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Decades of dance People Meeting People Dance club president Marion White and partner Sheldon Nipp (front) share a dance at the Monterey Recreation Centre with fellow members Catherine Mick, left, Lorne Duncan, Mike Couture and Alice Pitman. The club, which celebrates its 30th anniversary on Feb. 24, meets twice a month at the Monterey Centre. See the story on Page A3. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
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Family Day means sleeping in, an extra day with the family and taking in special festivities. But while many will be enjoying the new holiday, others may be faced with some painful emotions. Robert Gifford, professor of psychology and environmental studies at the University of Victoria, recently “ranted” to his class about some of his Family Day concerns from a psychological perspective.
“I think a lot of people are going to be happy to break the long time between Christmas and Easter,” he said. But due to the choice of the word family, the emotions around the day may vary depending on the individual’s situation. “If you happen to live in a classic nuclear family, or close to your parents or grandchildren, it seems great to spend the day together. It’s a postcard holiday,” said Gifford. The word family may be uncomfortable for those who live far away from their families, have a broken family or
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The years melt away as Marion White and Sheldon Nipp trip lightly across the dance floor. The couple move in a smooth rhythm that they’ve developed as dance partners at the Victoria People Meeting People Dance Club. PMP, as its known, has been introducing people to new friends and dance partners for 30 years in the Capital Region. “They make people welcome,” said White, who is president of the group. “It’s a really nice group of people.” The group got its start as one of several social dance clubs around the city, but as fads wax and wane, many clubs folded over the years. “We want to keep our numbers up,” said White. “Live music is one thing that distinguishes us from other groups out there.” PMP members meet twice a month on Sunday evenings at Oak Bay’s Monterey Centre to mix and mingle and keep a beat. “It’s a social dance group, so we don’t care how well you can dance,” said past-president Pam Beecroft. “Just get out there.” People Meeting People is open to singles and couples and usually draws 30 to 50 people to its dances. “I don’t have a partner, so I go as a single, and I have to say I dance a lot,” said White, who often partners with Nipp, who often attends alone. “Women can ask too, there’s no fuss about women dancing with women. It’s a fully social kind of a thing – singles are more than welcome.” Since its beginning, first at Victoria’s Crystal Garden and then the DaVinci Centre in Esquimalt, the club has operated out of the Monterey Centre for 18 of its 30 years. “The Monterey Centre has been very good to us,” Beecroft said. The space can easily accommodate up to 125 dancers and they are able to offer refreshments, however there is no alcohol allowed. “Dancing mixed with alcohol doesn’t work,” said Beecroft. “If you get tipsy you can’t do the things you want to do. It’s pretty healthy, dancing is one of the best things you can do for exercise. It’s equal to or better than running. Ballroom gets quite strenuous.” While PMP is not a ballroom dance club and doesn’t teach lessons, the group is open to all skill levels – as long as you grab a partner. “We have Paul Jones mixers. The men stand in the middle with the ladies around them,” said Beecroft. “We waltz, we fox trot, we rhumba – all
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People Meeting People club president Marion White, left, and members Sheldon Nipp, Alice Pitman, Mike Couture, Catherine Mick and Lorne Duncan conga at the Monterey Recreation Centre. sorts. Just dance to your ability.” Many dancers will attend a few times, then decide to take a few lessons to brush up on their skills, but White said it’s not a necessity. “Good dancers are good leaders. If you have a sense of rhythm you can follow (his lead),” she said. While most dancers are past retirement age, there is no age restriction to the club. “Lots of club members are close to retired or retired, but if you think older people are over the hill, turn on a jive and watch them move,” said Beecroft. As the club’s name implies, it’s a great way to make friends and meet new people. “A lot of people have met their life partners there. … Lots of people have met and married. If you dance well together it’s a good way to keep a marriage or partnership together,” Beecroft said. Many couples use the dance club as a date night, White added. It’s also
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Consider This Your Invitation Musician Eric Dozier and jazz and gospel vocalist Kim Pacheco lead a mass choir at Oak Bay United Church this Sunday. Submitted photo
Moving with the spirit Arnold Lim News staff
Gospel music is in the house – the house of God that is. The Amazing Gospel Experience 2013, is a workshop and concert spearheaded by Tennessee-born musician Eric Dozier and North Carolina jazz and gospel vocalist Kim Pacheco. It returns to Victoria with a larger-than-life concert choir featuring 125 singing, clapping and dancing musicians filling the air with the sights and sounds of southern and contemporary gospel music. “What is fascinating for me, is it’s people from all walks of life. There are agnostics, and people who are involved in other spiritual practices. It is simply the full-body experience of singing the gospel music that (people) are looking for,” said Oak Bay United Church musical minister Gordon Miller. “There is an appetite for the musical genre.” Under the tutelage of the two mentors who travel and deliver the
workshops internationally, the sold mann’s Jazz Club, the Victoria Conout three-day clinic features a lineup servatory of Music and numerous of vocalists from Seattle, Saskatch- previous workshops – an avenue ewan and the Lower Mainland, all she is excited to revisit to share the of whom congregate at the Oak Bay tradition of her gospel roots. church for the finale Sunday, Feb. “The process of getting there is a 10. huge challenge because people are “Kim and Eric are often thinking how can both steeped in the “The gospel sound I possibly learn eight tradition of passing on or nine or 10 songs, the singing just by lis- is singing with full with no written music tening and participat- body, full spirit and to look at,” Pacheco ing,” Miller said. “The said. “The ultimate gospel sound is sing- full engagement. That outcome is a full-body ing with full body, full sometimes doesn’t experience. … 125 spirit and full engagepeople all moving, ment. That some- happen when you are clapping their hands, times doesn’t happen stuck to a hymn book.” breathing … it is not when you are stuck to an individual singing. - Gordon Miller a hymn book.” It is a mass, moving, Both Dozier and breathing, singing and Pacheco are no strangers to the engaging together.” island. Dozier, a former resident of Pacheco said the music isn’t just Duncan, founded the One Human for Christians, and hopes celebratFamily Gospel Choir there and ing the music leaves race and reliPacheco returns for her eighth gion behind and brings awareness to appearance with past visits high- the origins of traditional songs like lighted by performances at Her- Hold on just a little while longer.
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“It was one of those songs that was indigenous to slave days,” Pacheco said. “That told you freedom was coming soon, it won’t be long, all you had to do is hold on, pray on, wail on and everything is going to be alright.” The spirit of that song, among many others, will be on display when the massive choir arrives at the church as individuals and perform on the choir loft as one. “You won’t be sorry, it will be the best $10 you ever spent,” Pacheco said. “Come to be a spectator in this thing – by the end I promise you – you will be a participant.” The Amazing Gospel Experience Choir performs at Oak Bay United church’s free regular service Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. and the choir’s full concert is at the same location at 3 p.m. Admission is $10. Pacheco also performs a solo show at Hermann’s Jazz Club on Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. alim@vicnews.com
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Walking into Victoria’s Chinese Public School on Fisgard Street is like entering a world of controlled madness. It’s not that the children attending here after their regular school day are misbehaving. But one senses an excitement in the air, not unlike the nearing of Christmas holidays. It’s the leadup to Chinese New Year, which officially starts Sunday (Feb. 10) with the Year of the Snake. Student-painted red banners adorn the classrooms and hallways. Women upstairs busily hand-wrap and boil up Chinese dumplings to hand out at break time. A group of older students are dressed in red satin costumes as they demonstrate the dragon dance, the giant head bobbing and weaving like a punch-drunk boxer. University of Victoria education major and former Chinese Public School student Gary Sum, 23, is
one of a number of graduates who return to help with special activities, including guiding young students through the dragon dance. He admits the students don’t get much time to learn the tricky steps and precision required, but once under the red-and-yellow tail of the dragon, they simply have to hope for the best. “Overall, this is a pretty exciting time,” he says. The dragon dance is just one aspect of Chinese New Year the children learn about and practise, says school principal Kileasa Wong, sitting in a classroom in the heart of the city’s Chinatown. “They do drawing and painting, and things like making lanterns and goldfish,” she says. “We talk about traditions and how to celebrate Chinese New Year.” Most of the students are already familiar with this time of year. Chinese families routinely spend about a week reconnecting with relatives, starting with a new year’s eve dinner, Sum says. “It’s all about the celebration,
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David Liu, 9, left, watches classmate April Shan, 9, practise calligraphy on Tuesday at the Victoria Chinese Public School on Fisgard Street. Students are in the midst of preparing for Chinese New Year, which happens this Sunday. nature of members of the Chinese drumming and train-like dragon community makes Chinese New performances are a big part of ChiYear celebrations popular in Vic- nese New Year celebrations, not toria. to mention a much-admired part “I think we try to carry on the of the annual Victoria Day parade traditions more here than people in May. in China,” Wong says. New year’s festivities start at On a day noon outside meant to be the school, 636 Kileasa Wong, principal of the one of rest, one Fisgard St. Victoria Chinese Public School, of Victoria’s While he describes people born under the more active enjoys the fessign of the snake: “The snake is traditions – tival nature known as the ‘little dragon.’ They the annual lion of Chinese are smart and quick-thinking.” dance through New Year celChinatown – ebrations, Sum happens Sunday. comes back to the family aspect While children and graduates of of turning over this cultural calthe public school learn the dragon endar. “It’s a good time to look at your dance as part of their Chinese traditions, members of the Wong roots,” he says of visiting relatives. Sheung Kung Fu Club, operating “And you’re always wishing for the out of Chinatown since 1974, have best in the new year, or at least handled lion dance duties on the as good as you had the previous year.” street for decades in the city. editor@vicnews.com Their colourful outfits, staccato
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Jennifer Makinson doles out warm hugs and a stream of thank-yous to the Ottewell family. She stops at 17-year-old Thomas, a Claremont secondary student, looks in his eyes and thanks him for saving her husband’s life. The teen played a key role in bringing David Makinson, 82, back to life on Jan. 30, after he suffered a minor heart attack while out for a walk on Cordova Bay Road with his wife. Thomas, who works as a lifeguard at Panorama Recreation Centre, was passing by on his scooter at that very moment, and immediately stopped and ran to David’s aid. “Thomas advised Jennifer that he was first aid trained and took over CPR. He calmly directed Jennifer to begin giving her husband breaths, while he began chest compressions,” said Saanich police Chief Mike Chadwick, recounting the incident to the Saanich police board on Tuesday. Saanich police Const. Janis Carmena arrived soon after and helped Ottewell with the exhaustive procedure of chest compressions. The Saanich Fire Department arrived and used an automated external defibrillator (AED), which successfully revived David. He was taken to Royal Jubilee Hospital in stable condition. According to an ambulance attendant, the elderly man had, in fact, died, and was saved by a combination of Ottewell’s CPR and the AED. Thomas was awarded the Chief Constable’s Certificate of Recognition Citizen Award “for his courage to take action and his ability to remain composed and focused under intense stress,” Chadwick said. The young Saanich resident was speechless upon receiving the recognition, but suggested that everyone get basic first-aid training. “Everyone should take a CPR course. They’re easy to take, it’s quite simple and you could save a life,” he said. Thomas’ parents, Lee and Carole, say they’re extremely
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B.C.’s Family Day isn’t free This weekend marks B.C.’s first Family Day statutory holiday, which for most people breaks that long three-month stretch between New Year’s Day and Easter. B.C. residents now enjoy 10 stat holidays (11 if your employer is nice enough to throw in Boxing Day), which ties us with Saskatchewan as the most generous province for the coveted long weekend. By contrast, Nova Scotians and Newfoundlanders only have five. While Greater Victorians enjoy recounting their youth by listening to Trooper in the Inner Harbour on Monday, or take advantage of the many activities offered at recreation centres across the region, people should remember not everybody can afford an extra day off. When Premier Christy Clark announced the creation of Family Day in October 2011, she expected that by now a better economy would balance out the extra costs to businesses. But many small retailers and companies are struggling as the economy remains flat at best. They are paying out more due to a higher minimum wage, and all are now contemplating the cost and hassle of returning to the GST/PST system. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates a small business with five employees will shell out about $1,135 for Family Day and it will cost small and medium sized businesses $42 million in lost productivity. Municipal and provincial governments will also shell out more for essential service employees and the hundreds of thousands of people on the public payroll. This holiday can be seen as rather blatant pandering to the electorate by the the B.C. Liberals, or an attempt to give hard-working B.C.ers a break – perhaps it’s a bit of both. And while the majority of us will enjoy the Monday off work, it’s important to acknowledge the many small business owners in our community who will see it as nothing but an added burden. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Missed mark on kiss campaign The rules are pretty simple. newspaper. Snap a kissy kissy photo in downTo protest private property signs town Victoria, upload it to the posted throughout the core, the Downtown Victoria Busicoalition submitted photos ness Association Faceof kissing couples with the book page and you can signs prominent. There win swag. are some pretty neat ones It’s the DVBA’s fourth too. I really like the young annual Valentine-themed woman smoochin’ her warm ‘n’ fuzzy promopooch. Too bad the image tion aimed at making us is photographed spefeel like visiting downcifically so the eye is not town and hopefully make drawn to the puppy love, those cash registers ring. but the sign. The DVBA aims, The DVBA removed Christine through championing the photos from contest local business, to keep van Reeuwyk contention. They also the core of Victoria responded to the DisrupIsland Girl vibrant and welcoming tion campaign in a civil so that it remains an economically manner. DVBA general manager Ken vital place. If downtown is a dire Kelly explained to Black Press that wasteland where nobody wants to the photos were removed because visit, everyone loses. one contained offensive content, Members of The Disruption Coland they didn’t suit a contest meant lective figured they’d live up to their to “bring out the fun and excitename and mess with the contest a ment on Valentine’s Day.” bit. The group wants to draw attenThe coalition emailed a press tion to signs posted around town release to media outlets citing “centhat outline the rules: No camping, sorship.” trespassing, loitering or soliciting. “This action was designed to “Distributed and promoted by the draw attention to the business assoDVBA, this is a directed attack on a ciation for its involvement in the particular sector of the people who ongoing criminalization of poverty live in this city, allowing police to in the city,” they said. harass the street involved commu“The DVBA has a long history nity,” says the website kissdisrupof working with the police and the tion.wordpress.com. court system to privatize space and The website does impart some criminalize poverty in its district.” interesting opinions, but is unforAgain, the rules are pretty simple. tunately peppered with language Trespassing is illegal. It’s a shame best not repeated in a community the DVBA feels they need to help
their member businesses with little reminder signs for the folks who don’t understand the concept of private property. Camp on my front lawn and I might post a sign, too. The title, The Disruptive Collective, does little to instill faith that they want to make productive change implying instead a willingness to stir the muck for the sake of it. The coalition’s own website describes the campaign as “shenanigans.” “The point we are trying to make is that it’s fine for some to stand in those spaces, but if you don’t look like ‘the right kind of person,’ you aren’t welcome here,” Serina Zapf told Monday Magazine. “We thought this would be a playful way to disrupt a fun contest and challenge people to think about who is being represented here – who is allowed, and welcome, to show affection.” None of the folks in any of the photos struck me as the “wrong” kind of person, and that’s just one place they mixed the message. Whether it’s the press release blasting the business group for “censorship” or aggressively cursing them out on the website, the kiss disruption campaign missed the “playful” target. Christine van Reeuwyk is the interim editor of the Goldstream News Gazette. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
The kiss disruption campaign missed the ‘playful’ target.
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LETTERS Questions remain on wireless effects, but evidence growing Re: No escape from radio frequencies (Edward Hill column, Feb. 1) In your opinion, “anti-wi-fi and anti-smart meter people” are “grossly exaggerating” the ill effects from microwave radiation, insinuating people are either misinformed or irrational in their concerns. I can assure you this is far from the truth. Concerns are based upon a plethora of independent studies from many international research institutions, including the military, going back several
decades. The assertion that vulnerable children are placed at high risk and must be protected from this radiation is reiterated around the world by many credible health experts. You will have to look further than mainstream media for this information, however, for obvious reasons. Questions undeniably remain, but to state that all is fine, in the face of growing evidence that it is not, fails to provide critical information about this important public health challenge.
We need to promote reasonable measures to reduce exposure to wireless radiation for everyone, particularly children. Preference should be given to wired Internet connections in schools for safety where students spend countless hours in close proximity to many transmitting devices. Many technology specialists agree wired is superior in many ways to wireless that is notoriously slow, unreliable and unsecure. The International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified
all sources of radio frequency radiation as a class 2B carcinogen for good reason. One has to remember that IARC monographs are considered as ‘gold standard’ in evaluation of carcinogenicity of physical and chemical agents. There must be sufficient scientific reason or IARC would not put its reputation behind such claim. It is also important to note WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety guidelines stipulate, under section 5.57, that any 2B carcinogen must be replaced with a safer alternative that “reduces
the risk to workers.” How is this important fact overlooked by employers and school officials? History is replete with failures to control highly profitable carcinogenic substances, ranging from tobacco to asbestos, until proof of harm became irrefutable. We can ill afford to go through that same course with wireless technologies, given the long latency involved before serious disease manifests. Tammy Jeske Langford
Readers respond: Island rail project, Family Day, B.C. taxation options Rail funding not enough to make a difference Re: Island rail project gains momentum (News, Jan. 25) So the Island Corridor Foundation will receive $1.2 million from the CRD, $5.4 million from the five regional districts and $15 million from the federal and provincial governments to “… hopefully restore VIA rail service and initiate commuter rail service to Victoria.” The intent is great, but what will this money accomplish? Victoria is spending nearly $100 million to replace a small bridge. I understand there are many bridges on the E&N Railway that are older and more poorly maintained than the Blue Bridge. We spent more than $1 million refurbishing the Kinsol Trestle to support walkers and cyclists, not heavy, high-speed rail equipment. The E&N has nearly 100 kilometres of track that needs to be totally replaced. Walk it yourself and see if you believe the existing line would be safe with minor tie replacements. The E&N has no rolling stock and no staff or operating budget. Are our elected representatives making purely political spending decisions, or will they produce a better transportation system? If they do open the door to improved transit, what is the future cost of following up on
these initial expenditures? If we are we going to pledge our future taxes and those of our children to an everescalating investment which has no return until fully completed, we should look at total costs and revenues, not just spread a little here and there with the hope of ‘catching the big one’ some day. A rail system may be the answer to some of Victoria’s transportation problems, but at what cost per passenger? Seems to me that a little advanced planning by our leaders would stop this cash dribble before it starts. That money would serve a much better purpose if it was redirected to the homeless or drug rehabilitation. Let’s stop pretending these piddly sums will have any impact on local transit. These minor budget allocations will be absorbed by consultant fees and some minor maintenance. Best to fund it adequately or not fund it all all. This is a cheap, vote-buying effort and should be exposed as such. Jim Knock Esquimalt
Family Day should also celebrate progress Hurrah for Family Day! On Monday we in B.C. have been given the day off
to celebrate Family Day, an opportunity to share family time and fun. The provincial government’s website offers family events across the province. What a great idea to recognize the worth and contribution families make to our society by giving them an extended weekend to spend together. Families are also said to be a top priority for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It’s funny, though, how governments think. Reported estimates for B.C. show that child poverty costs the province between $8 billion and $9 billion annually while a comprehensive program to reduce such poverty would cost annually between $3 billion and $4 billion. If families really are a priority and governments really are fiscally prudent, as they say, what’s going on here? Not only are our kids our most precious and valuable asset, they also offer the best possible return on public investment towards ensuring a strong and healthy nation. Families can only do their part if governments are willing to create a public environment that safeguards our kids’ well-being and nurtures their growth and development. We should be able to celebrate Family Day for the progress we
make in securing a vibrant future for our children. Then I’m sure we would enjoy the day, whatever activity we happen to participate in. Sonya Ignatieff Saanich
Benefactors of growth can afford to pay more Re: Here comes the tax, man (Our View, Feb. 1) The editorial said, “British Columbians now have to decide what they value more: services or disposable income – or find a balance between the two.” The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report referred to, “Progressive Tax Options for B.C. – Reform Ideas for Raising New Revenues and Enhancing Fairness,” actually said that we could have more disposable income and more social services. The report made a plea for progressive taxation. It’s fair for the benefactors of B.C.’s recent economic growth to give a little more to the common pool, since their taxes are lower than the rest of Canada. This would raise needed program revenue, reduce income inequality and increase disposable income. If the top six per cent of B.C. residents, those with incomes over $103,000, paid a fair tax share, we would raise $930 million. That would build 2,000
social housing units annually, pay increased welfare to cover food and housing, support families by properly funding ministry programs, restore school class sizes to 2007 levels and increase post-secondary education funding by 10 per cent. The Centre also said for the price of a cup of coffee each a day, we’d raise $2.3 billion for substantial investment in a number of areas. It did sound like a few people might have to forgo that extra yacht, Maserati or vacation mansion, including me. Larry Wartel Victoria
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The town of Loxford needs a Queen of the May, but is fresh out of virtuous girls. So why not crown a King? Enter Albert Herring, a bashful geek with a squeaky clean reputation. What could possibly go wrong? Find out as Pacific Opera Victoria presents Albert Herring at the Royal Theatre Feb. 9, 15, 17. Go to rmts.bc.ca for tickets.
Catch a case of Swing Fever for a good cause Laura Lavin News staff
Chase away the winter blues by tapping your feet and clapping your hands during the special performance, Swing Fever happening on Feb. 10 at the Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria. This musical event will feature the 80 outstanding voices of the Starlight Pops Choir singing hits of the swing era from Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong to Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra. This is the first large-scale fundraiser put on by Queen City Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern star. “We have never done anything at this scale,” said organizer Willie Taylor. “Five years ago we had a concert at the cathedral which was very successful and fun. This one is much bigger though. With capacity for 800 we can seat a lot more, and there are a lot more expenses involved and a lot more people involved.” But the group is banking on a love of swing music to bring in the crowds.
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will put the excitement on stage with a Cancer Foundation, the fundraising partner fun and upbeat swing dance presentation of the B.C. Cancer Agency. and guest performer Dave Flello. An “The funds will go specifically for Patient accomplished jazz musician and Reynolds Navigation research at the B.C. Cancer High School band teacher, Flello will swing Agency (Vancouver Island),” said Taylor. into action with his exceptional trumpeting “It’s a new computer system that will be skills. housed in the new wing of “He’s phenomenal, we’re the Vancouver Island Cancer “It’s going to pretty excited to have him Centre.” They system will play,” said Taylor. be really good show. allow patients and their Other musical guests family members to access Fun for all ages,” include soloist Sue Doman, important diagnosis and - Willie Taylor founder and director of the treatment information. Starlight Pops Choir. “She has “We are thrilled to be a an incredible three octave part of such an exciting range. The sound in the venue is going to musical event and are happy to support be out of this world,” said Taylor. “If we the B.C. Cancer Foundation with proceeds have a full house it will be wonderful.” from this toe tapping community event The entertainment includes a silent benefiting cancer research at the BC auction which features a Robert Bateman Cancer Agency right here in Victoria,” said print, luxurious hotel stays, restaurant Taylor. meals and other exciting offerings. “It’s Tickets are $25 and available at going to be really good show. Fun for all McPherson box office at 250-386-6121 or go ages,” said Taylor. to rmts.bc.ca. Proceeds from the show benefit the B.C. llavin@vicnews.com
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In her first book, Dancing in the Heart off the Dragon – A Memoir of China, Ramona McKean takes the reader into the heart of China as she provides a true account of the events leading up to her near-death experience in China and her miraculous return to Canada. A Canadian who’d been living and working in a big city in Northern China, McKean took a holiday in the south where she experienced countryside hospitality before meeting with the front seat horror of a head-on collision. McKean was not wearing a seat belt and amazingly did not go through the windshield, nor did she sustain any brain injury. After the accident and before her return to Canada, she experienced unprecedented personal care from Chinese locals. In Dancing in the Heart of the Dragon, McKean provides a sensitive and loving bridge of unique understanding for Westerners curious about the real China with its everyday real people. She shares how the love and spiritual truths she experienced in China help her in her journey back to health. Join McKean at the The Centre for Inspired Living, 380 Cook St., on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. for a special book launch. llavin@vicnews.com
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The grass really is greener on the other side, but a hideous troll has taken up residence under the bridge, and the promised land is forever unattainable – if you are a goat born on the wrong side of the craggy chasm. Gruff is a rolicking musical featuring two goats and a troll, written by acclaimed children’s author Judd Palmer and starring Izad Etemadi, Jana Morrison and David MacPherson. See Gruff and four original shows by Kaleidoscope, Suddenly Dance, Urban Arts, & Puente Theatre until Feb. 11 at Berwick House Theatre. For ticket information go to puentetheatre.ca or call 250-386-6121.
Canadian organist David Palmer presents a family-friendly pipeorgan concert on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall. Victoria-born Palmer has performed extensively in Canada, the U.S. and Europe at the cathedrals of Chartres and Notre Dame in Paris. He is past-president of the Royal Canadian College of Organists and is professor emeritus in the School of Music at the University of Windsor and Organist and Choir Director of All Saints Church, in Windsor. The concert features a variety of music for all ages including Musical Clocks, Britannia Waives the Rules, Cat Suite and The Squirrel. Tickets are $15 for adults and those 25 years and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information call 250-474-4047 or go to rcco-victoria.org.
Greek, Arabic and Latin American cultures come together for the fifth annual Valentine Dinner Show with Heart at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16. The event features a four-course Greek dinner, with entertainment from Asmira Dance Theatre and Latin dance company Sabor Asi, at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr. Tickets are $30 in advance (764a Yates St. or at the Greek Community Centre) or $35 at the door. Kids (5-12) get in for $20.
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There’s a new water polo club in town. The Vancouver Island Water Polo Association is based out of the University of Victoria’s McKinnon pool and is the second club of its kind in Greater Victoria. Colette Baty is one of the original five parents who started the club, now in its second year. Baty and the other parents all had kids at the Saanich Waterpolo School at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Baty says the experience at Saanich Waterpolo was a positive one, but adds that she saw there was room, and a need, for another club in Greater Victoria. “(The Vancouver Island Water
Polo Association) started as a girls club only, but over the last year grew into both genders and various ages,” Baty said. “We just want kids to reach their personal goals. If it’s just recreational, that’s great, if they want to play competitively, that’s great too.” The original team was the girls 15-and-under VI Sirens and a team of younger girls. The organization now has dozens of players aged 12 to 19. Members can play three times a week, Sunday afternoons, and Tuesday and Thursday nights, and be of any skill level. UVic has a non-varsity water polo club which some of the VI members join on Saturdays. Getting regular pool space for the new club was a full time job
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Teens Ligia Brolo, left, Jemma Eason, Nicole Smith and PeggyJean Allin are part of the Vancouver Island Water Polo Association water polo team, based at the McKinnon pool at UVic. for about two weeks, but UVic came through. “It’s a tricky thing, it wasn’t impossible but it did take some work,” Baty said. “Some kids have played before and want to stay
with the sport recreationally, others are there because they want to try it out, and some are competitive.” The majority of the new club is made up of players from Victoria,
Esquimalt, Saanich and the Peninsula, she said. Despite its cachet as an Olympic sport, there isn’t a water polo league for youths in Victoria. Mostly, the players train and enter tournaments. “Water polo is not as set as soccer or hockey. We did have two teams (co-ed under 16 and 18) play in the Lower Mainland Water Polo League this past fall, but essentially there’s no season for Victoria players.” The U16 team won silver and the U18 team finished fourth in the mainland league’s end of the season tournament. Last year, the Sirens girls team went to nationals in Winnipeg and is hoping to do so again at Quebec City this year. The club runs September to May and youths can still join. Visit vancouverislandwaterpolo. ca or email viwaterpolo@gmail. com. For information about the Saanich Waterpolo school, visit waterpoloschool.com or email waterpoloschool@shaw.ca. sports@vicnews.com
Victoria hosts Island figure skating championships this weekend Arnold Lim News staff
Ice sports don’t need body checks to be entertaining. The Vancouver Island Regional Skating Championships takes to the ice of the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt this weekend where many of the Island’s top figure skaters hit the ice for the right to be called the Island’s best. It’s the first time the Racquet Club of Victoria has hosted the Island regionals.
“We are going to see the best of the best on the Island,” said Malcolm Rohon, who skates with the Raquet Club. “Good singles skaters, amazing jumps – and the dance teams that are going to be really fun to watch.” The 23-year-old skater and coach has donned the skates since age seven and competed nationally and internationally as an ice dancer. He says the combination of athleticism and artistry of figure skating is second to none. “I want to show how dynamic the sport
is, how artistic it is,” Rohon said. “Personally, I hope to impress with the height in my jumps.” More than 280 competitors will take to the ice Feb. 8-10 in different skating events, from singles and pairs free skates, to ice dance and elements where competitors from five to 45 show off their hard work and dedication. “In our sport we try to make things look easy, but when we make it look easy, people don’t know how much work it is and how much practice it is to make a jump,”
Rohon said. “It takes hundreds, if not thousands of times before they have landed it.” “The main thing we are trying to do is to get more people to watch and support the kids. The more people there are, the more energy there is, and that is good for (them),” said Deena Beacom, the Racquet Club director of skating and a participant. “It is exhilarating. It will be fun for anyone who comes.” Competition starts 8 a.m. daily and entry is by donation. For more information check out skatinginbc.com.
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The Rotary Club of Oak Bay wishes to thank the following persons who kindly spared their time to be Guest Speakers at our luncheon meetings from Sept. to Dec. 2012 As a token of our appreciation our Club will make a financial contribution to Rotary International’s PolioPlus program for the eradication of Polio. The PolioPlus program is Rotary International’s top philanthropic priority. When Rotary launched the program in 1985, there were over 350,000 cases of polio worldwide in more than 125 countries. To date over two billion children are immunized and this effort has reduced the number of polio cases by 99%. By the time the world is certified polio-free, Rotary’s contributions to the global polio eradication effort will exceed US$1.2 billion. Kate Phoenix – Beach House Maness Samuel - APU Malawi Girls School John Snively – OB Rotary John Adams – Ghost Walks Judy Byron – Governor: Rotary District 5020 John Jordan – OB Rotary Jim Laing – OB Rotary
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CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
COMPUTER SERVICES
FENCING
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
DRYWALL
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential. New Year Contracts. Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524
ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIOR’S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. 20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.
Go With The Flow Installations. All residential Heating, Ventilation & Custom Ducting. Call Tom at 250-883-8353.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
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MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440. JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
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FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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SAFEWAY PAINTING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
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TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, February 8, 2013
This Weekend’s
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
1494 Fairfield, $299,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the February 7 - February 13 edition of Real Estate Victoria
101-75 Songhees, $685,000
604-2829 Arbutus, $599,000
9708 Fifth St, $599,900
410-606 Goldstream, $269,000
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-881-8225
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 8
1054 Colville, $529,900
306-75 Songhees, $698,000 pg. 3
707 Rockheights Ave, $629,000
pg. 10
2941 Cedar Hill Rd, $488,000 Saturday 12-2 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250 744-7136
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
Sunday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931
pg. 23
pg. 8
pg. 6
pg. 9
pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100
pg. 9
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Markham 250 477-1100
15-830 Rogers, $499,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
pg. 13
pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
1560 Clive Dr, $549,000
pg. 16
1310 Lake Vista pg. 12
pg. 17
Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Julia Abraham, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
pg. 11
36 Maddock W, $445,000
Saturday 2:30-4:00 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301
724 Caleb Pike,
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Darryl Roth, 250-888-5857
pg. 13
pg. 12
pg. 8
pg. 7
pg. 11
pg. 19
pg. 1
pg. 19
Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
pg. 6
pg. 9
16-2319 Chilco, $439,900
209-2529 Wark, $209,999
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Larry Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250 360-6106
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
pg. 11
Wednesday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephen Postings, 250-656-0131
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353
pg. 13
1121 Bearspaw, $870,000 pg. 14
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 13
622 Goldstream Ave.
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 8
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper 250 686-6325
pg. 14
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Kahl Realty 250-391-8484
pg. 7
2937 Creekside Terr, $598,000 Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333
2455 Prospector Way, $590,000
1250 Freshwater, $414,900 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
pg. 12
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan, 250-656-4626
pg. 3
pg. 13
690 Goldie, $389,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
pg. 16
912 Neff, $499,900 pg. 14
Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921 pg. 15 & 5863659
2136 Bellamy Rd, $519,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
3537 Promenade, $778,000 pg. 6
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald, 250-479-3333
6577 Felderhof Rd, $419,000 pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
pg. 15
991 Rattanwood, $495,000 pg. 12
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
7000 Maple Park, $399,000 pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
8410 Alec, $899,000 Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476
301-125 Aldersmith Pl, $418,800
1816 Seawood, $739,000
101-2600 Ferguson, $369,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday 3:30-4:30 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bob Cullum, 250-384-8124
pg. 5
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-216-7625
2745 Veterans Memorial Prkwy pg. 9
Saturday 12-1 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
118 Ladysmith, $649,900 pg. 10
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124
203-9730 Second St.
12-3255 Rutledge pg. 9
pg. 9
404-611 Brookside, $189,000 pg. 12
40-7751 East Saanich, $319,900
3290 Maplewood, $489,000 pg. 3
35-2587 Selwyn Rd, $89,000
875 Wild Ridge Way, $369,900 pg. 5
11075 Salal, $599,900
2168 Meadow Vale Dr., $634,900 402-1122 Hilda, $199,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dave Philps, 250-477-7291
11058 Larkspur Lane, $529,000
3415 Bethune Ave., $469,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 13
503-6880 Wallace Dr, $398,500
9-1529 Cooper Rd, $164,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
pg. 23
12-1287 Verdier, $395,900
110-1505 Church Ave, $209,000 Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 15
3128 Antrobus, $529,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group Seafair Realty Allan McDowell 250 213-8848
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608
20-1473 Garnet, $389,000 pg. 10
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
112-10459 Resthaven, $195,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
pg. 13
11-1950 Cultra Ave, $379,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476
Saturday 1-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mary Beaumont, 250-889-2233
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 6
pg. 7 & 5867336
3213 Wicklow, $519,000 pg. 20
pg. 13
633 Rason Rd., $548,800 pg. 9
202-606 Goldstream, $229,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
3504 Portwell, $738,888 pg. 12
512 Crossandra, $329,900
4040 Borden St
2847 Dunlevy, $869,900
733A Humboldt
pg. 14
4488 William Head, $949,900
3935 Margot Pl. pg. 3
pg. 5
pg. 8
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Doug Poruchny, 250-478-4800
202-7842 East Saanich, $289,000
2560 Orchard, $799,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
pg. 14
3343 Wickheim, $529,900
3915 Carey Rd, $309,900
1905 Portway, $948,000 pg. 10
802-139 Clarence, $389,000
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
2740 Dewdney Ave., $995,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Bill Robson, 250-384-8124
109-1501 Richmond Ave.,
Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715
Saturday & Sunday 2-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-7779
3884 Haro
1450 Beach, $449,000
207-1101 Hilda St, $295,000
Saturday & Monday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 7
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jordy Harris, 250-385-2033
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
7-2312 Henry Ave, $329,000
2860 Santana, $519,900
203-1120 Fairfield Rd, $359,000
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow, 250-385-2033
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
5005 Cordova Bay Rd, $739,000
46 Howe, $845,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
101-66 Songhees, $519,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
573 Baker St, $449,800
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
304-1665 Oak Bay, $289,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250-360-6106
pg. 15
4040 Borden St
307-4480 Chatterton, $515,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136
1214 May St., $539,000
5-532 Fisgard, $425,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
pg. 11
4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900
pg. 6
401-525 Broughton St, $399,000
103-982 Rattanwood, $319,900
1690 Texada, $1,189,000
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephanie Peat, 250-656-0131
982 Mckenzie, $324,900
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100
3-833 Princess, $399,900
pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100
pg. 9
2333 Malaview, $489,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Judy Wilson, 250-360-6616
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
404-1122 Hilda St.
pg. 12
1480 Hillgrove Rd.
636 Langford St.
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301 pg. 19
Saturday 2-3:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 3
403-1021 Collinson, $239,900
623 Manchester, $439,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
4285 Quadra St., $539,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
105-1050 Park, $265,900 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Colleen Novak, 250-479-3333
pg. 9
pg. 6
604-420 Linden, $419,900
pg. 2
4568 Montford Cr., $699,000
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
504-1157 Fairfield, $279,900 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
pg. 11
2572 Jeanine Dr, $535,800 pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
883 McCallum Rd, $414,800 pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
3582 Pechanga, $459,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 20
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Friday, February 8, 2013 - OAK
BAY NEWS
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Lesley Solunac found Lovey licking birdseed off her front porch. The lost and skin-and-bones cat, then only two pounds, was parked underneath a bird feeder in front of Solunac’s home in the West Burnside Road area, lapping up whatever birds left behind. Four weeks later, the now four-pound tabby is still there – and very much in need of a permanent home. “We are just suckers I guess, both my husband and I,� Solunac said. “We kept (Lovey) here instead of the SPCA because it’s less stressful. We are (now) feeding her every few hours.� Over the years, Solunac and her husband Alex have taken in four dogs and two cats, all of whom somehow ended up on their front steps, badly in need of food and shelter. Four of the animals were returned to their owners or found new homes, a task that would have been much easier with some kind of identification on a collar or by tattoo. “Cats should be tagged or licensed, even if they (live) inside. I didn’t used to think we should, but now we do,� Solunac said.
skin are options for pet owners. Pamela Saddler, who runs non-profits Victorialostpets.com for lost animals and Broken Promises Rescue Society for rescue animals, is asking owners to have protection for their pets in place. “Five per cent of animals are actually tagged, so most are Sharon Tiffin/News staff untraceable,� Saddler Smidget the cat, front, rolls in catnip said. “Inside cats still at Lesley Solunac’s Saanich home. get out. It (may not) be Solunac, holding Lovey, hopes to find traceable back to you ever. (An ID tag) is the homes for both cats. only way for the animal to get back to its owner.� The SPCA and the Capital Saddler said she gets calls Regional District animal sheland emails every day about ters have websites where people finding lost or injured photographs of found pets are animals and at least five posts posted, but tagging makes the on her websites every day process much easier. about missing cats. “I don’t want to be a finger At worst, she says, it is for wagger, but this is hard,� Soluclosure. If a deceased animal is nac said. “When I have been found, owners will at least know looking for months at these postings of all these people who what has happened to their pet. “It is definitely emotional have lost their cats, it’s heartbecause it’s an ongoing thing,� breaking. If their cats had some Saddler said. kind of collar or identification “It’s $100 for life. It’s for peace they would probably be united.� of mind.� Tagging pets costs money, See crd.bc.ca/animal/cat_ but it can provide peace of id.htm for information on getmind, she added. Collars with ting a free cat ID tag. identities, unique code tattoos alim@vicnews.com and even microchips under the
Triathlon building shapes up
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The end of an era at a Saanich summer hotspot came and went last August, with the closure of Elk Lake Restaurant and Water Sport Rental. The shell of the restaurant, all that remains on the property at 5400 Pat Bay Hwy., could soon Image courtesy of Cittagroup be gone too, as the new This rendering shows a proposed two-storey office building slated owners look to build to replace the Elk Lake Restaurant. The offices will house LifeSport a two-storey office Coaching and Western triathlon offices, and a second tenant. building. we wanted to be there. We’re “When the (adjacent) mini Saanich council going to look for a tenant who golf lot went up for sale, we heard from the landowners appreciations that atmosphere.� hummed and hawed, and it Monday as they sought Saanich engineers are became the cat clinic,� Watson approval of a development recommending the current told the News in August 2012. permit for their west coast access from the property onto “We kicked ourselves for contemporary, wedge-shaped the southbound lanes of the missing it, so later we talked building. Pat Bay Highway be blocked Half of the proposed building, to the restaurant owners and off, making Hamsterly Road the it was great timing. They were which would have a total of 275 sole access out of the site. The ready to retire.� square metres of floor space, Ministry of Transportation and Watson and Regensburg plan would be occupied by LifeSport Highways is also recommending to sublet half of the building, Coaching. decommissioning this access. ideally to a like-minded tenant. Lance Watson and Paul Saanich council approved the “We’ve always had a strong Regensburg, of the Subaru development which will include sense of connection with Elk Western triathlon series and 11 parking spots and 26 stalls Lake – all the Olympians we LifeSport Coaching, have for bicycles. train there, we personally go had their eye on the area Watson says a lot of the running on that lake three to as a possible location for existing asphalt site will be torn four times a week, swim on the administration space for up to make way for trees and lake in the summer. For us it years before approaching the greenery. feels like home,� Watson said. Dere family, which owned the kslavin@saanichnews.com “Emotionally and practically, restaurant and land.
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, February 8, 2013
Coast Capital Savings limits service for new system Shutdown will allow for computer changes Megan Cole News staff
Coast Capital Savings customers will experience limited banking access this weekend as the bank shuts down most of its services from Feb. 8 to 12. The closures come as Coast Capital switches to a new banking system.
“We’ve had our current system in place for a number of years,” said Coast Capital Savings spokesperson Jay-Ann Fordy. “What we’re doing is we’ve purchased new system software and we’re moving all of our current customer information and data over to the new system.” While the upgrades will mean better service in the future for customers, over the weekend the nearly 500,000 Coast Capital customers will have no access to their account information. People will still be able to use their debit
cards to make purchases and to use ATMs other than Coast Capital’s, but all branches will be closed and online and mobile banking will be discontinued until Feb. 12 at noon. Fordy is encouraging customers who are using ATMs during the service disruption to use other credit unions to avoid banking fees. “The new system gives us the ability to make sure we can continue to provide products and services in a more modern way,” Fordy said. “One thing customers
will see right away is that we are eliminating transaction slips in the banks. When they go in, it will all be an automated system.” Coast Capital began to notify customers about the closures a couple of weeks ago through letters from the CEO and followed up with an announcement through social media, signage and reminders to customers as they visited the branches. The service disruption begins today (Feb. 8) at 3 p.m. mcole@oakbaynews.com
Tea Festival set for Saturday Teetotalers and tea lovers alike can find something new this weekend, as the seventh annual Victoria Tea Festival takes over the Crystal Garden. The one-day event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature 40 exhibitors. Tickets include admission to a variety of presentations. They start with Planning the Perfect Tea Celebration (noon), with Lorna Reeves from TeaTime Magazine, and wind up with an outlier, Josh del Sol from Level Ground Trading, who’ll speak on Coffee: From Field to Cup starting at 4 p.m. Proceeds from the festival go toward the Camosun College Child Care Services. Tickets are $20 each, available online at victoriateafestival.com, at Vancity (752 Fort St.), Special Teas (803 Fort St.) and at the door until gone. For more information, visit the festival website or call 250-370-4880. editor@vicnews.com
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