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Bob Mitchell of Sea Bluff Farms looks over the fields he has worked for decades in Metchosin. He aims to continue farming for the rest of his life, but worries about the future of the rural lifestyle he has come to know and love, due to development pressures and the lack of people to take over local farms. Arnold Lim/News staff

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ob Mitchell doesn’t mind working hard on his 10-acre plot of land in Metchosin. In fact, he appreciates the rural way of life farming affords him and the fact the district, so far, has ensured that lifestyle will be available for the foreseeable future. He worries, however, that increasingly fewer young people are choosing to take on farming. “There are tons of people that are younger and bright and (want to farm), but the problem is the cost

of the land. It’s a problem faced by everyone,” he said. “The land value is so high you cannot economically justify buying it for agriculture. People like me are on inherited property.” Mitchell has been farming the land since his father retired in 1982 and passed on to him the family’s property. Even with the continued enforcement in B.C. of the Agricultural Land Reserve, created to protect agricultural land and encourage farming in fertile growing zones, most young farmers cannot simply buy

their way in, he said. Two separate studies commissioned by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and completed by a pair of masters students at Royal Roads University indicates an uncertain future for farming in Metchosin. Jeff Townsend and Lisa Makar discovered evidence that indicates a succession plan and a change in infrastructure may be needed to maintain the lifestyle many Metchosinites enjoy so much.

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“The culture of farming is lost when there is no succession encouragement bringing the younger generation in,” said recent RRU graduate Townsend. “The farms that are producing high quality local foods could stop producing and lie fallow … Without encouragement tied to productivity and profit, we won’t get a younger generation to come in and replace the farmers.” PLEASE SEE: Few incentives, Page A4

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Groundwater, secondary suites next focus for Highlands Four new councillors join three veterans at table Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

The ballots have been cast and the signs torn down; now Highlands is figuring out what’s next for their nearly all-new mayor and council. “Our inaugural meeting is coming up and once everyone is sworn in, we’re going to try and establish our strategic priorities,” said Mayor Ken Williams, who moved into the seat after three terms on council when Jane Mendum stepped down. Continuing with groundwater protection initiatives and moving into public education is high on the list, as is furthering the discussion on secondary housing. “That’s a biggie. It’s very important to throw that into the mix,” Williams said. Longtime councillor and former mayor Karel Roessingh agreed. “There are positives and negatives for sure (around secondary suites),” he said. “There are water issues and traffic issues and safety is really top of mind.”

Highlands’ new mayor Ken Williams outside the Highlands Community Hall. Roessingh said council likely won’t be out in the community policing secondary suites, but they do need to ensure suites are safe. “Generally we know there’s lots of (suites). For fire safety, we really should make sure they’re safe.” Every lot in Highlands is cur-

rently zoned as a single family residence, but there’s a chance that could be changing. “We’ve done some work, but it’s been quite a while,” Roessingh said. “Council has had other things to tackle, and now other municipalities are coming up with plans and policies on secondary

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housing, so that will be a good guide for us as well.” Williams will be looking for members for three newly established select committees: heritage, social sustainability and sustainable land use. Then there are finishing touches to put on the East Fire Hall and the

Highlands Community Hall, and the relationship with the developers at Bear Mountain to further explore. “There may be some new development there,” Williams said. “But it will depend on what the community wants to hear and see.” “We’re looking to see how the new owners want to treat the property,” added Roessingh. “And there will have to be a balance between how much water they use. Their own water supply is very good, but we have to make sure their neighbours are safe.” With Williams moving into the mayor’s chair, Highlands council has four new faces coming to the table for the upcoming term. Leslie Anderson, Ann Baird, Karen Burns and Gord Baird are all newcomers to their elected seats, and join incumbents Roessingh and Marcie McLean in plotting out the future of Highlands for the next four years. “I think we have a tremendous amount of talent,” said the new mayor. For his part, Williams is excited to be stepping into the new role. “It’s a listening role where we move together. I’ve been sitting on council for nine years, so I think it’s going to be really interesting sitting in a different chair.” acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

West Shore officers honoured amongst their peers Bravery and valour in the line of duty are recognized at the annual B.C. Police Honours Night gala Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

If one incident stands out for West Shore RCMP Cpl. Bryson Hill in his career to date, it’s the day in 2012 when he helped free a young woman from a submerged, overturned car soon enough to allow paramedics to miraculously revive her. Hill and fellow rescuers Const. Melissa Gorman and Const. Harrison Teed were among 87 police officers whose acts of bravery under extreme pressure were recognized Thursday at the 34th annual B.C. Police Honours Night at Government House. This week Hill recalled the scenario on West Burnside Road, and the fact the young woman had been upside down in a water-filled culvert more than 15 minutes by the time he was able to pull her through the back window. The group of rescuers, including Gor-

man, Teed and fellow RCMP officer Max Fossum, were waist deep in chilly water and had lifted the vehicle up enough for Hill to reach in and grab her. “Every human, all of us, would love to have an opportunity to save a life,” he said. “We are in a job where we are fortunate that we have been chosen by the community to be the ones they call when they need that help. There are times when it doesn’t have a good ending, but this was one where the fortune was on everyone’s side and she survived.” The girl, who was thought to have perished in the water, was back at school four months after the crash and has since made a full recovery, Hill said, adding that’s what makes the effort worthwhile. Hill, Gorman and Teed, who is now with the RCMP Musical Ride, were each given an Award for Meritorious Service for their efforts.

West Shore RCMP Reserve Const. Scott Rothermel received an Award of Valour for his actions in 2012 attempting to save two dogs and potentially people from a burning family home on Kelly Road in Colwood. “It’s one of those few moments in a person’s career where it will stand out forever,” he said. “I remember everything, from arriving on scene to talking with neighbours and making that decision to go into the home.” One of the dogs came to him immediately and was able to get out, at Rothermel’s urging. The other was not so lucky, but the officer did ultimately determine no more people were inside. Rothermel, community liaison officer for School District 62 and a summertime police officer, called the award “a huge honour” and one he’ll remember as long as he continues putting on the uniform. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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In this photo from 2012, West Shore RCMP Reserve Const. Scott Rothermel shows where he entered a burning home on Kelly Road in Colwood to rescue a pair of dogs and confirm there were no people left inside. He managed to save one of the dogs, a feat that earned him an Award of Valour at the annual B.C. Police Awards last week. He was one of four West Shore RCMP officers from 2012 who were honoured last week at Government House.

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Part of the research looked at how farmers near urban centres can resist pressures from nearby developing communities. Townsend and Makar focused on Metchosin, where they surveyed 52 farms and recorded responses from 11. The study, undertaken from June 2013 to March 2014, eyed both the challenges and potential opportunities for the rural community long-term, Townsend said. “I think there are two opposing forces, including farmland being used for development and taking class 1 soils away. Losing that is a real hazard,” he said. “There is also a real problem in the replacement generation being promoted into the industry because (they can get a job paying) $60,000 to $80,000 a year, so why would they go into farming?” Townsend said the average age of farmers in Metchosin is 57. He echoed Mitchell’s sentiment that younger generations are less able to break into farming, in large part due to the financial difficulties. Aware of the possibility for farming to drift away from Metchosin, Mitchell, 76, has taken measures to protect his way of life. He incorporated the land and made the constitution and bylaws such that it would be difficult to have any other uses for it than farming. Acknowledging that farmers may be enticed to “cash out” their properties to developers – something that would require legislative change provincially and zoning changes locally – Mitchell said he made the move to protect his rural lifestyle long-term.

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Kale plants stand in one of the fields at Sea Bluff Farms in Metchosin, owned by Bob Mitchell’s family. The researchers found that 225 farms listed for the area in 2006 had decreased to 217 by 2011. Early investigations indicated the majority of those were hobby farms that grow very little produce for sale. The study determined that 100 operations were producing the majority of the approximately $6 million in combined annual revenue. Mitchell is optimistic Metchosin will remain rural and that farming will continue to be a preferred use, but he’s concerned that moves toward amalgamation could threaten his way of life. “If the province gets serious about amalgamation, we could get wiped out.” The longtime farmer is not alone in his fears, Townsend said. He wondered aloud if government intervention, including a convention preventing development paired with an annuity to farmers, could lead to a driving down of land values similar to when the ALR came in. Creating more value-added products and supply chains that enable

farmers and assist the food industry may also be the way to go, he said. “Whether (this information) is good or bad, it doesn’t matter. It’s information backed up with imperial evidence,” Townsend said. He offered up a final note. “Only eight per cent of the food that is eaten on Vancouver Island is produced here, so as far as the market goes, there is a huge potential,” he said. “It could become profitable. Food is becoming more expensive, people are valuing farmers’ markets, so there is an interest in health and there is support for farmers.” Mitchell said developers and real estate agents continue to drop off information inquiring about developing his land, but he said he isn’t interested and plans to stay and work the lot as long as he can. “I will farm as long as I live,” he said. “I’ve been here a long time … I am comfortable with it and I like going out and working each day and getting my fingers dirty and watching things grow.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Tracey Bleakley deftly evades decomposing salmon carcasses strewn about Goldstream Park. Walking through the mossy forest bed, the long-time naturalist is part tour guide, carefully explaining the irreplaceable role salmon play in the delicately balanced eco-system of the park. “This is one of nature’s phenomenons and has been happening for thousands of years,” she says. The forest is thick with lush green, almost glowing moss alongside the Goldstream River which, halfway through spawning season, produces an unmistakable scent. From the ground to the tops of the trees, the ocean nutrients from the salmon have proven to be an invaluable asset to the eco system, Bleakley says – they’ve even been found in the tree tops of old-growth forest. She shares this fact with busloads of students every year at this time and hopes to do more as the season progresses. “It’s a one of a kind experience being able to open their eyes and instil excitement,” she says. “It is really neat to have it concentrated on this six-to-eight week time period, because you have a chance to educate people on what is happening and how important the salmon are to the eco system.” The salmon, dragged from the river beds by bears and other scavengers, end up several kilometres inland. Scientists have found the nutrients in local animals and neighbouring eco-systems. One

day, Bleakley says, this information will fall into the care of the young students she sees from October to early December every year. Bleakley sees varying generations of visitors come through the park and works with volunteers including Judith Parrish, a retired school teacher who brought her students to see the old-growth forest. It’s important to get kids involved in nature,” Parrish says.

“Unfortunately (some) environmentalists and naturalists talk about a nature deficit in children. I don’t know if that has come about because of the increase in television and video, or because of the business of parents, but there isn’t enough time to enjoy what nature has to offer.” School programs are a real eye opener for parents and children alike, she says. They inform not just about salmon spawning, but

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West Shore winter is in the air Goldstream Avenue is once again adorned with festive lights, and there is a definite chill in the air, so make sure you wrap up warm and stay cozy. Upcoming events include the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas mixer at Hatley Castle on Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a most anticipated event with lots of great silent auction items and a charity draw benefitting the Goldstream food bank. Tickets are available by contacting the Chamber at 250-478-1130 for more information. Ahead of the gala, the Cham-

Christine Scott Shelley Westwood Out and About ber hosts its monthly Coffee Talk tomorrow morning (Nov. 27) from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at its offices, 2830 Aldwynd Rd. This

is a drop-in event. Bikram Hot Yoga has moved locations and is now up and running in their new space at 201-2657 Wilfert Rd. in Colwood, behind Galaxy Motors and close to Lee Valley Tools. Sante Spa is hosting its Jingle and Mingle event next Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be reserved by calling 250-391-3920. There will be mini spa treatments and a wine and cheese reception. Lucky Village restaurant is having its grand opening this Sunday, Nov. 30. Restaurateur Vick Sui is a familiar face on

the food services scene, offering quality, healthy food and excellent service. Lucky Village is on the former site of Royal Palace at Island Highway and Helmcken Road. Baja Rosi’s owner Carolyn Barter is hosting a Passion for Christmas Fashion event at Olympic View Golf Club on Nov. 29. Tickets are available at the Colwood Pentecostal Church or by calling 250-4787113. If your business is moving or has some news to tell, contact Christine Scott at cscott@goldstreamgazette.com or Shelley Westwood at swestwood@goldstreamgazette.com.

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Young Langford actor a rising star Confidence boosted after winning lead role in A Christmas Story musical News Gazette staff

Meetings are held at 9 am on the first Wednesday of each month at CRD Integrated Water Services office, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term commencing January 2015. Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, which interest group you represent, your area of expertise, and why you would like to serve on the committee. Photo contributed

Langford actor Carson Hunter, 11, as Ralphie Parker, is confronted by neighbourhood bully Scut Farcus, played by Neil Croswell, in A Christmas Story: The Musical, opening at the McPherson Playhouse Dec. 5. character he’ll play on stage gleams out, his confidence unshakeable as he rattles off the gun’s specs in a single breath. “An official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot BB gun.” For anyone not familiar with the iconic movie, the story is wholly about Ralphie’s burning desire for the BB gun, and his increasingly desperate schemes to ensure it’s under the tree come Christmas morning, despite hearing a chorus of “You’ll shoot your eye out!” from nearly every other character. After watching the movie, Carson’s mom, Cathy Clarke, says he could definitely relate to Ralphie, though her son’s

“BB gun” was more of an iPhone 5, she says, laughing. Carson’s passion for performing has been evident since he was a toddler, she notes. “He’s always showed interest since he was a wee boy. It keeps him busy and it’s so enjoyable to watch him finally on stage (after all the work of rehearsing). In the end, it’s so worth it to see him on stage. He just shines.” Carson’s parents, brother and sister are all involved with his theatrical adventures. “They’re really supportive,” he says of his family. “They’ll do anything to help me reach my goals.” “The theatre companies he’s been working with, no matter

Fisheries officer presents new book Despite never having seen a salmon before his move to B.C., Randy Nelson has since become the most decorated fisheries officer in the history of B.C. Nelson will be telling his fish tales from a 35-year career this Friday (Nov. 28) and signing copies of his new book, Poachers, Polluters and Politics: A Fisheries Officers Career at the Metchosin Community House. The event starts at 7 p.m. at 4430 Happy Valley Rd. and is free, though donations to the Metchosin Community Association are always welcome. For more information, call 250-478-5155.

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Angela Cowan Sitting in his living room, surrounded by the bustle of his family, Carson Hunter takes a breath before speaking. The 11-year-old Langford resident stars as Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story: The Musical, put on by the Victoria Operatic Society this December. Well-spoken and more than a touch bashful one-on-one, his eyes shine as he talks about the upcoming show. “I’m looking forward to seeing it all come together,” he says with a shy smile. “We’re just trying to get it spotless now, running the (musical) numbers over and over.” This is Carson’s first big starring role, having earned supporting roles in Oliver, Anne of Green Gables, and Seussical the Musical over the past few years. He didn’t originally intend to step up to the main role in of Ralphie, auditioning for the part of younger brother Randy at first. “I didn’t think I was ready and I was kind of nervous,” he says. But he read a few lines for Ralphie and got a callback, and next thing he knew, he was headlining the show. Ask Carson what his alterego Ralphie wants for Christmas, and a glimpse of the

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how much experience they have, everyone gets along so well,” adds dad, Dave Hunter. “It really is like an extended family.” With his love of performing, adorable freckles staining his nose and cheeks and a charmingly sweet personality, Carson clearly has the makings of a successful actor. Whether in film, television or on stage, time will tell where he finds his niche. The show runs from Dec. 5 to 14 at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 250-386-6121, or going online to rmts.bc.ca. acowan@goldstream gazette.com

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There are many ways to give back With November winding down and December looming large, Christmas-focused charities are ramping up their operations in preparation for the giving season. While most of these organizations run all year long, providing valuable support in their communities, it’s at this time of year that many shift their focus onto helping make the holiday season a little more joyous for families. With that in mind, it’s a good time for all of us to consider how we might be able to help these “first-world” humanitarian efforts. There are numerous places to donate, from food banks and church hamper drives to toy and stocking stuffer drives. One unique campaign (shoeboxproject. com/victoria.html) not specifically geared for Christmastime encourages donors to fill a shoebox with $50 worth basic toiletries and other small gifts, for women escaping violent and abusive relationships. Women often arrive at shelters and transition houses with little more than the clothes on their backs, so having some of the basic needs looked after can be a welcome gift, indeed. The Goldstream Food Bank, which becomes the Westshore Christmas Hamper Society for December, not only accepts food, but cash as well. That cash usually buys more of the basics, leaving such “treats” as energy bars, coffee and juice boxes to be donated by the public. Why not call down (250-474-4443) for a list of such luxury items, find a local bulk sale and pass the goodies along for inclusion in family hampers? For animal lovers, donations to the SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC), which helps injured creatures regain their strength to be able to return to the wild are always gratefully accepted. And there are many regional efforts, such as the Salvation Army’s toy drive and hamper campaigns and the Santas Anonymous program. For people with limited resources, another option is to volunteer your time. No matter which choice one makes, the giving feels good no matter how big or small and can go a long way toward brightening the lives of those less fortunate around us. 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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Liquor changes could push up prices is the main reason private stores When the B.C. government have generally higher retail prices. announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a not what I expected. year comes from this Private store monopoly wholesale representatives business, where the complained bitterly hidden tax is coyly termed that the government a “mark-up.” is allowing further When the new, expansion of fridges and simplified system comes “cold rooms” in selected in next spring, a bottle government liquor stores, of hard liquor will have a and longer operating “mark-up” of 124 per cent. hours that include That’s right, LDB more more Sunday openings. than doubles the price Those hours, along Tom Fletcher with its wholesale liquor with non-union staff, are B.C. Views tax. And if it’s premium the private stores’ big booze, anything valued at advantages as things more than $21 a litre will stand in B.C.’s hybrid get an extra luxury tax on top of liquor retailing system. The B.C. Government Employees’ that. Coolers and ciders will see a 73 Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury was also going to be gone effective tax on premium wines. Beer gets a April 1. That would be preferential per-litre tax with ascending rates for wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and sells to them at cost and to private provincial sales tax applied to all of stores at higher rates. it. Cheers! How much higher? Liquor Premier Christy Clark Distribution Branch officials were acknowledged that the first guiding carefully vague on that, and it principle of this overhaul is to keep varies depending on which of the that government revenue coming. 22 wholesale categories you look The new BCGEU president, at. They released a graph that Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. She insists she’s gung-ho to going up 10 to 15 per cent to create compete head to head with those a “level playing field” with private private interlopers and get back stores. some lost market share, particularly That wholesale price difference

on the high-volume cold beer sales. The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays. And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores. With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices. The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words. Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Metchosin miller at work Mike Sinclair of A & M Services mills fir and cedar trees at a farm along Happy Valley Road. The Metchosin resident purchased the trees, which were cut down after the property sold, and milled the wood on site into various sizes.

School board needs shakeup BLACK FRIDAY Re: SD61 board sees changes (Gazette, Nov. 21) Peg Orcherton seems to express concern that the new board will consider teacher’s needs rather than those of our students. Perhaps this is why the board “shakeup” actually occurred as the old board seemed to have insulated themselves from taking teachers’ concerns into account. For the record, teachers’ concerns are the learning conditions of our students. Hopefully the new trustees will have the fortitude to meet with individual teachers periodically, maybe stopping by on a Pro-D day for a conversation and to take the opportunity to see just how devoted teach-

ers are to their students. Neal Johnson Saanich

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The Grinch, played by Kyle Cessford, stands up under the scowls of (clockwise) Elijah Driver, Ross Niemann, Dakota Canning, Camilla Strasdas and Hannah Eilertsen.

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Santa Claus is coming to town in the first week of December, and he’s bringing a sleigh full of friends with him. For its 30th annual Christmas show, the students from the PACE musical theatre group at the WestShore Learning Centre will be bringing the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, Frosty and the characters of Disney’s Frozen to life on stage. And rumour has it they’ve managed to get the real Santa Claus to drop in as well. More than 250 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 have been steadfastly rehearsing with professional choreographers and musical directors to deliver a seamless show of skits, classic carols and sing-a-longs, with youngest and oldest working side-by-side. PACE, the “program for academic and creative enrichment,” is open to students throughout the West Shore and Victoria. It helps students develop on-stage skills such as singing, acting and dancing, and through those fosters self-confidence and self esteem. The program has eschewed the traditional school play format in favour of shows that offer wider opportunities for the students. “Regular musical theatre shows have a male lead, a female

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lead, usually two supporting on either side, and then a chorus. It doesn’t offer a lot of opportunities for a lot of kids,” says artistic director Sandy Webster-Worthy. “I build the shows around the kids I’ve got, around the talent, as opposed to making the kids fit the role. It’s a lot harder to put together, but in the end it makes the kids shine.” Belmont students Elijah Driver and Emily Hanson, both 17, have been in the program since kindergarten, and both say they’ve benefitted from the experience. “I can get up in front of people now and speak,” says Driver. Hanson has had similar experience. “And you get to meet friends you might not have met otherwise,” she adds.

The wide range of ages in the theatre group offers a unique environment as well, adds Webster-Worthy. “It’s purposely family-grouped so that the younger kids have the opportunity to watch and learn from the older kids.” “I remember being in kindergarten, and I remember each of the Grade 12’s faces, and I look at the kindergarteners now and think it could be my face that they remember,” says Driver. Shows run from Dec. 3 to 5 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 6 at 2 and 6 p.m. at 1026 Goldstream Ave. Tickets are available at WestShore Learning Centre, 814 Goldstream Ave. For more information, call the Centre at 250-391-9002. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS NEWS GAZETTE GAZETTE -- Wednesday, Wednesday, November November 26 26 ,, 2014 2014 GOLDSTREAM A rickety bridge on Kangaroo Road is shown in this archival photo. The road got its name due to a comment made by a lands department staffer in reference to claim jumpers and other settlers.

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What’s in a name? Place names can be telling things, unfathomable, like Kangaroo Road. It whether the people places or events is a very twisty road with many ups and downs, somewhat like referred to are within liva kangaroo’s movements. ing memory or not. They But it was a joke made by remind us of places in an official in the Lands distant lands or of people Department that resulted mostly forgotten, but there in the name. is always a reason how a In the day, a quarter secplace came by its moniker. tion (160 acres) of Crown Like many places on Vanland could be staked by an couver Island, Metchosin individual and by “improvwas named after a native ing” and residing on the word. The story is told that property for a certain James Douglas was explorlength of time, they would ing the area with native Wendy receive title. There were guides and asked “what Mitchell many “remittance men” is this place called?” The Metchosin’s Past who took advantage of this natives replied “smetsoffer, but having wandershosin.” A dead whale was rotting on a beach and smets-shosin lust and no family ties they would means “place of the stinking fish” or often leave before the allotted time was up. If the property was unoc“place smelling of fish oil.” An alternate legend is that long cupied for over six months it could before European contact, a whale be claimed by another. The prewashed up and the area affected by emptions had to be registered in the the rank odour was called smets- Lands office and the story is that one shosin. The dreadful smell is gone official remarked, “what’s the matbut the name has stuck. The present ter with the folks out there? They spelling of Metchosin is recorded by are always ‘jumping’ one another’s Douglas in 1842, but it has been spelt claims and jumping around from variously over the years as mechon- place to place … like a lot of kangaroos.” san, metchoosen and metchosen. In 1896 the road was constructed Which beach this whale was polluting, whether Albert Head, Witty’s, to give direct access from Metchosin Taylor or Weir’s, is not recorded. The to Sooke Road, running through the names are though: Albert Head is area known humorously as the Kannamed after the consort of Queen garoo District. In the School Museum are two Victoria, Taylor for the Hon. Thomas Taylor, Minister of Public Works and whale vertebrae reputedly from the Railways in the McBride Government odoriferous orca. Bessie Page’s book, of 1912, and Witty’s and Weir’s after Metchosin Place Names, is available the pioneer families that settled and in the Museum and is a fountain of interesting stories. Most of my inforfarmed the adjacent lands. Mount Blinkhorn honours Thomas mation is sourced from Footprints, Blinkhorn, the first farmer of Bilston compiled and edited by Marion HelFarm, that would later belong to the gesen, sponsored by the Metchosin Witty family. In March 1853, Blink- Museum Society in 1983. The School is closed for the winter horn was appointed by Douglas as Magistrate and Justice of the Peace but can be visited by appointment. for the “District of Metchosin and The Pioneer Old Barn Book Store, twenty miles around.” From the top located on the Metchosin municiof the mountain one can see Bilston pal grounds, is open every Sunday Farm, which included Witty’s Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please drop off and Lagoon, but the Blinkhorns never your used books in the bin and help lived on the mountain. A report from support our efforts to preserve local 1857 praises Blinkhorn as being the heritage. Wendy Mitchell is president of the most energetic farmer on the Island, which must be saying a lot consid- Metchosin Museum Society. If you ering the caliber of our pioneers. have story ideas, email her at wenThen there are the names that seem dyncmitchell@shaw.ca.

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B.C.’s new Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is taking applicants for a 25 to 30 member council, which will advise the Office of the Seniors Advocate on seniors’ issues. The volunteer advisers will represent diverse backgrounds, ages, geographical areas and cultures, Mackenzie said. The council will bring forward issues and concerns from their communities and will also review projects, reports, communication materials and recommendations developed by the Office of the Seniors Advocate. Council will meet four times per year, by phone or in person. Advisers are expected to be able to travel to the lower mainland of B.C., read material in English, and use a computer, alone or with assistance. The application is Dec. 18, and the council will be announced in February, for a one- to three-year term. Visit seniorsadvocatebc.ca, call 250-952-3181 or email info@seniorsadvocatebc.ca for more information.

Elderquest: A look at ageing

The First Metropolitan United Church is hosting a one-day retreat, Elderquest: Ageing as a spiritual journey, on Saturday (Nov. 29) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics of discussion focus on using the spiritual wisdom from a variety of sources to live a full life in the face of muscle atrophy, a natural process as the body prepares to return to the earth. This is done through guided meditation, poetry, journal work, silence, drawing and time outside. Registration is online at firstmetvictoria.com. Contact facilitator Linda Mulhall for more information at 250-479-8410 or by email at l.mulhall@shaw.ca. The First Met is at 932 Balmoral Rd. Cost is $75 ($45 for low income). Lunch provided.

A whale of a family story

This week’s Connecting Seniors lecture series is a screening of Big Miracle, the gripping story of an arctic community that rallies to save a family of whales, Thursday (Nov. 27), 1:30 p.m. at Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave.

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ur veterans need our help. uary 1991, the Province newspaWho better to support them per sent me to the Persian Gulf to than Canadian seniors who report on the first Gulf War. I was appreciate the toll of in the Gulf until Kuwait service and sacrifice? was liberated. In that time Behind the sadness I learned some enduring and pride of Rememlessons about service and brance Day this month, sacrifice. a war of words was There was a high level of waged by veterans who apprehension because of feel abandoned by our Saddam Hussein’s earlier federal government. gas attacks on the Kurds. In tandem with war CFB Esquimalt would not memorial ceremonies, let me leave Canada withveterans formed a coaliout a military-issued gas Brian Kieran mask. tion to boycott government announcements My first stop was Qatar and photo-ops. Canadian Veterans where the Canadians were headAdvocacy president Mike Blais says quartered. The press corps was stay“low-key” was not working. ing at a five star hotel next to Doha Blais argues that the old system International Airport where the of pensions for life was more gener- Americans, Canadians and French ous than the new veterans’ char- were flying daily sorties in their ter introduced by the Liberals and F-16s, CF-18s and Mirage fighter jets. endorsed by the Conservative govOn quiet days I would get in my ernment in 2006. rented car and drive out into the Veterans’ ombudsman Guy Par- desert past multi-million dollar ent reports that half of the most walled compounds owned by the badly wounded veterans are receiv- Arab aristocracy. While our fighter ing no disability benefits while pilots were risking their lives, I those who are receiving benefits would watch the young, rich, idle routinely receive the lowest-grade men of Qatar race across the sand payments. in their Jeep Cherokees chasing For me, this is personal. In Jan- harmless camels. I could not help

asking myself: What in the name of Allah are we doing here? Aboard the supply ship HMCS Protecteur I upgraded my respect for the dedication and expertise of our forces. The Protecteur refueled Allied warships, usually in the dead of night. One night at about 3 a.m. the Protecteur pounded through the darkness with a British warship on her starboard and an Argentinean warship on her port. With enough fuel in her belly to vaporize everything within sight, Protecteur was attached by her umbilical cords to two old Falklands War enemies. The manoeuvre left no room for error. On the bridge nerves of steel and a master’s touch at the helm were the prerequisites for just another night shift. This was not even combat, but it taught me to never underestimate the dedication and skill of our service men and women. It also taught me never to discount the stress that they absorb, the kind of stress that results in post-traumatic disorder. Twenty-three years later, I still appreciate just how much our men and women in uniform deserve our support long after the war de jour is over. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Swimming all the way At 93, Peter Lofts is as quick as ever in the pool, seeking a third national record. Lofts, a longtime member of the Victoria Crystal Silver Streaks masters club at Crystal Pool, holds the national 50- and 100-metre freestyle long course record for his 90-94 age group. Lofts is chasing down one more, the 200m free, at a masters meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place on Jan. 31. Lofts believes he can take the 200m record (90-94) from fellow Silver Streaks swimmer, Hugh McGregor, who holds 14 national records. “Sadly, McGregor passed away this year, before he could add more to his name,” Lofts said. “Hugh was readying for his next

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Dovercourt,” Lofts said. A librarian by trade, Lofts moved to Canada in the 1970s and worked in Lethbridge and Kelowna. “I didn’t really take to competitive swimming until 2001 when I moved to Victoria. Swimming (and walking) is what has kept me fit. I’ve had cancer since 1996, I do have a swimmer’s injury, but here I am, life is good.” Lofts is a father to two and a grandfather to six. The Crystal Silver Streaks are seeking additional members. The group swims at Crystal Pool on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Contact Val NevileCarter at 250-477-0410 or valnevilecarter@shaw.ca, or visit msabc.ca/vcss.htm for more information. reporter@saanichnews.com

Words from the wise Swimming is what keeps Delores Odendahl going. If the Crystal Silver Streaks member could offer one piece of advice, it’s to find something that makes you happy. Swimming is saving her life, she said, helping her deal with heart problems. “Swimming is my happy thing. And also, don’t sweat the small stuff,” she says. Better known as Dolly, Odendahl came to Victoria in 1961 but didn’t join a masters swimming club and enter meets until she moved to Kamloops in 1986. Before that Odendahl worked in extended care at the Priory in Langford for 25 years. She’s a mother of three, grandmother of six and great grandmother to seven, aged one to 17 years of age.

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Ask the Expert Seniors’ Edition Part B – continued from October

Q: What are some of the main matters I should be addressing when investigating Retirement Communities? A: 1. Are you looking for Bingo or serious hiking? Knowing your interests

and matching them to what is being offered at an RC can be the difference between being stimulated or being bored. 2. Will I fit into a RC? Get to know your potential neighbours by visiting an RC more than once. Participate in a few activities, meals, events, and even a guest stay. Most communities are happy to host you in this way to provide an opportunity to see how you will fit in. 3. Will I be placed on a waitlist? Most RC’s have some suites available at any given time. While they may not have the ‘perfect’ suite you are looking for they usually give preference to their internal residents. Move in, go on an internal waitlist and relocate when your ‘perfect’ suite becomes available…if you still desire to do so. Waiting on an external waitlist could take months or years for ‘the perfect suite’. Do your due diligence, know what you are looking for and move while you are well and able. 4. Is there a continuum of care? RC’s vary greatly in their care services. Some residences offer Independent Living (IL) only. This usually includes meals (all or some) housekeeping, linen service, utilities, transportation, and recreation services. Some RC’s also offer Assisted Living (AL) which includes IL services plus, at additional cost, services such as medication reminders or management, bathing assist, personal laundry, etc. Some RC’s offer IL, AL and “light” Complex Care (mobile with a one person assist). It is more challenging to find RC’s offering the full range of care from IL to Extended or “heavy” Complex Care (2 person assist, heavy lift equipment and/or locked unit for anyone with wandering tendencies). Do your homework! Visit the RC’s you believe will meet your present and future needs.

Linda Lord is your local Vancouver Island senior living expert. If you have any questions, or would like to chat, please contact Linda at Berwick House, (250) 721-4062 or email her at berwickhouse@berwickrc.com

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Colwood to Kelowna big move for former Juan de Fuca skater Don Denton

is more pressure to win. Coughlin credits his junior B coach at Peninsula, Brian Passmore – Kelowna may not now head coach of the be that far away from West shore Wolves – for Victoria but when you giving him the skills to are a hockey rookie livmove up to the major ing away from home junior level. for the first time it can “He was a good seem like a very long coach for me,” Coughdistance. lin said. Seventeen-year-old The Rockets’ vetTate Coughlin is enjoyerans were a great ing his first year in source of information the Western Hockey when Coughlin made League playing with the the team this year, givKelowna Rockets, but ing him advice on how adjusting to life away to change his game in from the family home in order to thrive in the Colwood is taking time. WHL. It helps that CoughThe right winger lin is billeted with has potted one goal teammate Tanner and three assists in 20 Wishnowski and they games so far. have a good billet famHe made his first ily. It also helps when appearance in his you play for the Rockhometown in a Rockets, who stand atop the Canadian Hockey Don Denton/News staff ets uniform last week League rankings. Kelowna Rockets’ Tate Coughlin, a native of with family and friends The former Penin- Colwood, warms up with his team before a in attendance, playing two back to back sula Panther finds the game against the Victoria Royals. games against the Vicbiggest adjustments is the speed of the WHL game and year has been to Prince George. toria Royals. Coughlin recorded an assist in the amount of travel time the He and teammates watch movies to pass the time or try and a 5-3 win over the Royals. team logs. editor@goldstreamgazette.com The longest bus ride so far this sleep. He said as well that there

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Victoria Grizzlies’ Matthew Kennedy chases the puck behind Trail goaltender Adam Todd during Sunday’s BCHL game at The Q Centre. The Grizzlies won 6-5 in double overtime.

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It wasn’t the way Brad Knight wanted to collect two points, but Sunday’s 6-5 double overtime win over Trail showed him “resilience” on the part of his players. Zach Dixon scored the winner 1:07 into the second overtime period at The Q Centre to give the B.C. Hockey League team their third victory in the past four games. With two of those wins coming over Island Divisionleading Nanaimo, this week’s results erased at least some of the bad taste from the recent 0-3 Interior road trip. “It’s funny, it’s easy to get up for teams that are really good, especially that much higher in the standings than you,” Knight said. “The fact is we did, we did OK, I’m happy where we’re at 24 games into the season. We’re doing OK.” The Grizzlies, fourth on the Island with 26 points (11-9-0-4) get another good chance to add to the win column tonight (Nov. 26) when they host struggling Island cellar dweller Cowichan Valley at 7 p.m. Having erased a 2-0 Trail lead in the first and scored four straight goals, the Grizzlies took a 4-2 lead into the third period. Knight blamed himself for allowing Trail to get back into the game with a power play goal from Charlie Zuccarini 6:26 into the frame. “I take a stupid penalty from the bench, frustrated on missing a call. That’s my fault. Sometimes you gotta eat crow to win,” he said. “I put the kids behind there. I felt bad. It was just nice for them to get the win. They deserved it, they earned it, they worked hard. I thought they found a way to keep alive, so that’s good.” The visitors tied it at 4-4 at the 12:22 mark, not long after the Grizzlies killed off a two-minute roughing minor to Chris Harpur. Jay Mackie converted a Shawn McBride pass into the slot to give the locals a 5-4 lead, but Connor Brown-Maloski got it back for Trail with 2:42 to play. After both teams created little in the

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way of serious scoring chances going fouron-four in the first five-minute overtime, the Grizzlies grabbed momentum when the teams went down to three-on-three for the second OT. Speedy Garrett Forster ripped a shot from the right wing faceoff circle that tested goalie Adam Todd, then Dixon followed up from the same spot about 20 seconds later. Dixon, who beat Todd with a wrist shot that snuck inside the far post for his fourth goal of the season, was glad his team finished well. “I’m excited we got the win. We kind of came back, we were down a little bit, but pulled through and got the win,” he said, adding as an afterthought, “we aren’t very good at finishing off games.” Dixon notched the winner, his second goal of the game, in a 5-4 win in Nanaimo last Wednesday as well. Set up by Harpur and Forster, he broke a 4-4 tie with a power play goal with 2:50 to go in the third period. The Grizzlies held a 4-2 lead entering the third period of that game as well. Mackie led Victoria skaters with a goal and two assists. Last Friday’s game between the teams was more of a defensive battle, with Jake Emilio’s third-period power play goal from Kevin Massy at 14:05 proving the winner in a 3-2 victory. “Those were huge wins, we needed that,” Dixon said. “They’re top in our division and they’ve beat us every time. We got the home and home and beat ‘em both times.” Dane Gibson and Brett Gruber also scored for the winners on Friday, while the two goalies

Stiliadis stopped 30 of 32 shots for top billing, while Nanaimo’s Jakob

were named first and second stars: Victoria’s Michael

Severson turned aside 26 shots. The lone blemish on the week’s record for the Grizzlies was a 4-1 loss in Powell River on Saturday. After a scoreless first, the Kings scored the next three goals to take a commanding lead. Forster was the lone Grizzly to beat Kings goalie Brett Magnus on 33 shots, making it 3-1 with 2:38 to go in the third. Powell River added an empty netter to round out the scoring. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ€™s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ Must have own transportation 4Afternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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MEDICAL/DENTAL KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL seeking full-time

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VOLUNTEERS THE ALZHEIMER Society of Victoria is looking for a registration coordinator, as well as volunteers to assist in many other capacities with the Walk for Memories. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE GREATER Victoria Green Team is looking for environmental volunteers to participate in fun, ecologically important events and activities throughout the CRD. Activities include many types of conservation and restoration activities. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE MUSTARD SEED is seeking friendly volunteers to wrap shoppers purchased gifts in exchange for monetary donations towards The Mustard Seed. Shifts are available at the Tillicum, Mayfair, Hillside and Bay Center Malls through the month of December. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

PETS PETS CKC CHOC/BLK lab pups, gorgeous, top quality, gentle nature, $1200. 250-897-6275.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FIREARMS WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866-960-0045 or visit: www.dollars4guns.com

FREE ITEMS FREE MANY household items, furniture. We are leaving the province. Call (778)432-2896. FREE SHORT-HAIRED male kittens. (778)421-4567.

FRIENDLY FRANK 1943 DICTIONARY (10lbs), $20. 4- Beanie Bopper dolls, $10 ea. Santa Claus watch, $10. Call (778)265-1615. BEATLES MUGvintage, made in England, $99. (250)721-0308. Univ Heights. FUJIYAMA BEGINNERS guitar, excellent condition, $65. Call (250)478-4703. GARAGE OR Shed Storage, on wheels, 48x24â€?x40â€?h, $70 obo. Call 250-479-0700. IMPACT WRENCH$30, Booster jumper cables, $30. Router, $30. 778-433-2899. LADIES GLOVES, new, Isotoner, 1 sz, green, paid $35 asking $15. (250)383-5390. LADIES WINTER boots, sz 11, new, brown, paid $190 asking $70. (778)440-3334.

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SIGN LANGUAGE Dictionaries. American and English versions $15. ea. (250)477-1819

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

SIDNEY- STRATA garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Renoâ€™d 2bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.

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UPRIGHT ELECTRIC piano, good sound and condition, $99. Call (250)652-0549. VARIOUS LENGTHS 4â€? wide ďƒžr boards, $25. obo. Call (250)384-9051.

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

BUSINESSES FOR SALE GREETING CARD BusinessVan. Isle. Territory. Large client base. Est. for 18 years. Good revenue. $27,500. Call (250)474-1984.

HOUSES FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. 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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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HOMES FOR RENT SOOKE 3 Bed, Rancher, 2 full baths, on acreage, Lg. fenced yard, new heat pump, save $ on Hydro , room for RV, $1350/mo. Avail Dec. 1. N/S., Pets neg. 250-642-2015

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On June 4, 2014, in the area of 360 Wale Road, Colwood, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the West Shore RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $3,175 CAD, and an iPod, both on or about 03:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2426, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ€™s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. ALâ€™S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

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MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $75=(2men&4tontruck)Sr Disc. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

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

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

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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TREE SERVICES BUDDYâ€™S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

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Wolves have mixed week A 7-6 overtime win against Saanich at The Q Centre on Saturday salvaged a tough week for the West shore Wolves junior B hockey team. Clay Carson notched the winner 3:00 into overtime, throwing water on the Braves’ comeback attempt.

The Wolves led 6-4 late in the third, but gave up two Saanich goals in the final 1:43 of the period. Westshore was coming off a 6-1 home loss to Victoria and a 6-4 loss in Nanaimo.The Wolves host Peninsula tomorrow (Nov. 27) at 7 p.m.

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Westshore Wolves forward Jordan Martin keeps his eye on the puck as Victoria Cougars defenceman Jake Stolz stick checks him in front of the Victoria net. The Cougars won this game at The Q Centre 6-1 last week to boost their season lead, but the Wolves remain solidly in second in the Island junior B league’s South Division standings.

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The Grade 8 and 9 Spencer Wildcats didn’t look out of place at all during last weekend’s B.C. junior girls volleyball championships in South Delta. The middle school team, facing mostly Grade 10 players, wound up 11th overall in the 24-team tournament, but showed signs they may be a junior volleyball powerhouse once they move on to high school next year. On the opening day last Friday the Wildcats were virtu-

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