Oak Bay News, November 11, 2015

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LAC Franklin Garfield Whitmore holds his RCAF crew’s mascot, a baby rabbit named Louie, during the Second World War. ‘We found him one day in a field by himself, when we called, he came,’ Whitmore said.

Remembering those who served The Oak Bay News asked readers for Remembrance Day memories to share. Here are your stories

Dear Margaret, In this snap I am holding our mascot, a baby rabbit; his name is Louie. We found him one day in a field by himself and when we called, he came. He’s got 1 hour, 40 minutes flying time. Doing all right for a rabbit, isn’t he! Garry – Letter from LAC Franklin Garfield Whitmore to his future wife, July 24, 1943, Portreath, Cornwall.

LAC Franklin Garfield (Garry) Whitmore joined the RCAF in June, 1941, applying to air crew but he was colour-blind so became an air frame mechanic.

He was shipped overseas aboard the Queen Elizabeth in November, 1942.

For the next 19 months he worked at a dozen different airfieds with Mustang and Typhoon squadrons as they

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shot up trains and bridges in France.

Garry arrived on Sword beach D+20 to be pinned down in the Normandy beachhead.

When they broke out, the squadrons moved quickly through bases in France, Belgium and Holland.

PLEASE SEE: Remembrance Day, Page A3

The conversation is just beginning but it’s hoped that within a year, Oak Bay will have an Urban Forest Strategy.

About 90 people turned out for last week’s Urban Forest Symposium, hosted by Oak Bay Parks and Recreation, Habitat Acquisition Trust and Friends of Uplands Park at Windsor Pavilion, said Chris Hyde-Lay, Oak Bay’s manager of Park Services.

“What will come from it is an urban forest strategy which we’re starting to work on,” Hyde-Lay said following the meeting.

A request for proposals has just closed and once that is awarded, the district will engage residents and others for input into the strategy, which it’s hoped will be completed within about a year, he said.

While the conversation has just started, Hyde-Lay expects a “pretty robust public consultation” process.

Last week’s session focused on the work of Adam Taylor, executive director of Habitat Acquisition Trust, which looked at challenges throughout the region with respect to canopy loss. Through the Urban Forest Stewardship Initiative, HAT completed land cover mapping of Greater Victoria that showed significant tree loss between 2005 and 2011.

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Rememberance Day of HMCS Esquimalt on the evening of April 16, 1945 by U-boat 190 near Sambro Light Vessel near the entrance to Halifax Harbour.

Esquimalt was heading out to patrol the area prior to a convoy sailing from Halifax to the UK the next day.

HMCS Sarnia was scheduled to accompany Esquimalt but was delayed in harbour due to

was a form of radar in On to France its infancy. She joined and Holland 493 Heavy Anti-Aircraft There, at Grave, Toni Fish honours Battery, attached to they were caught her grandfather, Frank the 141 Royal Artillery in the failed St. John, who signed Regiment, on a gun-site attempt to capup along with his two using heavy ammo. Her ture a Rhine brothers in Saskatchteam of women located bridge and took ewan. enemy planes, relaymany casualties, Frank “went across ing the information to including one of the water” in the sumthe male gunners who his home-town mer of 1944 at 20 years fired at the approaching buddies. of age. “We took a truck bombers.

German planes through Caen. It was a “When the German dropped bombs big place – lots of Amerplanes approached, two while squadrons icans and Canadians women cranked the Oak Bay’s Migs Turner lays the Naval struggled in unrewho fought in the town.” huge flywheel until the Officers’ Association of Vancouver Island lenting rain. “It Making the trek up to large diesel generator wreath in 2011, accompanied by young was so muddy the Vierrieres, Frank took started.

Then they ran Misha McDiarmid, the granddaughter of one pilots didn’t dare to the transmitter that Leading Aircraftman Melvin a “shower, got new of Turners’ former sailing crew. throttle back,” emitted radio waves, Bales joined the Second clothes, and then was Garry remembers. and to the important World War at age 17, posted good for another few an engine problem.

“We’d have to jump on the tail or they’d put “The torpedo entered the ship, passing receiver that rotated to Squadron 407 of the RCAF months. It was the only the nose in the ground. Once my aircraft through the unoccupied lower bunk of a 360° to gauge the height, Coastal Command. shower that I really had. spun me into the path of another plane and cabin and proceeded to the far side of the bearing and range of the That was in France.”

I stopped just short of the propeller.”

Then they walked, ship where it exploded,” Migs recalls. “My target. This information was transmitted Pulled back to Heesch, they were in the friend and classmate from Kings Naval to the predictors, and then to the gunners moving in as far as Holland. “I thought it path of the last German push. On New College in Halifax, S/Lt Mike Kazakoff, was to fire. was a long haul in, but it wasn’t. The only Year’s Day, 1945, “We were standing around asleep in the upper bunk and managed to “During the final expected invasion, Lily’s time we got a ride was when the waterways a fire barrel, keeping warm, when suddenly crawl out through the hole the torpedo had Battery was secretly sent to the southeast were as high as the land (and) there was a a large number of aircraft appeared over made, onto the side of the sinking ship as coast of Britain, akin to being on the front few feet of water. We did ride tanks too. We the trees. I thought they were American Esquimalt rolled over and sank within a cou- lines, sheltered by tents pitched on stubble, rode in them, a half turret, bullets hitting at Thunderbolts at first but, almost immedi- ple of minutes. with nearby mobile guns the side.” ately, they were in front of us and I could Frank was shot in Holland, spending two and falling shrapnel. They “Mike eventually climbed see the big, black crosses. Boy, we headed into one of the Carley were very brave, inspired days in the hospital before being flown to for the bushes! But our squadron, prepar- floats the crew managed by the words of Winston England where he spent more than three ing for take-off, flew up behind the ME- to launch. The explosion Churchill: ‘Give us the tools months in the 24th General Hospital.

109s and gave them a blast. I was a ‘rig- knocked out the power editor@oakbaynews.com and we will finish the job!’” ger’ and looked after one aircraft so you and thus the ship did not Leading Aircraftman Melwaited for your plane to come back. But get any distress signal vin Bales joined the war at this time a shell exploded behind the cock- away. The crew remained age 17. Being mechanically pit, fragments hitting my pilot in the back. in the frigid water overinclined, he was assigned He cranked up the oxygen and headed for night with eventually 40 of to aircraft maintenance and home, passing out after safely landing, the the crew members dying. was posted to Britain with engine still running. Fortunately, I never lost Mike was one of the surviSquadron 407 of the RCAF a pilot.”

Coastal Command, to mainvors picked up by Sarnia On VE Day, Garry was in Wunsdorf, Ger- the next morning.” tain the Wellington Bombmany, grateful to see the end of hostilities ers that protected the coast and happy to return to family and friends of Britain from enemy subProtecting Britain by summer’s end. marines. One memorable Oak Bay’s Marilyn Little Private Lily Bales with the He will be 93 next month and has resided story concerned an airin Victoria since 1945, says son Brian Whit- and brother Donald Bales British ATS. plane on fire on the tarmac. honour their mother, Primore.

To save a plane beside it, As for Louie, he lived on lettuce and vate Lily Bales, and father, Melvin, along with others, moved it to a Leading Aircraftman Melvin Bales – both leftovers at the Portreath airfield until the safer spot. Their reward for disobeying squadron moved on and was last seen Second World War veterans. Now 91 and orders to stay back was to be confined to bounding over the broad reaches of Corn- 92 and living in Oak Bay, the two have been base! married 70 years. wall, Brian says.

His squadron moved around Britain freIn 1939, Lily, “a shy 15-year old, heard quently following U-boat activity in coastal those dreadful words: Britain was at war!

The sinking waters.

By 1941, London was devastated.

“Our parents met in Britain, fell in love, of HMCS Esquimalt At age 17, Lily enlisted in the British and married. We are immensely proud of ATS (Auxilliary Territorial Service).

She Frank St. John was one of three Among the many memories Oak Bay’s their contributions, and are pleased to brothers from their Saskatchewan Maurice (Migs) Turner has of his service trained for something very hush-hush honour them on Remembrance Day.” family to enlist. during the Second World War is the sinking called Gun Laying that we now realize Continued from Page A1

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Among the speakers on hand for the event were Taylor, Ron Carter, certified arborist, educator and professional tree and landscape consultant, Matt Fairbarns, regional biologist, and Jill Robinson, HAT stewardship coordinator. Topics included how trees benefit the community, property values and how landowners can support the urban forest, the state of the region’s urban forest, and natural areas and how they relate to urban forests.

Here in Oak Bay, “right now we still have a pretty good percentage of a good, healthy urban forest,” Hyde-Lay said.

However, the community’s

trees are under pressure from their urban setting and age, as well as development, he said.

“Being a tree and living in an urban area is tough,” he added.

Oak Bay’s tree preservation bylaw, which was last amended about five years ago, protects trees over 60 centimetres in diameter, in addition to trees like Garry oak and arbutus at a smaller diametre, Hyde-Lay said.

Oak Bay tracks protected trees removed, and many of those mature examples are experiencing issues such as root rot or are architecturally unsound.

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Those in the community can also request a tree be added to the boulevard, for example, and if the site is appropriate and the money is in the budget, Oak Bay can do that, Hyde-Lay said.

“I will say this about trees, people are beginning to look at them as a piece of green infrastructure because of the tremendous impact they give back,” he said, adding, “They’re the one piece of infrastructure that improves with age.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Church, community come together for Syrian family Personal connection adds humanity to the refugee project

Fundraiser supports at-risk kids The Extreme Outreach Society hosts its gala dinner with live and silent auction Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.

Beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m., the evening auction includes resort getaways, spa packages, sports memorabilia and more.

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In a fortuitous twist, St. Philip Anglican Church – and the wider community it’s working with – have a personal connection with the family they hope to sponsor from Syria.

“I was trying to sponsor my friends,” said Xane St. Phillip, a member of the church.

He’d been trying to get the friend he met 20 years ago, Jordie, his wife and their three children under the age of 12, to Canada.

“They’re still under government control where they are,” St. Phillip said, noting that is as safe as it gets, with the danger of ISIS a mere 20 kilometres away.

The church and community are working to sponsor the Syrian family through Immigration Canada’s refugee program. They are among 13 groups fundraising in Greater Victoria to bring refugee families here, said Susan Mark.

“We’re part of a huge surge of interest, compassion and feeling compelled to do something with the tragedy that’s happening,” Mark said. “It’s one way we can help.”

When the crisis in Syria became a hot topic around family dining tables and work water coolers in September, the church held a meeting.

“We had probably about 60 people,” Mark said.

From there they delegated responsibilities, with Mark heading up fundraising and St. Phillip dealing in publicity and information. The group is working with

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“I’m just so happy people are willing to help,” St. Phillip said.

“It’s very real.”

The group has raised $12,000 so far.

“The other part is we will find them housing, furnish it and stock everything,” Mark said.

The plan is to befriend the family, make them feel welcome and aid with things such as English lessons, school registration and recreation opportunities.

“They’ll be leaving everything behind other than what they can carry on the plane,” Mark said.

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Lest we forget As war has changed in indescribable ways over the last century, the face of our Remembrance Day ceremonies is changing too.

Gone are the veterans of the First World War and ever dwindling are those Second World War and Korean War veterans whose stories are so entrenched in our collective Canadian consciousness.

Yet we must continue to honour and recognize – to remember – those sacrifices that helped define and shape our history and culture.

At the same time, we recognize the tremendous contributions of those who have stepped forward to serve their country and have given much in recent conflicts, in addition to those men and women – husbands, fathers, mothers and daughters – who have helped bring peace to war-ravaged countries around the world.

Our commemoration on Nov. 11 is not about glorifying war; far from it. There is no question that the world would be a far better place were soldiers and armies no longer needed.

However, the reality is that at present, the world is not that place.

And so this Remembrance Day we give thanks to those who have laid down their lives, to those who have left loved ones in Canada to try to do some good a world away, and to those who fought and returned, forever changed.

To those here on the homefront, from Second World War victory gardeners to today’s parents and children who wave good-bye from the dock to today’s Armed Forces members, you too deserve our thanks for what is, too often, a thankless job.

We take a moment today to remember all of those sacrifices, and the many more besides.

Thank you.

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Conservation officers a thin green line The B.C. government declared the Kneller found a second injured hunter, first Conservation Officer Day on Nov. got the group together, built a fire and 4, to recognize the 110-year history of assisted until a rescue helicopter from the service that started out as mostly CFB Comox lifted the hunters out at 3 a.m. volunteer “game wardens.”

NDP environment critic This is overdue recognition Spencer Chandra Herbert for what is essentially a police had a couple of things on his force that only receives pubmind at the event. He relayed lic notice when a bear or coua report from the B.C. Governgar has to be killed to protect ment Employees’ Union that people. there has been a 10 per cent The ceremony at the B.C. cut in CO staff since 2002. legislature included awards.

Not so, replied EnvironChief Conservation Officer ment Minister Mary Polak.

Doug Forsdick presented number has “hovered long-service medals and two Tom Fletcher The around 148” in that time, she commendations for lifesavB.C. Views said, including seasonal staff ing. for peak hunting and fishOne was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four ing periods. Polak said extra investfrom their sinking boat on Kootenay ment has gone into trucks that serve Lake last June. He reached them in as mobile command centres, so people rough, windy conditions when they aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the were waist-deep in water, far from shore. phone to ring. They patrol more and The other went to CO Andrew Anaka, respond faster, which can be vital.

Chandra Herbert also blasted the for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom he found “extremely government for a “donation” of $100,000 hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a from the Freshwater Fishing Society of lake near Powell River on Jan. 22. A sec- B.C. to increase angling enforcement this summer, adding more seasonal CO ond angler didn’t make it to shore.

An exemplary service medal went to days. “What’s next, bake sales?” he said.

The real story is a bit more compliCO Micah Kneller, who caught up with Fort Nelson RCMP officers and para- cated. In March I reported that the B.C. medics on Sept. 6, as they treated a Liberal government finally made good hunter who had been attacked by a griz- on a decade-old promise to turn over all zly in a remote area. As darkness fell, revenue from freshwater fishing licence

sales to the society.

Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization.

The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year service contract also calls on it to contribute to enforcement. This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working.

The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach.

It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst. In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

They don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais.

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Oak Bay firefighters and the Oak Bay Kiwanis welcome the community for the annual Halloween bonfire – a tradition in the community since 1949.

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Halloween thanks to Oak Bay Village I would like to thank the merchants of Oak Bay Village for providing a save haven for youngsters on Halloween night.

Such kindness!

However, with no trick or treaters, I now have 90 miniature chocolate bars to eat.

My dentist’s children will never go hungry. Many thanks.

Jack Lowther Oak Bay

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Re: Faith groups come together for Syrian refugee families Oct. 30.

If images of a dead refugee child are apparently required to provoke action, perhaps more images are needed of the victims of child poverty in Canada. If one faith community has raised almost $60,000 for refugees, have they raised a corresponding amount for children in Canada whose needs are not being addressed?

Who do not speak English as a first language well?

Who do not have access to quality child care?

Who could use help negotiating the medical system and paying for what is not covered?

Who go to bed hungry?

Whose housing is sub-standard and cold?

Who lack basics like furniture, household goods, clothing etc.?

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Rather than bringing more refugees here to compete for supposedly scarce resources, international pressure might be brought to bear on adjacent oil-rich Muslim countries to provide greater assistance there.

R. Allen Oak Bay

Speak up about municipal development And yet another corner to avoid in Oak Bay. I have yet to meet anyone who likes the looming structure at the corner of Foul Bay and Oak Bay Avenue that unfortunately has changed the corner forever. No setbacks, little greenery, dead grasses and totally out of sync and scale to the surrounding small buildings.

Apparently when asked by Victoria, Oak Bay council OK’d the whole idea.

We have now lost our righthand-turn lane, which of course creates a traffic backlog all for the sake of the development’s three parking spots.

Do I sound mad? You betcha!

It does not take much to figure out who is ruining our beautiful Oak Bay and it has nothing to do with the people who love

this special place.

It is time we told these developers and city council that we as a community never asked for the development that they are forcing us to pay for with much higher taxes in the coming years.

A lot of people throughout Oak Bay are extremely angry with these out-of-scale modern boxes that are going up faster than you count.

We do not want to become like Vancouver, everybody.

If we do not attend council meetings in no short order we will have paved lane ways, coach houses, monster houses and still no affordable housing and we will be left paying for this for years to come!

Rachel McDonnell Oak Bay

Improved sidewalks needed for safety May I suggest Oak Bay Council consider making the village sidewalks safer?

I have had two miserable falls in our Village caused by uneven sidewalks. I believe Sidney has the answer by using interlocking bricks. Repairs and maintenance must be far easier and less costly than chipping away and grinding down our defective sidewalks.

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Awards celebrate the older author Oak Bay poet shortlisted for Cedric Literary Award Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

An Oak Bay poet is among 14 writers across the province shortlisted for the inaugural 2015 Cedric Literary Awards.

Susan Braley us up for a poetry award in the Cedric Literary Awards, limited to full-time B.C. residents aged 50 years and beyond.

When Braley moved west to Oak Bay in 2005 it was a time of retirement, which became time to get back to learning.

The career teacher slipped deeper into her love of creative writing, something that started as a youngster in grade school.

“As I grew older I spent more time focussing on my studies.

I spent more time writing academic papers,” Braley explained.

She enjoyed that thoroughly, but as a teacher spent some of each summer holiday penning short stories and poems. Upon retirement and the move to B.C. it was time to devote more time to that love of writing.

Braley quickly discovered “teaching literature is not the same as writing it,” she said.

Fortunately the network of

bility or imminence writers on Vancouof fractures.” ver Island is extenBraley’s words sive for both lesand structure in sons and readings, “Imminence of fracwhich also provide ture” reflect much opportunities for of her recent work, information gatheracknowledgement ing. of the fragility of She found herthe human condiself in classes and tion balanced with workshops returnthe joy and appreing to the role of ciation for what we learner rather than have – love, beauty a teacher. With a novel complete, Oak Bay poet Susan and compassion.

Designed for parshe found herself Braley ticipants who have branching out crenever had any of atively.

“I went to some poetry read- their work published before, ings and that’s what inspired “the Cedric Literary Awards me, Braley said. “It’s a very dis- were created to recognize and tilled art. There’s an energy and encourage the creative talents intensity in every line,” she said, in fiction and poetry of unpubadding the spaces between are lished authors who are better also critical in delivering the than 50,” said Dr. Peter Dale, chairman and founder of the deliberately indirect messages.

“I’m spending most of my time awards.

A prize of $3,000 is awarded in writing poetry now.”

Her nominated work was each category after adjudication inspired by words of British by a panel of people who are sculptor Barbara Hepworth: “My well known and respected in the left hand is my thinking hand. fields of writing and publishing.

“It’s very affirming for writers The right is only a motor hand.

This holds the hammer. The left who work quietly in their rooms hand, the thinking hand, must be day after day and feel invisible. relaxed, sensitive. The rhythms It’s satisfying to have your work of thought pass through the fin- read and shared by the commugers and grip of this hand into nity,” Braley said.

“With this kind of affirmation the stone.

“It is also a listening hand. It I would be galvanized to write listens for basic weaknesses of another book.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com flaws in the stone; for the possi-

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skates: Nov. 13 from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.; Nov. 14 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. snd Nov. 15 from 12 to 4:30 p.m.

Remembrance Day – Oak Bay’s service recognizing the sacrifices of Canada’s service members at the Oak Bay cenotaph, beginnign arouns 10:45 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Victoria Women’s Newcomers Club – November lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Dr. New to Victoria?

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Remembrance Day Family Skate – Skating, family-friendly music and games, plus a pre-school corner, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A colouring and craft station will be set up off-ice.

Friday, Nov. 13 Fall Family Fest – Fun and games at Henderson Recreation Centre, 6 to 8 p.m. Beat the fall blues with an evening of games and activities for all ages. Info: oakbay.ca.

Bijoux du Bayou – Part of the Live Music Series, enjoy highenergy New Orleans dance music combining Cajun, zydeco, swing, calypso, and other southern flavours in the Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Rec Centre.

Doors at 6 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12, or $15 at the door: Oak Bay Rec reception or beaconridgeproductions.com.

Crohn’s and Colitis Education Symposium and Trade Show – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Marriott Inner Harbour. Register at crohnsandcolitis.ca/education.

United Empire Loyalists – Do you have United Empire Loyalist ancestors? The local branch meets at noon. For information or lunch reservations: Irene, 250-652-5773 or kifeir@shaw.ca.

Kaleidoscope of Colour – Royal Canadian College of Organists: Victoria Centre members and friends at St. Andrews’ Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St. Admission by donation. Info: rcco-victoria.org Girl Guides of Canada Chatham District Fall Tea and Craft Sale – Enjoy the annual craft sale and tea, 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. Admission free; tea $5. All welcome.

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Everyone Welcome Jersey Skate Weekend – Wear your favourite jersey – all sports welcome – to Oak Bay rec for everyone welcome

Swan Lake Craft Fair – Hand-made Christmas gifts for everyone in the family including your pets, noon to 4 p.m. at the Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Refreshments for sale. Christmas raffle of gift baskets. Proceeds to Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary. Info: swanlake.bc.ca.

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Adapting classics Continued from Page A10

The company she observed was typically adapting classical theatre, such as Henrik Ibsen’s plays or Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and incorporating elements such as Brazilian music and capoeira to explore issues relevant to locals.

“They used that very traditional aesthetic in a traditional setting because they can see how these stories can easily translate into their daily lives.”

Seeing what people can do with theatre in these settings also pushes Sadeghi-Yekta to ask what more can be done in places that have greater resources. “If they can do it in that situation, what can we do when we have an easier life? It’s very inspiring,” she says.

Also, “I would like the audience to know there are a lot of assumptions about people in developing countries and war zones, that there is no theatre, just because we haven’t written about it.”

Looking ahead, Sadeghi-Yekta hopes to visit Texas to learn about the art Central American orphans are creating in a refugee camp, and return to Nicaragua. “It reminds me of how it all started,” she reflects. editor@oakbaynews.com

TEDx Victoria welcomes eclectic speaker lineup A diverse line-up of speakers is featured in the fifth-annual TEDx Victoria, at the McPherson Playhouse, Centennial Square and Victoria City Hall Nov. 21.

This year’s theme is “impact,” exploring not only the impact of the “Ideas Worth Spreading” featured on the McPherson stage, but also our own impact – and what spreading ideas does to make the world a better place.

The upper mezzanine of the McPherson will again become a speaker lounge, where audience members can connect directly with the speakers.

City hall will become

an active space, a venue of interactive art and imagination where local artists, inventors and innovators will come together to showcase some of the region’s art and technology.

Founded in 2010, TEDxVictoria has grown from 400 attendees in 2011 to more than 750 in 2013. TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. TEDx are local, self-organized TED-style events. editor@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay piano art touches hearts of supported housing residents A painted piano from this summer’s Oak Bay Art Tour is brightening the lives of residents at Pacifica Housing’s Medewiwin Supported Housing complex.

Local artist Daciana Dao painted the piano, working for a month at Willows elementary school where she was often visited by curious kids and teachers.

The piano spent the summer at Oak Bay Marina, where the public enjoy both the artwork and the opportunity to make music on the beachfront. This fall, the piano was auctioned as a fundraiser for Oak Bay art programs, purchased by Dr. Debra

Braithwaite and artist Andy Wooldridge, who donated it to Pacifica Housing.

“I was so thrilled. Even though (the piano) was not my donation, it was something that came from me,” says Dao, who has lived in Pacifica Housing.

“It was a chance for me to give back. Without Pacifica Housing, I wouldn’t be able to follow my passion and paint. I hope that the story of the piano and the paint inspires people to follow their dreams and not give up.”

Medewiwin is one of Pacifica’s five supported housing complexes and includes 26 self-con-

tained bachelor and one-bedroom apartments for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

“It is wonderful to see the community collaborate to create the gift of music, accessible to all,” said Dean Fortin executive director at Pacifica Housing.

“We are very excited to be part of such a wonderful project and to have it come full circle with the artist living in Pacifica Housing. Projects like this give people the sense that they matter, that music matters, and that the community cares.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Soccer memory is pitch-perfect Bays United player takes in World Cup qualifier, courtesy national team member Adam Straith

Delphine Straith, mother of Canadian National Mens Soccer Team member Adam Straith, with Bays United soccer player Quintin Nicoll, 12, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre turf.

Quintin won a prize donated by Adam to cheer on Canada in a World Cup qualifier against Honduras Nov. 13 at B.C. Place Stadium.

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A young Oak Bay soccer player will be cheering for the red and white from among a raucous group of fans at B.C. Place Stadium Friday (Nov. 13).

On the pitch will be another Oak Bay soccer veteran, one who has climbed the ranks of Canadian soccer stardom, as the national team takes on Honduras in the World Cup qualifier.

While the game will likely provide many memorable moments for 12-year-old Quintin Nicoll, in Grade 6 at St. Patrick’s School, a post-game meeting with National Men’s Soccer Team member Adam Straith will be a highlight of the day, not to mention the opportunity to don an autographed jersey all his own.

What is he looking forward to? “The experience, and the stadium and the players,” says the enthusiastic young fan.

Straith, a former Bays United FC player, donated tickets to Friday’s game, along with a jersey and accommodation, to his former club. In a bid to win the coveted prize, close to 100 young players wrote about their favourite soccer memory, says Bays United secretary Derek Trimmer.

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In his submission, Quintin recalled a game in which a teammate had a breakaway but when he shot the ball, it hit the post. It came back to him, but taking another shot, the ball once again hit the post. The third time he shot he hit the cross-bar, but still the ball came back to give him one more chance ... and this time he kicked it over the net.

While the story didn’t end in a goal, the team shared a laugh over the series of unfortunate events.

Straith’s mom, Delphine, herself a former player, coach, referee and Bays United board member, drew the winning name.

While the draw was random, the club was keen to have players reflect about the sport they all

share.

“It was to make sure they were thinking about it,” Trimmer says.

Straith, who attended Oak Bay High through Grade 11, when he moved to the first Whitecaps residency camp, started playing with the Bays at age 5, recalls Delphine. “He comes back all the time in between stints all over the world. He doesn’t forget the Bays.”

Quintin took to the pitch three years ago.

“I just wanted to try it and when I tried it I really enjoyed it,” says the Bays’ Blitz defenseman and goalie.

Quintin will share his prize with parents Linda and Jim, and brother Spencer, 7, who also submitted his favourite soccer memory.

The U8 player wrote how during a practice, his coach asked him “Are you sure your last name’s not Messi?” referencing one of the world’s greats, Lionel Messi. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Oak Bay boys golden at cross country provincials Oak Bay High’s senior boys captured their eighth team title at a rainy Jericho Beach in Vancouver Saturday (Nov. 7) during the B.C. High School Cross Country Championships.

Jack Stanley was first across the line for Oak Bay, finishing ninth overall with a time of 24:49, followed by teammates, Max McCulloch, Vlad Lyesin, Malcolm Harrison, Marcel Petruzelli, Jack Cooper and Liam Boland.

Michael Barber was Oak Bay’s top-finishing junior boy, crossing the line in 18:53 for ninth place. Also from Oak Bay, Rae-Lynn Parkins was the top-finishing senior girl, finishing 75th of 218 with a time of 21:06.

Oak Bay also earned the silver team title in the junior girls division Saturday.

Justine Stecko led her team across the line at 15th of 200 runners with a time of 19:22. Contributing to the silver finish were Shannon McMillan, Sarah Bryan, Cara Butler, Ella Mickelberry and Presly Rangel. editor @oakbaynews.com

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Comic Strippers promise to keep their pants on

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High-energy show aims to have audience laugh its socks off

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Roman Danylo wants to make one thing clear right away.

Though the Comic Strippers is based on the real-life troupes of sexy men dancing naked, the show planned for the University of Victoria on Nov. 14 features neither nudity or, the way Danylo tells it, sexy men.

“Our comedy bodies will make the guys (in the audience) look good,” Danylo says, emphasizing the show is for both men and women over 18 and promising no one will be subjected to “horrible thongs.”

The show is essentially professional improv comedy set in the absurd world of male strippers.

It’s more Whose Line is it Anyway? than Thunder from Down Under.

“We’re often looking for genres of entertainment to spoof,” Danylo said, explaining that the world of male strippers and the insane energy generated by the audience were ripe for parody.

In the past, targets have included such low-hanging objects of silliness as Star Trek and entertainment television.

The Comic Strippers’ plot is based on a troupe of strippers – all named Chip -- trying to break into other careers. The concept has proved wildly popular and kept the cast of some of Canada’s best improv comedians touring the country.

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The Comic Strippers perform Nov. 14 at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium.

“We’re all in our mid-40s so there’s a lot of concern about how often we can do this,” said Danylo. “(We’ve had) a lot of visits to the chiropractor.”

The show is a high-energy performance right out of the gate. That all-out approach in place of more traditional pacing has been a hit with audiences.

“I’ve never had anything close to it,” said Danylo, who has performed for Comedy Inc. and toured with Just for Laughs.

“We’re going to do it as much as we can before our knees give out.”

During the show, actors take suggestions from the crowd and turn them into comedic situations. In between, the com-

ics perform dance routines that are definitely more about funny than sexy.

Throughout it all, the public plays along with the “squeaky clean” fun. “It’s almost like our audience is playing the role of these crazy audiences we’ve all heard about at these male stripper shows.”

The Victoria show actually marks a return to UVic, which hosted the Comic Strippers on its 2014 tour. The troupe’s next four shows are on Vancouver Island, with performances planned for Duncan and Courtenay as well as in Sidney on Nov. 13 before the UVic show on Nov. 14.

After that, the troupe is off to California. editor@oakbaynews.com

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VINTAGE SNOW man & Santa Claus cut-outs, 30� tall, $40each. Call (778)265-1615.

PARTS PERSON WANTEDmust have some experience in marine or motorcycle repair.

Please send resumes to Box 305 c/o The Campbell River Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

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The ideal candidate should have previous field experience as a Superintendent or a Foreman, or have estimating experience & be ready to move into the office for training as a Project Manager. Candidate must be willing to travel, as our project locations cover all of BC, Alberta, & Saskatchewan.

Please submit your resume by email: reception@ccmconstruction.net or fax 250-655-5088

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We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to work independently to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities.

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BLACK LEATHER coat, size medium, zippered front, $98.

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BOOKS: 500 Manga characters, $10. Manga- for the beginner, $15. 250477-1819.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

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

PARKING SPACE near Lansdowne Camosun College. 3 min. walk to campus. Only $75/mo. Save $55/mo (or more for long-term). Chris, 250-595-0370.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

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

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SUITES, LOWER BURNSIDE/HARRIET: large quiet, clean, 1 bdrm, private entrance & driveway. NS/NP. $785/mo includes utilities.

Call 250-384-0460.

SIDNEY- BACHELOR suite in private home, laundry included. $600 + cable, internet, phone. (250)656-9345.

TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a private, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $930/mo.

Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO SERVICES

OPERATIONAL BEEF Ranch with meat processing facility north of Kamloops BC for sale or joint venture, river frontage.

Call 250-674-1514.

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

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2008 HONDA Motorcycle, 919 (red). Only 22,000 km. Just serviced. No drops. $4,900.

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

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250-380-7778 GRAND Xterior Cleaning. Repairs, Gutters, de-moss, roofs windows, PWash, Christmas lights.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

ALL ABOUT The Detail.

Lic/Ins. 22yrs exp. Full renos.

Big/small jobs. (250)418-5895

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DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate

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

Call 250-361-6164.

ABBA Exteriors Inc.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company.

Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991.

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

“Fall Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MC *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca Locally owned Family business

RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST decks, fence Doors, windows, painting, drywall.

Kitchen, bath, suites. 250-217-8131

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Call Craig or Mike 250-216-5865

RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.

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JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

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MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

Done Right Moving $85/hr.

A+ BBB. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. Penny 250-418-1747

HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr.

Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607. ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp.

Interiors. Free Estimates.

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTER- Furn. repairs, scratches, fix springs, marine, commercial. 250-480-9822.

ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing, package discounts. “Locally owned Family business”.

WCB, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MasterCard. (778)433-9275.

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning, Gutters. Over 25 yrs. Licensed & affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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