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Oak Bay High student Leah Smith will camp out from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 adjacent to Pharmasave on Oak Bay Avenue in a bid to collect toys for kids this Christmas.

Oak Bay teen takes to sidewalk to share spirit Toy drive Dec. 12 and 13 from noon to 4 p.m. on Oak Bay Avenue Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Leah Smith plans to spend her weekend collecting new or gently used toys, so everyone can experience the magic of the holidays.

The 14-year-old Oak Bay girl did a similar

drive in Grade 6 that netted 10 toys, a disappointment to her still.

Last year she embarked on a sock drive, and considered another, but with the busyness of entering high school as a Grade 9 student, decided to do something a little different.

This year, toys collected will go to the Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families.

Smith is doing it outside of school, and going solo.

“I’m getting a couple friends to help spread the word,” she said.

She’ll camp out Dec. 12 and 13 from noon

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to 4 p.m. in front of Pharmasave on Oak Bay Avenue to collect toys for the Toy Shop.

For Christmas, the Stan Hagen Centre For Families holds a pop-up toy shop. Parents who can’t afford presents sign up and are able choose three to five gifts for each child.

More than 800 parents are already registered this year.

“Christmas is my favourite thing,” Smith said.

“I want to give kids that kind of Christmas too. So they get to have that kind of a Christmas morning.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay Police Board member Sandra Waddington and Deputy Police Chief Kent Thom will represent the community on a new working group to investigate integrated policing units.

“We’re reaching out to all of the police agencies and municipalities in order to develop a framework to examine how integrated units can be enhanced to ensure greater public safety,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen.

Representatives from the Central Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria and Esquimalt police boards met last week to talk about common issues that affect all police boards in the Capital Region.

Discussion focused on integrated policing. Topics included how integrated police units could be improved to enhance public safety and the role of oversight for such units.

“It’s a fairly major step. It was full agreement amongst all four municipal police forces,” Jensen said. “It’ll be their responsibility to review the next steps, including how to work together with the RCMP.” PlEASE SEE: Some integration already, Page A2

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The latest change to B.C. liquor policy loosens the rules for restaurant goers who just want to order a drink, without food.

They’re now allowed to sit anywhere in the restaurant instead of being relegated to a separate lounge area or feeling pressured to order food.

That’s expected to provide some more flexibility to restaurants that no longer need to have defined lounge areas.

“This is a small change that will make a big impact,” said Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association. “The restaurant can open up more physical space that can be used to seat customers who are dining or enjoying a cocktail.”

The rules for music and comedy performances are also relaxed. Restaurants no longer have to apply for a permit to host entertainment, as long as patrons aren’t participating in the show.

More micro-beer offerings Craft beer lovers should soon find more local varieties in B.C. government liquor stores.

The stores are reserving dedicated shelf space starting Nov. 30 for beer from local microbreweries that has not typically been offered in government stores.

Exactly what’s sold will vary by location.

There are more than 100 eligible microbreweries – producing no more than 15,000 hectolitres a year – and each store is expected to carry up to 12 currently unlisted varieties from the nearest breweries. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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The Saanich Police K9 unit’s services are shared when needed with other local police departments.

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Oak Bay already works on integration of sorts, with a Saanich Police contract that provides as-needed services such as serious crime detectives and forensic identification.

In recent years, regional units have fallen apart – such as the Regional Crime Unit that folded after Saanich withdrew last year, following the departure of other municipalities the year before – or have been altered without public input, Jensen said, something they’d like to avoid.

“What we want to try to do is look at how, going forward, we can prop-

erly look at the required integrated units and how best to create a memorandum of understanding for entry and exit, funding and for civilian oversight,” he said. “We have experience, what we’re looking at is the long-term view of these integrated units.”

The meeting follows a successful inaugural gathering of the police boards, which includes mayors of the five communities, on June 12.

With an agreement on a terms of reference, the working group will move forward and seek a partnership with RCMP jurisdictions in the region which include Sooke, Sidney/ North Saanich and West Shore. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Send us your 2016 community events Jennifer Blyth Oak Bay News

While Oak Bay is all a-twinkle and deep into the holiday season, it’s also time to look ahead to the New Year, and with that in mind, we’re asking you to tell us what your community group has planned for 2016.

Each December, the Oak Bay News produces a month-by-month Community Calendar, publishing this year on Thursday, Dec. 31.

While not exhaustive by any means, it’s a snapshot of the year ahead, some of the big events to look forward to, and many well-loved smaller events as well.

We’d like to include as many events and community organizations as possible, so we encourage you to tell us what you have planned for the year ahead.

From church garage sales to sports fundraisers, lacrosse registration to community events, we want to share your events with your friends and neighbours.

Send dates and event information to Oak Bay News editor Jennifer Blyth by email at editor@oakbaynews.com or mail or drop off to the News’ Athlone Court office at 207A-2187 Oak Bay Ave., V8R 1G1.

Due to the Christmas holidays, submissions must be received by Monday, Dec. 21 to be considered. editor@oakbaynews.com

New CanAssist technology eases anxieties for dementia caregivers Program seeks families to use and provide feedback on the new technology

are planned for the day.

All can be set by the caregiver, either onsite or remotely.

“We don’t want any of this to require technology,” Spalteholz said. The system needed to be easy and cost-effective for those on fixed incomes.

Christine van Reeuwyk They heard loud and clear Oak Bay News that monthly subscription fees were “just not on the CanAssist at the University table.” of Victoria — which develops The Phone-in Monitoring innovative assistive technoloSystem uses a standard landgies — hopes to field test two line phone and small, unobnew devices to help people trusive wireless sensors to with dementia remain in their provide information about an own homes. individual’s activity when he The professional team develor she is home alone. ops customized technoloThe caregiver can call home gies and innovative programs and enter a code. The system where there are gaps in existthen offers a variety of inforing services, while providing mation options, dependent meaningful opportunities for on the caregiver’s needs, that student, faculty and commuincludes noting where motion nity engagement. in the home was detected, The recent focus is on keepif there were any incoming ing seniors, especially those phone calls and whether the with dementia, in homes as long front door has been opened. as possible, which includes It can even be activated to reducing stress and anxiety phone out to a family member for caregivers and other family if a door is used between cermembers. tain times.

“What we’re really looking for When enabled, it can record is an extension of the stay at all calls and attempt to block home,” Leo Spalteholz, CanAstelemarketers. All can be taisist engineering manager. “Ultilored to meet a client’s needs; mately that would lead to effino data leaves the home and ciencies.”

Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News it’s always under the caregivFocus groups across the province – with organizations Leo Spalteholz, Engineering Manager, CanAssist at UVic, er’s control.

CanAssist is looking for voland caregivers proficient in with the Wandering Redirect System that aims to reduce dementia concerns – identified nighttime wandering, a common behaviour among people unteer families that include someone with early-stage the tipping points where people with dementia. dementia to test the new can’t live at home anymore and technologies, installed by the how to address those stressors.

CanAssist team at no cost to giver, in either text or video format.

For They’re ready to test two new technologies developed with funding from example, the screen might show “Stop. It’s eligible families. In return, families would night. The stores are closed,” followed by be asked to provide feedback on the techthe BC Ministry of Health.

The Wandering Redirect System’s first a clip of a loved one reiterating that it’s not nology’s effectiveness.

They’ll accept clients Island-wide and line of defense is a small screen bedside at time to be out. “if it’s a value to them, (the technology is) “It’s specific to the client,” Spalteholz that states simply and in large font, the theirs to keep,” Spalteholz said. said. time and whether it’s night or day.

“The feedback we get from volunteer “The other thing is it can display a “(It’s designed) to discourage people families will be a tremendous help in our video, a familiar face giving a message.

We from wandering outside, especially at long-term goal to make life safer for people wanted to add that familiar.” night,” Spalteholz said.

If the person does leave during the with dementia, and less stressful for their “A lot of people with dementia get daytime/nighttime confused or they become night, the system can be set to call a fam- caregivers.”

Those who feel the technology would active at night. That’s something we’ve ily member. benefit them can contact Megan Yon, cliIn the day, again motion-activated, the heard again and again.”

A second computer tablet screen hangs screen comes alive with a calendar out- ent relation co-ordinator, CanAssist at on the doorway. Motion-activated, at night lining clearly and simply, verbally and by myon@uvic.ca or 250-853-3874. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com it displays messages set up by the care- text, the day, date, time and what activities

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Philanthropy Day honourees n In addition to Rob Reid’s Generosity of Spirit award for the National Philanthropy Day Awards, Reynolds secondary school received the Youth in Philanthropy Award for its work in raising $658,000 to fight pediatric cancer and send sick children to Camp Good Times, while Tanya Smith received the Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award for her efforts in putting on the Victoria Festival of Trees.

The Rotary Club of Victoria took home the Outstanding Philanthropic Service Club Award for numerous donations to local groups. École Victor-Brodeur’s Club des Joujoux – made up of five Grade 2 students – were recognized for their grassroots toy drive for the Our Place Society.

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Oak Bay’s Reid recognized for philanthropic efforts Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Oak Bay’s Rob Reid earned the Generosity of Spirit Award during the during the sold-out National Philanthropy Day Awards event at the Fairmont Empress Hotel Nov. 17.

Reid was nominated by the Victoria Cool Aid Society for his work with the Every Step Counts program.

Since it began four years ago, Every Step Counts has helped more than 425 people struggling to overcome mental illness, addictions and homelessness to make positive change in their lives through active living.

“It started out as a program around homelessness but it’s more than that … most of them would have a home but there’s a reason they are there.

They may be shut in or in recovery,” he said.

“I don’t have the background who’s there and that’s part of the equalizing effect – we’re all just there to get out and be active.”

Every Step Counts came to fruition in 2009, after the year before, someone from the Victoria Foundation called Reid after hearing about a similar Philadelphia program,

looking to duplicate it in Victoria. Victoria Foundation kicked in funding and Victoria Cool Aid Society became the co-ordinator.

“It’s about getting people who have been vulnerable back to health through physical activity,” Reid said.

“I came in as a volunteer and a sponsor where we would gift footwear to participants who kept coming out and got settled in as longtime participants.”

Recruits and volunteer community participants meet twice a week for a run or walk – at participant-appropriate levels – followed by healthy snacks.

Short talks cover various topics such as correct running form, healthy eating, tips and tricks. Participants have cited longer sleeps, reduced anxiety, weight loss, increased energy, improved moods and new friends.

“Everyone leaves their issues at the door and it’s all about getting out and getting physical,” Reid said.

“It’s been a great therapeutic program, for the volunteers I think as much as the participants. Any physical activity is great for

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Part of his philanthropic award is recognizing Reid’s constant work to keep the program alive, despite cuts to funding.

“I’m just fortunate that I’ve been in business and seen success where I have time and understanding staff so I can get involved,” said the owner of owner of New Balance Victoria and Frontrunners Victoria.

“People talk about retirement, I feel like being self-employed I’m able to do what I want when it comes to the business. This is one of the four or five things I’m involved in.”

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360 homes in Victoria and has another iron in the fire, a centre to honour Terry Fox in Vancouver. Another is the coming presentation of Us and Them by local filmmaker Krista Loughton, following the lives of four homeless people for years.

“One could almost say one shouldn’t say anything about homelessness until they see this movie,” Reid said.

“We’re about educating people about the subject through this film.”

Us and Them showed at Victoria city hall Dec. 3 and is at the Vic Theatre Dec. 9.

“I get excited with different projects like that. It’s very impactful,” Reid said.

Visit coolaid.org to learn more about the Every Step Counts program.

“We’re leading the charge in doing this.

There aren’t any other cities in Canada that I know of that have picked this up yet,” he said.

“Heartfelt funders just have to get behind it and see the difference it can make in a life. It’s filling the needs of a lot of people … even seniors that need a group to get some social life with.” cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

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Snap selfie to win, promote the Salish Sea Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

In a bid to raise the final funds to purchase the Salish Sea artwork

by Chris Paul and bring the Salish Sea itself to the forefront, Bill Smith organized a selfie campaign.

Salish Sea started as an artwork on loan for Oak Bay’s inaugural summer art walk in 2014. Since then, arts laureate Barbara Adams has been working toward raising the purchase price to make the Salish Sea sculpture the first municipally owned piece of fine art.

“Everybody’s feeling now that they know what the Salish Sea is,” Smith said.

Smith devised a way to do that using the maintained popularity Submitted of the selfie – the Salish Sea Selfie contest John Grindley captures a photo of himself – as “an intensive pre- with Chris Paul’s Salish Sea sculpture.

Christmas fun campaign.” … I want it to be a cool place and it Entrants have three ways to snap will fit in with whatever’s developed themselves with the Salish Sea: in in the area.” front of the sculpture adjacent to Oak With future endeavours in mind, Bay Marina, in front of the giclée at Oak Bay Beach Hotel offered its Oak Bay Beach Hotel, or in front of lobby area display through the first the vast Salish Sea off our doorstep. three months of 2016 to promote the “The selfie is a bit of a con, any Salish Sea, both sculpture and biorephotograph is fine,” Smith says. gion, as Smith has two more events Submissions will be entered to win in the planning phase for coming one of five pairs of pool passes to the months.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel with a grand The contest is by donation. Learn prize of a stay in a panoramic ocean- more and upload photos online at view room at the hotel. selfie.cattlepoint.org, the Canada “We’re affecting the consciousness Trust branch in Athlone Court, 2187 of Oak Bay and we want to pay off Oak Bay Ave. or at the Oak Bay Beach the artwork,” Smith said. “(Adams) Hotel. doesn’t want it stuck in a pile of Contest deadline is Jan. 2, 2016. rocks. She wants a performance area. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Co-operation among emergency services just makes sense Oak Bay Police Board member Sandra Waddington and Deputy Police Chief Kent Thom are joining counterparts across the region to look at new ways to create specialized integrated policing units that work.

Recent discussions explored common issues affecting all police boards in the Capital Region, how they could capitalize on expertise where it exists to enhance public safety, and how oversight would work with those groups, Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen said. “It’s a fairly major step. It was full agreement amongst all four municipal police forces.”

The idea of integration is not new. Oak Bay already contracts as-needed services such as serious crime detectives and forensic identification, and past units have addressed issues of regional interest – few crooks recognize municipal boundaries, after all.

However, some of those units have fallen by the wayside over the years and the police board members are interested in re-visiting the issue.

They’re not alone. In October, Oak Bay Fire also announced a review with Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich of mutual aid agreements between the departments, looking at how fire departments service individual communities, and how they share their skills and staff.

While Oak Bay has not shown an appetite for full-scale amalgamation of municipalities, it is demonstrating its willingness to work together with neighbours to create efficiencies and utilize expertise.

And that benefits taxpayers both in value and service.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

Oak Bay News is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@oakbaynews.com or 250-4803239. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Business not as usual on B.C. farmland Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issues not discussed by the government.

One of those is foreign purchase of released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal government’s “strategic growth farmland, a matter subject to regulation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba plan” for farm and food products.

After reporting a record $12.3 billion but not B.C. Properties have also been purchased in total agriculture and agri-food sales to grow hay for export to Asia, in B.C. for 2014, the latest plan and Huntington says she consets a new goal of increasing it tinues to hear of costly farmto $15 billion by 2020. land in Delta and Surrey being It’s mostly a status quo plan, bought at prices long-estabcontinuing current marketing lished farm families can’t efforts and encouraging higherafford. value production of a wider We’ve seen a British food range of products. and drug conglomerate buy The ministry intends to hire up B.C. Interior farms to plant its first expert in food and bevtrees for carbon offsets, a erage production. It’s a reflecTom Fletcher project that was wound down tion of the fact that fully 70 B.C. Views after local protests. Popham per cent of that $12.3 billion and Huntington are calling for comes from food and bevera systematic inventory of forage processing. This continues the government’s push to improve eign purchases, to determine if regulaeconomic viability of farms by allowing tion is needed here as climate change more food product manufacturing and shifts growing patterns.

Popham argues that with California sales on Agricultural Land Reserve propenduring years of drought, B.C. can’t erty.

Letnick says another key strategy is continue to depend on imports for more to improve access to irrigation. B.C. has than half its food.

“We have countries that are actively 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age seeking food producing land, because their countries are having difficulties of farmers increases.

Opposition MLAs formed their own producing under drought conditions,” agriculture committee to tour the prov- Popham said. “So before we know it, our ince over the past year, chaired by NDP farmland could be bought up by other agriculture critic Lana Popham and inde- countries that are actively and smartly pendent Delta South MLA Vicki Hunting- trying to ensure their own food secuton. Their report speaks to some of the rity.”

Neither Letnick nor the opposition MLAs could produce results from the government’s decision to split the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones, with more latitude for non-farm activities outside the southwest and Okanagan.

But we’re starting to see signs of the new system of regional Agricultural Land Commission panels working with local governments.

The Langley Times reports that the Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport.

The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ ALR edge.” If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ALR edge.”

The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an established farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing.

The farmer has been forced to erect a chain-link fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use when they like.

The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban complainers than protecting the right to farm. They are being pressed to buy up idle ALR land to soothe urban voters repelled by logging and farming. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Occasionally one uses prescription or non prescription eye drops to treat certain eye conditions, infections or diseases. It is always a battle to try and aim the drop so that it has a perfect “landing” without most of the contents running down your face.

Before you use any eye drops, be sure to tell your Optometrist about any other prescription or nonprescription medications that you are taking or any allergies that you have.

Time Flies in Oak Bay David Blacoe captured this interesting image during a blustery Saturday evening on Oak Bay Avenue waiting for the annual IEOA Lighted Truck Convoy, which delighted fans and collected donations for the Mustard Seed Food Bank despite the weather.

To have your photo considered for publication, simply email us a high-resolution .jpg copy to editor@oakbaynews.com.

Please include your name, contact information including municipality of residence, where you took the photo and what you like about the image. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Fridays to be included for consideration for the following week’s paper.

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Oak Bay Tourism sought and received comments about its residents from outsiders or those peasants outside of the tweed curtain.

The words they heard basically summed up people’s attitude in your community but one which seemed to be missing was entitled.

Once you get through the curtain, the attitudes are a lot different and entitled, especially among the newer generations.

Rodney Shaw Saanich

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2. The best way to ensure the drop remains in your eye is to gently pull the skin of your lower eyelid between your thumb and index finger to create a “pocket” for the drop.

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5.To help keep the medication in your eye and prevent it from escaping through the tear duct, your optometrist may instruct you to “occlude” this duct by gently pressing on the inside corner of your closed eye with your index finger for about three minutes. If drops have been placed in both eyes, you can perform occlusion by placing your thumb and index finger (or the index fingers of both hands) on either side of your nose and gently pressing down on the inside corners of both closed eyes. This step is very important with some medications, so do not skip it if your doctor specifies it.

6. Gently blot your closed eyes with a tissue to wipe away any excess drops.

7. If you use more than one kind of drop, wait at least five minutes between drops.

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Endowment supports former youth-in-care students New leader takes University of Victoria enjoys a long history with the Sisters of St. Ann and we are privileged to further their mission to educate young people who would not otherwise have access to postsecondary education.”

The Sisters of St. Ann founded their first school in Victoria in 1858 to deliver quality education and health care. The Roman Catholic women’s order dedicated themselves to establishing schools and hospitals across the province, freely providing these services to underprivileged new Canadians and Indigenous peoples.

“This gift represents our trust in the University of Vic-

The Sisters of St. Ann are establishing an endowment at the University of Victoria that will continue their legacy of providing education for young people most in need.

The $2-million Youth in Care Student Award Endowment will cover the annual tuition costs for an undergraduate degree for up to 15 former youth in care.

“This generous gift from the Sisters of St. Ann is a legacy that will enable disadvantaged youth to pursue their life’s dreams through higher education,” said UVic President Jamie Cassels.

“The sisters have ministered to community needs in B.C. for more than 150 years. The

toria to carry on this vital aspect of our mission,” says Sister Marie Zarowny, provincial leader of the Sisters of St. Ann. “The university shares our conviction that post-secondary education be available to those most in need as well as to those whose families can support them.”

Lilia Zaharieva, who studies in the School of Child and Youth Care in UVic’s Faculty of Human and Social Development, is among the first students to receive a Youth in Care Award.

“The vision and generosity of the Sisters of St. Ann will help prepare me for a career working with children and youth where I can give back

to the community in a meaningful way,” says Zaharieva.

Youth who have been in government care often have few financial resources. The Sisters of St. Ann gift creates an endowment in perpetuity. It builds upon a $217,000 UVic pilot program established last year, in response to a challenge from BC’s Representative for Child and Youth, to provide tuition waivers for students who have difficulty paying for post-secondary studies. An anonymous donor pledged $100,000 to match funds already set aside by the university. which also continues to raise funds. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Hosted and led by UVic in collaboration with Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia, PICS was created in 2008 through a B.C. government endowment. The institute brings together leading researchers from B.C. and around the world to study climate change impacts and advise on mitigation and adaptation measures.

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Her proven leadership in globally co-ordinated environmental research will be invaluable for advancing PICS’ critical climate solutions agenda for B.C. and beyond, “I’ll continue to says Dr. David Castle, UVic’s vice-president advance the institute’s research and chair of mandate to develop the search committee.

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Seitzinger’s work in Sweden involved facilitating and integrating the work of scientists and researchers across Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe on global environmental change. Her work at Rutgers centred on land-atmosphere-ocean biogeochemistry, with a focus on changes in the global nitrogen cycle and how humans are affecting it. Seitzinger says climate change is already affecting B.C., the nation and the world, with signs of degradation and change visible in B.C. forestry, water resources and rising sea levels.

“As executive director of PICS, I’ll continue to advance the institute’s mandate to develop informed solution options for climate change mitigation and adaptation for B.C.,” she says. “I also look forward to developing more partnerships and linkages between PICS and other world climate change institutes who are tackling similar issues, as we face this critical global challenge together.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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New guide book explores historic local lighthouses Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

After years of a slogging through process, Shirley resident John Walls is ecstatic at the finished product, To the Lighthouse, An Explorer’s Guide to the Island Lighthouses of Southwestern BC. “The idea was to produce a book on lighthouses, which there weren’t any, to raise money for the (Sheringham Point) lighthouse,” said Walls, also an executive on Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society. “I’d always be on the (society meeting) agenda to talk about the book and there were times I’d have to get very creative because I had nothing to say. I just kept on it and it came to fruition.”

The guide features five Greater Victoria lighthouses, including those on Trail Island and Discovery Island off the shores of Oak Bay, as well as Fisgard, Race Rocks and Fiddle Reef.

Featuring only the local lighthouse would limit sales and interest, so he set out to feature 25 sites to cover a decent market area. “The original concept was a coffee table book. I wanted to do a hard cover (as) there are beautiful shots … 60 from all of BC. It was an aggressive project,” he said. “I went through a couple authors who took up the project and couldn’t finish.

Then he came across Peter Johnson, known locally for his award-winning 2013 historical book Quarantined: Life and Death at William Head Station, 1872-1959.

“Once he agreed to do the writing it went into hyper speed,” Walls said. The duo pulled the project together in less than a year.

“It’s got a neat format where each one has a ‘getting there’ and a rating which is dead easy to really hard,” Walls added. “It has namesake, history, weird stuff … some of them more weird.”

They did however, need a photographer in that new short timeline and discovered Richard Paddle.

“He went crazy … he even hired helicopters for aerials,” Walls said. Filled out with images of the more challenging sites, sourced from friends and

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Join neighbours, merchants and the Oak Bay Band for Christmas Carolling in Estevan Village, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Estevan Pharmacy.

Santa will make an appearance and hot apple cider will be available. editor@oakbaynews.com

Did you know? n The Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society John Walls belongs to is on the cusp of owning Sheringham.

“We plan to work on it, restore it. It needs work,” Walls said. “We want to open up a passive park there for people to come for years to come. … The royalties from the book go to the society.”

A Sooke community dance for the lighthouse is in the works – a celebration for achieving ownership with a book launch component at the beginning of the event. “It’s for the community to come out and enjoy that this has happened and what a big deal it is.”

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the pages were complete and are now on shelves.

The guidebook includes tidbits on getting to the lighthouses, the names, the weird, design/construction and keepers’ tales.

“It’s a guide book number one, but there’s history on every lighthouse. You can see why it’s called Trial Island… and Discovery as well, you can see the namesake,” he said. “It’s got those kind of things the lighthouse geeks want to know about.”

The tidbit missing on Trial Island is that it was designated a federal heritage lighthouse this summer.

“That’s great news. Without all of this work by different groups, some of them can just end up like on the East Coast where they’re bulldozed and it’s history… it’s high-demand property,” Walls said.

“We want people to leave their homes and start wherever they want and go see these places.”

To the Lighthouse: An Explorer’s Guide to the Island Lighthouses of Southwestern BC is available online and at Ivy’s Bookshop, Bungalow and Oak Bay Marina gift shop. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Dental team’s donation idea is pure gold Small donations add up to big results for local charities Jennifer Blyth Oak Bay News

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Over the last 10 years, the husbandand-wife team of Dr. Dawn Webster and Dr. Matt Evans, owners of Avenue Family Dental on Oak Bay Avenue, saved bits and pieces of gold dental prostheses donated by patients, and every few years have that gold melted.

Previous community donations have added up to more than $25,000 contributed to Janeece’s Place, Mustard Seed, Victoria Cancer Lodge and the Hopkins Fund at BC Children’s Hospital.

This year, thanks to patients’ generosity and higher gold prices, the gold amounts to close to $20,000, Webster notes.

“Everything stays local and we try to choose something where close to 100 per cent goes to what we’re donating to.”

With each donation, the Avenue Dental team selects local charities with a connection to a family member or friend.

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From left, Michelle Voll, Sidney Pickrell, Dr. Ted Kolsun and Dr. Dawn Webster, some of the crew from Avenue Dental who have been collecting gold donations from patients to support local charities. was just very personal to us,” she says. “This year we had a staff member lose a child to mental disease, who had suffered with schizophrenia all his life and was on and off the streets,” Webster says. “It was and still is a devastating loss, and we had hoped to pick a charity (where our donation) would go to helping someone just like him, to get them off the streets and keep

them safe.”

With that goal in mind, Webster and Evans opted to send this year’s donation to Al Tysick’s Dandelion Society, “a grass roots, ground zero team that is out there every day trying to do just that,” Webster says.

“We’re trying to make it as meaningful as possible for her.”

While the money raised is important, so too is the opportunity

to raise awareness.

“We hope that our choice to donate, along with our patients’, in this unique way will inspire others to do the same, in whatever way they can, as well as bring awareness to how very difficult it is to treat mental disease, and how heart breaking it can be for their families.”

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They’re giving part of themselves, really,” she says, adding, “I’ve had patients from other dental offices come in and give me their gold. “(Patients) will often ask, ‘Where is it going this year and where did it go last year?’ So many people like to donate, it’s nice for them to have a little recognition. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Karoline Ouellet says her boss Alan Pang is generous by nature.

“He has to be one of the nicest people on the planet,” agrees regular customer Rosemary Hahn. “He has a heart of gold, and is very respectful. He just does something for this area.”

It’s a vibe, Hahn says, and the fact Pang – and staffers Ouellet and Thea Analise at Savoury Cafe on Oak Bay Avenue – can make coffee for any regular, and seem to know names, even of those who don’t come back on a daily basis.

So when Pang stumbled across a good cause in his personal life, he found a way to make it his business.

“My niece’s grandpa was at the Hospice and I wanted to help. It started there and I thought, why not do 12?” said Pang, owner of Savoury Cafe.

So for 12 weeks, each Tuesday, coffee and tea sales go to a different local charity. On Oct. 13 they started with $330 toward Victoria Hospice, then $312.25 Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News to the Victoria S.P.C.A. then $450 to the Alan Pang and Karoline Oulette in front of the wall of Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. fame at Savoury Cafe, where 12 Tuesdays dedicated Ouellet even added her tips, and says to raising funds for various area causes. the customers often get involved.

It offers his customers an opportunity to do a “(Some customers) just pitch in an envelope of money. They really want to partici- little bit, Pang says, where the price of a coffee makes a difference and can add up to a lot. pate,” Ouellet said.

Tell us about your unique fundraiser for local Dec. 22 is slated to be the last of the giving Tuesdays, with the charities selected on recommenda- charities or the holiday causes. Email editor@oakbaynews.com. tions from family, customers and friends. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Bloom Health brings TCM to the village Oak Bay residents have a new option for their health and wellness repertoire.

Bloom Health is a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic located in Oak Bay Village, in Athlone Court, in the location formerly occupied by Coast Life & Style.

Providing “a modern approach to an ancient medicine,” Dr. Jen McCallum says, Bloom Health hosted its official grand opening during the Oak Bay Light Up Nov. 29.

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Blind Boys of Alabama share holiday show Performance also features local favourite Maureen Washington Tickets are on sale for what promises to be one of the hottest events of the holiday season, the Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show with opening act Maureen Washington.

Hosted by the Victoria Jazz Society, the performance is sure to rock the house at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium Tuesday, Dec. 15.

It’s been eight years since the five-time Grammy Award winners have been in town, and they bring with them a spectacular holiday show, performing songs from 2014’s Talkin’ Christmas! album as well as the band’s previous Grammy-winning Christmas recording Go Tell it on the Mountain, along with a variety of Gospel classics.

Over the past 76 years, the Blind Boys of Alabama have established themselves as an American institution and living legends of

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Known for crossing musical boundaries, the Blind Boys create remarkable interpretations of traditional gospel favourites while collaborating with diverse contemporary artists such as Justin Vernon, Ben Harper, Peter Gabriel and Prince.

The current band includes founding member Jimmy Carter, Eric McKinnie, Joey William, Ben Moore and Paul Beasley.

Washington is a powerhouse vocalist who consistently charms audiences at the TD Victoria International JazzFest.

Last year, she won Best Jazz and Soul Artist at the Black Canadian Awards, and she was named Jazz and Blues Artist of the Year

by Monday Magazine in 2013 and 2014.

Tickets for the Dec. 15 concert are $36 to $52, available from the University of Victoria box office at 250-7218480 or tickets.uvic.ca.

Capital Regional District Arts Advisory Council Appointments

The Capital Regional District is seeking individuals to serve on the Arts Advisory Council. The AAC adjudicates funding programs and provides advice to the CRD Arts Committee on issues relating to the arts in the capital region.

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Victoria songstress Maureen Washington joins the Blind Boys of Alabama in a holiday performance Tuesday, Dec. 15 at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium.

Under the Community Charter, public notice is to be provided for any proposed amendment to a bylaw regulating business and provide an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council.

Notice is hereby provided that at the Special Council meeting scheduled for December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., Oak Bay Council will consider the adoption of an amendment to its Business Licence Bylaw to, in general: • Add new definitions • Update language and requirements to reflect current legislation • Delete out dated sections regarding amusement machines • Amend the offence section raising the potential fine to $10,000.00 in keeping with other bylaws • Replace Schedule ‘A’, reducing the number of classes of business • Replace Schedule ‘B’, reducing the various fee tables These amendments would be made by Bylaw No. 4658, Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2015, which is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC. Persons wishing to comment on the Bylaw may make their views known in a letter addressed to the undersigned. Any letter received prior to the meeting on December 14, 2015 will be placed on the Special Council Meeting agenda for consideration before a vote is taken. The meeting is open to the public, and verbal representations on the Bylaw may be made at that time as well.

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History’s headlines: Christmas and a look ahead Looking back to 1987, the Oak Bay ria City Police Association’s high school News’ precursor, the Oak Bay Star, fea- boys basketball tournament.

Upsetting the Abbotsford Panthers tured the municipality’s new mayor, Susan Brice and her views of what the 65-50 at Belmont High, Tristan Tonndorf, Peter Walton, Jamie Ball, Bill Jones and year ahead would bring.

Welcoming long-time alderman Peter Christ Whittaker were cited as standouts Bunn, with then newcomers Christopher for Oak Bay in the final game.

In the community, members of the Bays Causton and David Nicholson, along with sitting aldermen Diana Butler, Ed Flana- United Division 6A Rangers were shopping holiday holly door-togan and Gordon Holms, Brice door to help boost team looked forward to Oak Bay’s travel funds. co-hosting of the B.C. Summer Games in 1988. *** Not only would the regional Games be an opportunity Fast forward to the for the local volunteer comDec. 10, 1997 issue of the munity, but “they will proOak Bay News, and Christvide invaluable experience mas captured the front for Greater Victoria in prepapage as the district preration for the hosting of the pared to light up munici1994 Commonwealth Games.”

Jennifer Blyth pal hall for the holiday Pages from the Past Brice also looked forward season. to the 50th anniversary of “Thanks to your generthe Oak Bay Fire Department ous donations of outdoor coming up in 1988 and credited the hard Christmas light bulbs, the Oak Bay News work of the Oak Bay Police in the munici- is able to light up the large maple tree in pality’s citation as having the lowest front of municipal hall Friday night,” the crime rate among 55 B.C. centres.

News reported. With promises of photos On the police blotter this week in 1987, with Santa at Ivy’s Bookshop and coma would-be thief chose the wrong car to plimentary candy canes and Mandarin try to steal. When a Victoria police offi- oranges, “It’s an evening for the whole cer caught the apparently drunk would- family. Please come down and join us as be thief trying to hotwire his car near we officially kick off Christmas 1997.”

Oak Bay High, the 19-year-old was soon In local schools, the battle for music arrested. education was heating up, with Maureen In Oak Bay sports action, Oak Bay High Luney, chair of Advocates for Music in took home the gold from the 1987 Victo- Our Schools, arguing that while music

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The provincial government’s Municipal Wastewater Regulation requires all BC municipalities to have separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems.

Compliance with the provincial regulation is mandatory for the District of Oak Bay as it is for other jurisdictions in the province such as Burnaby, New Westminster and the City of Vancouver where single pipe infrastructure currently exists. The Uplands area is the last remaining neighbourhood to have a single pipe system to accommodate both sanitary sewer and stormwater flows.

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Hard copies must be returned to municipal hall by December 11.

might be an easy target for budget cuts, fine arts should in fact be a part of the basic education program.

“Music doesn’t make you the bright shining star,” Luney said, “but it helps.” ***

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These include, but are not limited to, arts and culture, sports and recreation, multiculturalism, environment, healthcare, education, civic duty, business, community volunteerism, philanthropy, and youth or seniors’ leadership.

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OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Community Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 9 Volkssport walks – Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Register at 8:45 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. Call Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.

Victoria Women’s Newcomers Club – December luncheon,11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Dr. Cost: $32. Info: vicdaynewcomers.ca.

St. Mary’s Advent Concert – Enjoy music by violinist Raina Saunders and pianist Laura Altenmueller, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. Admission is by donation ($8 suggested) with proceeds to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.

Bring your lunch, tea/ coffee provided. Info: 250-598-2212.

Benefit auction for Syrian refugees – UVic History Refugee Committee benefit auction, appetizers and cash bar, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Michele Pujol Room, Student Union Building, Tickets: $10 adults/ $5 students; children under 15 free.

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Sweet Lowdown – Award-winning trio blending original songwriting and threepart harmonies with an old-time instrumental groove, in the Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Rec Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $12 ($15 at the door), from Oak Bay Rec reception or beaconridgeproductions.com.

Dinner Theatre at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel – A Crooner’s Christmas, with rising star Kristina Helene and surprise guests as they recreate the sounds of Christmas past with the holiday hits from Frank Sinatra, Brenda Lee, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and other stars.

Tickets $89, incl. a three-course meal in the David Foster Foundation Theatre.

Continues weekends to Dec. 24. For information or to book your tickets visit the front desk or call 250598-4556.

Saturday, Dec. 12 Christmas Carolling in Estevan Village –

Sing carols with your neighbours and the Oak Bay Band and enjoy a hot apple cider, 4:30 p.m. in front of the Estevan Pharmacy.

Santa will also make an appearance.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre’s Holiday Circus – The former Moscow Circus star entertains at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium with juggling, pet tricks and clown act.

Tickets: $38 adults; $28 students; $18 children.

Tickets: 250-721-8480, tickets.uvic.ca or from University Centre.

The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition Christmas Lights Ride – Join this perennial family favourite, a night route viewing colourful awardwinning Christmas lights displays along the Gorge. The ride begins and ends at the Burnside Gorge Community Center, 471 Cecelia Rd. with refreshments and door prizes following the ride. Registration begins at 6 p.m.

Decorating your bike is encouraged; front and

back lights required.

Frank Sinatra 100th Birthday Celebration concert – Benefit for the Rotary Club of Oak Bay Foundation’s Sno’uyutth Legacy Fund, at Oak Bay High.

Tickets are $45 and available in advance at the Oak Bay Rec Centre, 1975 Bee St. and both Scotia Banks, 2212 and 2290 Oak Bay Ave. Victoria Soul Gospel Choir Christmas Concert – Learning Through Loss hosts this wonderful and uplifting night of Motown and soulinspired holiday tunes, while also supporting our programs to bring hope and healing to more youth who are struggling through loss. 7:30 p.m., First Metropolitan Church 932 Balmoral Rd. Seating 7 p.m. Tickets $20 (children under 10 free), available online at victoriasoulgospel. tickit.ca and Ivy’s Bookshop.

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Christmas Sing-Along at The Oaks – Sing along to your favourite Christmas songs led

by Newfoundland band, Old Black Rum, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Oaks Restaurant, 2062250 Oak Bay Ave. Songbooks provided.

All ages. Reservations: 250-590-3155.

Monday, Dec. 14 Volkssport walks – Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Register at 8:45 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. Call Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.

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Candle Lighting Memorial – The Compassionate Friends’ annual Candle Lighting Memorial to remember children, grandchildren and siblings no longer with us, 7 p.m. at Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Ave.

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Victoria Jewish Community Choir and The Klez – The choir and six-piece Klezmer band present a concert of Chanukah music at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1451 Blanshard St. at 7 p.m., with candle lighting and light refreshments.

Admission by donation. Info: Carol, casjazz@islandnet.com or 250-385-3378.

Labyrinth by Candlelight – Take a break from the holiday season and experience the labyrinth by candlelight, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. UVic Parking Lot #6, Finnerty Gardens, Interfaith Chapel. Info: 250-472-4159 or hlock@ uvic.ca.

along – Join leader Daniel Fournier, accompanied by organist David Berry on the two-manual Casavant, for the singalong at Pemberton Memorial Chapel, Royal Jubilee Hospital, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Admission free/ donation to food bank.

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Vikes defeat Castaways to raise Barnard Cup Everyone wants to be home for Christmas, but…

The University of Victoria Vikes men’s rugby team captured their second-straight Barnard Cup championship on the back of blistery conditions, strong offence and resilient defence on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Wallace Field, winning 24-5 over the Castaway Wanderers.

The victory caps off an undefeated Barnard Cup campaign for the Vikes, who finished 10-0 in Island competition.

Third-year Vikes fullback Fergus Hall notched three penalty kicks in the first half while third-year wing Crosby Stewart did the work on the ground, running in a trio of tries to help lift the Vikes to back-to-back championships. The Vikes defence was stellar all afternoon, allowing only one try late in the game after holding the Wanderers to 75 minutes of scoreless rugby.

“We really dug deep defensively today and it was our best defensive performance of the year,” said Vikes head coach Doug Tate of his championship-winning team. “(Castaways) had a lot of the

possession and they kept coming at us all game.

They played smart, but I think we overturned enough balls to win us that game.”

The weather acted as a third party for both teams, giving each an advantage for a half with the winds at their back. Balls constantly changed direction in the air and allowed for the kicking game to play as an important factor.

As the Castaways pressed in the second half with the wind in their favour, the Vikes escaped down the sidelines with a nice run from third-year flanker Isaac Kaay. The Castaways added a try as time winded down through winger Anton Ngogo, but time would expire to give earn the Vikes backto-back Barnard Cup championships.

The victory for the Vikes over the Castaways in the final is their second in consecutive years after winning 25-17 over the Castaways in 2014. Before that, the Vikes had lost five-straight finals to the James Bay Athletic Association. editor@oakbaynews.com

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The Oak Bay Barbers are the AAA senior boys volleyball provincial champions.

Coach Al Carmichael smiled only briefly Saturday night when mention was made of his fifth provincial title as a coach.

“That’s not important,” he said after the Barbers beat Mount Boucherie in five sets for the AAA championship. “It’s four for Oak Bay, that is more important.”

Carmichael’s fifth (he got his first with Mount Douglas) moved him past Rod Belinski (KLO) and into second place among AAA coaches, behind Revelstoke’s John Campbell.

Oak Bay got a huge boost from outside hitter Cole Beaver-Potts, whose two straight blocks gave the Barbers control in the fifth set, 7-4. Middle Matt Griffin followed with another, and two points later Oak Bay was up six on its way to a 15-9 clincher.

“Cole played awesome,” Carmichael said.

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dle the last two years. “Both learned how to block there.”

Boucherie stayed alive in a close fourth set as Brodie Kern and Jeremy Bednar provided strong front-row play. Kern’s left-side kill pushed the Bears up 23-21 and two Oak Bay errors gave Boucherie the set.

In the end, the Barbers’ blocks proved decisive, and the Island school had yet another title.

Carmichael said the school’s philosophy of athletes playing several sports contributes to a school-wide sport success.

“The school has a commitment to multi-sport athletes,” he said, “that they should – not can but should – play multiple sports.”

On Day 1 of pool play (Dec. 2), Oak Bay defeated Maple Grove 25-19, 19-25, 15-10, Van Tech 25-19, 25-14 and Fraser Heights 25-20, 25-21.

Thursday, Oak Bay defeated Surrey Christian 25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 28-26 to advance to the quarterfinals Friday morning. They defeated Kelowna 25-21, 25-20, 25-27, 25-15, then defeated their nemesis, Dover Bay, 19-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-18 in the semi-finals on their way to gold.

Dover Bay finished with the bronze medal. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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Runners and walkers make merry Stormy skies cleared just in time for the 36th annual Oak Bay Merrython Sunday morning. Mayor Nils Jensen donned his Santa hat to welcome the walkers and runners for the 4K/8K event that started at Henderson Rec Centre and wound down into the Uplands and back. A 1K kids’ fun run followed. The event is hosted by Recreation Oak Bay and the Oak Bay Rotary Club and supports Rotary projects here and abroad.

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ATTENTION OSTER Blender can be yours for $25.

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

The Oak Bay News and the Victoria News are looking to hire Zone Checkers to service our growing distribution needs in Victoria (North Park/Oaklands) and Oak Bay. The right candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express is recommended. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision sets you apart from other applicants.

Duties include supervision of newspaper carriers, recruitment and hiring of new carriers, canvassing new areas of delivery, monitoring carrier performance and follow-up on reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is also mandatory. These part-time positions are ideal for applicants available for afternoon and weekend shifts. Please email your resume to Cindy Brown, Victoria and Oak Bay News Circulation Coordinator: circulation@vicnews.com No phone calls please.

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PENTEX SPOTMATIC film camera w/ 50mm lens, works fine, $85. (250)370-2905.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO PARKSVILLE’S EMERALD Estates offers a unique style of Supportive Living for 50+ age.

1-bdrm patio suite. Available Dec 1st. $1,200/month. Call Lynn (250)303-0098.

TRACK LIGHTING, 5 lights, $45 and 3 lights, $35. Call (250)385-9995.

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TRICYCLE, CHILD’S, new, $38. New 23� Bolvia wall clock, $38. (250)388-6725.

COLWOOD- 2 bdrm duplex, $900. F/S. Call 250-478-2450, 250-888-5374.

WOMEN’S BLACK Leather coat, size medium, zippered front, $60. (250)385-3400.

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KINDLING $6/ Bundle, approx. 1 cu.ft. Free Delivery, Min 10 Bundles 250-642-4790

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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.

HOMES FOR RENT SAANICHTON: 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, NP/NS. Retirement Village, 45+. $1600/mo. Jan. 1st. Call (250)652-2042.

ROOMS FOR RENT FAIRFIELD ROOM- Available now or Dec 1. Walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. 250-382-6681.

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

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

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

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

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

Kitchen, bath, suites. 250-217-8131

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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

EXPERIENCED CLEANER20 years in business. Very thorough, efficient. Reliable.

Call Ann (250)516-8043.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

BIG BEAR Handyman.

Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

FALL CLEANUP Specials!

Full yard maintenance. Home construction/reno’s. Call Chad 250-507-9933 for more info.

RENO SPECIALIST- Carpentry, drywall, plumbing, tiling electric. Kitchen & bath. 20yrs exp. Fully insured. Alain 250744-8453. www.justrenoz.com

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607.

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.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. Call (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 250.388.3535

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

(250)889-5794.

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

ABBA Exteriors Inc. ‘Winter 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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

HAUL A WAY Clean & green.

Junk & garbage removal. Free est. Fall disc. 778-350-5050.

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

Refuse Sam

✓Garbage Removal ✓O.A.P Rates Attics, Basements, Compost, Construction Clean up, Demolition

Fast & Friendly Service .

Call Craig or Mike 250-216-5865 .

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

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

MOVING & STORAGE

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving & Hauling. Free Est $75=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc. ✱✱Happy Holidays✱✱ Done Right Moving $85/hr.

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

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

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.

PRESSURE WASHING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 250.388.3535

Sudoku

29. Small amount eaten 30. Boredom 31. Military assistant 32. Hawaiian feast 34. Taenias 38. Porzana carolina 42. Political action committee 45. Breakfast meat 47. Slaps 48. Atomic #35 50. BLT condiment 51. Fald____: gimcrackery 52. Geek 53. Acorn tree 55. Beside one another in a line 56. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 59. Informal debt instrument 60. Proteus anguinus 61. Short sleep 63. Actress Ryan

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Today’s Solution

39. Unhappy 40. Connective word 41. Greek fable author 43. One and only 44. Z___: Greek god 45. Package, abbr.

46. Tears down 48. Youngest family member 49. Asbestos containing material 50. No. Balearic island 54. Swiss river 57. A particular region 58. Allium vegetable 62. Fill too tightly 64. Fergie’s Duchy 65. City in N. Zambia 66. LA Laker Bryant 67. Not new 68. Cesspit DOWN 69. Quick draught 1. Point midway between S and SW 2. “Mama Mia” group 3. Cylindrical storage tower 4. Head skin coverings Answers 5. ___tetrics: midwifery 6. Decay 7. Stray 8. Often served with spaghetti 9. Largest West Indies island 10. From a distance 11. Coin manufacturer 14. Ridiculed student 15. Time unit 21. In the year of Our Lord 23. Diego or Francisco 24. Egyptian goddess 25. With quicknesss and ease 26. Legal term for middle 27. Mild exclamation

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

Crossword

ACROSS 1. Back talk 5. WordPerfect’s home 9. Cambridge river 12. Invests in little enterprises 13. Dull and weary 15. Muslim mystic 16. 1440 AM Elizabethtown, NC 17. Dried stalks of grain 18. Abba ____, Israeli politician 19. 1st big internet server 20. Small handcart for food service 22. 23rd Greek letter 25. In bed 26. Plateaus 28. Talk 29. Don’t know when yet 32. Lower limb 33. Nothing (Latin) 35. 4th Caliph of Islam 36. 50 state republic 37. Exchanges for money

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

WINDOW CLEANING

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