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OAK BAYNEWS Competitive cooking An Oak Bay chef will put his best meal forward in Vancouver next month at the provincial chef Lifestyle, Page A3 championships. Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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Kyoto discussions ‘going very badly:’ May Roszan Holmen News staff

Canada’s Green Party leader says a call for a “period of reflection” on the Kyoto accord is like having a senior officer aboard the sinking Titanic arguing to pause emergency procedures in favour of a yoga class. Elizabeth May left for Durban, South Africa on Saturday, where she joined the delegation from Papua New Guinea at the international climate change conference. She posted her latest thoughts about the proceedings to Facebook Monday. “My sense as week 2 of COP17 (The 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) begins is that things are going very badly,” wrote the MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands. While she criticized the U.S. in its call for a period of reflection, she said Canadian actions have been unhelpful as well. The Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent announced Monday that Canada will not renew its commitments. He held this position despite the announcement that “China may commit to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2020.” Canada joined 190 countries at the convention, which runs Nov. 28 to Dec. 9. rholmen@vicnews.com

This buck deer was discovered by a resident in a yard on Island Road. It is believed to be one of a couple deer of similar size living in the area. Photo by Dennis Robinson

Loud and clear on urban deer CRD gets a significant response to its call for resident input on growing issue

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It’s been about three months since the Capital Regional District asked people for their opinions on the growing deer population on the South Island, and the response has been as wide-ranging as the animals themselves. Amidst a growing number of complaints over the animals’ encroachment into urban areas, the CRD established an email account in August to solicit feedback from residents, with an eye toward creating a comprehensive deer management plan for the region. Oak Bay Coun. John Herbert has been one of the most vocal

more than half of those proponents of a regional who did are from either strategy. While he’s glad Oak Bay or Saanich. But the CRD appears to be feedback came from all taking the issue seriover the Capital Region, ously, he would like to with at least nine of the see some action soon. 13 CRD member munici“I’m glad to see they’ve palities represented. gotten started, but I think “I consider the presit’s moved slower than it ence of deer in a very needed to,” he said. urban area to be inapTo date, the CRD has John Herbert propriate,” wrote Lorna received nearly 400 submissions from across Greater Vic- Harris of Oak Bay. “With no predators, this problem is going to toria. Although the rate has slowed increase and become harder to considerably since the email resolve.” Saanich’s Chriss Ball agreed. address was first published in the “We are very much animal lovNews, the number continues to ers and realize that the deer have grow. Though some respondents nowhere to go, but something did not specify where they live, must be done about the large

population before someone gets killed,” she wrote. Submission topics have been equally varied. While many residents cited property damage as their primary concern, others mentioned road safety, deer aggression and health risks such as Lyme disease as support for a management plan. Some even had their own proposals for solving the deer problem. “Catch and kill 80 per cent of them, have them professionally butchered and give the meat to the Salvation Army to feed the poor,” wrote Al Patey of Saanich. PLEASE SEE: Residents weigh in, Page A6

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Oak Bay chef ready to tackle the competition

Sing a song of Estevan Music, Santa bring holiday spirit to Estevan Village

Bistro kitchen boss heading to B.C.’s provincial championships

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Waller, 42, will be faced with that type of challenge again next month in Vancouver, as he conPutting his best work on the tests the Hot Competition, othcompetition table is not new for erwise known as the B.C. Chefs Association championships. chef John Waller. “You open up the box and go Neither is doing so after going in with an unknown set of ingre- to it,” he said of the format. “You dients – the high-pressure ‘black get 30 minutes. The clock starts, they give you a box and it’s okay, box’-style of chef showdowns. Earlier this year the Oak Bay you have to create a dish based Bistro chef won the Cookoff for on the ingredients inside. It’s a Cause, a fundraiser for Jeneece pretty stressful that way. You start cooking and there’s no turnPlace, under similar conditions. ing back.” A veteran chef who received his red seal at the tender age of 21, Waller honed his chops working with some of the best in the business in Toronto, including Mark McEwan of Food Network fame. Waller was doing competitions before such shows as Iron Chef became mainstream television, but admitted he hadn’t done much in recent years. While he ‘performed’ for 60 spectators in the Cookoff for a Cause, doing so in front of an audience of 1,000 or more people at the Vancouver Convention centre will be a different story. “I think you’re always Don Descoteau/News staff Chef John Waller, left, holds a new dish a bit nervous, because being tested out at the Oak Bay Bistro. (you don’t know what Assisted by pastry chef Emily Phillips, you’re up against), but right, Waller took second place at the it’s a good nervous,” he recent Vancouver Island chef-of-the- said. “It’s a bit of a different set of skills comyear competition. News staff

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Chef John Waller, left, talks to saucier Sean Rogers about a new dish being tested out at the Oak Bay Bistro. pared to the other competition. You use what you’ve done in the past, you use your experience.” Waller, assisted by Bistro pastry chef Emily Phillips, qualified for the provincials with a secondplace finish in the Vancouver Island chef-of-the-year competition. Creating a pre-arranged and vetted meal featuring parsley root and ricotta agnolotti, with roasted cauliflower and toasted pistachios, Waller finished behind chef Ryan Reed from the Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa. Reed and assistant Jenny Jones earned the nod from the chef judges as well as the People’s Choice award from diners who paid to sample the chefs’ work last month at Camosun College’s Hubert Hall. The event attracted chefs from such kitchens as the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Chateau

Victoria, and Monkey Tree Pub. Even Saanich South MLA Lana Popham competed. Competition chair Terry Lockhart Rust said the prestige of winning the title is growing among area chefs. “I think chefs are very competitive, and they love competing against each other,” he said. “It’s just like being on the basketball court or the hockey ice. The trash talking goes on.” Waller said chef competitions are giving the public a better sense of what is involved in preparing fine dining meals, as well as teaching them to be open to trying things in their own kitchens. “I think it’s entertainment,” he said. I think it’s becoming a bit more of a valid trade. I think it’s kind of helped to make it more in the spotlight.” editor@oakbaynews.com

Santa’s schedule may be jampacked at this time of year, but he’s managed to find room for another visit to Oak Bay. Jolly ol’ St. Nick will make a stop in Estevan Village this Saturday (Dec. 10) for the annual Estevan Village Carol Sing, a free community event spearheaded by flower merchant Rob Jennings. “It all started when we moved to this street and looked around and saw so many families, and Willows school down the street,” he said. “I had a couple of young kids myself and I said, ‘Can we not do a sort of quieter, gentler Christmas event for the families in the neighbourhood?’ It’s been a success every year.” The Carol Sing has an earlier start time this year, with Santa expected to arrive around 4 p.m. The choir from St. Philip’s Anglican Church will be on hand to lead the singing, accompanied by musicians from Oak Bay High. There aren’t a lot of bells and whistles, said Jennings, but the event’s simplicity is the source of its charm. “That’s sort of the beauty of it, is that nobody gets lost in the crowd. There’s not a lot of flash to it. “We do a little workshop with the kids where they can make a little flower craft, and there’s usually candy canes or cookies being given out. It’s just a nice little neighbourhood get-together.” Jennings added that Santa will be more than happy to pose for pictures with children of all ages, so visitors are encouraged to bring a camera. The Carol Sing happens from about 4 p.m. until Santa heads off, Jennings said, but he’s expected to stick around until “at least 5.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Buddy was a loyal companion, always waiting by the door for Lisa Atterby when she arrived home. And he was smart, never backing down from a round of games with his owner. The cocker spaniel was also Atterby’s inspiration for founding Angels Under Our Wings Cocker Spaniel Rescue, a notfor-profit organization dedicated to saving the dogs from shelters with high euthanasia rates, primarily in Los Angeles. “Once you own one, you just love the breed,” she said. “(Buddy) was such an amazing dog. He made me so passionate about cocker spaniels and the breed that I wanted to help other dogs that weren’t as forDon Denton/News staff tunate.” Tony Rich and wife Lisa Atterby hold cocker spaniels from When Atterby says she loves their rescue program called Angels Under Our Wings, based the breed, what she also means at their Saanich home (above and below). The couple need is she has no qualms about hous- volunteers, foster homes, adoptive homes and donations. ing up to 12 dogs in her Saanich the dog.” home at any one time. While many are healthy, othShe finds suitable foster homes and permanent homes ers suffer from easily-remedied for the dogs, originally bred for conditions such as cherry eye, a prolapsed gland of the dog’s hunting. Atterby and her husband, third eyelid. The operation costs Tony Rich, run the organization, anywhere between $350 and which is in the process of attain- $500, on average. In the last year, the B.C. Society ing charitable status. In the five years since they began their for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Victoria work, they’ve taken in, given “These are healthy, shelter has taken in 12 cocker spanmedical care to, rehabilitated and young, adoptable dogs iels suffering from the condition. re-housed 150 and they’re being Rose Harding, dogs. veterinary assisWhile Atterby euthanized for no does accept dogs other reason than lack tant at the Lifeline Animal Clinic, has locally, the majorgotten to know ity of them come of space …” – Lisa Atterby Atterby through about her. She’s really particuto her from outher constant vis- lar. She wants to make sure they side of Greater go into the best care as soon as Victoria. She regularly travels to its to the clinic. “We see her here sometimes a she’s got them back to health.” California to pick up abandoned Adoption of one of Atterby’s few times a week,” Harding said. dogs on death row. “These are healthy, young, “She’s constantly getting new angels comes with a minimum $500 donation toward the cost of adoptable dogs and they’re dogs.” Atterby is in immediate need caring for the animals, including being euthanized for no other reason than lack of space – of new permanent and foster having the dog spayed or neujust too many animals and not homes for the dogs. She admit- tered. Atterby also needs volunteers ted that she remains quite picky enough homes,” she said. Take her current pups up for when approving an adopting and cash donations to continue her efforts – work that began adoption: Enzo, a happy seven- owner. A fenced yard to contain the thanks to Buddy, who died of month-old with no health or behavioural problems, or Brandi, active dogs is on the wish list intestinal cancer last March, just another puppy without issues, for potential adoptees, although two months shy of his 14th birthsave a few of the usual house- Atterby will adopt out to people day. “He was an ambassador for the breed,” she said. training speed bumps that most living in condominiums. Contact Atterby at 250-889“She’s had some dogs that I animals encounter. “We have a lot of awesome swear she’s had for months and 8880 or fill out an adoption dogs and they’ve been given months before she’ll adopt them application at www.angelsunder up for no other reason than the out,” Harding added. “That’s ourwings.com. nnorth@saanichnews.com economy … not by any fault of something that’s really great

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“This neighbourhood is a favourite for dog walkers of all ages. I would hate to see a small child or an elderly resident injured by an angry deer.”

There have even been a small number of responses which the CRD categorized as “deer appreciation” – individ- Judy Fox, Saanich uals who oppose most of the popular solutions, including across the region, collision data and the culls and live trapping. “Man, with all his wisdom and technol- resulting financial implications, relevant ogy, should be able to figure out a way to solutions from the CRD’s goose managelive in harmony with the deer, not to kill ment plan, and control measures identithem,” wrote Sharon Palamarek of Col- fied in the B.C. Ministry of Environment’s Urban Ungulate Conflict Analysis Report. wood. The report is expected CRD staff plan to use the feedback to help draft “This urban area is early next year. More comments can a deer management plan, be found by viewing this which will consider sev- no place for creatures eral factors. that belong in the wild.” story online at www. oakbaynews.com. Among them are the - Hugh Aitken, Oak Bay editor@oakbaynews.com animals’ populations

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Police services link to continue Oak Bay, Saanich to renew agreement Ryan Flaherty News staff

It appears that Saanich police will provide support for their counterparts in Oak Bay for another five years. Oak Bay council, in one of its final acts, approved an extension of the two departments’ police services agreement last week. The agreement still has to be approved by Saanich council, which will likely happen at its next meeting. The agreement, first forged in 2007, will be revised slightly, but its primary elements remain unchanged. Beginning Jan. 1 the Oak Bay department will pay Saanich $190,654.76 per year for a variety of services. Chief among those are homicide and suspected homicide investigations, which alone amount to $80,000 of that cost. Saanich will also assist with general crime investigation, administrative support, information technology support and investigative support services – things like forensics, collision analysis, canine services and the keeping of prisoners. The biggest change clarifies the wording of the section dealing with homicide investigations. Oak Bay Chief Const. Mark Fisher wanted to make sure that his department would still receive support for homicides or suspected homicides that took place during the time period covered by the expiring agreement. “I wanted to ensure that … we would still receive investigative cov-

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erage inclusive of the previous term which we had already paid for,” he wrote in a memo to council explaining the changes. “Without such clarification I feel that we may have been exposed if a historical homicide came to light that had occurred during the life of the previous agreement.” Since the service agreement began, Saanich police have assisted on two homicide investigations in Oak Bay. Fisher also addressed discussions Saanich has been having about joining the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit, and what that could mean for Oak Bay. “There’s no way we could get into that unit for $80,000,” he told council. In an interview with the News Tuesday, Fisher elaborated: “If Saanich decides to (join the unit) they have to work out an arrangement of some sort for coverage of our homicides, whether they do it through their agreement with VIIMCU or they do it off to the side with their other people,” he said. “But it does give us that certainty of cost, and cost containment over the next five years.” Outgoing Mayor Christopher Causton, who chaired the Oak Bay police board, is pleased to see the agreement being renewed. “We are extremely well-served by this agreement with Saanich,” he said. “We not only have really good service, but it’s the fact that we’ve worked on this together. It’s that kind of service agreement that serves the community in good stead.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Police powers must be limited Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond has her work cut out for her. Last week’s decision by a B.C. Supreme Court judge, which stated that drivers must be able to challenge in court roadside-screened bloodalcohol readings of .08 or higher and the severe penalties that accompany it, presents a legal and moral puzzle for the province. Bond and her staff are now faced with finding a solution that Keep penalties balances the need for as a deterrent for public safety with the of the individual. impaired drivers rights By maintaining police officers’ ability to take drivers off the road who are suspected of being impaired – in any way, not just from alcohol – the public safety aspect of B.C.’s impaired driving laws are still covered off. But for those people who feel they were wrongly accused of blowing .08 or higher, a scenario that has, until now, meant a 30-day vehicle impound and thousands of dollars in additional costs, they need to be able to have their day in court. Making the police judge and jury in such situations is not the way to go and seems to be more in line with U.S.-style frontier justice strategies. Bond’s statement last week that an amendment to the law will be crafted to allow for such appeals has at least one group breathing a sigh of relief. Criminal defence lawyers have made an industry out of defending suspected drunk drivers. The main goal of the tougher impaired driving penalties was to reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities. The numbers show that strategy has worked well. But giving police more power at the roadside to mete out penalties left the door wide open for potential abuse of that power. It put officers who are only supposed to enforce the rules in an inappropriate position. As for the stiffer penalties, keep them available to act as a deterrent for drivers who make bad choices. But leave them for a judge to hand out, not the police. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News 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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B.C. a playground for eco-stunts groups have received millions from If the propaganda flowing over U.S.-based foundations in recent “tar sands” crude shipments across B.C. were oil, the province would be years. Here’s one of many out of deficit by now. examples of the money U.S.-funded professional trail that Krause has environmentalists and followed. U.S. tax returns their aboriginal partners show the Pembina lined up with the NDP last Institute and a B.C. week to peddle a range of environmental group half-truths and falsehoods were paid $200,000 by the about proposals to pipe Rockefeller Brothers Fund diluted bitumen from Inc. in 2006-07 “to prevent Alberta to a new port at the development of a Kitimat, where tankers would deliver it to Asian Tom Fletcher pipeline and tanker port” on the B.C. coast. markets. B.C. Views The same Rockefeller They staged a slick fund has investments in news conference in competing pipelines going south. Vancouver where they claimed to Documenting this huge money have a seamless wall of aboriginal spill, Krause concludes that U.S. communities the length of B.C. interests are working to stop opposing the proposed Enbridge Canada from exporting oil to Asia Northern Gateway pipeline. A so the U.S. will be the only market 10-year-old girl in a cedar bark available. They dress it up as hat warned of devastation to the environmentalism; we fall for it. coastal ecology, providing the kind Not surprisingly, the latest “tar of emotional visual that appeals sands” scare report was seized on to urban television audiences who by the B.C. NDP. know and care little about science “The pipeline goes over or resource industries. mountains, across farmland, over This event was co-ordinated the Fraser and Skeena Rivers and with the publication of a report straight through the Great Bear warning of huge risks from piping Rainforest to the Pacific, where it “tar sands” crude. The report was will be picked up by supertankers produced by the Natural Resource trying to navigate our inland coastal Defence Council, the Living Oceans waters,” said NDP environment Society and the Pembina Institute. critic Rob Fleming. These three organizations are Fleming parroted the report’s among those identified and targeted claim that diluted bitumen is more for scrutiny by independent likely to cause corrosion in pipes researcher Vivian Krause on her and tankers. website, www.fairquestions. Enbridge issued a statement typepad.com/rethink_campaigns/. refuting the study. Its oldest These and other environmental

bitumen pipeline went into service in 1979, and “a complete metal loss inspection of this line in 2009 revealed no increased risk or incidence of internal corrosion.” Oh, and the proposed pipeline route doesn’t cross the Fraser River. And claims of a huge increase in greenhouse gases from “tar sands” compared to conventional oil are grossly exaggerated. (The vast majority of emissions from all crude sources come when the refined fuel is burned to truck in your groceries or get you to work.) B.C.’s own Wilderness Committee chimed in, but this eco-show was organized by the local branch office of San Francisco-based ForestEthics. Those are the folks who blessed us with the fauxaboriginal name “Great Bear Rainforest.” A similar campaign is underway against expansion of the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby, which brings Alberta oil sands crude to ships heading out under the Lions Gate bridge and winding through the Gulf and San Juan Islands to Asia. Tankers have been loading “tar sands” oil in Burnaby for about six years now, but the enviropropagandists didn’t notice until a couple of years ago. Up until then, Fleming and his colleagues raged about maintaining a “moratorium” on B.C. tanker traffic that never existed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Put special facility elsewhere, keep Lodge intact The proposed replacement for Oak Bay Lodge is being called a regional complex care and dementia facility and will be operated by the Baptist Housing Society. I understand that the present facility offers longterm care for approximately 247 seniors and that the Vancouver Island Health Authority intends to shut down this facility. At the special council meeting Nov. 21, many seniors from Shannon Oaks and Marrion Village expressed their support for the new facility because it would allow them to stay in Oak Bay. But as representatives of Baptist Housing and the health authority have stated, there is no guarantee Oak Bay residents would be given preference over people from other parts of Greater Victoria. What was not really explained to the public is that, because of the type of care the facility is being designed for, only those suffering from dementia or complex-care problems would be eligible for admittance. Therefore, the replacement of Oak Bay Lodge as it now exists would result in the following: any senior requiring standard long-term care would have to go to some other facility, and the only senior residents of Oak Bay who would be admitted would be those suffering from dementia or complex-care issues. If a person suffers from dementia, what does it matter to them where they live? If the facility is to serve all

of Greater Victoria, why does the facility have to be built in Oak Bay, when there is no apparent benefit to those in our community who require routine long-term care? It would appear that the community would be better served to have this type of facility built near the geographical centre of Greater Victoria, where it would be more accessible to family members coming from different areas of the city. What Oak Bay truly needs is to have the Oak Bay Lodge continue to function as a long-term care facility so the seniors of Oak Bay can continue to enjoy the care they need in their community. Keith M. Mathers Oak Bay

Whole story not told about Oak Bay Lodge Those of us at last month’s special council meeting at Monterey Centre learned that the new Oak Bay Lodge would not have been for Oak Bay residents. Certainly, it would have provided those residents with an opportunity to stay in Oak Bay – those lucky enough to get into their ‘preferred’ facility. The new lodge would also have provided a home for people from Gordon Head, Fairfield and Fernwood, among others, and in some cases it would not have been their preferred facility. This is a result of the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s first-available-bed policy. I am not suggesting that this policy is flawed, nor am I suggesting that it is a reason to reject the development of a new lodge.

But those who argue that the proposed lodge is for the local community, or who write that the Oak Bay Lodge ‘attracts’ people from other communities, are uninformed or neglecting to tell the whole story. All of our councillors said they would strive to improve community consultation. First, they must take the time to gather and distribute important information, so that the community they are consulting shares views based upon facts and not rumours. John Taylor Oak Bay

Smart-meter foes late out of the gate Re: Smart-meter opposition People want to mount a recall campaign. Really? Why didn’t they do it several years ago when the topic of smart meters first came up? I first heard about this issue at least three years ago. Now it’s like locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen. I really have trouble comprehending the level of hysteria regarding this issue. The amount of radiation these meters emit is far less

than a microwave oven, TV or cordless phone, all of which surround us in abundance. B.C. Hydro is also faced with the fact that the analog meters are old and many of them are not functioning properly. It is also my understanding that they are not being made anymore. So we have to move on. The last time I looked the sky was not falling. Ed Walker Oak Bay

Lack of manners annoys resident For years now I have been trying to figure out what goes through people’s minds at the recycling depot. Today there was one big pickup truck parked right beside the compost bin with no driver around. Another truck was parked on the hill leading to the dump and again with no driver and a bunch of cars were backed up behind it. There was plenty of space in front of it. It seems the “me first” attitude which Oak Bay is rumoured to have is fairly obvious at that site. Of course I won’t mention the commercial gardeners. William Jesse Oak Bay

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The Salvation Army’s 120th annual kettle campaign was also launched last week. Donations can be made at any of the 40 kettles set up across the Capital Region until Christmas. The goal of the not-for-profit’s largest fundraiser is to generate $250,000, so people in need throughout the region can still access Christmas programs and year-round services. Last year, $224,000 was raised. Kettles will be out Mondays to Saturdays until Christmas Eve, but that will only be possible if more people volunteer their time as bell-ringers, said Ferns. In past years, she said, the Salvation Army has paid bell-ring-

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After 21 years rallying volunteers and orchestrating a Christmas dinner, Christina Parkhurst found herself accepting an award for outstanding fundraising on National Philanthropy Day. But the recognition came at a low point for the volunteer, who is uncertain she’ll be able to pull off the dinner this year. “I was up there receiving this award and all I wanted to say was ‘I’d turn this in for $10,000,’” Parkhurst said of the Nov. 7 awards ceremonies at the Fairmont Empress hotel. Every year about 900 people fill Glad Tidings Church at 1800 Quadra St. for the Christmas Spirit Community Dinner, a nondenominational holiday celebration open to all members of the community, primarily those who are in need for social or economic reasons. The idea for the dinner came to Parkhurst at 25, when she was a student participating in a women’s group aimed at cultivating a positive influence in her community. “Part of the philosophy of our group was making a difference, not when you’re rich and famous, necessarily, but as a way of being,” she said. Parkhurst, working as a server at the time, organized the first Christmas dinner for 40 people that year. It came together

thanks in large part to her fam- and other issues have left the ily, who have remained involved registered charity unable to cover its administration costs, throughout the years. “One year we ran out of turkeys let alone the cost of purchasing because the person who was food for the dinner. Things were supposed to cook them didn’t,” further complicated when prisaid her father George Parkhurst, mary volunteers and food supwho called on the Empress and pliers pulled their support from this year’s dinsecured eight ner, set for sitcooked birds. tings at noon Since the Gorand 3 p.m. don Head resi■ Volunteers meet Dec. 11, Boxing Day. dent first “high2:30 to 4 p.m., upstairs Olivia Keane jacked” her in McDonald’s Restaurant, has been volfamily’s Christ1567 Cedar Hill X Rd. unteering for mas, Parkhurst ■ Donate or learn more at the Christmas has involved www.christmasspiritdinner.ca Spirit Comhundreds of ■ Contact Christina munity Dinner volunteers Parkhurst at xmasdins@ with her family and business telus.net or 250-472-1040 since she was donors to sup■ Advanced registration is seven. port the dinner, required to attend the dinner. “It’s all we’ve which would Please do not contact Glad ever really otherwise cost Tidings regarding the event. known for about $20,000. Christmas,” It includes an outdoor barbecue for anyone said Keane, who co-ordinates who’d rather forgo the sit-down the kids’ craft table. “It’s a really meal, photos with Santa and a cool thing to do, especially if you llama, and a present for every have kids. It’s all about giving back.” child. For Parkhurst, the dinner Despite volunteers and donors who have stepped up in support serves a need that reaches of the event, Parkhurst is facing beyond feeding the hungry. “The whole idea is commuanother, larger hurdle. “(Donations are) trickling in nity,” she said. “It’s not just to so slowly that it’s hard to tell serve those with low incomes. whether we’ll even be able to It’s really about an extended famput on the dinner this year … If ily and getting a family together. we don’t have the food, there’s When people don’t have family, it’s not a very fun Christmas.” no dinner to come to.” nnorth@saanichnews.com The loss of a fall fundraiser

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The fourth Quote-Along Classic film series runs this Saturday, marking the end of a successful first run for the Victoria Film Festival. The fundraiser has played to sold-out and nearly sold-out audiences who lined up to see cult comedy classics The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction and Anchorman. “Everyone gets right into it,” said Scott Amos, communications co-ordinator for the Victoria Film Festival. “People just get to yell along, scream along, talk along with the film. There’s something to be said for being surrounded by 200 people who are as into the film as you are.” The concept involves much more than just participating in the dialogue. Pre-show contests help to get everyone in a silly mood, including Nintendo Wii bowling, a trident toss, and a twist contest tying into the plot of the first

three shows. And, of course, there’s a costume contest with every film, offering a pass to the upcoming film festival for the winner. Those costumes are another big element of the Quote Along, and some people go all out. “We had a Mia Wallace (a character in Pulp Fiction) with a syringe hanging out of her chest,” said Amos. Some people get even more creative, dressing as representations of their favourite lines from the movie, rather than favourite char-

acters. For instance, one came dressed as “Face down in the muck,” a line from The Big Lebowski. Another came dressed as “When you find a stranger in the Alps.” It’s an inside-joke for Lebowski die-hards, who know the line is a nonsensical dub over, heard only in the sanitized TV version. The films series takes place in the old Vic Theatre, which has been closed for many years. The opening is due to a rental agreement arranged by Victoria Film Festival director Kathy Kay. “It’s a really great old theatre,” said Amos. “There was a good layer of dust on things. We’ve had to do a little bit of cosmetic work and a little bit of equipment work.” Up next, on Dec. 10, is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Expect many to show up in King Arthur-era garb, and a silly walk contest. It’s a great time, Amos said. Unlike during most cinema experiences, which take place in the dark, this series brings a social aspect to the experience, he explained. “It changes the whole dynamic.” rholmen@vicnews.com

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Quote-Along Monty Python and the Holy Grail Saturday, Dec. 10, at The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. Tickets: $10+HST, at the door. Doors at 7 p.m., film at 8 p.m.

Intrepid Theatre hosts auction fundraiser Intrepid Theatre is hosting its third annual Christmas auction to raise money for the theatre and the Victoria Fringe Festival. The Fringe That Stole Christmas III features food, drinks, live music, an adapted reading of the Dr. Seuss classic The Grinch That Stole Christmas and a silent auction. A wide range of items are up for grabs at this year’s auction, from Rifflandia passes to a luxury suite at the Beacon Inn in Sidney and more. The Fringe That Stole Christmas III goes Dec. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tickets are $35, available online at ticketrocket.org or call 250-590-6291.

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Youth members of the Esquimalt Speedskating Club line up at the start of practice at Archie Browning Sports Centre. The club is open to members of all ages and skill levels, meets Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6 p.m.

Spills and thrills part of short track fun Travis Paterson News staff

Some come because they saw it in the Olympics. Some because their parents and grandparents do it, too. And some take up speedskating because they’re looking for something new. All of them get hooked to the speed. “I love going really fast,” said Kelly Cayford, a 14-year-old with the Esquimalt Speedskating Club. Cayford’s been skating with Esquimalt for four years and is one of three members, along with

16-year-olds Ben Weir and Cameron Nawosad, who are going to the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon in February. They’ll compete in the 400- and 1,500-metre races. “One thing about our group is it’s pretty steady in terms of numbers,” said vice-president Ian Philips. “Some of us are more competitive than others. Not everyone shows up for the 6 a.m. skate on Saturdays,” he added, noting the club is open to new skaters. Six-year-old Zion Lavoie, for example, isn’t relying on the pro-

tective mats along the boards to cushion any wipeouts he might make. The beginner is concerned enough with falling down. “I get going so fast I can’t turn,” Lavoie said. Lavoie is part of the club’s varied mix. Philips has been on the ice since 1990 and has seen youngsters climb the ranks and go on to train in Calgary. Sessions are 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Visit esquimaltspeedskating. org for more information. sports@vicnews.com

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Kelly Cayford, right, and Cameron Nawosad will represent the Island at the 2012 B.C. Winter Games.

Larry Smeltzer’s won just about every championship in lacrosse. Now he’s inheriting a team ready to take a shot at the Minto Cup, the national junior title. Smeltzer was named the newest coach of the junior A Victoria Shamrocks this week. He’d spent the past few seasons on the support staff of both the junior and senior Shamrocks. After two seasons as head coach, Jordan Sundher stepped down earlier this year due to work committments. Smeltzer is a member of both the Canadian and the Ontario Lacrosse Halls of Fame, and his resumé is lined with title seasons on great teams. He’s won two Mann Cups, an NLL championship, a Commonwealth Games gold medal and a Sr. B championship. Stepping in to the assistant coaching role is former Intermediate A Shamrocks coach Ron McQuarrie, who guided many of the current Jr. Shamrocks to the Int. A provincial championship in 2010. Nirmal Dillon, Rod Bannister and current senior Shamrocks goalie Matt Flindell join the coach’s support staff. sports@vicnews.com

Cup has lasting impression for Lambrick Travis Paterson News staff

Glenlyon Norfolk School Chris Oh and Lambrick Park's Brandon Marr battle for the ball during Colonist Cup play at Centennial Stadium at the University of Victoria. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Unheard of off the Island, the Colonist Cup matters in Victoria. That is why the Lambrick Park Lions can hold their heads high, having taken the city soccer championship from the Glenlyon Norfolk Gryphons in a tight 1-0 victory. The latter side tried valiantly to return the trophy to the Rockland area for a third-straight year. “It’s the third time Lambrick has won the prestigious trophy since its beginnings in 1935,” said Lambrick coach Steve Legg said. The Lions previously won the Colonist Cup in 1998 and 2001. For now, the Colonist Cup and its “bragging rights” are in Saanich. The game itself was scoreless until the second half of overtime. Lambrick’s Chris Fougner delivered a brilliant pass across the field behind the Gryphons’ defender, Legg said. “Striker Jordan Van Stone ran on to control the pass and timed his shot perfectly.

“(Our guys) dug down really deep with a depleted side with two injuried players and five more deemed ineligible at the eleventh hour,” the Lambrick coach said. Legg did have the small luxury of two backup goalies, and subbed both in as the chilly weather wore down the regulars over the course of the long overtime halves. The Gryphons came into the match as the B.C. AA champions, a tournament which the Lions would have no doubt fared well in had they not been upset by St. Michaels University Blue Jags in the AA Islands earlier in November. “Both teams put everything they had on the field and this made for one of the most exciting matches in a battle for the title of the Colonist Cup,” Legg said. It was the second time Lambrick beat the Gryphons this year, the only team to do so during regulation play (prior to shootout penalty kicks.) The Lions previously won the Colonist Cup in 1998 and 2001. sports@vicnews.com

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Victoria Spartans safety Aiden Dunsmuir, right, made his appearance as a receiver count with a 35-yard pass in the final minute of the Spartans’ thrilling upset over the North Surrey Tigers for the bantam provincial football championship. Photo by Gord Goble

Last-minute Louis wins it for Spartans Travis Paterson News staff

Call him last-minute Lou. Hugo Louis kicked the winning field goal from 35-yards out, but it was the entire Victoria Spartans roster that helped pull together a 10-9 win over the North Surrey Tigers in the dying seconds of the bantam football (ages 14 and 15) provincial final in Langley on Sunday. “It was a perfect series of breaks in our favour,” said Spartans coach Paul Precious. With the Tigers up 9-0 and just three minutes remaining, it looked as if the Tigers were destined to have a perfect season. But with 2:40 remaining, the Tigers fumbled and the Spartans recovered. “They were moving down the

field too,” Precious said. “A couple of plays later we lined up safety Aiden Dunsmuir as a receiver.” Dunsmuir usually plays defence. But the decision to throw to him was one the Spartans will never forget. Quarterback Carson Scotney hit Dunsmuir with the pass and he scampered to the five yard line, a 35-yard completion. Runnin back Sam Varao ran it in from the goal line to make it 9-7 with 35 seconds left in the game. The Spartans went for the onside kick and Jordan Worth “kicked it perfectly,” allowing teammate Trevor Attridge to recover the ball. “We ran a couple plays and were down to 13 seconds. We had no choice but to send the kicking team out,” Precious said. Louis nailed the kick as the clock ran out.

“That was it, the red flag came out and all hell broke loose. It was really too much, really too much.” Louis was the team’s regular kicker this year but a back injury a month ago kept him from playing cornerback on defence, and limited his kicking. “For a 14-year-old, just getting the ball that far can be a real challenge,” Precious said. The win capped an amazing run for the Spartans. The club won just one of its first four games, but was 7-2 in the last nine games, including playoffs. Linebacker Bryan GalbraithMcTavish was voted the game’s MVP for his consistent and hard tackling. The coach also credited defensive coordinator Owen Precious for preparing the team’s defence against the Tigers. sports@vicnews.com

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under-19 provincial final in North Vancouver on Saturday. Capilano ran in seven tries, much to the delight of the home crowd at Klahanie Park. CW opened the second half with a drive towards the try line, which was eventually rewarded when prop MacBryan Bos barrelled over for the Oak Bay side’s only try. "Capilano are a powerful and well-drilled side," said CW coach Roger Robinson. "We told our guys it would be tough playing Capilano at their home park. If we wanted to win at Klahanie, we would need to score first and unfortunately we didn't do that today.” Three players from the final took part in Rugby Canada’s U19 Western region selection camp the previous weekend, two from Capilano and CW fly half Fergus Hall, a senior with Glenlyon Norfolk School.

Here’s hoping Canada’s women can stay ahead of the curve. The Canadian rugby team beat England 26-7 in the final to win the Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup in Dubai on Saturday. It’s the first International Rugby Board-sanctioned sevens event for women, a stepping stone to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. In the women’s 15s version of the game Canada has fared less successful, finishing fourth in 2002 and 2006, then sixth in 2010 at the past three Women’s Rugby World Cup tournaments. But the Langford-based team, which featured two players from Saanich’s Velox Valkyries, Barbara Mervin and Jess Dovanne, was heavily lauded for their skill in all areas of the game. In pool play the Canadians defeated Brazil 31-0, Spain 19-14 and Australia 14-7 before crunching U.S.A. 36-0 in the semifinal 36-0. Canada’s Mandy Marchak, Cheryl Phillips, Ghislaine Landry and Ashley Steacy scored tries against England, with three conversions from Jen Kish.

Jr. Shamrocks player makes national cut

Midfielder Jesse King, a member of the Victoria junior Shamrocks and a Claremont secondary graduate, will represent Canada on the international stage. King, who plays his winters with the NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes, made the final cut for the 2012 FIL U19 world field lacrosse championships in Turku, Finland. The final selection camp took place in Oshawa, Ont., from Nov. 25 to 27, trimming the roster from 50 to 24.

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JAMES BAY Village Penthouse, furnished, employed female. NS/NP. $750. (250)380-2737.

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY: FURNISHED Deluxe suite, newer. Walk to ocean & town. All incl. 250-656-8080.

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COLWOOD: UTILS incl. Furn, on bus route, walking distance to beach & Royal Roads. NS, pets neg. $550. 250-889-4499.

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AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, fall/winter cleanups, power washing. 882-3129

MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141.

SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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CARPENTRY JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Small jobs, trim, finishing, renos, fences. 250-857-7854.

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

WESTCOAST DESIGNS. WCB, Insurance. No job too small. Call Rob 250-213-7725.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611. CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

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EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858. RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

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

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

DISCOUNTED WINTER RATES on Installations. Oak Bay Irrigation & Landscape Lighting. 778.440.1883.

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PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373. .... THE GARDENING GAL .... Quality Affordable Gardening. Renovations Maintenance & Cleanups.... 250.217.7708.

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CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY. ALL TRADES. 40 yrs exp. Free Estimates. BBB. Ref’s. 250-361-6304.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades. FALL SPECIALS! WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603 AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. RENO MEN. Ref’s. Senior’s Discount. BBB. Free Estimates. Call 250-885-9487. Photos: happyhandyman.co MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

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MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

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

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

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QUALITY WORK.Experienced in Renovations & Repairs. Small jobs, Drywall repairs, Painting. 250-818-7977.

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

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

NORM’S PAINTING- 15% offQuality work. Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347.

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MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

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

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

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

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KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

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GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

Custom Stone Fireplaces, Walkways & Patios. Custom Facing. Call for all your stonework needs.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.

MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278. QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

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Capital Regional District

Arts Advisory Council Appointments

Watch for Grant Program Deadlines in 2012

The CRD is seeks a volunteer to serve on the Arts Advisory Council. The AAC adjudicates funding programs and provides advice to the CRD on issues relating to the arts in the capital region.

Project Grants provide funding for organizations whose primary mandate is in the arts.

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IDEA Grants provide funding for non-arts mandated organizations for arts programming.

For details on responsibilities and how to apply, visit www.crd.bc.ca/arts.

PROJECT GRANTS – Friday, January 13, 2012 IDEA GRANTS – Friday, May 4, 2012

Application deadline is Friday, January 20, 2012 at 4:30pm.

For details please visit: www.crd.bc.ca/arts

Contact: CRD Arts Development 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 T: 250.360.3215 artsdevelopment@crd.bc.ca

CRD Arts Development Service 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 T: 250.360.3215 artsdevelopment@crd.bc.ca

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Roadshow is now in Langford: 4 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

Local Roadshow Expert Examines Some Gold Jewellery

amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, After very successful shows in White “The Roadshow is great because it puts Rock and Duncan, The Roadshow is now money in people’s pockets, especially in Langford. So you had better search during such hard times. Lots of items through your attics and garages, go that are just sitting around collecting dust through your lock boxes and jewellery, in basements and jewellery boxes can be because you may be sitting on a small exchanged for money, on the spot!” fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your At another Roadshow event, a woman, antiques, collectibles, gold and silver. named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She nally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. 1800’s, some of which were extremely She was very excited when she was able rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over explains “We had uncovered an 1871 $2,100 for jewellery she was never going Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have she was able to sell them for their silver noticed a substantial increase in the

content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can nally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel

Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that specic toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

See you at the roadshow!

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Giving him the gears

Ryan Thompson of Nanaimo, left, is presented with a new road bike and helmet last week by 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team member and Black Press representative Chris Bush. Thompson is the winner of the Trek Tour de Rock Vancouver Island contest, sponsored by Trek Bicycle Store of Victoria and Black Press. Thompson received a new Trek Madone 4.5 carbon-frame road bike – the identical model was used by Tour riders – a helmet and cycling shoes. The package is valued at about $2,600.

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Four Points by Sheraton, 829 McCallum Rd., Victoria (Langford) CANADIAN COLLECTORS ROADSHOW: 1-877-810-4653 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (except Saturday, December 10th, 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Bring in your old unwanted or broken jewelry, coins, antiques & collectibles for the cash you need to help pay off those holiday season bills.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS • Gather all your collectibles and bring them in • FREE admission • Free Appraisal • NO appointment necessary • We will make offers on the spot if there is interest in the item • Accept the offer & get paid immediately • FREE coffee • Fully heated indoor facility

TOP 5 ITEMS TO BRING... Gold Jewellery, Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Sterling Silver, Collectibles

THE ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE: • SILVER: Any silver items such as flatware, tea

• INVESTMENT GOLD: Canadian

sets, charm bracelets, jewellery & anything

Maple Leaf, Double Eagle, Gold Bars,

marked Sterling or 925

Kruggerands, Pandas, etc

• COINS: Any coins before 1967 (Silver Dollars,

• SCRAP GOLD: All broken gold, used

Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes,

jewellery, any missing pieces (Earrings,

Nickels, Large Cents and all others) collectible

Charms, gold Links etc), Dental Gold,

foreign coins, rare coins & entire collections

Class Rings, Charm Bracelets, etc

• GOLD COINS: All denominations from all parts of the world including Gold Olympic coins

• PLATINUM: Jewellery, Dental, Wiring and anything else made of Platinum

• WAR ITEMS: WWI, WWII, War Medals, Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Civil War Memorabilia, etc. • JEWELLERY: Diamond Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, loose Diamonds, etc • PAPER MONEY: All denominations made before 1930, Confederation bills, Large Bills • OTHER COLLECTIBLES: Toys, Train Sets,

We represent thousands of collectors who are all looking for a variety of collectibles! We have purchased a wide selection of items for our group of collectors. The CCG (Canadian Collectors Group) are a private group of collectors who are looking for unique items in a wide variety of categories.

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Dolls, Advertising, Cast Iron Banks, Pottery, etc.

GOLD ITEMS OF INTEREST: SCRAP GOLD • GOLD COINS • GOLD OUNCES • GOLD PROOF SETS • DENTAL GOLD NOT SURE IF IT’S GOLD? Bring it in and one of our experts will be glad to examine it for you!

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OAK BAY CHRISTMAS red gallery is a “gem” - with colourful, vibrant This Holiday Season, on, artwork to lift spirits any time of year! Treasure Family Memories with a Find a perfect gift for yourself, or PANDORA® someone special, at the 500 Show. All works are $500 or less, including Charm Bracelet HST. 12 award winning artists have created a wonderful variety of original, contemporary art, to suit any taste or budget. Gift certificates available in any denomination.

“Barbour, remains

Give PANDORA® as a gift and life’s special moments become unforgettable. Add to their bracelet with charms starting at $35 as new memories are created. With hundreds of unique charms to choose from, the PANDORA® charm bracelet you create will be as unique as the person who receives it.

red gallery is well worth taking the extra few steps to the Upper Avenue. Open 7 days a week, noon to 4 p.m. - until Christmas. red art gallery (red gallery is located across the street from the Village Butcher) 2033 Oak Bay Ave 250.881.0462 www.redartgallery.ca

Barclay’s Fine Custom Jewellers

We feature one of the finest collections

Christmas gifts for the women on your list

of estate jewellery and small treasures in western Canada. We also buy, sell and consign a fine selection of textiles, art, silver, ceramics, furniture, art glass and curiosities.

Check out our large selection of Gift Sets: Avène, La Roche-Posay and Vichy. For stocking suffers we have a beautiful collection of Nesti Dante soaps and great costume jewellery. Hurry in for your FREE gift with $40 purchase of any cosmetics, fashion or fragrance (1 per customer while quantities last). products one set of two Ainsley Photo Frames.

Cambridge Antiques 2207 Oak Bay Ave 250.592.2062

106-2187 Oak Bay Avenue • 250.592.1100 www.barclaysjewellers.com

Oak Bay Pharmasave

true to its core values as a family business which espouses the unique values of the British Countryside and brings the qualities of wit, grit and glamour to its beautifully functional clothing. Available exclusively at PUBLIC Boutique.”

PUBLIC BOUTIQUE 201- 2250 Oak Bay Ave 250.590.6405 Publicboutique.ca

Celebrate the Season with Timeless classic toys for ALL ages Come in today and you will find quality toys, games, crafts and more. Operated by parents with backgrounds in education, the focus at Timeless Toys is on toys and games that are educational AND fun! Our knowledgeable and caring staff can help you ﬁnd the perfect gift you seek.

Timeless Toys

2200 Oak Bay Ave 250.598.3380

2213 Oak Bay Avenue 250.598.8697 www.timelesstoys.ca

OAK BAY VILLAGE IS MAGIC AT CHRISTMAS TIME! The lights are on every day at 3PM!

Looking for something special for Christmas? Check out the shops in Oak Bay Village for that special stocking stuffer, surprise gift or decorating ideas for your home. And don’t forget tasty Christmas treats! Check www.visitoakbayvillage.ca for special events taking place throughout the Christmas season. 2 DAY SALE December 9 & 10

Come in and save on Friday and Saturday on: • Lindt Swiss Luxury Selection or Dark Chocolates 215g $9.99 each • Coca-Cola or Pepsi 2L 99¢ each • Colgate Total, Max Fresh or Max White 85m-130ml 2/$3.00 • Colgate ZigZag or Twister Toothbrushes 2/$3.00

Oak Bay Guardian Pharmacy 2005 Oak Bay Ave (parking behind store) 250.595.3333

Let there be light!

We’re preparing Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings for you. Just $16.00 Give a gift that everyone needs; give health, convenience, peace of mind. Gift Certificates 10% off. Dine-In with Chef on the Run. The comfort and convenience of home; fine taste for modest prices. Order by email: chefontherun@telus.net

Imagine a bouquet of flowering branches with tiny LED lights in the centre of each blossom. Or simple bare branches covered with tiny lights. Add pine boughs and shiny balls and you have a stunning seasonal display. But don’t be fooled — these branches look great in any season.

Chef on the Run 2020 Oak Bay Avenue 250.595.3151 www.chefontherun.ca

CHEF ON THE RUN Healthy meals, fresh for you.

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