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Police aim to curb drinking and driving Oak Bay Police upgrades its roadside screening devices Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

There’s a perception over the holidays that police officers more actively chase impaired drivers. “They know we’re going to be out more, however, I’m nailing them all year long,” said Oak Bay Const. Mike Klein-Beekman. “I’ve been hunting them all year long.” He can be credited with taking 23 impaired drivers off the road in Oak Bay this year so far. “That’s just me alone,” he said. “Everybody else is out there looking for it. Certainly this time of year there is the mentality of looking harder for that situation. If it’s pouring rain, we’re still going to be out there doing roadblocks… or we might be doing mobile checks.” The main crux of his “If you’re going to message is “We will drink, don’t drive, it’s eventually get you.” During the first as simple as that.” vehicle stop of a Dec. 6 - Mike Klein-Beekman CounterAttack road check, Oak Bay Police seized a small amount of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. The next night they held another road check. One driver who insisted he hadn’t been drinking provided two breath samples that indicated a ‘warn’ and he was issued a three-day driving prohibition. In another incident a driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days for refusing to provide a sample. “If you’re going to drink, don’t drive, it’s as simple as that,” he said. “People are still going to drink and drive regardless of what time of the year it is. We want to encourage people to have a good time, leave your car at home. It’s not worth losing your licence for 90 days or 30 days … or killing somebody.” The Oak Bay Police are using new approved screening devices put in service this month to improve the technology, with officers refreshing their training on the roadside tools.

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Oak Bay Police Const. Mike Klein-Beekman with the new roadside screening devices they’ll use to take impaired drivers off the road this winter. It’s a task they take seriously all year long. “They’re a newer device, newer technology. We’ve chosen to switch over to newer technology because it’s more fair to a driver out there who’s being tested, he’s got the newest, latest technology,” said Klein-Beekman. “We’re on shift 24-7 so we’re going to be stopping people.” A former Integrated Road Safety Unit member and

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Unlocked vehicles continue to make victims of Oak Bay residents. On Dec. 3 alone three theft from autos were reported in the 1600 block of Foul Bay Road, 2000 block of Byron Street and 1700 block of Elgin Road. All three vehicles were not locked, the contents were tossed and the focus of the thief was loose change. “Lock your cars and don’t leave valuables in them,” said Const. Rick Anthony, community liaison officer. “Leaving anything visible is a mistake. Put things in the trunk at the very least.” The insecure vehicle is an ongoing trend in our community over the past several weeks with many items stolen from cars in various neighbourhoods. “[Thieves] count on the fact that people are lazy or inattentive because they live in a quiet neighbourhood,” Anthony said. “There’s no moat around Oak Bay … we’re not immune just because we live in a nice quiet area.” It’s a lament the police sing all year long, adding that drivers

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Const. Rick Anthony of Oak Bay Police checks the security of a parked vehicle in the village. should remember to roll up the windows then lock the doors in summer. During the holidays, they hope to discourage residents from becoming victims by reminding them to put packages out of sight. It’s as simple as “protect your property”.

“If you leave your vehicle unlocked you’ve given them the upper hand. If you make it harder you’ve upped your chance of not being a victim,” Anthony said. “Make the effort to be safer and more secure in whatever you do.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Costs savings are glaring in the most obvious of places surrounding Recreation Oak Bay properties. Upgrades this year ranged from LED lighting in parking lots and sensors in storage areas to turn off the lights when the room is empty to upgrades at the Henderson centre. They all add to the ongoing tradition of energy savings in the rec department that started more than two decades ago as simply a means to an end by then maintenance manager Ken Olson. “I was trying to save money on my budget,” said Olson, who became operations and energy co-ordinator in 2012. “Now it’s much more than that. Now it’s conservation … being fiscally responsible and socially responsible.” The work started in the 1990s, long before the District of Oak Bay signed on to the Climate Action Charter in 2007. Since that year, the district has reduced its electrical consumption by 18.6 per cent. “We’ve lowered the municipality’s electric bill by one million kilowatt hours,” he said. That is equivalent to the electricity used by 95 homes for one year. In the ongoing process, 2013 saw occupancy sensors added to a dozen rooms in the main rec centre; LED lighting in the mezzanine and bar at the main centre plus pot lights at Windsor, Monterey and the library. Now no one needs to hand temper the pressure in the tennis bubble in preparation for impending wind storms.

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Council calls for blasting review After an Oak Bay family was forced from its home earlier this month, council has asked staff to review its blasting bylaws during the final council meeting of 2014. Blasting next door appears to be the cause of carbon monoxide that set off detectors in the home, alerting the family to a problem. The municipality issued a stop-work order four days after the problem was first detected Friday, Dec. 5 when blasting work began to clear away rock and prepare a lot for construction on Woodlawn Crescent. Municipal staff say the stop-work order would not be lifted until a cooperative solution is found between the neighbours. In the meantime, council asked staff to examine and report back on whether this prompts a need to update the blasting bylaw in Oak Bay.

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reen Washington Ensemble and a special visit from Santa. “It was really created because the Music in the Park event that we held in the summer was so successful that we wanted to carry that IN BRIEF success into a winter event,” said Coun. Hazel Braithwaite, member of Community Initiatives Committee that approached Oak Bay Rec with the idea. “Having a live music event makes it more enjoyable for the people who are watching and participating. It adds that element of crowd participation.” It was initially planned for outdoors but heavy rains made the fields so wet the solstice event shifted to Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. The free event will be held Sunday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and children’s craft tables. cvanreeeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Do your part for a safe holiday season The holiday lights are up, casting a warm glow over the streets and sidewalks of Oak Bay and inspiring us all to enjoy the best of this Christmas season. But there are another series of lights we see this time of year that don’t carry such a happy message. The flashing lights Countless of police cruisers and emergency tragedies on vehicles serve as an B.C. roads are unfortunate reminder all too many the result of one that holiday celebrations bad choice end in tragedy. Police in Oak Bay and across the province are in the midst of their annual Christmas CounterAttack campaigns, targeting impaired drivers in an effort to keep the roads safe. The consequences of a single bad choice can haunt you for the rest of your life. And those bad choices add up to thousands of injuries and dozens of deaths each year as a result of alcohol-related crashes in B.C. The good news is the numbers are decreasing, with the number of fatalities down significantly from just a few years ago. But there is no acceptable level of carnage on B.C. roads. Each and every one of those crashes represents a tragedy for someone’s family, and the saddest part is that they could all have been easily avoided. There’s just no reason to take chances with your own or your neighbour’s safety. And don’t kid yourself, if you’ve had too much to drink, no amount of coffee, cold showers or fresh air will make you sober. So when you’re celebrating the season this year, make sure those celebrations include planning for a safe ride home. Arrange for a designated driver, call a taxi, plan to stay over with friends – anything it takes to prevent adding to the carnage on B.C. roads, not to mention the potential loss of your driver’s licence. Think of the victims, think of the potential consequences, think of what you would have to tell your family – just please think, and let us all enjoy a safe and happy holiday season. 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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New guidelines needed on blasting At the Dec. 15 Oak Bay council meeting, three residents spoke during the public participation portion of the meeting – all on the topic of the recent carbon monoxide leak in a private home attributed to blasting next door. Several things were particularly striking about their remarks. Firstly, this family was left to deal with this frightening situation on their own. It seems that little help, support,

empathy or expert guidance was available to them. Why not? Secondly, with increasing numbers of demolitions and new build activity across this community, this scenario may be replicated time and time again. Shouldn’t we as a community of caring residents expect inclusion of an environmental assessment of the impact on the surrounding homes before older homes are torn

Climate change not in doubt The title of D. Gramlich’s letter, Climate change far from certain, is, in a word, nonsense. Mr. Gramlich makes wild claims without any science to support them. In its 2014 Assessment Report, a report that took more than six years to produce and included more than 2,500 scientific expert reviewers, 800 contributing authors, and 450 lead authors from 130 countries, the International Panel on Climate Change concluded: “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and since the 1950s, many of the observed changes are unprecedented over decades to millennia” “Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide have increased to levels unprecedented in at least the last 800,000 years.” “Human influence on the climate system is clear. It is extremely likely

down or blasting begins? Thirdly, new construction plans tend to include removal of trees; not all of which are protected. In this case it was a mature fir tree; home to several species of birds that was cut down. How is it that a mature 75-foot-tall tree can be referred to as a shrub or an overgrown hedge and removed so easily? We have older homes in Oak Bay. Many have passed their “best before

(95-100 per cent probability) that human influence was the dominant cause of global warming between 1951-2010.” Like many climate deniers, Gramlich cherry picks the data. The Goddard Institute of Space Studies may well report that the 10 hottest years on record include 1934 and 1953 as indicated by Gramlich but what really matters is the following quote from the very same Goddard Institute: “Earth has experienced rapid warming in the last few decades, and the most recent decade was the warmest of all.” As for Gramlich’s whimsical notion that the Medieval Warming Period was warmer than today, the IPCC’s third assessment report, available on-line debunks that too. The fact that grapes are not grown today in Britain like they were some 3,000 years ago as Gramlich notes, doesn’t mean the planet is colder or cooling. The key indicators of

date” and new owners want to tear them down and build new rather than update them and make them safe and livable again. We need new rules to guide us before we lose too many older homes and too many mature trees. Vancouver experienced this and is trying to reverse the trend – possibly too little, too late. Let’s be proactive. Jan Mears Oak Bay

global warming are all moving in the direction expected of a warming globe. It is the long-term trends that are important; measured over decades or more, and those longterm trends show that our planet is getting hotter. Dave Secco Oak Bay

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At 15 years old, Oak Bay’s Ryan Howland is well on his way to becoming a professional worldrenowned violinist. “He loves the music, but I think more specifically, he loves being a violinist,” said Michael van der Sloot, Howland’s violin teacher of five years at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Howland has been playing the violin for 10 years. It all started when his mother was working as a piano teacher at the Conservatory. “She would have to look after [my brother and I] at the same time. So instead of just doing nothing, we decided to do violin lessons,” said Howland. Although he takes lessons at the Conservatory once a week, Howland also practises four or five hours a day on his own. “All along the way, we’ve really focused on being goal-oriented and striving to get to the next level,” said van der Sloot. “Because of [Ryan’s] work ethic, he was able to progress through these goals.” This past summer, Howland won first place in the Victoria Performing Arts Festival, as well as first at the provincial competition in Penticton. For the past year, Howland has been going back and forth to Interlaken, Switzerland to take masterclasses with Zakhar Bron, a premier violin teacher in Europe. Howland’s current goal is to do well in international competitions. He has been accepted to compete at the International Boris Goldstein Violin Competition in January in Bern, Switzerland. “The [competitions] I’m doing now, the level is so high [and] I’ve just started getting to that level.”

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Despite being so advanced, Howland said he still gets nervous every time he goes on stage. “After a few minutes of playing it begins to feel better,” he said. Once he graduates high school, Howland plans to study violin in either Switzerland at the Zurich University of the Arts, or in Germany at the Kronberg Academy. Howland said he feels he still has so much to learn. “A few years ago I would think what my success would feel like and I would think that I would be so happy when I would achieve some of those goals, but once I have, I feel like I’m still not quite there yet. I still have a long way to go. Every time, my standards increase.” Howland hosts a fundraising concert for the upcoming international competition on Jan. 11 at James Bay United Church at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $15 each, are available at Long & McQuade (756 Hillside Ave.), Ivy’s Book Shop (2188 Oak Bay Ave. and via Michelle Howland at 778-432-3777 or michellehowland@shaw.ca.

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Having been involved in the annual count since 2000, Nightingale has seen many changes in the kinds of birds that are seen in the area. “There [are] some birds that were common back in 2000 that are no longer seen on every Christmas Bird Count, like ringnecked pheasants. There are some birds that were considered rare in 2000 that we now see most winters, like turkey vultures and white-throated sparrows.” The Christmas Bird Count is done in over 2,000 locations across North America. One community in particular is in direct competition with Victoria. “In Canada, the top honours each year tend to go to either Victoria or Ladner, in terms of number of species seen.” said Nightingale. “We watch each other’s numbers pretty carefully. It’s bragging rights.” To get involved with the Victoria Christmas Bird Count, contact Ann Nightingale at 250-514-6450 or motmot@shaw.ca, and keep an eye out for birds in your backyard on Dec. 20.

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Victoria birdwatchers are keeping a close eye out for the one that got away last Christmas. Saturday marks the 115th annual Christmas Bird Count. “It’s the longest lasting citizen science project ever,” said Ann Nightingale, co-ordinator of the Victoria Christmas Bird Count. Last year, 145 different kids of birds were spotted. Victoria holds the Canadian record at 154 different kinds of birds in one day in 2004. However, even with 250 volunteers in the field watching for birds, one rare bird stayed out of sight of the counters last year. Ken Orich was vising Victoria from Lethbridge last Christmas when he snapped a photo of a redwing – a rare bird for Victoria. Bird count co-ordinators did not find out about the photo until March, when it was too late to add the bird to the 2013 count. “This is an Asian vagrant that had never been recorded in Victoria before,” said Nightingale. This year’s focus will be on get-

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‘Tis the season of buying gifts for loved ones, but what do you get the car lover in your life who really wants a supercar? Well, you get a super gift but “super” doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Here are some festive ideas under $100 that will surely make Christmas even merrier.

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Dashboard cameras are becoming more commonplace. What are they? They’re cameras that record what’s going on around you while you’re driving. You can

tuck them behind the rearview mirror, mount them straight onto the dash or mount them in any direction you like. Different makes and models use different sizes of screens but most are compact enough (in and around 3-inches) that it won’t interfere with forward visibility. Furthermore, most use wide-angle lenses so you have quite a panoramic view. They tend to come in handy if you get into a fender bender and it wasn’t your fault. Hitting the track? – It can be used to film your accomplishments. Memory is stored on SD cards. Depending on how large

your SD card is, you can film for hours or program your device to loop every so often. Available online or at your local tech store.

OBD2 Bluetooth Connector/ Apps (Under $40 for both)

So, you want to know what’s going on with your car via your smartphone. I have the gadgets for you. You’ll need an OBD2 Bluetooth Connector (you can get them as cheap as $10 online) and then an app. Try TorquePro (for Android $4.95) or DashCommand for Apple ($9.99 on the iTunes app

store). Simply connect the OBD2 connector into your car’s OBD2 port (usually found underneath the dash) and pair the device with your smartphone. Within the app, you can set certain parameters; i.e. what you want to be displayed. Torque, rpms, power, boost, speed, engine temperatures, you name it. The connector then reads the car’s data and sends it, in real time, to your phone. A cool feature found on TorquePro is the ability to use it as a Head’s Up Display at night. You just place it on your dash, let it reflect of the windshield, and read the data

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Handsfree calling has never been easier. Especially with the Logitech [+] drive universal mount. The actual mount will suction to any window in your car or your dash, and your phone/GPS/device is then held in place by a strong magnet. You simply adhere a small thin metal plate onto your tech toy of choice for the magnet to grab. Your device then stays firmly in place even on rougher or the sinuous roads. The great part about it is that when you have attached your phone, you don’t have to fumble with clasps, clamps or rubber bands to make sure it’s secure. You just press it against the mount, the magnetic force does the rest. It just stays in place and doesn’t move. Brilliant. And when you’re done driving, you just pull it off and take it with you. Check out http://www. logitech.com/en-ca/ product/plus-drive

Wheel/Rim Protectant (Approx. $10)

Now that the inclement weather abounds, keeping our cars sparkling and clean is

getting harder and harder. Not to mention dreaded brake dust. But there are some ways to fight back at winter, or even throughout the year. Perhaps stuff someone’s stocking with Armor All Wheel Protectant. Brake dust can make your beautiful aluminum alloy wheels look far less attractive. So as you’re maintain your vehicle over the colder months or in the summer, using this brake dust repellent will not only protect the wheels, but also help repel the grime that comes along with this wonderful time of year. Available at your local car care store.

Make a Playlist. Go for a Drive (The sky is the limit/Priceless) Most cars these days will have either an aux jack or a USB port (or even Bluetooth) to allow you to stream music from your various devices. And if the holidays are all about spending time with the ones you love – and if you love driving – how about going for a winter’s eve drive? The twist? Create a playlist for the ride. Get the kids involved and get each of them to pick a song or two. Then put the playlist on shuffle to mix things up! If you’re going for a drive with that special someone, perhaps put songs that remind you of the fun times you’ve had. Or even what you deem as “your” song. And maybe a Christmas carol or two! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and stay safe (and warm) out there.

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Run registration is $10, while four-runner relay teams can enter for $110 ($120 after Jan. 1) For more information, visit www.oakbayhalf. com While many local hockey teams have hung up their skates for Christmas break, exhibition play this weekend will provide an interesting peek at the Midget Tier 2 Island playoffs. The Victoria Ice Hawks Midget A boys battle the Saanich Braves A squad Saturday at Archie Browning Arena, with the puck dropping at 5:15 p.m. On Sunday, the Braves welcome Division 2 leaders Cowichan Valley to Pearkes Rec Centre for a 3 p.m. start. Both the Victoria/ Oak Bay and Cowichan squads have been competing fiercely in Div. 2 of the threedivision Midget rep league, which includes teams from throughout the Island. For playoffs, and the chance to represent the Island at the provincial championships,

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Marion Evelyn Black We are so sad to report that Marion passed away early Tuesday December 9th, 2014 at the age of 51. Marion died in her home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by love. Dearest and cherished mother of Flora and Maggie Manson-Blair of Victoria BC. Loving partner to Evan Jones of Victoria, BC. Amazing and wonderful sister to Anne Wyllie of Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. (Jason, David, Ben, Daniel and James); Doug Black and his wife Renate of Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (Dan, Katie, and Kristen); Graeme Black of Victoria, BC. (Jordan and Josh). Born and raised in Ottawa, ON. Marion grew up the youngest of 4 children in a loving family. Marion completed grade 6-8 in French Immersion and flourished, becoming bilingual. The school was one of the earlier, successful immersion programs across Canada. Strongly influenced by older brothers and with natural athletic giftedness she was drawn to sports. Marion grew up with a love for speed skating, hockey and soccer. During high school years, the family dog â€œDuffyâ€?, (a miniature German Schnauzer) would accompany her to games and was a master player himself! He became the high school mascot for her soccer team. He was that good! Marion graduated from Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa, ON. Thereafter she traveled extensively to Ireland, Venezuela and Guatemala and also lived and worked in these countries. In between her travels she completed a B.A. Degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Waterloo. Later on, she incorporated her fluency and love of language into a career as an International Student Placement Coordinator in conjunction with the Victoria School District. After the experience of living in Ireland, Marion followed her brother Graeme out to Victoria, BC and fell in love with it. She decided to make it her home. When diagnosed with cancer, Marion did everything possible to combat the devastating ravages of the disease. It is a true testament to her inner strength and joie de vivre. Marion never lost her sense of humour and although she was overwhelmed at times by the thought of not being around to share her girlsâ€™ lives and their milestones, she didnâ€™t dwell on this and was always present in the moment. There are so many adjectives that come to mind to describe her; beautiful, vivacious, intelligent, warm, loving, genuine, happy, absent-minded, trusting, humorous, passionate, open, stylish, loyal, athletic, tough, competitive, generous, natural, environmentally consciousâ€Ś.we could go on and on. Marion was the fearless hippy among us, so willing to try new things. Marion loved her girls, Flora and Maggie, her rock, Evan, her siblings and their children and she loved playing, watching and coaching soccer, tennis, traveling, road trips, St Maryâ€™s Lake Resort on S.S.I., camping, playing bridge, scrabble, games of all kinds actually, a good glass of white wine (Pinot Grigio, especially), a darker beer, Celtic music and dance, languages, socializing with her best friends, Claudette, Glenda, and Wendy and their families and her broader circle of friends from various walks of life. Marion was so thankful to all the incredible people who supported her through this arduous journey in countless ways. By providing meals, driving her to appointments, visiting, sending her words of encouragement and the fantastic backyard oasis. She felt very lucky to have such a wonderful network of friends and family who she could rely upon and will continue to rely on in the future to ensure the wellbeing of her girls. She will continue to live on through the laughter and beautiful reflection of Flora and Maggie. And for the rest of us in how she has stolen a chunk of our hearts. Rest in peace, Marion, we will always love you and treasure you and never forget you! Special thanks to the Sudulâ€™s, Victoria Hospice nurses and Palliative Response Team, as well as, Terry Crocker and the Soccer Sisters. You were so amazing and supportive! Celebration of Life to take place at Uplands Golf Club on Sunday December 21st, 2014@ 3 pm. Donations to BC Cancer Agency in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below. McCall Bros. Funeral Home www.mccallbros.com

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Our Victoria campus is recruiting for classroom and clinical instructors for our Practical Nursing Program. The classroom instructor must be a BC licensed RN with 5+ yearsâ€™ of recent, relevant practice experience. Start date is Jan 12, 2015. Hours of work: Mon â€“ Fri, 1pm to 6pm. The clinical instructor must be a BC licensed RN/LPN with 3 â€“ 5 years acute care experience. Start date is Feb 9, 2015. Hours of work: Mon â€“ Wed, 7 am â€“ 7 pm. A credential in adult education/equivalent (or inprogress) from an accredited post-secondary institution is required (we offer a free Instructor Competency Program). Please send cover letter and resume to: anne.wilkes@sprott shaw.com

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HELP WANTED $250 REWARD! Lost Siamese cat- our 2 little girls have lost their best friend Wolverine (aka Wolvie or Zed). 9 mos old Seal Point Siamese with ear tattoo. Last seen Oct. 18, by Christmas Hill. 250-389-0184 alinaf@shaw.ca

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ€™s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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TRADES, TECHNICAL Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. CertiďŹ ed GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

VOLUNTEERS HEPCBC is looking for qualified board members, as well as motivated volunteers to assist with office, administrative, and other duties. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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EXP. RELIABLE & efficient house cleaner and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Oak Bay News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Homefinder is going local and our staff is collecting story ideas for this page. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call editor Dan Ebenal at 250-480-3239 or email editor@ oakbaynews.com to share your ideas.

Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email: editor@ oakbaynews.com To advertise in HomeFinder, contact the Oak Bay News at Email: clare.radford@ oakbaynews.com

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AS OF DEC. 15/14 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

198/355 » 271/437 » 3,406/3,554 »

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, DECEMBER 2013 NEW LISTINGS/TOTAL, DECEMBER 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/ TOTAL, DECEMBER 2013

PREPARING FOR VISITORS | Ideally, a guest room is a bedroom with a bathroom attached

Making room for Christmas house guests Don Denton Black Press

Christmas is coming and with the season often come overnight guests. Some simple home preparations can make your life much easier and your guests’ stay more pleasurable. Most important, work ahead. Last minute scrambling will leave you frustrated and exhausted at an already busy time of year. If you have a room that you use for company make certain that all bed linen is freshly laundered or perhaps spring for new set of sheets that you can use solely for company. An extra blanket draped over the end of the bed may come in handy for some guests. Open up some space in the closet and clean out a drawer for the use of guests. It will make them feel more at home and means there won’t be half opened suitcases on the floor, tripping people up and giving the room and your home a cluttered look. Give the room a thorough vacuum and dusting, including window blinds and the tops of the fan blades if you have a room fan. You may never use the fan but you don’t want your guests and the freshly cleaned room covered in a layer of dust when they flip the switch on. Clear any clutter off end tables, although a lamp and clock will be useful for company. Do make certain that any clocks are quiet, you may no longer notice the tick tick tick of grandma’s antique timepiece but you don’t want it keeping your guests up all night. If you lack either the space or the extra room with a bed, the most cost-effective solution is likely purchasing a blow up mattress, air bed or self inflating mattress. When looking, Mike Black, owner of Capital Iron, advises “the qual-

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Mike Black, Capital Iron owner, shows some of the inflatable beds, mattresses and self-inflating mattresses the store sells. The mattresses provide a cost-effective way to provide beds for guests. ity of the bed is important” and reminds customers that the beds fold up for convenient compact storage after use. It may seem like a great idea to provide a king-size mattress, but if it won’t fit in your den or takes up your entire front room it will create more chaos than comfort. “Size is the biggest issue for customers, ask yourself what will fit,” says Rachel Horton, sales associate at Capital Iron

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Horton also says that “pumps are a big part of any bed purchase discussion.” Some mattresses come only with a hand or foot pump which can be slow and labour intensive. Even worse, some mattresses come with no pump, not something you want to discover just before your guests arrive. If the pump is rechargeable, make sure you’ve charged it ahead of time. Finally, whether or not you have

a bathroom that will be strictly for guest use, make certain that they are provided with clean towels. If you are sharing the facilities the towels can be placed on the bed or on a chair if the room has one. Make certain they have a space to hang their wet towels. Planning and arranging these details ahead will leave you and your guests free to concentrate on the turkey and holiday cheer. editor@oakbaynews.com

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OPEN HOUSES | DEC. 19 TO DEC. 24, 2014 Victoria Suite 101-640 Michigan Street, From $229,000 Daily 12-5 Chard Development Ltd. pg. 9 250-590-9940 905-751 Fairfield Road, $359,000 MLS 344955, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun pg. 13 Roy Coburn, 250-478-9600 605-103 Gorge Rd. E., $274,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003

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Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious family room, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LR with FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer a built-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR ‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offers a very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000 O 29 pen S Br un iga da do y 2 on -4 Plc .

Oceanview Soul Oasis

VIEWS from every room - ocean, mountain, city and forest covenant protected. MODERN MINIMALIST DESIGN-natural light, privacy, and healthy living. Highest quality construction and ecoBrigadoon, there my Heart Forever Lies. friendly 4,300 fronts squareonfeet fourwaterway! bedroomsThis and4-level five One of thematerials. loveliest beach thewith Gorge home oceanfront home features oak hardwood anHot open concept baths, Smart Home with automation, Rinnai floors, Demand Water Great room, and 2 bed extra accommodation. A glassed-in Conservatory Heatera and bonushothigh-end Designer legal suite covers relaxing tub. Walk acrossone 1/3bedroom Acre of English country with AMAZING Stepsedge; to lagoon gardens, down to VIEWS. the water’s launchand yoursandy canoebeach. from your 130 ft of waterfront. This private Paradise is a mere 15 mins. to Victoria $1,995,000 city centre. $750,000

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Good Morning Starshine

Capture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to this quarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina. The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of the ocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwood floors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

OLD S Above and Beyond

A Visually Stunning Executive 5237 square foot residence with shimmering 270 degree Ocean Seascapes from Mount Baker to the Olympics; an architectural triumph on three levels. Anchored in a private enclave of superior homes ABOVE Gonzales Bay, the property borders Walbran park for Superior views! Entertain in the open concept View kitchen with cutting edge appliances. Luxuriate in the 800 square foot Master with immense Walk-in, Spa Ensuite, deck, and cosy fireplace.Welcome home! $2,200,000

Birds of a Feather

State of the Art

Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

OL S Hook Your Dream

Welcome to an exquisite, completely renewed lakefront Haven with so much to offer, it just has to be seen. Two romantic fireplaces, warm and elegant finishing, views, sunrises; how can we describe the waterside playground oasis that this property is? Pride of ownership is detailed throughout, and when you are not drinking your coffee on the Adirondack chairs overlooking the Lake, you will be luxuriating in the Spa soaker tub-shower ensuite, or happily gazing over the quartzite counters of your Urbana designed kitchen to the magic Blue! $1,298,888

Quality Built Zen Home

Sophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroom home, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgrades like granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood and LEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’s paradise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen, cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, complete with gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avantegard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifully landscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage of the one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

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Nestled in a premier of Victoria, close to the rich vibe of the Cook Your Mountain Top Aerie Awaits! Be on top of the world with St Village and Fairfield Plaza is your early 1900’s Edwardian Lady, this Care Award Winner built home of virtually 4700 square feet. singing with the original charm and features of this beloved Era! Floor to ceiling windows beautifully frame Ocean AND Lakefront Money, Money, Money! Maximum Views with From the original hardwood fl oors and Fireplaces, and main level (swim next door!) in nearly every Precision room. The layoutDesign melds FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area.Views Luxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision built OceaninView beds plusThe hugemain potential Ensuite,thethis home ortlessly atocathedral three decksentrance, for perfect indoor-outdoor flow. formal Live one, Studio, and rent4the other! level retains 1912 charm,eff featuring smartly designed kitchen, while upper The levelfenced is recently 7 ft height sitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious is sure the to please! Secret updated. Garden promises lush bonus prized inlawPotential Suite, Billiards-Bar-Media Room below leave the dining accommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently used rm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. & plantings, and a private brick courtyard. Just up the street from High Flyer perfectly sated. “Make her dreams come true this celler. commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine theverify). ocean,Be andquick withon easy to Beacon HillAvail) Park.$899,000 Call now! Christmas!” $959,000 $799,999 to thisaccess one! (Floor Plans $717,200 Op

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