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Centennial celebrations From left, Save-On-Foods’ Meredith Matheson and Fort & Foul Bay store manager Roger Junker look on as Oak Bay’s Thelma Grant and Margaret McDougall cut the cake at Save-On-Foods’ 100th anniversary celebration held outside the store Friday. The two women, who live at Shannon Oaks, turn 100 this fall. See more photos from the event on page 10.

First the good news. The Victoria Transition House celebrates a remarkable milestone this year, marking 40 years of helping women in Greater Victoria escape from abusive situations. The bad news, as the transition house’s development director Susan K.E. Howard notes, is that those services are still needed. Last Friday (Aug. 28), the transition house kicked off one of its most important events of the year, hosting 50 people at Victoria Golf Club’s Links to Change Art Auction opening and reception. “We really are grateful to the Victoria Golf Club,” Howard said, noting it’s vital for Transition House to reach out to the community. “Without events like these we would not be able to continue operating.” This year, the Viva Italia! Art Auction features 13 works of art created by local and international artists, on display at the golf club until the final bidding at the Gala Italia! Gala Party and Dance on Sept. 11. “The work is incredibly diverse,” Howard said, noting styles of work range from collage to oil painting. Each piece is valued at between $500 and $3,000 and many were created by notable artists such as Canadian E. Joseph Dreany, best known for his work in the 1950s as a commercial illustrator in New York. His piece, Untitled Winter Landscapes, is in the style of the Group of Seven. Last year, the auction, golf tourneys and gala party raised more then $108,000 to help the transition house provide its desperately needed shelter. “This is one of the two most important events (held each year) to raise money from the community,” Howard said. This year, the women’s golf tournament is planned for Sept. 10, while the men’s tournament is on Sept. 12. June’s Goddess Run is another significant fundraiser. The non-profit charity operates an 18-bed emergency shelter for women and their children as well as a 24-hour crisis and information line among its services. The agency provides all services free to women leaving abusive situations and children who sometimes witness abuse. To learn more about Victoria Transition House, visit transitionhouse.net. To learn more about Links to Change, visit vgccharity.com. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Tour de Rock rider Diane Luszniak, a reserve officer with VicPD and biology co-op co-ordinator at the University of Victoria, is planning a dessert exchange fundraiser at Glenlyon Norfolk School, which will include a door prize of an amazing creation from Rachel Cakes. about this experience is it’s not a one-year event for many people,” Luszniak says, noting this year’s team is being trained by a group of past riders. “I’ve always gone out to go see the riders and support the VicPD, but I can see (my greater level of involvement) continuing,” she says. Tickets for the Summer Sugar Soirée are $20. For more infor-

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Make immunizations part of back to school plan Are your children’s vaccinations and booster shots up to date? As students across Vancouver Island get ready to start the school year, Island Health reminds parents that back to school is an ideal time to make plans to keep their child’s vaccinations up to date. “Before entering school, children between four- and sixyears-old should get vaccination boosters against tetanus, polio, whooping cough [and] chicken pox as well as update their mumps, measles, rubella and varicella vaccinations,” said Dr. Dee Hoyano, Medical Health Officer for Island Health. “The shots your child received

as a baby need boosting to be most protective,” she said. “Keep them up to date. Immunization is an effective and simple way to protect your children from disease. It’s far safer to get the vaccine than to get sick from vaccine-preventable illnesses,” she said. If someone at school contracts a vaccine-preventable infectious disease, children who are not immunized may have to stay home until it’s safe to return. Keeping up to date with your child’s immunizations not only protects their health, but also those in the larger community. Parents are encouraged to contact their health care provider or local public health unit

for details. Numerous online resources can also help parents keep track of children’s immunizations, including free text reminders and printable Child Health Passports to help keep track of immunization history and other health information. A smartphone ImmunizeCA App is also available for download to help manage immunization records. “The past year we’ve seen an active year particularly when it comes to whooping cough, so getting vaccinated is an important way to protect your child and other children,” Hoyano said. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Oak Bay seeks variance volunteers Oak Bay is seeking applicants for its volunteer board of variance. The board of variance is a three-person, quasijudicial body appointed by council. The work involved requires strong analytical and reasoning skills to consider applications to vary the provisions of the zoning bylaw, to make structural alterations to a building containing a lawful non-conforming use, or to grant relief from a requirement contained in the Tree Protection Bylaw. Appointments are for a term of three years each and may be renewed for additional terms. Visit oakbay.ca/municipal-hall/committees online for more details. The deadline for those interested is Monday, Sept. 16.

High school open house Sept. 13 The new Oak Bay High School is flinging open its doors to the public one more time. Classes start in the new $55-million, 151,000-square-foot school after Labour Day, but residents can still get a peek Sept. 13. Discussions on replacing the school began two decades ago when it was learned the building didn’t meet seismic codes. Construction started in the summer of 2013. Residents can see the ultra-modern upgrades, and the remaining history such as the huge fir timbers from the old gym that are now benches in the new fitness facility, and the old tree that grew outside the principal’s office as a large staircase. Guests are invited to view the new campus. on Sept. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Due to low numbers, Victoria Minor Hockey Association will not run a midget rep program this year, sending its Oak Bay, Victoria and Esquimalt players to neighbouring Saanich Minor Hockey instead. It’s not simply a matter of demographics, but also that more choices are available to those 15- to 17-year-old players today. “There has been a lot of opportunity for midget-age players to go to academies (and) major midget,” said Chris Atchison, Victoria Minor Hockey president. Discussions have been going on in the background for several years between Victoria, the Victoria Racquet Club and Saanich, Atchison said. When the Racquet Club collapsed its midget program last year, some players went to Victoria and others to Saanich. “This is something I do think the execu-

tive at Saanich and the executive at Victoria have talked about for a number of years and we think it’s a necessary evolution of minor hockey in the south (Island),” Atchison said, noting he doesn’t see any change coming for either association at the recreational level, where both have healthy numbers of players who enjoy playing the game. It’s only at the elite or competitive level where the draw on players has created challenges. Over the years, Victoria had also accepted a number of Saanich players who needed a place to play because Saanich was full. This year, some of those players opted to go back to Saanich or play elsewhere, leaving Victoria without enough players to form a midget rep team. Not wanting to leave the remaining players without a place to play competitive hockey, “we looked at ways to co-operate with Saanich.” While preliminary discussions had also included the possibilities of working with

other local organizations, such as Juan de Fuca and Peninsula minor hockey associations, the logistics of getting Oak Bay or Victoria players to those locations could prove challenging for families. “Every single one of our families came back to us and said we hope it’s Saanich otherwise we don’t know what’s going to happen,” Atchison said. The change does not affect the midget recreational players or rep players at the younger levels, who will continue to skate with the Victoria Ice Hawks, Atchison said, noting about 15 players are affected. “Victoria is just so appreciative of what Saanich has done,” he said. Karen Strange, Saanich Minor Hockey vice-president of administration, welcomed the new families to the association’s midget rep program. “Saanich Minor Hockey is proud to be working with Victoria Minor Hockey in order to provide opportunity for midget

rep players in our greater community. We are excited about the upcoming season and welcome the players and their families to SMHA.” The boost in numbers pushes Saanich from Tier 2 to Tier 1 status at the midget level, along with other Island associations with a larger player base to draw from, such as Juan de Fuca, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley. Saanich will run three competitive teams at the midget level from its home at Pearkes Recreation Centre, however Victoria will also be providing ice time through its rinks at Oak Bay, Save-on-Foods and Archie Browning recreation centres, Atchison said. Rep assessments for the merged group of midget players began Saturday and continue this week. Victoria players who try out for the Saanich rep teams but are released from the program must return to the Ice Hawks, he added. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Hockey associations come together for the kids When it comes to youth hockey, it seems that other than reports on a particular game or championship or season to come, stories often involve some negative aspect of the game. Most recently those stories have involved steps taken in response to a few individuals behaving badly at youth games on the Island. (It should be noted that while hockey tends to receive the “bad rap” for spectators going over the edge in their interactions with officials, coaches, other parents, etc., it is not the only sport in which this behaviour is an issue, yet for some reason, we like to send our collective censure its way.) For that reason, we are pleased to report on a good news story emerging from the local sports scene. Faced with too few players to field a competitive-level team in the midget division, the Victoria Ice Hawks, which includes players from Oak Bay, Victoria and Esquimalt, faced a dilemma. Either 15 or so elite-level players would stay in Victoria and be dispersed among recreational-level teams or the Ice Hawks would have to find another association to welcome the athletes who wanted to continue playing at the highest level. Victoria found such a welcoming place last week in the Saanich Minor Hockey Association. Strict rules govern minor hockey in B.C., rules that require youth to play for their respective clubs – essentially, you play where you live. But Victoria, Saanich and Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association worked out a solution that allows the Victoria midget players to try out for one of Saanich’s three competitive-level midget teams and play there under the Saanich Braves’ banner if successful. So while Saanich and Victoria have a long history of friendly competition on the ice, today at the midget level, they cheer together. And that’s a good news story we can all get behind. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Alaska sits in judgment of B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett ery complexes just out of sight at Anaspent much of last week in Alaska, trying cortes and Cherry Point in Washington. to assure local fishermen and environ- A good portion of B.C.’s gasoline comes mentalists that B.C.’s mine approval pro- from there. Without a drunk-captain incident since cess is “basically the same” as Alaska’s. 1989, these tankers load up Bennett visited an abanat the terminus of the Transdoned mine in northwest B.C. Alaska Pipeline System. Let’s that continues to leak acid take a closer look. and metal pollution into the For 47 years, the pipeline Taku River, vowing to superhas pumped huge volumes vise cleanup by a new operaof oil across Alaska from the tor. He noted that one of B.C.’s charming northern outpost proposed new mines includes of Deadhorse to Valdez in the a 23-kilometre pipe system to south, just east of Anchorage move ore out of the shared where cruise ships dock. watershed for processing. In his new book, Rust: The This is typical of the disTom Fletcher Longest War, science writer course between B.C. and our B.C. Views Jonathan Waldman calls it “the American cousins. Only our biggest, baddest oil pipeline in industry is questioned. Meanwhile in Colorado, the latest mine the world. “From Prudhoe Bay to Prince spill disaster was blamed on a mistake William Sound, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline by the U.S. Environmental Protection System stretches 800 miles, which leaves Agency. And in Alaska as in the rest of engineer Bhaskar Neogi accountable for the U.S., new metal mines such as the one of the heaviest metal things in the giant Pebble project depend on the same Western Hemisphere, through which the vast majority of Alaska’s economy flows,” engineering and testing as ours. Here in Victoria, the Fantasy Island dia- Waldman writes. “Daily, the four-foot logue about oil continued, with Green steel tube spits out $50 million of oil.” It was once the largest private infraParty leader Elizabeth May calling a news conference to announce she is (brace structure in the U.S. Today it’s the most yourself) opposed to pipelines and tank- regulated pipeline in the world, with ers on the B.C. coast. She stood at Clover planes flying infrared sensors to detect Point, where daily Alaska crude tankers leaks of warm oil and “line walkers” looksail past, many on their way to vast refin- ing for soft spots in the permafrost.

And this isn’t low-fat, shade-grown oil for Seattle fuel-sippers. It struggles to flow, with a black asphalt bottom and thick wax that must be scraped out of the pipeline by the ton with giant “pigs” that clean and monitor walls for corrosion. The five Prudhoe Bay oilfields have been declining in production for 20 years, to the point where the Trans-Alaska pipeline now carries about a quarter of its design capacity. It’s expected to run out around 2040, but for now Valdez still loads more than a tanker a day. Waldman writes that when North America’s largest oilfield was discovered in 1968, companies first considered extending the Alaska Railroad up to Deadhorse. But they would have needed 63 trains a day of 100 cars each. Trucks, cargo planes and even nuclear-powered submarines running under the Arctic ice were briefly considered. Since we had a bit of hand-wringing last week about a small earthquake near Fort Nelson that may or may not have been triggered by hydraulic fracturing, it’s worth noting that Trans-Alaska oil also causes noticeable tremors as it rushes down the Chugach Mountains to a sudden stop at Valdez. But those are American earthquakes, so no story there. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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This massive limb from a Garry oak fell into the intersection of Foul Bay Road and Granite last month.

b sparks sudden drop re: ‘Fallen limb sparks sudden drop ews, Aug 25, 2015 talk, ‘oak Bay News, Aug 25, 2015 that homeowners i understand that homeowners r own trees inspected should have their own trees inspected re safe and in no harm to ensure they are safe and in no harm g this unusually dry File photo of falling during this unusually dry File photo summer. t about the municipalHowever, what about the municipalue diligence with the ity and their due diligence with the but reside near or on trees they own, but reside near or on ? private property? me that during this i would assume that during this Bay Parks staff are The Oak Bay are News welcomes your opinions and comments. drought, oak Bay Parks staff The Oak Bay News welcomes your opinions and comments. trees that belong to checking all the treesTothat putbelong readerstoon equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, s this should not be the District – as this should notletters be to less than 300 words. please keep y put upon any homeplease keep letters to less than 300 words. the responsibility put upon any homeThe News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. them incur costs of The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. owner or have themSend incuryour costs of to: letters nicipality’s trees. Send your letters to: checking the municipality’s trees. Mail: Letters to the Editor, Oak Bay News, 207A - 2187 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria,

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Trees and sea monsters capture Oak Bay’s attention in decades past As today trees are suffering from the effects of a long, hot summer, this week back in 1999 saw tree issues of a different sort on the front page of the Oak Bay News. Under the headline “Tree killer in disguise,” the Sept. 1, 1999 report explored how English ivy was potentially the biggest threat to our Garry oak population. “Ivy wrapping itself around the trunk of your Garry oak may look like something about to inspire a quatrain of Romantic poetry, but before the Wordsworth in you sets pen to paper, it may be wise to think Jennifer Blyth about what it will look Pages from the Past like when that majestic tree rots and falls on top of your house,” the report suggested. The problem, local specialists advised, was that English ivy climbing up the trunks and over the branches was preventing many area trees from accessing the benefits of the sun and putting undue stress on the branches and trees. The information likely spurred on the subsequent “ivy pulls” that aimed to free local trees from the stranglehold of the invasive plant. *** Oak Bay bibliophiles found themselves without a local library for a month when the Oak Bay branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library was closed while undergoing renovations. Temporary services had been provided at Monterey Centre, but with fall programming set to begin, room was no longer available for the library. The expanded branch was expected to re-open Oct. 7; in the meantime, patrons were encouraged to use the services of neighbouring branches in Saanich and Victoria. Gutter CleaninG • repair • Gutter Guard

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Play shows mental illness as more than just a hashtag Laura Lavin Black Press

Brendan McLeod lives inside his head, and it isn’t always a pretty place. The University of Victoria grad, who now lives in Toronto, first began to realize the thoughts he was having went far beyond the norm at age 12. “Pure O, they call it, is just all thought. That’s part of why it’s weird to live with it. No one else can tell what’s going on – it’s all internal,” he said. Pure O is a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, have certain thoughts repeatedly, or feel they need to perform certain routines repeatedly. Pure O lacks the physical characteristics of typical OCD, so McLeod has none Mike Savage photo of the repetitive behaviours University of Victoria grad Brendan McLeod brings his new that go along with the mental show Brain to the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival. illness. “(Mental illness) is not do worry going on stage that McLeod’s experiences with a hashtag. As a storyteller I everyone’s going to hate you. obsessive compulsive disorder look for gaps in the communal I’m really interested to see how – from a teenager struggling to dialogue. I’ve been heartened a general audience reacts and understand his obsessions to by the approach people are how the work translates.” an adult battling psychosis. taking to destigmatize mental McLeod said he’s fortunate “When you make yourself illness, what the corporations to be able to perform and live a recite the Lord’s Prayer 300 are doing with their Twitter productive life. campaigns, but sometimes they times a day when you’re 13, “I try hard not to frame it as you’re going to find yourself lose the specifics.” super positive. I don’t like this in wacky situations. Let’s With Brain, a new monologue disorder. I think it’s made me talk about some of the weird McLeod is bringing to this more honest … forced me to be situations OCD leads to, and year’s Victoria Fringe Theatre how laughter lessens the stigma more open as a human being,” Festival, Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, he says. of mental illness and makes the former Canadian Slam “When things go wrong for a deeper, more empathetic champion hopes to engage and you have to be open. Friends understanding of it,” he said. enlighten audiences. help out when you lose your “It gets into the specifics “It’s my mental illness inner compass, they keep you in a way that explains it with procedural,” he said. company, they show you the lightness and humour – it’s “It’s sort of a fun exploration world as it is and keep you on definitely dark in some parts of the nature of consciousness track. I definitely have a new – I do allow for a deeper and thought. It’s the biggest appreciation for that.” exploration of that.” mystery, the conscience. Why Brain is on at the Wood Hall To McLeod, doing the show is it does what it does, how does at the Victoria Conservatory it work? It’s the biggest mystery cathartic, however, the Victoria of Music beginning Thursday, Fringe will be the debut for the inside your own head.” Aug. 27. full-length performance. A heartbreaking and Tickets are available at “I’ve done a 20-minute version hilarious take on coming victoriafringe.com. as spoken word. It received of age, mental illness and llavin@vicnews.com good, positive feedback. You consciousness, Brain maps

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More than 100 independent business owners gathered to vote in new members to Think Local First’s board of directors during the annual general meeting at the Atrium last week. Paul Hadfield from Spinnakers Gastro Brew Pub and Mike Black from Capital Iron are the newest board members. While Gayle Robinson will continue as president. “The large vision is to have every single independent business in Victoria a member and to grow a very strong independent business community, which is the strongest foundation for every city because it keeps our culture and our character unique,” she said. During the meeting, Robinson also announced a new link between Portland and Victoria businesses and their rewards program cards. “There are 80,000 cards out in the Portland area and all those Portland users can use their cards at Victoria shops,” she said. “As we start up with our Think Local First rewards program, those cards can be used in Portland . . .We are the first Canadian launch.”

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Three year old Carlin Johnston shows off the model truck he received while his one year old sister Mabel Gillespie gets her face painted by Heather Hunter.

Christina Harvey and daughter 2-yearold Evelyn Harvey pose with a 1915 Model T car. The car was originally owned by Save On Foods founder R.C. Kidd and is now owned by current owner Jimmy Pattison.

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Kid picks from the library show-and-tell of all ... until her Welcome to At the Library, reptilian rapscallion starts a regular feature with Sarah getting her into some major Isbister, Children’s and Family Literacy Librarian at the Oak Bay trouble. branch of the Greater Victoria 3. Dojo Daycare by Chris Public Library. Tougas – Kids big and Isbister, who loves small will love the leading Baby Time action in this colourand Family Storyful book, along with time at the library, in the message that even addition to riding the ninjas need to learn Bikemobile to outlessons about honour, reach events around kindness and respect. Victoria, will explore what’s hot at the 4. The Storm Whale library for both young by Benji Davies – This Sarah Isbister simple and powerful and adult readers. At the Library Her background story about the love in teaching both elebetween a father and mentary and middle his son has beautiful and whimschool grades informs her work sical illustrations that convey and her reading selections, and the depth of the characters’ her love of gardening has made experiences. her a passionate supporter of the 5. The Good Little Book by Victoria Seed Library. Kyo Maclear, illustrated by This week, we look at what Marion Arbona – A good little has children and youth turning book becomes a boy’s loyal the page this month. – Editor companion, accompanying him everywhere ... until one day the book is lost. Will this bad 1. Touch the Brightest Star little boy get back his good little by Christie Matheson – This book? Will the good little book magical and interactive read-asurvive on its own without a loud book for bedtime, or anyproper jacket? time, allows readers to become magicians, making all of the 6. Take Shelter: At Home action happen themselves. Around the World by Nikki Tate and Dani Tate-Stratton – 2. If You Ever Want to Bring This is a fascinating global tour an Alligator to School, Don’t! of dwellings and homes, each by Elise Parsley – Magnolia is one creative and unique, reflectdetermined to have the best

ing the resourcefulness and imagination of the people who live in them. 7. Project Superhero by E. Paul Zehr – This engaging graphic novel is about a shy, comics-obsessed 13-year-old named Jessie who keeps a diary of her class’s year-long research project on superheroes, which leads to the Superhero Slam, a head-to-head debate battle! 8. This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki – This exciting teen graphic novel is an amazing collaboration and coming-of-age story about a girl on the cusp of childhood, experiencing secrets, sadness and growing up. 9. Lost in the Sun by Lisa Graff – Trent is confused, angry and overwhelmed, and thinks he’s responsible for the death of a schoolmate following a freak accident. His friendship with another outcast could prove to be the fresh start that he needs if only he can accept change and healing in his life. 10. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen – This complex novel is Dessen’s darkest, deepest and most absorbing novel yet, telling an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, family and herself. editor@oakbaynews.com

Sunflowers bold on the Avenue Joy Anson has joined the stable of artists at Eclectic Gallery. The primarily selftaught intuitive artist utilizes a strong sense of childlike primitivism in her collection of Sunflower series now showing at Eclectic. Anson is passionate about the brilliant colour in her Sunflower paintings. “Colour excites and energizes me. It is an expression of joyous sensuousness,” the artist says of the brilliant colour in the sunflower images. Anson has shown at Avenue Gallery and Fran Willis Gallery in Victoria and galleries in Vancouver. Her Sunflower series is on exhibit at Eclectic, 2170 Oak Bay Ave., until Sept. 12. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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at The MidLife Crisis Show Brent Butt, Canadian comedy icon of Corner Gas fame, will headline The MidLife Crisis Show October 2 & 3 at the Victoria Conference Centre. On Friday, October 2, you can see Brent in performance and rub shoulders with him and other VIPs at a reception after his standup routine. For the price of admission to the Saturday MidLife Crisis Show you can see Brent up close and in person and then enjoy the rest of the show. The MidLife Crisis Show is an interactive lifestyle event created for 50 to 75 year olds. Corner Gas This is a group that funny man has completed a lot Brent Butt of the heavy lifting of their lives - raising families, working hard on their careers, paying off mortgages – and are now ready for something new. It could be travel, writing, flying a plane, volunteering, off-roading, genealogy, home renovations, exploring new technology, sampling food and drink trends or starting a lifestyle business – all of which and much more will be showcased at The MidLife Crisis Show. “This is a generation ready to challenge conventions and embrace new lifestyle opportunities. We want to help them appreciate the vast array of possibilities available to them,” says Show Manager Barbara Newton. “We want to help them answer the question they are asking themselves – What’s Next?” The event is designed to keep visitors engaged all day, leave them enriched and send them home with tools to move their life projects forward. On Saturday, October 3rd, for one admission price, you can visit the Tasting Room and the Technology Petting Zoo, participate in panel discussions, pick the brains of experts, enjoy Main Stage entertainment, enter draws and contests, check out exhibits and demonstrations and meet Brent Butt in person. David Lennam, local media personality, will act as emcee for the entire event. Newton says: “If you are in this demographic, ask yourself what intrigues you, what have you said you would do ‘later, when I have time?’ Whatever it is, the time to explore is now and you can get a good start at The MidLife Crisis Show.”

For more information and tickets go to www.midlifecrisisshow.com

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Volkssport Thursday evening walk. Meet at Henderson Rec Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration is at 5:45 p.m., with the walk starting at 6 p.m. Information: Kaye, 250721-3065.

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Volkssport – 6/10 km Walks & Picnic following. Meet at Centennial Park, 7400 Block Wallace Drive. Registration 9:30 am, walk 10 a.m. Information: Carol, 250386-6670. Bring a picnic lunch to share, rain or shine, in the picnic shelter. Cirque Peking, National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China – Ballet, plate spinning, tumbling, contortionism, juggling and more, 2 p.m. at Farquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria. Tickets: Adults $36, students $26, children

$16; family pack (2 adults/2 students) $100; four pack (four general admissions) $120. Contact 250-7218480 or tickets.uvic.ca

Sunday, Sept. 6 Volkssport – 5/10 km walks. Meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Information: George, 250-386-1279.

Monday, Sept. 7 Volkssport Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Registration at 8:45 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m. For current schedule call Rick, 250-478-7020 or Jan, 250-665-6062. SingYourJoy Young Adult Chorus – Fall 2015 season start-up, 7 to 9 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) at Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. New and returning singers (age 16 to 29) for the first two weeks; no cost. For further information,

Natural gas rates: you have a choice Starting November 1, 2015, you’ll have a choice when it comes to buying natural gas. A program called Customer Choice lets you buy gas from an independent gas marketer at fixed rates and terms, or from FortisBC at a variable rate. Independent gas marketers may knock on your door to discuss these options. Either way, FortisBC would still deliver your gas. To learn more about your options, visit fortisbc.com/yourchoice.

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Tuesday, Sept. 8

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Volkssport Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration at 5:45 p.m., walk at 6 p.m. Information: Gail, 250-477-4472.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Volkssport Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Registration at 8:45 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m. For current schedule call Rick, 250-478-7020 or Jan, 250-665-6062. Victoria Women’s Newcomers Club – New to Victoria? Lunch meeting at Victoria Golf Club, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help get settled into Victoria and learn about the club’s activity groups, including bridge, walking, restaurant and pub, book club, mah-jong, dragon boat team and more. Cost: $27. Information: vicdaynewcomers.ca Oak Bay Night Market Oak Bay Village is transformed into a European-style street market filled with artists, artisans, entertainers and more, 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10 Volkssport Thursday evening walk. Meet at Henderson Rec Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration at 5:45 p.m., walk at 6 p.m. For more information:

Celtic Musical Variety Concert – Part of the Tartan Up festival from the Sons of Scotland, enjoy local bands Celtic Reflections and Cookeilidh, plus the renowned Victoria Police Pipe Band and the Victoria High School Rhythm & Blues Band. Proceeds benefit the Victoria High School band; 7 p.m. at Victoria High School. Tickets $25/ adults; $10/students (student tickets available at the high school only). For more information: tartanup. org

Saturday, Sept. 12 Urban Food-Garden Tour – Self-guided tour of 14 home food gardens in Oak Bay, Saanich, Victoria and Esquimalt, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Talk with home gardeners and expert-gardener volunteers about yearround food production at home, veggies, bees, chickens, fruit trees, mushrooms, soils, sustainable water use, community gardens and more. Tickets: $15 (under 15 free) at GardenWorks, brownpapertickets. com Haliburton Farm stands at Moss Street Market, or email vicfoodgardens@ gmail.com Info: vicurbanfoodgardens. wix.com/tour Oak Bay events to share? Send the details to editor@oakbaynews. com

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*Chart shows gas marketers’ rates for a range of fixed terms, valid as of September 1, 2015. Marketers typically offer a variety of rates and options. Check gas marketers’ websites or call to confirm current rates. **Residential variable rate valid as of July 1, 2015. FortisBC’s rates are reviewed quarterly by the British Columbia Utilities Commission. A gigajoule (GJ) is a measurement of energy used for establishing rates, sales and billing. One gigajoule is equal to one billion joules (J) or 948,213 British thermal units (Btu). The Customer Choice name and logo is used under license from FortisBC Energy Inc. This advertisement is produced on behalf of the British Columbia Utilities Commission.

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VOLUNTEERS FIRST OPEN Heart Society of B.C. is looking for a secretary to serve on its board of directors. The ideal individual would have strong organizational, public relations and communications skills. The society is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting open heart and cardiovascular patients and their families, supporting heart-related medical equipment and education. The board meets monthly for 1.5 - 2 hours. Please call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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Both indoors and in the sand, Erin Mutch served up sweet success this summer. The Oak Bay athlete scored a space on the roster for the U15 regional indoor volleyball team that finished second at the B.C. Regional tournament in July. Then she added a little “relaxing” at the beach to her summer agenda, pairing with West Shore volleyball player Hannah May for a swing through the beach volleyball circuit. “She had an excellent summer,” said beach coach Jordan Church. “They got better every single time they played, which is the goal with partners.” Mutch and May also finished second at the U15 Island Championships; seventh at the U15 B.C. Championships and 10th in U16 Western National Championships (playing against girls a year older). “At first it was a bit of a challenge transitioning but in the end it was a lot of fun,” Mutch said of her first foray into the sand. “I do enjoy indoor more as more of a competitive thing, but beach was a lot more

relaxed and fun.” The teen said it took her most of the season to get accustomed to playing in the sand, and having only two players to cover the court. Her coach figures Mutch more than made up for it in energy. “She’s a sparkplug. She brings so much energy whether it’s on the court or on the beach. In volleyball the team that has the most energy wins 99 per cent of the time and she brings that energy,” Church said. “She’s very aggressive and won’t just let plays die… and she doesn’t give anything to the other team.” A regular on the court with the Victoria Volleyball Association and Oak Bay High teams, her main objective this indoor volleyball season is to compete with the provincial U16 indoor team. The entire experience was fun, and with many highlights, the teen said. “Just the satisfaction of getting better as a player and a team and competing against the better teams at Nationals,” she said. “[Plus] getting sand everywhere and having to walk on towels until showered.” cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

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Before the sand n Erin Mutch also played for the Victoria Volleyball Associaion 15U girls team out of the West Shore, which finished first in this year’s provincial championship, where she received an all-star award, and 11th at nationals. Mutch also played for both the junior and senior Oak Bay High School teams, which both qualified for provincial championships last season.

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