Vol. 27 Issue 11 November 2019

A NON–PROFITMetchosin COMMUNITY PUBLICATION Muse

Candidates, and Brian Domney, moderator, at the second debate at Metchosin Community Hall Photo by Barb Sawatsky Provisional Federal Election Results candidates received fewer than with the exception of its leader, issues. On other issues, such Number Percentage of 700 votes among them. Maxime Bernier, who finished as pharma care, housing and Candidate Name/Party of Votes total votes Any attempt to interpret second in his riding, losing the indigenous people’s issues, the Randall Garrison, NDP 23,516 34.1% what this means for Metchosin seat he had. The PPC seems NDP may have some influence David Merner, Green 18,135 26.3% requires a look at the broader bound for oblivion. Only the with the Liberals. But, given Randall Pewarchuk, Conservative 13,054 18.9% picture of an election which Bloc Quebecois could feel the financial state of the NDP Jamie Hammond, Liberal 12,342 17.9% became more and more sour satisfied with the outcome, (they appear to almost qualify Jeremy Gustafson, People’s Party 1,292 1.9% as it went along. The Liberals, becoming the third largest for assistance to the homeless), Josh Steffler, Libertarian 284 0.4% who had won a smashing ma- party in parliament with 32 the leverage of being able to Tyson Strandlund, Communist 107 0.2% jority victory in 2015, crashed seats. But, as their impressive ‘bring down the government’ Louis Lesosky, Independent 98 0.1% to 157 seats, 13 seats short of leader, Yves-Francois Blanchet if its demands are not met may Fidelia Godron, Independent 95 0.1% a majority. The Conservatives clearly stated, their mandate is be a threat they simply cannot Philip Ney, Independent 81 0.1% increased their seat count to not to make federalism work afford to make. 121 and received more votes but to represent the interests of So, the outcome for Me- than any other party, but were Quebec. tchosin might just be a slightly Johnny Carline 442 fewer than he had in 2015. a powerhouse on the Prairies The result would seem improved route to the process The margin of victory in 2019 and parts of BC and nowhere to be a very fragile minority of securing federal largesse in Early speculation suggested is 5,381, 142 more than in 2015. else. The NDP was crushed in government with no very clear the form of grants for projects, that David Merner, now run- Third place Randall Pewar- Quebec and finished with 24 mandate. The NDP, includ- and not much else. I would not ning under a Green Party ban- chuk may have shown some seats, scarcely more than half ing our MP Randall Garrison, count on it and it would likely ner rather than for the Liberal inexperience at all-candidates the number of seats won under would appear to hold ‘the be crumbs anyway, but it may Party as he had in 2015, might meetings but campaigned the previous leader (who was balance of power’, with its be worth paying attention to give incumbent NDP MP, hard to increase the Conserva- replaced for that performance). number of seats, when added while the opportunity is there. Randall Garrison, a run for his tive vote by over 1100 votes. The Greens, whose centrepiece to the Liberal seats, being The newly elected govern- money in the 2019 election in In contrast, Jamie Hammond policy on climate change ap- sufficient for a majority. But ment has all the hallmarks the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke hitched his wagon to the peared to have finally captured that influence may be limited. of a house built on sand and riding. But in the end the record of Prime Minister Justin the people’s attention, lost First, on two matters central while few of the parties will be results were eerily close to the Trudeau and the Liberal vote momentum in the campaign to the NDP platform, electoral in a hurry to spend whatever 2015 results. Garrison received declined by over 6,200 votes. and gained only one seat more reform and stopping the Trans- funds they still have in their 23,516 votes this year, just The People’s Party of Canada’s than the two they started Mountain pipeline, it is likely coffers on yet another election, 300 fewer than in 2015, while candidate, Jeremy Gustafson, the campaign with. The new that the Liberals and Conser- it is hard to see this lasting for Merner received 18,135 votes, finished well back with 1,291 People’s Party of Canada was vatives will combine to negate more than a couple of years. votes while the remaining 5 not competitive in any riding, any NDP aspirations on those All 2019 Candidates in Metchosin Allen Jones independent candidates did not attend. Several of the parties promised to more of a challenge connecting with the Principal Désirée McGraw welcomed protect the BC coastline, phase out audience, given the positions of their Federal Election Day was October the guests and took the role of modera- coal-fired power, create 300,000 jobs in respective parties on climate, but made 21 and the election process showed tor for the evening. The large audience a ‘clean’ economy, and take ‘real action’ some effective points; while Commu- of local residents and students was on climate change. As an alternative, democracy is strong in Metchosin. nist candidate Tyson Strandlund once attentive and responded respectfully to the Conservatives appealed to voters’ There were three chances to hear the again delighted audiences with his candidates for the riding of Esquimalt- all the candidates present. economic interests with their slogan intellect, passion and wit and had some Saanich-Sooke riding; all very well The second meeting was held at ‘More. For You. Now.’ The People’s sighing: “if only he ran for a different attended. Metchosin Community Hall on Sep- Party were in total denial of human- This riding was created in 2015 and tember 24. This event was organised by caused climate change (which pro- party.” includes Metchosin, Esquimalt, Sooke, the Metchosin Community Association voked some derisive comments) and The moderator of the second debate, Colwood, View Royal, part of Saanich, and the same six candidates attended. were planning to withdraw from the Brian Domney, summed it up well The session was moderated by Brian Paris accord and to stop subsidising and the First Nation Reserves of Esqui- by saying: “It would be nice to elect a Domney (editor emeritus of the Muse). green technology. malt, New Songhees 1A, and Beecher piece of all of these candidates.” A full house of local residents listened Climate change appeared to be the Bay No. 1. keenly to the candidates respond to dominant concern of many residents in No overall majority in Parliament The candidates were Randall Garri- their written questions which were attendance, with some of the strongest has been obtained by any party and son (NDP), Jeremy Gustafson (People’s challenging and covered a wide range positive responses going to Green can- one or more of the smaller parties will Party), Jamie Hammond (Liberal), of topics. didate, David Merner, formerly a Lib- hold the balance of power. Will this be a David Merner (Green), Randall Pewar- The last all-candidates meeting was eral, but now focussing his candidacy good thing or not? Will it be a signal for chuk (Conservative), Josh Steffler (Lib- also held at the Community Hall, on on the Green Climate Action Plan. The electoral reform, which has been prom- ertarian), Tyson Strandlund (Commu- October 3 and was organised by the 100 experience and knowledge of incum- ised and then abandoned in the past, to nist), and three independents: Fidelia Debates on the Environment. This time, bent NDP candidate, Randall Garrison, be finally acted upon? Which promises Godron, Leslie Lesosky and Philip Ney. the Libertarian and independent candi- served him well, while Liberal candi- made will be promises kept? The first all candidates meeting dates attended but neither the Conser- date Jamie Hammond relied heavily on was held at Pearson College UWC on vative candidate nor the Peoples’ Party the record, particularly on climate, of Whatever the outcome, the debates September 18 in the McConnell Theatre candidate did. The moderator was his party and its leader Justin Trudeau. and electoral process in Metchosin on campus where six of the ten candi- Jackie Larkin and the areas of discus- Randall Pewarchuk (Conservative) and seemed pretty healthy and no-one men- dates attended – the Libertarian and sion were primarily environmental. Jeremy Gustafson (People’s Party) had tioned Br***t or Donald T***p once! The Metchosin Muse has a new email address! [email protected] 2 Metchosin Muse • November 2019 Metchosin Muse Letters to the Editor

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, Day Ceremony, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. November 11 We are the Dead. Short days ago Johnny Carline de Fuca Scouts and Guides, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, and others in this march, which Loved and were loved, and now we lie November 11, 10:45 am begins at 10:45 am. In Flanders fields. Cenotaph at St. Mary the The Remembrance Day Virgin Heritage Church Ceremony itself begins at 10:55 4354 Metchosin Road am outside the Church and Take up our quarrel with the foe: refreshments will be served To you from failing hands we throw at the Fire Hall following the The torch; be yours to hold it high. The one time in the year when ceremony. we gather to remember and Happy Valley Road will If ye break faith with us who die honour those who fought and be closed to traffic at Rocky We shall not sleep, though poppies grow suffered for their country, for Point Road and Metchosin In Flanders fields. us, is fast approaching. The Road will be closed from Pears 2019 Remembrance Day cer- Road to Happy Valley Road Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. emonies will once again begin for up to 30 minutes during November 30, 1872 – January 28, 1918 with a march from the Metcho- the ceremony. Only local traffic sin Fire Hall to the St. Mary will have access and may be the Virgin Heritage Church. delayed. The Glen Forest Way/ Residents are welcome to join Pears Road detour should be the dignitaries, the 14th Juan used during this time. Winter Wanderings OPEN STUDIO Saturday, December 7, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Be Bear and More Art. More Soap. More Local Gifts! Cougar Smart! Local Artists. Fine art. Incredible Soaps. Hand-made one-of-a-kind gifts, cards, and surprises. Refreshments. Free Gift Wrapping. All welcome! 4731 Lisandra Road. T. 250-884-2199 For information about staying safe studio h canada Soapistry little avalon’s visual art & multimedia around wildlife,

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COUNCIL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Conversations with the Fire Chief Johnny Carline pouring water on it and there are decisions to be made as to JC: In our last conversation just where we do that. But we we talked a lot about structure are also trying to remove the fires, which I suppose is what fuel from locations where we Metchosin Seeks Volunteer Trails Coordinator springs first to mind when think the fire is trying to spread people think of what firefight- to. Ideally, we will create big Metchosin Council is seeking a new volunteer Trails Coordinator (see article elsewhere in ers do. However, you said that enough gaps that sparks can- this Muse). To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a brief resume of experience in most of your calls are for other not leap across. confidence to Metchosin Council by mail or to:[email protected] things. JC: That sounds like a lot of For more information, please see www.metchosin.ca. Chief: That is correct. In fire work. departments serving either urban Chief: You bet. On a hot Peninsula Agricultural Commission or rural areas, call outs for struc- summer day, in protective gear, ture fires are now fewer than the trying to remove trees and Metchosin is a member of the Peninsula Agricultural Commission. If you are a Metchosin call outs for other reasons. shrubs in a hurry will be a real farmer and are interested in representing Metchosin on the Commission, please contact the JC: Why is that? physical test. Municipal Hall, 250-474-3167, by email to [email protected]. or check the website, Chief: Society has become JC: Which is more danger- www.metchosin.ca. Applications must be in by November 22, 2019. a lot smarter and has paid ous, a structure fire or a brush more attention to preventing fire? Winter Roads structure fires in the first place. Chief: They are different. A The requirement for sprinkler burning structure can become Please remember that ice control and snow plough service is provided on a priority route systems has made a big differ- unstable, so there is a risk if basis with Happy Valley, Metchosin, William Head, Rocky Point and Kangaroo Roads being ence. A good sprinkler system you have to enter a burning top priority. Next are school bus and BC Transit routes, followed by all other roads. can knock down a fire before building. That is why we have it takes hold and, while it can observers and strict training Help Us and Be Prepared cause a lot of water damage, to minimize those risks. With where a serious potential fire brush and forest fires, the risk • Equip your vehicles with good winter tires and carry chains. All-season tires lose their pli- is involved, you are still way is more the unpredictability of ability and traction at or below 7º Celsius. ahead of the game if you have where the fire is going. They • Avoid parking vehicles on the road or paved shoulders at all times during the winter. a good, operating sprinkler can travel with truly amazing Clear snow from your driveway to allow for parking. Roads with vehicles parked on them system. Also, the building code speed. Sometimes you have to may not be plowed. attempts to have structures shift with the wind and fast. built in ways that minimize the It can take you by surprise. • Clear snow to the left side of your driveway (facing in) where it meets the road to mini- risks from fire. Again, my first priority is fire- mize the amount of snow pushed back into your driveway when the plows pass. JC: So, if the number of struc- fighter safety, so we train and • If you have an urgent medical appointment or are a medical professional needing to get to ture fires has gone down what deploy with that in mind all work, call the Emergency Program Coordinator, the Metchosin Fire Hall, 250-478-1307; or else do fire departments do? the time. after hours, Langford dispatch, 250-478-9555 and ask for the Metchosin duty officer to be Chief: It varies according to JC: Is climate change a con- paged. whether you are in a rural or cern for you? urban area. We are in a rural Chief: It is, as it should be for Is Your Civic Address Visible? area and so brush fires and, to everybody. I won’t say it keeps a lesser extent, forest fires are a me awake at night, as it might if Help emergency services find your home in the dark months of winter by making your civic big concern for us. I were in the interior where it is address sign visible from the roadway. The best signs have large reflective numbers. Be sure JC: So, let’s talk about those. a lot drier. But an out of control that trees, brush, snow and other obstructions are cleared away. I assume they present different brush and forest fire is probably problems than structure fires. our biggest potential nightmare, Council Meetings Chief: Yes. Structure fires so as the summers get hotter, are usually contained within a the anxiety increases. Please see meeting dates and times for the upcoming month. Meetings are held in the Coun- relatively small area. They are JC: So, we need to stay alert? cil Chambers unless otherwise stated. Meetings are subject to change, for updated informa- normally reasonably accessible, Chief: Absolutely! I think tion please call the District office at 250-474-3167 or check www.metchosin.ca. even in a rural area, and you most Metchosin residents are can surround a structure fire aware of this and fortunately Council Meeting...... November 4, 7:00 pm and usually minimize the risk we do get calls about the sight and smell of smoke. I encour- Finance & Environment Committee...... November 4, 7:00 pm of it spreading to other areas fairly quickly. Once you have age people to make those calls Healthy Community Advisory Select Committee ...... November 5, 7:00 pm removed anyone in danger, the and not wait until you can Parks & Trails Advisory Select Committee ...... November 15, 7:00 pm main focus is on putting the actually see a fire. fire out. In the case of a brush JC: Okay, I suspect that Council Meeting...... November 18, 7:00 pm fire, the main concern is it get- structure fires and brush fires Finance & Environment Committee...... November 18, 7:00 pm ting out of control. It may be still don’t add up to everything Planning Committee...... November 18, 7:00 pm less accessible and it may be you do, or even most of it. too big to surround easily. So, Chief: That’s right. Parks Committee ...... November 18, 7:00 pm once a brush or forest fire takes JC: So, we’ll talk about some Public Works Committee...... November 18, 7:00 pm hold, the priority is to con- of the other things our Fire Environment Advisory Select Committee...... November 22, 7:00 pm tain it. Where we can, we are Department does next time. Heritage Advisory Select Committee...... November 23, 4:00 pm

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Derek Wulff sauce and dried apples to ev- and explaining the mystery of eryone, proving the saying: “if bee ranching, Peter Michaux With the weather gods looking you dry it or boil it - they will explaining tree pruning, and out for us the Annual Apple come!” Gary and Sybil Kangas teach- Bee festival presented the best No Apple-Bee Festival ing us about yesteryear in of what the Fall in Metchosin would be complete without Metchosin. has to offer. With Will We packed all that into and Jericho O’Connell a few hours, and served manning the apple cider up apple pie and soup in Rick Petillion – Certified Mechanic, 20 yrs exp. press, helped by Tess the house. Thanks to our and Rowan Kew, gallons soup and pie masters! of fresh apple juice was This festival is a pressed and slurped back. wonderful event and In the Fall we are allowed gets us out to celebrate to slurp in Metchosin. the joy of living in our Ann Aylard, Isabel Tip- rural community. The ton and their team helped Metchosin Pomological identify apples and Society (Derek Wulff, Dan demonstrated the ways in O’Connell and Jennifer which apples are distinc- Burgis) would like to WESTCOAST TIRE and WHEEL Ltd. Ann Aylard’s identification magic amazes the thank all who helped set since 1980 tive from one another – Nitrogen onlookers. Photo by Derek Wulff super interesting. up and take down tents, Force Variance As always, the table provided hay bales (thanks Balancing HOURS: with the huge variety of local siege engines from Roman, Buchanans) and all those other Mon.-Fri: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm apples, complete with names, Medieval and Renaissance behind the scenes helpers who Sat: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm was a great hit and we got periods hurling apples across helped put on a great festival. 250-889-6161 to taste everything from the the lawn-– you won’t see that We’ll see you in the spring or Hauxifel Spitter to the Karmaje at the UBC apple festival! for our grafting seminar! And 250-642-4044 de Sonneville. While we were The great activities included: don’t forget to buy local honey deciding which species we gooey caramel apples with from the many bee keepers want to graft next spring, the Joan Rosenberg and Emily here in Metchosin. We have guides helped the visitors Peacock, the cool bee display a local bee ranchers group make 70 apple pies. Not to be (with my trained bees!), Karen centered at Bilston farm, con- 4730 SOOKE RD. • VICTORIA • 15 mins from Colwood Corners and Werner Grundlingh show- tact Melanie there. Metchosin outdone, Austin Wulff and www.westcoasttires.com Haley Chura served up apple ing how honey is extracted honey is the best in the world!

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Harold Pepepalkin – getting it done! Photo by Barb Sawatsky Trail Finished! Johnny Carline Volunteer trail-maker extra-ordinaire, Harold Perepalkin, pictured here, got to work and The first trail identified in the Village Square finished the job. Shannon Carman, Chair of the consultation process has now been finished. The Healthy Communities Advisory Committee, final piece of the puzzle fell into place when took the lead on pushing this project through Complete Bobcat, Trucking & Mini Excavating Services Ron Aubrey generously donated the lumber and is to be congratulated on bringing about required to complete the last piece of the trail. another usable asset for the community through 4604 Morland Road, Metchosin, B.C. V9C 3X4 volunteer efforts and donations. Locally owned & operated since 1984 Free Estimates 250-478-2980 • Custom low maintenance landscapes • Boulder walls and rockeries • Selective land clearing • Rockhound District Seeks Parks • Concrete/rock breaker • Stump & brush removal • Driveways/R.V. parking • Culverts • Drains • Top soil, bark mulch, sand and gravel and Trails Coordinator CONTRACT OR HOURLY RATES Mark Atherton involved. Members of PTASC provide guidance with their many years of combined experience. Do you have the right stuff to be the Parks and The core volunteers, William Head inmates, Trails Coordinator? It’s the question I asked Metchosin Invasive Species Cooperative, the myself when I took on the volunteer position in Metchosin Equestrian Society and the Scouts/ 2004. Norm Gidney and Brent Donaldson asked Venturers all get involved from time to time to themselves the same question when they took help. There are also anonymous volunteers who on the role in 2011 and 2014 respectively. By the see problems such as a plugged culvert or small time Bonnie Ferris, our current coordinator, took logs across a trail and take care of it without be- on the role in 2017 the answer was, “If they had ing asked or acknowledged. it, then so do I!” For bigger tasks Harold Perepalkin of Sunrise Bonnie’s two-year appointment is coming to Machinery is relied upon to show the versatility an end and she is choosing not to renew it for of his mini excavator to get into tight spots with another term. She has relished her tenure but minimal disturbance. The Public Works crew is ready to move on to new challenges. Is this also help out occasionally. Phone cards • Movie rentals • a problem for our community or an opportu- So, do you have the right stuff to be the next Galloping Goose sausage • Locally made meat nity for someone else to show their ‘stuff?’ The Parks and Trails Coordinator? Of course you answer is both. do, but you’ll likely approach it differently and fruit pies • Bakery items • Fresh produce and Like all the coordinators before her, Bonnie from your predecessors by bringing your own cut flowers • Hardware and Grocery • has accomplished a lot in her two-year term. unique skills to the task. That’s the strength of Trails have been built, culverts replaced, trails volunteering. • Prepared sandwiches • Fresh brewed coffee • ditched, blowdowns removed, invasive plants Satisfaction comes from your accomplish- You need it, we have it! uprooted, parks improved, signs refreshed and ments and community appreciation. Plus, it’s a memorial benches installed. That’s quite a lot great way to get to know the amazing park and Open for a volunteer position but she did it by coor- trail system in Metchosin and meet like-minded dinating other volunteers and a $10,000 annual individuals. Monday to Friday – 6:30 am to 9:00 pm budget from Council. The next meeting of the Parks and Trails Now it’s time for someone else to use their Advisory Select Committee is at 7:00 pm, No- Saturday – 8:00 am to 9:00 pm leadership to carry on the work done by their vember 19 in the Council chambers. This would Sunday – 8:00 am to 9:00 pm predecessors. be a great time to meet committee members, ask The Parks and Trails Coordinator is a mem- questions and get a sense of how PTASC oper- VISA, Mastercard, Interac ber of the Parks and Trails Advisory Select Com- ates and what we do. Should you like what you mittee (PTASC) reporting to Council through see and hear the next step would be to make a the Chair of Council’s Parks Committee. Other formal offer of your services to: Phone & Fax: 250-478-2405 than Council wanting a budget detailing an [email protected]. annual program there is not much bureaucracy November 2019 • Metchosin Muse 7

The Association for the Protection of Rural Metchosin (APRM) sponsored a booth at the Metchosin Day festivities. The booth displayed several large posters conveying messages related to Land Use and By-Law enforcement in Metchosin. APRM expresses sincere apologies to the owner of A Metchosin Community Association fundraiser Metchosin Farm and any community members who were distressed by the profiling of the Wootton Road property Enjoy a locally created Christmas dessert. as an example of ALR land use irregularities. A Google Fill your kitchen with Earth image was copied for the poster along with a copy the delicious smell of baked mince pies! of the legal form of the ALR by-law regarding farmland use. A series of observations regarding buildings and Impress your Dinner Guests dwellings on-site were made with reference only to the or give as a Holiday Hostess Gift. un-dated Google Earth photo and anecdotal information. The APRM Executive sincerely regret that the owner Pop several pies into your freezer (or oven – if you can’t wait!) of the said property was not approached with regard The pastry is created by the generous folks at Royal Bay Bakery in to the usage of buildings on the property, nor was an Colwood. The light and spicy mince is enhanced using tart, local Metchosin apples. explanation put forward with regard to the general intent of the APRM display. Pies are sold frozen and unbaked. Baking instructions included. The APRM booth was staffed by a number of volunteers 8” pies @ $12 each who may have added personal comments/observations Only a limited number of pies are made each year. for which we can only apologize without knowing what may have been misrepresented. The APRM Executive Place your order with MCH at 250-478-5155 therefore assures its members and the public that a full Pick up pies at the House: degree of due diligence will be implemented in all its Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, future presentations. We sincerely regret any stress and November 12 to December 4 and/or anxiety potentially endured by the farm owner or and any impact to reputations, including that of the Thursday, December 5, 5–7:00 pm APRM. The poster will no longer be publicly display and From the Metchosin Community House at 4430 Happy Valley Road if requested APRM will work with the owner to better understand the active farm use of the site. Please forward this gift giving idea on to family and friends. Gift locally, it helps our community. Published by the APRM Executive.

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Metchosin Day was so much fun this year and the weather was so kind that we thought we would include a few more memories that we either did not have or could not fit into the last edition of the Muse. Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of the Year are two of the most prestigious awards in this community. We have now obtained the presentation speeches for this year’s awards to Bert Harrison and Chris Van de Water and happily share them with our readers. The pet show is always a delight and the four award winners were pictured in the October edition of the Muse. However, we thought that Tom the Turkey deserved an encore appearance along with pictures of a baker, an excavator and a Anbar Brown gets a snuggle from her prize-winning Tom the turkey. heady alligator. Photo by Barb Sawatsky The photo contest again prompted some high-quality entrants. The winners were: Best in Show and the Best Adult Award – ‘Wookit’ by Charlotte Willing; People’s Choice Award and the Best Junior Award – ‘Manning Marmot’ by Charlotte Willing; and the Best Youth Award – ‘Agnes Dei’ by Hamish Burnett Browne. The Metchosin Community Association (MCA) is of course a great supporter of Metchosin Metchosin youth baker Brooke Price displays her prize- winning theme cake Photo by Barb Sawatsky Day and once again ran its tea room (with beautiful music) and its corn booth. As in previ- MCA in both these events, including shucking an ous years, the Girl Guides were amazing 950 cobs of corn in just 17 minutes. Badges much in evidence helping the all round, we say!

“It’s a long way down!” Fortunately, this little boy is in the safe hands of excavator driver, Jamie Josephson. Photo by Barb Sawatsky

Best in Show and Best Adult Photograph Award: Wookit by Charlotte Willing Photo by John Holleman

“See you later alligator; in a while crocodile” – you can wear what you like on Metchosin Day! Photo by Barb Sawatsky

Best Junior and Peoples’ Choice Awards: Manning Marmot by Charlotte Willing Best Youth Award: Agnes Dei by Hamish Burnett Browne Photo by John Holleman Photo by John Holleman November 2019 • Metchosin Muse 9

Volunteer of the Year Chris Van de Water receiving his Volunteer of the Year award Bert Harrison holds and reflects on the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award he had from Councillor Sharie Epp Photo by Barb Sawatsky just received from Mayor Ranns and former Councillor Larry Tremblay Photo by Suzanne Bowen Metchosin Volunteer of the Metchosin’s Citizen of the Year: Chris Van de Water Year Award – Bert Harrison, Councillor Sharie Epp the site manager - a volunteer position, of course - was the man who knows It takes all kinds of people to make up more about the workings and not- Metchosin’s wonderful volunteer com- workings of the building than anyone. the Curator of the Pioneer Museum Chris, who runs his own construction munity, and today the person we’re Mayor John Ranns recognizing as this year’s Volunteer of company when he’s not working for barn on the municipal grounds, they the Year is one of a very special kind. free, turned down jobs to be there for had completed some work on the He’s not a big talker, he’s pretty laid Metchosin. The citizen of the year award rec- building, but it was still in need of back, just quietly goes about the busi- But that’s just the most recent his- ognizes many years of outstanding more renovating to convert it into what ness of getting things done. Unless of tory. Over the years, Chris has been service to our community and Bert exists today. course he’s maybe not happy about the one of those, “Who ya gonna call?” Harrison is 2019’s worthy recipient. Renovations included creating a speed things are happening, especially fellas, whether it’s helping neighbours Bert has been a long-time resident suitable area for two stage coaches, one when it comes to ‘local government.’ with leaking roofs, anonymously drop- of Metchosin. He worked with Larry of which transported people between Then he gets a bit fired up, which only ping off a load of firewood or a Christ- Tremblay for many years as a volun- Victoria and Metchosin for many goes to show just how passionate he is mas hamper, encouraging his kids to teer renovating both the Pioneer and years. It also entailed making a proper about this awesome place we live in. be community-minded, working at the Old School Museums. In 2008, Bert museum for the larger collection of Some 50 years ago, about the time Community House, or driving his trac- assumed the position of Curator of the artifacts that were stored in the barn. Elvis was singing Jail House Rock and tor around local hay fields at about the Pioneer Museum. He became a direc- Bert took on the task with skill and Blue Suede Shoes, a boy attended Me- same speed he used to drive his stock tor on the Metchosin Museum Society energy, supervising groups of clean- tchosin School. Now, just a few years car around the racetrack at Western Board where he took on the position of ers, renovators and Old Barn Book later, that grown-up boy can still be Speedway. Treasurer. volunteers. He oversaw the project and seen walking the halls of that school. And for fun, well, there’s still rock Bert’s interest in Metchosin goes worked consistently to transform the These days, however, he’s usually car- ’n’ roll. Playing his accordion, gui- back to his grandparents who lived barn into its present day showcase of rying a hammer, saw, or whatever he tar, or pounding out some Jerry Lee here for over 30 years. His grandfather Metchosin history. The renovations are needs to make the latest fix and keep Lewis style piano - guess who was worked at the Quarantine Station at expected to be complete when the Pio- the old building standing. responsible for the piano set up at the William Head and his aunt, Kay Cor- neer Museum re-opens in May of 2020. As a member of the Metchosin Arts bus shelter? - our volunteer has often bett (daughter of Lee Field) was a large It is for this intense dedication and and Cultural Centre Association, Chris been heard playing for the Rough contributor of museum artifacts from the recruitment and supervision of so has worked for years on the heritage Voice Singers and at various other fun the Field Farm. many volunteers, as well as the time part of the school. Most recently, he’s spots where he always gets the joint At the time that Johnny and Daisy Bert has spent on renovations, that spent hours and hours building those jumping. Bligh and others negotiated with makes Bert a most worthy recipient great new stairs. Even when we were They always say rock ’n’ roll is here Council to assume control of the old of the Metchosin’s Citizen of the Year about to get one of this summer’s to stay, well, we’re so, so glad Chris Award. downpours, he was out there hammer- van de Water stays here, because he ing on the stairs, when the roof on his really rocks. barn at home was half finished. I’m thrilled to present Chris van When council needed someone to de Water with Metchosin’s award for oversee more than just the old part of Volunteer of the Year! the school, the obvious person to be The Muse Rough Voice: Traveller New Season Our own Jennifer Burgis brings some glasnost – Muse style – to Barb Sawatsky session on November 12, the day fol- St. Petersburg, Russia. lowing Remembrance Day ceremonies, Photo by Bob Burgis Rough Voice tuned up on October is a tribute to veterans with music of 8 with 61 enthusiastic participants the war years. We’ll then wind down filling the Metchosin Community the very successful 2019 year with two House which was followed two weeks sing-along evenings: November 26 and later with a Halloween sing-along. December 10, the Christmas sing-along Costumes, black & orange and treats and social. Questions? 250-478-0553. galore: what a hoot! The following 10 Metchosin Muse • November 2019

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Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking since 2006 Mondays Cookies Critter Care Year ‘Round Bottle Drive SERVICES: TRAINED IN: For Animal Rescue! Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program: 9:00 am–3:30 pm. Contact Mo- Scheduled Pet Sitting • Pet First Aid 100% of the proceeds go to local -Dogs, Cats, Small Critters, • Dog Safe (www.dogsafe.ca) rescues. Just call for a pickup! bile program coordinator Ken Hillicke at 250-213-2440. Small Livestock • Dog Aggression. Overnight Pet Sitting • Administering Meds Pearson College Students Outreach: 3–4:30 pm. Helping seniors and youth in our com- -In Your Home • Working with pets with Drop In Pet Sitting behavioural issues. munity. Invite Pearson College students to visit or help with a project. Particularly aimed -30 mins onwards at Metchosin seniors; call 250-474-0634 and leave a message so we can determine if you are Dog Walking • Insured and Bondable -On-leash, at the beach, at the • Vet Recommended eligible. park, • References Available it’s all good fun! Knitting Café: On the first and third Mondays monthly, 7:00–9:00 pm, knitters of all skill Errands & Appointments Pets -Appointments or run pet-related Love levels, including beginners, are welcome to this informal and friendly get-together. For Cookies! errands information call Laura, 250-478-1197, email [email protected]. Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking In Metchosin & West Shore [email protected] Tuesdays facebook #CookiesCritterCare 250-415-9335 www.cookiescrittercare.com Drop In Painters Art Group: This friendly and supportive group of artists and hobbyists meets Tuesday mornings 9:30 am–noon at the MCH. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact Arlene at 250-391-7905. Knitting Café: On the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly, the Knitting Café has after- noon sessions from 1–3:00 pm. See the Monday listing for contact information. Singalong – Metchosin Rough Voice Singers: The Rough Voice Singers meet at the Com- munity House on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month from 7–9:00 pm. All are welcome to join us at this fun, drop-in sing-along group where a good singing voice is not a requirement. $2/person. Contact Barb Sawatsky (250-478-0553).

Wednesdays

Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program: 9:00 am–3:30 pm (see Monday for details).

Thursdays

Creative Rug Hooking: First and third Thursdays, 10:30 am–1:30 pm, led by Sheila Stewart, certified instructor of Traditional Rug Hooking. Beginners are welcome, but should contact Sheila (email [email protected], or call 250-595-6406) to discuss needed supplies. Experienced rug hookers are invited to bring their own projects. Bring a bag lunch; tea and coffee available. No fees but donation jar available to cover refreshment costs.

Fridays

Parent and Tot Program: 9:30–11:30 am. The Parent and Tot Drop-In Program invites Five Star rated moms, dads, caregivers and their young children to join us Friday mornings for our com- munity program. Children will enjoy our new toys, books and craft opportunities. Parents By Appointment will enjoy our relaxed, supportive environment, parent resource library and opportunities 598 Parry RD to connect with other parents and kids. We look forward to seeing you and your little ones. 250 508 1777 Heather P&T follows the School District 62 calendar. www.thegratefulpooch.ca Pearson Student Activities: 2:30 pm–5:00 pm. For more information call 250-474-0634. Facebook Ukulele Gathering: 5–6:30pm, 3rd Friday of each month. Open to community members of all ages and levels of talent. Bring: a ukulele, capo, tuner, music stand, and a few songs you are willing to share/lead/teach others with appropriate song sheets for others, if not from songbook below. Suggested songbook: Jumpin’ Jim’s Daily Ukulele (as a base resource to work from) if you have it. Film Night: Friday, November 29 at 7:00 pm. Please see page 14 in this issue for more LATORIA information. PHARMACY Ask about our foot care Events nurse. 115–611 Brookside Road Coffee House: November 2, 6:30 pm. The evening starts with an open mic followed by by the Red Barn Market a featured musical guest, Terry Boyle. Admission $7 ($5 for seniors) at the door. Refresh- Phone 250-590-7012 ments by donation. Friday is ➭ Guest Speaker: November 21, 7:00 pm. Todd Windle, Parks Canada Wolves. Wolves, extirpated from Vancouver Island in the 1960s, are beginning to re-establish themselves. Todd, speaking from the heart, asks if coexistence is possible. From Ellesmere Island, Cape Breton, Ghana to Vancouver Island, wolves are his passion. Made-In-Metchosin Mince Pies: Enjoy a locally created Christmas dessert. The pastry is created by the generous folks at the Royal Bay Bakery in Colwood. The light and spicy mince is enhanced using tart, local Metchosin apples. Pies are sold frozen and unbaked 8” pies @ $12 each. Only a limited number of pies are made each year. Place your order with MCH at 250-478-5155. Pick up pies at the House: Monday–Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm, November 12–December 4 or Thursday, December 5, 5–7:00 pm at the Metchosin Commu- nity House at 4430 Happy Valley Road. Baking instructions included. This is a Metchosin Community Association fund raiser. Art On The Walls: November. Doug Gilbert in collaboration with the Metchosin School Museum Society has compiled and organized a show of 18 historic photographs of Me- tchosin dating back to the early 1900’s. Viewing times are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. The Art on the Walls program offers the House as a wonderful venue for artists to show and display their works. For more information, please call the MCH at 250-478-5155 www.metchosincommunityhouse.com November 2019 • Metchosin Muse 11

The Kayakers, left to right, Owen Enright, Alex Morrow, Arden Schiller, Andrew Green, Gordon Kerslake. all stopped at Weir’s Beach for a photo opportunity and to meet up with family. Photo by Robert Enright Alaska To Victoria By Kayak in 69 Days Barb Sawatsky pals’ friends since childhood and high Beach which is very close to his family and set up camp. We rotated roles school, completed what might be a home. He has no doubt that spend- regularly and fished and foraged. Meals Saturday, January 16, 7:00 pm kayaker’s dream come true this past ing so much time on this local beach were phenomenal and we ate like kings Metchosin Community House summer when they paddled 2,000 km instilled in him a love of water and of because Alex is a chef.” 4430 Happy Valley Road from Alaska to Victoria, completing the the outdoors and planted the seed to They took turns being “Morning trip in only 69 days. commit to a long distance kayak trip. Man,” getting up 10 minutes earlier Kayaking, whether for adventure, Owen Enright has lived in Metchosin Six years ago, he and close friend, than the others to boil water for oat- camping or a daily paddle, has be- all his life. As a child he said that he was Alex Morrow, “He’s an unofficial meal and coffee on the Biolite Stove. come a popular sport. But one young given a lot of freedom to explore and Metchosinite because he spent so much Then, in spite of whatever weather Metchosin man and his ‘four best that he naturally gravitated to Weir’s time at our house.” mulled over the was waiting, they packed up camp and possibility of kayaking down the coast headed into the swell. On the journey of B.C. Their other three friends were south, they made a ‘nostalgia trip’ to eager to join them once they caught Nootka Island. They finished the trip I’m looking for a place where wind of the adventure and as a trial on August 23 at the Canoe Club in run, the four men kayaked Nootka Victoria, first stopping at Weir’s Beach Island last year. where they were met by family. I can get a small-scale dairy going They approached Mountain Equip- “I’m processing the experience more ment Co-op (MEC), Patagonia, Smith now than when we first returned. During the last 20 years, I have started and been involved with 4 Optics and Kooshoo who all agreed to What I took away from this trip is how cowshares, that term meaning: a farm on which cows are jointly owned, sponsor them. Then closer to their date of unique our Island is and how I want from which we take home our own property, i.e. the milk. Members take departure they shipped, via Canada Post, to protect it. There is no place like this; the initiative to produce our own food because we want a quality of milk four boxes of supplies each holding two it is so bio-diverse, especially at our significantly different than what’s available in retail stores. So we under- weeks’ worth of food, to Prince Rupert, southern tip. Further from logging, the wrote buying cows, paying an Agister (farmer) to look after them and Shearwater, Port Hardy and Tofino. On ocean seemed healthier to me and with packaging our property for us to pick up at the farm. A cowshare does not June 14, they boarded the ferry in Bell- bigger fish. It’s also made me realize sell milk to the public. It is in the nature of a limited partnership, although ingham, WA bound for Wrangell, Alaska that we shouldn’t be limited by our not formally registered. where they hired a jet boat to take them, fears because this trip was a dream their kayaks and gear up the Stikine River come true. It doesn’t matter if you have One of the cowshares I organized was Home on the Range in Chilliwack. then gravity surfed them down to the sea the best gear, just get out more. We all In May 2007 we started with one Jersey cow in the back yard on 2 acres. By and they began to paddle. make our own choices.” the time we shut down 6 years later our dairy was providing REAL MILK “You hear of a lot of people paddling Owen presently works at Wild Fire to 500 households in the lower mainland. We proved the concept: there the Inside Passage but we wanted to see Bakery while taking his teaching degree certainly is demand for fresh, whole pure, truly organic, raw milk produced the entire rugged West Coast of Vancou- and when finished school, he would by grass-fed cows. And it can be done safely. No one ever got sick from ver Island. We saw wolves, pods of or- like to find a job in outdoor education. drinking milk from our dairy. Photos of that enterprise can be seen on my cas and humpbacks, grizzlies and black I have no doubt that he will excel as a REAL MILK website bears. Mostly we had great weather and mentor and will be an excellent teacher. only had to take three weather days His enthusiasm, his curiosity and his www.freewebs.com/bovinity/apps/photos/album?albumid=5398037 because the wind and big swells made effervescent, positive outlook on life The Campaign for REAL MILK has proven that when raw milk dairying is it unsafe. The first few days the group will serve him well. done properly, risk of illness from drinking it is minimal. For extensive info. paddled 50+km a day but that wasn’t Is there another trip on the horizon? on that subject see the website www.realmilk.com sustainable or fun so we decreased to “I’m kind of thinking of a bike trip in 30–40K. It was physically and mentally Kurdistan,” he responds with a big At this moment, distribution of raw milk for human consumption is illegal challenging. We were on the water for smile. in British Columbia pursuant to a regulation of the Public Health Act but about nine hours a day then we’d stop that’s about to change because it was implemented in 2009 with no consul- tation with those affected. Metchosin is some of the best dairying country in the world. I am posi- tioning myself here so that when raw milk is decriminalized I’ll be ready to supply fluid milk to people who want it. Once the milk is flowing, an A Metchosin artisanal creamery making butter and cheese follows naturally. To start with, I require a property of 2 acres or more of pasture. Ideally, the property has a barn and /or outbuildings on it already. But that’s not cru- Moment cial. I have tools for building shelters and fencing. Please contact me and let’s meet to discuss possibilities. Rocky Point Bird Observatory volunteer Gordon Watson Mark Byrne with a Barred Owl that he Suite 4 5177 William Head Road banded. Metchosin, British Columbia Photo by Robyn Byrne V9C 4H5 Telephone 250 391 1103 Email watson.gordons @ gmail.com ADVERTISEMENT 12 Metchosin Muse • November 2019

14TH JUAN DE FUCA (METCHOSIN) SCOUTS CANADA

We couldn’t do Metchosin Day without the hard-working members of the Royal Antediluvian Order Of Buffaloes (Happy Valley Lodge, Langford). These great guys spent the day cooking up a storm, and were still smiling by the end of it. Thank you! Photo by Joan Kew Scouting: Metchosin Day, Apple Day complete! Joan Kew

As I write this, our fearless Scout troop is camp- ing at Camp Barnard, enjoying (I hope) the very wet weather. We would like to thank everyone who came to the Scouts food tent at Metchosin Day or supported our Apple Day event in early Octo- ber. Any money raised during Apple Day goes towards improving the Scouting program by providing more outdoor adventures for youth, camping equipment, training and many other endeavours. Scout popcorn and cheese fund- raisers are happening now. If you don’t know a local youth in Scouting, contact us at the email address below to make sure you get your goodies! To find out more about Scouts in Metcho- sin as a participant or as a leader, please email [email protected].

Thanks for supporting Apple Day 2019. Photo by Jason St-Jean

Working for our community

Mitzi Dean MLA, Esquimalt-Metchosin 250-952-5885 #104 - 1497 Admirals Road [email protected] MitziDean.ca A new group of Beavers was invested this past weekend at Camp Barnard in Sooke. Photo by Jacob Gallant

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See UsedVictoriaHAPPY feature NEW ad for YEAR! updates and specials. Metchosin has a couple of options for weight training facilities. Stock photo OpenOpen Tues.–Sat., by appointment 8:30 am–5:00 only until pm. February Closed Sun.–Mon. 6, 2018 Joan Rosenberg emotional health. Studies benefit greatly from the heart and Kathleen Sutherland have shown that people who rate training and low impact exercise regularly sleep better; activity that an indoor cycling Well, we have certainly had a they sleep more deeply and class provides but different chance to experience some cold for longer periods at a time. fitness levels can and are easily and some wet weather. This is Strength training exercises can accommodated. the time of year when keeping reduce depression as well as Indoor cycling reduces the up with physical exercise can boost self-confidence, and self- risk of falling off a road bike use a boost in motivation that esteem; improving your sense for anyone with balance or seems to come so easily in the of well-being. vertigo issues and also reduces spring and summer months! We have two community the stress of being on roads for This is often easier when we centres in the Westshore with the less experienced. For those move inside to get our exercise. weight rooms; the Juan de with arthritis, back pain, or A reminder, however, if it’s Fuca Recreation Centre in other orthopedic issues, indoor been a while since you’ve exer- Colwood and the YMCA in cycling also offers a high-in- cised or have health issues or Langford. If it is your first time tensity workout with low to no concerns, to talk to your health in the weight room both facili- impact on joints, tendons, and care provider before starting ties ask that you sign up for an ligaments. And for everyone, any exercise routine. (See Janu- introduction, a regular class or these classes mean you don’t ary Muse issue page 16) hire a personal trainer. Maybe need to keep and maintain According to the Harvard you want to consider giving the equipment in your home. T.H. Chan School of Public or getting a session with a (There are better ways to deal Health, 15 minutes a day of personal trainer as a Christmas with laundry than the classic high intensity or hour a day gift and start off the New Year hanging it on an at home piece of lower intensity (walking or sweating? of exercise equipment!) putting away laundry) saw a greater than 25% decrease in AEROBIC the risk of getting depression. Don’t be fooled by images of indoor cycling classes, also We BALANCE known as spin classes, show- Single-Leg Dead Lift - Bal- ing only young people pedal- ance on your left foot, engage ing furiously and sweating the abs and bend forward at profusely. An indoor cycling the hips while reaching toward class is designed for every- Locals♥ the ground with your right one. Not only can seniors Talk to the Muse ! hand. Have a chair near by for enjoy these classes as they can safety if your balance is weak. Hold on to a 5 to 10-pound weight and raise your right leg behind you for counterbalance. Tighten the buttocks as you return to the starting position. Keep your knee relaxed and Quality High Speed your back flat throughout the movement. Switch legs. Colour Copies Blueprints • Typesetting STRENGTH Rubber Stamps You may be wondering if you should go to the weight Laminating room or not. I admit that I ben- Business Cards efit greatly from group exer- cise. My motivation is lacking 250-478-0422 Public Fax Service when it comes to following a regular workout regime at Compassionate, professional, home. I admire those who do courteous care. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 8:00 am–5:30 pm it and so I go to the recreation Your pets… our family centre three times a week. It is SATURDAY: not as healthy for the environ- 10:00 am–5:00 pm ment as working out at home but I try to combine it with errands. I justify it because exercise helps to prevent me 250-478-5533 from taking all sorts of medica- 2811 Jacklin Rd. tions such as blood pressure (near Goldstream) pills, sleeping pills and an- tidepressants which are also not environmentally neutral. Caring for pets in the Westshore Strength training, when done since 1981. We are proud to be with regular aerobic exercise, members of this growing can also have a major effect community. on a person’s mental and

14 Metchosin Muse • November 2019 Film Night at the MCA

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Weekly Programs at the Se- Save these upcoming dates and join us for a free meal with friends! Request a drive to niors’ Resource Centre and from these events or RSVP by calling Mondays 2–4:00 pm: Inter-Gen connects se- 250-478-5150. niors and students* Wednesdays 1–3:00 pm: Tea Time/Coffee Monday, November 18, 5:30–7:00 pm Gordon Chat – All welcome! United Church in Langford, with a group of Thursdays 2–4:00 pm: Geeks and Geezers wonderful volunteers, host a delicious, home- Learning Lab* cooked meal at their monthly Community Saturdays 12–4:00 pm (throughout October: Supper. Illustrated using digital technology, for a new generation of listeners and learners, The Leg- Thursday, November 28, 12–1:00 pm Monthly acy Project 2019 Storytellers will be featured Potluck Lunch will be held at the Metchosin each Saturday afternoon during October. Lo- Community House - Bring a dish to share cal seniors will share their original works and with a dozen or so fine folks. will be available to answer questions from the audience. All ages are welcome. Free weekly Request a drive to and from these meals or RSVP Ascending Afghan Women Rising. ` Photo by Laura Hudock contests, prizes and refreshments! by calling 250-478-5150. *Please call to schedule an appointment Ascending Gala Opening Event and Ribbon One Lucky Raffle Winner to Enjoy Cutting at the New SRC a Gourmet Dinner for Eight

The first day of October marked the grand This annual fundraiser for the Metchosin Afghanistan: opening of the new Seniors’ Resource Centre Seniors’ Association will end on Wednesday, (SRC) on International Day of the Older Person, November 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm., when we draw as declared worldwide, by the United Nations the winning ticket! Join us at SRC for a tea-time General Assembly. celebration of our 2019 winner of this amazing Women Rising In Metchosin, this day was also a fitting cel- meal prepared by local home-chefs and served ebration of our local seniors and students who at your home. took part in The Legacy Storytelling Project and (50 minutes) an opportunity to extend special thanks to the many volunteers and contractors who helped Family Caregivers of BC to Host Ric Perron Kwon Do Club to sign up to us complete the first stage of renovations at the Training for Caregiver Support Role make Afghani women proud Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre. The next Friday, November 29, 7:00 pm and supportive. phase of improvements will include upgrades to The SRC wants to increase our capacity to reach Metchosin Community House The film spotlights a couple the kitchen that will be shared by tenants in the family caregivers of elderly residents, to be able 4430 Happy Valley Road of disturbing brutal atrocities art centre space. to offer local support. Volunteers who might be against women; public beat- interested in taking on a support role for care- ings and execution for crimes SRC’s Coordinator Invited to Attend givers can participate in a one-day free training With strong Faith in Allah and against the Qur’an. event on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 courage to succeed, thirteen Mostly, the documentary Provincial Summit on Aging am to 5:00 pm, in Colwood, hosted by Family young Afghani women attempt shows the self-doubt, the Caregivers of British Columbia (FCGBC). to climb Afghanistan’s tallest mental and physical struggles The second biennial Provincial Summit on Lacie White, Engagement Lead explains, mountain, Noshaq. A woman they suffer in their climb to the Aging will take place over two days in early ”We are committed to extending the depth and has never attempted it, and peak, for their doubting fami- November and will bring together Community- breadth of resources that are available to care- it’s not something a woman lies, for the country, for Allah, Based Seniors Services (CBSS) organizations, givers, in need of support, as they care for oth- should do, according to local and for themselves. older adults, family and friend caregivers, ers.” Caregivers or those interested can call the customs. Positively, and against the academia and government representatives to FCGBC Support Line Toll-Free 1-877-520-3267 When two climbers from the odds, the women achieve an discuss and collaborate on current issues and from 8:30 am–4:00 pm Monday through Friday. USA and their film crew search unthinkable goal of climbing innovations in health. out volunteers, they convince the tallest peak. As a member of the collective healthy ag- thirteen reluctant but energetic The metaphor will not es- ing sector, SRC’s coordinator, Dawn Boshcoff Seniors’ Resource Centre at women from the Kabul Tae cape you. was awarded a bursary to attend the Provincial Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre Summit, as a delegate and local representative, to engage in dialogue, share knowledge and We’ve moved and are now located on the main make decisions to help ensure our rural com- floor at 4495 Happy Valley Road. Our new space munity has the capacity to address the growing has a fully accessible entrance ramp and wheel- challenges of our aging population, now and friendly washrooms. Please use the entrance into the future. way in the centre courtyard, double-ramp auto- matic doors. Free Flu Shots at the Firehall Join the Metchosin Seniors’ In cooperation with IDA Latoria Pharmacy and the Metchosin Fire Department, we are pleased Association - MSA to offer flu shots on the following two days: Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, Novem- A lifetime membership entitles you to all of ber 6 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Metcho- the programs, support and services offered at sin Firehall. No appointment necessary. SRC for only $20 per person. Please drop-by Please bring your MSP/BC Services Card. to fill-out a membership form or to complete a Seniors needing a ride can call SRC to arrange volunteer application. Please Note: All SRC vol- transportation or get more information from unteers complete Vulnerable Sector Screening with IDA Latoria Pharmacy at 250-590-7012. the RCMP.

Councillor Sharie Epp cuts the ribbon at the Gala Opening Event of the new Seniors’ Resource Centre in Metchosin. SRC Coordinator Dawn Boshcoff (left) with Family Caregivers of British Columbia Support Group Photo by Dawn Boschcoff Facilitators from Westshore. Photo by Lycia Rodriguez November 2019 • Metchosin Muse 15 Historic Buildings of Metchosin Metchosin Community Hall 4401 William Head Road

New Stairs at the front of the Old School. Photo by Allen Jones Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre – October Update Allen Jones The Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre Association In the last few months build- (MACCA) office is open from ing work has been carried out 10:30 am to 1:00 pm every internally and externally to Wednesday and shows and exhi- complete the conversion and bitions will be announced in The refurbishment of the Centre. Muse, on MACCA’s website: However, we understand that www.metchosinartcentre.ca Metchosin Community Hall Photo by Allen Jones the works require an injection and also on Facebook. of further funds to complete necessary repairs to the roof. Allen Jones monies donated by the local cubs, bible studies, craft fairs, The Seniors’ Resource community and is one of the and more. Centre is now settled into new Located on William Head Road few remaining deeded halls in The building has three avail- rooms and co-ordinator Dawn at the junction with Happy Val- British Columbia. The current able rental rooms and provides Boshcoff has recently presented ley Road, the Metchosin Com- trustees are Steve Gray and Jim tables and chairs as well as the the very successful work on the munity Hall is built on land Russell. use of a kitchen. It accommo- Legacy Project. A new kitchen- donated by William Fisher, Over the years, the hall has dates up to 180 people. ette and a bathroom upgrade husband of Elizabeth who was been used for dances, badmin- The construction is timber are also in the works. the first school teacher in Me- ton, bingo, weddings, wakes, frame with external board- There is currently consid- tchosin. The original Hall was and private parties. In October, ing and a shingle roof. It has eration to giving the centre built by the pioneer families: it was the venue for the federal wood-framed windows and the new name of ‘The Hive’ as the Helgesens, Weirs, Wittys, election meetings and the place a balcony to the front. An this relates to the ‘busy bees’ Fishers, and others in 1889. to cast the electoral vote. It was interesting feature is found in that use these premises. This The current Hall is a rebuild also used as a Halloween fund- the roof space that provides follows a request for possible that was completed in Decem- raiser for Metchosin Pre-school residency for a colony of bats. names made in a recent issue of Muse the Muse. Legacy Project display in the ber 1939 and opened with a and the . Current uses are The Hall can be booked by Centre. Photo by Allen Jones festive dance. It was built with Jazzercise, yoga, scouts and phoning 250-478-6424.

RCMP Call-Outs Meet the New SEPTEMBER 2019 Conservation Service Constable Nancy Saggar, Media Relations Officer, West Shore RCMP / GRC de West Shore Call-outs Sep 4 Suspicious person report, officers Sep 17 Neff Road – Police recovered located Deven Lambert, (chronic stolen trailer abandoned on road. Brian Domney offender), had warrant for his arrest. No suspects around the trailer or Was also charged for 2 robberies in the identified as being the culprit. The RCMP Call-outs have been one of the most popular features West Shore in September. Kangaroo Road – Two vehicle of the Muse for many years. It seems people just find learn- Sep 7 Traffic complaint of erratic driver. collision in 1500 block. Vehicle crossed ing about the police presence in Metchosin interesting, and of Patrols were made for the vehicle but the centre line, one driver was issued course it provides people with information that allows them to be it was not located. ticket. vigilant about the bad guys, whether speeding or breaking and Traffic enforcement. Officer pulled Sep 18 Kangaroo Road – Traffic complaint of entering. Now bears and cougars are not ‘bad guys’, sometimes over vehicle which was riding too possible impaired driver. Police were they are enticed into making mistakes that can prove fatal, but low to the ground, the vehicle was unable to intercept this vehicle. we figure learning about the challenges our Conservation Service towed as it was a safety hazard and an Sep 26 Chalister Road and Glen Forest Way faces with human-animal interactions will be just as interesting. inspection was ordered. Single vehicle collision, vehicle went Let us know what you think at [email protected] Sep 08 Sooke Road – Traffic complaint of a off road and into the ditch. Driver vehicle driving aggressively, however taken to hospital as a precaution. the complaint did not provide a Sooke Road – Traffic complaint of licence plate. Officers could not locate erratic driver. Sooke RCMP were Conservation Service Call-Outs vehicle. able to pull the driver over in its Sep 09 Traffic complaint of erratic driver. jurisdiction as vehicle was headed that SEPTEMBER 2019 Police not able to locate the vehicle. way. Peter Pauwels, Conservation Officer, Sep 10 Traffic complaint of aggressive driver. Metchosin Road and Chapel Heights Environment Protection & Sustainability Officer follow up with registered Traffic complaint of erratic driver. owner of vehicle. Officers conducted patrols of the area Sep 12 Metchosin Country Store – Window but were unable to locate the vehicle. Sept 16 Rocky Point Road – Food conditioned black bear was broken some time overnight. No Sep 30 Sooke Road – Two vehicle collision in approached home from direction of elementary suspects identified. 4100 block. One vehicle rear ended the school, took after deer. Caller advised to remove other. fruit from trees. Metchosin Golf and Country Club Sept 26 Barrow Road – Black bear destroyed barn door to Break and Enter. Confectionery access cat food stored inside on September 24; bear items stolen. Investigation on-going, had damaged fences to access apple trees and on Forensic Identification unit also September 25 was on top of large plastic container attended. with garbage inside 16 Metchosin Muse • November 2019 Is Metchosin Full Yet? Selby Saluke drainage issues on their prop- dumped in Metchosin. With no Metchosin becomes an at- more reasonable fee structure erty. This is reasonable, and oversight, trucks may be bring- tractive destination for fill to control this activity. If you Dump trucks seem to be an all the District issues conditional ing in loads of “contaminated” dumping. share these concerns for the too common sight on Metcho- permits for each dump site to fill and if it can be dumped As neighbours, residents, health and safety of Metchosin sin roadways. Everyday, every- facilitate such activity. Road and buried under other loads and taxpayers we should be residents please email the where you drive, you will pass bans exist to limit the travel of of fill without detection, no concerned about this situation. Mayor and Council members loaded dump trucks entering heavy loads during the wetter one will be the wiser. As rain- The cost to clean up a polluted at Metchosin, and empty trucks months of winter to minimize water penetrates these sites, watershed, or to remediate a mayorandcouncil@metchosin. leaving. Most are hauling fill: damage to our roads. this toxic stew could leech into compromised drinking water ca surface rock, dirt, and debris, However, the District does the aquifer to poison wells and supply often falls to the munic- from other areas of the Capital not oversee “soil deposit” run over the surface into creeks ipality when they haven’t done Editor’s note: we remind read- Region to dump sites in our sites, monitor what is being and streams, doing harm to their due diligence to ensure ers that opinions expressed in community. This has been go- dumped, and has very low wildlife and sensitive natural safe practices on a dump site, articles are those of the author and ing on for years, but lately the dumping fees and minimal ecosystems. or have ignored warnings. not necessarily those of the Me- quantity of material and the penalties for those who do not There is money to be made The District of Metchosin tchosin Muse. We print articles frequency of transported loads adhere to the site-specific con- by accepting these loads. needs to take action to prevent to promote informed and respect- has increased. ditions of the permit issued. Landowners and truckers alike any potential catastrophe from ful discussion of issues and edit Residents often require fill What is most troubling, receive payment for every happening in our community for length and style, but it is the to level building sites, im- however, is the lack of knowl- shipment. So, with relatively such as hiring by-law enforce- author who bears responsibility prove road access, or control edge about what is being low fees and little supervision, ment staff and instituting a for its content. Metchosin Garden Club Metchosin Directory

Metchosin Fire Department: Emergency Calls 250-478-1307 Police (Non-Emergency): A Papaya tree in India. Stock photo • Report a fire 250-474-2264 • Report a crime Military Police Non-Emergency • Report an accident (250) 363-4032 Bob Duncan’s • Save a life District Office (office hours): Exotic Fruit Trees 911 • Imminent safety 250-474-3167 AIR CADETS METCHOSIN EQUESTRIAN SOCIETY SEA CADETS 250-590-3690 250-478-2374 250-478-7813 Judith van Manen His presentation will include www.848royalroadsaircadets.com [email protected] TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly descriptions of the cultural [email protected] FB 848aircadets www.mesmetchosin.com Shelby Quissy Wednesday requirements and variety selec- ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC METCHOSIN FOUNDATION 250-474-3812 November 6, 7:30 pm tion, for success in growing 250-382-2052 [email protected] Metchosin Community House SWANWICK CENTRE citrus and sub-tropical fruit www.alzheimerbc.org http://metchosinfoundation.ca A centre for spiritual inquiry 4430 Happy Valley Road trees in South Coastal BC. ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION METCHOSIN GARDEN CLUB 250-744-3354 Bob has an impressive hor- OF RURAL METCHOSIN (APRM) 250-360-7557 [email protected] Almost four years ago, I asked ticultural history. As a Botanist 250-881-8280 METCHOSIN HALL SOCIETY www.swanwickcentre.ca the readers of the MUSE to and Entomologist, he worked FB Metchosin APRM 250-478-6424 WEST SHORE ARTS COUNCIL imagine being true fruit tree for the Canadian Forestry Ser- BADMINTON http://metchosinhall.com/ 250-478-2286 fanatics. You would love to vice for over 35 years, and he Women’s 250-478-9648 METCHOSIN HIKING CLUB [email protected] www.westshorearts.org see the Avocado tree in Peru, has over forty years of experi- BILSTON WATERSHED HABITAT 250-478-4778 the Fig in Portugal, the Jujube ence growing tree fruits on PROTECTION ASSOCIATION METCHOSIN INVASIVE SPECIES WEST SHORE COMMUNITY in India, the Kiwi tree in New Vancouver Island. 250-478-2387 COOPERATIVE (MISC) CONCERT BAND [email protected] [email protected] 250-474-3999 Zealand, the Loquat in China, Today Bob and his wife www.bilstoncreek.org [email protected] the Medlar in Greece, the Olive Verna operate “Fruit Trees and METCHOSIN MUSEUM SOCIETY www.westshoreband.org tree and Passion fruit in Brazil, More,” a specialty plant nurs- CRD PARKS Pioneer Museum, 250-382-1989 250-478-3344 School Museum, 250-478-0765 WEST SHORE PARKS AND the Pawpaw in the eastern ery and demonstration orchard [email protected] RECREATION US, the Persimmon tree in in North Saanich. The orchard www.crd.bc.ca/parks METCHOSIN PONY CLUB 250-478-8384 250-727-3595 Japan, the Pineapple Guava in is a botanical classroom for FREE RANGE SINGERS www.westshorerecreation.ca Mexico, the Pomegranate in teaching fruit cultivation 250-478-3319 METCHOSIN PRESCHOOL WESTSHORE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Iran, the Quince in Turkey, and techniques. FB MetchosinFreeRangeSingers 250-478-9241 [email protected] the white Sapote in Costa Rica. The “Fruit Trees and More” [email protected] westshorerfc.com GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA www.metchosinpreschool.com However, you realistically orchard includes over 300 (Metchosin and Colwood) realize that the investment varieties of tree fruits including 250-478-5484 METCHOSIN PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION FAITHS in travel and time would just a large selection of citrus and [email protected] [email protected] subtropical fruit trees such as FB Metchosin Farmers’ Market BAHA’I FAITH make this project impossible. LA LECHE LEAGUE CANADA 250-514-1757 Metchosin Garden Club has lemon, orange, grapefruit, and 250-727-4384 METCHOSIN SEARCH & RESCUE an answer. There is an orchard mandarin. Dwarf apple trees [email protected] GORDON UNITED CHURCH METCHOSIN 4-H CLUB http://www.metchosinsar.ca 250-478-6632 right here in North Saanich are a specialty including over [email protected] www.gordonunitedchurch.ca where most of these trees are 200 varieties of heritage and www.metchosin4h.com METCHOSIN SENIORS’ INFORMATION grown. What is more exciting family favorites. & RESOURCE CENTRE/METCHOSIN HOLY TRINITY REFORMED EPISCOPAL METCHOSIN ARTS AND CULTURAL SENIORS’ ASSOCIATION CHURCH even, you may be able to grow What better way to hear the CENTRE ASSOCIATION (MACCA) 250-478-5150, [email protected] 250-727-3722 some of these unique fruit trees latest information about fruit [email protected] www.metchosinseniors.ca trees and how to grow them www.metchosinartcentre.ca OPEN GATE CHURCH species yourself. MT. MATHESON CONSERVATION Anglican Network In this last Metchosin Gar- but by attending Bob’s pre- METCHOSIN BIODIVERSITY PROJECT SOCIETY 250-590-6736 den Club meeting of 2019, we sentation at 7:30 on Wednes- www.metchosinbiodiversity.com 250-642-0238 www.opengatechurch.ca day evening, November 6, at are once again happy to host METCHOSIN COMMUNITY HOUSE NEIGHBOURHOOD EMERGENCY ST MARYS’ METCHOSIN the fruit tree guru of Van- Metchosin Community House, 250-478-5155 PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM Anglican Church of Canada couver Island, Bob Duncan. 4430 Happy Valley Road. [email protected] (POD Leaders) 250-474-4119 www.metchosincommunityhouse.com Kathleen Sutherland 250-474-3966 stmarysmetchosin.ca METCHOSIN COUNCIL [email protected] WESTSIDE BIBLE CHURCH 250-474-3167 PACIFIC CENTRE FAMILY SERVICES 250-478-8066 Important Dates and Events [email protected] ASSOCIATION www.westsidefamily.org www.district.metchosin.bc.ca/meetings 345 Wale Road, Colwood WESTSONG COMMUNITY CHURCH OF Nov 2 Metchosin Coffee House...... p. 10 METCHOSIN CRICKET CLUB 250-886-2481 THE SALVATION ARMY 250-474-4601 www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org 250-474-5967 Nov 6 Metchosin Garden Club Meets ...... p. 16 www.victoriacricket.com ROUGH VOICE SINGERS www.westsong.ca Nov 11 Remembrance Day and Ceremony...... p. 3 FB MetchosinCricketClub September to April METCHOSIN EMERGENCY 250-478-0553 Nov 23 Baha’is Gratitude Night...... p. 2 PREPAREDNESS ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 91, Nov 29 Film Night at the MCH...... p. 14 250-478-1307, ham operators call in on Station Rd, Langford Ladies Auxiliary 146.550. POD members can call FRS 250-478-5484 For Council meetings, please see p. 4. For ongoing events at the (Family Radio Service) radios: Channel 1 with “0” privacy tone SCOUTS CANADA Metchosin Community House, please see p. 10. [email protected] For Metchosin Seniors’ Resource Centre events, please see p. 14.

CRD Nature Events take place throughout the year in The above listing is a directory of organizations only. Please submit changes by email to metchosinmuse@gmail. Metchosin. For details, go to crd.bc.ca/parks-events. com. Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to submit details on upcoming events, to be included under “Events” on this page, or possibly as a separate article. Deadline for submission is the 15th of the month preceding Clip and save this listing! the issue date.