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Painters’ perspectives Painters with the Al Frescoes plein air group, from left, Delia Sansom, Peter Paterson, Sharon Stone, Audrey Alsterberg and Peter Dowgailenko find a variety of views to create their art during a visit to Cattle Point on a sunny day. Forecasts shows sunshine set to stay all week.

Residents protest plan for Crestview home Angela Cowan News Staff

In the middle of what Oak Bay council thought was going to be a series of routine building variance approvals, a number of residents from Crestview Road spoke out in protest against the plans for a 7,000-plus

square foot home in their midst. Concerns were raised about the proposed plans at 3671 Crestview Rd. regarding the addition of a second storey, variances requested to allow greater square footage, privacy issues regarding the decks, limited sunlight in adjacent properties and the sheer size of the house

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Oak Bay actor brings Shakespeare outside In her outdoor debut, professional actor, instructor tackles Taming and Henry V Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

The magical light of sunset amps up the magic of Shakespeare says actor Adrienne Smook. Smook, who shares her knowledge with students at the Canadian College of the Performing Arts in Oak Bay, is among those performing during the 24th Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival that features Henry V and The Taming of the Shrew until Aug. 16 on the grounds of Camosun College’s Lansdowne Campus. “It’s a beautiful venue. Experiencing these words out in nature is particularly affecting I think,” says Smook, who not only teaches at CCPA but spent her early years living in Oak Bay. “When you’re out there with the elements it makes it all the more real and exciting. There’s something about the little bit of breeze in your hair or little bit of rain.” The long shadows and shifting colours of sunset along with the evening breeze are something the actors enjoyed during rehearsals heading into the start of the festival this week. Smook portrays Kate in Taming of the Shrew and Fluellen in Henry V and works alongside two of her CCPA voice students, Alexa MacDougall and Ursina (Sina) Luther. “It’s exciting to watch them use the skills they’ve been developing

at the school,” Smook said of the students entering third year. “It’s a new level of appreciation for what training does for performers. To have known these students in class and then seeing them in the context of rehearsal … it’s very rewarding and inspiring.” Henry V is about a new king determined to prove his right to rule a kingdom torn apart by strife. Insults from France lead Henry to make a rash decision to go to war. But his moving speeches, bravery and leadership lead his army to victory over the French, ending in his marriage to the Dauphine of France. The Taming of the Shrew is about a merchant with two daughters, one who is sweet and mild-mannered, the other who is bad-tempered and cantankerous. Their suitors try everything to win their hearts, leading to false identities, secret weddings and hilarious fiascos. The festival’s acting company performs both plays led by classically trained professional mentor actors – Smook and Julian Cervello. “We work with the director and artistic director to provide mentorship, education and professional formation for the rest of the cast, which includes acting students, community actors and two junior company members. The GVSF is a professional festival with an educational commitment to its grassroots in Victoria’s budding talent,” said Smook, who trained

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Canadian College of the Performing Arts instructor Adrienne Smook and Alexa MacDougall perform in Henry V in Victoria as part of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival. at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London. Both festival plays are directed by long-time society associate and festival founder, Clayton Jevne. “As an instructor I work primarily with students. In this context we’re all together as student, as professionals, (and) all exploring this work and then taking that work directly onto stage and into rehearsal performance,” Smook added. Tickets are available online at ticketrocket.org, The Papery, Ivy’s Bookshop and at the festival.

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Tickets range from a $19 single play ticket to a $42 festival pass. “This is a festival for everyone,” said Karen Lee Pickett, artistic director. “Shakespeare’s works aren’t antiquated – they’re exciting, moving and engaging experiences, particularly in the open park setting of Camosun. Parents bring their children to our shows because they connect with the stories on stage.” Henry V runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday while The Taming of the Shrew is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until

Aug. 16 at Camosun College’s Lansdowne Campus. Picnic dinners, musical performances and pre-show presentations kick off most evenings. “I’m looking forward to sharing these stories with audiences,” Smook said. “I’m looking forward to standing on stage, looking out and seeing all those faces and being able to share these beautiful words and beautiful stories that are hundreds of years old but still have so much relevance.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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The only variance that the plans needs approval for is an increase in total square footage, due to an oddity in the average grade that caused the basement square footage to be included, said Coun. Kevin Murdoch. Normally, he said, basements are not counted in total square footage. Paul Terry, the builder and representative for the owners of the proposed house, was surprised that there was a backlash from the neighbours. “We’re recycling a 1964 house, re-using the bones of what is a very good house,” he said. “We’ve tried to do everything correctly. I’m astonished that the design has caused such concern.” Neighbour Rhondda Tolen’s major concern is having the sun blocked from her property by the additional height of the proposed building. Her living room is sunken, she said, and would have little to no winter sun. She also said her back deck is less private after the developer removed an evergreen from the adjacent property. Jodi Mckeown Foster, also of Crestview Road, said that of a survey she had helped conduct of the residents, 75 per cent of them are against the building plans they had seen, calling it a “McMansion” on one occasion. “It was very upsetting to our residents that this changes the look of our street,” she told council. Several other neighbours also expressed concern about

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Construction can begin at 3671 Crestview Rd. now that council has approved a variance to allow for greater square footage. a stand of Garry oaks and a sequoia in the front yard being retained and protected through construction. Coun. Michelle Kirby, who had seen the proposed plans for the expansion to 3671 Crestview Rd. at a previous council meeting, was also surprised with the protests. “I did not feel at first glance that this would ever bring out a crowd from the street,” she said. She added that the building plan drawings likely didn’t reflect what the house

would actually look like once built, and noted that the house would only cover 22 per cent of the lot. “I think it’s much worse on paper.” Council asked if the builder and designer would be willing to have an open house with more detailed drawings to better show the residents of Crestview what the proposed building would actually look like. Terry and Kendrick readily agreed. “In hindsight, I wish we’d had more time to talk to

the neighbours. We can explain it better,” said Terry. Murdoch added that the house is only a 0.33:1 ratio of house to lot, which is much smaller than the standard 0.4:1 ratio. He also said that before the bylaws were changed in 2007, the proposed plans would not have needed any variance approval. Neighbour Virginia Tucker said that an open house and more thorough explanation with the builder would satisfy her concerns, and wanted

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Lawn equipment swiped post-mow

On July 25 at 12:16 p.m., police responded to a report of a theft that occurred near Central Avenue and St. Patrick Street. A gardener had finished mowing a lawn and left it unattended for a few minutes. When he returned, the red Toro lawnmower was gone. No suspects identified at this time. reporter@oakbay news.com

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Learner motorcyclist ends ride in bushes Charges are pending after an Oak Bay police officer noticed a motorcycle northbound on Beach Drive near GlenlyonNorfolk School on July 24 just before 10 p.m. The bike was being driven significantly faster than the 40 km/h posted speed limit. The officer attempted to pull the motorcycle over but the rider accelerated away from police. The police officer did not engage in a pursuit however

followed the route where the motorcycle was last seen. A thorough patrol of the area located the motorcycle and rider, who had lost control and gone off the road near Cattle Point landing in the bushes. Police determined the rider had a motorcycle learner’s licence with a restriction not to ride after dark. The rider was taken to hospital and released the next day.

Naked man mars Willows walk On July 22nd, at 4:40 p.m., two women were walking along Willows Beach when a naked man in his 40s stood up from where he was sitting. When they walked around him he began committing an indecent act. When they looked back, the

Caucasian man was dressing in a white ball cap, dark T-shirt and unknown coloured shorts. The man was last seen on the north end of the beach. Further investigation and inquiries are ongoing. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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Teachers Selena Jensen, left, of Lambrick Park secondary; Tara Baird, Monterey middle school; Martha Dietiker, Vic High and Connie Warrender of Spectrum community hold the line outside the Tolmie Boardroom.

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Uplands elementary, board office on Boleskine continue to be picketed Drew McLachlan News staff

While school is out of session, Victoria teachers will be holding the line at two locations this summer, although with minimal attendance. Tara Baird, who teaches at Monterey middle school, has taken 22 four-hour shifts picketing outside the Tolmie board office on Boleskine Road, along with four other teachers from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thanks to a $1.5 million donation from Ontario teachers, those who sign up to picket are given $50 per shift, a respite after not receiving any strike pay during the last two weeks of the school year. “A lot of teachers have to take other jobs during the summer,” Baird said. “I’m just really lucky because my husband isn’t a teacher.” Along with the board office, a two-person picket line is in place at Uplands elementary, which houses the Victoria International High School Program’s administrative

offices. The Tolmie and Uplands buildings are the only locations open during the summer in the school district, aside from the facilities department offices adjacent to Burnside elementary school, which teachers will not be picketing due to a court injunction.

“A lot of teachers have to take other jobs during the summer. I’m just really lucky because my husband isn’t a teacher.” – Tara Baird

“The point of a picket line is to disrupt the employers’ ability to do work as usual, and we can still do that during the summer,” said Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association vicepresident Jason Gammon. “We also need to keep the public informed on what’s going on… public support has been pretty positive so far.”

CUPE representative Kevin Rose said his union’s plan for the summer remains the same – if members see a picket line, they’ll respect it. He said that most CUPE workers across the province have been able to continue work as usual, though picketing “remains an issue in pockets.” While numbers in Victoria have dwindled since the end of the school year, other school districts such as Sooke are still seeing strong numbers. Paul Waterlander, who teaches at Belmont secondary in Langford, said pickets are taking place at eight locations each day, with lines up to a dozen strong. He also said that a large protest event to be held in late August is currently in planning. “We need to show people that teachers are committed to getting a good contract, and a good education system,” Waterlander said. “We want school to start as normal on Sept. 2, and we want to be there teaching.” reporter@vicnews.com

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This is the third 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.

Hero Holiday offers glimpse into humanitarian work Christine van Reeuwyk

Hero Holiday again next year. What that role is, I don’t know,” she said. Her work with the Hero Holiday program and dedication to dance Although a Saanich resident, and sharing her knowledge are Isabella McNamee adores Oak Bay High, intentionally selecting it upon among the reasons she was awarded an Oak Bay Young leaving Cedar Hill middle school Exceptional Star Award. because of the myriad programs “I never thought of myself as one and opportunities. of those kids,” McNamee said of “You can step foot into Oak Bay the award. High in Grade 9 and say this is my McNamee has spent her life section, for me it’s arts, and you dancing and using it as a tool to have 30 different ways to express give back to the community. that,” she explained. From the age of three she Right upon entering the school, danced with Dance Unlimited the avid dancer tackled a rite of Performing Arts until last year passage at Oak Bay High, applying when she shifted to for the Hero Holiday, a pre-professional submitting an essay “I love program at the West alongside 150 of her teaching; it’s one Coast Academy of peers. Performing Arts As one of about 30 of my favourite she trains in selected, the 15-yearthings in the world. where ballet, modern and old spent her spring jazz dance alongside break on a humanitarian I love sharing general conditioning adventure to Vicente knowledge.” work. Guerrero, Mexico - Isabella McNamee “I love it. It’s six to build houses for days a week,” she impoverished families. said. “It pushes you to the breaking “It was amazing. I have 32 new point. There’s something about best friends,” she said. “There’s leaving a class with your ballet nothing to worry about. You know they’re good people. They wouldn’t shoes over your shoulder and dripping in sweat. It’s great.” be there if they weren’t.” Despite the time consumed She worked on the home built by the rigours of her own dance, for a mom and dad with a nineshe still finds the time to be an year-old girl. The mother also had influential part of the Oak Bay two children working in Tijuana High school dance program. She who she hoped to lure back with a has become one of the lead home. choreographers in the program, “It took us four days. I thought a position usually held by a more it would take years,” she said, of the house built for a family of three senior student. “I’ve always just wanted to in Mexico. The group built two share everything,” she said. “I love homes, and furnished them right teaching; it’s one of my favourite down to toys for the kids. things in the world. I love sharing In the 18 months between group knowledge.” selection and the trip, the group She’ll teach youngsters to have raised $32,000 and gathered bags fun this summer, spending July as full of donations. an intern with Saanich Recreation They held a jail or bail at school, silent auction and masquerade ball working summer camps. “You’re having a play date every and a ‘last dance’ in the East Gym day. It’s going to be absolutely at Oak Bay High that drew alumni. amazing and I’m going to learn so McNamee travelled south with much,” she said. two big bags full, one completely With a teacher for a mom, she stuffed with donation items. She knows academics are important, returned with one light bag. and maintains an A-average. “Your nice shoes, the runners “Doing my best is all I can do,” you’re wearing, you leave,” she she said. “I know if grades start to said. “Everything there is being slip, dance starts to slip.” used more that it would be here.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com “I’ll definitely be involved with

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Dancer Isabella McNamee spends all her after-school hours in the studio, except for the week this spring she spent with the Oak Bay High Hero Holiday program, one of the endeavours that earned her a Young Exceptional Star Award from Oak Bay.

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Inspired paddle raises funds for cancer resource Angela Cowan News staff

Chemotherapy treatment couldn’t keep Lynn Bissell from signing up for InspireHealth’s paddling fundraiser last Saturday (July 26). The lifelong paddler has been a member of the integrative cancer care clinic since February, after being released from hospital. She says InspireHealth offered her the immediate support she needed that she hadn’t received anywhere else. “I tried to see the dietician for weeks at the BC Cancer agency, when I was still in the hospital” she said. “Because of my surgery, I couldn’t eat, and nutrition was very important.” At InspireHealth, she saw a dietician immediately, and like all the members, has unlimited followups. This commitment to both quality and quantity of care is integral to InspireHealth’s philosophy, said Rachel Mark, who works as an exercise therapist at the centre. “The first time a patient sees a GP, they get 90 minutes,” she said. “They get to go over their results, ask questions. We really want our patients to have the information they need and feel like they have the tools to make decisions about their care.” The centre employs clinical counsellors, dieticians, exercise therapists and doctors who specialize in cancer care, and members have complete control over their healing process. “They mould their own program. They can pick and choose who they want to see and when,” said director Randy Harney. “It’s about helping patients. It can help them get through the more difficult parts.” The paddling event is InspireHealth’s main fundraiser for the year. Though the Ministry of Health recently agreed to the staff salaries, the rest of the centre’s costs – rent, equipment and all other overhead – is not covered. Saturday’s fundraiser brought in just over $22,000, about two-thirds of their goal. Harney said they’re also raising money to cover the cost of membership ($450 for the first year, $95 each year thereafter) for people on premium health care assistance. The value of the unlimited services offered through InspireHealth is between $3,000 and $10,000 yearly, said Harney. From yoga classes, acupressure and acupuncture, healthy cooking Gutter CleaninG • repair • Gutter Guard

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Camouflaged jellies to be found in Oak Bay

These stationary or stalked-jellies aving roamed the can be found attached to various seas for 500 million substrates, such as algae or years, jellies are one of rocks. Stalked jellies can be found the most remarkable around Oak Bay, but one must animals found throughout the look closely as they are often global ocean. These gelatinous fairly small and tend to umbrella-shaped camouflage well with creatures can be their chosen substrate. found from the coastal Jellies are rather sea surface all the primitive creatures way to the deep-sea, and do not have any thousands of metres specialized digestion, beneath the waves. circulatory, nervous, Jellies are from the or respiratory systems. phylum Cnidaria and However, for being are most closely related considered one of the to sea anemones, corals and sea pens. Natasha Ewing oldest multi-cellular organisms jellies still Jellies come in all Tales from have some amazing shapes and sizes, the tidepool body features, including ranging from just one a nerve net, ocelli and millimetre to a metre nematocysts. A nerve net is in diameter, such as the Lion’s kind of like a primitive nervous Mane Jelly that can be found off system which helps jellies detect the coast of B.C. However, the stimuli, such as the touch of largest jelly recorded to date is another animal. Ocelli or light the Nemopilema nomurai, which sensitive organs, help jellies was two metres in diameter respond to changes in light (i.e. and weighed close to 200 kg! sunlight), helping them determine Jellies also range in colour from up from down. Nematocysts completely translucent to bright or stinging cells are the jelly’s yellows, oranges, reds, purples primary defence mechanism. and blues. Most animals in phylum Cnidaria Most jellies that are most have them. These stinging cells commonly seen and thought are like barbed harpoons that can of are free-swimming and are be shot out of the jelly’s tentacles referred to as medusae, after to catch, stun or even kill prey. Medusa in Greek Methology. This mechanism is one of the Some jellies, however are fastest movements in the entire stationary and are referred to animal kingdom. The stinging as polyps, like a sea anemone.

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Jellies are one of the most remarkable animals found in the global ocean and don’t suffer many predators. effect of the nematocysts can be extremely painful in some species, such as the Box Jelly, and can even be fatal to humans. But don’t worry you won’t find Box Jellies anywhere near Willows Beach. Jellies have been around for

millions of years – what is their secret? Jellyfish do not have too many predators; I mean, who really wants to eat several pounds of tasteless jelly? Sharks, tuna, swordfish, sea turtles and other jellies are of their greatest

concern. However, many of their predators are being over-fished, especially the tuna, sharks and swordfish; so with less predation, jelly numbers have increased. Plastic bags drifting in the ocean can resemble jellies gracefully pulsing away and turtles have been known to prey upon bags rather than jellies by mistake. It is thought that jellies are taking advantage of humaninduced changes. For example, as humans add nutrients to the ocean through agricultural runoff (i.e. fertilizers), a process called eutrophication, these extra nutrients can cause phytoplankton blooms. If the excess phytoplankton do not get eaten, decomposition occurs, which uses up oxygen. Low oxygen zones, or hypoxic zones, have also seen an increase in jellies as they are more tolerant to changing ocean chemistry. This tolerance in jellies has also been seen with lowering ocean pH (i.e. more acidic) levels throughout the global ocean in response to increased CO2 in the atmosphere. These rather primitive and beautiful – but often deadly – creatures seem to have mastered being able to survive changing conditions. It is suggested that perhaps a global increase in jellies is something to pay attention to; a symptom that the ecosystem is being altered.

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Time to slather the sunscreen Canadians love the sun so much, it’s killing us. After being cooped up for months at a time to shelter from interminable rain, we rejoice at the first days of warm sunshine. By now we’re positively basking in it. And that’s leading to an alarming increase in skin cancer, according to a report released by the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The report says there will be about 6,500 new cases of malignant melanoma diagnosed in Canada this year. It’s the deadliest, most insidious form of skin cancer that will kill more than 1,000 Canadians. Another 76,100 cases of non-melanoma skin cancers will also be diagnosed. Those are less serious and can usually be treated in the doctor’s office. Unlike many other forms of cancer, the incidence of skin cancer is actually going up rather than down. For men, the incidence rate went up two per cent between 1986 and 2010. For women it increased 1.5 per cent. Mortality rates also increased. Those are sobering statistics worth thinking about with the seven-day weather forecast showing a solid run of glowing, golden orbs. Especially when it’s easy to prevent skin cancer. It’s not a big deal to put on a shirt, roll down the sleeves, slap on a hat and slop on sunscreen. Pay heed to that UV index that’s become a standard feature of most weather forecasts to avoid the sun’s rays when they’re at their most damaging. A little summertime prevention will mean being able to enjoy a lot more sunny seasons to come.

Correct credit The editorial in Friday’s paper inadvertently gave credit for the Music in the Park event to the incorrect group. The event was put on by the Community Initiatives Committee (CIC), which is a committee fully funded through the Municipality of Oak Bay and headed by Councillor John Herbert. Janet Barclay, Manager of Recreation Program Services and a member of the CIC, was instrumental in ensuring the event went off without a hitch. The Oak Bay News apologizes for the error and we look forward to the next concert on Aug. 20. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Learning the lines Young sailors of various age groups head out from the dock at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club during summer sailing lessons in Oak Bay.

Piano play meant as joyful noise Many in Oak Bay have responded program in July. Residents – young and old – and enthusiastically to this summer’s public art program, a joint initiative visitors from throughout the Capital Region, along with tourists with Oak Bay’s first visiting from around the Arts Laureate, Barbara world have made a point of Adams, a dedicated actively praising the various and valued advocate art installations throughout for arts and culture the community. For those throughout the Capital who live elsewhere, Region. the simple fact that the We are grateful for sculptures and the pianos Barbara’s bold and can openly become part of creative energy, and the fabric of our community her desire to infuse Oak without incurring vandalism Bay neighbourhoods with a spirit of curiosity Cairine Green is an enviable reflection of Mayor’s view the character and integrity and fun. As a resident of the citizenry of Oak Bay. of Oak Bay, her efforts While these are a proud reminder to enhance the profile of the arts of one of the many desirable in her home community, and her reasons to call Oak Bay home, what vision to distinguish Oak Bay as is most important, however, is that an arts and culture destination Oak Bay residents feel this same are greatly appreciated and sense of pride and connection to championed throughout the this unique summer arts initiative. community and by council. For some, the siting of the piano Music and visual arts are at Oak Bay Avenue and Foul Bay provocative by nature, however, Road is regrettably disruptive. The and as one might expect, we have opportunity for our citizens to play heard both concerns and support and hear music was never intended since launching our inaugural arts

to be an annoyance, and we apologize for any discomfort that this intended joyful arts celebration might have caused. To address the concerns raised by some residents, we will be limiting the activation times for the piano at this location to 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. We will also be placing corresponding signage requesting people to kindly respect the impact of their performances on the neighbours and reminding piano enthusiasts that there are two other beautiful painted pianos waiting to be played at the end of Oliver Street on Beach Drive and at the end of Estevan Avenue on the Esplanade. Thank you all for your patience, your sense of adventure and spirit of fun as we celebrate together Oak Bay’s inaugural summer arts installations. As was heard on the Avenue: “These arts spaces are fantastic conversation starters.” Coun. Cairine Green, Acting Oak Bay Mayor

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Thanks for your praise in the editorial page of the Oak Bay News for the volunteer efforts of the Community Association of Oak Bay. As you probably know by now, we weren’t responsible for organizing the recent O’Briens’ concert (credit is due to the Community Initiatives Committee and Oak Bay Parks Department). We do organize many other events during the year including our annual McNeil Bay beach clean-up (Sept. 20 at 9 a.m.), the upcoming all-candidates meeting during the fall municipal election (date to be announced), and activities for youngsters and the young at heart during national Culture Days (this year Sept. 26 to 28). We started our organization almost a decade ago with the creation of the Oak Bay Community Green Map. Copies are still available at municipal hall, various recreation centres and with membership in the Community Association of Oak Bay ($10/year and includes a free map caob.ca). We’re still growing and going strong. We hope to launch our biggest project yet during Culture Days. It is the creation of Sno wyutth, a 20-foot totem in front of the new Oak Bay High designed and carved by Songhees master carver Butch Dick, whose poles can be seen in Centennial Square, at the University of Victoria and most impressively at the new Songhees Wellness Centre on Admirals Road. Sno wyuth, means “spreading good energy” and features figures of Mother Nature, blue herons, otters, coho salmon, camas, eagle and a frog which symbolizes “new beginnings.” This project brings reconciliation and inclusion to Oak Bay with a stunning and important piece of public art. We are reaching out to the community to support this important cultural landmark. Thanks again for your editorial praise, Joseph Blake, board member Community Association of Oak Bay

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Kim Whittle takes a turn at the piano after seeking one out after reading about the musical art in the Oak Bay News.

Tickling the ivories a highlight of visit Traveling from Sugar Land, Texas, my husband and I were visiting his dad this week who lives in Oak Bay. One of the highlights of our visit this trip were the pianos. We were intrigued by the newspaper articles about the nuisance of them but at the same time enthralled with the idea of them randomly placed and available

for people to leisurely play. We came across the one at Willows Park on the beach a few days ago and could not help but stop to break into song. Thank you Oak Bay for sharing your culture and beauty. We cannot wait to soon be residents and share in the wonder! Kim & Steve Whittle, Texas

Pianos a welcome sound I think the community pianos placed around the municipality are a great idea. I have seen ESL students at Oak/Foul Bay playing classical music, a family on McNeil Bay playing jazz and a Willows Beach troop of kids having a great time with a pop medley. What a wonderful community initiative. I am sorry the municipality is getting

complaints but I am sure these are the same people who complain about the Oak Bay night market, the Oak Bay street light up celebration and the Oak Bay Tea Party. My advice to Oak Bay council is to keep on enriching our community. It is much appreciated. Lynne Milnes, Oak Bay (35 years)

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Candidates route should run through Greyville B It got me thinking … if it’s ack in the good old good enough for Ontario, days my favorite why not here in B.C.? Our celebrity down at the political candidates’ paths to exhibition grounds was “Golden Gordie,” a prince glory should pass through Greyville. among thieves. If it sliced On the provincial scene or diced, Gordie could and there is no shortage of would sell it. His ability to seniors’ issues worthy of generate wild expectations government accountability. I made politicians weep with have canvassed a envy. number of seniors’ If Golden issues in my capacGordie had ity as an elder gone into poliwordsmith and it’s tics back then clear to me that he’d be prime B.C. seniors have minister today. been challenged In those days keeping the governwe knew that ment’s feet to the politicians who hearth. refused to slice Let’s start with and dice their the appointment of way to power a seniors’ advocate. with empty The promise to promises Brian Kieran appoint an advocate never got anygathered dust for where. more than two years before That was then. This is now. As a senior voter, I find myself Victoria’s Isobel Mackenzie was hired in March. railing against the Golden Mackenzie says she is here Gordies of politics. I’ve turned for seniors, not for her politiinto an electoral grouch. I cal masters. But, the fact of want substance dammit. I the matter is that she is not demand accountability. an independent servant of So, it was encouraging to the Legislature. Rather, she read in my Canadian Assoreports to the Health Minister. ciation of Retired Persons She does not have a mandate (CARP) magazine that seniorto investigate individual cases specific all-candidate meetand she has no enforcement ings are now considered powers. obligatory during Ontario That must change and I’d election campaigns. love to see political candiJust ahead of the recent dates argue otherwise at a Ontario election CARP held B.C. seniors’ all-candidate an “Ontario Votes” debate forum during the next camthat was declared “a must paign. stop on the road to political There are so many issues success.”

“As a senior voter, I find myself railing against the Golden Gordies of politics. I’ve turned into an electoral grouch. I want substance dammit. I demand accountability.” that demand political accountability. In the past year I’ve written about the government’s decision to eliminate the seniors’ passenger fare discount on BC Ferries. The government’s own number crunchers predicted 150,000 seniors would stop using the system because of this policy. This comes on top of a 28 per cent electricity rate hike over five years with the biggest one year increase of nine per cent coming this past April. Then there were the MSP premium rate increases last January. At the same time health authorities were increasing the cost of residential care at a time when access to needed community health services, like home support, continued to decline. Again, this must change and I’d love to see political candidates argue otherwise at a BC seniors’ all-candidate forum during the next campaign. Visit elections.bc.ca or www.gov.bc.ca/cscd/ for more information on the upcoming 2014 B.C. municipal elections on Saturday, Nov. 15.

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Carol Tinkham is celebrating 15 years of volunteering with the Juan de Fuca seniors’ centre this November, a place she “can’t say enough good about,” she said. Tinkham teaches tai chi, volunteers as an instructor for chair yoga, helps teach line dancing, ran the centre’s raffle for 14 years and the casino night for seven years, as well as being a board member and past president. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, she moved out to the coast just after getting married, and has lived in the west shore for over 55 years. “This is such a perfect spot,” she said. “I’m right down from the water, and I’m five minutes away from the centre.” Our community’s amenities: • Schedulted local transportation In addition to her many volunteer hours, • Three Chef-prepared meals a day • An exclusive travel program Tinkham has also taken advantage of the many activities at the centre, and has lawn • Full calendar of activities & events • Pets warmly welcomed bowled, swum, learned Hawaiian dancing, • 24/7 live-in managers • And much more! learned to play bridge and been involved in • Housekeeping & linen service drama. “I’ve played Anne of Green Gables and Goldie Hawn,” she said with a laugh. Tinkham has also been instrumental in connecting many seniors. “I am quite a social person,” she said, “and I like to keep an eye out for someone else who might not be. To see someone sitting by themselves near the front, and ask ‘is this chair taken?’” INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING “I always say I like to see you come in with a bit of a smile and leave with a laugh, saying ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ###### ©2014 HARVEST MANAGEMENT SUB LLC, HOLIDAY CANADA MANAGEMENT & HOLIDAY AL said HOLDINGS LP 21662 ‘I’m glad ULC, I came today,’” Tinkham. As she continues to volunteer and stay active, the 75-year-old certainly won’t let age slow her down. 1773 Feltham Road, Victoria, BC V8N 6E8 4000 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8X 5K5 3035 Ross Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S8 “Age is an attitude,” she said. 250-298-5098 250-298-5087 866-670-4537 When asked what is one of the biggest positives in volunteering at the seniors’ centre, the-victorian.net victorianatmckenzie.com longlakechateau.com Tinkham replied, “I’ve been very fortunate in gaining a lot of friendships from giving, and ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ###### ©2014 HARVEST MANAGEMENT SUB LLC, HOLIDAY CANADA MANAGEMENT ULC, & HOLIDAY AL HOLDINGS LP 21662 doing what I do.”

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To say Maria Bruvold and her family have had a tough year is an understatement. Their son Owen, who turns three on July 19, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April 2013, and they spent the rest of the year in front line treatment, making numerous trips to Vancouver and spending every moment supporting their son. Owen was in near complete isolation to protect his compromised immune system, and it wasn’t until after they started doing long-term treatment in January that Maria and her husband were given the go ahead by their doctor to get out into the public realm again. They started attending parent support meetings and became involved with the BC Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association’s Family Support Program. Maria found out about BCCCPA while in Vancouver, but wasn’t immediately aware that there was a specific Island chapter. Through the Family Support Program, the Bruvolds have been able to connect with other families going through the same experiences, and this connection has been vital. “The biggest thing is, I have friends and family, but once you’ve been through cancer, only other parents who have gone through it too are really going to understand,” said Maria. “We don’t know each other, but we’re kindred spirits.” Now that Owen’s immune system is strong enough to allow him out in public spaces again, Maria and her husband have been taking every opportunity to expand his world beyond the hospital. Through the Family Support Program, the Bruvolds have been able to go to Western Speedway, a Royals game and this summer, they’re going on a camping trip for oncology families, sponsored by BCCCPA. “It’s helped us feel like we’re part of ‘normal’ society again,”

she said. Owen’s long term treatment is set to continue until June 2016, as the treatment for boys with acute lymphoblastic leukemia takes three years. The Bruvolds, like many other families, will have to deal with loss of income and added medical expenses for some time yet. But with the help of the Family Support Program, they won’t have to go it alone. The Family Support Program hopes to raise $50,000 for this year’s budget to provide emergency services to families, financial aid, on-site support and outdoor recreational activities for patients and their families. Susan Kerr, Patient Parent Liaison of BCCCPA for Vancouver Island said the program greatly supports families financially as well as emotionally, and said the majority of families going through treatment are hit hard with costs and loss of income. “The program for me is about letting parents be with their kids and not have to worry about fundraising,” she said. “Breathing room is so important, and we’re all breathing the same air.” Currently, the program has raised

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Inaugural wine festival uncorked for the curious cleansing tapas and Wine connoisseurs coffee. Guests will also and those curious about enjoy live classical wine will be able to tour music during the event. the world of wine right in “It is important to us their own backyard. that most of the wines The first-ever Victoria at the festival represent Wine Festival, featuring what the majority of an extensive selection people are buying most of international wines, of the time,” said Bain. will present tastings “It’s wonderful to and seminars focused taste very expensive on enhancing wine bottles of wine and enjoyment for everyone experience exclusive ranging from the wine vintages, and we have novice to the avid those at the festival. enthusiast. It is more important Held at the Parkside Resort on Sept. 26, the File photo to us to broaden wine festival will present The first Victoria Wine Festival will feature an people’s experience and hopefully inspire more than 200 wines extensive selection of international wines. them to try something from around the world. different the next time they are founder of the Victoria Wine Wines have been selected shopping for a bottle.” Festival. by a board of sommeliers to Festival participants will be “We are enthusiastic about appeal to a range of tastes able to purchase some of the building the knowledge of and preferences, offering vintages at an onsite liquor the average wine consumer, opportunities to taste new store set up exclusively for the unveiling new wines and wines, learn about the art of event. showcasing beloved standard winemaking and discover more Early-bird tickets are on sale wineries to veteran consumers.” about the flavours and aromas until Sept. 1 at $65 per tasting. Tastings run 3:30 to 6 p.m. that make each wine unique. From Sept. 1 to 26 tickets are and 7 to 9:30 p.m. During “We have worked to create $75. Parkside Resort is also tastings, participants will a dedicated wine festival that offering wine festival weekend sample a variety of wines. offers an array of international packages. Seminars about wine and wines that consumers do not Tickets are available online winemaking will be held normally have the opportunity atvicwf.com. between the tastings. Tickets to taste here at home,” said include wine samples, palate David Bain, event manager and editor@oakbaynews.com

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Free workshops, seminars designed with caregivers in mind Alzheimer’s support provides practical advice for those other than the patient An increasing number of Victoria families face a journey with dementia. Learning about the disease is a vital first step on that journey, says the Alzheimer Society of B.C. And education is a vital component of the society’s mandate in the Capital Region, where five free workshops will be held in August. The society’s Family Caregiver Series provides practical techniques and strategies caregivers can begin using immediately. Topics to be covered include effective communication, understanding behaviour as a form of communication, self-care for the caregiver and planning for the future.

The workshop runs on five Wednesdays, Aug. 6 through Sept. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The society is also offering three workshops in August on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Accessing Services (Aug. 7), designed for people who are supporting a person with dementia, will review strategies for accessing support through a variety of sources in the community. Transition to Residential Care (Aug. 14) provides information for family caregivers who are considering residential care options for a person with dementia. Life in Residential Care (Aug. 21) will explore strategies for making the adjustment to residential care. Finally, on Wednesday, Aug. 27 the Society is offering a Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health workshop. “Healthy aging is important for everyone,” says Meriel Randerson, support and education co-ordinator. “And

it is essential not to forget the health of your brain!” All workshops take place at Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Pre-registration is required. For information and to sign up, please call 250370-5641 (press 2) or email WellnessCentreRegistration@ viha.ca. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, please contact Meriel Randerson at 250382-2052 or mranderson@ alzheimerbc.org and visit alzheimerbc.org. editor@oakbaynews.com

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321B Sarah Schenck 472 Burnside Road, Victoria, B.C

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.

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119 Earl Lacharity 6-502 Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C.

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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.

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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.

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HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants, until July 31. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay. KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72â€?x60â€?x24â€?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126.

VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

A218 Morgan Gibson 2622 Prior Street, Victoria, B.C.

Aa4076b Robert Kazmiruk 1215 Queens Avenue, Victoria, B.C.

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A217 Kindra Turley 611-3185 Tillicum Road, Victoria, B.C.

A233 Cory Moore 1035 Pendergast Street, Victoria, B.C.

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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. â€œSteel overstock sale!â€? 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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SMALL DRAFTING Table- 6 drawers, $110. 4 winter pike tires, Hankook, 185/65R14, $225, used 1 season. (250)654-0887.

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

FREE ITEMS FREE: OLYMPUS iS-1000, working order just needs battery. Call (250)544-4805. FREE: SMALL DVD player with remote, working condition. Call (250)544-4805.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BALCONY new chairs w/seat covers $20. Fishing rod, tackle $30. 250-388-6725. CORD-LESS EWBANK carpet cleaner w/full bottle of cleaner, $40. (250)656-1238. NEW LADIES Istoner gloves, 1 size, lined, green. Cost $35. Asking $15. 250-383-5390.

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO SIDNEY- 1 bdrm condo â€œThe Landmarkâ€?, overlooking marina, 28â€™ balcony, recently renoâ€™d, walk-in shower, in suite W/D, locker, secure under grd prking. NS/NP. $1050+ utils. Refs reqâ€™d. (250)656-9272. (9am-8pm).

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1971 VOLVO 144S very good unrestored 105,000 + miles, new battery, windshield $3450 wwmarmot@telus.net

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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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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.

COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062.

HOUSESITTING 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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1996 27.5’ Class C Ultrasport motor home. 107,000 km. New microwave & Fantastic fan. Walk around queen bed, clean, good shape. $15,000. Call (250)385-4112.

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.

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

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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.

LANDSCAPING ANDREW’S GARDENING. 20+ years exp. Mowing, weeding, clearing, woodwork, rockwork & planting. Insured. Call (778)967-1246.

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PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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TREE SERVICES BUDDY’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. BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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Jaguar meetup

Kevin Bishop and Gary Loat admire Loat’s 1967 E-type Series 1, Bishop enjoyed his first visit to the car show. Right: A young Jaguar enthusiast peers into the interior of a 1964 Mark 2 with a supercharged 400 HP engine. Top: The iconic hood ornament is no longer a standard feature on Jaguars, and is much more common on models built before the ’80s.

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midst the sun glinting off spotless chrome and the aroma of roasting hot dogs and grilled onions in the air, hundreds of classic car enthusiasts, collectors, families and curious spectators showed up to admire the rows of Jaguars at the Jaguars on the Island car show at Windsor Park, July 26. Sponsored by the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria, the show is the largest sanctioned gathering of Jaguars in North America, with models from 1951 and on, including many varieties of the well-known E-type roadster, and one spectacular example of the now-rare XJ6C Coupe.

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Above: Cyril Barnard, a member of the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria for about nine years, takes a photo of the original interior of a ’69 Series 2 Coupe. Right: A sight to behold. Lining an entire side of the show were rows of E-type Jaguars, perhaps the most recognizable of all the models. Below: Spectators and judges alike admired a 1951 Mark 5 Drop Head Coupe, already twiceribboned with ‘Executive’s Favourite.’

Angela Cowan photos

Judges scored entrants on authenticity, cleanliness and general condition, asking drivers to test all lights and signals, and listening to the engine. ‘Authenticity is the hardest part of our job,’ said Robert Willits, a visiting judge from Seattle.

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