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Learning to eat all over again Langford couple make some new discoveries as they create a pure gluten-free diet herself, she has accepted her husband’s Almost five years ago, James Sharp dietary requirements almost as her faced a crisis of diet. own, choosing to consume no gluten at Doctors had helped pin down his home. constant stomach problems “It’s a combination, because and adverse reactions to obviously when you’re baking certain foods to celiac with gluten-free ingredients, disease, in combination with you’re not using just one gastroesophageal reflux type of flour, you’re using disease, sometimes known as tapioca, corn starch, brown acid reflux. rice flour or white rice flour,” They told him his body she says. “I use quinoa flour was not absorbing enough in my carrot cake and my nutrients out of his food, brownies.” in essence leaving him During the couple’s malnourished – the hallmark Don Descoteau culinary journey, Helen has symptom of celiac disease. Reporting created recipes that have “I literally crawled up and earned her accolades in the down the stairs, I was that community. A longtime baker who sick and I was that malnourished,” the learned the skill from her mother and Langford resident recalls. grandmother, she took third place at Once he knew what the problem the Luxton Fair for her carrot cake, and was, he switched to a gluten-free diet her chocolate chip cookies were named overnight, avoiding any product with best in show – both recipes are glutengrains and those containing gluten free. proteins of other kinds. The demand for her baked desserts, “At first it seemed like a bit of a chore from people at work and elsewhere – what was I going to eat? But I gained in their social network, led James to 10 pounds immediately and I was able suggest that Helen sell them to the to go up and down the stairs,” he says. public. In the beginning Sharp, a lifelong For the past several weeks they’ve lover of foods of all kinds including had a stall at the Goldstream Station pizza and cereal, wasn’t thrilled Market. Through word-of-mouth and with the prospect of eating foods he return customers, their products are considered to be “bland,” or those with selling increasingly well. a “ricey” texture. “I think there are a lot of people who Not one to stand by idly and watch her hubby suffer further, his wife, Helen, come to the market who are looking for gluten-free products,” Helen says. “One began devouring as much information woman had just been diagnosed the as she could on gluten-free recipes and week before and was surprised that she other food options for celiacs. could eat anything on our table.” Having completely cleared out the Not surprisingly, James is her best cupboards upon hearing the diagnosis salesperson, given his celiac experience – even the smallest amounts of glutens and the fact he’s Helen’s recipe guinea can cause almost immediate pain for a pig. person with celiac disease – she went to work cooking up and baking items that James could eat. PlEASE SEE: Despite not needing to eat gluten-free Eating gluten-free, Page A6

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Response to ‘aggressive’ dog angers Langford homeowner Apparent landlordtenant loophole needs to be closed, Deville Road man says Don Descoteau News staff

A difference of opinion in what constitutes a dangerous dog has a Langford homeowner frustrated with the Capital Regional District’s animal control service. John England said a Rottweiler cross belonging to an upstairs tenant at his house on Deville Road – since evicted – showed aggressive and threatening behaviour on four separate occasions in his yard. The first incident involved two small children from next door who were over visiting a couple of months ago. The kids were in the habit of climbing over his fence to get in, he said, and the dog went after them as they came into the yard. After that, he said, he had the tenant sign an agreement to keep the dog leashed when it was outdoors. When that and subsequent warnings didn’t work, he said, he called West Shore RCMP, who directed him to CRD animal control, which is contracted to monitor Langford and most

other municipalities in the Capital Region. England said the animal control officer who responded to his first complaint ticketed the owner for not having a dog licence, but did not address the aggressive nature of the dog. “They said there’s nothing they can do since it was something that happened on private property,” England said. “When a dog is exhibiting ongoing aggressive behaviour toward people especially children, they have to act. It’s just a matter of time before that dog hurts someone.” England’s wife, Lorna, described an incident that happened earlier this month when she came in the front driveway gate to their home and walked the long driveway toward their home. “I had met the dog before and it seemed fine, but this time I was in a bit of a hurry and he charged up toward me,” she said. “The dog scared me. It was crouched down, teeth baring.” She stood stock still near the house and called out for her husband, afraid the dog might attack, she said. CRD animal control eventually made a second visit to the home, but took no action at the time against the dog’s owner. England said he has provided the tenant’s phone number so officers could

keep tabs on the dog’s behaviour at its next address. CRD chief bylaw officer Don Brown said since the dog “hasn’t done anything,” that is, it hasn’t bitten anyone, there was little they could do. It’s also not uncommon for dogs in a yard to want to aggressively protect their property, he added. Animal control officers have the power to declare a dog to be “dangerous” after assessing the situation, Brown said. He added that England took the right step to remedy the situation, which was to evict the tenant using Residential Tenancy Act regulations for ignoring warnings about the dog. Langford’s animal bylaw makes no references to the behaviour of dogs owned by residents on private property, but does state that “An owner of a vicious dog shall keep it muzzled and on a leash.” Asked whether changes need to be made to the bylaw to better spell out the rights of landlords or tenants in these type of situations, Brown said no. The renter, who took the suite in January and moved out by midJuly, did not have a dog upon moving in, England said. He said the experience has not put him off renting to someone with a dog, but he would more likely allow a small dog. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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John England stands at the bottom of a flight of stairs at his home from which he says a tenant’s dog bolted down and charged his wife angrily a couple of months ago. It was one of four separate incidents involving the Rottweiler cross, including one time the dog went after and snarled at two small children, England says.

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Summer heat won’t last long It’s hot. There’s no doubt summer has arrived in earnest this week, sending temperatures near-record levels across the West Shore and beyond. Take the opportunity Many of us have sought to break out of the solace as we can. Snapping regular routine up fans and mini air conditioners off the shelves at dollar stores and various hardware retailers. Heading to the beach or the local outdoor pools, or places like the City Centre Park water park has become part of the routine, especially for those of us with children home on summer holidays. Heck, even dipping our feet in a bucket full of ice water can work wonders. Some of us are lucky enough to get out of town for a while, camping or holidaying near the ocean or at a lake where we can cool off. The rest of us, those still working or sticking close to home out of choice or necessity, may be tied to our usual routines and responsibilities. If possible, this is a good time to break out a little. Forget the routines, let the dishes wait, put the projects around the house on hold. This kind of weather is only here for a brief stretch. We’ll be back to wet and cool before we know it. By drinking our fill of what we’ve been given today, we might – just possibly – be a little more able to savour those romantic, drizzly West Coast days that come in earnest by November. So head down to the beach at Esquimalt Lagoon, somewhere along the ColwoodMetchosin coastline, or even East Sooke with a basket of food and a blanket after work to savour the sunset. Invite some friends over for a barbecue, or meet them in one of our fantastic West Shore parks for a picnic. Do whatever strikes your fancy. Summer’s here. Embrace it. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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In defence of younger drivers has been consistently around A recent column on the B.C. 47 per cent in the past six years. government’s decision to raise More practice and another $35 are speed limits on portions of rural required to try again. highways excited Students fare better numerous comments on the second road test, from readers. where the failure rate has Some questioned my consistently been 21-22 per suggestion that today’s cent for the past decade. new drivers are worse ICBC reports that in because they spend their the first three years of formative years staring at the graduated licence screens in the back seat program, the new driver instead of looking out the crash rate dropped by window and grasping the 16 per cent. In 2003 the grim physics of the real Tom Fletcher required learner and world. B.C. Views novice period were There is no doubt extended, and restrictions that B.C.’s graduated on the novice stage were licensing system for new increased. New driver crashes fell drivers is more difficult than what by another 28 per cent. my generation faced. Those vehicle Those restrictions include the stickers with the “L” (for learner, number of passengers and a “zero or as teens prefer “loser”) and tolerance” for alcohol. “N” (for novice, or in teen-speak Impaired crash and injury “nerd”) have been around since statistics aren’t available for drivers 1998. The two steps make getting a in the graduated licence program, full driver’s licence a longer, more only fatalities. They grew as more difficult and expensive process. new drivers were enrolled in the Statistics provided by ICBC show new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, what new drivers are up against. but that declined to 14 by 2012. First there is the written There will always be young “knowledge test” to obtain a people who drive impaired, speed learner’s permit. From 2004 to or make other fatal errors. But 2008, more than half of applicants it’s difficult to argue that today’s failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with system in B.C. is lenient. A couple of readers were a 46-per-cent failure rate in 2009 concerned about the effect of declining to 42 per cent by 2013. higher rural speed limits on The first road test is required older drivers. One suggested that to go from “L” to “N” and it seems higher limits on rural highways sufficiently harsh. The failure rate

are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats. Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuanaimpaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents. Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.” The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions. Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Celebration time McDonald’s Restaurant franchisee Ken Taylor prepares to cut the cake for visitors during the grand reopening of his renovated Langford restaurant on Friday. A cheque for $7,500 was also presented to Jeneece Place on the day, making it cause for a double celebration.

LETTERS Coal rolling truckers rile Colwood cyclist Several weeks ago on a TV program, something called ‘rolling coal’ was highlighted, where a modified diesel pickup truck blew black smoke at Priuses, pedestrians and cycles. I wondered how long it would before this this insane practice would come here. On Sooke Road the other day I saw a truck do this to a Prius and was appalled. Today while returning home from a bike ride on Sooke Road I heard a vehicle gear down behind me and a black pickup blew black smoke on and in front of me for about 100 yards before turning it off. What can be done to stop this insane practice before it kills someone? It is bad enough that we have to put up with all the speeders on Sooke Road. I didn’t get a chance to get his plate number this time but will the next time. He didn’t even have the courtesy to stop and answer the finger I gave him. I called the RCMP and they told me it wasn’t a police matter

if trucks intentionally modify their vehicle and blow black smoke on pedestrians and others. How sad is that? Greg Bell Colwood

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His sensitivity to foods his body can’t handle has heightened since he cut out gluten. He has basically given up eating out, he says, since even restaurants that claim to have gluten-free options on their menu have a hard time avoiding crosscontamination. “The success that we’ve had has just been phenomenal,” James says, adding they stress to people the products are gluten-free. “I’ve had literally three or four ladies say, ‘I make the best carrot cake,’ and they’ve tried (Helen’s) and said that is the best carrot cake I’ve ever had.” With strict guidelines laid down by Island Health for anyone selling gluten-free products to the public, Helen has just received approval to sell her breads at the market. James, a longtime bread lover who is thrilled with the fact he is able to eat and enjoy yet another

Figuring out celiac-friendly diet takes time and patience Emilia Campbell of Saanich discovered Helen Sharp’s gluten-free baked products recently at the Goldstream Station Market. Diagnosed with celiac disease about a year ago, she’s still sorting out her new dietary lifestyle. Conversations with Helen and James Sharp, her celiac-diagnosed husband, have helped her understand what kinds of foods are safe, Campbell says. “I still haven’t overcome my anger about my of his wife’s recipes, expects the new product to sell well. “People stand there for quite some time and tell us their story,” he says of people either diagnosed celiac or having various food intolerances. “That’s why we want to expand what we’re offering, because of what people are asking for.” That demand, matching an international trend, makes the timing of their foray into the gluten-free market fortuitous. Given the couple both work full-time on top of marketing their baked goods, James is somewhat concerned

change in eating,” she says. Social gatherings have been the toughest for her. “If a whole bunch of friends are over, you feel relegated. With so many social interactions around food, it’s difficult to adjust.” She recalls attending her husband’s family Christmas dinner shortly after her diagnosis last year and feeling like an outcast. “There was nothing, nothing I could eat. Five hours of no eating and all I could have was a pop. The turkey stuffing had gluten, so I couldn’t eat any of it. You have to be very careful.” Campbell is the only one in her home who is celiac – her husband and daughter eat differ-

ently. To avoid contamination, she has her own microwave, her own pots. She admits to not being a good cook before, but now has to prepare her own meals separately. She belongs to the Victoria chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association (victoriaceliac. org) and has received a list of what foods to avoid, where to buy celiac friendly foods locally and what local restaurants offer full gluten-free menus. “I’ve read a lot of books and articles and definitely educated my self on the subject, I think,” she says. “I’m finding when it comes to what is healthy for you, it’s the basics.”

how much time they spend on this business sideline. At the end of the day, however, he credits his wife for working so hard to create foods he can eat without worry. “I feel terrific now. I can eat well and that food can be digested,” he says. “I didn’t know what was wrong for years and years, and I think back to my reactions to food and think I was sick back then. I count myself lucky (to be diagnosed within a few years), because the average celiac diagnosis is about 12 years.” editor@goldstream gazette.com

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Carol Tinkham volunteers with the Juan de Fuca seniors’ centre. Angela Cowan/News staff

What is one of the biggest positives for you in volunteering at the seniors’ centre?

“I’ve been very fortunate in gaining a lot of friendships from giving, and doing what I do.”

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Carol Tinkham volunteers with the Juan de Fuca seniors’ centre. Angela Cowan/News staff

What is one of the biggest positives for you in volunteering at the seniors’ centre?

“I’ve been very fortunate in gaining a lot of friendships from giving, and doing what I do.”

Western Foods3

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A lovely day in the park Perfect weather graces Rotary Art and Wine Festival on Sunday

Colwood artist Christine Henry, above, adjusts an enlarged photograph before the crowds arrive for the third annual Colwood Rotary Art and Wine Festival. Below, Rotarystamped wine glasses stand ready to be used by patrons.

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Easha Rayel, assistant winemaker at De Vine Vioneyards in Central Saanich, pours a sample of red for Colwood Rotary past-president Heather Ratcliffe-Hood at the third annual Rotary Art and Wine Festival held on Sunday at Fort Rodd Hill national historic site.

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Inline hockey players excel in Vegas

Eagle Ridge inline hockey players Brandon Wilson, left, and Cory Hatcher wrap themselves in a B.C. flag and celebrate their team’s tournament victory in Las Vegas last week. The boys were part of a B.C. team playing two international events this month. They were runnersup in the other tournament.

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A trio of Eagle Ridge inline hockey players tasted victory as members of a B.C. select team competing at two recent tournaments in Las Vegas. Forward Cory Hatcher, defenceman Brandon Wilson and goaltender Josh Buchner led the team in all areas of the rink, as B.C. won gold at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics. Hatcher led the attack with a tournament-leading 18 goals and 10 assists in six games. He helped the Canadians post a 4-0-2 record, which included a 4-2 win over a California team in the final. “We all played for an Eagle Ridge team at this tournament last year and we knew what the competition was going to be like,” said Hatcher, who will suit up for the junior B Westshore Wolves in ice hockey this winter. “We had to play some very good teams that were well-coached.” Wilson was a rock on the point, while Buchner stood up to whatever was thrown his way, said Team B.C. coach Jim Hatcher, Corey’s father. “Brandon Wilson was incredibly strong on the back end and controlled the pace of the game each and every shift,” the coach said. “Josh Buchner backstopped the team to the undefeated record including one shutout.” The second tournament, a FIRS (Federation International Roller Sports) sanctioned event, saw the B.C. boys win three straight games before dropping the final 3-1 to a team from Alberta. All three players again had standout tournaments, with Hatcher leading all scorers with 15 goals and 11 assists. He and Wilson combined for an incredible + 51 rating overall. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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Younger Shamrocks advance to lacrosse B.C.s Arnold Lim News staff

The intermediate A Shamrocks are moving on up. The young Victoria squad defeated the Islanders 13-6 at Sungod Arena in Delta on Saturday to sweep the best-of-three series in two straight. The game was close in the early going and the ’Rocks held a slim 7-6 margin going into the third period. Then their offence caught fire, scoring six unanswered goals to shut the door and book their ticket to the provincial championships. “We just have to stay healthy and

focused,” Shamrocks general manager Rod Wood said of the team’s upcoming challenge. “We have a young team, almost totally 17 year olds. They’re playing with a lot of composure considering this is their first time at this level.” The Shamrocks play three games in three nights in round-robin action Aug. 1 to 3 at Minoru Arena in Richmond. The championship game takes place B.C. Day Aug. 4. Wood is confident the team has what it takes to bring home the gold. “It was our goal from the start to be here and the guys have played extremely well,” he said. “I think we have a realistic shot of taking the gold. The top team is Port Coquitlam and they only lost one

but gave way to veteran Hunter Lake in the third quarter. The third-year Rebel connected with Nathan Leader on a 31-yard touchdown pass just 3:05 into the half that was converted and cut the Kamloops lead to 17-9. It was all Broncos after that, as Stephen Schuweiler threw two TD passes and handed off for

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game – it was to us. So if anyone can take them out it’s our team.” The intermediate Shamrocks also handed out team awards at a recent ceremony. Top scorer and most valuable player awards went to Nick Preston, while team captain Zac Christianson won top defender and most inspirational. Three service awards for contributions to both the junior and intermediate Shamrocks were also presented, with the Bob Reid merit award going to Jr. Shamrocks manager Dave Wilkie, the Bill Russell service award to equipment manager Dano Ryan and the Shamrocks pride award to GM and governor Wood. alim@vicnews.com

Rebels drop football season opener The Westshore Rebels came up against an inspired home team in Kamloops on Saturday, losing 38-9 to the Broncos in B.C. Football Conference play. A late second-quarter safety gave the visitors their only points in a first half that ended 17-2 for the Broncos. Rookie quarterback Jordan Rodinsky started for the Rebels,

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Notice of City of Colwood 2013 Annual Report Copies of the Colwood 2013 Annual Municipal Report will be available for public inspection on Friday, June 27, 2014.

City of Colwood 2015 Permissive Tax Exemptions The report will be available on the City website at

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The City of Colwood applications from charitable, City Hall Mondayaccepts through Friday between 8:30am philanthropic, and 4:30pm. religious and other non-profit organizations for permissive property tax exemptions. Applicants who own and occupy their property and meet the Colwood City Council will consider the report at their regular requirements stated in the Community Charter and Council Policy may meeting Monday, 2014 at 7pm in Council Chambers qualify for aon 2015 propertyJuly tax 14, exemption.

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U-HAUL MOVING & STORAGE Queens Avenue Claims Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at:

644 Queens Ave, Victoria, BC (250) 381-2271 1102 Brandon Groenewold 2819 Colquitz Avenue, Victoria, B.C. 2001-1A Gordon Reimier #140 - 45617 Lewis Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. 2001-4A John Swietalski 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria, B.C. 2001-5B Peter Nykulaik 525 Ellice Street Victoria, B.C. 3043-A Beverly Vipond PO Box 39010 3695 W10TH Avenue Vancouver, B.C. 3060 Farell Laszynskyj 414 Creed Road, Victoria, B.C. A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs. August 7, 2014. Viewing 2:00PM - 4:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

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260 Allan Schmegelsky PO Box 53005 RPO City Center, Victoria, B.C. 306B Aaron Craig 201 827 North Park, Victoria, B.C. 318 Naomi Simpson 1527 Oakrest Drive, Victoria,B.C 321A Mark Onischuk 620 Toronto Street, Victoria, B.C. 321B Sarah Schenck 472 Burnside Road, Victoria, B.C 337 Gary Earl Lacharity 502 Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C. A217 Kindra Turley 611-3185 Tillicum Road, Victoria, B.C. A218 Morgan Gibson 2622 Prior Street, Victoria, B.C. A233 Cory Moore 1035 Pendergast Street, Victoria, B.C. Aa4076b Robert Kazmiruk 1215 Queens Avenue, Victoria, B.C. A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs. August 7, 2014. Viewing 10:00PM - 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

AUCTION SALE Notice is hereby given by West Coast Super Storage Ltd, 3220 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K8 that the following item(s) will be open for bids between 9am-12pm on Aug 10th 2014 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted. â€˘ Bradley Lassaline (AS068) â€“ Truck shell â€˘ Ferrin Bruce (3133) â€“ Household goods â€˘ Samuel Bourassa (6024) â€“ Household goods â€˘ Chris Tyson (3046) â€“ Household goods â€˘ Sherry Armella (7056B) â€“ Household goods WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1978 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1Q87L8L620134 Owner C. Butt 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4BL11E85C274431 Owner T. Reynolds 2007 BWM 3 Series WBAWC33577PD07421 Owner M. Alattas 1987 YAMAHA JYA1YA004HA000362 Owner D. Williams Will be sold on August 6, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

PARTS/SERVICE Advisor excellent organization skills & good work ethics, attention to detail manditory, must be mechanically inclined. Customer relation skills necessary. Resume to CountrySide RV 4831 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan or email bestrvdeals@telus.net

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VOLUNTEERS BRIDGES FOR Women is looking for one or two energetic, organized, professional, and engaging women to lead its silent auction team for its International Womenâ€™s Day luncheon. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. NEED2 IS actively recruiting volunteers to support youth online through its evening Chat sessions. Next training group will begin in October 2014 and takes place over a two-month period, after which new volunteers are asked to commit to one three-hour shift per week for 12 consecutive months. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. PIERCY RESPITE Hotel needs a volunteer to assist senior respite guests participate in activities under the direction of the Recreation Therapist on either Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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THRESHOLD HOUSING Society seeking board members. boardchair@thresholdhousing.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We canâ€™t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com or call 1.800.466.1535 or by email: info@canscribe.com.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanicâ€™s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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

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TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ€™ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

SMALL DRAFTING Table- 6 drawers, $110. 4 winter pike tires, Hankook, 185/65R14, $225, used 1 season. (250)654-0887.

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

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FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BALCONY new chairs w/seat covers $20. Fishing rod, tackle $30. 250-388-6725. CORD-LESS EWBANK carpet cleaner w/full bottle of cleaner, $40. (250)656-1238. NEW LADIES Istoner gloves, 1 size, lined, green. Cost $35. Asking $15. 250-383-5390. OVAL METAL glass patio table w/umbrella and chairs, $70 obo. Call (250)385-3400. Sandals made from tire tread, $10. Workboots,$50.Bodybuild set, $10. (778)265-1615.

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TOASTER OVEN, like new, $20. Call (250)380-9596.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

FEMALE N/S needs 2 bdrm ground level suite in Langford. Call (778)265-1860.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2013 CHAIRONEX Scooter, displacement 150cc, 4500 km, 2 helmets, waterproof cover incld’d, $1200. (250)474-4194 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

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FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services SIDNEY- 1 bdrm condo “The Landmark”, overlooking marina, 28’ balcony, recently reno’d, walk-in shower, in suite W/D, locker, secure under grd prking. NS/NP. $1050+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)656-9272. (9am-8pm).

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Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Reno’d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have w/d hook-ups On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown

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OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72”x60”x24”, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

On-site mgmnt. Open Daily! 1-888-903-0671 www.realstar.ca

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BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755. COLWOOD 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $900 incl., near bus. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. ESQUIMALT. 2-BDRM near Naden. NS/NP. Partially furn., yard. W/D. Grnd level. Avail now. $875./mo 250-385-3965

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

GLANFORD: 2 bdrm, $900/mo utils incld’d. N/P. Avail. Aug. 1. (250)479-9310.

SUITES, UPPER LANGFORD. 2-BDRM, main level. W/D. $1200./mo. N/S. indoor cat ok. (250)516-6141. MAYFAIR- 3 bdrms, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Avail. now. Call (250)479-4112.

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1996 27.5’ Class C Ultrasport motor home. 107,000 km. New microwave & Fantastic fan. Walk around queen bed, clean, good shape. $15,000. Call (250)385-4112.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062. LANGFORD- 3 bdrm upper duplex. Fenced yard, W/D. Off-street prkg, centrally located. $1200 water, garbage included. Call 250-478-6552.

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250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, hauling + more. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

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

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

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DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PAINTING

BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small

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

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Ref’s avail. 25 yr exp

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

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

HANDYPERSONS

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

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

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

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

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

250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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Anyone who has longed to enjoy a south-facing deck in the heat of summer or watched their new furniture fade in the sun’s damaging rays will appreciate the attractive, practical solutions from Pacific Rollshutters and Awnings. Pacific And for those looking to improve Rollshutters & security around their home or business, Awnings a variety of options are available there as Owner well. Don Beatty Offering both solar control, through awnings, skylight covers, window films and exterior retractable screens, and security, through rollshutters, security film, security bars and folding security gates, owner Don Beatty is thrilled to provide a quality product people really enjoy. “I like the products, which is really important, and we provide a service that people really enjoy and appreciate,” he explains. With Greater Victoria’s long, typically sunny, spring, summer and fall, custom, made-to-measure awnings continue to be a popular choice for homeowners looking for an attractive way to control the effects of the sun, both heat and UV damage to furniture, flooring and carpets. A variety of modern fabrics are available, and more and more homeowners are choosing the ease of today’s motorization features, Beatty notes. Skylights can also benefit from a variety of solutions to suit just about every need and budget. An array of sun solutions for homes and businesses is also available from the European-based Corradi, including retractable awnings and selfsupporting shading structures. For those who have been enjoying the benefits of a window or deck awning for some time, Pacific Rollshutters and Awnings also offers servicing, including recovering for a fresh new look. Unobtrusive window film can be another excellent choice for solar control and comes in a variety of styles and tints, depending on your home’s particular needs; in fact, certain films also have excellent security benefits. While North Americans may associate rollshutters with urban security in a commercial setting, aesthetically appealing shutters are commonly used in Europe to improve residential sun control and security, Beatty, says, noting that when rolled up, the shutters are almost invisible. Innovations have also brought the same technology to modern window screens to provide external sun control that doesn’t impede the view from inside. As a local business serving Victorians for more than two decades, a quality product backed by exceptional customer service has earned Pacific Rollshutters and Awnings a reputation built on word-of-mouth advertising. “Customer service really is what it’s all about. When the phone rings, it’s me who answers,” Beatty notes. BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, that customer-focused approach extends to Beatty’s skilled, knowledgeable staff. “I have one of the best installers; I receive calls from clients all the time to say how pleased they were to have him in their home, and for that reason we get a lot of referrals,” he says. “We’re really good at what we do.”

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Wednesday, July July 30, 30, 2014 2014 -- GOLDSTREAM GOLDSTREAM Wednesday,

West Shore in the

The Anglican Church of Canada Saint Mary of the Incarnation 4125 Metchosin Road Service at 9 am on Sundays For info contact 250-474-4119 All are welcome

our lady of the rosary roman CatholiC ChurCh 798 Goldstream Avenue

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5 Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 PM

Pastor: Fr. Paul Szczur, SDS

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CHURCH OF THE ADVENT

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Rev. Kenneth Gray 250-474-3031 Sunday services: 8:30 Traditional Worship 10:00 Family Service

Gordon united Church 935 Goldstream Avenue

250-478-6632

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Favourite Hymns: 10:15am Worship and Childrens Program: 10:30

Colwood PenteCostal ChurCh 2250 Sooke Road 250-478-7113

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Sunday 9 & 11 am Kids Church ages 2-12 Youth Wednesdays 7 pm

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Johanna Henderson

West Shore Arts Council

When it comes to the arts, the West Shore is home to some truly world-class talent. Just ask Andreas David, owner of West Shore Music Academy. Originally hailing

from Germany, David arrived on the West Shore two years ago. A drum performer and instructor with over 30 years of experience, David immediately saw the opportunity the West Shore held for new businesses, opening the Academy in March of this year. “We really like it here,” he said. “It’s pretty obvious that the community’s growing and we think it’s the perfect balance between small town and big-city feel.” David is just one of many local and regional acts taking the stage Aug. 4 at the B.C. Day Performing Arts Festival, a free all-

day event at Westhills Stadium, sponsored in partnership by Westhills and the West Shore Arts Council. The festival celebrates the talents of our region through a full day of performances, including music, theatre, dance, clowning, magic and more. The West Shore Music Academy’s performance will

feature a recital of a piano piece from a student and instructor duo, as well as David himself, performing with other instructors from the academy for the first time as a group. “I’m pretty excited to have a student performing – that’s our goal, to inspire young people to perform and learn,” David said. Johanna Henderson

Arts on the West Shore Here are some other great arts events upcoming on the West Shore: n Kick off the B.C. Day on weekend with a concert of pop and opera favourites from local performer Ken Lavigne at the Church of the Advent on Aug. 2. n The Clothesline Art Show returns to the Coast Collective on Aug. 9, featuring live music, food vendors, interactive displays, nature walks and more. Timed to coincide with the Basically Birds show inside the gallery, this year’s Clothesline will incorporate bird-related themes and activities for the ornithologicallyinclined. n Have you ever tried plein air painting? Metchosin Community House hosts a weekly painting

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Andreas David and some of his students from the West Shore Music Academy in Langford will be on stage together at Westhills Stadium on B.C. Day, as part of the local contingent of artists. is a volunteer director with the West Shore Arts Council.

group that visits scenic areas over the summer to capture the stunning West Shore sights. Aug. 5 the group will meet at the Duke Road kayak launch and on Aug. 12 they’ll be at Pearson College. Visit metchosincommunityhouse.com for more details. n Aug. 7 is the deadline to submit artwork applications for the popular Inspired by Emily show at the Coast Collective. Create some works that reflect the uniqueness and energy of this incredible artist who helped to define the identity of the West Shore. Get inspired by checking out the Emily Carr Guide and Map, available online at westshorearts. org/emily-carr-map.php and in print at the Coast Collective. More info on these events and others: westshorearts.org/artsevents.php

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View Royal resident Richard Letourneau took us back through the decades with this evening shot of Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University, taken at 10 p.m. on July 25. “I particularly like it because of the quiet and sedate solitude it portrays,” Richard wrote. The lighting and colour caught our attention as we looked thorough our reader submissions. If you’ve got a photo from the West Shore of people places or things and want to share it with our readers, the Goldstream News Gazette can help you out with that. Every Wednesday, we publish our pick for Reader Photo of the Week. To have your photo considered for publication, simply email us a high-resolution .jpg copy to editor@ goldstreamgazette.com. Please include your name, contact information including municipality of residence, where you took the photo and

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Wild animals don’t need help finding the appropriate food Think twice about offering up scraps, bread crumbs

This sparrow taken in by the B.C. SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation centre in Metchosin shows a poor wing condition, a likely result of improper diet, says ARC manager Kari Marks.

Don Descoteau News staff

Whether one feeds wildlife thinking animals need help finding food, or does so wanting to get closer to nature, it can lead to problems down the road for the birds and mammals. On the West Shore, despite having more rural and wooded areas than Greater Victoria’s core municipalities, the issues are not so different, says Kari Marks, manager of the B.C. SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin. “With smaller animals like racoons and squirrels, they do become habituated (to food sources),” she said. When scavenging animals eat scraps from human food, whether left out intentionally or accessed through poorly sealed garbage cans, they can become used to eating such foods, Marks said. “If the mom is feeding in urban areas, where cars and dogs are, they can get killed and the babies come to us,” she said. Bird feeders, while hung up with the best of intentions, can also cause more problems than they solve, Marks said.

Photo courtesy SPCA Wild ARC

“It’s an easy road for the animals to eat those sort of things. But it leads, one, to habituation, and two, to inappropriate diet. It may be fun to feed those animals in spring and summer, but come winter, when they don’t have those things, starvation can set in.” If you do have a feeder up, leave it up and maintain it, she said. Where mammals taken into the Wild ARC’s care are most often orphaned or injured, the birds it sees can be sick or have weak bones from eating improper food, or be dying from disease contracted through eating from bird feeders. “When it comes to feeding

songbirds, people don’t clean their feeders enough,” Marks said. “Illnesses such as salmonella are infectious and they can be transferred through the food left behind (by sick birds) in feeders.” Buying seasonal seeds from a knowledgable bird feed or nature store can help keep birds healthy, she said. As for keeping your feeder free of disease, Marks suggested emptying it out and cleaning it with a mild solution of bleach (10 per cent) at least once a week. Feeding bread crumbs to ducks, geese, gulls and other waterfowl is another bad idea, she said. Since bread contains ingredients the birds are not

accustomed to and are not natural to their diet, it has a negative impact on such aspects as the growth of feathers. “They end up not being formed properly, and if they get that type of food when they’re young and developing, flight becomes a problem.” Deer on the West Shore don’t seem to be as much of a problem as they are in town, specifically Oak Bay, Marks said. With more wooded areas to hide, they tend to have safer places to go and there is enough bush to maintain a natural diet. While cougars have been spotted in West Shore urban areas this year – one was shot by a conservation officer in June – the presence of deer in the area, their natural food source, means they will likely have enough food to eat. Bears can sometimes be a problem when they get accustomed to feeding on garbage, but so far this year none have been reported in urban areas on the West Shore. In general, wild animals’ instincts lead them to find natural food sources without our help, Marks said. “So often all the conflicts that we cause are because of good intentions,” she said, adding a final bit of advice. “Respect wildlife. Keep them wild and they will know what to do.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Dr. Cameron McCrodan, Dr. Ann-Marie Stewart, Dr. Brent Morrison, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson and Dr. Chris Snow

See and be seen for cycling safety Although cycling is great fun, it also involves some danger. In North America nearly 800 cyclists die in collisions with motor vehicles each year, and another 24,000 suffer injuries. You can reduce these dangers by following some simple cycling safety tips. Wear a helmet and wear it properly, not perched on the back of your head. During the day, wear fluorescent clothing and, at night, a functional headlight and reflective stripes on your clothing, helmet and bike will help ensure you are visible from all sides. Flashing red lights which can be attached to your bicycle saddle, backpack or helmet are an excellent and inexpensive way of increasing visibility. Wear sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. Remember to replace them at night, with impact-resistant clear sports goggles to protect the eyes from dust, dirt, gravel, and rocks. Contact lenses under protective wrap-around glasses are convenient for those who can wear them. They provide superior peripheral vision. For those who cannot wear contact lenses, Optometrists can provide prescription sunglasses or prescription inserts for cycling goggles. One of your best defenses against bike accidents is sharp vision – so have your eyes examined regularly. Remember that your bicycle is a vehicle and that you should operate it in a responsible and courteous manner.

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Cafe venture a new adventure for youth Helping run food and coffee stop a confidence booster for teens Don Descoteau News staff

Tucked in the corner of the West Shore Child, Youth and Family Centre on Wale Road is a cozy little cafe. Not only is Skookum Food and Coffee a good place of respite for workers and clients visiting the building, it’s providing a place for area teens to gain their first taste, in many cases, of the working world. The cafe is the business end of the free 12-week Skookum Skills program run by Pacific Centre Family Services Association. “It’s fun and well-organized. It’s a good experience,” said Dakota Webb, 19 and a graduate of Belmont secondary who was on his last shift at the cafe. He’s learned barista skills, how to use a knife properly and knows what giving good customer service looks like. Along with his FoodSafe and first aid cards, he’s got some marketable skills, but isn’t quite sure what direction his training will take him next. Not so for Becky Lee, an 18-yearold Gordon Head resident who was recently hired on to be a barista at the Uptown Starbucks. Brittany Arnold, a soft-spoken 17 year old entering Grade 12 this fall at Belmont, enjoyed the program and all it taught her. “I really like working up front as a barista. I

Don Descoteau/News staff

Brittany Arnold, left, Dakota Webb and Becky Lee show off some of the baked goods and beverages they’ve been serving at Skookum Food and Coffee inside the West Shore Child, Youth and Family Centre on Wale Road. The youth are nearing the end of a 12-week skills training program overseen by the Pacific Centre Family Services Association. learned a lot about customer service,” she said. Arnold recommends the skills program to any teens looking to expand their skills and get out into the world. “They should definitely try it. Lots of people are shy when they come in, but you get a confidence boost from learning to do all the jobs.” Mitzi Dean, the association’s executive director, is excited about seeing the cafe and the young people involved in its training program program take the operation to the next level. A visit to other food-based social enterprises in Vancouver

earlier this year allowed some ideas to start to percolate for the cafe in Colwood. “We really want to promote our signature quality and the fact we use local produce,” she said. As part of a broader-based thinking for the program, cafe coordinator Liz Overton oversaw staff in catering the association’s annual general meeting this year. As well, the group has been setting up shop at the Goldstream Station market on recent Saturdays in Veteran’s Memorial Park. Dean said the association is working to build partnerships in the community for the program.

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So far that effort is going well. As part of the program, staff from 2% Jazz Coffee provided barista training for the youth, while Vancity staffers presented a full day of general business training. Other partners offered up literacy training to help youth with learning challenges get up to speed. On the funding side, the association received a grant from the Victoria Foundation worth between $15,000 and $20,000 on top of the more than $40,000 that Dean said it has invested in the program itself. Overton, overseeing the second

group of youth since the program began last fall, works closely with them in the kitchen and out front. She’s proud of her charges for the changes and growth she’s seen in them over the course of their work term. “I’ve seen a lot of them blossom and gain confidence,” she said. “They all are quite outgoing now and this building contributes that. They’ve created a real team attitude and they get so much reinforcement that something is working.” While Skookum is not necessarily an employment-finding program, it providing youth – some of whom come in with barriers to moving forward in the working world or education – with an opportunity to build their repertoire and move forward with more confidence. Dean hears from parents of youth who have completed the program that they see more selfconfidence and self-esteem in their children. That is one of its primary goals, she said. “We give them new opportunities and new experiences to build on.” If you’re a youth or know someone who is looking to gain some pre-employment skills or boost your self-confidence in a supportive environment, the Skookum Skills program is accepting applications for upcoming 12-week terms. Between six and eight people are accepted at a time. To apply, send your name and contact information to loverton@pcfsa.org, call 250-478-8357 or stop by the association office at 345 Wale Rd. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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2$ for

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180gr

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Plus Applicable Fees

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500-750ml

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of the Week As a young stay-at-home mom, I used to take my two sons to my aunt’s for lunch once and a while. At some point she served us “Spaghetti Pie.” My boys loved it and after that, every time we went for lunch that was what they requested. She gave me the recipe and I tried to make it for them as well but somehow it was never as good as Auntie Ann’s.

Spaghetti Pie Makes: 4 ave. servings • Difficulty: Easy Source: Auntie Ann Ingredients • 6 oz. spaghetti •2 tbsp. margarine •1/3 cup Parmesan cheese •2 eggs, beaten •1 cup cottage cheese •1 lb. ground beef, browned •1/2 cup onion •1/3 cup green pepper •8 oz. canned tomatoes •1 tin tomato paste •1 tsp. oregano •1 tsp. sugar •1/2 cup mozzarella cheese •1/2 tsp. garlic salt

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Directions Cook the spaghetti. Mix in the butter, then the Parmesan cheese and eggs. Put in a 10-inch cake pan; press firmly. Spread cottage cheese over. Mix rest of ingredients together; put on top. Bake at 350F, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Spread mozzarella cheese on top. Cook for another 5 minutes.

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back, says Wastle. “It’s just night and day, the competitive feeling of duplicates brings the player to a new level compared to the kitchen game.” Travis Paterson Traditionally, the home version, with News staff two couples sitting round the kitchen table, is known as kitchen bridge, or There’s a saying: It takes a life to masrubber bridge. Each hand is freshly dealt ter the game of bridge. and no two hands are alike. But there’s also another saying: It’s But in duplicate, all the hands are prenever too late to start. dealt, and played by everyone, whatever Contract bridge, or bridge, enjoys the number of tables is, which usually worldwide popularity with people of all ranges between six and 14 on a Thursages, but it’s safe to say the stigma here day at the Bridge Centre. is that it’s a senior’s game. Throughout the game players will That’s close to the truth but not move from table to table, and because entirely, says Bill Wastle, owner and everyone ends up playing the same operator of the Victoria Bridge Centre. A quick look around the Bridge Centre hands, their score is measured against each other. A WiFi-equipped bridge calin Esquimalt, half full with seven games culator instantly synchronizes scores running on a Thursday morning, confirms the tables are mostly populated by after each round with the player’s profile senior folk, but there’s a reason for that. in the American Contract Bridge League website. “This is one of the This is where the first places new retir“Some people are accumulation of master ees come,” he says. “It’s happy to stay at home points come in, whether very popular as a daytime game, it becomes a playing kitchen bridge, But they’re important to the player or not. Five hunpart of people’s schedduplicate bridge is what dred and you become a ule.” The reasons to play really draws people out.” ‘life-master.’ “Some people are are many. It’s social, - Bill Wastle happy to stay at home it gets you out of the playing kitchen bridge,” house, it’s affordable Wastle says. “But duplicate bridge is (the Bridge Centre chargers $6.50 to what really draws people out.” $8.50 to join in a game, which usually While some players are driven to earn lasts 3.5 hours, while recreation and master points, which collect over time, community centres are even cheaper), and it demands critical thinking, exercis- most either lose that drive over time, or aren’t interested in their lifetime score, ing the brain. Wastle says. Of course, it there’s one deterrent “I personally don’t get caught up on keeping people from playing more than the amount of master points I’ve earned anything else, it’s the complexity of the though I did at one time. Really, I don’t game, or at least the notion of complexget to play as much as I’d like, because ity. I’m too busy running this place. Each round is four stages, the deal, “Most people just want to play.” the auction, playing and scoring, with The best time to start bridge lessons trick-taking at the heart of it. So yes, it is September at the many bridge clubs can take a few rounds to get the hang of around town. it, but anyone can learn. The Bridge Centre is located at 880D “Yes there is a learning curve for Esquimalt Rd. Around town there’s new players, lessons are highly recommended before playing for the first time, also the Monterey Bridge Club at the although some people, maybe, could get Monterey Centre (1442 Monterey Ave.), while Capital City Bridge Club plays out through their first game without a lesof Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club (3930 son,” Wastle says. What’s changed the game dramatically LaSalle St.) and Leaders Bridge Club is at St. Aidan’s United Church (3703 St. in recent times is the Internet and dupliAidan’s St.). cate bridge. Once you play duplicates you don’t go reporter@saanichnews.com

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Candidates route should run through Greyville B It got me thinking … if it’s ack in the good old good enough for Ontario, days my favorite why not here in B.C.? Our celebrity down at the political candidates’ paths to exhibition grounds was “Golden Gordie,” a prince glory should pass through Greyville. among thieves. If it sliced On the provincial scene or diced, Gordie could and there is no shortage of would sell it. His ability to seniors’ issues worthy of generate wild expectations government accountability. I made politicians weep with have canvassed a envy. number of seniors’ If Golden issues in my capacGordie had ity as an elder gone into poliwordsmith and it’s tics back then clear to me that he’d be prime B.C. seniors have minister today. been challenged In those days keeping the governwe knew that ment’s feet to the politicians who hearth. refused to slice Let’s start with and dice their the appointment of way to power a seniors’ advocate. with empty The promise to promises Brian Kieran appoint an advocate never got anygathered dust for where. more than two years before That was then. This is now. As a senior voter, I find myself Victoria’s Isobel Mackenzie was hired in March. railing against the Golden Mackenzie says she is here Gordies of politics. I’ve turned for seniors, not for her politiinto an electoral grouch. I cal masters. But, the fact of want substance dammit. I the matter is that she is not demand accountability. an independent servant of So, it was encouraging to the Legislature. Rather, she read in my Canadian Assoreports to the Health Minister. ciation of Retired Persons She does not have a mandate (CARP) magazine that seniorto investigate individual cases specific all-candidate meetand she has no enforcement ings are now considered powers. obligatory during Ontario That must change and I’d election campaigns. love to see political candiJust ahead of the recent dates argue otherwise at a Ontario election CARP held B.C. seniors’ all-candidate an “Ontario Votes” debate forum during the next camthat was declared “a must paign. stop on the road to political There are so many issues success.”

“As a senior voter, I find myself railing against the Golden Gordies of politics. I’ve turned into an electoral grouch. I want substance dammit. I demand accountability.” that demand political accountability. In the past year I’ve written about the government’s decision to eliminate the seniors’ passenger fare discount on BC Ferries. The government’s own number crunchers predicted 150,000 seniors would stop using the system because of this policy. This comes on top of a 28 per cent electricity rate hike over five years with the biggest one year increase of nine per cent coming this past April. Then there were the MSP premium rate increases last January. At the same time health authorities were increasing the cost of residential care at a time when access to needed community health services, like home support, continued to decline. Again, this must change and I’d love to see political candidates argue otherwise at a BC seniors’ all-candidate forum during the next campaign. Visit elections.bc.ca or www.gov.bc.ca/cscd/ for more information on the upcoming 2014 B.C. municipal elections on Saturday, Nov. 15.

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Carol Tinkham is celebrating 15 years of volunteering with the Juan de Fuca seniors’ centre this November, a place she “can’t say enough good about,” she said. Tinkham teaches tai chi, volunteers as an instructor for chair yoga, helps teach line dancing, ran the centre’s raffle for 14 years and the casino night for seven years, as well as being a board member and past president. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, she moved out to the coast just after getting married, and has lived in the west shore for over 55 years. “This is such a perfect spot,” she said. “I’m right down from the water, and I’m five minutes away from the centre.” Our community’s amenities: • Schedulted local transportation In addition to her many volunteer hours, • Three Chef-prepared meals a day • An exclusive travel program Tinkham has also taken advantage of the many activities at the centre, and has lawn • Full calendar of activities & events • Pets warmly welcomed bowled, swum, learned Hawaiian dancing, • 24/7 live-in managers • And much more! learned to play bridge and been involved in • Housekeeping & linen service drama. “I’ve played Anne of Green Gables and Goldie Hawn,” she said with a laugh. Tinkham has also been instrumental in connecting many seniors. “I am quite a social person,” she said, “and I like to keep an eye out for someone else who might not be. To see someone sitting by themselves near the front, and ask ‘is this chair taken?’” INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING “I always say I like to see you come in with a bit of a smile and leave with a laugh, saying ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ###### ©2014 HARVEST MANAGEMENT SUB LLC, HOLIDAY CANADA MANAGEMENT & HOLIDAY AL said HOLDINGS LP 21662 ‘I’m glad ULC, I came today,’” Tinkham. As she continues to volunteer and stay active, the 75-year-old certainly won’t let age slow her down. 1773 Feltham Road, Victoria, BC V8N 6E8 4000 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8X 5K5 3035 Ross Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S8 “Age is an attitude,” she said. 250-298-5098 250-298-5087 866-670-4537 When asked what is one of the biggest positives in volunteering at the seniors’ centre, the-victorian.net victorianatmckenzie.com longlakechateau.com Tinkham replied, “I’ve been very fortunate in gaining a lot of friendships from giving, and ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ###### ©2014 HARVEST MANAGEMENT SUB LLC, HOLIDAY CANADA MANAGEMENT ULC, & HOLIDAY AL HOLDINGS LP 21662 doing what I do.”

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