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Oak Bay ready to pour it on for Tea Party Citizenship judge will conduct affirmation ceremony Sunday Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

A seven-minute interlude could reignite Canadian passions during this year’s Oak Bay Tea Party. Citizenship judge Gerry Pash only needs seven minutes to inspire citizens during a set break between the Commodores gig Sunday evening. “Part of my mandate as a citizenship judge is community outreach,” he said, ‘helping Canadians realizes what they’re taking for granted.” He’ll lead a group citizenship affirmation ceremony at 5:15 p.m. “It’s an opportunity for people who are Canadians already to reflect on the freedoms, rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen,” said Pash. “I will speak a little bit about the freedoms and rights – and what does Canada ask in return – then we’ll go straight into the oath.” Despite taking only seven minutes in total it can still be inspiring, as Pash knows from previous affirmations at large gatherings. He’s led the oath at a HarbourCats baseball game, Sidney Days’ community picnic and Fort Rodd Hill. “It’s done across the country in various locations,” Pash said. “People say ‘I’m a Canadian citizen. I was born here, but that felt good’.” Commodores Big Band plays from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and popular Vic High appears Saturday. “Vic High Rhythm and Blues band has done such a good job appearing year after year that they are this year the headliner for Saturday night,” said Bill MurphyDyson, chair of the Oak Bay Tea Party Society. Oak Bay event-planners fill two days with events that could individually make a lasting impression: air show, bathtub race, teacup race, midway, fun run and live entertainment. “The air show starts with skydivers landing on the beach and it ends with skydivers landing on the beach. It’s cool,” said Murphy-Dyson. Add the ultra-traditional pancake breakfasts, ladies nail-driving competition and a parade and you have the Oak Bay Tea Party June 6 and 7 at Willows Beach. Throughout the weekend, roast beef, pancakes, corn, tea and more will be available through the work of, and to benefit, non-profits Oak Bay Kiwanis, Royal Oak Lions, Capital City Lions, Girl Guides and Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society. “It’s one of our functions to provide a venue for raising money for non-profit groups,” said Murphy-Dyson.

All the midway fun and excitement will return to Willows Beach as the Oak Bay Tea Party runs this weekend. Citizenship judge Gerald Pash, right, will offer Tea Party goers an opportunity to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen with an affirmation ceremony during the festivities at Willows on Sunday at 5:15 p.m. Parking, as always, will be limited. Parking restrictions are in place in order to permit emergency vehicles easy access to and from Willows Park. “It’s best to ride your bike, there will be secure bike racks … there will be extra buses as well. Otherwise park your car blocks away and walk,” Murphy-Dyson said. They also aim to have the greenest Tea Party yet. “We are going to be the greenest, or one of the greenest events on Vancouver Island this year, thanks in large measure to one member of our volunteer committee, Noreen Taylor,” said Murphy-Dyson. “About three years ago, she showed up with some volunteers and I called her the dumpster lady. She was literally going into garbage and sorting it out.” See the full schedule online at oakbayteaparty.com. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Volunteers recognized for long-standing dedication Dan Ebenal News Staff

After dedicating years, and in some cases decades, to giving of themselves to others, a group of core Oak Bay volunteers found themselves on the receiving end last week. Pins were handed out to volunteers in recognition of five, 10, 15 and 30 years of service to Oak Bay Volunteer Services at the organization’s annual general meeting last week. “We were so fortunate to have so many people get awards. There were actually 30 volunteers receiving awards today,” said executive director Joan Halvorsen. “It really is special when we get a chance to thank the people who have dedicated themselves for so long with our organization.” Halvorsen said she’s amazed by the wide variety of

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Longtime volunteers Doris Dinsmore, front left, Bert Dinsmore and Cindy Ayles were presented with 30-year awards at the Oak Bay Volunteer Services Society annual general meeting. The trio are flanked by other volunteers who received their five and 10-year pins. Those included Jayna Brulotte, Hans Hung, Harvey Ratson, Richard Adams, Helen Arnott, David Cattrall, Ann Feyrer, David Mills, Nigel Mountfield and Eric Nielsen. tasks the volunteers have provided, from shopping and garden work, to office administration and serving on the board of directors. “They’re people not

only very giving in their heart but people who are also very talented.” Halvorsen handed out three pins to recognize 30-years of service, one going to

longtime volunteer Doris Dinsmore. “She is the longest serving office volunteer we have ever had,” Halvorsen said, pointing to the nearly 30 years she spent

answering the office phones. “It is hard to imagine how many people she has talked to and helped.” Dinsmore, who was also the longtime chair of the group’s

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Ayles volunteered in the OBVS office for 27 years, taking care of typing as well as dealing with donations, issuing receipts and bank deposits. “When Cindy signed up she offered [that she] ‘can be called any time if needed’ and we called often. In addition to the office work, she helped with numerous displays and assisted with the set up and cleanup of many of our events including AGMs and holiday parties,” said Halvorsen. Ayles also helped with ongoing reading for a client and served as secretary for the board of directors for 10 years. “Often it is not only what a person does, but how they do it that really counts. Cindy has always brought a gracious, enthusiastic and joyful attitude,” said Halvorsen. Ayles said she started with Oak Bay Volunteer Services not long after moving to the community, mainly as a way of meeting new friends. “I would really miss it if I stopped,” said Ayles. When asked if she plans to continuing her work as a volunteer, she quickly replied, “Oh yeah, sure, I’m only 92 now.”

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Wildlife society aims to reduce conflicts with deer New signs ask drivers to slow down for fawns Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Election-like signs are popping up across the Oak Bay landscape in a public awareness campaign of the Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society. “One of the mandates of the UWSS is to lead sustained public awareness campaigns through a variety of channels to help reduce human-deer conflicts,” said society vicepresident Kristy Kilpatrick. “We’ve started this by having professional election-style signs made and we are putting them up around Oak Bay with the goal of reducing vehicledeer collisions during fawn season and beyond.” Society president Bryan Gates said a deer wandered across the road nearby as he placed signs on his lawn in the Uplands area last weekend. “Our approach really is to encourage people to slow down this time of year, but all year as well. If you know you’re in a deer area, don’t speed,” he said, noting the fawns appear to be early. “I suspect there will be more born in the next two weeks.” The signs address the issues of public safety as well as conflict reduction, two criteria in the regional deer management plan, Kilpatrick noted. “We want people to know that most vehicle-deer collisions are preventable. It means slowing down and driving with caution in areas where we know deer cross,” she said. “Fawns are particularly vulnerable during June and July, especially when multiple fawns are crossing the road behind the doe. When a doe crosses the road, it’s extremely likely that up to three fawns will follow.” Vehicle and deer collisions are costly in terms of vehicle damage and risk of injury, they are distressing to motorists and first responders, and cause unnecessary animal suffering, Gates said. “The people of the municipality do not want to be in a collision with anything, let alone a deer,” he added. Signs went up first at the University of Victoria, where UVSS already had permission in place to put them around Ring Road. “They recognized this as a safety issue so they allowed it right away,” Kilpatrick said.

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Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society president Bryan Gates plants a sign on his Uplands lawn as part of the public awareness campaign on speed and deer. With only a handful of signs on private property around the community, Kilpatrick was surprised at the requests already coming in both here and from the neighbouring communities of Saanich and Victoria. Find out how to get a sign online at deerplanoakbay.ca. “There’s no cost for the signs but a donation toward the Deer Plan Oak Bay program would be appreciated,” Gates said.

Part of that plan is to capture, sterilize, tag and release female deer in the area using a contraceptive called Spay-Vac. Tagging the deer would also provide a sense of population changes. “We want to do something that will not upset 60 or 50 or 20 per cent of the community,” Gates said. “That’s the ultimate goal, but in the meantime, please slow down.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay asked to consider fund to address homelessness Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Victoria’s mayor is hoping Oak Bay will consider creating its own housing trust fund to address the issue of homelessness in the Capital Regional District. Victoria council sent a letter to the municipalities of Esquimalt, Oak Bay, North and Central Saanich, View Royal, Metchosin and Highlands encouraging them to establish a housing trust fund. “Oak Bay pays about $60,000 into the regional housing trust fund. Certainly it is open for our council to consider our own trust fund,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “My personal view though … is

we get a bigger bang for $1.3-million fund. “My personal view our buck when we work “We are affordable though … is we get a together.” within an unaffordable bigger bang for our buck region,” said Esquimalt A presentation by the Regional Housing Barb Desjardins. when we work together.” Mayor Corporation highlighted “We are affordable and at - Nils Jensen the leverage bulk funding the end of the day, we are could create, turning $1 contributing to the CRD into the value of up to $12. fund and that is all we need “Every dollar that we gave, could turn to do at this point.” into $7 or as much as $12,” Jensen said. Currently, almost all municipalities pay “It’s much more effective. Even if we have into the district’s Regional Housing Trust a small local trust fund in Oak Bay we Fund. Victoria is the only one that has probably wouldn’t be in a position to fund its own fund specifically for affordable any project of any size.” housing initiatives. It’s a sentiment echoed by Esquimalt, “It has been very effective,” said which contributes $37,000 annually to the Mayor Lisa Helps. “It gets used up and

replenished, so the money is not just sitting there.” Helps said councils should look at homelessness as a regional issue. “There’s a certain feeling that the capital regional trust fund might be the best body for regional housing and I agree with that, but we also need other people in the region to contribute to it,” she said. “It’s an incredibly effective tool for actually getting housing built.” The letter from Victoria could appear at the next Oak Bay council meeting, scheduled for June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers, 2167 Oak Bay Ave. – with files from Kendra Wong cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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New system needed for election debates The Conservative Party has said it will not take part in the television debates organized by a consortium of television stations, thus finally breaking apart the monopoly on TV debates that has been held by the Canadian televison networks for the past 45 years. That’s a good thing. But manipulation by the Conservatives as to which debates their leader, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, will appear in is not a good thing. While Harper is already committed to appear in several Elections debates, there is far much manipulation Canada needs too involved in this whole to administer exercise. This is coming from a government that debates has taken manipulation from the prime minister’s office to a new level. The Conservatives are correct in saying that people get information about political campaigns from a multitude of sources, not just television. In an age where social media is more important than ever, examining how to reach voters should be a major concern of every political party. What the whole shouting match over debates has proven beyond a doubt is that the political parties and the media are not the ones to organize how political dialogue takes place during an election. Nowhere is this more true than in the organizing of debates where party leaders, who wield an inordinate amount of power under our system, discuss issues with each other. It would be better if Elections Canada took over administration of debates, based on guidelines that were agreed to by all parties. While the points of agreement would likely be minimal, that is actually an advantage. A debate should not be so proscribed that it loses spontaneity or turns potential voters off. The advantage in having it administered by the national election agency is that no one involved in organizing it would have a political or advertiser-driven agenda. Debates between political party leaders are an important part of democracy, and are very important milestones during an election campaign. The federal debates need to be lively, catch significant voter attention and be scrupulously fair to all. 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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Oak Bay should join amalgamation talks We urgently need statesmen and stateswomen now. Why? Because it’s later than you probably think, in terms of the arrival of several crucial problems that are rapidly converging upon us all. Namely: We’ve hardly experienced even the first symptoms of the dreaded climate change that we have already loaded into the world’s climate system and is just now beginning to descend upon us, while we continue to load that system for ever worse to come; World food security, which primarily depends on abundant clean water, stable conditions and more, is in serious distress now; We’ve encouraged human populations to continue to grow exponentially and the populations of most other life required for balanced life-systems are in deep distress; Centuries of unstoppable sea level rise are now beginning; and much more. Do any of our leaders truly understand the position we are in and are any willing to come clean with us and start counteracting these problems? We need genuine statesmen and stateswomen now. What are statesmen and stateswomen? The Oxford Canadian Dictionary defines both as persons skilled in affairs of state, especially taking an active part in politics: in short, distinguished politicians. Based on my observations, I would add: highly respected and exceptionally accomplished, highly ethical, clear

sighted, visionary doers, high achievers and more. We are desperately in need of genuine statespersons at every level of government, including municipal governments, where the weight of our problems will surely fall in large measure. In Oak Bay, this means it would be foolhardy to withdraw from detailed consideration of how best to consider rationalization of certain essential municipal services. Past human survival of close calls has most often been the product of co-operation and collaboration. High walls that isolate small city states from help, too often in history failed badly. Do we have any genuine statespersons competent to cope well with the foregoing issues? If so, they need to step forward and prepare to provide effective leadership now. We need to gain admission and to participate in tentative amalgamation talks now. This should be an open negotiation, involving consultation with all residents. Not to participate in this will probably lead to our long repentance, in lonely isolation. For this will then be a lost opportunity to collaboratively work together to solve these enormous life-threatening problems. Norman Mogensen Oak Bay

Looking on the bright side In response to those recently appealing for more positive perspective on the municipal tax

front, here are two thoughts to cheer you up: On the one hand, by my calculations Oak Bay residents are now (even after the five per cent hike) paying municipal tax of 0.43 per cent of assessed value, against Victoria’s 0.44 per cent – whereas Oak Bay’s low density, small population and bounty of parks should surely mean less economies of scale and, if anything, a higher rate. Secondly, municipal taxpayers incensed at the $800,000-plus arrears of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel will be pleased to hear that whilst jogging past the hotel the other day, I saw an Oak Bay Police car parked out front. Perhaps the officers were inside letting the hotel management know of the problems that could be faced due to underpolicing of the area because of tax shortfalls. Samuel Mercer Oak Bay

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Now in his fourth year of racing a teacup, Mayor Nils Jensen has two goals, stay upright and finish near the top of the fleet. “The first year my cup turneth over,” Jensen said with a chuckle. “I can attest to the fact the waters off our beach are very, very cold.” Since he felt the frigid waters off Willows Beach in the annual race during the Oak Bay Tea Party, he has managed to stay upright. Finishing “near the top” shouldn’t be too daunting, there are never more than three challengers in the race. Competing this year is Oak Bay firefighter Duane Adsett in a bid to support community and promote the Oak Bay Fire Fighter’s Charitable Foundation. “It’s a tradition, and fun,” Adsett said. He’ll also get bonus marks from daughter Elyse Adsett. “My daughter is very excited I”m going to race the mayor,” he said with a smile. The mayor says people love the “zaniness” of the teacup race, which he attributes in part to the equipment offered

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Vic High band plays benefit Members of the acclaimed Vic High R&B Band bring their dynamic stage show to The Oaks Restaurant and Tea Room June 13. Just back from performances in Memphis, Tenn. and across Europe, the critically acclaimed band is playing their repertoire of pop, soul and classic Motown hits in support of the Community Association of Oak Bayâ€™s Snoâ€™uyutth Pole Project. The Butch Dick-designed, 20-foot pole is being carved by the Songhees artistâ€™s son, Clarence Dick, and funds raised at the show will help raise the pole in front of the new Oak Bay High School in October. Tickets for the bandâ€™s June 13 Snoâ€™uyutth benefit performance are $20 at The Oaks (2250 Oak Bay Ave.) and $25 at the door. Call 250-590-3155 for more information. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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Chief carver Clarence Dick, with his assistant, Songhees carver Carolyn Memnook, work on Snoâ€™uyutth, the pole designed by master Songhees carver Butch Dick for the Community Assocaition of Oak Bay. The association is raising funds to raise the pole at Oak Bay High School this fall. The next fundraiser is June 13 at The Oaks featuring the Vic High Rhythm and Blues Band. Call 250-590-3155 for tickets ($20).

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An Oak Bay Bicycles mechanic, who goes by the name Eightysix, tunes up a two-wheeler on the lawn of municipal hall during a Bike to Work Week celebration station May 26.

The Oak Bay Village Night Market is returning for a seventh season with more fresh produce, more locally made edibles and more from-thefarm products than ever before. This year’s first night market is set for Wednesday, June 10 and the event has expanded to accommodate locally produced beer, wine and cider. Markets are held the second Wednesday of June, July, August and September from 4 to 8 p.m. “As the market has grown and changed, people are looking for more farm-to-table items as well as our talented artisans,” said Elizabeth Smith, Oak Bay BIA president and chair of the market committee. “We have a huge number of smaller producers and it gives us a unique mix of farm products and artisan craftspeople. Adding breweries, wineries and cideries was a natural extension of the community’s interest in what is locally available.” Almost 100 vendors will be at the market offering a variety of farm produce and farmmade edibles including artisan bread, preserves, cakes, cookies, pies and more. They will be joined by artisans showing locally crafted items including jewelry, clothing, wood turned items, pottery, art cards and furniture. New vendors include Hee-Haw Horseradish, the official horse radish of the Oak Bay Tea Party; Fermentum, with a variety of beer jellies and Seeds of Change with all-natural laundry soap and sunscreens. Sea Cider will be sampling and selling a variety of their new releases along with Rocky Creek Winey and de Vine Vineyards. Compost and recycling aspects have expanded to support the growth in food products and street food. Ajna Yoga is offering a free yoga class on the front lawn of the Municipal Hall from 6 to 7 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome. Pedego will also be hosting an electric assist bicycle test drive station on the front lawn. Donna Klasek,

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polymer clay jeweller, will be demonstrating outside of Side Street Studio. Live music will be performed throughout the evening. The Oak Bay Village Night Market operates from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oak Bay Avenue between Monterey and Wilmot Street on June 10. The remaining market dates are July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9.

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Oak Bay Police on lookout for stolen bike trailer Sometime between May 5 and 19, a steel tube bike trailer used for Oak Bay municipal promotions was stolen from the bike lockup at

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The Oak Bay Tea Party runs June 5 to 7 at Willows Park with a parade and airshow limiting movement on land and air. Saturday’s parade will start at 10:30 a.m. from Windsor Park. There is a marine “no float” zone along the Willows Beach waterfront for the airshow from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This is for the safety of boaters while aircraft are flying over the water adjacent to the beach. Visit oakbayteaparty. com for more information. cvanreeuwyk@oak baynews.com

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A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Foul Bay Road and Fort Street on May 28. The cyclist was southbound on Foul Bay, intended on making a left-hand turn but misjudged the distance of a vehicle approaching from behind, say Oak Bay Police. The cyclist was hit and knocked to the ground and subsequently taken to Royal Jubilee Hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Join us for the first Oak Bay Night Market of the season next Wednesday, June 10th from 4:00-8:00pm We will be giving away FREE samples of matcha lemonade and selling matcha and matcha accessories. Other market dates for the season are July 8th, August 12th, and Sept 9th. Come and support local businesses. See you there!

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Town crier Kenny Podmore leads the way during the parade kicking off the start of the annual Oak Bay Tea Party. Rhonda Todrick will now serve alongside Podmore, as the Official Town Crier Escort.

Official escort added for town crier Todrick has served as one of the co-ordinators of the Ukulapha Community Outreach Project, an organization that brings healing and hope to the children of the Township of Slangspruit near

Pietermartizburg, South Africa. She’ll join Podmore, the town crier for 15 years now, during her debut as Official Town Crier Escort in the Oak Bay Tea Party parade Saturday, June 6. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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Max McCulloch was on a roll at the B. C. High School Mountain Biking Championships in Powell River. The Grade 11 student at Oak Bay High picked up a gold and bronze medal competing against athletes from across the province at the May 23 event. McCulloch attributed his success to his love of the sport and support he has received from his family. â€œI have been getting lots of racing experience in the Victoria School Bike League and Island Cup Race Series over the last few years, but I have also been getting great coaching from National Team coach Dan Proulx and Cycling NextGen coach Jeff Ain,â€? he said. â€œI have had the opportunity to ride with members of the National Team and other great riders which has had a big impact on me.â€? The championships included two types of mountain bike racing â€“ cross country and enduro.Â Cross country is a longer race on mostly single

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Oak Bayâ€™s Max McCulloch picked up a gold and bronze medal at the B.C. High School Mountain Biking Championships. track trails where the athleteâ€™s technical skills and fitness are challenged.Â Enduro racing is based on stages where cyclists pedal to the top of a trail, but are only timed on their descents.Â In the B.C. championships, the enduro included three stages where the combined time over all three stages determines the winner.Â McCulloch won all three stages to secure the gold medal and was crowned

the B.C. high school champion.Â Earlier in the day he also raced for 54 minutes in the cross-country event to win the bronze medal. McCulloch has been riding competitively for the past four years and currently trains six days a week, much of it with the School Bike League, which is open to all students in grades 6 to 12. He is now gearing up for the Cycling BCÂ 2015 B.C. Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships in

Whistler on June 27. McCulloch hopes to ride his skills in mountain biking to one day earn a spot at the World Cup or Olympic Games. â€œSince I was a little kid Iâ€™ve always dreamed of being on the Canadian National Team so that would definitely be another goal as well,â€? said McCulloch, adding he is grateful for the support he has received from Oak Bay Bikes and Rumble Supershake. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Oak Bayâ€™s Judy Cristante takes a shot on goal as Vancouver Island Tide teammate Danielle Thoms waits for the rebound at the California Cup.

Vancouver Island Tide golden in California The Vancouver Island Tide struck gold last month in California. The Vancouver Island Tide U16 team â€“ a group of elite, Victoria-based female athletes â€“ travelled to Simi Valley, Calif. to take part in the 2015 California Cup. More than 150 teams from around the world, including the

U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia and more, took part in the tournament May 23-25. The Tide defeated the Vancouver-based Rob Short Academy team 3-1 in the final to wrap up an intense three days of field hockey. Vancouver Island Tide is comprised of top field hockey

players from Victoria, including five U15 BC Select team players and two U18 BC Select team players. Nine of the players are from Oak Bay. They are coached by Nancy Mollenhauer, a Canadian Field Hockey Hall of Fame award winner, and Julie Williams. editor@oakbaynews.com

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The month starts out with a beautiful close 1802, it was classified as a planet, as were several pairing of the moon and Saturn. They rise other asteroids. The discovery of many more together in the eastern sky over Mount Baker an asteroids in the mid 1800s eventually led to their hour after sunset at the beginning of June. reclassification from planets to asteroids. I plan to visit the Oak Bay Marina Ceres, the first asteroid discovered, is parking lot (aka Spewhung Point) to now classified as a dwarf planet instead capture, on my camera, the moon and of an asteroid. Ceres meets two of the Saturn shining through Chris Paulâ€™s three requirements of planet-hood. great art piece â€“ the Salish Sea. I hear It orbits the sun, and itâ€™s round; but Oak Bay has organized its purchase as it doesnâ€™t clear its orbit, the same as a permanent treasure for everyone to Pluto and the other dwarf planets. enjoy. 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Advertising Sales Consultant The Oak Bay News has an opening for a multimedia Advertising Consultant. By joining the leading community newspaper serving Oak Bay, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most vibrant communities in Victoria. The team environment at The Oak Bay News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driverâ€™s license are required. The Oak Bay News is a member of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Send your resume with cover letter by Friday, June 12, 2015 to:

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VOLUNTEERS BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters of Victoria has too many boys aged 7 to 17 waiting for a mentor. Bigs and Littles are matched based on similar interests and meet for a couple of hours each week during the evenings or on weekends. Make a difference while having fun! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE HEALTH Care CO-OP Federation of Canada provides networking, education and advocacy support for Social Services, Wellness and Health co-ops across Canada. We need to communicate better! Can you help with a communications strategy or posting information to our Wordpress site? Times are ďŹ‚exible. We could also talk about facebook, twitter etc. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269. THE SALVATION Army Victoria Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre is looking for people to help prepare food and assist kitchen staff in preparing meals for residents and community dining. Any amount of time is great; hours needed are, daily 8:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Victoria News has an opening for a multimedia Advertising Consultant. By joining the leading community newspaper serving Victoria, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most vibrant communities in the region. The team environment at The Victoria News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driverâ€™s license are required. The Victoria News is a member of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Send your resume with cover letter by Friday, June 12, 2015 to:

Oliver Sommer, Associate Publisher osommer@blackpress.ca 818 Broughton Street Victoria, BC V8W 1E4

MIND BODY & SPIRIT 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 YOGA SUPPORT for Cancer. Fun & easy classes. Vic West. Cert. & Exp. (250)360-0704.

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Cowichan Valley Citizen, has an opening for an experienced multimedia advertising Consultant. By joining the leading community newspaper serving Cowichan Valley you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most vibrant communities in Duncan, BC. The team environment at The Citizen will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and joy working in a fast-paced environment. print advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driverâ€™s license are required. The Cowichan Valley Citizen is a member of Black Press, Canadaâ€™ largest private independent newspaper company with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Send your resume with a cover letter to: Shirley Skolos, Publisher shirley.skolos@cowichancitizen.com Cowichan Valley Citizen 251 Jubilee St., Duncan, B.C. V9L 1W8

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Reporter Peninsula News Review The Peninsula News Review, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a busy newsroom. You have a passion for and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required and successful candidates will have their own camera. Must have a valid driverâ€™s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are assets.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by June 12, 2015 to: Jim Parker Publisher Peninsula News Review 103-9830 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: publisher@peninsulanewsreview.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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BIG ANNUAL sale. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill X Rd, Saturday June 6, 9am-1pm. Lots for sale! Bake table. Fundraiser for local and global projects.

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

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

DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

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TRUCK CANOPY, dark blue, full-size $140. 4 tires on rims, good cond. 225-70-15, $100. (250)477-6036.

AUTO SERVICES FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383

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SONY TV- slim line 15”, $50. Call (250)480-0277.

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for quiet, bright 2 ($930) and 3 ($1019.) bdrm townhouses, close to Glanford school. W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42K/$45K +. Applications avail. in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

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20% OFF! Mowing, power raking, hedge/shrub trim, cleanups. Call (250)479-6495.

CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERReliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

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

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(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn care. Comm/Res. Aerating, power raking, landscape design, all planting, river rock & patio stones, yard clean-up. New lawn - sod & seed. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141. LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedge trimming, design, monthly maintenance. Insured, reliable. References. Call Andrew, 250-893-3465. MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding, painting & more. Senior’s discounts. Free estimates. 250-216-7502.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooﬁng. Bob, 250-516-5178. THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. (778)265-3365.

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

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

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

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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

COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES / TOTAL, MAY 2014 NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, MAY 2014 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, MAY 2014

Realtors have information at their fingertips Victoria sales in May up 26.8% from the same month the previous year Dan Ebenal News Staff

Victoria’s scorching real estate market is putting an even greater emphasis on potential buyers being ready to close the deal. The Victoria Real Estate Board reports a total of 905 properties were sold across the region in May, a 26.8 per cent increase over the 714 properties sold in May 2014. “May was another great month for local real estate. It’s been a very active month for sales and listings, and we continue to see consumer confidence in our market as people continue to purchase properties,” said Victoria Real Estate Board president Guy Crozier. “We’ve not seen this many sales in May since 2007 when we saw 963 properties sell in the month.” Oak Bay realtor Cassie Kangas said the potential for a quick sale is yet another reason for buyers to be pre-approved and ready to close the deal. “Knowing the house you’re looking at may have an offer the first day, you need to have everything ready. That could be the difference between getting it or not,” said the realtor with DFH Real Estate. Kangas points to a house that had come on the market on a Saturday morning, she took her clients to see it that same afternoon. “We were in the house when the realtor phoned me to say, ‘My clients are on their way to the office, there’s already two offers’,” she recalled. “We hadn’t even looked in the basement yet. You have to be prepared, because if you’re not you’re not going to get it.” Having financing in place is just one of the areas where realtors can

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Cassie Kangas looks over the lot plans for a home. Realtors can help identify potential complications in the sale and purchase of a home. assist their clients in buying or selling their home. “The big thing is that every house is different, and there is information you need when selling your house.” Kangas said she regularly needs to come up with information on items such as building permits, zoning and bylaw information. “We need to have so much information. People who try to sell their houses by themselves don’t understand the questions that are going to come up so they don’t have all that information at their fingertips all the time, and they don’t know where to get it,” said Kangas.

She said permits can be a major issue that can have serious ramifications on the sale of a house. “People do work without permits or they just don’t know what kind of permits are required,” she said. “If someone does come and inspect your house for some reason and they realize you have done all this work incorrectly, they can make you take it out.” She said checking for possible oil tanks on a property is another issue that should be investigated before a sale, along with going over strata documentation. Kangas advises going over a strata’s rules, bylaws,

24 months of minutes as well as any depreciation reports. “There could be an assessment coming the next year for $60,000 and you’re on the hook for it. You have to read that stuff,” she said. Kangas said it’s important for realtors to have good relationships with local governments as well as those in the banking and legal fields in order to address any issues that may arise. “There’s stuff that buyers have no idea they should be asking and there’s stuff that sellers have no idea they should be disclosing. We’re here to know all that.”

“Let’s talk about Real Estate in Oak Bay.” SHEILA AUJLA REAL ESTATE

250.889.4771 www.sheilaaujla.com

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755 Humboldt Street, Victoria

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more details in Real Estate Victoria, available FREE on news stands & in home delivered copies of this community newspaper 407-125 Aldersmith Place MLS 350115, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

VICTORIA 728 Yates Street, Daily 12-5 (except Friday) Concert Properties 250-383-3722

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510-10 Paul Kane Place, $769,900 MLS 348185, Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091 101-640 Michigan St., From $399,000 Daily 12-5 Chard Developments 250-383-2999

8-896 Admirals Road, $395,000 MLS 350378, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

988 Topaz Avenue, $589,900 879 Craigflower Road, Saturday & Sunday Sutton Group West Coast Realty $478,900 MLS 349144, Saturday 1-3 Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511 535 Linden Avenue, $769,000 MLS 351778, Saturday, Sunday & 819 Colville Road, MLS 349527, Saturday 2-4 Thursday 2-4 Newport Realty RE/MAX Camosun Jack Petrie, 250-385-2033 Karen Scott, 250-744-3301

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SAANICH EAST

22-909 Carolwood Drive $648,888 MLS 351651, Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

4686 McMorran Way, $738,888 MLS 349739, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487 892 Haliburton Road, $750,000 MLS 347978, Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653 952 Tattersall Drive, $518,888 MLS 351787, Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868 213-3900 Shelbourne Street, $279,880 MLS 251777, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shelley Saldat, 250-384-8124

740 Travino Lane Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250-477-5353

102-951 Goldstream Avenue, $329,900 MLS 351631, Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty 2108 James White, $469,900 Paul Holland, 250-477-5353 3117 Esson Road, $425,000 MLS 351071, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun MLS 350506, Saturday 2-4 939 Whisperwind Place, Karen Scott, 250-744-3301 Fair Realty $699,900 Sukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794 9574 Glenelg Ave, $799,000 MLS 345919, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital MLS 351912, Sunday 2-4 3912 Carey Road, From Realty Jonesco Real Estate Inc. $249,900 Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, Saturday - Monday 1-5 250-655-7653 Macdonald Realty 3407 Ambrosia Cres., Sheila Aujla & Sophak Sim, $459,900 8997 Lochside Drive 250-744-4441 Daily 12-4 MLS 348210, Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. RE/MAX Camosun SAANICH Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

PENINSULA

11305 Ravenscroft Place MLS 351347, Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Chace Whitson, 250-818-9338

1166-2600 Ferguson Rd, $304,900 454 Ker Avenue, $445,000 MLS 349040, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608 Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 7182 West Saanich Road., 41 Lurline Avenue, From $365,000 $519,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4, MLS 351505, Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Sutton Group West Coast Realty Coast Capital Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134 Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

SAANICH WEST

2225 Amelia Ave, $575,000 MLS 346910, Saturday 12-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Blake Moreau, 250-881-0423

7859 Scohon Dr., $549,900 MLS 350458, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608 A-10419 Resthaven Dr., $369,900 MLS 350520, Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

WEST SHORE

3156 Kettle Creek Cres., $359,000 MLS 351698, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

3347 Sewell Road, $599,900 Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003 768 Danby Place, $558,888 MLS 349942, Sunday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Brad MacLaren, 250-380-3933 3018 Waterview Close, $599,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

3419 Fleetwood Court, $529,900 Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 3518 Luxton Road, $399,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 593 Latoria Road, From $299,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124 6-630 Brookside Road, $509,900 MLS 346474, Saturday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301 105-990 Rattanwood Place, From $319,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

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Community Calendar Friday, June 5 Fantastic Friday and Amazing Journey Preview Night - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in St. Lukeâ€™s Church Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. This Fantastic Friday will be the last one until October and will be a preview/early registration evening for our Amazing Summer Day Camp (mornings July 6 to 10). Enjoy games, crafts, songs and a video followed by a barbecue dinner. The evening is free. For more info, call 250-477-6741 or visit www.stlukesvictoria.ca. Art Show and Sale by Goward House artists from June 1 to 23, viewing hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria. For a preview of the event, visit www. gowardhouse.com/artshow.

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The Oak Bay Tea Party will fill Willows Beach with games and entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. The events take place Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The parade begins Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Windsor Park. The final concert of the DieMahler Chamber Music series takes place at St. Mary the Virgin church in Oak Bay at 2:30 p.m. This concert is a debut of a fantasy opera concertante directed by Maestro Pablo Diemecke, music director of the DieMahler Chamber Ensemble.

Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Oak Bay Rotary Club. Email diemahler@shaw.ca for concert details. Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Marigold Park, Iris Avenue off Grange Road, Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Judy at 250-385-8510.

Sunday, June 7 Jazz Vespers Season Finale â€“ Great jazz featuring the Bob Watts Trio playing all their favourites. Theyâ€™ll be joined by the internationally renowned Diane Pancel on vocals with Pablo Cardenas on piano, Ross Macdonald on bass and Bob Watts on drums, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Philip Anglican Church - 2928 Eastdowne Rd. More info at www.stphilipvictoria.ca or email rob@stphilipvictoria.ca. The First Open Heart Society of B.C. is holding its annual Heart Walk and Silent Auction at the Maria Montessori Academy, 1841 Fairburn Dr., Victoria.Â Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and the walk is at noon. Pledge sheets (and maps) are available by e-mail at: admin@fohs.bc.ca or by phone at: 250-595-2123. Proceeds go to area hospitals for cardiac equipment/education. Donations can be made online through PayPal at www.fohs. bc.ca. Graduation Exhibition â€“ Independent Studio Program, Vancouver Island School of

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Art. Opening reception at 3:30 p.m. in the Slide Room Gallery, located on the lower level, Vancouver Island School of Art 2549 Quadra St., Victoria. This is a free event, open to the public. A repeat of the Cradle of a Useless Man concert takes place at 2:30 p.m. at a private home in Sooke. This concert is by donation, and features the poignant work of Brent Straughan, a local composer, themed upon a historical injustice committed to local First Nations in Victoria. Anyone interested in attending this special repeat private performance, please email diemahler@shaw.ca for location information. Volkssport 7/10 km walk. Meet at Gowlland Tod Park, Mackenzie Bight Trail, Highlands. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Christine at 250-478-7020.

Tuesday, June 9 Complementary Chair Dance Classes for seniors, with Katrina at Oak Bay United Church Chapel, 1355 Mitchell Ave. (off the parking lot) on Tuesdays June 9 and 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more info please call 250598-1846. Volkssport Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr.. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Gail at 250-477-4472.

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