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NEWS: Second World War vet honoured with French medal /A3COMMUNITY: Annual truck light convoy offers food for thought/ A5INSIDE: Find a raft of Christmas ideas in our annual Gift Guide/ A23 SPORTS: Victoria Grizzlies return to the Craig Didmon era/ A29

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Repairing the dunes on the lagoonA classroom of Camosun College ecology students plant dune grass along the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon last Thursday. The groups combined efforts are part of project to test and ultimately try to help preserve the shoreline land that is slowly being lost to erosion.

CRD has firm date for kitchen scrap banJan. 1 deadline affects last four municipalitiesAngela CowanNews Gazette staff

Starting on Jan. 1, the Capital Regional District will be banning kitchen scraps from all garbage

pickup, which means most of the West Shore is going to have to arrange their own disposal of organic waste.

Residents of Langford, Col-wood, Metchosin and Highlands are all currently responsible for paying for private garbage pickup. They will have to decide whether they want to compost their scraps in their yards, feed the garburator

(an option strongly discouraged by the CRD) or pay their current contractors extra for roadside pickup.

Its a pretty reasonable cost to do it right now, says Lang-ford Mayor Stew Young. He thinks about 50 to 60 per cent of Lang-ford residents will likely sign up for the bin, though he emphasized that backyard composting or gar-

burating are cheaper. Determining what the best

option is will vary between munic-ipalities and households, however.

Colwood has a lot of septic users, says Mayor Carol Hamil-ton. And Im not sure that gar-burators are the best way to deal with it.

The CRD officially announced its date for the kitchen scraps ban

back on Oct. 8, but there hasnt been a lot of community buzz around the decision, adds Young.

The CRD was supposed to do an education thing, and its unfor-tunate that they didnt start that three months ago, the mayor said.

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This years Westsong Community Church Christmas dinner, held Saturday (Dec. 6) at the Our Lady of the Rosary Hall in Langford, is a great way for West Shore residents to get into the holiday spirit and connect with their community.

Special meal for those who may go withoutArnold Lim News Gazette staff

A free volunteer-run dinner makes its annual return to Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Lang-ford this Saturday, offering up an evening of cama-raderie and full stomachs for more than 200 peo-ple on the West Shore.

It is a time of cheer and a service for the com-munity, said Westsong Community Church pastor George Kogan. The goal is to provide cheer and companionship for those in need. There are physi-cal needs in the community, but also the need to know someone cares and the fellowship and sup-port in that way. Were hoping to provide that ser-vice to the community once again.

Between 40 and 50 volunteers plate, serve and clean up more than 220 turkey dinners with all the fixings: mashed potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie. The meal is served to the merry tunes of Santas Saxes, which will ser-enade the visitors.

It can be a tough season for a lot of people for many reasons. Its very rewarding to reach out and be the presence of comfort and support to those in our community, Kogan said.

Food is cooked at the Salvation Army kitchen downtown and transported by volunteers on Sat-urday morning. Everything is donated by commu-nity members, churches and businesses.

Kogan said the event is open to everyone, not simply those who might otherwise go without a special Christmas meal.

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Angela CowanNews Gazette staff

At an informal ceremony surrounded by family and friends, Lou Lattanzi was presented with Frances highest recognition, the Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, for his service and bravery on D-Day.

Lattanzi, 90, as spry and chatty as a man decades younger, was caught up in handshakes and hugs at the Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #91 in Langford on Saturday.

The room quickly quieted when Bea Leblanc, Legion Ways and Means Chair, gave out a short history of D-Day and read part of a letter from Philippe Zeller, Frances Ambassador to Canada.

This distinction illustrates the profound gratitude that France would like to express to you Through you, France

remembers the sacrifice of all of your compatriots who came to liberate French soil, often losing their lives in the process, Leblanc read.

Legion branch president Dave Bennett, vice-president Norm Scott and Leblanc presented Lattanzi with the medal, after which everyone in the room rose to their feet and broke out in applause.

Lattanzi, who lived in Langford for nearly 50 years but now resides in Brentwood Bay, remembered approaching on an old English freighter, then climbing down the side on rope ladders to boats below that carried them onto the beach and into chaos.

We never saw nothing but smoke and guns, he said. I thought it was pretty scary.

A mere 18 years old at the charge, Lattanzi was in an unnamed group of soldiers that provided infantry support for the other troops, and was enlisted in the 2nd Division, 4th Battery, 14th Field.

We ended up with the 14th regiment, which was light artillery. I was on a 20mm machine gun, he recalled.

Canadas storming of the Juno Beach coastline commenced under the

darkness of the early morning hours, and after a brief period of intense battle, the Canadians claimed the area.

According to Veterans Affairs Canada, 340 Canadians were killed in that first charge on D-Day, and another 547 were wounded. All told, approximately 5,500 Canadians lost their lives throughout the 10-week Battle of Normandy.

That siege marked a turning point for the Allies in the Second

World War, and for soldiers like Lattanzi, will remain a day forever etched into their memories.

Ill never forget them beaches. Never, never, he said, shaking his head.

The Legion of Honour seems an appropriate token to recognize the actions of a man who, along with thousands of fellow Canadian soldiers, showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice to help liberate France and fight the German invasion so

many years ago. Since Lattanzi first received

the medal via mail a few months ago, all his friends have taken to calling him Sir Louie, he laughed. It hasnt really sunk in yet, he added.

Retired servicemen Sgt. William Heil, Wing Commander James Edwards and Langfords Cde. Alan Bodman were also awarded the Legion of Honour at separate ceremonies. [email protected]


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Lou Lattanzi, 90, receives the Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour medal Saturday from Prince Edward Branch #91 Royal Canadian Legion first vice-president Norm Scott, as Legion ways and means committee chair Bea Leblanc and president Dave Bennett look on.

Flu shots or a mask? Its hospital visitors choiceIsland Health policy kicks in at local hospitalsArnold LimNews staff

As of this week, hospital visitors who havent received a seasonal flu shot will need to wear a mask.

Just in time for flu season, Island Health is reminding the public about changes made last year affecting visitors to B.C. health-care facilities, including long-term care and other retirement homes.

Last year it became a pro-vincial policy for visitors (who havent received a flu shot) to wear a mask, and that is because we often have these kinds of ill-

nesses brought into the facility from the community, said Island Health spokesperson Sarah Plank. Because the people are vulner-able, we want to offer them as much protection as possible.

The flu season generally starts in December and ends in April. However, Plank said there has already been a confirmed influ-enza outbreak at Aberdeen Hos-

pital, a residential care facility on Hillside Avenue, accentuating the need for care at all times. Masks will be made available for free for anyone not yet vaccinated.

Approximately 3,500 Canadi-ans die from influenza or its com-plications every year. Last year, Island Health distributed 243,000 flu vaccines to pharmacies, doc-tors offices and public health units

across the region. This year that number is up to 268,700.

We trust that people want to do the right thing. No one wants to cause someone who is vulner-able to get sick, Plank said. So, its on the honour system and we expect as (the public) becomes aware of the policy, theyll do the right thing.

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Brilliant pre-Christmas spectacle supports local food banksAngela CowanNews Gazette staff

The rumble of the engines and blasting of air horns can be heard from kilometres away.

Its a sign that Christmas is drawing near when the Island Equipment Owners Association stages its Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive. The 16th annual event, happening this Saturday (Dec. 6), will once again spread holiday cheer throughout Victo-ria and the West Shore.

Its amazing how much work goes into (the trucks). Its almost like rolling artwork, says Laura Brewer, manager of the associa-tion.

Eighty trucks, spanning 10 city blocks, travel in a convoy starting at 5:45 p.m. from the parking lot at Ogden Point. The resplendent vehicles will make their way through Oak Bay Vil-lage, head downtown along Yates Street, then curl around on Blanshard then Belleville streets to come north up Government Street. Theyll hook up with Douglas Street at Gorge Road, head out the highway for a loop around Victoria General Hospi-tal, and come along Island High-way and Goldstream Avenue, before heading down Veterans Memorial Parkway to their final destination, Western Speedway. The ETA there is about 8:30 p.m. with Santa on board and lights aglow.

Working with local busi-nesses, the association is col-lecting donations for regional food drives now until Thursday (Dec. 4) and will be collecting non-perishable items at specific

spots along the parade route.We have designated spots

that are set up the night of the convoy and we have a number of sites set up that are collecting food (now), says Brewer, add-ing that the convoy is not able to accept donations other than at the setup sites. Its just a matter of safety. The trucks are mov-ing and theyre going at a good pace.

The event has brought in more than 134,000 pounds of food for local food banks since its first year, with View Royal, Colwood and Langford donations going to the West Shore Christmas Ham-per Fund Society.

This is also the first time that the route has been altered since its beginning. Brewer says it was after lengthy conversations with police that the decision was made to have the trucks turn south onto Blanshard Street instead of Douglas Street this year.

You have to do what you can to alleviate the traffic, she said. Its only a block either way and

the trucks still come out on Gov-ernment Street.

Once the trucks finish their rounds and are parked around the race track at Western Speed-way, everyone is welcome to attend the wind-up and enjoy coffee, hot dogs and hot choco-late, as well as meet the driv-ers and get a closer peek at the decorations.

Theres a lot of camaraderie in this as well, Brewer says. And its an opportunity for the public to check out the trucks up close.

Its a community effort, with dozens of businesses and regional partners committing to making the night successful, she says.

Without 80 companies step-ping forward and investing a considerable amount of time and resources, the trucks would be parked and there would be a terrible loss to the food banks.

For a detailed list of food bank donation drop-off sites and other information visit [email protected]

Annual Truck Light Convoy spreads cheer, gathers food

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Brightly lit and decorated trucks travel down Watkiss Way in View Royal during the 12th annual Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive. This years trucks kick off from Ogden Point on Saturday at 5:45 p.m.

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Christmas crafty girlsAllison Mietla, 11, left holds one of her candy cans, as pal Melia Lesperance, 9, shows off two of her handmade snowman ornaments at the Happy Valley elementary craft fair Saturday. Tables of baked goodies, handmade cranberry preserves, upcycled pallet art creations and more tempted attendees and supplied many an opportunity to buy local this holiday season.

He adds that the City of Langford has no plans to actively remind residents about the ban apart from information on their website. This is a CRD driven program. Its not municipal. Theyre the ones that put the ban in place, and theres no point in taking tax money to adver-tise when the CRD is already doing it.

Young says the CRD had already assured the City of Langford that it had started advertising the upcoming ban.

Its been kind of a soft launch that started quite a while back, says Hamilton. It was always announced, but if people havent been paying attention, there might be a bit of a rough transition.

View Royal residents can expect no change to their service, as the municipality already contracts with a pri-vate service provider to collect garbage and kitchen scraps.

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Angela CowanNews Gazette staff

The eighth annual City of Langford offi-cial Christmas light-up celebration happens this Saturday (Dec. 6) at Veterans Memorial Park, bringing the com-munity together to gear up for the season.

The Goldstream Sta-tion Market, Christmas edition, opens at 5 p.m. with tables full of whimsical ornaments, handmade crafts and delicious baking to make shopping locally a breeze.

Musical accompani-ment to help put visi-tors into the holiday spirit will be provided by the West Shore Com-

munity Band, and the Rotary Club of West Shore will serve free hot dogs and hot choc-olate while supplies last. West Shore Parks and Recreation will also have crafts to keep the kids busy.

Be sure to keep on the lookout for the man with the bag Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. to mix and mingle with the young and not-so-young, before City of Langford officials flip the switch at 7 and light up the big Christmas tree on Goldstream Avenue.

Bask in the glow of the festive lights and if the night doesnt grow too crisp, make sure to stick around to watch

the Island Equipment Owners Associations lighted truck convoy, which will pass through the area around 7:45 p.m.

Remember to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food drive. The stal-wart fellows from Lang-ford Fire Rescue will be on hand collecting donations in the park, located at the corner of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Gold-stream Avenue.

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EDITORIALOUR VIEW

Better have plan for kitchen scraps

As of Jan. 1, residents in Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and Highlands may no longer place kitchen scraps in their regular garbage bags for pickup.

Thats according to the Capital Regional Districts move poorly publicized of late toward reducing the amount of material in the Hartland landfill. The CRD announced its long-term plans some time ago, when the City of Victoria was preparing to go green, that is, giving homeowners green bins in which to deposit such organic waste as produce, bones, meat, spoiled paper towels and the like.

Letters have gone out to residents reminding them of the timeline for the change and informing them of options available for disposing of kitchen waste. Unlike Victoria and Saanich, which forced taxpayers to pay a little more for municipal dual-bin pickup service of garbage and kitchen scraps, West Shore residents other than those in View Royal will have to fend for themselves.

View Royal contracts out its garbage collection for residents and like the larger municipalities, combines it with kitchen waste pickup.

The strategy to allow residents to choose their pickup option and pay for it separately is not so different from the tack taken on other municipal services, many of which are contracted out by West Shore municipalities. But as with any new system, some people are bound to be caught by surprise when the rules change.

Clearly some householders wont see much difference, especially those who already compost in the backyard or run their organics through the garburator.

Companies that service condos or townhomes may already be in position to collect the separated waste. With four of our five municipalities leaving it up to residents to find that information out, waste companies will no doubt be inundated with calls and requests this month for details about the options.

Removing material from the landfill is the right thing to do. Having more West Shore residents play a part in that long-term plan was only a matter of time.

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Christine Scott PublisherDon Descoteau EditorPenny Sakamoto Group Publisher

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In the excitement of several Capital Region communities voting for an amalgamation study, there seems to be a rush to get these cities down the aisle and married off as quickly as possible.

Not to sound like the grumpy parents of two love-struck teenagers, but there is a whole lot more to consider before taxpayers give their approval to such a wedding.

Most people think its obvious that putting smaller cities together will save taxpayers money. The academic work of Robert Bish proves otherwise the vast majority of city amalgamations have cost taxpayers more money.

This is due to three items that are rarely considered in amalgamation: the menu of services, labour costs and loss of tax competition. Thus far, very little has been said about these vital issues.

Bish writes in-depth on how amalgamations usually end up with every city rising to the highest, most expensive level of services available. This throws away any sense of frugality or consideration of hyper-local needs.

That menu of services leads into the second point: labour costs. Municipal government, as a whole, has done a poor job managing its labour costs. A B.C. government

report shows municipal payrolls have grown twice as fast as in the provincial government and 15

percentage points more than inflation.

But within the CRD, there are cities doing a pretty good job of managing those costs. Langford, for example, believes in contracting out as much work as possible. This has actually lowered how much they pay staff in salaries, wages and benefits from $8.3 million in 2009 to $8.1 million in 2013; this also saves

money in pension payouts down the road.

However, for every Langford, there is a Victoria, which saw its payroll bloat from $89.3 million in 2009 to $104.2 million in 2013.

So whose view of labour management will win out? Very likely the more expensive Victoria.

The Community Charter stipulates that a majority of the residents of each city involved in amalgamation must vote in favour of such a plan. In an area like Greater Victoria, with so many unionized public sector employees and potentially many jobs at stake, you can bet the unions will be out in force.

To get that necessary majority, amalgamation proponents may feel the need to cut a deal with

the unions to protect jobs and pay scales, and for taxpayers in well-run cities like Langford, that will mean far more cost. If the only staffing redundancy being eliminated is politicians, cost savings will be minimal at best.

Finally, tax competitiveness must be considered. As hard as it is to believe when you rip open that property tax bill every spring, having cities compete for residents and businesses does help push down tax rates.

Every city council looks at how their tax levels compare to their neighbouring jurisdictions and, often, this keeps politicians looking for cost savings.

Like any business, they know that raising rates will cost them customers. Losing that sense of competition should concern taxpayers and must be considered before an amalgamation vote.

Theres no reason why some cities cant decide to share services or contract with each other where there will be cost savings, but its unlikely a full-on marriage of the CRD communities will save taxpayers money when it comes to labour or taxes.

Hopefully, the provinces study will look at all of these issues before anyone gets too excited about popping the question.

Jordan Bateman is British

Columbia director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The dark side of amalgamation

Jordan BatemanGuest column

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Better have plan for kitchen scraps

As of Jan. 1, residents in Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and Highlands may no longer place kitchen scraps in their regular garbage bags for pickup.

Thats according to the Capital Regional Districts move poorly publicized of late toward reducing the amount of material in the Hartland landfill. The CRD announced its long-term plans some time ago, when the City of Victoria was preparing to go green, that is, giving homeowners green bins in which to deposit such organic waste as produce, bones, meat, spoiled paper towels and the like.

Letters have gone out to residents reminding them of the timeline for the change and informing them of options available for disposing of kitchen waste. Unlike Victoria and Saanich, which forced taxpayers to pay a little more for municipal dual-bin pickup service of garbage and kitchen scraps, West Shore residents other than those in View Royal will have to fend for themselves.

View Royal contracts out its garbage collection for residents and like the larger municipalities, combines it with kitchen waste pickup.

The strategy to allow residents to choose their pickup option and pay for it separately is not so different from the tack taken on other municipal services, many of which are contracted out by West Shore municipalities. But as with any new system, some people are bound to be caught by surprise when the rules change.

Clearly some householders wont see much difference, especially those who already compost in the backyard or run their organics through the garburator.

Companies that service condos or townhomes may already be in position to collect the separated waste. With four of our five municipalities leaving it up to residents to find that information out, waste companies will no doubt be inundated with calls and requests this month for details about the options.

Removing material from the landfill is the right thing to do. Having more West Shore residents play a part in that long-term plan was only a matter of time.

GOLDSTREAM NEWSGAZ E T T E

Christine Scott PublisherDon Descoteau EditorPenny Sakamoto Group Publisher

The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the provinces 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.

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In the excitement of several Capital Region communities voting for an amalgamation study, there seems to be a rush to get these cities down the aisle and married off as quickly as possible.

Not to sound like the grumpy parents of two love-struck teenagers, but there is a whole lot more to consider before taxpayers give their approval to such a wedding.

Most people think its obvious that putting smaller cities together will save taxpayers money. The academic work of Robert Bish proves otherwise the vast majority of city amalgamations have cost taxpayers more money.

This is due to three items that are rarely considered in amalgamation: the menu of services, labour costs and loss of tax competition. Thus far, very little has been said about these vital issues.

Bish writes in-depth on how amalgamations usually end up with every city rising to the highest, most expensive level of services available. This throws away any sense of frugality or consideration of hyper-local needs.

That menu of services leads into the second point: labour costs. Municipal government, as a whole, has done a poor job managing its labour costs. A B.C. government

report shows municipal payrolls have grown twice as fast as in the provincial government and 15

percentage points more than inflation.

But within the CRD, there are cities doing a pretty good job of managing those costs. Langford, for example, believes in contracting out as much work as possible. This has actually lowered how much they pay staff in salaries, wages and benefits from $8.3 million in 2009 to $8.1 million in 2013; this also saves

money in pension payouts down the road.

However, for every Langford, there is a Victoria, which saw its payroll bloat from $89.3 million in 2009 to $104.2 million in 2013.

So whose view of labour management will win out? Very likely the more expensive Victoria.

The Community Charter stipulates that a majority of the residents of each city involved in amalgamation must vote in favour of such a plan. In an area like Greater Victoria, with so many unionized public sector employees and potentially many jobs at stake, you can bet the unions will be out in force.

To get that necessary majority, amalgamation proponents may feel the need to cut a deal with

the unions to protect jobs and pay scales, and for taxpayers in well-run cities like Langford, that will mean far more cost. If the only staffing redundancy being eliminated is politicians, cost savings will be minimal at best.

Finally, tax competitiveness must be considered. As hard as it is to believe when you rip open that property tax bill every spring, having cities compete for residents and businesses does help push down tax rates.

Every city council looks at how their tax levels compare to their neighbouring jurisdictions and, often, this keeps politicians looking for cost savings.

Like any business, they know that raising rates will cost them customers. Losing that sense of competition should concern taxpayers and must be considered before an amalgamation vote.

Theres no reason why some cities cant decide to share services or contract with each other where there will be cost savings, but its unlikely a full-on marriage of the CRD communities will save taxpayers money when it comes to labour or taxes.

Hopefully, the provinces study will look at all of these issues before anyone gets too excited about popping the question.

Jordan Bateman is British

Columbia director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The dark side of amalgamation

Jordan BatemanGuest column

While Langford is saving money on staffing, Victorias payroll is bloating.

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LOOKING FOR A PERFECT GIFT? A little something extra or a present thats just right for that special someone? Matticks Farm offers the perfect shopping

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Pure Day SpaMake Pure Day Spa Your Holiday Getaway! Our full service spa in Matticks Farm has everything you need this season. Look your best for holiday events with trendy OPI nail colours and world renowned GM Collin, Yon-ka skin ... and now Skin Ceuticals (pharmaceutical grade) skin care treatements. We carry our own exclusive line of Pure makeup. Eyelash extensions and Body work. 250 590 7873www.purevictoria.com

BE READY FOR A UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE! If you want shopping to be fabulous, visitour 15 shops at Matticks Farm. With our vibrant and diverse mix of shops and restaurants, this isa shopping destination that is totally unique and worth devoting a full day for exploration!

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10 Bottle Serpentine VaseCoil, curve or straight down

a dining table or mantel. Place blooms or branches

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Kameleon NecklaceInterchangeable jewelry create a custom look!Every nook and cranny of our delightful shop is filled with functional giftware, linens, candles, luxurious bath products, jewelry and much more. Drop in today and delight your senses, treat someone special.The Country Gift Shoppe#102-5325 Cordova Bay Rd250.658.1812

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Find something for everyone this holiday season in a peaceful setting

Garneau Sheepskin SlippersFor a practical quality gift that a loved one will truly appreciate, give Canadian-made Garneau sheepskin slippers or Haflinger boiled wool slippers made in Europe. We offer other fine brands for both men and women in a wide selection of colours and sizes. Please come and enjoy our eclectic offering of fine footwear and fun dog cat and horse-themed, gift-giving goodies. Open daily from 10-5:30. We look forward to your visit.A Stable Way of Life5325 Cordova Bay Road250.658.3052

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Swedish Angel Chimes are back by popular demand at Ladybug this Christmas! A Scandinavian tradition, these chimes are a fond childhood memory for so many people. Keep the memories going for another generation, with a new set. Gold or silver tone, limited quantities! Phone or email and well happily put yours aside. With fresh deco-rations, candles, glassware, and more just in from Denmark, as well as local weaving, pottery and jewelry, the store is set for Christmas.

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Gifts Galore are in our store!Knowledgeable staff - event planning, food and wine pairing, nding an old favourite or assisting with trying something new, the staff are eager to help you select from approximately80 BC wineries.Choose from a wide selection of wine related giftware.

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Garneau Sheepskin SlippersBeautifully crafted in Quebec. We offer a

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Discover toys that engage minds, inspire play and appeal to the childs creative senses.

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Pyrrha Pendants Each sterling silver pendant is carefully handcrafted from antique wax seals dating back to the 1800s. Come in and explore our one of a kind mix of hand picked greeting cards, trinket boxes, jewellery and more. Tucked into every corner of our cozy shop are treasures that will put a smile on your face.

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Lots of gift ideas for the gardener.

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The award-winning Early Rider Spherovelois the ideal gift for this holiday season!

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Reader Photo of the Week

View Royal resident and faithful Gazette reader Beatrice Martin enjoys the view walking along the waterfront and was struck by the snow-covered mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Every week, there are beautiful pictures from our West Shore, she wrote. On one of my loved hikes along the shore, I took this picture of the Olympic Peninsula. It is just amazing, with what beautiful nature we are blessed.

If youve got a photo from the West Shore of people places or things and want to share it with our readers, the Goldstream News Gazette

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Please include your name, contact information including municipality of residence, where you took the photo and what you like about the image. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Fridays to be included for consideration for the following weeks paper.

Weekly winners will also be posted on the Gazettes Facebook page. Good luck!

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But Bulldogs senior boys, girls finish near bottom

Belmont secondary teams ran into some tough opponents at their respective B.C. high school volleyball championship tournaments last weekend.

After a couple of playoff near-misses, the Bulldogs senior boys got the job done in their final two matches Saturday in Langley to finish 17th overall.

Belmont wound up third in their pool with a 1-2 match record. One of their losses, however, was a narrow 23-25, 25-8, 17-19 defeat at the hands of eventual pool winner Centennial of Vancouver.

Had they won that match, Belmont would have been placed in the championship draw.

As it was, they lost a thrilling five-set marathon to Steveston-London from Richmond in their playoff opener, then pounded out straight-set wins over Prince George secondary (25-23, 25-16) and Penticton (25-22, 25-23).

Among the other Island teams competing, Oak Bay finished fourth, G.P

Vanier of Courtenay sixth and Dover Bay of Nanaimo ninth.

In the senior girls AAAA provincial tournament in Cranbrook, Belmont was in tough, as head coach Mike Toakley had predicted.

After finishing third in their pool last Thursday with an identical 1-2 record to the Belmont boys, the Bulldogs girls

lost a pair of playoff round matches. They scored their lone playoff victory in their final match, beating David Thompson of Vancouver 29-27, 25-14 to finish up 15th.

Following the round robin, the Bulldogs were dropped to the B side draw with a straight-set loss to Moscrop of Burnaby (10-25, 22-25, 17-25), then lost a tight match

25-15, 19-25, 13-15 to Mount Boucherie of Kelowna. A 19-25, 21-25 loss to the host Mount Baker team left Belmont one last chance to avoid last place.

The Islands AAAA champ, Oak Bay, wound up 12th, going 2-2 in playoff round matches following a third-place pool finish.

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Grizzlies switch gears again Former coach Craig Didmon re-assumes head coach role

Belmont v-ballers win final B.C. matches

Don DescoteauNews Gazette staff

With the team hovering near the .500 mark and lacking a focused direction, head coach and general manager Brad Knight has stepped away from the Victoria Grizzlies.

The decision to leave the team came out of a Sunday meeting, Grizzlies president John Wilson said at the teams office inside The Q Centre on Monday. The meeting was to include him-self, Knight and vice-president of hockey operations Don Rob-inson, but by the time Wilson arrived, he said, Knight had already tendered his resignation.

Craig Didmon, who took over the team on an interim basis last season and led the Grizzlies to the B.C. Hockey League three-team round robin semifinal, was installed for the rest of this sea-son, but only as head coach. The business side of things will be

handled by a committee of team executive members.

We look forward to having him back with the boys on the ice and creating a positive atmo-sphere and hopefully some more Ws in the games, Wilson said of Did-mon.

Also the head of Belmont second-arys hockey acad-emy, Didmon was originally going to take a full year off for personal and family reasons, but said hes ready to set-tle back into his previous role albeit without the weight of the GMs position. Scott Hawthorne remains as assistant coach, but fellow assistant coach Micah Aivazoff has chosen to step down.

Didmon doesnt see the play-ers effort as the issue affecting the finishing off of close games

or protecting leads.The kids have been working

hard. (With a) little more strat-egy, a little more game plan and a little more preparation, we

can create some more confi-dence, he said. I think

were just about there. Theres been a lot of

one-goal games, so hopefully just a lit-tle more passion on the part of the players and I think

we can be just that one goal better.The Grizzlies plan

to sign Nick Guiney of the Westshore Wolves immediately. He is one player Didmon com-mitted to previously.

The Grizzlies next game is in Duncan, where theyll try to avenge a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Capitals last week at The Q Centre. They host Merritt at home on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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