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Calendar will raise funds for the NICU at Victoria General Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Two decades separate Jon Popham from his first and his latest firefighter calendar gig. The Oak Bay firefighter, now twice dubbed “Mr. November” first appeared in the fundraising endeavour in 1995 to raise money for the Firefighters Burn Fund of Victoria. “It was a fundraiser and they wanted to spread it out among the fire departments. It takes a bit of nerve to take your shirt off, your main motivation is to help the organization they’re fundraising for,” Popham recalls of the 1995 shoot. “All you need to do is get one guy and it ratchets everybody else. If they’re contributing, we have to step up.” “I forgot all about this,” he adds, gesturing to the 20-year-old calendar open on the table at the fire hall. But one Saanich woman hadn’t forgotten. While fellow firefighters were promoting the new calendar at the Victoria Women’s Show in September, the woman approached with the 1995 calendar in hopes of getting a few signatures. While Popham wasn’t on hand, Oak Bay comrade Kyle Beaumont, organizer of the 2015

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Oak Bay firefighters Kyle Beaumont, left, and Jon Popham are featured in the 2015 Greater Victoria Firefighter calendar to raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Victoria General Hospital. calendar, brought it back to the local hall. Both men appear in the calendar this year, which now raises funds for the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria’s 10-year commitment to raise $250,000 to help improve pediatric care on Vancouver Island. Proceeds from the calendar featuring firefighters from Oak Bay, Victoria, Saanich and Esquimalt departments go toward that pledge through the

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Victoria Hospitals Foundation. “It’s our main fundraiser now for providing money for our pledge,” Beaumont says. A little planning and donated time and talent of photographer Jo-Ann Richards, assistant Allen Agopsowicz and makeup artist Diana Nielson, as well as each of the firefighters, kept the costs down. A series of photo shoots last year provided the materials needed for 2014 and 2015 and Bravo Advertising provided layout

and design for the calendar. “A lot of hours go into (organizing and promotion) and the proceeds all stay local,” Beaumont says. That means more funds raised by the 3,000plus calendars out on the shelves this year for Victoria Hospitals Foundation. “That money goes straight to the charity,” Popham says. For Popham, the nice change over the two-decade interim was having a little time to prepare for

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the photo shoot this time around. They had a six-month warning to tone up their muscles. “You kind of have one chance and you want it to be your best,” Beaumont says. “It is a beefcake calendar and you want to fulfill that role.” Ironically, Beaumont was also featured in a 2010 calendar – so for both men it’s twice in a lifetime. Beaumont appears twice in this calendar posing for December 2015 of the 14-month calendar, and on the inside cover. His photo there, in full dress uniform, reminds purchasers just what they’ve spent their $20 for – a picture taken while visiting a family at the NICU. Beaumont has also attended the annual graduation party where graduates of the NICU come back and celebrate their health successes and dubs it “awesome.” “I knew what it was, but had never seen it in person,” he says. “Now I’ve had friends who’ve had kids there. It’s a real thing.” If it takes being a “beefcake” in a career that compels you be fit anyways, so be it. “It’s not that out there. You take your shirt off at the beach and walk around,” Popham says. He adds it’s a personal choice whether to purchase such a calendar, knowing what it’s all about. PLEASE SEE: Calendars available in Oak Bay, Page A5

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A cedar hedge is taking the hit for a sidewalk safety report on York Place and the home’s owners say they can’t keep up with each council administration. Charles Sauer and Mary McCutcheon’s cedar hedge came under fire after a September report by Dr. Elaine Gallagher, of Gerotech Research Associates, commissioned by York Place residents. It cites safety concerns and came to a number of conclusions, including that the sidewalk should be replaced and that foliage blockage bylaws need to be better enforced in the area. Sauer and McCutcheon own one such hedge on a property on York nearest Oak Bay Avenue. McCutcheon notes they were given short notice to cut the hedge back to bylaw standards, and the notice was dated the day before they received it. “We were given five days notice,” she said. “This hedge has been here for 60-plus years. … You need some kind of grandfathering.” The couple has owned the home since the 1980s and moved there at the end of the 1990s. In the “interest of civic duty” before being asked, they started trimming back the cedar hedge. “Each year we have been trimming it back with the goal of moving it back so the foot path could be used,” said Sauer. They also removed a couple of towering trees to open the view and replaced them with new ones they intend to keep at a reasonable height. Still the hedge came under fire a couple years ago and Sauer and McCutcheon outlined the plan to municipal

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York Place property owners say they were only given five days notice to trim this cedar hedge to municipal standards. officials and council members. “They said fine, no problem,” Sauer said. They were stunned to learn it was still an issue, and reiterate their stance on the hedge. “There is the community aspect of Oak Bay,” Sauer added. If the dramatic cuts required to achieve the bylaw are made, those walking and driving on Oak Bay Avenue will be greeted by “unsightly tree trunks. And it will be there for years and years,” Sauer said. “It will be ugly as sin.” “It’s sad for the community,” McCutcheon said, adding the greenery would not return. “We’ve been told the chances are it will die.” Sauer notes there could be other ways to alleviate traffic concerns on the road, including banning roadside parking or moving the sidewalk to the other side of the road. “There are other things that

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can be done,” Sauer said. It’s a difficult situation, according to the district parks manager, with the two sides differing in objectives. “We just had our first conversation with the owner of the residence and we are going to come up with a plan to aggressively prune the hedge – but not ruin it,” said Chris Hyde Lay, Oak Bay parks manager. “We have a game plan in the works to prune the hedge back to the sidewalk edge.” Theirs was not the only hedge highlighted by the report about York Place. “Other people in the area got vegetation encroachment letters also. And we’re doing a bit of work on the municipal side, trimming shrubs etcetera that are impeding sidewalk fluidity … we’re definitely making it better.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Second World War veteran reflects on service in military

Did you know? n The Oak Bay Cenotaph in Uplands Park honours the 97 Oak Bay men and women who died during the Second World War. Designed by James Saull, and constructed in 1948, the memorial depicts a woman gazing down at the names of the fallen. The inscription reads “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” The cenotaph on the 2900 block of Beach Drive is the site of the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held each Nov. 11.

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Joy Hughes joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service, popularly and officially known as the Wrens, in 1942 to get away from her mother. “To be honest, I wanted to get away from home,” the Carlton House resident admits with a wry smile. “I lied about my age.” The 91-year-old spent four “wonderful years” working in administration for Combined Operations – army, navy and airforce. It took her to central London, near Battersea Power Station on the banks of the River Thames and later close to Piccadilly Circus. In 1944, she was promoted to petty officer and served in HMS Warren (senior officers training centre and wound up in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland. She returned to London and was stationed at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich when she finished her career as a master at arms in 1946. While stationed on the Thames they were bombed regularly because of the power station, so the unit moved to Scotland. “We weren’t on the front line but we were constantly being bombed,” she remembers.

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Carlton House resident Joy Hughes holds her photos as a young WRN, or Wren, during the Second World War. It was there, walking past a grocer one day, she glimpsed fresh fruit. “I hadn’t seen a banana or an orange in four years,” Hughes says. She went in and bought a couple of the rare delights. Being dressed in uniform she didn’t have a place to put them and asked for a bag. The request was greeted with: “A bag? Don’t you know there’s a war on,” she recalls with a laugh.

The lack of fresh fruit and vegetables were only some of the hardships at home. Hughes remembers the fear of the war years prior to enlisting, and while home on leave. Her family lived near an airport, a target for frequent bombing. The routine at home was to sleep under tables, she and her brother under a billiards table and her parents under the dining room table. “You went to bed dressed overnight, just in case,” she says.

Part of the wonderful four years was meeting her husband, Harry Hughes, she says. A battery sergeant major when she met him, he finished his tours as a regimental sergeant major. The young couple met heading into a dance one night. Three men in uniform heading down the steps and three women in uniform heading up. They went for a drink, and being a non-drinker Hughes simply ordered the same as Harry. The pint of beer was

intimidating and she impressed him with her drinking prowess by slipping dollops into the plant beside the couch they were seated on. “Shortly afterward he went to Burma,” she says. They had a long engagement getting to know one another almost entirely by correspondence before marrying eight years later. “He was away most of the time,” she says. “He was a wonderful husband. I was lucky.” Remembrance Day, which marks “the end of a terrible war,” is still an important one for the veteran. “I think of all the people who suffered. There was a heck of a lot,” she says. “I was lucky. I got away without any scars.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay man follows in heroic father’s footsteps Belgian town to honour Canadian major who met his son only once Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Oak Bay resident Ross Williams met his dad once, through a nursery window, yet over the years he’s learned more and more about the man – from overseas sources. Horace (Harry) Palmer Williams was raised in Victoria and married Gwendolyn Addison in 1937. He enlisted in the Canadian Scottish Regiment July 30, 1940 and served until

May 12, 1941 before joining the South Saskatchewan Regiment, Sept. 18, 1942. He became second lieutenant in April 1942, captain in October 1943 and major by August 1944. Williams got leave to travel home and meet his son, Ross, born July 3, 1942. He saw the newborn only through the nursery window before returning to training in Calgary the next day. “He left the day after I was born,” Ross said. Later that month he arrived in the UK and with his cohorts travelled north. Ross’s mother Gwendolyn learned of her husband’s death on her birthday, Oct. 17, 1944. He’d been gunned down by a tank in a street in Brecht, Belgium. Brecht resident Wally Schoof’s

grandparents lived in a house just across the street from the park, and told him many stories of the battle just outside their home. They tended the roadside grave for Ross’s father. Schoof, a Second World War historian who Horace Williams collects memorabilia for his basement museum, worked tirelessly to have a memorial that now marks the land near the battle site. Once connected, Ross and Schoof emailed over the years, meeting up in

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2012 when Ross visited his father’s grave. A maple tree in adjacent Lochtenberg Park was planted in honour of Maj. Williams. Next spring he and his wife plan to spend more than a week in the town and reconnect with Schoof, who has become a good friend. “In May they’re naming a street after my dad,” says Ross, who helps collect items for the basement museum. “We’ve become really good friends I want to reconnect with him.” The road dedication, slated for May 3, 2015, is yet another Schoofs project. Harry Williams Lane, on the former battlefield of the Battle of Lochtenberg, is a stone’s throw for the first burial site. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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ICBC will focus on intersection safety this November. January compared to June to August. “It’s getting darker, and they’re simply not being seen.” said Cronk. “Never assume the driver’s seen you. You can’t always assume they’re going to stop at stop signs and traffic signals.” Another part of the

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Oak Bay mayoral candidate David Shebib is calling foul after he was unable to join a mayoral panel discussion at the University of Victoria last week. Shebib arrived to an Oct. 30 panel inside UVic’s student union building that included mayoral candidates from Oak Bay and Saanich. But when he approached the stage, organizers told him he couldn’t participate in the discussion. “They said I hadn’t responded to an invite, but I never saw any invite,” Shebib said. “I’m thinking of laying charges and formulating a legal suit and charging the organizers who are discriminating against me in a democratic election. I don’t think the people know what’s going on.” Shebib said he was given similar treatment at several Victoria-based all-candidates meetings.

Greg Atkinson, UVic Student Society’s director of external relations, said Shebib was turned away “as a matter of having limited spaces available at that event. When choosing who to exclude, we chose to exclude the person who was running in all 13 municipalities,” he said. Atkinson said Shebib did not attend an allcandidates meet-and-greet last Wednesday, though he was invited to attend that event. Shebib said he’s running in all 13 Capital Region mayoral races to illustrate the dysfunction of the political system, and to show that amalgamation is necessary. “Yes, there are too many candidates, but I didn’t create the system,” he said. “You have the same problems in Langford as you do in Victoria with major issues. I’m running against the idiocy of government and the majority of people agree with me. But the majority of people don’t vote.” editor@saanichnews.com

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“Obviously there’s people out there who want them,” Beaumont says, noting the Saanich woman held on to hers for 20 years. “To use that as a vehicle to raise money, it’s OK – more than OK.” The buff factor brings in the repeat customers, whether as gag-gift for a favourite aunt or a personal indulgence, and that’s the bread and butter of the now annual fundraiser. “It’s usually the same people, regular purchasers,” Beaumont says. “It becomes, every year around Christmas they’re looking for where to find it.” Those seeking the calendar can get one without leaving the community. On Oak Bay Avenue, they’re available at Pharmasave or VI Women’s Fitness. Outside the village find them at Demitasse Café, 2164 McNeill Ave. or at the fire hall 1703 Monterey Ave. To become a distributor, contact Greg Swan, executive director for Oak Bay Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation, by email at charitable@oakbayfirefighters.com. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Sacrifice stands the test of time When Canadians mark Remembrance Day we tend to reflect back on the courageous service of our fathers and grandfathers on foreign soil so many years ago. The images conveyed through the pages of newspapers and television screens are of grey-haired veterans, medals glistening on the overcoats shielding them from the Canadians harsh November winds, wiping away a tear as they continue to mourn the comrades they answer their lost a lifetime ago. horrors witnessed country’s call byThe these soldiers, and the bravery they showed in the face of that horror, is something all Canadians should take to heart. They sacrificed their innocence, and in many cases their lives, to build a better world for us today. Unfortunately, their selfless acts of courage were not enough to prevent their children and grandchildren from being called upon to sacrifice for their country. That sacrifice was evident to all Canadians and those around the world as the tragedy unfolded last month at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was gunned down as he served as honour guard in front of the monument to Canada’s war dead on Oct. 22. The fatal shooting came only two days after W.O. Patrice Vincent was killed when he and a fellow soldier were struck by a vehicle driven by a suspected terrorist in Quebec. So when we pause to give thanks to those Canadians who sacrificed so much so we could enjoy all we do today, let us also reflect on those sacrifices yet to come. And let us make a promise to ourselves to do whatever we can to prevent them and honour those who will be called upon to make them. It’s the least we can do for those brave men and women who will be standing in a cold, November rain as they think back on the sacrifices being made today.

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No need to rush deer cull Many Oak Bay residents who love sharing space with deer, also recognize we need to address the increase in deer population, probably through a cull. However, the most recent staff report to council lists steps that should be taken first, with population reduction only a “potential outcome.” For example, while some signs have been posted, Oak Bay could do a much better job of clearly identifying and signing high collision areas; and switching to deerresistant plants has been proposed but not given adequate time to work.

The report says one reason for a cull is “poignant” deer deaths, and suggests “honouring” the deer by using the meat, antlers, hoofs and skin. Luring deer into clover traps in secluded areas at night and leaving them to thrash until daylight, when they will be wrestled to the ground, placed in a choke hold, and killed with a bolt gun to their heads, is not honouring them, and it is certainly not humane. Their last hours will be spent in terror. Why is Oak Bay so anxious to jump to a solution on its own? Working with other municipalities is crucial, since deer don’t observe municipal borders. According to the

report, the CRD wanted to terminate the project Sept. 30 but Oak Bay persuaded them to make funding available until March 2015. Despite 40 deer being killed by cars in Oak Bay in 2013, the population has not been noticeably reduced. Why would a one-time cull of 25 now be the magic number? Oak Bay seems to be rushing to meet self-imposed deadlines rather than first giving more of the options the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and its own chief administrative officer has identified a chance to be tried and assessed. Kristy Kilpatrick Oak Bay

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Oak Bay has no boundaries and there are other communities bordering it. These communities have deer issues but are not interested in a cull. This leaves the responsibility on Oak Bay’s shoulders because as we know deer will migrate and it would seem that the number of deer Oak Bay wishes to cull will only multiply. That would make me as a resident and taxpayer responsible for theoretically all of the deer in the CRD when they decide to come to Oak Bay. Without the participation of other communities in this project it is unfair financially. A rural community can perhaps do it as it is stand alone. Why should Oak Bay bear the costs of this cull without the participation of at least the adjoining communities? We cannot afford this. Dr. Marvin Sterling Oak Bay

This letter goes out to all of you who rake or blow the leaves from your property onto our municipal streets. Oak Bay bylaws prohibit this. The municipality puts ads in this paper at this time each year asking us not to follow this practice. The leaves get into the storm sewers and cause serious problems. Worse, from my perspective, it makes cycling very, very dangerous. If you pile leaves in the street rather than on your property in anticipation of the crew coming around to pick them up, I challenge you to write a letter to this paper explaining why you think you have such a right. Dave Secco Oak Bay

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At issue in Oak Bay: Council hopefuls tell us what they think election The Oak Bay News asked our 11 council candidates and three mayoral candidates where they stand on the issues important to residents. Themayoral candidates were asked six questions and allowed a 100-word

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Editor’s note: Some answers were edited for style and space. Please see the candidates full responses and biographies online at oakbaynews.com.

Cairine Green Do you live in Oak Bay?

Is a deer cull necessary?

How do you see the future of development in Oak Bay (secondary suites, multi-family dwellings)?

Yes, I live in Oak Bay. We first lived in Oak Bay in 1977 and raised our son on St. Patrick Street through the 1980s until my husband’s career took us to Maple Bay, B.C. I returned to Oak Bay in 2010.

Nils Jensen Yes. My wife, Jean, and I live in a 1949 renovated home on Oliver Street. We raised our two sons here. We are now empty-nesters with Nicholas working in Paris and Stewart in engineering at Queens. We chose our location because we wanted be close to the Village and a short bike ride to work. Our block is typical of South Oak Bay, beautifully treed, wide boulevards with an interesting mix of houses from almost every decade of the past hundred years. It is very friendly, welcoming – we love it here.

Yes, it may be necessary to cull deer but not without a co-ordinated regional approach first that involves partner municipalities and the provincial government. Current deer management pilot involving Oak Bay has not been evaluated for its efficacy. Operational resources appear inadequate, there is uncertainty about use of clover traps as a humane capture method, no detailed forecast of projected costs to taxpayers and no recent scientific data on Oak Bay’s total deer numbers and migratory patterns. Also need further communication and consultation with Oak Bay residents to address confusion about current strategy.

Yes. Oak Bay council’s primary deer management goals are public safety and reducing deer/human conflict. Council approved the CRD/Oak Bay plan in November 2013 and confirmed its decision this October. There is clearly an over-population of deer in Oak Bay. Humandeer conflicts have increased sharply over the past five years. Last year there were more deer deaths in Oak Bay than every before. The over-population threatens the safety of our residents and their pets. In time, our environment will also be impacted much like the environmental devastation caused by deer on Sidney Island.

Through a new Official Community Plan adopted in September 2014, growth will be moderate at .05 per cent (or 900 new people in Oak Bay over 10 years). Hiring of a new qualified planner this fall (the first in Oak Bay’s history) means that CAREFUL PLANNING will be key to developing a “made in Oak Bay” housing strategy. Will include ongoing community consultation to consider development of housing options such as regulated secondary suites, duplexes, townhouses and heritage conversions.

The new official community plan recently approved unanimously by council sets out a vision for our future. The plan was developed by our community through an extensive process of consultation. The plan sets out a number of policies to determine what types of future development should be permitted while at the same time maintaining and protecting the character and richness of our established neighbourhoods. This will be a challenging balance for the community to strike. The first step will be to prepare a Housing Strategy and guidelines to identify needs, opportunities and options such as regulating suites and permitting duplexes.

What area of the OCP should be addressed first?

A review of the current Zoning Bylaw to ensure that it is consistent with provisions of the new OCP and enables the community to move forward on developing a new Housing Strategy, step two of compatible planning with Oak Bay’s changing housing needs.

What is your vision for sewage treatment in Oak Bay?

My vision is not limited to sewage treatment in Oak Bay --- because this is a regional issue, my vision extends to partner municipalities so that we can work together collaboratively to find cost-effective and new technologies that focus on leading edge wastewater treatment.

What do you think is the most important issue to address in our community?

Effective implementation of the new Official Community plan, a process that requires full time, focused leadership and previous proven experience, skills and abilities that I will bring to the role of Mayor of Oak Bay.

Part 6 of our new OCP sets out implementation actions along with a timetable that ranges from short-term actions (within one or two years) to the long-term (seven-year+ horizon). The most challenging short-term task will be updating our Zoning Bylaws to reflect the vision of the Community Plan. As a prelude to embarking on zoning changes there needs to be consensus on an accessible and transparent process. This mirrors the first step taken in successfully renewing our OCP. The next priority would be to develop a Housing Strategy and guidelines that encompass suites, duplexes and multi-unit dwellings. I support the current proposal for a single plant. This is the most cost efficient and greenest alternative. The province and federal governments are prepared to provide $500 million of the approx. $750 million cost. A ‘distributed’ system of multiple small plants will mean the loss of the federal/provincial money and local taxpayers picking up the extra $500 million tab. The cost of a distributed system is estimated to be double the capital and operating costs. Our best hope is to find a nearby site to build the single plant as proposed. The requirement for sewage treatment is the single most important issue for Oak Bay taxpayers. The current proposed plant will cost each household approximately $400. Any other approach could double or even quadruple that cost. To ensure the best outcome for our community and the region, Oak Bay needs strong and experienced leadership at CRD table.

David Shebib I live with Oak Bay.

Absolutely not. In fact, as mayor I will be using every means at my disposal to initiate a moratorium on commercial development to help begin easing the psychotic intrusion on nature that the Crown has practiced to this point.

I see a massive release of anxiety when people can have their friends and family stay in trailers and tents on their driveways and lawns. I see a lot of people having literal nervous breakdowns witnessing community like they have never seen. I see gardens and angelic refugee camps. I see a culture of stoic austerity regaling in the colonial correction. I see the hard lives of free people. Patience be with us.

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People don’t know what they are and they don’t know how to trust and it’s made them crazy.

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Singer-songwriter Linnea Good, right, and drummer David Jonsson will perform at Oak Bay United Church in a show aimed at youth on Nov. 15.

Kids get close to Good at church Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Linnea Good is coming to Oak Bay for a specific audience – the kids. Together with drummer David Jonsson and bass player Bruce Harding, Good will rock the house, introducing a whole new generation of young people to her brand of story telling from bible favourites to songs just for kids. Good comes to the smaller local venue, Oak

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Hartland Landfill

Remembrance Day Closure

The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Hartland will reopen on Wednesday, November 12 from 9 am to 5 pm. Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/waste/hartland

Bay United Church sanctuary for an up close and personal experience with Swimmin’ Like a Bird - a concert for kids on Nov. 15. The event will also be filmed for a children’s DVD. Tickets are $5 for kids 12 and younger, $10 for adults and $25 for families. Call 250-598-5021 to reserve tickets at the church office, 1355 Mitchell St. Visit linneagood.com for a sneak peek. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

JAMES Drop by the JBI Pub and BAY INN Restaurant and enjoy a

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Please make sure your load is covered and secured. Present this coupon when you buy dinner or lunch and get a second of equal of lesser value FOR ONLY $2.00. This coupon may only be used with a minimum of two beverages (need not be alcoholic). Present coupon at time of ordering. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Maximum 3 coupons per group or table. Not valid at JBI Pub on Sundays between 3:30-8:00pm. EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2014

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Combination Dinners for 1 to 8 Seafood and Deluxe Dishes Licenced Premises Open 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily Free Home Delivery with min. $20 order

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5th Annual Holiday Vintage Fair Sat. Nov. 8th 10am-4pm

St. Aidanâ€™s United Church ~ NEW Location~ 3703 St. Aidanâ€™s St. (near Richmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd) 40 stalls of vintage clothing, jewelry, festive decor & so much more! $4 at the door, kids 12 & under are FREE! FOUR Seasons Musical Theatre presents The Secret Garden. The musical is based on a beloved childrenâ€™s novel and is considered to be a classic of English childrenâ€™s literature! Show performs Nov 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 at Isabel Reader Theatre, Langford, BC and Mary Winspear Theatre, Sidney, BC. Tickets: www.fsmtheatre.ca Tel: 250-478-0329 Email: info@fsmtheatre.ca

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

HELP WANTED

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory If you or anyone you know has been verbally of physically assaulted by a member of the Dental profession located in offices throughout the central to southern areas of Vancouver Island - please contact (confidentialdentalreport@out look.com) Anonymity is guaranteed-this is NOT a legal advice e-mail address. With your help, info. gathered may lead to a class action law suit.

PERSONALS MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+

LOST AND FOUND FOUND MONEY in Sidney at the Thrifty Foods outside on Wed, Oct 29th. Call me with how much it was at (250)6565318. LOST: WALLET (black), ladies, in Sidney Garden Court, Oct. 29. Reward. Call (778)433-6531.

HELP WANTED

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 the 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 be 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. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Nov. 4, 2014 to: Steven Heywood Editor Peninsula News Review 103-9830 Second St. Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PERSONAL SERVICES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL/DENTAL

RNâ€™S & LPNâ€™S

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake â€˘ Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime â€˘ Paid Travel & Lodging â€˘ Meal Allowance â€˘ 4 Weeks Vacation â€˘ Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application. HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS - $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-391-7976

HELP WANTED

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:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS #220-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 6R4

Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses All shifts currently available to support our Pediatric / Adolescent clients for home / school care in the Victoria / Duncan / Courtenay and Nanaimo areas; to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy & ventilation. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specific training, Trach / Vent courses and other on-going training as req. If you are an RN or LPN & enjoy working w/children, we would love to hear from you. Employee BeneďŹ t Package available. Please send your resume & cover letter: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-866-686-7435

HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ€™ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PLUMBERS

Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts.

Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

VOLUNTEERS CANUCK AUTISM Network is looking for volunteers to assist qualified staff who are paired one-on-one with a child. Volunteers are asked to dedicate one evening a week for 6-8 weeks. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. PANDORA ARTS Collective Society is looking for a studio assistant to help maintain inventory, tools, and supplies. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 6 months. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269. SAANICH Neighbourhood Place is looking for a volunteer to assist with the greeting & orienting of families who come to the drop in immunization clinic. Call Patricia at 250360-1148 X113 for more information.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca WHETHER you need a short term solution or a long term plan, we are here for your mortgage needs. 1st, 2nd & 3rd mortgages. 1st mortgage rates as low as 2.89% apr. Arlene and Carol, Mortgage Depot Verico 250-812-9008. We are local and here to help!

250.388.3535

â€œYAMAHA ARIUSâ€? digtal piano, grated hammers w/grand piano touch, sounds close to austuic piano, ebony walnut finish inclds bench & Audio Technica head phones, show room condition, purchases new in 2012, $900 obo. Call (250)655-9561.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? 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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS â€œWATERS EDGEâ€? Saanichton, ocean front, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 55+. NP/NS. Call (250)655-1702.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

FOR YOU!

FURNITURE

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SIDNEY- ESTATE Sale. 9521 Maryland Dr., Thurs, Fri & Sat. 9am-3pm. Everything must go!

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

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

FRIENDLY FRANK LOST KEY Set, blue clip, Landsdowne area, you found, gave wrong phone number! Please call (250)889-3834.

GARAGE SALES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) Respected Mechanical Contractor requires Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for Langford School project. Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FOOD PRODUCTS

FRIENDLY FRANK 7â€™ ARTIFICIAL Christmas tree. with folding branches, $75. Call (250)478-2445. BEAUTIFUL EMBROIDERED duvet cover, new, queen size, $90. Call 778-440-3334. Christmas watch- $10. 1/65 8013 tire, $20, down jacket, $45, vest, $20. (778)265-1615. LARGE DOG coat, cost $69, sell, $25. Call (250)727-7741.

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. âœąI will also give you a minimum $1000 cash when you purchase a property with me as your Realtor! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SIDNEYSTRATA garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.

1996 27.5’ Class C Ultrasport motor home. 107,000 km. New microwave, battery, fantastic fan. Clean, good shape. $15,000. (250)385-4112.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 405 Cathrine St.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Fully renod 1 & 2 br. apts Avail. Immed. MOVE IN BONUS 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

Move in today 250-588-9799

HOMES FOR RENT CEDAR HILL area: fully furn 1 level, short term only, close to all amens, NS/NP, avail Jan. 5 to March 31 (nego), $1000 all incl. Call (250)592-5442.

AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

RECREATION

We Buy Cars!

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

$50 to $1000

Sites available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

WANTED TO RENT

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17. Actor Sean 19. Of major consequence 21. Festival processions 22. Tolerate 26. Look at with fixed eyes 28. Take a deposition from 32. Rechristen 36. “Dragnet” actor Jack 38. ______ Christi, TX 40. Taoism 41. Coon cat 42. Former U.S. Senator Spector 43. Sleeping room on a ship 44. Essential oil from flowers 45. “Church lady” Carvey 49. Professional nursing group 50. Telegraphic signal 54. Atomic #22

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WANTED: LONG term unfurnished accommodation for reliable senior couple, NS/NP. Prefer Oak Bay or surrounding areas. Call (250)889-3771.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141.

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965 HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

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

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, gardening, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

HANDYPERSONS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

PRESSURE WASHING

LOCAL HANDYMAN

30+ YEARS in Victoria. Suites, additions, carpentry, paint, tile, & decks. Jack (250)881-3886

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

250-884-4653

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric

Small or Large JOBS

30 Yrs. Experience - References

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mow, PowerRake, Rototill, Hedge Trim, Cleanups Soil/Mulch. 250-479-6495.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden a mess? Tree pruning, hedges. Fall cleanups. Hauling. Roof & gutter cleaning. Comm/Res. 25 yrs.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FENCING

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

250.388.3535

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB

PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BEAT ANY VALID PAINTING QUOTE 250-883-5453 VISA www.arrowpainting.ca BBB ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors.

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

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

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

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

STUCCO/SIDING

STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE RATE Moves Insured. 10 years exp. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

UPHOLSTERY PLUMBING

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

NEEDS mine.

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

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Housing sales edge up across region More than 600 Greater Victoria properties sold in October Dan Ebenal News staff

There may be a chill in the air but the Victoria real estate market is showing no signs of cooling off just yet. The Victoria region saw a total of 602 properties sold in October, and increase of 17.6 per cent over the 512 properties sold in the same month last year, according to stats released this week by the Victoria Real Estate Board. “Here we are again, a month in 2014 ending with more sales than in 2013,” said Tim Ayres, Victoria Real Estate Board president. “This year has been a solid year for local real estate – indeed we are only 154 transactions away from meeting the total number of sales from 2013 – and there are two more months left in the year.” Dave O’Byrne, a realtor with Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, said sales in Oak Bay mirror the rest of the region. “In general, the market is better and we’re kind of following the trend seen across the region,” said O’Byrne. “Is the market wild and crazy? No, absolutely not.” He described the market as balanced,

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Oak Bay realtor Dave O’Byrne stands in front of one of his listings on Hampshire Road. Sales in Oak Bay and the rest of Greater Victoria were up 17.6 per cent in October from the same month last year. adding that if a house is priced right and is in a desirable location it can sell quickly. O’Byrne is expecting the market to cool slightly as we get closer to Christmas. “We’re going into arguably two of the slowest months of the year in our business. People are less likely to list at this time of the year and there’s usually more options on the market in

the new year. But having said that, there’s houses being listed every day, there’s people selling houses every day.” O’Byrne expects to see more properties hit the market by February or March. “People that are thinking about selling, they’re more likely to be sitting on it [over the holidays]. But on the other hand, you’re going

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to have more competition and have more people out there looking too,” said O’Byrne, adding the general consensus is that 2015 will keep pace with the growth seen over 2014. The Multiple Listing Service Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria core this time last year was $547,800. The benchmark value

increased to $553,900 in October. “All year we’ve seen a decrease in the number of active listings and increase in sales compared to 2013 numbers,” said Ayres. “Last year at the end of October we saw 4,322 active listings, and this year we see 3,927 active listings, that’s a 9.1 per cent change.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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3138 Kettle Creek Cres, $429,900 MLS 343898, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

MLS 343167, Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-882-0224

2655 Sooke Rd., from $199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551

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MLS 343906, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

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Open your heart to enjoy a 1970s interpretation of A Midsummer Nights Dream at the University of Victoria’s Phoenix Theatre this month. “You want to come with an open mind, with an idea of revering Shakespeare’s themes, but enjoying them with the backdrop of the late ’70s,” says director Fran Gebhard, “scored by the music of the decade and images of the time period.” Virtually all the original wordsmith’s text is there, she promises, though references to Athens become “the city” and other minor alterations. “I like this play very, very much and we’ve all seen traditional productions of it. I just started listening to the music of the ‘70s … I started with the idea that rather than being fairies, I would think of those gals as sisters in a white which coven.” Harnessing her own experiences from a summer in NYC, and some of the 1970s most iconic music, Gebhard found New York a perfect setting for, as it’s affectionately called, the “Dream”. The two pairs of lovers – Hermia and Lysander, Helena and Demetrius – wander from the safety of Park Avenue to Central Park, and find themselves at the mercy of powerful forces (and their own passions) as clashing gangs manoeuvre for control. As Gebhard points out, in the late 1970s, the 700-acres of Central Park could be dangerous to some, but enticingly exciting to others. “I thought, here was an environment where Titania and her hippie coven, Oberon and his punk gang, and the lovers fleeing the tyranny of parental law could all believably coexist – and

n A lost Portuguese girl observes the troubled lives of her community and finds forgiveness in Lion in the Streets by Judith Thompson and directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz which runs Feb. 12 to 21, 2015 at Phoenix Theatre.

collide through one bewitching evening.” She has been having tons of fun working with the 24 theatre students in the cast, her colleague and set designer Allan Stichbury, and the other students on the creative team. “We’re having a really good time and the students are enjoying themselves. For me, I want to make this learning experience a positive one, for them and for the audience,” Gebhard said. The setting also allows for a show beyond the acting, allowing for some “rock lighting.” “We pay to see our favourite stars not only because they sing well, but because they provide a show that’s evocative,” she said. “I like to make a production work on all kinds of levels for all kinds of audience members.” “We have a loyal following of season ticket holders who are 50-plus, there may be some purists who won’t like the choices,” she said, taking full ownership. “I take full responsibility for some of the quirky choices.” A Midsummer Night’s Dream is onstage at the University of Victoria’s Phoenix Theatre now through Nov. 22. Details online at phoenixtheatres.ca or call 250721-8000. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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