Oak Bay News, July 23, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

BREAKIENWGS N

SMOKHINO’T! 603 250-478-7

ICTORIA! V ! N A C N U D NANAIMO!

6TH ANNUAL

! Y L N O S Y A D 5 23-27 WED-SUN JUL

DL #30897 WWW.GALAXYMOTORS.NET • COLWOOD • 250-478-7603 • 1772 ISLAND HIGHWAY

OAK BAYNEWS

snapsh t

BOORMAN’S

SINCE 1933

Real Estate Property Management

our community in pictures

2045 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria

250-595-1535

PAGES A15-21

www.boorman.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

K PAC

AY!

FREE

BASE B GIVE ALL CAR D THIS AWAY FRID

oakbaynews.com

LC ARD

S FOR THE FIR

,5 T1

Going for gold in Glasgow Oak Bay High grad makes national field hockey team for Commonwealth Games Last November, Maddie Secco was named to the conference and regional all-star teams for her part in the Stanford Cardinals exceptional National Collegiate Athletic Association Div. 1 season. Secco was named to the AllRegion Second Team by regional members of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. One of Stanford’s best stickhandlers, Secco helped run the team’s powerful offence, which outscored opponents 57-19 during the season. Secco earned the award despite missing three of the team’s 21 games to compete with Team Canada at the Pan American Cup last fall, helping Canada win bronze.

Wilfred Lach photo

Oak Bay’s Maddie Secco, right, suits up for the national field hockey team to play in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland this month.

PLEASE SEE: Player stickhandles her way to Commonwealth Games, Page A5

COMING SOON!

OAK BAY tomf@vreb.bc.ca

250-893-5800

A wonderful family home located on the much sought after Island Rd, in the heart of South Oak Bay. The home boasts pride of ownership inside and out, and sits on an amazing 67+172 ft lot with a west facing rear yard. The home has been extremely well cared for and offers great character, with all the right upgrades.One of the many great features this home offers is 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs including a master bedroom with a large ensuite. This home is a very rare find and will generate a lot of interest. Give me a call for full details and be among the first to view!

Buying or selling in Oak Bay? Give me a call. Area specialization does make a difference!

Royal Le Page Coast Capital Realty

A2 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014- OAK

BAY NEWS

Child grabbed by angry driver A childish prank led to a complaint of assault on July 15. Police responded to a call from a woman who told them her two sons, age 10 and seven, were picking rosehips off the bushes along the road and throwing them at one another in the 200-block of Beach Drive.

One of the thrown rosehips hit a passing vehicle, the man driving took exception to this and confronted the boys. At one point, the mother told police, the 59-year-old man grabbed the younger child by the shirt collar and yelled at him.

Although he was not injured, the boy was emotionally shaken up. The driver was subsequently identified and issued a promise to appear. The matter has been referred to Crown Counsel for review. editor@oakbaynews.com

Traffic trouble for school Angela Cowan News Staff

dirt cheap this we ek

Locally Grown

Silver Rill Corn

6/$ 99

8am-8pm 7 days a week! pricing in effect July 23-30 while quantities last

Local Galey Farms

New White Potato es

Local Galey Farms

/lb

4/$ 00

Local Gobind Farms

Blackb erries

BC Grown

Carrots

BC Grown

$ 99

5 lb Bags

2/$ 00

Red Peppers

$ 99

/pint

Okanagan Grown

Lapin Cherries

60 lo cal it ems unt 7 7 BC it ems 215 organic it em s

B unched Carrots

59¢ 3

today’s produce co

locally owned & operated

BC Grown

/lb

Okanagan Grown

$ 99

$ 49

/lb

Wildflower & Fireweed Honey

Local Pacific Rim

Creamy & Smooth Peanut B utter 500 g

$ 99

Local

Asst. 200 g

$ 99

/ea

99¢ $ 29 1 $ 99 1 $ 99 5 /100 g

Island Raised

Ground Beef Roasted Chicken Breast English Blue Stilton Cheese

Voted

Best City

1 Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

/100 g

$ 99

/ea

SHED

/ea

Portofino

Wholegrain Hamburger B uns 6’s

2/$ 00

5 Stem Gladiola Bunches 6 Pack Veggie Starts

5 3/$ 77 9

2/$ 99 + tax

+ tax

/100 g

Voted

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

www.therootcellar.ca greater victoria business awards 2012

R YEA

16th

Voted

Best City

of the

2009

R YEA

17th

VICTORIA NEWS

2010

R YEA

18th

Voted

Best City

of the

2011

R YEA

19th

Voted

2012

R YEA

2013

R YEA

2014

Voted

720 g

1286 McKenzie Ave • 250-477-9495

VICTORIA NEWS

$ 99 POTTING

Assorted Flavours

Split Chicken Wings

Rustic Multigrain Bread

500 g

Holy Homous

/lb

Portofino

Local Van Isle

of the

Peaches

$ 99

Pickling C ucumb ers

15th

WINNER

business of the year (26 to 75 employees)

Follow @OakBayNews on Twitter

The proposed rebuild for St. Michaels Junior school will have to wait a while longer. At a council meeting held July 14, council and the public alike expressed support for the new school building, and for the open, ground level and green space-heavy design, but all said that there are further concerns that need to be addressed before construction can begin. Paul Merrick of Merrick Architecture presented plans with a variance that was reduced from a previous plan presented to council, and Nadine King of Boulevard Transportation Group discussed a parking and traffic study that was conducted on the school and roads surrounding it. More than a dozen members of the public spoke, with a wide variety of concerns. In addition to adjacent neighbours’ misgivings about the school obstructing their views, those who had been able to view the plans for the underground parking lot questioned its practicality. “I know the hurry that parents are in most of the time, and I don’t think they’re going to use it,” said Coun. Michelle Kirby. Parents are more likely to continue using a quick dropoff zone rather than parking, she said. Additionally, the plan presented had children getting off the school bus and having to cross two lanes of parent dropoff traffic to get to the school. Douglas Scott, a resident of Beaverbrooke Street, spoke on behalf of several households in his neighbourhood. “There’s no one amongst us that doesn’t support St. Michaels,” he said, “but we need to take more time to get there thoughtfully.” Scott listed congested traffic and parking as the foremost issues with the project. Ron Carter of Falkland Road echoed the car concerns, and added he is worried about whether the Garry oaks could actually be retained through construction. Other points raised included worries about the water table. One resident described an underwater creek in the area that already overflows in heavy rainfall, and another said she “guaranteed” that if the project

Merrick Architecture images

Neighbours expressed concerns about the proposed new building for SMUS Junior school which needs variance approval to extend it into the side yards. (Inset) Shaded areas on a sketch show where variances are needed. goes ahead, there would be a water problem. Dave Marshall, director of engineering for Oak Bay, said that the water table varies throughout the entire municipality, but that he is not aware of any possible problems at the future building site. “We don’t have any records of a water table elevation at this point,” he said. “It’s not something that’s been brought to our attention here in the engineering department.” Some residents were angered by the short notice they said they were given for the meeting, and several made comments that a number of neighbours were out of town and could not speak to the issue. Council had a number of questions for the architect and transportation group about whether above ground, safe and covered bicycle parking will be available to children; why there is only one point of access to the school for pedestrians and cyclists and whether blasting would be necessary to build the underground parking garage.

“The discussion tonight raises a lot of questions. I don’t think we’re at a point where we can move forward,” said Coun. Pam Copley. “There’s more time that’s needed.” Acting mayor Cairine Green emphasized that a traffic safety study needs to be conducted, rather than just analyzing traffic patterns. She also noted that she only learned of the potential water issue from residents at the meeting, and agreed that much more research is needed before moving forward. Council asked for more information on multiple access points, the bus drop off and adjacent loading zone for parents, the potential water issue, root zone management, covered bike parking on-site, possible shower facilities for teachers to encourage cycling, a tree retention plan, and the adjacent neighbours’ impact from the variance. Council voted unanimously to defer the approval of the variance until more information can be gathered. angela.cowan@vicnews.com

www.vicnews.com • A3

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014 CANADIAN MADE ACCENT CHAIRS. MANY STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM.

SOLID WOOD NIGHTSTANDS

REG. $465

295

EA Choose The

SALE

Choose The

FROM

695

#1-2745 BRIDGE STREET, VICTORIA

STYLE, size & Colour

In Made

SOLID WOOD END TABLES

2 FOR

250 590 7133

stain colour

WWW.MAXFURNITURE.CA

149

ROOM DIVIDERS

FROM

(ROOM DIVIDER SHOWN $150)

Quality solid wood furniture at clearance prices!

Photo contributed

The Victoria Village Squires Barbershop Chorus, seen here with former director Renee Michele Walrafen, will be performing on the front patio garden of Carlton House, 2080 Oak Bay Ave., on Saturday, July 26.

Barbershop a cappella goes al fresco Laura Lavin News staff

Well, Hello Mary Lou, the Victoria Village Squires Barbershop Chorus will be performing on the front patio garden of Carlton House, 2080 Oak Bay Ave., on Saturday, July 26. Residents and their guests are also welcoming the public to this outdoor event featuring the popular barbershop chorus. The Squires, who until recently were led by Renee Michele Walrafen, have been in existence for close to 50 years. “We had one old guy who was one of the organizers of the group, who just passed away a couple of weeks ago. … Bud Simpson, he was a great guy. He was the last founding member still with the chorus,” says Walter Benson.

POLICE NEWS IN BRIEF

Parents called for youngsters caught with pot

Police conducting foot patrols behind the Oak Bay Rec Centre found three young men at the running track seated on a bench. When the youth spotted police, they tossed something under the bench. Police

The group sings four-part a cappella. “It’s nice tight harmony. It’s the nicest form of harmony,” says Benson, who sings lead. “I’m lead. I’m lazy,” he says with a laugh. In barbershop music generally, the lead sings the melody, the tenor harmonizes above the melody, the bass sings the lowest harmonizing notes, and the baritone completes the chord, usually below the lead. “Most people think it’s old fashioned,

Did you know? n If you would like to join the Victoria Village Squires, you are welcome to attend a practice on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Centennial United Church, 612 David Street, Victoria. Go to villagesquires.com for more information.

then discovered two baggies containing a small quantity of marijuana, which were seized for destruction. The parents of the three were contacted.

Grocery store shoplifter caught and charged

On July 15, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police responded to a complaint of shoplifting in the 2100-block of Oak Bay Ave. A man was seen walking a cart full of groceries out of the store without paying. The 38-year-old was subsequently identi-

but we sing rock and jazz and a little old stuff – it’s a mix of numbers,” Benson says. There are about 30 regular members of the Village Squires, who hail from across Greater Victoria. “We have guys from Sidney and some from Langford and Colwood. … We have one from Sooke. We practise once a week at the Centennial United Church on Gorge Road.” The group is always looking for new members as well, those who can carry a tune, that is. “Pure, is the operative word. Someone who holds pitch,” he said. Benson sang in high school then stopped as he went into the working world. “(I) became an engineer and travelled all over the world. When I came back and retired, I went to one of their concerts and I thought, ‘I need to start singing again.’” Benson’s favourite barbershop tune?

“Hello Mary Lou, it has a nice rhythm and words.” There should be something for everyone to enjoy at the Carlton House concert says Benson, after all: “We’re just a bunch of singing fools,” he jokes. editor@oakbaynews.com

fied by police and charged for this and a number of similar offences. The man appeared in court and was released on a conditional sentence order.

did not appear to have been accessed.

Break and enter unsuccessful

On July 16 at 8:05 a.m., police responded to a report of break and enter in the 500-block of Linkleas Ave. The homeowner awoke to find the patio door ajar and money missing from two wallets. If you have information in regard to these or any other crimes, call the Oak Bay Police at 250-592-2424 or Crimestoppers.

On July 14, police attended the 500block of Island Road in response to an attempted break and enter. The homeowner discovered that someone had bent back the screen to the window in the sunroom, however, the home

The Chorus performs at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 on the front patio garden of Carlton House at 2080 Oak Bay Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend and hear some great harmony. Admission is free.

Thief in the night steals money from wallets

A4 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

Foster family experience drives summer toy collection Growing up with 85 foster siblings Tom O’Keeffe and wife Tina give from the heart Angela Cowan News Staff

The spirit of Christmas has come early to the family-run O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service garage in Oak Bay. For Tom and Tina O’Keeffe, their annual toy drive is one of the most important things they do for the community. They’ve both seen the heartbreak when families can’t afford Christmas. “I work with a lot of parents who have been in that position,” says Tina, who works as a school teacher and has also fostered children in the past. “I’ve met foster kids whose mom or dad have had to say, ‘Santa’s not going to come.’” “The hardest thing is when the kids go to school,” says Tom, “and other kids ask them what Santa brought them, and

they have to say ‘nothing.’” Tom has an especially unique perspective: he has 85 foster brothers and sisters. His mother fostered children for 35 years, and she would always have a basket of gifts in a back closet, just in case kids came in during the holidays. The O’Keeffes are doing everything they can to carry on her example. The toy drive started in 2007 when Tina, who had volunteered with the Salvation Army in the past, wanted to do something for the holidays. Tom suggested involving the garage, and within days, the first toy drive was set up. “The first year was great,” says Tina. “We probably had over 250 toys. (The Salvation Army) were here almost every other day to pick up.” Since

“Let’s overfill the shelves from Oak Bay. The more we do now, the easier it’ll be for them in November.” - Tina O’Keeffe

Angela Cowan

The staff at O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service get into the Christmas spirit with the first donations for their summer toy drive. From left: Adam Mayhew, Chris You, Tom and Tina O’Keeffe. then, they’ve averaged between 50 and 100 toys per year, she says. This is their second year doing the drive in the summer, in hope they can boost donations and increase the variety of gifts. “Everyone is already

under pressure to get their own gifts, and there are so many other programs that fundraise (at Christmas time),” says Tina. “People can only give so much.” A different type of toy is available in the summer as well, she says. Skipping ropes, basketballs and other outdoor activity toys offer an alternative

to the holiday and winter themed toys so prevalent in December. The Salvation Army usually sets up its ‘toy shop,’ a multipurpose room in its basement, around the end of November or early December, says Kyla Ferns, Communications and Events coordinator for the organization. “Once we know what

parents are needing assistance, they get an appointment with a volunteer, and they get to go and ‘shop’ for their kids,” she says. Last year, they provided toys to 1,077 children in 750 families. Each child receives an average of three to five toys, depending on the level of donations. The shelves can be a bit bare when they first open though, and the O’Keeffes want to make sure the Salvation Army isn’t starting from scratch. “If we could have a couple hundred toys already on the shelf to give them a head start, that would be huge,” says Tina. “Let’s overfill the shelves from Oak Bay. The more we do now, the easier it’ll be for them in November.” The O’Keeffes are collecting donations now until Aug. 29, and

Saanich Walk-In Denture Clinic Walk-In Denture Clinic WHY WAIT?WE WECAN CANHELP HELP NOW! NOW! WHY WAIT? • FREE Adjustments Home & Hospital Visits Happiness is is Happiness beautifulsmile! smile! aa beautiful

ConradDe DePalma Palma Conrad Denturist Denturist (250) (250)595-1665 595-1665

3581Shelbourne ShelbourneStreet Street 3581 www.walk-indentureclinic.ca www.walk-indentureclinic.ca COMECOME ON INON FOR IN YOUR FOR

FREE CONSULTATION! FREE CONSULTATION! YOUR

“I am proud to live, work and play in Oak Bay!”

Affordable Living for Independent Seniors

~ Dianne McKerrell

You don’t have to pay a lot to get a lot!

Dianne McKerrell Advertising Consultant

250.480.3205 250.858.9189 dianne@oakbaynews.com direct

cellular

818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4

www.vicnews.com

Call

250 383 - 4164

Even on a GIS budget you get... ✓ great rooms ✓ great food ✓ great friends ✓ lots of activities starting at $1,135/mth.

to arrange a tour.

All that is missing is you!

Operated by the Non-Profit Glenshiel Housing Society

606 Douglas St. | www.theglenshiel.bc.ca

toys can be dropped off at the garage, 1220 Newport Ave., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “New and unwrapped, and the only thing (the Salvation Army asks) is no guns,” she says. Donations are collected for infants to 18-year-olds. Teens often get left behind, adds Tina. “It’s easy to buy for babies, it’s easy to buy for eight- and nineyear-olds, but a lot of people think, ‘what am I going to get for a teenager?’” She asks people to think of what their own children would want if they need inspiration for older kids. “Gift cards to EB Games or Ardene’s, a book set, basketballs, even a cool water bottle,” she says. “They’re all the same kind of kids.” “Let’s build the box,” she says. “No child should go without a Christmas.” angela.cowan@vicnews.com

Drop off donations at 1220 Newport Ave., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Aug. 29.

Mayors talk Bay-Harbor tourism alliance Oak Bay’s mayor is investigating options to link tourism with our American counterparts. Nils Jensen took a trip to Friday Harbor last month to hook up with the mayor there and strike up tourism talk. “It’s a good tourism fit. It’s such an easy connection with the ferry,” Jensen said. He met with Carrie Lacher, mayor of Friday Harbor, the largest town in the in San Juan Islands, Washington and hopes to have her return for the Oak Bay Tea Party parade come next spring. “Then we can look at some joint ventures. It’s a matter of how we can collaborate,” Jensen said. “We have a lot in common in relation to geography and history.” cvanreeuwyk@ oakbaynews.com

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A5

Player stickhandles her way to Commonwealth Games Christine van Reeuwyk

village a few days in advance of the opening ceremonies held July 23. “The Commonwealth The slide from soccer into field Games are a significant hockey keeps proving to be a wise milestone in any decision Maddie Secco made as athlete’s career,” said a teen. Coach Ian Rutledge. “I kind of grew up loving soccer “While we have a and then, halfway through high significantly youthful school, I realized there are a team, I have always lot of cool been impressed by opportunities “Since the group’s ability to with field I was a little hockey. I continually rise to the occasion and showcase discovered I girl I’ve their talents against loved it when I dreamed of some of the best teams started putting in the world.” time into representing more Secco, a high-scoring it,” said the Canada.” midfielder, uses her early Oak Bay High years devoted to soccer - Maddie Secco grad of 2012. as an asset. This month, “Playing both sports the 20-yearsimultaneously helped old competes with Team Canada me with my game at the Commonwealth Games in awareness and being Glasgow, Scotland. able to read the game,” “I’m very excited to represent she said. “I think I bring my country. Since I was a little girl I’ve dreamed of representing Karen Ambrose Hickey photo pretty good vision and Canada,” Secco said. “I’ve never Oak Bay’s Maddie Secco, playing a high level of fitness. been to a major Games before for the Stanford Cardinal, in an Field hockey is a really so I’m excited to be a part of NCCA exhibition game versus fast-paced sport so that’s really important.” the atmosphere and live in the Michigan State in September. Her parents will make village.” the trek overseas, adding to the excitement. Over the few weeks since completing her “They don’t get to come to a lot of things just second year studying human biology and because we do a lot of travelling,” she said. Secco winning awards with the hockey team at Stanford plans to throw some support of her own behind University, Secco’s worked and trained almost the other athletes, perhaps taking in netball, daily with the team on the Lower Mainland. though Canada’s not sporting a team this Games. To get the feel of the competition they’ll face, “Of course there’s the men’s Canadian field the national team already made a trip to Europe hockey team there, so we hope to cheer them on in the spring. as well,” she said. “We did a tour to England at the end of May,” Canada fields a team of 267 athletes and close Secco said. “We got to play four test games to 100 coaches and support staff this year, it’s the against the English national team and three largest team ever fielded for a non-home Games. against the Welsh team.” The Games continue to Aug. 3 with scores online The team took advantage of a pre-Games tour, at glasgow2014.com. where they faced some teams they’ll see in the cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com tournament before they moved into the athletes

News staff

... s e s u c x E e r No Mo it”

the o t w Ne ws! e N y a Oak B

Reader Photo of the Week

Do you fancy yourself a pretty decent photographer, or maybe you’re thrilled with a particular photo you took? Why not send your best photo taken in Oak Bay of people, places or things to the Oak Bay News for a chance to win a gift card? Starting next Wednesday (July 30), we’ll be publishing our pick for Reader Photo of the Week. To have your photo considered for publication, simply email us a high-resolution .jpg copy to editor@ oakbaynews.com. Please include your name, contact information including municipality of residence, where you took the photo and what you like about the image. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Fridays to be included for consideration for the following week’s paper. Weekly winners will also be posted on the Oak Bay News Facebook page. Mark S. Egan photo Good luck! Bee balm blooms in an Oak Bay garden.

50 -70 %

rd “I can’t affonot to. - You can’t afford

e" have the tim 't n o d st ju "I y, ve 30 minutes a da - Don't you ha alth? to invest in your he 3 times per week

Signs * you up!

* Last Chance! Offer ends July 31

Reduce stress, depression, anxiety, increase energy and endurance, help manage weight, strengthen and boost you immune system, slow the aging process, improve sleep, combat disease and illness, build strong muscles, bones and overall improve the quality of your life. *Some restrictions may apply please see club for details.

Visit us online:

www.vifitness.ca

3170 3170 TILLICUM TILLICUM ROAD

Proudly celebrating our 21st Year!

2040 Oak Bay Ave. 250-595-3354 11 locations to serve you!

VICTORIA

LEVEL OUTSIDE OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE LOWER LEVEL CENTRE ACROSSFROM FROMPEARKES PEARKESREC. REC.CENTRE CENTRE• •250-475-7501 250-475-7501 ACROSS

StoreHours: Hours:Mon.-Fri. Mon.-Fri.9:30am 9:30 am--9:00 9:00 pm pm Store Sat. 9:30 amam - 5:30 pm pm Sun Sun. and Holidays ampm - 5 pm Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 11:00 am11:00 - 5:00

A6 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

YES awards

BAY NEWS

Honouring oak Bay’s exceptional youtH

Karate brother a YES man

This is the second in a series of nine profiles of Oak Bay youth – all 2014 YES Award recipients. Students were nominated based on volunteerism, exceptional academics, athletics and ability to overcome obstacles.

Teen scores sports award for commitment to karate Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Jean Newell earned the 2014 Oak Bay Young Exceptional Star award for sport. The YES Awards honour talented youth in Grades 6 to 10. The most recent highlight of his sporting career came in the form of a first for Canada. Jean and his older brother Geoffrey won silver in team kata at the Junior Pan Am Karate Tournament in Medellin, Columbia. It was the first time Canada placed in the finals in the 24-year history of that tournament. The trip to the podium included defeating Venezuela and Mexico. “These are “These are two powerhouse kata nations, so beating them was two powerhouse incredible,” Geoffrey says of the kata nations, so match. The duo lost to Peru. beating them was What stands out for 14-year-old Jean incredible.” is the noise level. - Geoffrey Newell “Loud.” The brothers qualified for, but couldn’t participate in, the world competition as the elder Newell turned 18 three weeks prior to competition. Highlighting his commitment to the sport, Jean has also qualified to become a national karate referee, a position usually held for those older than 19. In March, he was asked to referee at the North American Cup for Karate at the Richmond Oval. Another success dates back to 2012, when Jean won double silver in the annual U.S. Open in Kumite (sparring), as well as in kata in Las Vegas, the largest karate tournament in the world. Jean is also a home-schooled, straight-A student and an exceptional soccer player. “I still play soccer in the spring,” Jean says, but karate has taken focus. The brothers also engage in sibling rivalry in home games of basketball and ping pong, always pushing each other to perform his best. They plan to teach with Oak Bay Recreation, under the Karate Brothers banner, this fall. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

The Raw Pet Food Destination Facebook.com/Growlies

@Growlies

Jean Newell earned the YES award for sport. Much of his drive comes from competing with, and against, older brother Geoffrey. Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Come see our large & growing RAW FOOD SELECTION or call for LOCAL DELIVERY. WE ARE A KIBBLE FREE ZONE!

250.391.4475

3202B Happy Valley Road, Victoria (at Sooke Road) www.growlies.ca

WE DELI VE R

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A7

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY POSITIONS for Journeyperson, Sheet Metal Workers & Roofers. Will also consider Registered Apprentices. Union wages and benefits. Reply to info@smwia276.ca or fax 250-727-7154 Don Denton/News staff

A test of friendship Members of the Monterey Table Tennis Club (in blue) and the Victoria Chinese Silver Threads table Tennis Club pose for a group photo after their annual Friendship Table Tennis Games held at the Monterey Centre July 17.

We Rebuild Chimneys and so much more!

Specializing in all types of Natural Stone, Fireplaces, Chimney Restorations, Brick, Architectural Block, Glass Blocks, Walls, Patios and Walkways. Before you contract with someone else call us for a Free Estimate

250-478-3364 #121-937 Dunford Avenue Victoria, BC

www.robtournourmasonry.com

ROB TOURNOUR MASONRY LTD. Commercial & Residential Masonry Construction

Don Denton/News staff

The competition was both fierce and friendly at the Friendship Table Tennis Games. Top left, Chinese Silver Threads Ruilly Yin teams up with Monterey’s Heide Dobbe for a pairs match. Above, Joan Wells, of the Monterey Tennis Club and Lesley Cobus, Monterey Centre coordinator, pose with the women’s trophy won this year by Monterey. Below, six-year-old Vivian Le waits patiently for the games to begin after a break. Left, Monterey’s Paul Martin and Jim Anderson team up for a pairs match.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERSOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career.

Career Opportunities:

Child and Youth Care Worker ● Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker ● Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

CALL VICTORIA: 250.384.8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

Vision Matters Dr. Neil Paterson

Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

Sunglass protection Sunglasses, clip-ons and tinted lenses are used to block out the glare of bright sunlight. They can also filter out ultra-violet (UV) rays. These rays are invisible to the eye, yet potentially harmful. UV is thought to be mostly absorbed at the corneal level. This is the cause of “snow blindness,” an extremely painful condition. However, UV exposure is also a risk factor for increasing the formation of cataracts and the development of macular degeneration. Misconceptions exist regarding sunglass selection and protection. It is true that you can’t tell how much UV a pair of sunglasses is blocking by the color or the density of tint. Blocking UV light does not have to be difficult or expensive. Even a basic pair of sunglasses that claims to block 100% of UV almost certainly does. The advantage of some premium products lies in the quality of their optics and the ability to enhance the vision of the wearer. To get the best advice about sunglasses talk to an optometrist.

www.oakbayoptometry.com Dr. Neil Paterson Dr. Suzanne Sutter

Optometrists

100 -2067 Cadboro Bay Rd.

250-595-8500

A8 • www.vicnews.com

OAK BAYNEWS

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

EDITORIAL

BAY NEWS

Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Laura Lavin Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

The OAK BAY NEWS is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-480-3239 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com

OUR VIEW

What’s missing from the picture? Here at the Oak Bay News, we love when something new is afoot. And today, we’re really excited to show off our new feature, Snapshot! As we all know, nowadays, everyone is a photographer. Whether it’s with a little pointand-shoot camera, a smartphone or an iPad, we are “instagramming” our lives and the lives of our kids, pets, friends, grandparents – and yes, our food. A few weeks ago, we asked our readers to give us your best shot. Whether it be a day at the beach, a family outing or a fabulous sunset – and did Oak Bay ever respond. The result is seven pages of wonderful photos taken by the people of Oak Bay. In the newspaper business, we always wonder what kind of response certain stories or requests will get and we’re always surprised by something. Missing from your photos submitted for the Snapshot feature? Your lunch. With all our fabulous restaurants, we thought we might get at least one delicious looking meal. We suppose there are more interesting subjects around to photograph. What is the most frequently photographed item around Oak Bay? Our brilliantly colourful sunsets. Blooming flowers came in a close second. Maybe you all are a camera-shy bunch, but we did expect to see more people in your photos, and, we hate to say it, more deer. We do thank you all for your submissions and urge you to send your photos in for our new weekly feature, Reader Photo of the Week. This new feature even offers a prize! Find more information on page A5 of this edition of the News. Finally, last week we welcomed new columnist Natasha Ewing, who writes Tales from the Tide Pool, a peek into what lies beneath the sea. We hope you find this column interesting and informative as Natasha helps us learn more about our oceans and the critters that inhabit our local waters. 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.

2009

A tranquil scene is captured at the Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point.

Oak Bay News file photo

B.C. back in black, deep in debt with doctors and nurses, so we’re When the audited public unlikely to see the same cost accounts confirmed a $353 million control results for the current year. surplus for the last fiscal year, B.C. Ottawa’s health Liberal political staff were care transfer payment quick to remind reporters formula has changed, of the NDP’s main theme and increases are to be from last year’s election capped at three per cent campaign. a year by 2016, so this Pages of election quotes is the kind of spending from almost every NDP restraint all provinces are MLA were waiting to expected to produce. be distributed. It was a Education was the “bogus budget,” one of the only other ministry to more polite tags applied receive significant extra to the government’s preTom Fletcher funding last year, up $299 election fiscal plan. B.C. Views million despite continuing “It underestimates the enrolment decline. Like costs in a whole bunch health, the education budget of ministries and we’re going to goes up every year, and these have to review that because all increases, along with strong student of the decisions that we propose performance results, expose the in our platform will have to be rhetoric of the B.C. Teachers’ implemented,” said then-leader Federation about a cash-starved Adrian Dix, describing the NDP’s system for what it is. plans to tax and spend more. But the biggest fabrication of Skeena MLA Robin Austin last year’s election was the “debt targeted health care in the budget free B.C.” slogan emblazoned on debate: “Bearing in mind that our the side of Premier Christy Clark’s population is actually increasing, bearing in mind that our population campaign bus. The public accounts confirm is aging, I think it’s very unrealistic to think we can actually limit health that the province’s total debt rose to just over $60 billion, the latest care expenditures to 2.7 per cent.” of a series of increases since 2008. As it turned out, health care The much-touted balanced budget spending grew by just over two per is on the operating side, while the cent. It still went up by $360 million province continues to pile up debt from the previous year, but after to pay for the Port Mann megaannual increases of six or seven project, hospitals, schools and per cent had become the norm, other big infrastructure. this is quite an achievement. New Finance Minister Mike de Jong agreements remain to be negotiated

emphasized the difference between capital and operating expenditures. “We’re borrowing to build as opposed to paying for the groceries,” he said. “Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation, merely one of the most farfetched promises ever delivered in the history of B.C. politics. The legislature is to convene in October so the B.C. Liberals can pass a taxation framework for the nascent liquefied natural gas industry, which the government hopes will generate the revenues to ultimately pay off the province’s $60-billion mortgage. Meanwhile there is more capital debt ahead. The cabinet is expected to green-light the Site C dam on the Peace River this fall, a decade-long project estimated to cost $8 billion. Along with the public accounts, the finance ministry released a list of surplus land sales. The sale of 50-odd properties, some of them closed schools, netted the provincial treasury about $310 million, which accounts for most of the surplus. Was this “selling off the family silverware to try and balance the books,” as now-NDP leader John Horgan termed it before the election? It’s certainly not a revenue source to be matched next year. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

“Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation …

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A9

LETTERS

Piano noise makes life ‘Hell’ Attitude unacceptable the nerves. I will add here, that I have heard good playing a few times, and I love music when it is played well and presented in the proper place and time and not close to a residential area. There is a time and place for everything, and the busy corner of Oak Bay and Foul Bay is certainly not it. Here, hundreds of families live close by and there are a lot of seniors who are home all day who are being subjected to this noise until late in the evening. We who love music will listen to it at times and places of our own choosing. This project is forcing it on us day in and day out, hour

Art is welcome Many many congratulations (to the municipality) on two recent additions to Oak Bay life – and I think lifestyle. Firstly, the resting dog and the landing eagle. My wife and I catch a bus very close to these and have noted that they are a constant “conversation starter” and a regular subject for photographs. Children and adults of all ages at least pause and compliment what they see, and this has to be because of the utterly lifelike quality of what is on display. I think one additional benefit is that the eagle seems to have scared off the dreadful, noisy, messy and sometimes even harrowing crows. This is a real case of art and nature working together. I noticed this morning that some wag had placed a crow’s feather in the eagle’s talons – now that is real humour – and perhaps comment? Secondly, as I have sat there watching traffic reaction to the speed indicating lights, it is patently clear that this has an immediate admonishing effect on those applying too much pressure on the accelerator pedal. No doubt whatsoever as to the worthiness of this splendid device. As I understand it, both the works of art and the speed lights are only temporary installations. My plea, as fervent as my congratulations, is that both be made permanent. Derrick Johns Oak Bay

Damper the sound Re: Public Piano problematic for Avenue resident (News July 16). A large piece of thick Styrofoam, covering the back of the piano,

should decrease the noise problem, it worked for us with our TV. Terri Hunter Oak Bay

after hour. We must close our windows, get no fresh air, and even then, I can hear it. We can’t concentrate on other things, it’s nerve wracking and bad for our health. This is not right. That piano needs to be moved, we have put up with it for weeks now. This corner is the wrong place, our life has turned into Hell here. I am hoping that whoever is in charge will think this project over and find a better solution. How about putting it on the municipal hall lawn? I spend most of my money in Oak Bay Village – is this my reward? Ingrid Ross Oak Bay

Piano idea is ill-conceived My sympathies are entirely with Klara Woldenga and Jordan Peltier for having to endure listening to a public piano, whether they want to or not. Any sound, when unwanted, becomes noise, so that these two people are at the mercy of noise at a time when they probably would like to relax in peace after a day’s work, and are unable to get away from it unless they leave their home. It is particularly unfortunate that they are forced to close windows during hot weather. We do not pay sufficient attention to the physiological and psychological effects of noise – though these are wellknown through the use of music during the terrible days of the Nazi regime in Germany, which was used with devastating effect. Music as noise can become torture. I believe the notion of public pianos is one of the most ill-conceived by the municipality of Oak Bay, and would suggest that those who positively support the piano notion (according to Chris Hyde-Lay of Oak Bay Parks) request a piano to be installed outside their home. A public piano may be OK somewhere like an enormous European square (where you can get away from it) but not where there is a captive and unwilling audience – and for two whole months no less – agony indeed! H. M. McLelland Oak Bay

I can sympathize with the resident who is complaining about the piano noise at night. I agree that a well-played piano is a joy to hear at any time of the day but obviously this is not the case. What is more disturbing are the attitudes shown by the bylaw officer and the manager of parks. I have dealt with the bylaw officer on another matter with the same response.

What is happening to some of our community employees? This “too bad” uncompromising response is unacceptable. Lest they forget, we pay their salaries. Gregory Haskins Oak Bay

What do you think? Email editor@oakbaynews.com

“Bees gas assault a leper?”

Images courtesy of GN Resound

It is with great interest that I read the story Public Piano problematic for Avenue resident (News July 16). I would also like to voice my complaint about the public piano that is situated at the busy intersection of Oak Bay Avenue and Foul Bay Road. I live about 175 feet or so from the piano. Sound travels and you can hear the plink plunking noise going on all over the neighbourhood – and it goes on until all hours of the night. I am fed up to the teeth. I have heard some dreadful sounding noise coming from that piano. Kids of all ages have a go at it and just fool around. The whole thing is very disturbing and hard on

(Please pass the salt and pepper)

The smallest

thing can make the biggest difference.

FREE HEARING TEST Fully Refundable 90 Day Trial period. No Money Down for the first 21 days. ROYAL OAK 201- 4500 West Saanich Road, Victoria | 250.590.6569 GORDON HEAD 102 - 3930 Shelbourne Street, Victoria | 250.385.1111 OAK BAY 402 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria | 250.598.9884 FAIRFIELD 10 - 1516 Fairfield Road, Victoria | 250.590.2088

Working with your Physician for Better Hearing.

MONTHLY

DRAW!

Hearing Aids valued at

$5000

nexgenhearing.com

See website or call for contest rules.

Natural gas. Good for shaving expenses. Heating water accounts for about 25 per cent of your home’s energy use. Choosing a high-efficiency natural gas model offers plenty of hot water when you need it—plus savings on your energy costs. Rebates available. Discover the benefits and cost savings of natural gas water heating at fortisbc.com/hotwater. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-106.20 06/2014)

A10 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

VANCOUVER ISLAND

GERMAN AUTO IMPORT NETWORK PROUDLY PRESENTS THE

In Support of

Registration is Now Open! Sunday, August 17 | 11am-2pm 9800 McDonald Park Road, Sidney BC • Face painting • Crafts Stations • Bouncy Castles

• Tom Thumb Pedal Cars • Flyby Air Show

• Live Music • 50/50 Raffle • Live Auction

• Gourmet BBQ • Special collection In a private hangar

A special thank you to all of our valued sponsors this year! Diamond Sponsor

AA V

AUDIO VISUAL ADVERTISING

EVENT RENTALS

DL SOUND

Pr o m o t i o n a l Pr o d u c t s & G r a p h i c s

Auto Dealer Supplies & Graphics

www.vicnews.com • A11

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Fishy-faces only a mother could love

The ocean is filled with all sorts of wild, wacky and wonderful creatures. There are animals that don’t even appear to be animals, like the magnificent and beautiful glass sponges, to which BC is home to the only living reefs. There are animals that are little more then gelatinous blobs, and are literally named blob fish. And animals that really have a face only a mother could love. Despite the strange, weird and maybe even “ugly” ocean creatures, some marine animals are just so darn cute. When I say cute, I’m not talking about the charismatic dolphins, sea otters and polar bears. Yes, they are absolutely adorable and almost snuggable, but everybody knows those animals. The cute animals I’m going to share are the underdogs, the less noticed and the ones right in our ocean-backyards. First up on the eligible Natasha Ewing cute list is the Hermit Tales from Crab. Many people have probably seen a Hermit the Tide Pool Crab scrambling along the rocky shore or maybe even felt their sharp little legs tickle your hand as they gain the courage to walk along your skin. These timid little creatures have the cutest black eyes and a rather small body to shell ratio, almost making them look like they will fall over. However, hermit crabs do outgrow their shells and go on long adventures to find their next perfect home. The shells they acquire are from marine gastropods (snails) and thus come in all sorts of colours and sizes, but there can be steep competition to find the best one with other crabs ready to upgrade. The next time you’re at the beach, watch and wait quietly to see if any of the shells begin to scurry around, and you might just see a Hermit Crab. The next time you think about taking a shell from the beach, remember that shell could just be their next perfect home. Eligible bachelor number two is the Grunt Sculpin, named for the wheezing sound they

Spiny Lumpsucker make when removed from the water. These little fish only grow between two and three inches in length and are primarily all head. About 60 per cent of its body length is made up by its unusually large, rounded head and its fairly long snout. Unlike most other fish, Grunt Sculpin do not have any scales, instead, they have small plates and several short spines. They come in several different colours – creams, black, oranges and browns – and have a mottled and streaked appearance. Grunt Sculpins like to find shelter and hide out in large empty barnacle shells; with only their snouts protruding, they are easily camouflaged. Grunt Sculpins are awkward swimmers, so rather than searching for them in the water column, look for them crawling, hopping or jumping along the seafloor, using their finger-like pectoral fins for help. The third cutie on my list is the Dumbo Octopus. Although this critter lives in deeper (300+ metre) waters around the world, including off the coast of BC, it just can’t be ignored. Named for its elephant-like ears (actually fins), the 20 centimetre long octopus is extremely charming, but is not well understood. Although the Dumbo Octopus is typically benthic (lives on the seafloor), this little octopus can hover above the seafloor looking for food, by pulsing its webbed arms, moving its fins, or jet propelling. Last, but not least, the fourth cutie on my list is my absolute favourite, the Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker. The best way I can think of to

describe a lumpsucker is a gumball with fins. These wonderfully adorable fish are relatively small and have protruding eyes and very short fins. In fact, their pelvic fins have evolved into adhesive disks on their tummy (ventral side), allowing the fish to adhere to various types of substrate. With such small fins compared to their bodies, lumpsuckers have a hard time swimming and stop often for rests, using their suckers to stay in position. Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers come in several colours from grey to yellow to orange to purple NOAA Ocean Explorer and are covered with wart-like Dumbo octopus bumps, called tubercles. The next time you’re tide-pooling or diving keep an eye out for one of BC’s cutest fish – the swimming gumball. All of the ocean’s creatures serve a purpose and help contribute to the amazing diversity around the world. While the charismatic animals are stunning and majestic, don’t forget about the underdogs, they are beautiful in their own way. What oceanBrian Gratwicke dwelling animal do you think Grunt Sculpin is cutest? rate hands-on experiential ocean science into Combining her passions for eduthe classroom for Ocean Networks Canada. cation and the marine ecosystem If you have a question or comment for Natasha Natasha Ewing inspires K-12 email editor@oakbaynews.com. teachers and students to incorpo-

BAY NEWS

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A13

SMOKIN’ HOT ISLAND WIDE! NANAIMO! DUNCAN! VICTORIA! ALL VEHICLES MARKED DOWN - ENDS JULY 27/14!

5 DAYS ONJULLYY2!3-27

! R E H S A R C R O DO TRADES WELCOME, PAID FOR OR NOT!

WED-SUN

N’ I K O M S %

RATES FROM

3.99

DAY! O T E M O H E IV R ODAY, D T Y U B M O R F HOOSE C O T S R E D ! N E S L E 6 L 1 C I G H E IN C V N E A H 0 T IN F 0 F O 5 R E V ON SITE O N O R A E Y S

E C I R P T S E W O L ABSOLUTE

HOT!

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT

2008 FORD F150 XLT

Talk about a fancy vehicle! This BEAUTIFUL blue Edge is not only AWD, it’s one of the coolest rides on the road! DO NOT MISS OUT!!! Stk #T15682

24,888

18,798

$ BC Y! L ON

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

16,488 D AW

9,998

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD

AC, Cruise, Power Windows, Locks. Stk #D16311

28,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2009 MINI COOPER

BC ONLY! 2 New Front Tires! A/C - Leather Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Controls - 16” Alloy - Power Adjustable Mirrors. Stk #D16306

15,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

9,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Only! A great vehicle with lots of room for the whole family. Auto., pwr group, cruise and so much more. Come test drive today! Stk #D16308

BC ONLY!

26,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY!

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Vehicle Start Power heated exterior mirrors - Cruise Control - 1.4L 4CYL Turbocharged - 16” Steel Wheels - Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Backup Camera Steering Wheel Audio Controls Climate Control - Bluetooth - USB Port - XM Satellite - 7” Color Touch Screen - Oil Pan Heater - Front Bucket Seats. Stk #K16263

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen. Stk #V16301

23,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

B.C. ONLY! Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Stk #C16139

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229

At less than 105,000kms this SuperDuty is ready to get hauling for you! Stk #X15687A

19,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA BC ONLY! Freedom Top, Alloys, AC. Stk #C16272

28,398

24,698

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ND ISLANLY! O

2007 NISSAN SENTRA VANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY! New Rear Brake Shoes. Stk #F16082A

BC Only! This is a great commuter with lots of room, and fuel efficient too. Come see why we are voted number 1! Stk #D16310

2007 BUICK ALLURE CX

All new brake pads and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Suede Upholstery - Traction Control - Power Mirrors - 12V Power Outlet Cargo Net in Trunk. Stk #T16320

5,898

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 PONTIAC G6

NEW FRONT TIRES! Newly machined rotors A/C - Traction Control - Cruise w/steering Wheel Controls - AM/FM/CD Player. Stk #X16383

20,698

9,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WWW.GALAXYMOTORS.NET • COLWOOD • 250-478-7603 • 1772 ISLAND HIGHWAY

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MITSUBISHI RVR SE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,498

16,998

$ BC Y! L ON

2009 FORD F250 XLT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282

LOWS! KM

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

32,698

2008 MINI COOPER S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

21,498

$ BC Y! L ON

8,998

This local BC Titan has a 6” Pro Comp lift kit professionally installed by Westshore Spring a nd 4X4, rides on 35 inch Toyo Open Country Xtreme tires and aftermarket rims, chrome running boards, bull bar and fender flares. Don’t like listening to the radio, the Flowmaster Exhaust will make you smile when you hear the power of the 5.6L V8. Don’t let this one fall through your fingers. Stk #D16235

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

BC Y! L ON

2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4X

15,498

2012 FORD F150 XLT

29,398

BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C. Stk #D16048

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS

22,888

16,298

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4,998

Super crew, 6.5’ bed, AWD, BC Only. Accident free! New windshield, new rear brakes and machined rotors all around! Stk #F16305

BC Y! L ON

15,898

$ BC Y! L ON

A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save you the loss in buying new! Come find out! Stk #D16085

$1500 in recent work and under $5000 you will have a tough time beating this value! Stk #V16180A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MAZDA MAZDA3

NO ACCIDENTS! Great tires! This ultra fuel efficient Sentra has just 37,311kms! With the quality of Nissan, that’s one heck of a deal! Stk #C16111

2006 CHEVROLET HHR 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 NISSAN SENTRA XTRONIC CVT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,898

20,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

15,898

Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6R LTD

BC ONLY! ALL NEW TIRES, NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS! Stk #X16250

$ LOW KMS!

2005 KIA SPORTAGE

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

4,998

12,998

2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look has transcended this car from a flower power vehicle to a somewhat of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks! You have to see this car! Stk #D16209

BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires. Stk #S16163

2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K1500 LT

D AW

Sunroof, alloy, AWD Stk #F16183

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO ACCIDENTS! Great tires and brakes! This is a vehicle than go anywhere you want it to go and its 4wd system is perfect for all conditions! Fuel efficient too! Stk #D16115

NO NTS! DE CCI

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,698

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES

Mirrors, Windows, Locks. Stk #X16401

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,998

NO NTS! DE CCI

2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA A/C - Cruise Control - OnStar - Power

18,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Loads of extra space without affecting your gas bill. AC, Power windows and much more. Stk #X16467

8,998

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

NO NTS! DE CCI

This car is a fuel efficiency star and its roof even retracts with just one press of a button! You cannot pass this one up, ONLY 8,191kms!!! Stk #F16219

C ONLY!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

BC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076

16,998 B

2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGE

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! This vehicle is practically brand new! Stk #C16027

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

TY!

SMOKINT’ !

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015

21,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

5,999

BC ONLY! Great tires and brakes! Heated seats and backup camera! This luxurious Murano is a fast, fun and roomy ride! Whether it be used as a business vehicle, a family vehicle or a vehicle to haul around the kids, it is versatile enough do it all.Stk #C16010

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945

Stk #D15406

BC ONLY! New front brake pads and machined rotors! Stk #T15701A

This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm

100% OF INVENTORY MARKED DOWN FOR THESE 5 DAYS ONLY... prices will not be held over!

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH ED. 4WD

New brake pads and machined front rotors.

2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT

2006 CHEVROLET 2010 NISSAN MURANO SL COBALT LT

6,898 SPSOURPER

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

SMOKINT’ !

! Y L N O S Y A D 5

Due to production timelines some vehicles may sell before printing.

6TH ANNUAL ISLAND WIDE SALE... LOWEST PRICES, LARGEST SELECTION OF THE YEAR!

SMOKIN’ HOT ISLAND WIDE! NANAIMO! DUNCAN! VICTORIA! ALL VEHICLES MARKED DOWN - ENDS JULY 27/14!

7603 250-478-

! T O H ’ SMOKIN

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

E HICL VE

! S W E L A N U N N G A H N T I 6 .. . BR E A K

ON SITE

BUY A U TO SE

SMOKIN’ HOT ISLAND WIDE! NANAIMO! DUNCAN! VICTORIA! SMOKIN’ DEALS ON GREAT WHEELS!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BEST P

A12 • www.vicnews.com

BAY NEWS

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A13

SMOKIN’ HOT ISLAND WIDE! NANAIMO! DUNCAN! VICTORIA! ALL VEHICLES MARKED DOWN - ENDS JULY 27/14!

5 DAYS ONJULLYY2!3-27

! R E H S A R C R O DO TRADES WELCOME, PAID FOR OR NOT!

WED-SUN

N’ I K O M S %

RATES FROM

3.99

DAY! O T E M O H E IV R ODAY, D T Y U B M O R F HOOSE C O T S R E D ! N E S L E 6 L 1 C I G H E IN C V N E A H 0 T IN F 0 F O 5 R E V ON SITE O N O R A E Y S

E C I R P T S E W O L ABSOLUTE

HOT!

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT

2008 FORD F150 XLT

Talk about a fancy vehicle! This BEAUTIFUL blue Edge is not only AWD, it’s one of the coolest rides on the road! DO NOT MISS OUT!!! Stk #T15682

24,888

18,798

$ BC Y! L ON

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

16,488 D AW

9,998

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD

AC, Cruise, Power Windows, Locks. Stk #D16311

28,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2009 MINI COOPER

BC ONLY! 2 New Front Tires! A/C - Leather Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Controls - 16” Alloy - Power Adjustable Mirrors. Stk #D16306

15,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

9,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Only! A great vehicle with lots of room for the whole family. Auto., pwr group, cruise and so much more. Come test drive today! Stk #D16308

BC ONLY!

26,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY!

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen. Stk #V16301

23,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

B.C. ONLY! Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Stk #C16139

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229

At less than 105,000kms this SuperDuty is ready to get hauling for you! Stk #X15687A

19,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA BC ONLY! Freedom Top, Alloys, AC. Stk #C16272

28,398

24,698

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ND ISLANLY! O

2007 NISSAN SENTRA VANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY! New Rear Brake Shoes. Stk #F16082A

BC Only! This is a great commuter with lots of room, and fuel efficient too. Come see why we are voted number 1! Stk #D16310

2007 BUICK ALLURE CX

All new brake pads and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Suede Upholstery - Traction Control - Power Mirrors - 12V Power Outlet Cargo Net in Trunk. Stk #T16320

5,898

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 PONTIAC G6

NEW FRONT TIRES! Newly machined rotors A/C - Traction Control - Cruise w/steering Wheel Controls - AM/FM/CD Player. Stk #X16383

20,698

9,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WWW.GALAXYMOTORS.NET • COLWOOD • 250-478-7603 • 1772 ISLAND HIGHWAY

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MITSUBISHI RVR SE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,498

16,998

$ BC Y! L ON

2009 FORD F250 XLT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282

LOWS! KM

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

32,698

2008 MINI COOPER S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

21,498

$ BC Y! L ON

8,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

BC Y! L ON

2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4X

15,498

2012 FORD F150 XLT

29,398

BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C. Stk #D16048

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS

22,888

16,298

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4,998

Super crew, 6.5’ bed, AWD, BC Only. Accident free! New windshield, new rear brakes and machined rotors all around! Stk #F16305

BC Y! L ON

15,898

$ BC Y! L ON

A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save you the loss in buying new! Come find out! Stk #D16085

$1500 in recent work and under $5000 you will have a tough time beating this value! Stk #V16180A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MAZDA MAZDA3

NO ACCIDENTS! Great tires! This ultra fuel efficient Sentra has just 37,311kms! With the quality of Nissan, that’s one heck of a deal! Stk #C16111

2006 CHEVROLET HHR 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 NISSAN SENTRA XTRONIC CVT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,898

20,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

15,898

Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6R LTD

BC ONLY! ALL NEW TIRES, NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS! Stk #X16250

$ LOW KMS!

2005 KIA SPORTAGE

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

4,998

12,998

2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look has transcended this car from a flower power vehicle to a somewhat of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks! You have to see this car! Stk #D16209

BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires. Stk #S16163

2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K1500 LT

D AW

Sunroof, alloy, AWD Stk #F16183

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO ACCIDENTS! Great tires and brakes! This is a vehicle than go anywhere you want it to go and its 4wd system is perfect for all conditions! Fuel efficient too! Stk #D16115

NO NTS! DE CCI

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,698

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES

Mirrors, Windows, Locks. Stk #X16401

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,998

NO NTS! DE CCI

2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA A/C - Cruise Control - OnStar - Power

18,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Loads of extra space without affecting your gas bill. AC, Power windows and much more. Stk #X16467

8,998

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

NO NTS! DE CCI

This car is a fuel efficiency star and its roof even retracts with just one press of a button! You cannot pass this one up, ONLY 8,191kms!!! Stk #F16219

C ONLY!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

BC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076

16,998 B

2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGE

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! This vehicle is practically brand new! Stk #C16027

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

TY!

SMOKINT’ !

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015

21,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

5,999

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945

Stk #D15406

BC ONLY! New front brake pads and machined rotors! Stk #T15701A

This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm

100% OF INVENTORY MARKED DOWN FOR THESE 5 DAYS ONLY... prices will not be held over!

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH ED. 4WD

New brake pads and machined front rotors.

2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT

2006 CHEVROLET 2010 NISSAN MURANO SL COBALT LT

6,898 SPSOURPER

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

SMOKINT’ !

! Y L N O S Y A D 5

Due to production timelines some vehicles may sell before printing.

6TH ANNUAL ISLAND WIDE SALE... LOWEST PRICES, LARGEST SELECTION OF THE YEAR!

SMOKIN’ HOT ISLAND WIDE! NANAIMO! DUNCAN! VICTORIA! ALL VEHICLES MARKED DOWN - ENDS JULY 27/14!

7603 250-478-

! T O H ’ SMOKIN

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

E HICL VE

! S W E L A N U N N G A H N T I 6 .. . BR E A K

ON SITE

BUY A U TO SE

SMOKIN’ HOT ISLAND WIDE! NANAIMO! DUNCAN! VICTORIA! SMOKIN’ DEALS ON GREAT WHEELS!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BEST P

A12 • www.vicnews.com

A14 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

Oak Bay resident sinks his teeth into art gallery Laura Lavin News staff

Oak Bay Dentist Dr. David Zaparinuk and former View Royal mayor Bill Camden were elected to the Board of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria at the Gallery’s AGM last month. “I’m thrilled to be doing it,” said Zaparinuk. “It’s an exciting time coming up for the gallery. With the planned expansion, they’ll be able to more fully utilize the tremendous collection our gallery has. It’s been so stifled for space for so many years.” “Together with the rest of the AGGV staff, I am delighted to welcome Bill and David, who are both passionate community advocates, to the gallery board,” said Jon Tupper, director of the AGGV. “I look forward to working with them both as we build on the AGGV’s vision in the years ahead.” Zaparinuk, who practices on Oak Bay Avenue, is also committed to the community where he has lived for more than 40 years. He recently retired from the board of the Craigdarroch Castle Historical

board by Jackie Museum Society Hamilton, Anne after 12 years. He Russell, Fran has also volunteered Willis and Ruth with the local United Wittenberg, all Way and within re-elected for his professional second twoassociations. year terms and “I’ve always previously elected enjoyed local, members, Silvia community Bonet, John involvement. As many or most of Dr. David Zaparinuk Kirby, Michael Morris and Lynne us do, I feel it’s Woodruff. Pattiimportant to give Anne Kay and Fiona Hunter back to the community,” he were also appointed to the said. board. A chartered accountant, Zaparinuk encourages Camden served as councillor the community to get more (1988-1990) and mayor of View involved with the art gallery as Royal (1990-2002) as well as a it expands and restores its Moss director of the Capital Regional Street location. District (1989-2002). He is a “I look forward to community founding member and managing support as the project principal of Norgaard Neale develops,” he said. “It’s an Camden Ltd. The men will be joined on the important cultural institution for the city and the province. It’s an important economic engine for the city as well – n The Art Gallery of Greater this is a tourist town – tourists Victoria is the second largest enjoy the cultural institutions art gallery in BC; with the of Victoria. The more we most extensive art collection help them, the more we help in scope and size. ourselves.” Learn more at aggv.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com

Did you know?

Your community. Your classifieds. Crossword Crossword

• ATVs • Bicycles • Camping Gear • Kayaks • Student Rentals • Landscaping Service • Painting Service • Summer Jobs Summer is the perfect time to

ADVERTISE IN... 250.388.3535 email classified@oakbaybnews.com

ACROSS 1.ACROSS Hebrew unit of measurement 5. Falls back 9.1.Short Montmartre artist Steady 16. 7.Apulia capital (abbr.) Ruralregion Free Delivery 17.10.Teamster Intendedboss to assist memory 18.12.Blackbird Indian frock 19.13.They Salt___ treatment 20.14.Doctors’ group Clear wrap 21.15.Heavy cavalry sword Pop singer Springfield 25.16.Plain-woven Horse fly cotton fabric 28.17.Twosomes Rock TV channel 30.18.Misrepresenting Picasso’s mistress 31.19.Cotillion lady Ooze out 33. One and only 21. The last part of anything 36. Tell on 22. Exchange 37. Horse noise 27. 39th state 38. Honed to a point 28. Word of many parts 41. More igneous

42. ____ and ends 45. Concurs 46. Low, ebb and high 49. 33.Point Bleakmidway House between author’s NEinitials and E 50. 34.Tap Idolgently worshiper 52. Not 36. 21stmessy Greek letter 54. variation 37.Khans Mama’s partner 59. 38.Watch Most over important 60. law officer 39.Chief Jar cover 63. Simple 40. Comportment 64. Honeymoon 41.Abba Drop____ behind 44. Russian prison camp DOWN 45. Betrothal 1. ___ Lilly, drug company 48. Actor Ladd 6. The cry made by sheep 35. One of the Greats 2. River in N. Italy 49. Pasta flour 24. Av_____g: DOWN 7. Unit of volume 38. Small seal ring shunning 3. Expression of bafflement 50. Big London clock 25. Foreign Service 8. Immediate memory 39. Foot (Latin) 4. Volcanic mountain in Japan 51. Fingerless glove 26. So you know (abbr.) 1. Bunks 9. Don’t know when yet 40. Insecticide 5. Will Ferrell movie 29. Libyan dinar 2. Utter sounds 10. Paddles 41. Matador’s final passes 30. Not good 3. Teapot warmer 11. Carbamide 43. Didymium Today’s Answers Today’s Answers 31. A citizen 4. Black Am. cuckoo 44. South 12. Aftertropical E Dakota of Italy 32. Diacritical 5. Memorial architect Maya 13. Actual state of being 47. Central Germanmark river 35. Radioactivity 6. Microgram 14. Winter weasel 48. Capital of Yemen unit 36. Encomium 15. Metallic sound 51. Windsor Locks, CT airport 7. More uncommon code 22. Bahrain dinar 38. Lombardy capital 8. Hand grenade 53. Drive obliquely, as of a nail 23. I, Portuguese 40. Backless slipper 9. Blare consisting of the brain 24.Non-presidential Singer Stewart elections 54. System 41. Honk 10. and 25.New Just(French) introduced 42. spinal What acord monarch does 11. 55. Call 26.Dish ___ofBator, Mongolia 43. to 7thattract Hinduattention month 12. raw vegetables 56. __ 27.AAuld lang ____ 44.Carumba! Talk 14. disgraceful event gallons per day (abbr.) 29.7th W.zone African 45. Energy Saving Module 17. W. language of Greenwich 57. Million 58. A large body of water 30._____ Red-tailed (abbr.) 18. Park:hawk 94025genus 59. Earl Grey or green 32.Poundal Cast out(abbr.) 46. Type of whale 20. 61. Egyptian sun god 33. At that event 47. Payment (abbr.) 23. Print made from an engraving 62. Atomic #41 34. Larger than a rabbit

www.vicnews.com••A15 A15 www.vicnews.com

OAKBAY BAYNEWS NEWS- -Wednesday, Wednesday,July July23, 23,2014 2014 OAK

OAK BAY

snapsh t our community in pictures

Gabriel Merino, 3, takes a break from riding around Oak Bay Village, trying to take advantage of a short break in the heavy October rain. William Shepherd photo

A16 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

Susan Williams photo

Galute amidst the bluebells in Uplands Wild Park on Mother’s Day (May 11).

A glorious sunset lights up Oak Bay’s night sky.

BAY NEWS

Alan Thomson photo

Welcome to Snapshot! We are excited to present our new photographic tribute to life in Oak Bay – Snapshot. The Oak Bay News staff spend hours meeting and talking to people in our community. We love sharing their stories and getting to know them. As we’re out and about in Oak Bay, our photographer and reporters are able to capture people at work, play and engaged in various

activities of daily life. We know many of you are just like us, excited to capture those budding flowers, brilliant sunsets and fun, family outings. We’d like to thank those of you who shared your photos for this special edition of the News. We think our first Snapshot is a great example of a year in Oak Bay. – Laura Lavin editor, Oak Bay News

Fabrics & Interiors • Re-Upholstery • Blinds & Draperies • Slipcovers

Ask for Paul or Jamie Morgan

250-598-4011 2070 Cadboro Bay Road morgansinteriors@shaw.ca Doing our part to Make Oak Bay Beautiful on the inside

Spring begins to slowly arrive on Beach Drive looking toward the Marina. Betty Christensen photo

www.vicnews.com • A17

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Arnold Lim photo

An otter scratches itself on the docks of the Oak Bay Marina.

Mark S. Egan/News staff

King George Terrace provides a perfect vantage point to photograph a passing storm.

VANCOUVER ISLAND’s Premier Summer Arts Event

Purchasers Preview

Spring flowers bloom on a gate along Victoria Avenue.

July 24 • 7-10 pm

Get first choice of 375 works of investment-quality Canadian art.

Betty Christensen photo

SEAPARC Leisure Complex Sooke

A gala evening with great art, hors d’oeuvres & live music by Morry Stearns Trio Tickets $30

Show | Sale | Events

Fri July 25 – Mon August 4 BONNIE LAIRD DESIGNER’S CHOICE 2013

Open Daily 10 am Closing times on website $8 Day • $15 Show Pass $7 Seniors 65+ • Kids 12 & under FREE Artz4Kids | Tue, July 29 • 2-4 pm Artz4Youth | Tue, July 29 • 4-7 pm Admission $2 after 2 pm Seniors Teas | Wed & Thu, July 30, 31 • 2-4 pm Taste of Sooke | Thu, July 31 • 7-10 pm, $15 - tickets limited

Artist Demos & Talks • Live Music • Gift Shop • Bistro • Special Events

www.sookefinearts.com | 250-642-7256

Margaret McCormack photo

Even rainy spring days can be the perfect time to capture a wonderful moment.

Check out the Oak Bay News Snapshot photo gallery on Facebook

A18 â€˘ www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

Tommy Gogo plays the painted piano that sits at Willows Beach. Diane Sollis photo Margaret McCormack photo

Oak Bay News reader Margaret McCormack shoots up into the rigging of a tall ship in the waters just off Oak Bay.

Sweet Delights

Candy lovers beware, you won't be able to resist the sweet delights we have for you in our candy shoppe! Come discover sweets from around the world and back in time. We also specialize in making unique candy collections for any event.

(778) 430-4906 #113-2187 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G1 www.sweetdelightsvictoria.com

Come visit us today! A Barred owl sits on the branch of a tree. Rick Little photo

SPECIAL OFFER Bring this card in during your visit to Sweet Delights and receive a

FREE Cotton Candy #113-2187 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G1 Not valid with any other offer. Expires December 31, 2015

Oak Bay lawn bowlers prepare to launch bowls toward a little white ball called a jack. The bowls drive the jack to and fro, and when everything comes to a stop, the winning bowl is the one lying closest to the jack. This activity, known as a spider precedes some tournaments, like this one held on Canada Day. Eric Ballenger photo

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A19

Barry Thomas and his granddaughter Hailey start a sing-along on McNeill Bay.

Mary Thomas photo

Marina Jhuviell Domingo was excited to see not just one, but three seals at Oak Bay Marina.

Thinking of selling this Fall? Call today to learn more about how local market conditions are affecting the value of your home. Quintin Nicoll, 10, and Spencer Nicoll, 6, with their project to decorate their yard for Canada Day. Jim Nicoll photo

Miles Takacs When time and money matter!

CAMOSUN 2239 Oak Bay Ave.

250 857 6805

“

miles@lprealestate.ca

Miles was with us all the way. He was supportive and didn’t flinch when we jumped from wanting a condo to a townhome to a single family home. His guidance as a local expert was invaluable and we trusted all of his suggestions. They were always bang on. Miles helped us find the perfect home and we will remain his clients for all our future real estate needs.

“

~ A. Harris & S. Turnbull A bald eagle ignores an agitated seagull at the Oak Bay Marina.

Christina Aitchison photo

A20 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

A family of Orca whales is seen feeding off Trial Island on July 7. Christina Aitchison Photo

William Shepherd photo

Finn Atkinson, flanked by Rebecca Hartley, left, Claudia Singh and Kera Lee, scores a goal against the Oak Bay police in a friendly game of footy held at Monterey Middle school in October.

Sharon Tiffin photo

Edith Hamilton puts her hands up as she watches her bowl as fellow players Mary Scott, left, Hilary Hawkins and Greta Gropp react at the Monterey Recreation Centre.

Local Meats • Specialty Cheeses • Imported Sauces • Home Made Sausages • A Wide Variety of Free Range Products

Slaters From our family to yours for over 50 years

Make us a part of your day in Oak Bay

Geoff Martin

Cameron Doyle

Willows Centre at 2577 Cadboro Bay Road • 250 592 0823 • Tues-Fri 8am-6pm • Sat-Mon 8am-5pm

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A21

Benjamin Hirsch, in the arms of grandmother Elizabeth Causton, gets a close look at the Santa and reindeer display outside the Oak Bay Fire Hall on Monterey Avenue. Don Denton/News staff

Raymond Goff plays a game of darts as his opponents, back left, Lucinda Dickson and Irene Gavaghan look on. Sharon Tiffin photo

You’re invited

Aug. 8, 4-6 Aug. 9, 1-4

Come celebrate our one year! ✴ hats ✴ belts ✴ jewellery ✴ handbags ✴ ties ✴ scarves ✴ sunglasses ✴ cufflinks ✴ bridal

2552 Windsor Place 778.433.7178 Don Denton/News staff

Grade 2 and 3 classmates from St. Patrick’s elementary school, led by teacher Kathleen Seu, right, sing Christmas carols to entertain passersby on Oak Bay Avenue.

For the personal touch only a neighborhood pharmacy can offer call today for... ›› Medication reviews & chronic disease management ›› Vaccinations (Influenza, Zostavax (Shingles), Gardasil, Cervarix, Hepatitis A&B, Pneumovax & Tetanus) ›› Medicine cabinet cleanup/disposal ›› Womens Health issues including counseling on peri-menopause & menopause ›› Specialty compounding including bio-identical hormone preparations & veterinary products 2517 Estevan Avenue ›› Syringe & sharps disposal Ph: 250 598 2517 Fax: 250 598 2512 ›› Compliance packaging of medications & much more www.estevanpharmacy.com

Estevan Pharmacy

www.vicnews.com A22 â€˘www.oakbaynews.com

/AKĂĽ"AYĂĽ .EWSĂĽ $EADLINES 7EDNESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET -ONDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET &RIDAYx xAM &RIDAYĂĽ%DITION 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ ).ĂĽ/2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ !00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x !../5.#%-%.43 42!6%, #(),$2%. %-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%

!'2%%-%.4

)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIĂ™EDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx Ă™RSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx Ă™RSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIĂ™EDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL

$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.

!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIĂ™EDx BYx Ax BONAx Ă™DEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED

#/092)'(4

#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIĂ™ED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW !DVERTISEĂ–ACROSSĂ–6ANCOUVERĂ– )SLANDĂ–ANDĂ–"RITISHĂ–#OLUMBIAĂ– INĂ–THEĂ–BEST READ Ă–MOSTĂ–TRUSTEDĂ– COMMUNITYĂ–NEWSPAPERS

Wednesday, July23, 23, 2014, 2014 - OAK Wed, July OakBAY Bay NEWS News

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

INFORMATION

LEGALS

TIMESHARE

MEDICAL/DENTAL

VOLUNTEERS

FRIENDLY FRANK

CANCEL YOUR TimeshareNo Risk Program, Stop Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice. Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

THE VICTORIA Dragon Boat Festival takes place in the Inner Harbour from Aug. 15 to 17, and volunteers are needed for traffic, information, food service and other fun tasks. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

2013 FAX Brother Intellifex775, phone and copier, $30. Call (250)656-7786

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or visit us online: www.canadabenefit.ca. DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profit organization committed to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

LEGALS

U-HAUL MOVING & STORAGE Topaze Avenue Claims Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at:

776-790 Topaze Avenue Victoria, BC 250-382-4711 112 Cameron Good 3274 Glasgow Avenue, Victoria, B.C 113 Huey Godron 302-2549 Dowler Place, Victoria, B.C. 119 Earl Lacharity 6-502 Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C.

U-HAUL MOVING & STORAGE Queens Avenue Claims Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at:

644 Queens Ave, Victoria, BC (250) 381-2271 1102 Brandon Groenewold 2819 Colquitz Avenue, Victoria, B.C. 2001-1A Gordon Reimier #140 - 45617 Lewis Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. 2001-4A John Swietalski 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria, B.C. 2001-5B Peter Nykulaik 525 Ellice Street Victoria, B.C. 3043-A Beverly Vipond PO Box 39010 3695 W10TH Avenue Vancouver, B.C. 3060 Farell Laszynskyj 414 Creed Road, Victoria, B.C. A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs. August 7, 2014. Viewing 2:00PM - 4:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1978 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1Q87L8L620134 Owner C. Butt 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4BL11E85C274431 Owner T. Reynolds 2007 BWM 3 Series WBAWC33577PD07421 Owner M. Alattas 1987 YAMAHA JYA1YA004HA000362 Owner D. Williams Will be sold on August 6, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

253 Solin Touch 2588 Carry Road, Victoria, B.C. 260 Allan Schmegelsky PO Box 53005 RPO City Center, Victoria, B.C. 306B Aaron Craig 201 827 North Park, Victoria, B.C. 318 Naomi Simpson 1527 Oakrest Drive, Victoria,B.C 321A Mark Onischuk 620 Toronto Street, Victoria, B.C. 321B Sarah Schenck 472 Burnside Road, Victoria, B.C 337 Gary Earl Lacharity 502 Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C. A217 Kindra Turley 611-3185 Tillicum Road, Victoria, B.C. A218 Morgan Gibson 2622 Prior Street, Victoria, B.C. A233 Cory Moore 1035 Pendergast Street, Victoria, B.C. Aa4076b Robert Kazmiruk 1215 Queens Avenue, Victoria, B.C. A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs. August 7, 2014. Viewing 10:00PM - 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

PERSONALS CONNECT INSTANTLY with sexy local singles free trial! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010 www.livelinks.com 18+ MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

LOST AND FOUND CORD-LESS EWBANK carpet cleaner w/full bottle of cleaner, $40. (250)656-1238. FOUND: SET of keys in Gordon Head on Eric Rd (between Malton and Livingstone). Call (250)477-5882 to identify.

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

TRAVEL FOUNTAIN OF Youth Spa and RV Resort Offers more vacation for less money, hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. www.foyspa.com or 888-8000772.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Mâ€™AKOLA Housing needs a REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER to lead & manage up to 12 staff. Visit: makola.bc.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

â€˘ Certified Home Study Course â€˘ Jobs Registered Across Canada â€˘ Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

,OOKINGĂ–FORĂ–AĂ–.%7Ă–JOB XXX MPDBMXPSL DB

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Join one of North Americaâ€™s most respected & fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta & has won numerous employer awards. Flatiron Constructors has an immediate need for:

â€˘ Formwork Carpenters â€˘ Apprentice Carpenters â€˘ Skilled Laborers â€˘ Grade Checkers â€˘ Heavy Equipment Operators This is an opportunity to join us in the Edmonton Area. The Northeast Anthony Henday Drive project includes the construction of 27 kms of six and eight-lane divided roadway, nine interchanges, two flyovers, eight rail crossing & two bridges across the North Saskatchewan River.

PERSONAL SERVICES

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ€™ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

canadarecruiter@ ďŹ‚atironcorp.com

Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

VOLUNTEERS AIDS VANCOUVER Island requires a writer/researcher to support an established curriculum outline on health and safer use of drugs for its Street School. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. GREATER VICTORIA Public Library needs Teen Reading Buddies age 13 and up with fluent English skills to assist children in grades 2-4 with literacy activities for a week in the summer. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PATIO CART w/built-in ice box/cooler, 4â€™x20â€?x30â€?h, $50. Call (250)479-4574. STEEL-TOED BOOTS, 8-8.5 womenâ€™s, still in box, $60. (Buffalo) (778)265-1615. TABLE FAN, vintage, $75. Bamboo curtain, suitable for doorway. $24. (778)440-3334. WOODEN DESK Chair $15. 2 end tables, pine $15. 5 copper pots $45. (250)477-8442.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants, until July 31. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

or forward your resume:

PLUMBERS

BOOKS: WHAT Docâ€™s Donâ€™t Tell re Menopause $6., La Rousse Dictionary-Croises $8. (250)477-1819.

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

www.ďŹ‚atironcorp.com

Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)

3 SETS of tea cups and saucers (Royal Albert Petit Point), $30 per set. (250)380-1513.

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

You can view all skilled trade and construction management positions and apply via

Build The Best. Be The Best!

2 Balcony new chairs w/seat covers $25. 14â€?stool, blk leather seat $15. 250-388-6725.

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 PATIO LOUNGE Inflatable, $29. Call (250)477-2947.

FREE ITEMS FREE JVC 30â€? TV with stand. and a Rocker recliner, both good cond. (250)477-8442.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

OFFICE CORNER computer desk, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 24â€? x 72â€?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $150. Call Jim at 250-6561151, ext.126. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

OAK BAY News NEWS Wed, - Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Oak Bay July 23, 2014

www.vicnews.com A23 www.oakbaynews.com â€˘A23

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

LOTS

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

SOOKE, 1 Bdrm + office. Lrg, grnd level. c/w f/p, office, lndry rm, storage. Utilities incl, $850 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337

$50 to $1000

RENTALS

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

APARTMENT/CONDO FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

SIDNEY. PATIO condo. Aug. 1st. 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. (250)654-0230.

Your Community

ClassiďŹ eds

HOUSESITTING

can take you places!

HOUSE AND pet sitter from Winnipeg seeking to house and pet sit in Victoria, B.C. this winter - perhaps January to March. I will lovingly care for your home and pets. My dates are very flexible. Phone Celia at 1.204.396.3930

AUTO SERVICES

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

SUITES, LOWER

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

#,!33)&)%$3Ă–7/2+

Ă–Ă– UP QMBDF ZPVS BE UPEBZ

Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA seeks further opportunity at NEB hearings Revised time line adds time for cross-exam says Weaver The National Energy Boardâ€™s extended time line for Kinder Morganâ€™s Trans Mountain pipeline hearings offers a perfect opportunity to introduce oral cross-examination into the hearing process, says Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak BayGordon Head and Deputy Leader of the B.C. Green Party. The National Energy Board announced that it has revised its time line for the pipeline hearings. The new time line will put the regular hearing process on hold for three months while Trans Mountain files supplementary information on its new pipeline corridor through the City of Burnaby. â€œI completely support the three month extension so that the necessary information on the new route can be tabled and reviewed Andrew by the NEB and by intervenors,â€? says Andrew Weaver, who is the only B.C. MLA with intervenor status in the hearing process. The three-month extension would have put the NEBâ€™s final deadline to submit its recommendations to the federal cabinet right in the middle of next Octoberâ€™s federal election. However, the time line has been extended by an additional four months, pushing the decision until January 2016. Extending the time line for the Trans Mountain Hearing Process was debated earlier this year,

when Weaver supported a motion that requested that the NEB include oral cross-examination as part of the Hearing Process. The NEB rejected the motion on the grounds that they had to meet a legislated time line for reviewing the project. â€œGiven that an extension has been granted so that new evidence can be brought forward, I hope the board will reconsider its decision on oral cross-examination,â€? says Weaver. â€œThere is no replacement for questioning Trans Mountainâ€™s evidence in person, particularly in light of the inadequate written responses that Kinder Morgan has been providing to intervenors.â€? â€œIf the Board is willing to extend the time line so new Weaver information can be introduced by Trans Mountain, I would hope they would consider using the extended time line so that something as essential as oral cross-examination could be introduced to test companyâ€™s evidence,â€? he says. editor@oakbaynews.com

ďŹ l here please

What do you think?

SERVICE DIRECTORY 250-388-3535 Call us today â€˘ 388-3535 â€˘

FAIRFIELD- close to the Cook St Village & schools. 3 bdrm+ W/D. $1350. (250)384-4925.

Email editor@oakbaynews.com

#OMPLETEĂĽGUIDEĂĽTOĂĽPROFESSIONALĂĽSERVICESĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽCOMMUNITY

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

PETEâ€™S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053. RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

OAK BAY Woodcraft. Hardwood floor specialist. Call (778)977-8229 or email to: oakbaywoodcraft@gmail.com Refâ€™s avail upon request.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â€˘ Lawn Maintenance â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Hedge Trimming â€˘ Tree Pruning â€˘ Yard Cleanups â€˘ Gardening/Weeding â€˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, gardening, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

GARYâ€™S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Refâ€™s avail. 25 yr exp

DRYWALL

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.

GARDENING

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

HANDYPERSONS

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131. JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â€œQuality is our Guaranteeâ€?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS! or bcclassiďŹ ed.com âœ” 250.388.3535

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 âœŤ DONâ€™S PAINTING âœŤ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TREE SERVICES BUDDYâ€™S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BOBâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

DAVEâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

PLASTERING

FOR YOU!

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

250.388.3535

A24 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - OAK

BEFORE

BAY NEWS

YOUR FINAL DECISION LET US GIVE YOU A QUOTE! YOU MAKE

VICTORIA’S LEADING

NATURAL STONE CONTRACTOR

NATURAL STONE,

NATURAL WONDER

LOCAL FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1997 free estimates 250-478-3364

#121-937 Dunford Avenue, Victoria, BC Follow us on

Facebook and

www.robtournourmasonry.com

Twitter

BRICK • CONCRETE BLOCK • GLASS BLOCK • NATURAL MAN-MADE STONE • CHIMNEY RESTORATION • HERITAGE RESTORATION