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Monterey revamp to wrap with a surprise Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

August is an opportune time for revamping the recreation centre on Monterey Avenue. This month the activity site for those 50-plus will see a little more than the usual fresh coat of paint. The Fern Café, Garden Court, Bamboo Room, Pine Room and computer room will get vast upgrades in the name of “improving the experience for adults in the

community” says the centre’s co-ordinator. for those improvement projects, deciding what projects move forward. “Summer tends to be our The café and court quietest time, so it makes “People taking underwent flooring the most sense in terms of participation numbers and the courses or having replacement last week. While café is closed, the coffee least disruption,” said Lesley meetings can hear the express is still open to pick up Cobus. There are some extra each other better.” sandwiches and coffees. “The other floor was end “special projects” this - lesley Cobus of life and starting to show year. The Oak Bay Seniors considerable signs of wear,” Activities Association works Cobus said. “With safety being No. 1, it was in partnership with Monterey Recreation time to get a new floor.” Centre and Recreation Oak Bay to plan

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“We’re trying to be as friendly as we can to the adult aging process and hearing’s a big thing.” The computer lab got a coat of paint last week with flooring set to go in next week. The refurbishment, that includes a new television, is funded by the Oak Bay Seniors Activities Association that also offered up cash to upgrade the sound system in the Garry Oak Room. “They raise funds every year with our annual Oak Leaves Bazaar and the rummage sale,” Cobus said. This year’s bazaar is already set for Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the rummage sale slated for Feb. 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., both at the Monterey centre. The new flooring and acoustic panels are legacy funded, from a bequeathment to Monterey

Recreation Centre, administered through the District of Oak Bay. New blinds in the classroom are also through the bequeathment. “We used to have those ugly old slat blinds. Now we find everyone relies on more technology … so we need to have the ability to darken the room and have it look clean and professional,” Cobus said. All the work is set to finish by the end of the month, and the centre will host an open house Monday, Sept. 15 where another project will be revealed. “We’re proud and excited to make these improvements to a facility that’s really going to make a difference for our members and the community,” Cobus said. The open house runs Sept. 15 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Damian Graham bangs out a rhythm on the drums, as he’s done for the last 29 years. The Damian Graham Trio will play a free concert at Willows Beach Park on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Damian Graham Trio play Willows Beach Second summer concert features Oak Bay musician Angela Cowan News Staff

Willows Beach Park will soon have the strains of music swirling through the air again, as the Damian Graham Trio belts out original jazz and crowd-favourite covers in the sea air Wednesday, Aug. 20 as part of a free concert series sponsored by the municipality. Damian Graham, a former Oak Bay resident and world-travelled musician, says he’s looking forward to playing at the ocean side spot. “It’s summertime, and it’s nice to be out where the air is fresh,” he says.

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improvisation. “It’s like writing,” says Graham of the freedom of improvising on stage. “You can write whatever you want but you can’t make up words, and you still have to use periods and commas.” “It’s structure with open sections,” agrees Smith. The concert will be the second in the series put on in Willows Beach Park, and provides an opportunity for the community to enjoy a free show and the (hopefully) great summer weather. “It’s a chance for people to have fun in their own community without having to travel,” says Smith. Graham says he’s excited for the chance to do what he loves in such great company. “Making good music with good friends is pretty special,” he says. “We love playing music, so every gig is phenomenally great.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Oleg Saldyga, 14, earned an Oak Bay YES Award for his work in the community. In one standout initiative, he investigated bus schedule options for the neighbourhood and presented some options to the transit board.

Oleg Saldyga patiently awaits the fall transit schedule to see if his ideas are implemented. The 14-year-old, who just finished Grade 9 at Oak Bay High, undertook a major project last year which included researching and seeking changes to public transit. Saldyga and his student council cohort Isabella Lee prepared a speech and PowerPoint presentation to the BC Transit Commission to make a case for increased buses during peak times of student traffic. “I had the idea because I was busing to my French “It always tutor and the bus was completely makes me feel good overfilled,” he said. to help other people “I found it was a big problem for 200 when we have so to 300 students. It affected them getting much.” – Jessica Maitland places on time.” He researched the schedule and came up with options of adding buses, or double-decker buses to the route during specific times of day, before and after school specifically on the #11, #7 and #15 buses most used by students. The youngest member of Oak Bay High student council as Grade 9 representative last year, teachers and classmates describe him as a dedicated student with a passion for the world around him. “I can already see what a passionate and driven individual he is,” Linden Anderson, student council co-president said in the YES Award nomination. “Being the youngest of the group in council, it always impresses me how vocal Oleg is about the matters of which he cares for. With his strong character and persistence I believe Oleg will accomplish many things throughout his life.” Saldyga, who moved here from the Ukraine six years ago and still speaks with an accent, was among 10 youth who earned an Oak Bay Young Exceptional Star Award. Also an exceptional math student, he was on the Oak Bay High Math Challengers team. “We did pretty well, third at regionals,” he said. Saldyga enjoys sports as well, playing on the Bays United Silver U15 soccer team. “My favourite position is striker because you get to score goals,” he said with a grin. He also puts his running skills to use on the school track team, this year competing primarily in the 400 metre, 4x400 relay and 4x100 relay. “I don’t have lots of spare time,” he said. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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In the name of peace Kevin Laird News staff

Canadian Forces members, politicians and cadet units remembered Canada’s fallen peacekeepers on Saturday. The 22nd annual Peacekeepers Memorial Day service was held at the downtown cenotaph to honour members of the Canadian Forces who have died during peace operations. The ceremony recalled the deaths

of nine Canadians killed when a missile hit their aircraft over the Golan Heights on Aug. 9, 1974. Forty years later, the tragedy continues to represent the most Canadian lives lost in a single incident as part of a military peace operation since the Korean War. Guest speaker at the Victoria ceremony was Oak Bay Police Department officer Rick Anthony who took part in a UN peacekeeping operation in Kosovo in 2001. klaird@blackpress.ca

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Members of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association took part in the 22nd annual Peacekeepers Memorial Day service at the cenotaph on Saturday.

Oak Bay Police department officer Rick Anthony pins a poppy on a wreath during the 22nd Annual Peacekeepers Memorial Day service at the downtown cenotaph on Saturday. The ceremony recalls the deaths of nine Canadians killed when a missile hit their aircraft over the Golan Heights on Aug. 9, 1974.

Make a night of it tonight The Oak Bay Village Night Market is on again tonight, rain or shine. The night market features more than 100 vendors with a variety of offerings ranging from cards, wood turnings and glass arts to preserves, baked goods and farm produce. “We have an even greater range of artisans and craftspeople participating in the Oak Bay Village Night Market this year. It’s an amazing range of talented people” says Elizabeth Smith, president,

Oak Bay Business Improvement Association. “Many of our favourite vendors are back with a number of new ones, who I believe will be very popular.” The market operates from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oak Bay Avenue between Monterey and Wilmot Street. Oak Bay Village businesses will also be holding tastings, special events, sales and in-store demonstrations. Updates are posted at visitoakbayvillage.ca.

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Have a whale of a time listening to Blackfish chatter 225 kilograms a day) of salmon, their British Columbia has many iconic favourite being Chinook. species, but one of the best known lives Residents find salmon through just off the coast – the Orca whale. echolocation, a process similar to that Orca whales are also referred to as used by bats, where they send Killer whales and Blackfish. out a “ping” and wait for a return Historically, Orcas were very signal off a fish. misunderstood and thought to Echolocation is a very be terribly dangerous; however important tool for Orcas along research on these exquisite with the other ways that they mammals began to show just use and produce sound. While how remarkable and complex there is much to discuss – like they really are. the Orca’s social structure, These black and white intelligence or behaviours – I will beauties are found around focus on one amazing aspect of the world, but there are three this creature, how they “view” different ecotypes that exist off the coast of British Columbia Natasha Ewing their world – through sound. Humans are extremely visual – the Residents, Bigg’s and Tales from the beings and tend to use our sense Offshores. tidepool of sight above our other senses One of the best ways to to explore our world. Orca separate Offshores, Bigg’s whales, on the other hand, rely on sound, and Residents, apart from a few physical especially to communicate with family differences, is by the food they prefer. and for finding prey. Orca whales make Not much is really known about the several different sounds including clicks, Offshores as they spend so much time whistles and calls; the tone, frequency and far off the coast. However, it was recently confirmed that they can and do eat sharks, pitch of these sounds can tell scientists which ecotype (and often pod) of whale is particularly sleeper sharks. vocalizing. Bigg’s (formally known as Transients), Different groups of Orcas can sound very named after Canadian scientist Dr. different to a trained ear. For example, the Michael Bigg, eat other marine mammals. Southern Residents are split up into pods These mammals include everything from J, K and L. Each of these pods can speak dolphins to seals to even other whales. to each other, but have a unique dialect. Bigg’s also enjoy playing with their food An analogy would be like a Brit, an Aussie and can be seen putting on extravagant and a Canadian all speaking to each other shows by throwing their dinner high – they all speak English, all understand into the air – a rather morbid, but oddly each other, but there are some words or fascinating thing to watch. Finally, the Residents, which can be seen phrases that the other groups may not throughout the gulf Islands and off Oak Bay fully comprehend. Although Residents and Bigg’s are often inhabiting the same area, (mostly in late spring and summer) love they don’t speak to each other at all, not fish. Residents eat many kilograms (some

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Whale watching boats try to stay ahead of a pod of Orcas off the Victoria Golf Course’s Gonzales Point. even realizing they are similar species. The vocalizations of an Orca are beautiful, almost haunting. In some portions of their calls you can hear their emotions and almost sense how they feel. Vocalizations of marine mammals are captured by underwater microphones, called hydrophones that passively listen to the world around them. Depending on the frequency of the hydrophone, it can pick up an Orca from several kilometres away. Hydrophones are used not only because they are passive instruments, but also because Orcas only spend about five per cent of their time at the surface, thus visual surveys and photo identification can be difficult. Since humans are such visual creatures, hydrophone data can also be displayed as a spectrogram, which allows scientists to see the frequency of the sound as a graph. Certain types of vocalizations have certain frequency outputs, so trained scientists

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Reader Photo of the Week At ten-years-old David Baker is already an avid photographer. “I really like to photograph birds and flowers. I take most of my photos in my yard or on Gonzales Hill,” says David. “I took this photo of the hummingbird in my backyard. I like this photo because the hummingbird is really sharp and the background blends in with the colours of the hummingbird.”

To have your photo considered for publication, simply email us a highresolution .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.

Police warn of iTunes scam The Oak Bay Police are warning of an email scam after getting several reports of residents receiving emails that appear to be from iTunes asking for personal information and financial details, including credit card numbers. “It has been established that this is indeed a scam and the iTunes Store has issued a warning on their website confirming this,” said Const. Rick Anthony, community liaison officer. The email comes in the form

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Teachers will be pushed to settle The provincial government is quite predictably getting some flak from the B.C. Teachers Federation and the NDP over a plan to pay parents of children (up to age 12) $40 per day for each school day missed in September – if the BCTF strike is not settled by then. While the move is certainly political, it does recognize the fact that parents are hit hard by the teachers’ strike, through extra daycare and other costs. The government saves a boatload of money – $12 million a day – as a result of the strike. It is not unreasonable to share some of those savings with those who are paying extra money in day-to-day expenses, as a result of this strike. It also should serve as a reminder to BCTF members that there will be no paycheques in September if the strike isn’t settled by then. Finance Minister Mike de Jong is right that it would do little good to legislate teachers back to work. That tactic has been used far too often in the past. There needs to be an actual agreement between the two sides, for their own good and for the good of students and parents. The bargaining system involving the two is in terrible shape, but hard negotiations could result in an agreement — if there is some genuine willingness on the part of both sides to do so. Teachers who are caught up in this dispute will have to carefully consider their actions over the next few weeks. Many are already feeling the financial squeeze. Several weeks out of work in September will really hurt, particularly as they are not getting strike pay. Will they put pressure on the union to try and settle? The government holds almost all the cards. It will face no political pressure of any consequence, with an election three years away. Settlements with other unions will eventually force the BCTF to toe the line. The question is, how long will it take? And will kids pay the price again by losing instruction time this fall? 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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Farm changes a leap forward the discussion paper says, The B.C. government’s “lessening the restrictions on intentions for the Agricultural on-farm processing could allow Land Reserve have been clarified the establishment of by a public consultation abbatoirs (large, small that proposes new or mobile) on farms, to commercial and industrial serve surrounding cattle, uses on farmland. game or poultry farms.” Political watchers Then there’s cheese, fruit may recall that this was juice and even medical the hill the NDP was marijuana products. prepared to die on this And did you know that spring. It was going to be wineries and cideries are a farmland looting spree allowed on farmland but for right-wing property breweries, distilleries and developers and all hope aren’t? (Mead of “food security” would Tom Fletcher meaderies is made from honey, and be dashed. B.C. Views doesn’t have to be drunk As I attempted to from a bronze mug while explain at the time, the wearing a horned helmet.) changes have little or nothing to Now that we’ve discovered that do with ALR exclusions. Now a breweries don’t have to be giant discussion paper poses a series of urban industrial plants producing questions, some of which illustrate mediocre lager that all tastes the the need to bring farmland same, possibilities abound. regulations up to date. On-farm wine and cider sales The first one deals with have similarly quaint retail space restrictions on retail sales, a case and product origin restrictions. study in arbitrary state control. The government proposes to allow There is a strict maximum floor sales of products not made on site, space. A minimum one half of retail as long as they’re made in B.C. sales must be produced on that This could make more local retail farm. Food packing, preparation beverage co-ops viable. Or it could and processing are similarly spawn a wave of unregulated rural restricted. liquor stores that create chaos on This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. country roads. You decide. On a more serious note, there It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone all had little iron smelting furnaces two,” the Interior, Kootenay and out back to make tools. But I North regions. One repeats the digress. government’s intention to open up “Amongst other things,”

non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway. And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.” It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery. ••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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LETTERS Let the sunshine in Re: Residents protest plan for Crestview home (News, July 30). I read with sadness and disgust your article wherein you described Oak Bay council’s approval of a building variance allowing the replacement of single story residence on Crestview Road with a 7,000plus square foot, two storied home, despite the objections from a number of residents on that road. One resident, in particular, described how the additional height of the new residence would block the sun from her property and prevent her living room from receiving little or any sunlight during the winter months. It is a tragedy that the law permits the reconstruction or replacement of an existing home which significantly and permanently interferes with the enjoyment of an established neighboring home. This problem is not new to Oak Bay. It has plagued our municipality since the last decade, despite the numerous complaints that have been made about the problem. Because of the incoming flood of rich newcomers to our small community from such areas as Asia, the Lower Mainland, and Alberta this problem is only going to get worse. With a stroke of the pen, Oak Bay council could prevent this problem by passing a bylaw which effectively prohibits the reconstruction or replacement of an existing home with a larger structure that significantly and permanently interferes with the use or enjoyment of a neighboring home. However, Oak Bay council continues to do nothing but sit on its hands despite this problem occurring over and over again. By doing nothing to prevent this problem, Oak Bay council is doing an egregious disservice to the established residents of our community. Bruce Filan Oak Bay

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Moderation in all things Piano limits should show I honestly reckon all that flagwaving and trumpeting which occupied almost half of your editorial section on July 25, really does need a response. Firstly, there was Saanich resident Keith Sketchley’s egregious diatribe aimed at Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen with regard to the use of electronic traffic speed readers, followed by accusations (by association) of handouts to moochers and pet do-gooder projects, and finally, not having the guts to police properly. My experience is that things don’t work that way in the municipality on this side of the border. Sketchley would be well advised to keep wiser counsel and save his electioneering outbursts

for his own constituency. Secondly, may I opine that Dave Secco’s stricture of what we should be doing to save the planet is far too paternalistic, pedantic and doctrinaire for the most of us who still believe in democratic freedom of choice rather than the totalitarian way? Too much ‘do this and don’t do that dogma,’ especially if based upon questionable theory, always results in non compliance. Moderation in all things is a much healthier battle cry and ever more likely to preclude us and future generations, from what Secco somewhat hysterically describes as “eating the world.” Derrick Johns Oak Bay

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respect for residents Re: Piano play meant as joyful noise, Pianos a welcome sound, (Letters, July 30). The public pianos may be intended to provide “joyful noise” – however, music is not a joy to listen to when one has no choice over what one hears, or when. Furthermore, the pianos are clearly not being maintained, and the inevitable effects of outdoor exposure have taken their toll on tuning: this makes even the best music/performer sound less than enjoyable. As a piano teacher myself, I am pleased that so many are interested in and capable of playing piano: however, there is no reason why the enjoyment of those who play should outweigh the quality-of-

life concerns of residents. Any given player may have five, 10 or 30 minutes of enjoyment: residents are obliged to hear it all, in amounts which add up significantly over weeks and months. Whether or not one is a music-lover is irrelevant: inability to escape sound is at best irritating or distracting, at worst highly stressful. Residents are well within their rights to expect a reasonable amount of peace and quiet at home, whether they are there for rest or work. Unlike traffic and construction sounds which can blend into background noise, piano sounds cut through everything and are not easily ignored. For the record, I have no

complaints about other Oak Bay events, the salient difference being that they are restricted to specific days/times. The present proposal to “limit” piano usage to 11.5 hours a day, seven days a week is laughably inadequate: the only way to truly address and show respect for resident concerns is to create a schedule with far fewer hours, and/or fewer days a week. Relocation and/or sounddampening methods (easily implemented on uprights) should also be explored. Thus, the community enjoyment can continue, but in a way that does not disrupt nearby residents all day, every day. Kiiri Michelsen Oak Bay

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Rows of shining vehicles will help keep a pair of sparkling health foundations highlighting community and kid health this year. The German Auto Import Network hosts the 2014 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering on Aug. 17 with funds raised supporting the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Vancouver Island and the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. For many years, under many different names, the car show was held on the grounds of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health. It has decades old roots as a fundraiser for what is now called the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Vancouver Island. “It is a longstanding community event, it has raised awareness,” said Children’s Health Foundation

of Vancouver Island CEO Linda Hughes. It has also raised tens of thousands of dollars for the cause, she added. This year the funds raised will go toward early intervention for children’s health. “When a child is born and you know that child is facing some health challenges … The earlier some strategies can be learned and extra assistance (gained) the more prepared they are as they become older,” Hughes said. “They can become all they can be (and) be included in their family and community.” Despite being “not a sophisticated car aficionado” she finds the show amazing with a blend of new and old cars, and some unique vehicles. This year the show includes motorcycles as well. “They’re amazingly kept and people take such pride in these vehicles,” said Hughes. Pride in vehicles is something the German Auto Import Network shares and

part of the reason they took over organization of the event last year. “We love cars. This is our business and it’s just something we feel we can do,” said Cindy Mui, marketing director, German Auto Import Network. “We raised over $52,000 and that was just in cash. This year, we wanted to be able to support another local charity as well.” They added the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, that funds equipment and programs at their community hospital, fit their desire for a charity with community roots. The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation’s current campaign is to raise $2.4 million for a CT scanner. It has raised $2.3 million to date and will also host a live auction of a 1990 Rolls Royce at 1 p.m. during the Vancouver Island Motor Gathering. “These charities seemed like a fit for us … we support

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as much local as possible. That’s our main focus,” Mui said. Black Press staff, representing Island-wide community newspapers will put their efforts forward as well. Working with the Salmon Farmers Association of B.C. and Truffles Catering they’ll host a by- donation salmon burger barbecue with proceeds going to the two charities the event supports. Join us for a day of family fun and an exciting lineup of cars and motorcycles alongside entertainment, pedal cars, remote controlled cars, a bouncy castle and more. The Vancouver Island Motor Gathering is Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Viscount Aero Centre, 9800 McDonald Park Rd. in Sidney. Visit motorgathering.com to learn more and register. Pre-registration closes on Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. Cost is $25 for vehicle entry, $2 for spectators. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Carlton House tea caps summer Summer weekends in Oak Bay are special. There are always so many events and attractions drawing people to the community. This Saturday morning found Ginger and I at the Oak Bay Public Works Yard. I am always amazed at all the items an Oak Bay resident can drop off there; it is always busy but operates like a well-oiled machine. There is a great section for ‘reusable household items’ and I love to pick through and see what treasures I may find in others’ trash. The Oak Bay Dianne McKerrell Public Works Yard is open Monday to Sidewalk Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 Superintendent p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information check out the district’s website at oakbay.ca. … This past week was a busy one in Oak Bay, Gage Gallery had its official opening on Friday night. If you missed it, make sure to stop in and see some great art from this collective group of 16 artists. Gage Gallery is located on Oak Bay Ave. next to Kharma Salon and Spa, Kissako Green Tea Café, and Just Matcha across from Village Butcher, The Whole Beast and Abra-Kid-Abra. … Accessory Consignment just celebrated its one-year anniversary, if you missed the party it’s not too late to pop in and wish owner June Kolodziejak a happy first anniversary. It’s located at 2552 Windsor Rd. next to Reflections Hair Design, around the corner from W&J Wilson across from Windsor Park. … Sunday was extra busy in Oak Bay as the community hosted the 10th annual Bowker Creek Brush-Up and the Collector Car Festival. These two annual events allowed residents and visitors to take advantage of the amazing weather. … Coming up this week, I’ll be strolling down to the Night Market Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. and perhaps follow the market up with a pop into the Penny Farthing for dinner with a friend.

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Head down to the beach to catch the Damian Graham Trio on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Willows Park at 6:30 p.m.. If you get down to the beach a little early, you can grab a snack at the Kiwanis Tea Room. Carlton House will be hosting the third annual Summer Garden Party on Saturday Aug. 23 at 2 p.m., call 250-595-1914 to RSVP. Do you have tidbits and tips for Dianne? Contact her at dianne@oakbaynews.com

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Strokes of genius Hundreds of art fans wandered the banks of Bowker Creek Sunday to take in the 10th annual Bowker Creek Brush Up. (Clockwise from top left) Artist Joan Turner works on an abstract piece; Susan Purney Mark demonstrates the art of gelatin printing; Kirsten Sawatsky with some of her polymer clay sculptures; David Moss demonstrates his batik on paper method of layering wax and dye to create images; Bob Gaba prepares to add his talent to this year’s community art piece, while Charlotte Gann chats with Oak Bay Community Artists Society member Brenda Jacques (not shown) who was encouraging visitors to grab a brush; Wayne Anaka’s wooden bowls gain some attention.

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The Carnarvon U14B team scored silver at Western Canadian Championships in Lloydminister, Alberta.

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Sometimes all a girl needs are silver linings. With a 51-8 record over a season that includes silver finishes at the provincial and Western Canadian level – silver is just fine for the Carnarvon U14B ball team. “We made it to the final game at the highest level, so we can’t be displeased with that,” said coach Bill Hawkins. The girls won silver at provincials in Delta last month to earn the place at Western Canadian Championships in Lloydminister, AB from Aug. 1 to 4. In eight games over four days the girls were the “top hitting team there,” the coach said. The proof is in the stats.

Hawkins said. “Unfortunately Lead off hitter Gabby Freer we came up a little short on had a batting average of .407 Monday, but it was quite a trip.” and an on base average .484; The 7-0 loss to Red Deer Emma Wautio-Roe with .318 in five innings was made batting and a .414 on base bittersweet by the percentage; catcher Amelia Trembath “Unfortunately fact they’d done the same, a 7-0 victory hit .440 with a .481 on base percentage we came up a little over Red Deer in a and Kaia Gyorfi short on Monday, shortened (mercy five-inning pitched 32 innings but it was quite a rule) game earlier in the with 40 strikeouts tournament. and also hit .400 trip.” “We had mercied and had .445 on - Bill Hawkins the same team base percentage. the day before,” “They led the Hawkins said. “We lost the team,” Hawkins said. wrong game.” In the six games of round Looking back over the season robin play, the team finished 5-1 and first overall (utilizing hitting of only eight losses, “there was never a team that we lost to as a tie-breaker). that we didn’t beat in another “Then we won our first playoff game and that moved us game,” Hawkins said. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com right into the gold medal game,”

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The overall experience shines even brighter than the eighth place finish for Team Canada and field hockey player Maddie Secco. “I had an incredible time at the Commonwealth Games and it was an experience that I will never forget,” said the 20-year-old Oak Bay High grad. “Our team went in to the tournament ranked eighth and we ended up in eighth spot, so we kind of finished where expected.” In the preliminary round, Canada’s women lost to India 4-2 and South Africa 2-0 before defeating Trinidad and Tobego 4-1 on day three of competition. They fell 6-0 to New Zealand and tied 2-2 with Malaysia. “Although we didn’t upset any other nations, our team played some amazing hockey and based on our performance, I definitely think we could have attained better results,” Secco said. Off the field, the experience was “outstanding” and made her proud to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland July 23 to Aug. 3. “Walking into the Opening Ceremonies in front of thousands of fans is quite the feeling,” she said. “It was also cool to live in the village, make new friendships and try to support other athletes.” The team was among those cheering on the Mens Rugby 7’s Canadian Team in its close game

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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!

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1Up Single Parent Resource Centre is seeking caring individuals to participate in the Peer Helper for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide resource-focused support for single parents. Training will run once a week from September 18 to November 20 from 12:00-2:30pm..

Interested individuals please contact Raina Pierce at: raina@1-up.ca or call 250.385.1114

INDUSTRIAL / AUTOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES We are a large company based in Fort St. John, B.C that is looking for Industrial/ Automotive Sales Representatives to join our team. We offer an attractive compensation ($105,600/year), benefits and bonus program. Sales experience is not necessary but an industrial background would be a definite asset. Please forward your resume to: human.resources. depart1@gmail.com LIONS GATE FOREST PRODUCTS is accepting resumes for BC Coastal Licensed Scalers. * Camp/Local Positions available (Northern Vancouver Island) * Competitive wages, plus full benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ken@lgforest.ca

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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

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1UP-VICTORIA Single Parent Resource Centre offers a 10-week daytime training program for peer helpers to single parents, on communication skills beginning Thursdays Sept. 18. Six-month volunteer commitment required on completion. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. FERNWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD Resource Group is seeking a reliable long-term driver with a truck to pick up bread donations on Wednesdays at 6:30pm and deliver them to the centre. The job takes 30-45 minutes. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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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.

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PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026, send resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CADBORO BAY- Queenswood. 5 bdrm character home, newly renoâ€™d. Municipal assessment, $627,000. Call to view: (250)888-0609.

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STIHL FS 45 gas string trimmer, used sparingly, $75. (250)656-9272.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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RUG, 5â€™7â€?x8â€™ $20. 3 bone-handled knives $20. 5 older golf clubs $10 ea. (778)265-1615.

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NEW: 2 sleeping bags, $20 ea. 2 stacking coolers, $20. 1 folding camp table, $15. Call (250)652-3606.

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STEEL BUILDINGS 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 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

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250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

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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.

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

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. 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. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

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.

Moving to Lower Mainland? Empty Truck August 26/27 Exp’d Moving Company. What have you. Call collect: John Fitzpatrick 604-779-2278

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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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CRUIZIN’ THE Thousands of auto enthusiasts attended the 2014 Oak Bay Collector Car Festival held on Oak Bay Avenue Aug. 10. The day was highlighted by a barbecue and fundraising raffles as well as a display of low emissions vehicles and some classic cars with ‘for sale’ signs to tempt dreamers.

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(Above) Bill and Cory Okell’s 1964 MGB brought a touch of the racetrack to the 2014 Oak Bay Collector Car Festival. (Below) A 1968 Pontic Firebird gets a closer look from visitors.

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Car fest showcases labours of love They were tricked out, decked out and shining in the sun. This year’s Oak Bay Collector Car Festival featured hundreds of cars and trucks from the last 100 years. (Clockwise from top left) A gleaming 1931 Cadillac catches attention; A group of Volkwagen Beetles and their owners enjoy a shady spot; Inside and out this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air glows; The engine of this 1955 Chevrolet Del Ray, seen at the 2014 Oak Bay Collector Car Festival, is clean as a whistle and decked out in chrome; This 1964 Pontiac GTO is a fine example of one of the original muscle cars; Visitors to the 2014 Oak Bay Collector Car Festival get a peek inside the restored Dunsmuir limo; This 2012 Aero Special home built vehicle was a fan favourite at the show; Craftsmanship like this seen on a 1968 Chevrolet 3/4 ton Camper Special was appreciated by the crowd at this year’s Collector Car Festival.

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2014 Pursuit 29SBP Class A

2014 Island Trek 272BHS Ultra-lite

2014 Grand Design Reflection 293RES 5th W.

Specially designed for fast and easy set-up w/elec. lift with remote, strong steel frame, Serta mattress. STK# A14N2490

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE! Electric drop-down bunk, dual slides, oversized exterior storage. STK# A14N2554

30’ of living and sleeping w/slide, dbl. bunks, elect. tongue jack and awning.

Bestselling Grand Designs! This model has 3 slides, wall hugger theatre seats, complete Pwr. Package, radius fireplace. STK# A14N2594

MSRP $12,239 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

MSRP $109,173 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$54***

$9,990

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$324**

BI-WEEKLY OAC

STK# 14N1705

MSRP $31,490 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$105*

$89,980

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$25,220

MSRP $60,100 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$180**

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$49,974

2014 Springdale 280FWIKSSR

2014 Dutchmen Denali 262RLX 5th Wheel

2014 Island Trail 2710BH Travel Trailer

2014 Coleman Explorer 260RLS Ultra-lite

Large dining/sofa slide, rear kitchen, centre bath, electric awning, deluxe entertainment system. STK# S14N11309

Large slide, all-weather thermal pkg, central vac, Tri-fold sofa, fold down storage rack. STK# P14N811

Warm and light décor, rear dbl. bunks, solid surface counters, pwr. awning with LED lights, remote system. STK# M14N1531

BASECAMP Package INCLUDED! Cocktail chairs by rear window, sofa + U-dinette in slide opposite kitchen. STK# P14N843

MSRP $41,540 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$125*

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$29,890

MSRP $48,959 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$148**

BI-WEEKLY OAC

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$22,680

2014 Thor Chateau Citation 24SA Cl. C

Compact, ultra-durable aluminum frame, Lance SHORT box with a triple-sealed SLIDE! STK# A14N2475

Mercedes Sprinter diesel, luxury leather dinette in slide, vintage maple cabinets. Turn heads wherever you go! STK# P14N875

MSRP $36,820 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

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$40,980

$94*

BI-WEEKLY OAC

2014 Lance 855S SB Camper

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MSRP $25,380 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$133*

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$31,755

MSRP $128,430 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$406**

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$112,720

MSRP $38,425 Roll Out The Savings Price◆

$134*

BI-WEEKLY OAC

$31,990

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◆ Total Price including freight, excluding Road Ready Package and Taxes. PAYMENTS based on total price including freight and taxes less 10% down (or equivalent trade). Variable interest rate at time of calculation 6.99% on approved credit (OAC) amortized over *390 bi-weekly pymts/5/15 term, **520 bi-weekly pymts/5/20 term, ***260 bi-weekly pymts/5/10 term, ****130 bi-weekly pymts/5/5 term. Zero down option available on request (on approved credit). DL#8996