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NEWS: TLC drops Craigflower Manor A3ARTS: Speaking in tongues at the Belfry A9SPORTS: Chargers women click over holidays A17

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Winter stockAnn Baird digs some Jerusalem artichokes out of her garden on a chilly winter day. Fresh vegetables are on the agenda as we enter 2013 with resolutions and good intentions.

Kyle WellsNews staff

B.C.’s Ministry of Health and Health Minister Mar-garet MacDiarmid filed their response to View Royal Coun. Ron Mattson’s claim of wrongful dismissal and defamation following his firing from the ministry in September.

Mattson announced in early December he is suing the province, claiming the ministry had no reason to fire him and that comments made by the ministry to the public were defamatory and false.

Mattson, who worked for the ministry for 28 years, was suspended without pay on July 17, then fired by the ministry for allegedly passing confidential data to a University of Victoria researcher, an allegation Matt-son denies.

In documents filed on Christmas Eve the ministry claims it had just cause to fire Mattson. The docu-ments allege Mattson discussed with the researcher ways to get around the province’s policies in order to get data.

“On or about June 28, 2012 the plaintiff agreed to provide confidential data belonging to the Ministry of Health, including personal identifiable linked data, to the contrator,” reads the document. “The plain-tiff knew or ought to have known (he) did not have authorization at that time to receive such data.”

In response to Mattson’s claims of defamation on the part of the ministry, the reply states the ministry never referred to Mattson by name and that what it did say to the public about the firings was true and therefore not slander.

Province claims ‘just cause’ inministry firings

PLEASE SEE: Mattson denies wrongdoing, Page A4

Ministry says View Royal councillor never named in public statements

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The Land Conservancy will hand Craigflower Manor and Craigflower Schoolhouse back to the province this year.

The province owns the proper-ties but TLC has operated the facilities since May 1, 2003. The manor is in View Royal and the schoolhouse in Saanich.

The province was contributing $80,000 each year toward upkeep and mainte-nance of the sites, but TLC was spending donor dollars into the sites as well.

“We simply can’t afford to manage them on behalf of the province anymore,” said Alister Craighead, chair of TLC board. “Our donations are precious and we really want to apply them to lands we own.”

The sites aren’t highly visited and haven’t been tourist des-tinations, Criaghead said, adding fewer than 1,000 people go to the sites each year.

“Museums don’t make money,” he said. “When I came on the board three years ago I’d say ‘why on Earth are we doing this?’ … There were no plans put in place, this is a big mistake and we recognize the error.”

Instead of putting donor money into the provincially-owned sites, Craighead said TLC will use the money to invest in proj-ects expected to generate money and to help pay off debts.

Craighead said TLC also plans to partner with the Capital Regional District on more projects.

Craighead suggests the sites become community venues for events and functions instead of museums where most areas are roped off.

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Arnold LimNews staff

Are your Christmas trees looking for a home after the holidays?

This weekend the B.C. Lion’s Society hosts the 23rd annual Chip in for the Kids, where real Christmas trees can be dropped off for chipping Jan. 5 and 6.

“People rely on us to do this and really come out and support it,” said B.C. Lions Society manager of special events Craig Heinz. “The best part of this for me is just the response we get from people who literally have been using us for 23 years. It is phenomenal.”

Chipped trees are used for public trails around Greater Victoria. The service is by donation with funds going to Vancouver Island Easter Seals house near Royal Jubilee Hospital where fami-lies travelling for medical treatment stay free of charge. The society hopes to match the more than $20,000 raised in 2012.

“A lot of times with charities, people have the opportunity to give but don’t actually see what the money does,” Heinz said. “I come every day and see what the money does and see the differ-ence it makes. I see that impact every day.”

The event takes place rain or shine at: West-shore Town Centre, Tillicum Shopping Centre, Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, Safeway at Fort Street and Foul Bay Road, University Heights Shopping Centre and Sooke Home Hardware.

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Kyle SlavinNews staff

Many will see decreases when opening 2013 assessment notices from B.C. Assessment this week. Homeowners across Greater Vic-toria will see a two- to six-per-cent drop in their home’s assessed value, but B.C. Assessment’s area assessor for Greater Victoria calls the slight decrease “comforting.”

“I would probably character-ize this as a stable market, actu-ally,” said Reuben Danakody. “We’re not seeing the year-over-year increases, those substantial increase in values that we used to see before. It’s not bad news, it’s comforting news, that the values are still very stable. We don’t want to see what was occurring the past few years down south.”

Of the region’s 18 assessment jurisdictions, only Langford and Oak Bay saw average increases in residential property values, at 0.47 per cent and 0.78 per cent, respectively.

“The numbers are very specific to local markets. Oak Bay is a very strong market and it still continues to see strong investor demand,” Danakody said. “And Langford is a growing area; they’re very aggres-sively growing new developments out there. The affordable, single-family market is growing (in Lang-ford).”

The largest average declines in the Capital Region came from the Saanich Peninsula, with Sidney reporting a 5.64 per cent drop and North Saanich seeing a 3.65 per cent decline. Victoria and Saanich saw average decreases between

two and three per cent.“We’re not seeing substantial

declines in assessed values, which would be very concerning to many people,” he said. “Certainly we’ve seen significant impacts in other (B.C.) markets. Greater Van-couver’s seeing more of a decline than Greater Victoria, for exam-ple. The Vancouver market was very aggressive, there’s was a lot of aggressive investment specula-tion and the market became over-heated. We tend not to get that aggressive here.”

Shelley Mann, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, antici-pates homeowners will open their assessment expecting property value to be higher than it is.

“I think it’s going to be interest-ing to see how the seller takes into consideration the assessed value versus what the actual mar-ket value is,” she says. “One thing that’s happening, though, is the economy is growing. There’s more full-time jobs in Victoria, and peo-ple are still retiring here. We’re anticipating an increase (in home sales) this year.”

Danakody stresses that assess-ments are not based on the cur-rent market, but on numbers from July 2012.

“The market has softened since July. It’s important to look back, right in the middle of summer

2012 – if (your house) was to sell on the marketplace, it would’ve been worth that much,” he said.

Mann recommends to people who are looking to sell take the assessments with a grain of salt.

“(Assessments) really don’t determine the market value of a property. They’re great if you want to try and determine a sale price by looking at the neighbours next door that sold.”

There is an appeals process, however, Danakody suggests homeowners visit bcassessment.ca to view comparable properties and assessments in the area prior to appealing. As well, he recom-mends contacting the assessment office to speak with an appraiser.

For more information, visit bcassessment.ca.

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Langford sees slight increases among flat assessments

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The Land Conservancy will hand Craigflower Manor back to the province in a cost-saving measure.

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“… Langford is a growing area; they’re very aggressively growing new developments out there.”

– Reuben Danakody

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“The alleged comments were made on a privi-leged occasion in which the electorate of British Columbia had a bona fide interest in learning information about the investigation,” reads the document. “Further and in the alternative, the alleged defamatory comments were true in sub-stance and in fact.”

The ministry’s internal investigation is ongoing.

Six employees were fired and another sus-pended in relation to the alleged breach of pri-vacy. The ministry investigation began in May after an anonymous tip to B.C. Auditor General John Doyle’s office. Two research contracts with the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia were suspended.

Mattson has stated that claims by the ministry of any wrongdoing are false.

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Honouring serviceLangford resident Harry Grooms, left, accepts the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal during a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. On the right is Bruce Ferguson, national president of the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association. Grooms was nominated to recognize his service to Canada as a member of overseas peacekeeping forces and for his longtime community service with the Royal Canadian Legion.

Charla HuberNews staff

John Ranns’ Queen Elizabeth II Dia-mond Jubilee medal sits on his kitchen table, awaiting him to decide the perfect place for it.

“It came with a 15-page manual as to when you’ll have to wear it. I’ll have to refer to that,” the Metchosin mayor joked. “I was blown away, it’s a great hon-our. I never anticipated it.”

Ranns was acknowledged with the medal for his 25 years of service to the rural community and the rest of the capi-tal region.

“The recognition I received was earned collectively by many good people in the community who have enabled us to achieve the success we have,” Ranns said.

MP Randall Garrison and Geoff Young, former Capital Regional District chair, awarded Ranns the honour at the Dec. 17 council along with the Metchosin fire department honour guard.

The medal was created to celebrate Elizabeth’s accession to the throne 60 years ago.

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Flat property, flat economy

Like a Christmas present that arrives late, this week homeowners across the Capital Region and B.C. are eagerly tearing open their annual property value assessment from B.C. Assessment.

The notices, more than 144,000 in Greater Victoria, are vital for many reasons. Most people have a large portion of their personal wealth wrapped up in their homes and properties, and most hope for a steady year-after-year increase in value.

Overall property values help guide municipalities with budgeting and tax rates. An increase in property value doesn’t automatically translate into a tax hike, but if property values stay flat or decline, municipalities will certainly face hard choices of cutting services, hiking taxes or both.

That appears to be the case this time around. Most people will find their properties have decreased in value or are about the same as last year. B.C. Assessment calls it a market that is “stabilizing,” rather than deflating.

It’s not a big surprise property values are flat lining or declining. Across Greater Victoria, real estate sales in 2012 slowed and prices remained stagnant for single family homes. Condos saw overall price decreases, an unheard of phenomenon in Victoria five or six years ago.

Greater Victoria is in a good position with respect to other parts of B.C. and Canada – its employment base is relatively diverse across the provincial and federal governments as well as the private sector. But flat property values are a reflection of a broader lagging economy plus a public worried about the future.

Cutbacks and austerity at all levels of government has been the norm since the recession of 2008, and 2013 won’t be an exception. Local municipal councils likely weren’t expecting large increases in property values, and will budget with that in mind.

Most local governments will want to keep tax hikes low, and that will likely mean job losses and service cuts. Flat growth might be the watchwords of 2013.

I often hear of people trying to teach tolerance as a way to make the world a better place.

Personally, I can’t stand the word “tolerance” and honestly, I sure hope no one ever has to “tolerate” me.

Do you know what I would like? To be accepted. There is a big difference between accepting something and tolerating it. I see acceptance as keeping an open mind, trying to bridge some understand-ing.

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We can accept people, ideas and communities.

If a new regional sewage plant is built, would it better for people to accept it or tolerate it?

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time to voice your concern or your support.

A lot of the time people miss the mark. The time to talk is when government officials are making the decisions. And in the end, we’ll all have to accept the outcome, so you might as well have your voice counted.

I have been to dozens of public hearings where I have sat with a handful of other people. Then later, when the bylaw passes, I hear all sorts of people complaining out in the community.

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and see deer munching on my bushes, I give the deer a friendly wave and say good morning through the glass.

My community garden is sur-rounded by deer fencing with a secure gate, because us gardeners have accepted that without it, the deer would eat the veggies. The other option would be tolerating them eating the food.

When I catch myself thinking ill of someone or something, I try to remember to stop myself and assess why I am thinking that way. Often it’s my own preconceptions that make me think negatively.

If you had a special needs child who required some extra assistance in the classroom, would you want their teacher to accept them or tol-erate them?

I understand that there are plenty of things that may be tough to accept, such as a sex offender living on your street, or even Scotch broom. Sorry folks I have a soft spot for the plant.

Anyway, back to point. The holidays are over and we are getting back into the swing of things.

Maybe now could be the time to look at things in your community that you have tolerated and find it in your heart to accept them instead. Whichever route you go, I’ll accept that.

–Charla Huber is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette.

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Charla HuberWritten in ink

‘I see acceptance as keeping an open mind, trying to bridge some understanding.’



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After 25 years, it’s time to stop spinning our wheelsIn 1988, hundreds of scientists

and policymakers met in Toronto for a major conference on climate change.

They were sufficiently alarmed by the accumulated evidence for human-caused global warming that they issued a release stating, “Humanity is conducting an unintended, uncontrolled, globally pervasive experiment whose ultimate consequences could be second only to a global nuclear war.”

They urged world leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2005. Had we heeded that warning and embarked on a campaign to meet the target, Canadians would now be healthier, have greater reserves of energy and more jobs. We’d also be a world leader in renewable energy and could have saved tens of billions of dollars.

The year was significant for environmentalists. In 1988,

George H.W. Bush ran for the highest office in the U.S. and promised to be an “environmental

president.” He didn’t have a green bone in his body, but public pressure compelled him to make a commitment he ultimately didn’t keep.

That year, Margaret Thatcher was filmed picking up litter. She turned to the camera and said, “I’m a greenie, too.”

Canada’s prime minister, Brian

Mulroney, was also re-elected in 1988. He appointed a bright new political star, Lucien Bouchard, as environment minister. I asked Bouchard during an interview what he considered to be our most important environmental issue. “Global warming,” he responded. I continued: “How serious is it?” His answer: “It threatens the survival of our species. We have to act now.”

In 1988, the environment was a top public concern, scientists

spoke out and politicians said the right things. Global warming was a pressing and present issue.

Now, 25 years later, carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise and we’re already seeing the consequences – more extreme weather events, melting glaciers and Arctic ice, rising sea levels, reduced water flows in rivers and climate-related illness and death, among others.

It’s driven in part by rapid economic growth in countries like China, India and Brazil. At the same time, most industrialized nations, whose use of fossil fuels created the problem of excess greenhouse gases, have done little to reduce emissions.

Humans are distinguished from other species by a massive brain that enables us to imagine a future and influence it by what we do in the present. By using experience, knowledge and insight, our ancestors recognized they could anticipate dangers and opportunities and take steps to exploit advantages and avoid hazards.

Scientists and supercomputers

have amplified our ability to look ahead. For decades, experts have warned us that human numbers, technology, hyper-consumption and a global economy are altering the chemical, geological and biological properties of the biosphere.

In 1992, more than 1,700 eminent scientists, including 104 Nobel prize winners, signed the “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity,” which included this urgent warning: “No more than one or a few decades remain before the chance to avert the threats we now confront will be lost and the prospects for humanity immeasurably diminished.”

The document concluded that environmentally damaging activity must be brought under control and the integrity of Earth’s ecosystems protected, critical resources managed more effectively, human population growth stabilized, poverty reduced and eventually eliminated, and sexual equality and guarantees of women’s reproductive rights ensured.

The sooner we act, the easier it will be to overcome these difficult challenges. Every year we stall makes it more costly and challenging, with increasing negative impacts on humans and our environment.

There are signs of hope. Many countries – as well as cities, states and provinces – are taking global warming seriously and are working to reduce emissions and shift to cleaner energy sources. Some world leaders are even questioning our current paradigm, where the economy is made a priority above all else.

This is crucial. Over and over, the economy has determined the extent of our response, but how much value does it place on breathable air, drinkable water, edible food and stable weather and climate? Surely the economy is the means to a better future, not an end in itself. Surely it must be subordinate to a rich, diverse ecosphere that sustains all life. Let’s hope this year ushers in a new way of living on and caring for our planet.

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Re: Capital Regional District’s sewage treatment plans

The $792 million (assuming no major overruns) supposedly available for sewage treatment could instead be spent on many useful things, such as:

– Fund the new Johnson Street Bridge ($93 million)

– Repair the E & N railway line ($25 million) and get a commuter train running from Langford to the new bridge. Another two trains could offer at least twice daily service from Courtenay to Nanaimo, and from Nanaimo to Langford, all timed to connect. (Call that $20 million; maybe revenues would even sustain it.) Better still, electrify it to reduce operating costs and fares ($50 million)

– Widen the Old Island Highway to four lanes, at least from Admirals Road to Helmcken Road, to alleviate the daily massive traffic congestion ($75 million)

– Build a bigger dam so we can end summer water restrictions and reduce the price of tap water so we can garden freely again ($20 million)

– Create a website where citizens can initiate and vote on referenda, perhaps along the lines of American state initiatives or propositions ($10 million)

– Provide a rebate of $20,000 on each new electric car for the first 10,000 cars purchased ($200 million)

– Provide a $10,000 rebate for the next 10,000 “made in B.C.” electric car conversions ($100 million).

Compared to sewage treatment, how much real, serious pollution could be eliminated by such steps and how much irreplaceable fossil

fuel would be saved?The referendum website would

reduce the present wide gap between government agendas and the real needs and wishes of the people they supposedly represent.

Craig CarmichaelEsquimalt

Relatives’ motivationcan lead to elder abuses

Re: When a senior is in trouble (News online, posted Dec. 20)

A fundamental enabling factor for elder abuse is the notion that relatives are automatically good people.

It’s almost a form of reverse racism – thinking collective instead of on content of character.

Scummy people tend to be good at convincing others to do dumb things.

Fostering feelings of guilt is one of their tactics that seems to work well with many older people.

People need to realize the risk and be willing to defend themselves.

Keith SketchleySaanich

Railings a good ideafor safety conscious

Re: Railings on Ogden Point breakwater

I am all for it, because I am no longer steady on my feet, and also, the height makes me uneasy.

It is a safety issue that the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority should have dealt with a long time ago.

You will see more people out on the breakwater when the railings have been installed.

Greg F. TupmanEsquimalt

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This is the fi rst of two public notices posted in accordance with the Community Charter. The public is hereby advised that City Council intends to amend “Council/Committee Procedure Bylaw No. 754, 2004,” which establishes the general procedures to be followed by council and council committees in conducting their business. The purpose of the amendment, in general terms, is to incorporate legislative and internal procedural changes into the bylaw. Including, but not limited to: reassigning certain responsibilities; amending the defi nition of Corporate Offi cer and Chief Administrative Offi cer; adding “Correspondence Requiring Council Direction” as a heading under the council agenda structure; changing the public hearing process to require fi rst reading and second reading of a bylaw before holding a public hearing; establishing who certifi es minutes; updating the names of established standing committees; and adding the authority to hold council meetings and council committee meetings outside the boundaries of the municipality, which may include joint council meetings with neighbouring municipal councils to discuss interests in common which may require Council decisions. The amendment bylaw will be presented to Council for discussion and consideration of fi rst three readings at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013.

A copy of the bylaw is available at Colwood City Hall and on the website: www.colwood.ca. Persons who wish to comment on the proposed changes may submit comments in writing to Corporate Offi cer, City of Colwood, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, BC V9C 1R1, or [email protected]. The deadline for submitting written comments is January 17, 2013. Council will allow public comment on the amendment bylaw at the January 28, 2013 council meeting.

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– a photographer, a CEO, an athlete, a grand chief and an author – reflect on their experiences at the University of Victoria.

UVic president David Turpin heard a distinct theme emerge during that November convocation ceremony.

“Each one of their successes was a result of two things: how to work with people and how to look at things in different ways,” said Turpin, whose words could be applied to his tenure at the university, which draws to a close in 2013.

But Turpin, the biologist who moved from his post as the academic vice principal at Queen’s University to the sixth president and vice-chancellor of UVic in 2000, is reluctant to philosophize on his personal accomplishments at the university, instead he looks at the goals and challenges successor Jamie Cassels will inherit.

UVic, a fixture of Maclean’s magazine’s top universities list, upheld its academic reputation in 2012, but hit a low among some faculty and staff when names, banking information and social insurance numbers of 11,841 employees on UVic’s payroll were stolen last January.

“Clearly it was a very unfortunate incident,” Turpin said. “It caused a real disruption to our employees. What we’ve learned is something that other institutions are emulating. Unfortunately, we were the

ones to which this breach happened, but we’re trying to take the lessons that we’ve learned and allow others to benefit from them.”

When the breach faded from headlines, the institution was left with a new set of security protocols to meet, along with outreach, infrastructure and funding goals for the future. Meeting those needs amidst a climate of cutbacks will be the biggest challenge, Turpin said.

Goal No. 1: OutreachAttracting new students,

underrepresented students and local students continues to be a top priority.

“If you look back 10 to 12 years, we had about 80 indigenous

students and now we have over 800. That’s really a hallmark of the University of Victoria.”

No. 2: Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities, CARSA

UVic’s new $59-million home of the UVic Vikes, sports and recreation programs, is also the headquarters for CanAssist, a university organization that develops customized technologies and programs for people living with disabilities. After a year of tumult, Saanich council OK’d the design for the centre. Site preparation is to start this year, with completion of the first phase planned for spring 2015.

“One of the things that you learn in a job like this is it’s all about communication,” Turpin said. “It doesn’t matter how good a job you think you’re doing, you can always do better and I think the outcome of the CARSA initiative was very positive. We ended up developing a new consultation mechanism that I think will serve us well

into the future.”No. 3: The Opportunity Agenda for B.C.This October, Turpin joined forces with

his counterparts leading post-secondary institutions across the province, to ask the B.C. Legislature’s standing committee on finance for system-wide commitment toward improving post-secondary education. “We know that we are not educating as many people as we should

at the post-secondary level,” Turpin said. “We don’t want to see any student in this province not have access because of financial constraints.”

Turpin, a father of two university students, regularly meets with the UVic Student Society directors and has been impressed with the commitment and enthusiasm from the student leaders.

“One of the things that I see from myself and my colleagues is when their kids end up going to university, they get a very different appreciation for the institution and it allows you to see it through some other eyes,” he said. “It makes all of us feel all the more committed to making this the best institution that we can.”

Linda Hughes, chief executive officer for the United Way of Greater Victoria, got to know Turpin through his time as chair of the fundraising campaign cabinet. Hughes commended Turpin on his leadership, vision for community and understanding of the relationship between post-secondary institutions and their communities.

“He’s a good communicator, he’s open and he sees the value that the university is not just a thing unto itself,” She said. “It is a part of the community and it goes both ways. The people who work and teach at the university live in this community, so they’re a part of this community.”

Turpin, 43 at the time of his appointment to UVic in November 1999, was hailed as one of the top plant physiologists and biochemists in the world. His list of honours includes the Steacie Fellowship, election to the Royal Society of Canada, membership in the Order of Canada and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

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David Turpin, president and vice chancellor of the University of Victoria, will step down from his post with the institution on July 1, 2013.

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Emotional, intimate and dark, Speaking in Tongues explores infidelity, going where good peo-ple don’t, and where others are tempted.

Themes of adultery abound in the award-winning play by Austra-lian Andrew Bovell.

Despite playing to strong reviews in London and New York over the past decade, the emo-tional thriller only made its Cana-dian debut in 2012 when Toronto-based Company Theatre brought it to life.

The same gang from Company Theatre is now in Victoria prepar-ing it for a Belfry Theatre run from Jan. 22 to Feb. 24.

“Bovell has a great track record, Speaking has had a good run so it was surprising that it hadn’t been done in Canada yet,” direc-tor Philip Riccio said.

Four actors – Richard Clarkin, Jonathan Goad, Helene Joy and

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“When we were consider-ing Speaking in 2011, I sent it to (Shamata) because I thought it would be great with his season.”

Riccio’s awareness grew when Bovell’s When The Rain Stops Fall-ing was well received in Niagara on the Lake last summer.

Company’s director and cast have little to connection to Victo-ria, aside from some relatives of actor Gemini-award winner Helene Joy, who is actually Australian.

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One thing the Company does have in common with the Belfry is the stage.

In Toronto they’re based out of the Berkeley Street Theatre, an intimate venue not unlike the Bel-fry. It’s an old brick warehouse-type of building, refurbished with 244-seat and 176-seat stages, near the city’s art-heavy Distillery Dis-trict.

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families and students in the Sooke School District for the past 34 years. Through my work as a teacher and administrator I have had a wonderful career working with the students and their families in our district. As I retire from this work I take with me the most delightful memories of individuals and groups with whom I have had the pleasure to share time and learning.

The one thing I know for certain is that we are always learning and growing. I know that I will continue to learn and extend my own horizons. I wish all of you, the past and future SD62 students successful futures as you move forward in your own lives. You have the power to do something remarkable.

Thank you for the wonderful memories.– Daphne Churchill

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It is not always feasible for learners to take time away from work, families or other studies to gain the education they desire. That is why the Distributed Learning model works so well for so many people and why it is now one of the fastest-growing forms of education in the province of British Columbia. At WestShore we are able to offer you a full range of courses through the DL model.

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Creative ChoicesArt 11 & 12

Art class will give you the opportunity to explore the principles and elements of art through drawing, painting and print making.

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Social Justice 12

This is a self-paced course for those who are passionate about today’s world and want to explore the “issues of the day” while earning high school graduation credits.

Introductory to Spanish 10, 11 or Italian 11

Take an introduction language course in Spanish or Italian and learn the basics from greetings and language structures to expressions and cultural understanding.

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The Future is at WestShoreThis program of choice utilizes the newest blend of technology and education available. The students are afforded many hands-on experiences with new and emerging technologies while working to complete their grade curriculum. Students in this grade 9, 10 and 11 program stay as a cohort so that they are able to build strong relationships with each other and create a vibrant learning community. The energetic staff works hard to ensure an excellent blend of the academic, social and emotional growth for each student.

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All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.

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Continuing EducationThe program combines traditional in-class training with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility, or on-line organization. The Program consists of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.

Digital Medical Transcription

Discuss the importance of patient record confidentiality, the legal relationships between physicians and patients. Using computers and medical transcription equipment, you will learn how to transcribe medical reports, dictating practices, as well as efficient use of medical references and professional ethics are emphasized and practiced throughout.

Medical Transcription Practicum:

Once the classroom instruction is completed, and learners have fulfilled the required practicum prerequisites, you will work with

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Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites for acceptance into the program:

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Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s

This course introduces you to basic medical terms you may encounter in a medical office or clinic. This course is offered as a prerequisite for Medical Office Assistant Procedures but does not fulfill entry outcomes into VIHA and most college programs.

Adult students who have completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course within the past 3 years, with 75% or better are not required to take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course.

Medical Office Assistant Procedures

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Learn computerized medical billing and scheduling using OSLER Medical Systems. A comprehensive medical billing program with varied and up-to-date modules that will assist the MOA in the medical office. Keyboarding speed and accuracy is a portion of this medical program and vital to an MOA.

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Medical Transcription The focus of the Medical Transcription Program is the use of digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports, emphasizing a functional and comprehensive review of English usage and Medical Terminology. Learners will practice editing and proofreading techniques while building word processing skills and increasing their typing speed. Semester 2 February 4 - June 27, 2013

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Medical TerminologyThis very intensive course will help you develop a solid knowledge of medical terms. Develop a basic understanding of body systems, anatomy, and medical disorders. This course is a fundamental prerequisite for many positions in the medical field. Expect

extensive homework. This course is recognized by

Camosun College for entry into certain

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Subjects AM PM Afterschool Evening

Mathematics

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 W/F

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tu/Th M/W

Pre-Calculus 11 M/Th M/W

Foundations of Math 11 Tu/Th

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Tu/Th Tu/Th

Pre-Calculus 12 Tu/Th

Social Studies & Sciences

Science 10 W/F

Social Studies 10 Tu/Th

Social Studies 11 M/Tu/Th

Biology 12 M/W Tu/Th

Chemistry 11 M/W

Sustainable Resources 12 W/F

Science & Technology 11 M/Tu/Th

English

English 10 Tu/Th

English 12 Tu/W Tu/Th Tu/Th

Communications 12 Tu/Th M/W

Electives

Art 11 or 12 F

First Nations Art 11/12 W/F W

Carpentry 11/12 W W

Accounting 11 M/W

Information Technology 10 Tu/Th

Data Management 12 (DM12) F W

Business Information Management 12 F

Entrepreneurship 12 W

Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sundays (1-8 pm) Spencer

Drama, Film, Television 12 W

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Continuing Education On-lineEd2Go – www.ed2go.com/cec Select from over 400 on-line learning courses and start any month of the year. Courses usually begin the third Wednesday of each month. Twelve powerful, well-written lessons, supplemented with instructor-led discussion communities, interactive assignments, quizzes and more. Certificate of completion will be mailed on notification of successful completion. (75% or better) • Technology• Management & Leadership• Start Your Own Business• Sales & Marketing• Digital Photography• Graphic / Web Design• Language & Arts

Courses begin:Jan 16 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 15Jun 19 July 17 Aug 21 Sept 18 Oct 16

Keyboarding and Word 2010 Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, use various typing programs and MS Word to improve your typing skills and increase your speed and accuracy. Learn the main features, text enhancements and proofing tools of Word 2010 to produce professional business letters and documents. Timed typing exercises will be conducted each class.

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Bookkeeping BasicsLearn the fundamentals of the manual double entry bookkeeping system. Learn how to maintain a set of books and understand the principles involved.

Instructor: Dermott Crofton

Classes are Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 pm Feb 6 - Mar 27

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Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply Accounting Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects. The last 5 classes are on Simply Accounting.

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Classes are Thursdays & Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pmFeb 7 - Mar 28

Fee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting

Traffic Control Person This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Fee: $240

Location: WestShore Annex

Classes are Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Jan 19 & 20 Feb 16 & 17 Mar 9 & 10 Mar 23 & 24 Apr 6 & 7 Apr 20 & 21 May 11 & 12 May 25 & 26 Jun 15 & 16

Air Brakes Certification Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements

Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.

Fee: $200


Classes are Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Jan 19 & 20 Feb 16 & 17 Mar 16 & 17Apr 20 & 21 May 25 & 26 Jun 15 & 16

Forklift Training This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Fee: $200


Classes are Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Jan 19 Feb 23 Mar 23 Apr 27 May 11 Jun 22

Community GardenWestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project. Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.


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Indigenous Studio Arts Mondays 5:30–9:30pm Feb 4 – May 13 (ART 106-001)

By introducing you to Indigenous approaches to art, you will discover the transformative power of creativity through traditional Indigenous art forms. Masks, drums, button blankets and storytelling are all traditional forms for Indigenous cultures; find out how these are still relevant today.

Academic Writing Strategies Tuesdays 6–9pm Feb 5 – May 14 (ENGL 151-021)

This versatile course transfers into every BC university and college as an equivalent to first year university English. It is a required course within many of Camosun’s diploma programs, such as Business Admin., Criminal Justice, Environmental Technology, Nursing, Sport Management, and more.

Introduction to Politics Wednesdays 6–9pm Feb 6 – May 15 (PSC 105-002)

This course examines some basic concepts in political science. Using examples from various countries, it introduces students to the nature of politics, government, the state, constitutions, international politics, political economy, human rights, and the process of democracy. It also examines different perspectives for understanding and evaluating the political world.

Child Development Thursdays 6–9pm Feb 7 – May 16 (PSYC 150-004)

This psychology course will help you discover how children grow and develop physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically from infancy to middle childhood. There will be an emphasis on a child’s needs at any given age and stage, with a discussion on how these needs can best be met.

Philosophy of Sex and Love Thursdays 6–9pm Feb 7 – May 16 (PHIL 104-001)

This course introduces students to philosophy through an exploration of love and sex, by examining the history of concepts and ideals of love; evaluating ethics around issues such as abortion, adultery, pedophilia, and birth control; exploring biological versus environmental causes of sexual orientation; and investigating the value of monogamy.

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The Victoria Film Festival is offering an exclusive screening of The Imposter (2012), a Victoria premiere.

Gear up for this year’s festival with this edge-of-your-seat thriller and pick up the 2013 Festival Program Guide while you're at it.

The Imposter will be shown Jan. 10-13 at the Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. Screenings will be held nightly at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Imposter is a gripping real-life thriller from director Bart Layton that took the 2012 film festival circuit by storm. The story begins with the mysterious disap-pearance of 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay from San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, his family receives the stagger-ing news that Nicholas has been found in Spain with a story of kidnap and torture. Overjoyed, they welcome the boy back into their home, but things aren’t what they seem.

Layton mixes re-enactments, interviews and suspenseful story-telling in a beautifully-woven film that allows the audience to play detective. With unending twists and turns, this story is far from black and white. This half-documentary, half true-crime drama will leave you breathless.

The Vic Theatre is operated by the Victoria Film Festival. All pro-ceeds from these screenings go to support the Victoria Film Festival’s continued programming. For more information, call 250-389-0444, or visit thevic.ca.

Tickets to The Imposter are $10 and are available online at boxof-fice.victoriafilmfestival.com or at the door (cash only).

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Originally from Wales, Gillian Redwood is a life-long, professional artist who recently moved to Victoria.

Creating colourful, semi-abstract artwork is her full-time calling at Xchanges Gallery and Studios in downtown Victoria.

“My sight is not particularly good, however the information I receive from looking at a person, say, sitting beside the water, is huge,” says Redwood. “I can feel a lot of the movement and sense where the energy of a person flows. These are the elements that I paint in this series, and this is where I develop the ideas for my paintings.”

Redwood obtained her art and design degree at Cardiff College of Art in Wales, and the West of England College of Art, U.K. More recently she studied life drawing and painting at the St. Ives School of Painting, U.K.

“I feel that people often disregard the sensory information that we receive, and attempt to reproduce what the lens of a camera sees. I like to imagine where our seeing eyes could take us, if

we would let them,” she says.

Redwood invites the public to enjoy her new work, a lively group of paintings entitled The Gathering.

She describes it as her exploration of how both men and women gather their talents, energies and spirit to move through their lives.

The artwork is on

display at Discovery Coffee, 1964 Oak Bay Ave. until Feb. 14.

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In the know The Gathering, an

exhibition of paintings by Gillian Redwood will be at Discovery Coffee, 1964 Oak Bay Ave., until Feb. 14.

The opening event is tonight (Jan. 4) from 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

In the know Prizes and nominations

include:Winner: Miami International Film Festival Grand Jury documentary prizeNominated: Sundance Grand Jury world documentary prizeWinner: Hot Docs Filmmakers’ AwardNominated: British Independent Film Awards - Best Film, Best Director, Best Debut Director, Best Technical Achievement - Editing, Best Achievement in Production, Best DocumentaryShortlisted: Academy Award for Best Documentary

Putting energy to canvas

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Artist Gillian Redwood in her studio.

New Imperial social and dance

Dance in the beau-tiful Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess, 1575 Lyall St. in Esquimalt.

The next dance, on Friday, Jan. 11, will be their first event in 2013, the Pulp Mills. plays from 8 to 11:30 p.m.

Tickets at the door are $14 for non-mem-bers, $10 for mem-bers. Includes tea/cof-fee and a snack.

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Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society pres-ents a free open house, Jan. 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 550 Obed Ave. Learn to dance, have fun and enjoy a lively evening of danc-ing. No partner or experience necessary. Dress casually and wear soft-soled shoes.

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Chargers win all three holiday tournament games


The Camosun Chargers’ Decem-ber break is too long for Brett West-cott’s basketball calendar.

To break the month up, the Char-gers women’s coach runs Camo-sun’s annual holiday tournament for the express reason of keeping his players sharp.

So when the Vancouver Island Mariners backed out of the Chargers’ third and final match of the holiday tournament, which was set for Sunday (Dec. 30), Westcott didn’t hesitate to organize a new oppo-nent.

“We wanted to play, it didn’t matter to us who,” Westcott said on Sun-day. The Chargers did play, and won a lopsided game over a mixed team of alumni and local night-leaguers, who wore the Chargers blue practice pinnies.

Overall the tournament proved successful for the Chargers, who went 3-0.

After winning just three of the first eight league games this fall, includ-ing a one-point win over the Langara Falcons (3-5), the Chargers clicked into gear for the holidays. They beat the visiting Falcons by 18 on Satur-day and Hamilton’s Mohawk Moun-taineers by 23 on Friday.

The wins prove a consensus the-ory in the bleachers that this team is starting to come together.

“Coming out of exams we didn’t have any games for a month, so it’s

important to play. I thought at times (during the tournament) we played well, at other times it looked like we hadn’t played before,” Westcott said. “I’m disappointed in the first half of the season, but judging by how Mohawk did against the other teams, I guess we played better than we thought.”

To watch the Chargers is to see a team that wins by committee, with a fairly even share of talent across the team.

Third-year Elyse Matthews (Stel-ly’s secondary) leads the Chargers in points scored with an average of 12 per game. It’s fifth in the PacWest but is far off the dominant 19.6 ppg pace of league-leader Amonda Fran-cis (Douglas Royals).

But with Chargers’ guard Ella Goldschmid (Mount Douglas sec-ondary) right behind Matthews with 11 ppg (eighth in the PacWest), the picture begins to unfold.

Goldschmid is also ninth in the PacWest in assists, and is part

of the Chargers’ rebuilt attack after the departure of Aija Sal-vador, who was central to the team’s offence.

“It’d be nice if (Saturday’s) win over Langara was a league game, but even though it doesn’t count (in the standings), it gives us much more confidence going ahead,” Gold-schmid said.

The sophomore is part of a Victo-ria-heavy roster, rich with first and second year players. The team is so young, Goldschmid is undecided about coming back for another year of university transfer courses. The Chargers know they’re better than their 3-5 record suggests, she added, and are ready to punch their way

into the playoffs now that the sec-ond stage of the season is here.

“It’s tempting to think how good we can be next year, even this year,” Goldschmid said.

“The top seven (of eight) teams are all competitive, as long as we get into the playoffs, anybody can win,” Westcott said.

Tonight’s (Jan. 4) game between the Mariners and Chargers, in Nanaimo, was cited as the main rea-

son for VIU’s cancellation on Sun-day.

Friday (Jan. 11) and Saturday (Jan. 12) the Chargers host the Langara Falcons and Douglas Royals, women play at 6 p.m. and men at 8 p.m.

The Chargers men finished the first half with wins over Kwantlen and the CBC Bearcats, the team’s first two wins of the season.

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SPORTSNEWS IN BRIEF

Kevin Light Photography

Jessica Villadiego of the Kwantlen Eagles and Ella Goldschmid of the Camosun Chargers reach for a loose ball during PacWest play at PISE earlier this season.

Chargers sweep turkey-burner

Holidays on ice

Juan de Fuca Grizzlies B2 peewee captain

Lachlan Sleivert, middle, stands between

Langley Eagles’ Justin Ralph (left) and

Riley Geiger at the Langley Minor Hockey

Association peewee rep hockey tournament

on Dec. 28. The B2 team was in tough in

Langley, going winless in five. Meanwhile the

peewee C1 Grizzlies won gold at the

Victoria Minor Hockey Association Christmas

tournament. Gary Ahuja/Black Press


Former teammates Travis Oickle and Max Mois will once again suit up on the same team when the two South Division all-stars attend the 2013 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Classic in Parksville on Jan. 13.

Mois was traded last month from the Westshore Wolves to the Saanich Braves, and will rep-resent the latter in the All-Star Classic. Oickle, who holds the distinction of having played for the now-defunct former West-shore Stingers, will represent the expansion Wolves.

The South Division rosters were recently announced for both the All-Star game and Pros-pects games.

Leading the list on the South’s All-Star team is the first-place

Victoria Cougars with six play-ers: forwards Brody Coulter, Sam Rice and Mark Walton, defencemen Graham Zagrodney and Jacob Stolz, and goalie Evan Roch. Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt will lead the bench.

The Saanich Braves are sec-ond with five players, forwards Mois, Ty Jones and Josh Gray, defenceman Garett Kemmler and goalie Tanner McGaw.

Joining Oickle from the Wolves is forward Josh Bloomenthal and defenceman Chris McDon-ald. Peninsula Panthers players going are forwards Cole Golka and Josh Adkins, and defence-man Cody Breitenstein. For-mer Panthers star Kyle Peter-son leads the trio of Kerry Park Islanders with F Alex Milligan and D Colton Burt.

Full rosters at [email protected]

VIJHL name All-Star squads

Women short, men split in Cali

The UVic Vikes men’s basketball team closed out their California tour with a 96-88 loss to the No. 19-ranked NAIA team, Concordia University-Irvine Eagles on Sun-day (Dec. 30). Terrell Evans led the Vikes with 18 points. The men won their first game, 55-52 over the Biola Eagles of La Mirada.

Third-year Vike Jes-sica Renfrew led the Vikes women’s team with 31 points in the second of their two-game exhibition series in California. The Vikes fell with a 72-62 loss to Vanguard University, a strong No. 3-ranked NAIA team. The Vikes women lost to Biola 63-43 in their other game.

Royals, Grizz home for two

The sixth-place Victoria Royals hope to continue their upward trend host-ing the fifth-place Tri City Americans tonight and tomorrow, 7 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

The Victoria Griz-zlies host the Nanaimo Clippers tonight at 7:15 p.m. and the Powell River Kings Sunday at 1 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

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Restored Mustang Christmas gift represents family bond and an immigrant success story

The short version of the story is that Vancouver-area homebuilder Ben Taddei had his father’s original 1968 Mustang fastback restored from top to bottom to give back to him in better-than-new condition for Christmas. But the car represents so much to the family that the story can only be understood in full context.

Benito (Benny) Taddei and Antonina Ferrari grew up fi ve blocks apart in a little village near Aquila, Italy and started dating when she was just 14 years old. He was from a family of six boys and his father said there wasn’t enough property for all his sons to inherit. Benny followed his older brother to Vancouver in 1957 and started a new life at the age of 21. Two years later, Antonina arrived in Vancouver and they married.

Benny was an expert tile and marble installer and worked hard. He had a fl air for style and eventually opened his own hair styling salon. He called it House of Ferrari to honour his wife’s maiden name and the styling of his favorite Italian sports car.

By the fall of 1967, Benny Taddei had

a thriving salon with 18 stylists and a hobby farm in Richmond. In October, he spotted a new red 1968 Mustang that had just arrived in the showroom of Musgrove Ford at Main Street and Kingsway in Vancouver. “I loved the beautiful fastback styling and the red reminded me of the Ferrari sports cars from Italy,” he recalls of the moment.

Benny paid the asking price of $5,102, believing he would miss the opportunity if he went away to think about it. His son Ben was just two months old when the Mustang came home. Antonina

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“This was my dad’s fi rst new car,” Ben Taddei says. “Prior to that, he drove around in a used 1952 Buick with a rusted-out fl oor.” He says his parents worked hard and saved to buy their fi rst home and, when they paid it off, they bought the car. “The

Benny Taddei with son Ben receiving the freshly restored 1968 Mustang fastback he bought new in Vancouver

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Mustang represents their youth and energy and my dad’s passion for sporty cars, good design and beautiful things.”

Before the years of mandatory seat belts, Ben always rode up front with his mother. His dad would let him shift the transmission and have his hand on the steering wheel. “I felt so grown up and cool while I could hardly see over the dashboard,” he says.

He recalls traveling in the car after late-night departures from visits with aunts, uncles and cousins. “I would crawl into the back area behind the fold down rear seat and look up at the stars through the rear window. I thought the moon was following me home.”

When Ben reached the age of eight in the mid 1970s, his father began teaching him how to drive the car on the deserted farm roads in Richmond. By the time he was 10, he was going solo in the Mustang driver’s seat with his dad as co-pilot.

His ‘job’ every Saturday was to back the Mustang out of the carport and wash it. “I used to turn on the radio and diligently clean the car inside and out.”

About two months after he

got his driver’s license, he was showing off to friends in the car and drove into a curb at full speed. Only the wheel and suspension were damaged but Ben felt terrible. “I thought I had destroyed my dad’s car.”

One year ago, father and son drove the car to a restoration shop in Coquitlam and committed the Mustang to a full rotisserie restoration. Ben decided to update the car with modern power steering, power disc brakes, a high-performance engine coupled to a fi ve-speed manual transmission, Shelby exhaust and American Racing wheels. The Mustang gleams with its new candy apple red paint.

The Mustang got a green bow for Christmas. “Everything I have today I owe to my parents. They gave me love, a good home and an education,” Ben says of his wish to give them back their Mustang in brand new condition.

“I had the car restored a bit selfi shly – a little the way I wanted. But options were added that were available at the time that my father couldn’t afford. I’m fortunate to be in a fi nancial position to do this and I want my dad to have some fun with the car,” he says.

Ben is looking forward to once again being in the car with his family. “My dad and I will

‘68 Mustang drive the Mustang together and he’ll use it whenever he wants to – probably more than I will because he is long retired.”

Ben hopes to eventually pass the Mustang on to his daughter who is now six. “Who knows: maybe she will fall in love with the car like I did. As I did when I was a toddler, she has spent time in the front seat of ‘Nonna’s

car’ honking the horn. The difference this time was that the car was parked in the garage. Seatbelt laws, you know.”

Alyn Edwards is a classic car enthusiast and partner in Peak Communicators, a Vancouver-based public relations company. [email protected]

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*Models shown are the 2013 Forester 2.5X 5MT (DJ1 XO) / 2013 Outback 2.5i Convenience 6MT (DD1 CP) with MSRP of $28,015 / $30,515 including freight & PDI ($1,595), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. †$2,000 cash incentive is for cash customers only and is available on all new 2013 Forester models. Cannot be combined with Subaru Canada supported lease/finance rates or Holiday Bonus. **0.5% / 0.9% finance and lease rates available on all new 2013 Forester / 2013 Outback models for a 24-month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. ***$500 Holiday Bonus offer applies only to lease and finance agreements for all new 2013 Forester / 2013 Outback models. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. **/***/†Offers valid until January 3, 2013. See your local Subaru dealer or www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete details.

$28,015*Well equippedplus AWD from

THE NEW 2013

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$30,515*Well equipped, plus AWD from2.5i CONVENIENCE2013 OUTBACK

0.9%**

LEASE/FINANCE24 mos., as low as

HOLIDAY BONUS

AND

$500***

ORCASH INCENTIVE

$2,000†

0.5%**

LEASE/FINANCE24 mos., as low as

HOLIDAY BONUS

AND$500***western.subarudealer.ca

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THE NEW 2013 AWD FORESTER

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Limited time cash incentives.

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Limited time cash incentives.Limited time cash incentives.

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OFFER

Valid THIS location only. *Must present coupon. Expires January 20/13. Cannot be combined with other offers.

$700OFF ALL OIL CHANGES

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Specials in Effect until Tuesday, January 8th, 2013

A whole, fresh pork leg is a budget-friendly choice for a variety of tasty meals. It can be cut into roasts, cutlets, stew or stirfry cuts or even used to prepare your own sausage.

FreshWholePork LegCanadian Grain FedBone In$2.20/kg

Wild Sockeye Salmon FilletsPreviously Frozen$9.07/lb

$2On Sale

Per

100g

Adams

Peanut ButterAssorted500g

Catelli

Pasta Healthy Harvest, Bistro, Smart or NoodlesSelected300–375g

Weight Watchers

Smart Ones EntréesSelected124–311g

$3On Sale

Each$2

On Sale

Each$2

On Sale

Each

On Sale

5for$3

Rio RedGrapefruit

Grown in TexasLarge

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BeansSelected540ml

$1On Sale

Each

On Sale

$1 Per

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