by Paula Kully –
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A DAY AT THE MUSEUM
A Well Deserved Honour
Sidney’s own, Commander (Retired) Peter Godwin Chance, was rightfully honoured on November 24, the occasion of his 101st birthday, when he cut the ribbon to officially open the Peter Goodwin Chance Battle of the Atlantic exhibit at CFB Esquimalt’s Naval and Military Museum. Peter is the last surviving naval officer of the hard-fought battle that raged from 1939 to 1945 during WWII. He dedicated more than 30 years of his life to the Royal Canadian Navy, including serving aboard HMCS Skeena during the Second World War.
Pages From the Past
The first phase of the Sidney Museum and Archives’ digitization project of the Peninsula News Review is complete! An incredible database and walk through time have been created that includes approximately 3,800 issues from 1912 to 2002 that were stored on microfilm. Phase 2, which is expected to begin in 2023, will fill in the gaps by digitizing printed issues. The database can be accessed through the Museum’s website: www.sidneymuseum.ca.
FROM THE BOOKSHELF
Sister City’s Bookish Mayors
Two-term City Councillor, Matt Miller is the new Mayor of Anacortes Washington; Sidney’s closest Sister City. Matt and his family have lived in Anacortes since the late 1990s. He is a decorated Naval Flight Officer with 22 years of active service. He also has something in common with our own Mayor – he and his wife owned the children’s book store – Toy Stories – in Anacortes for 14 years.
Fun Fights Fear – Literally
Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea has partnered with local author Stephanie Staples to raise funds for literacy initiatives like 1000X5 Children’s Book Project. Stephanie wrote the book Noah and the Try-creatops to help her young grandson overcome his fears. The book is accompanied by a delightful video edited by Kostya Tyoschin, a song produced by Gentil Misigaro, and illustrations by Duane M. Abel who also illustrated the book. The video can be viewed at www.yourlifeunlimited.ca/noah and copies of the book are available at Tanner’s Books, Holmes Realty, Coastal Heat Pumps, Peninsula News Review, Brentwood Bay Village Emporium and Beacon Law in Sidney and Brewood Bay. All proceeds go towards children’s literacy.
WELCOME BACK!
Banking on it
Sidney resident James Haley-Browning has returned to his position of branch manager of the Sidney TD. James is happy to be back in the community he lives in and is looking forward to reinvigorating TD into our neighbourhood. He intends to have TD reconnect with the community and make the bank’s presence known through local events and other initiatives.
Taking to the Skies
The Victoria International Airport has welcomed Alaska Airlines back to YYJ. There have been no international flights at the Airport for 21 months due to the Covid pandemic but finally, on November 30, the skies were reopened to international air travel. Alaska Airlines resumed its daily service between Seattle and Victoria. Of course, travellers must have Covid testing and be fully vaccinated as per Canadian federal government policies.
NEW IN TOWN
Creative Beauty
A new beauty shop recently opened in Sidney at 9713A Second Street. Lovely Canvas is a female-owned private studio, specializing in elegant fine line tattooing and customized brow services including nano blading, brow tinting and laminating. www.lovelycanvas.ca.
A-List Shopping at Aveune B
In December, Jennifer Etherington opened Avenue B Home Decor at 2417 Beacon Avenue in Sidney. Jennifer’s lovely shop is filled with gift ideas for any occasion throughout the year. You will also find unique home décor, paintings, and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces for your home
GIVING BACK COMES IN MANY FORMS
The Next Decade is in Good Hands
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea recently held its Annual General Meeting where the new Strategic Plan for 2022 to 2032 was rolled out, and four new members were elected to the board. All four are currently members of the society and will serve a two-year term. Congratulations and thanks to Lesley Wood, Lorraine Patterson, Taylor Reidlinger and Brian Liversedge.
