saanich news, october 09, 2015

Friday, October 9, 2015

Blessed eventSt. Georges provides blessing of the animals

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New sport kicks off at Cedar Hill Golf Course

Travis Paterson News Staff

Unsure how her first game of foot golf would unfold, Kelsey Kuebler immediately felt that competitive urge.

The Prospect Lake premier womens soccer player is recovering from injury but was able to kick the ball around for the first known game of foot golf at the Cedar Hill Golf Course.

Foot golf is growing in popularity as a simple, fun way to get on the golf course. At Cedar Hill, the hope is it brings new and former visitors to the course, says Saanich director of parks and recreation Doug Henderson.

This is part of the continued efforts to make the golf course sustainable, were still nowhere near the number of [golf rounds] we were at a few years ago, he said.

Golf rounds are down across North America, not just at Saanichs only municipal course. It was actually Henderson who brought the idea forward after he came across foot golf during a recent trip to the U.S.

Cedar HIll is at about 40,000 rounds per year right now, and while the numbers and revenue are up again this year, the growth is nowhere near the number of rounds from 10 years ago, which was nearly double.

As for the sport, foot golfers start their rounds in the same time slots as golfers and are expected to obey course etiquette.

Cedar Hill head golf pro Craig Rencher was luke warm on the idea at first, to say the least, but quickly came around.

Im pretty open minded but I had some questions about it, he said. Once I did some research I was at ease.

The holes for the course are short and are situated on the sides of the fairways, not on the greens.

Rencher even played one hole of foot golf on Tuesday versus local CTV news reporter Chandler Grieve. Rencher looked to have done better off the drive only to watch Grieve birdie the par-four first hole. Regardless, Rencher is in support going forward.

The course is open to foot golf reservations for Sunday,

Monday and Tuesday afternoons beginning at noon. We start this weekend, on Thanksgiving Sunday. Id ask

that people phone ahead for the first couple of weeks so we can get used to booking foot golf tee times but soon I think people can use our regular online booking.

Kuebler said shell definitely be back and with her

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Simon Miles taps in a putt during the deubt round of foot golf at Cedar Hill Golf Course on Tuesday with Saanichs Rob Phillips looking on. The course is now open for the new sport, which is catching on at golf courses across North America.

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Blessings bestowed on all creatures great and smallJacob ZinnNews Staff

To some, having a pet is a blessing, so its fitting that once a year, local Catholic and Anglican churches provide pet owners a place to get their animals blessed.

Every October, St. Georges Anglican Church holds its Blessing of the Animals, offering a service for pet owners to honour their furry friends. The celebration coincides with St. Francis Day, which recognizes the patron saint of animals, known for his love of creatures great and small.

He was known for seeing God very much in all people, top to bottom, but he often extended that to all of creation, said the Rev. Austin Spry of St. Francis. It has become a tradition in which we honour our relationships with our pets and all of creation around us.

Theres this idea that God has created all of creation, and we as the agents of Gods love are not only called to love each other, including the poor and outcasts in the world, but also to love those in the natural order that dont have voices and to represent them in the world.

On Sunday, dozens of residents brought their pets mostly dogs to the Cadboro Bay church, but one four-legged guest didnt quite fit the canine breed.

Edmund, a llama from Rose-N-Sun Farm in Saanich, made its way into the church, to the delight of everyone in attendance. Many brought out their iPhones to take photos as owner and trainer Marshall Rosen led Edmund before the congregation.

Hes a regular, said Rosen, noting Edmund has been blessed six or seven times. We went through it the first time, and they keep asking me back.

We definitely see some wild and wonderful animals, said Spry, noting the ceremony isnt strictly for common household pets. Weve had Silkie chickens before clucking away in the church.

The event is put on with support from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society, the Nana Foundation and

Pets West. In return, the church collects donations for various animal shelters around town.

Its a way of us returning to the community some of the generosity they show us, said Spry.

Spry said the Blessing of the Animals is well received by the community and shows there is something to the

bond between people and their pets.Im really impressed with the relationship people

obviously have with their pets, he said. In many ways, its a way of saying thank you and blessing in return for the blessings that we receive from creation every day.

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Edmund, a llama from Rose-N-Sun Farm in Saanich, was among dozens of animals that were blessed at St. Georges Anglican Church on Sunday. The Cadboro Bay church held its annual Blessing of the Animals on St. Francis Day, which recognizes the patron saint of animals.

CRD takes action to restore water quality at Saanich lakes

Travis PatersonNews Staff

The Capital Regional District is moving forward with an aggressive approach to restore the suffering waters of Elk Lake and Beaver Lake.

The CRDs environmental services committee approved the hiring of a co-ordinator to oversee the watershed management of the two lakes. The committee also approved the purchase of a $200,000 aquatic weed harvester, as

the long weeds of the lake are a key issue in need of addressing, said committee chair and Saanich Coun. Judy Brownoff.

The role of the new co-ordinator would be to connect with the broad range of stakeholders from the region to build a restoration plan, as the CRD did with restoration and daylight of Bowker Creek.

The lake is not in good health, its oxygen is depleting, and weed growth is so much that [the hired] contractor cant keep up with the invasive weed harvest, Brownoff said. [Reports show] more and more algae blooms.

Retired Olympic gold medal rower (2008 Beijing) Kevin Light recently joined in a training session with the University of Victoria rowing team when he was startled to see them make a wide turn in an area he never had in his two decades

of rowing at the lake.I didnt follow them and quickly

realized why they did that as I was in some deep weeds, said Light. Its actually dangerous as it could flip a rower in a single boat, especially for junior rowers. The weeds stick right to the oar.

Light has put thousands of hours on the lake and said the weeds are as bad now as ever. Rowers are one of the biggest user groups, as Rowing Canada, the Victoria City Rowing Club and most of the regional high school rowing teams use the waters year round (and with a minimal to zero footprint).

The long weeds are particularly bothersome for rowers as the lakes are at an unusual low following the summer drought, another element causing stress to the water quality.

The frequency and severity of algae blooms are a telltale sign of the lakes health and yet its believed they will only increase in frequency, while fish habitat will deteriorate further.

The new co-ordinator will lead to a plan to improve the water quality and clarity, reduce weeds, restore oxygen and enhance its benefits to the environment such as habitat and biodiversity.

The lake and surrounding park is a major revenue generator as the Subaru Ironman 70.3 triathlon in June brings 1,600 competitors and an estimated $5 million in economic value to the region. Algae blooms are threatening the future of the triathlon.

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park had about 1.48 million visits in 2014 including about 14,000 visits by fishing anglers.

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With the climate playing new tricks, the pumpkins and strawberries are unsure what to do.

The frost is coming, explains Rob Galey, as he chews on a September strawberry growing in the tunnels of Galey Farms.

Because the frost is here and Halloween isnt rot is threatening thousands of pumpkins.

It was a long summer. The plants think its fall. Its crazy.

If it was five years ago, it would spell disaster for Galey Farms annual Pumpkinfest.

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Blenkinsop farm for its family-friendly train ride, corn maze and hayride throughout October.

Obviously, a field of rotten pumpkins isnt good for business.

But the only sweat from Rob Galey, dad Ray and their employees right now comes from hard work.

We just pulled out a harvest of at least 25,000 pumpkins and it will be about 40,000 when

were done, and thats just as a reserve, Galey said. Theres no way Im going to run out of pumpkins for Pumpkinfest.

Visitors can rest assured.With two acres of Haygrove

Tunnels (a temperature moderated form of greenhouse) purchased in recent years, the Galeys are able to store the 400 bins of pumpkins outside without fear of rot.

We had to pull out 20,000 strawberry plants to do it, but what other choice did I have, Galey said. We had pumpkins turning orange in the third week of August. Never seen this before.

The strawberry plants were tired and had been producing at the highest rate Galeys ever seen.

The tunnels are actually a specialized transparent poly

plastic that sits on a u-shaped arc. When sun hits the polymer the harmful rays are diluted while the helpful rays are broadcast into a spectrum. The walls of the tunnel can be lifted, thereby creating a temperature-controlled environment.

No frost in the tunnels, were just lucky we have them. If I could, Id cover the farm with these, Galey said.

As much as Galey is figuring out how to answer the problem of a traditional pumpkin harvest that may no longer fall in late October, hes also coming to terms with the weather boon that is supplying Vancouver Island strawberries for six months this year.

Locally grown fruit on the Island for six months of the year? Cant complain, he said. People drive here every day from Duncan, Ladysmith and farther because we have the best strawberries on the Island.

The hayrides, corn maze and petting zoo of Pumpkinfest are open Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

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Weather has forced Ray and Rob Galey to harvest about 40,000 pumpkins ahead of schedule for Pumpkinfest and store them in 400 bins under the protection of the farms Haygrove Tunnels.

Close to 40,000 pumpkins harvested for Pumpkinfest

Did you know?n Galey Farms has added two cars to its train, bringing it to six cars. Each ride will now accommodate 150 people, up from 100. This should get rid of the lineups, Rob Galey said. To get the cars, Rob and a friend recently drove 8,000 kilometres to Judsonia, Arkansas.The track was also maintenanced this year by industrial track builders, with all the curves replaced and about 500 railroad ties installed.

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Saanich council moved forward to create a 13-person Governance Review Citizen Advisory Committee on Monday night.

The plan for the new committee was drawn up in a report by CitySpaces Consulting. Council voted 8-1 in favour of the reports five recommendations while adding a few amendments, such as adding two members from the Saanich Community Associations Network.

Mayor Richard Atwell was disappointed that the governance review report showed up on the agenda following his regular pre-council meeting with staff the Thursday previous.

The mayor was the only one to vote against, saying the

review that was intended to be citizen led is now in the hands of staff and council.

[Mondays] public input showed it is [especially] helpful when things are put on the agenda at the last minute, Atwell said. I think the solution is to have the democratically elected community association presidents or an appointee from that association included on the committee.

But others, including Coun. Vic Derman, expressed a need for diversity that goes beyond local community associations.

It needs to be a broad [reaching] selection to prevent a situation where five or six members could set their own agenda, Derman said.

The goal is to

have anonymous applications for the Governance Review Committee positions. Staff will receive the applications and black out the names on the rsums.

The committee members will be selected by a 10-person focus group made up of members on Saanich advisory committees, as per the consultant recommendation.

The governance review committee will spend a year meeting with residents, Saanich-based stakeholder groups, Saanich committees, Saanich staff, CRD and other municipalities.

It is trying to have people with unbiased skill sets, and for me itll be an onerous task if you think abut the various areas that they will get into, said Coun. Judy Brownoff.

Saanich will soon

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During the 2014 municipal election some Greater Victoria communities included a question on the ballot regarding support for amalgamation. Saanich voted 88 per cent in favour of this question: Do you support council initiating a community-based review of the governance structure and policies within Saanich and our partnerships within the region?

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With the climate playing new tricks, the pumpkins and strawberries are unsure what to do.

The frost is coming, explains Rob Galey, as he chews on a September strawberry growing in the tunnels of Galey Farms.

Because the frost is here and Halloween isnt rot is threatening thousands of pumpkins.

It was a long summer. The plants think its fall. Its crazy.

If it was five years ago, it would spell disaster for Galey Farms annual Pumpkinfest.

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Blenkinsop farm for its family-friendly train ride, corn maze and hayride throughout October.

Obviously, a field of rotten pumpkins isnt good for business.

But the only sweat from Rob Galey, dad Ray and their employees right now comes from hard work.

We just pulled out a harvest of at least 25,000 pumpkins and it will be about 40,000 when

were done, and thats just as a reserve, Galey said. Theres no way Im going to run out of pumpkins for Pumpkinfest.

Visitors can rest assured.With two acres of Haygrove

Tunnels (a temperature moderated form of greenhouse) purchased in recent years, the Galeys are able to store the 400 bins of pumpkins outside without fear of rot.

We had to pull out 20,000 strawberry plants to do it, but what other choice did I have, Galey said. We had pumpkins turning orange in the third week of August. Never seen this before.

The strawberry plants were tired and had been producing at the highest rate Galeys ever seen.

The tunnels are actually a specialized transparent poly

plastic that sits on a u-shaped arc. When sun hits the polymer the harmful rays are diluted while the helpful rays are broadcast into a spectrum. The walls of the tunnel can be lifted, thereby creating a temperature-controlled environment.

No frost in the tunnels, were just lucky we have them. If I could, Id cover the farm with these, Galey said.

As much as Galey is figuring out how to answer the problem of a traditional pumpkin harvest that may no longer fall in late October, hes also coming to terms with the weather boon that is supplying Vancouver Island strawberries for six months this year.

Locally grown fruit on the Island for six months of the year? Cant complain, he said. People drive here every day from Duncan, Ladysmith and farther because we have the best strawberries on the Island.

The hayrides, corn maze and petting zoo of Pumpkinfest are open Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Galey Farms getting into the Halloween spirit


Weather has forced Ray and Rob Galey to harvest about 40,000 pumpkins ahead of schedule for Pumpkinfest and store them in 400 bins under the protection of the farms Haygrove Tunnels.

Close to 40,000 pumpkins harvested for Pumpkinfest

Did you know?n Galey Farms has added two cars to its train, bringing it to six cars. Each ride will now accommodate 150 people, up from 100. This should get rid of the lineups, Rob Galey said. To get the cars, Rob and a friend recently drove 8,000 kilometres to Judsonia, Arkansas.The track was also maintenanced this year by industrial track builders, with all the curves replaced and about 500 railroad ties installed.

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Walking along Swan Lake, its hard to tell if architect Bradley Shuya is more excited about

the next phase of floating boardwalk than he is about the brand new section hes standing on.

Shuya donated $15,000 worth of billable hours for the newly completed stretch of boardwalk, his first foray into a sensitive riparian area. Shuya is better known for building design, as well as the Natsamaht, or cedar hat structure at Camosun Colleges Lansdowne campus.

Its also the first major project for the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary under new executive director Kathleen Burton.

Its incredible what [Shuya] did for us, were so grateful, she said. Hes very humble, he did a lot of work.

The project demanded a great amount of fundraising from the community to replace a section of run-down boardwalk on the north end of the lake.

The new fabricated floats sit on a ballast of encapsulated foam inside plastic. On top is a rigid, non-slip plastic decking surface reinforced with fibreglass. The railings are aluminum with steel cables topped with long cedar planks as hand rails.

Its all designed as no-maintenance, long-lasting materials, Shuya said.

The architect donated his time for the same reason as most of those who contributed to the project, because he lives down the street and is an avid user of the parks trail system.

Because the boardwalk floats it is actually anchored by cables in case of high winds. It also has a unique ramp and hinge system as it curves through the tall marsh and trees that live in the shallow, sometimes dry edges of Swan Lake.

The labour was done by Knappett Construction who literally used a crane and, at one point, ATVs to bring materials into the site.

We are very pleased to have finished on budget and on time, Burton said.

WIth phase one complete, the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is starting on the fundraising for phase two, an $800,000 project which will extend from the new section of boardwalk right across the lake.

Saanich provided $100,000 for phase one, with the Victoria Natural History Society giving another $75,000, as well as many one-off donations coming from sanctuary members and the public.

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TP the Town Victoria is a toilet paper drive organized by the Prodigy Group that benefits the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., area residents will be able to purchase discounted toilet paper

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Many people dont realize the hard choices those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty are faced with. Food or toilet paper? Its a no-win situation, said Kelsi Stiles, acting executive director with Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness.

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Letter writer H.J. Rice has asked me to account for my votes in Parliament that he alleges are soft on criminals. Conservative party literature (which incidentally misrepresents Green Party positions in a number of areas) also accuses me of ignoring the interests of victims of crime. Nothing could be further from the truth. I worked closely with Federal Ombudsman for Victims, former Ottawa Police Chief Sue OSullivan, to bring in better programs and laws to protect and assist victims of crime.

Mr. Rice seems to think I voted against bad legislation due to concern for human rights. That is not the case. On the evidence, it was clear the legislation pushed through by Mr. Harper under the tough on crime banner was based on approaches proven not to work in other jurisdictions (such as Texas), would be likely to be ruled unconstitutional in the courts, or would actually create a greater risk to public safety.

As the only member of Parliament to read all proposed legislation, study it and consider the evidence, I am confident that my votes represent sound criminal justice and fiscal policy. The bill related to new treatment of those

deemed Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) was opposed by many including victims rights groups.

By increasing the punishment and stigma for those suffering mental illness, many expert witnesses expressed the concern that defence lawyers would be likely to steer their clients into the regular prison population to avoid much longer sentences for those deemed NCR. Those with mental illness need to be treated for their illness and not released back into society without treatment. I was not alone in opposing this bill. Experts who opposed it included Howard Sapers, currently Correctional Investigator for Canada, Justice Richard D. Schneider, chair of the Ontario Review Board and Review Boards of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Canadian Psychiatric Association, the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies, and many more.

Through an access to information request just last week, the media obtained a copy of an internal justice department study agreeing with many of my criticisms of the bill. A recently released study says the problem is getting worse as provincial healthcare systems fail to intervene in mental

health crises. As Howard Sapers explained in a recent interview, Many people are getting their first or most sustained mental-health interventions once they become enmeshed in the criminal justice systems.

To avoid tragic incidents we need to engage mental health treatments before a criminal event can occur. And when a crime occurs, we must make sure that people with mental health issues are not encouraged to deny the extent of their problems for a lighter sentence as Bill C-54 will do. My vote was one for greater public safety.

Elizabeth May, leaderGreen Party of Canada

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Poll puts a targeton trophy hunting

Successful governments pay close attention to the lessons of history. And one lesson that history has taught us repeatedly is: governments who move towards a more humane society almost always find themselves on the right side of history.

It is a lesson that appears lost on B.C.s Liberal government.

A new poll from Insights West shows the vast majority of B.C. residents are opposed to trophy hunting. While a government shouldnt legislate based on polling, a survey isnt needed to justify the elimination of such a barbaric practice. The Insights West poll showed 91 per cent of British Columbians oppose hunting animals for sport, and its probably fair to say the majority of the provinces residents not only oppose trophy hunting, but are sickened by it.

But B.C. Premier Christy Clark is sticking to her guns. Clark responded to questions on the poll by saying she didnt enter politics to be popular. She said just because something is unpopular doesnt make it wrong.

One has to wonder if the premier has seen the video which recently surfaced showing a grizzly bear being shot repeatedly as it scrambled down a hillside in a vain attempt to survive something that can only be described as torture. Does anybody really need a poll to tell them this is not only wrong, but an abomination to civilized society?

In attempts to defend the practice, the premier pointed to the healthy grizzly bear population and her desire to create jobs for people all around the province. Theres healthy dog and cat populations in B.C. also, but we dont allow people to arbitrarily kill them. The poll showed that the opposition to trophy hunting isnt just coming from urban centres, but rural areas as well. And the revenue eco-tourism brings to the province far surpasses anything raised by trophy hunts.

Its only a matter of time before trophy hunting becomes illegal here in B.C. The only question that remains is whether the provincial government will try and get ahead of the issue or be forced to give up their defence of the indefensible.

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LETTERSCouncils actions putting threatened species at risk

I was at the Saanich council meeting held Sept. 28 about the potential removal of two properties from the Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) Atlas. This bylaw exists in Saanich to: protect the areas of highest biodiversity; require mitigation during development; and require restoration to damaged or degraded ecosystems during development.

EDPA has received a lot of attention over the past couple years. Some Saanich citizens believe their properties are not ecologically sensitive and therefore should not have limited development potential. They also feel that the EDPA bylaw has diminished the value of their properties.

I sympathize with some of the owners issues and agree with them that Saanich also needs to implement positive incentives for

private landowners to conserve habitat on their properties. I also thinksome of those fighting to abolish the EDPA bylaw originally moved to Saanich for its natural beauty, the result of Saanichs careful legislation around development.

During the meeting, Mayor Richard Atwell spontaneously attempted to repeal the entire EDPA bylaw without any consultation with Saanich councillors or citizens. It showed an utter disrespect not only for our natural environment, but for the councillors and for his predecessors who worked to make this important bylaw a reality. What do you think this says about how much respect the mayor has for you?

I agree that flaws exist within the current EDPA bylaw and I agree that those flaws should be addressed. However, ecosystems

need protection on private lands. Saanich has some of the largest tracks of remaining Garry oak ecosystem (GOE) in our region. Habitat loss is the primary threat, with less than five per cent of the original GOEs remaining. Most GOE remnants are in isolated, fragmented communities that have no connection to other oak communities. It is important to retain the components of these ecosystems as much as possible.

According to Mayor Atwell, Saanich would focus on existing parklands and ignore private land, counter to the views of experts working in GOE conservation. Mayor Atwells impulsive behaviour testifies to his immature attitude towards important laws that are here to protect the environment.

Mayor Atwell condoned poor behaviour from Saanich residents during the meeting.

Several people approached me afterwards to say they wanted to say something, but were too afraid. They congratulated those of us who spoke in favour for being brave. Should we have to be brave to approach council?

The reality is: We are land stewards, not land owners. The effects of habitat degradation are cumulative and severe.

Please let Saanich councillors and Mayor Atwell know that you support a bylaw that works towards the protection of rare species and habitats on private land, a model that can be improved and emulated in other municipalities. If you are an affected landowner, start thinking about the constructive changes that would help this bylaw work for you.

Kristen Miskelly, owner and operatorSaanich Native Plants

Bureaucracy runs wild

Saanich councils sanctimonious attitude to its constituents was in full force last Monday, showing utter disregard for the almost 20 residents who provided heartfelt and very real personal stories of hardship and being bullied in their attempts to satisfy staff enforcing the EDPA bylaw. In every case the common theme was a sense of frustration and overwhelming evidence that staff are implementing a highly subjective interpretation of the bylaw.

For example, instead of protecting ... the areas of highest ecological diversity as the bylaw states, staff are restricting

use of peoples private property simply because in falls within their description (not the provinces) of ecological inventory. This same block of five council members were part of the previous council that created this bylaw in the first place. And they continue to ignore its flaws and the real suffering its zealous implementation is causing. They claim staff have the power and knowledge to make fair assessments and remove properties from the EDPA if they meet the bylaws criteria to do so.

However, staff have done neither and instead have deferred the decision making back to council. Council is unable to, or simple wont, make a decision. What a farce.

Efforts to amend this bylaw by a growing group of concerned citizens have been going on for almost a year to no avail due to this pigheadedness.

Wake up councilors. By marginalizing citizens and ignoring real ecological problems in Saanich parkland your efforts are doing more long-term harm to genuine environmental causes. I only wish we could recall municipally elected members.

This ridiculous waste of taxpayers time and money is only going to get worse over the coming months. And we have to put up with them for three more years? Councillors Sanders, Brownoff, Murdock, Brice and Derman demonstrated theyre more concerned with

precedent setting and image than doing the right thing. They act as though its black and white, either for or against the environment. What simplistic rubbish.

Im for doing everything possible to protect and enhance our natural environment. But Im dead set against bureaucratic tyranny.

Thank goodness Mayor Atwell and Coun. Plant are showing balance and obvious compassion for our municipalitys homeowners, especially the elderly.

Mark and Bev Insley Saanich

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The Saanich Fusion Maude Hunters Div. 1 men got back on the winning track with a 3-2 victory over Westcastle United at Tyndall Park in senior mens Vancouver Island Soccer League play last week.

Chris Peereboom, Leo Falzon and Andrew Celenza each scored to put the Fusion up 3-0 before Westcastle rallied. Jordan French and Jon Shah replied for Westcastle.

The Fusion are now tied for fifth with Gorge FC at 2-1.

I thought a 3-0 lead was big enough and the team could handle it, but they (Westcastle) made it close in the end, said head coach Steph Steiner.

SFFC Maude Hunters next match is against Lakehill FC (0-2-2) at Tyndall Park on Friday at 8 p.m.

In other Div. 1 mens play, Michael Moon scored the only goal as Bays United edged Gorge 1-0. Ellito Mitrou earned the clean sheet. Nanaimo Uniteds Andrew Adams scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Lakehill.

Tonight Gorge visits Cowichan in Ladysmith and the Fusion face Lakehill in a Saanich derby, 8 p.m. at Tyndall Park.

Last week the Fusion premier women lost 4-3 to the Victoria Athletics despite a hat trick from Kymber Gale.

We had to deal with a lot of hard physical play and were unlucky not to get a better result, head coach Justin Parish said.

The Lower Island Womens Soccer Association is off for Thanksgiving weekend but returns to action Friday (Oct. 17) with Prospect Lake facing the V.I. Wave, 8 p.m. at Layrtiz, while Lakehill will host the Vic Athletics, 8 p.m. at Finlayson Turf. On Saturday, Oct. 17, Fusion faces Gorge, 8 p.m. at Tyndall Park.

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The holidays are quickly approaching and families are

readying themselves for another joyeous season. There is nothing that says warmth, friendship and love more than a handcrafted gift. The care taken to create these treasures is something to admire and to discover these beauties at a craft fair is exciting.

This year there are more craft fairs and events Island wide than ever. In order to take advantage of each opportunity weve provided you with this easy to follow reference guide listing each event with all the information you need to know, when and where to go and what your local crafters have to offer.

Opens Friday, Nov. 6th

Trans Canada Hwy #1Burnside Rd.

To Ferries & McKenzie Ave.

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BC Transit Routes 250-382-6161

Friday Nov 6 Noon to 8pmSaturday Nov 7 10am to 5pmSunday Nov 8 10am to 4pm

Public admission to the show is $5.50 per day Or only $6.00

for all 3 days! Children under the age of 12 accompanied by an adult free!

An Extravaganza of Outstanding Christmas Arts, Crafts & Demos. Over 125 Professional ExhibitorsFor more informationwww.creativecraftfairs.comor call Deanna 250-658-0971

Complete This Draw Form and bring it to the Show

Name ___________________________

Address __________________________

Bus. Tel. _________________________

Home Tel. ________________________

E-mail ___________________________

EXHIBITOR SPACESAVAILABLE

38th ANNUAL SHOW

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Happy shopping, happy crafting and happy holidays!

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leather products. Some of their products include back packs, knife and tool cases. He also makes ipad, tablets and phone case covers, ladies bags, belts, wallets, and vested jackets. He will do custom orders.

Oceanside Artisans, Brad and Tam Scott are local glass artisans. Having spent years in the Caribbean and on Vancouver Island their glassworks reflect the beautiful scenery, flora and fauna surrounding these island paradises. The glasswork collections include bold colours, interesting textures and many unique designs. Using only very high quality glass Brad and Tam strive to make every piece a vibrant addition to your home.

Karen Zemanek is an artist who has self published an adult colouring book and colour your own art cards with a focus on women and self-esteem. As a Therapist and long time-colourist, she understands that colouring is a wonderful way for people to relax and let go of stress.Colouring theseplayful, whimsical images will also encouragethe celebration ofuniqueness,a focus on self-acceptance and smiles for women of all ages.

Some popular food specialty exhibitors include Manji-Eats, Beaver House Fudge, Epicure Selections, Seafire Soups, Babas Bakery, Preservation Foods, Bake My Day, Island Highlander, Fermentum, Ace Curries To Go, Flavors of the Med, Thats Amore Popcorn and Golden Maples Farms.

Several returning exhibitors to this years fair include Personalize it Products, One leaf Tisket A Tasket Baskets, Island Soap Company, Lins Fashion Jewelry, The Perfect Piece, Dargantalz Art, Drone Collectables, Norwex Enviro Products, Nancys Fashion Accessories, Glim- for the Love of Light, Aroma Crystal Therapy, My friend Monster and many more.

There is always plenty to see and do from enjoying snacks or lunch at Truffles Catering food area to visiting the childrens area. The Pearkes Venue provides a relaxed spacious environment that is wheelchair accessible. An ideal time to shop is Friday November 6th, opening at noon and closing at 8pm. Open Saturday November 7th and the last day for enjoyable shopping is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8th!

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Christmas BazaarChrist Church Cathedral

www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

Quadra@Rockland Victoria, BC

250 383 2714

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 12-3pm

at Christ Church Cathedral School912 Vancouver Street

The Citys Cathedral

ALL SOOKE ARTS & CRAFTS

40TH ANNIVERSARY

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

November 20 - 22, 2015Friday 2 - 8 pm

Sat/Sun 10 am - 5 pm

Sooke Community

Hall

FREE ADMISSIONDoor Prizes

All Handcrafted GoodsHandicapped AccessibleSupporting The Sooke

Food Bank

One of the Oldest & Best Shows on the Island

Lots of great baked goods!Knit and crocheted items!A variety of Christmas crafts and gifts!Lots of stocking stuffers and gift baskets!A childrens corner, to make their own crafts!Concession with soups, baking, hotdogs, etc.

Craft & Bake Sale**Please note cash sales only!!!!

Saturday Nov. 21, 10:00 am-3:00 pmEmmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd.At the UVIC Ring Road entrance @ corner of Henderson & Cedar Hill Cross Rd.http://emmanuelvictoria.ca/

Some-thing for every-one at the

Annual Creative Craft Fairs!

Now celebrating its 38th year, Creative Craft Fairs remains one of Vancouver Islands finest and most established fairs and attracts thousands of visitors looking for exciting handmade and imported gifts for the holiday season.

Coordinator Deanna Walters invites you to start your Christmas shopping. She is thrilled to announce new and returning exhibitors. Some of these exhibitors include:

Retro Repurposed is composed of a husband and wife

team who make 100% handmade furniture and art out of reclaimed shipping pallet lumber. They will have an assortment of unique furniture and hand painted art to choose from at the fair and they also take custom furniture and art orders and offer free local delivery on all furniture orders.

Alexis Cobham and Ella Kinloch , Make Cheese Inc. will have a variety of handcrafted cheese kits for the home cheese maker.Some of thier featured kits include, Lotsa Mozza Kit, Feelins Feta Kit, Proud Poutine Kit, Cheddar Kit and their new Soft Cheese Kit.Cobhamsgoal with Make Cheese Inc is simple: to make you into a cheese maker in the comfort of your home. They strive to bring high quality ingredients and easy recipes all inside beautiful hand crafted packaging. Their kits also provide a great way to make cheese with no added preservatives.

Smell the Soap is a small company that makes handmade bath and body products. Their two specialty products are our soap and our bathbombs.Their soap is natural and contains olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil and shea butter, which is much better for your skin than commercial soap! Their bath bombs contain cocoa butter and shea butter that leave your skin feeling like silk! Each bath bombs is individually wrapped and labeled.They make many other body products too.

Raymond Sims from Lost Dog Leather will be selling quality handmade

ESQUIMALT 172 SENIORS GROUPCRAFT SALE - BAKE SALE - BOOK SALESat. Oct. 17 & 18 10am - 2pm each dayRoyal Canadian Legion, Esquimalt Dockyard Branch 172 Auditorium (Upstairs Lounge - Elevator Available) 622 Admirals Road Parking also available at corner of Admirals Road and Esquimalt Road. Craft tables available. Contact Kathi Hess at 250-479-4249

SACRED HEART CHURCH USED CLOTHING AND ATTIC TREASURES SALESat. Oct. 17, 9am - 2pm 4040 Nelthorpe St.Clothing, accessories, fabric, bedding, linens, house wares and attic treasures. Wheel chair accessible, free admission, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY.

ANNUAL OAK LEAVES BAZAARSat. Oct, 24, 9am-1pmMonterey Recreation Centre1442 Monterey Avenue 250-370-7300Knitwear, Novelties, Sewing, Jewellery, Pictures, Books & CDs, Plants, Attic Treasures, Puzzles, Christmas Decorations, White Elephant, Woodworking & More! Refreshments available. All proceeds go to the Oak Bay Seniors Activity Association.

JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVITYCENTRE FALL TEA & BAZAARSat. Oct. 31, 10am-2pm 234 Menzies StreetFREE ADMISSION. Refreshments for sale.Credit Cards and Debit accepted. For more info.Call 250-386-3035 www.jamesbaynewhorizons.ca

38TH ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRSAT PEARKES CENTREFri. Nov. 6, noon - 8pm, Sat. Nov. 7, 10 - 5pmSun., Nov. 8, 10 - 4pm 3100 Tillicum Rd. (behind Tillicum Mall)One of Vancouver Islands largest & most popular fairs showcasing over 125 professional exhibitors from all over BC. Shop for beautiful Christmas gifts, including stained glass, jewelry, soaps, woodwork, fine art, photography, home dcor, clothing, & gourmet food. Over 100 continuous draw prizes will be given away. Admission $5.50. Event pass $6. Under 12 free. EXHIBITORS: SPACES AVAILABLE. Application form and info: www.creativecraftfairs.comE-mail: [email protected] Contact Deanna250-658-0971

SACRED HEART CHURCH BAZAARSat. Nov. 7, 9am-2pm4040 Nelthorpe St. VictoriaCrafts, Books, Jewelry, Lucky 7, Home Baking, Tea Room, Ethnic Food, Cake Walk, Raffle and Childrens activites. Wheelchair Accessible. Free admission. ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY.

ST. AIDANS UNITED CHURCHANNUAL MARKET BAZAARSat. Nov 7, 10am - 3pmRichmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd.15 Stalls: Jewellery, Linen & Lace, Books, Silent Auction, Baking, Preserves, Sewing, Knitting, Nice and New items, Toys, International Treasures, Christmas Store, Plants, Handbags, Vintage & Collectibles. Thrift Shop open (incl. white elephant, china, small appliances and garage sale). Lunch $8.00 (11am - 2pm). Coffee shop. Free admission. Cash only. ATM on site.

31ST ANNUAL STRAWBERRY VALE CRAFT FAIRNov. 7 & 8,10-4pm11 High St. (corner of High St. & Burnside Rd. West)Lots of gift ideas from Local Handmade Juried Artisans. Choose from Art, Body Care Products, Jewellery, Knitting, Pottery, Childrens Clothing, Glass Works, Christmas Items, Fabric Art, Food Services, Baking, and much more.W/C accessible, lots of parking, $2 admission at doorfacebook.com/SVChristmasCraftFair info (250) 479-2276

JUAN DE FUCA ACTIVITY 55+Sat. Nov. 7 & Sun. Nov. 8, 9am - 3pm both days1767 Old Island HighwayIn our 27th year, all crafts made by members. Hot lunches, soups & sweets. Baked goods table. Free admission. Lots of parking.

ON THE RIDGE CRAFT FAIRSat. Nov 7, 10am - 4 pmCordova Bay United Church Hall, 813 Claremont Ave.If you havent attended before, please come to our juried craft fair. Variety of new vendors and others back by popular demand. Jewelry; Pottery; Christmas items; Glassware; Gourmet Foods; Felting; Soaps; Wooden Items and so much more. Enjoy a Hot Soup Lunch, or stop for coffee, tea, carrot cake and muffin. Classical Guitarist, Brad Prevedoros performs during the day. $2 admission for charity. Everyone welcome.

29TH CALICO CHRISTMAS MARKETFri. Nov. 13, 5pm - 9pm, Sat. Nov. 14, 10am - 6pmPaci c Christian School - 654 Agnes StreetEnter to win Canucks Tickets/Hotel PackageAdmission $4 12 years & under free. Accepting donations for Mustard Seed. Vendor space available.Info 250-516-3070Facebook.com/thecalicochristmasmarket

VICTORIA QUILTERS GUILDANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE 2015Fri., Nov. 6, 2pm to 7pm Sat., Nov. 7, 10am to 4pmSalvation Army Citadel 4030 Douglas St. (off McKenzie Ave.) Victoria, BCUnique gifts - baby quilts, bed quilts, wall hangings,handbags, aprons, tea cozies pot holders, placemats, ornaments and more.

CORDOVA BAY 55+ ASSOC. CRAFT FAIR.Sat. Nov. 7, 10am - 3pmCordova Bay Community Place, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd.,Cards, knit and crochet items, funky hats,clay art for the house and garden, jewelry, jams, Pet treats, Xmas stollen, tarts and more. Refreshments available. Free Admission.

Everyone Welcome. For more info 250-658-5558.

CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKEProduced by the Prospect Lake Community AssociationSat. Nov. 7, 10am - 4 pmProspect Lake Community Hall5358 Sparton Rd. (near West Saanich Rd.)Quality Crafts, Art, Food, Baking & More The Best Little Craft Show on the Peninsula 250-479-8061 [email protected] www.pldca.com $2 admission includes free beverage(12 and under free)

ARTISAN SALE BY MEMBERS OF THEISLAND WOODTURNERS GUILDSat. Nov. 7, 9am - 3pm I Sun. Nov. 8, 12 Noon - 3pmSt. Joseph Church Hall, 785 W. Burnside Rd.Featuring wooden bowls, platters and other objects dart

PACIFIC RIM POTTERS22ND ANNUAL FALL SHOW & SALESat, Nov 7, 10am - 4pmKnox Presbyterian Church Hall,2964 Richmond Rd, Victoria.You are invited to Victorias longest running pottery show and sale featuring the highest quality functional and decorative selections handcrafted by local Vancouver Island potters. FREE Admission, Refreshments, Door Prizes. Mastercard & VISA accepted. Info: 250 382-0974.

THE 26TH FIRST CHANCE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW80+ Artisans, 25+ NEW | www.firstandlastchance.ca Sat. Nov 7, 10-5pm | Sun. Nov 8,10-4pm$4 Weekend Pass, Children Under 12 freeMary Winspear Centre, SidneyShowcasing the talents of 80+ juried artisans handcrafted gifts, glorious food, live entertainment and hourly give-a-ways. Meet the artists and enjoy the finest of handcrafted holiday shopping. Support the Sidney Lions Foodbank! Bring a foodbank item for a chance to win 2 tickets to Barney Bentall & the Cariboo Expre

10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALESat. Nov. 14, 10am - 2pmSHOAL Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr., SidneyBeautifully hand-crafted items, books, tea garden and much more. Great door prizes from local businesses. Admission $2 Door Prizes 250 656-5537

OAK BAY ARTISTS STUDIO TOURNov. 14 & 15, 12 noon to - 4:30pmRecreation Oak Bay & local artists presenta self- guided Studio Tour, brochure with map will be available online at www.recreation.oakbay.ca

MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITALANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAARThur. Nov. 19, 10am 3pm 861 Fairield Rd.Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaarfeaturing unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting,Christmas decor, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards,jewelery & collectibles, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments & hot lunch available. Info: 250-480-3100 (local 3201)

CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 14, 10am - 3pm 510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School). Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.) No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office to book a table - 250-474-3031

Oceaside Artisans Brad & Tom Scott

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leather products. Some of their products include back packs, knife and tool cases. He also makes ipad, tablets and phone case covers, ladies bags, belts, wallets, and vested jackets. He will do custom orders.

Oceanside Artisans, Brad and Tam Scott are local glass artisans. Having spent years in the Caribbean and on Vancouver Island their glassworks reflect the beautiful scenery, flora and fauna surrounding these island paradises. The glasswork collections include bold colours, interesting textures and many unique designs. Using only very high quality glass Brad and Tam strive to make every piece a vibrant addition to your home.

Karen Zemanek is an artist who has self published an adult colouring book and colour your own art cards with a focus on women and self-esteem. As a Therapist and long time-colourist, she understands that colouring is a wonderful way for people to relax and let go of stress.Colouring theseplayful, whimsical images will also encouragethe celebration ofuniqueness,a focus on self-acceptance and smiles for women of all ages.

Some popular food specialty exhibitors include Manji-Eats, Beaver House Fudge, Epicure Selections, Seafire Soups, Babas Bakery, Preservation Foods, Bake My Day, Island Highlander, Fermentum, Ace Curries To Go, Flavors of the Med, Thats Amore Popcorn and Golden Maples Farms.

Several returning exhibitors to this years fair include Personalize it Products, One leaf Tisket A Tasket Baskets, Island Soap Company, Lins Fashion Jewelry, The Perfect Piece, Dargantalz Art, Drone Collectables, Norwex Enviro Products, Nancys Fashion Accessories, Glim- for the Love of Light, Aroma Crystal Therapy, My friend Monster and many more.

There is always plenty to see and do from enjoying snacks or lunch at Truffles Catering food area to visiting the childrens area. The Pearkes Venue provides a relaxed spacious environment that is wheelchair accessible. An ideal time to shop is Friday November 6th, opening at noon and closing at 8pm. Open Saturday November 7th and the last day for enjoyable shopping is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8th!

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LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION!

Christmas BazaarChrist Church Cathedral

www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

Quadra@Rockland Victoria, BC

250 383 2714

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 12-3pm

at Christ Church Cathedral School912 Vancouver Street

The Citys Cathedral

ALL SOOKE ARTS & CRAFTS

40TH ANNIVERSARY

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

November 20

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