to do what’s best for Sidney.

The traffic study can be found at www.sidney.ca/Assets/Engineering+Services/Downtown+Traffic+Movement+Study.

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Group wants Sidney visitors to slow down on BeaconContinued from page 1

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Nick Coates, Scott Hoadley, Steve Duck and Denis Paquette are hoping for change on Sidney’s Beacon Avenue.


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