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Oak Bay plans to meet with the Minister of Environment as it inches toward sewer separation in Uplands. Provincial regulation requires the district to separate the existing combined stormwater and sanitary sewer system where heavy rainfall causes overflows into the ocean. Mayor Nils Jensen, municipal staff and Uplands residents met with MLA Andrew Weaver Tuesday for a “very positive meeting,” Jensen said. “We spent about 45 minutes briefing our MLA and looking at alternatives. Really the focus was on how can we best protect our aquatic environment most effectively and most cost efficiently,” he said. “Staff will prepare a report as to what a staged project would look like and then the MLA, myself an others will meet with the Minister of Environment.” Jensen expects a report within the week and to meet with BC Minister of Environment Mary Polack at her soonest availability. The staged approach followed discussion Monday of endorsing “partial separation” to remedy the environmental issues. “What we’ll look at is a first stage at which point we hope to reduce the environmental impact as quickly as possible. That certainly seems to be the thrust now. If we can do that in stages over the next number of years and fix the environmental problem that’s something council will consider,” Jensen said. Read an extended version of this story online at oakbaynews.com.

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Kiara Jankowski isn’t overly concerned about the inconsistency of her triple salchow. Determined and confident, the 14-year-old plans to land it at this week’s BC Winter Games. “You have to just go out there and do it and have confidence in yourself … lots of positive energy and determination,” says the Oak Bay High student. Mom Linda Jankowski sees that as Kiara’s biggest strength: “She’s fearless, she goes for those jumps.” Skating since age five, the teen continues her commitment to the sport because of the inherent challenges, athleticism and the empowering nature of landing a beautiful jump, like her triple salchow. “I love to dance and I love being active and physical,” she says. “It’s amazing there’s a sport that combines them.” Now in Grade 9, Kiara heads for her second bout at provincial competition; in 2012 she competed in the juvenile division. “It was cool to be on my own and independent for a competition,” she says. This year she faces competitors in the pre-novice division where skaters perform

a short and a long program. Kiara’s long program music is Cinderella, composed by Sergei Prokofiev, and her short a Gershwin broadway tune. “It’s a flashier number where the long program is more graceful,” Linda says. “She’s getting more and more artistic as she gets older, bringing more beauty and, grace to the music.” She recently finished first in regionals and continues to train six days a week and doing dance at Oak Bay High. “Kiara has been working hard to prepare for this competition,” says coach Adrian Matei. “It is an accomplishment in itself to be invited to skate at the BC Games. She will be debuting her new long program. I just want her to enjoy the experience and skate well.” BC Winter Games competition runs through Saturday in Penticton. “If Kiara skates to the best of her ability she has a chance of placing in the top four at BC Games,” Matei says. “My goal for her at this competition is to skate a clean program.” “To me the main focus is to go and be with other kids and have fun,” Linda says. “We want her to do well but … we just want her to have fun.” cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

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A team of teens who don’t regularly play as a rink will “take a run” at provincial competition. The foursome of skip Evan ScottMoncrief, third Ben Krystalowich, second Reed Oulton and lead Dennis Williams came together to curl a winning competition and earn a berth at the BC Winter Games. “We didn’t have a regular season. This team was formed by four guys in the Victoria Curling Academy that were all singles that decided they wanted to take a run at the BC Games,” said coach Ken MacDonald. “They are all strong players for their age group, they played incredibly well in Nanaimo in our qualifier.” Oak Bay’s Williams, a Grade 10 student at St. Andrews, brings “a freshness that’s unbelievable,” the coach says. Unafraid to be quirky, “Dennis makes sure we keep it real,” says MacDonald. “He helps the rest of the group to understand what’s important. He’s way more than ready to go to this event, all four of them are.” Williams started curling, follow-

ing in his brother’s slider, around age five. “It’s a fun sport. There are lots of great people in it,” he says. Williams is conscious of his positive and focused attitude, and strives to always share that aspect with the team. That enthusiasm spills over to his first experience at a provincial competition. “I get to represent the Island for a very Canadian sport,” Williams said. “There are a bunch of other people in my (curling) academy who have been to the BC Games and they say it’s really cool. I’m excited to be one of the club.” The team hits the ice three or four times a week, often apart, each playing with his regular team at the Victoria Curling Club, in preparation for the Games. “It’s likely to be a very strong experience for them, they’re pretty excited about going. It’s just a matter if they can maintain their focus,” MacDonald said. “They’ve worked together really hard.” Island athletes, including the curling foursome hit the ferries Wednesday to arrive in Princeton late that night in anticipation of the opening ceremonies yesterday (Feb. 25).

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An ice-time dominated by blue jackets indicates a high level of skaters who attended nationals. The jackets feature the BC/YT logo showing they represented our territory. Among those wearing the jackets with the BC/YT logo on the left chest, are a pair of Oak Bay twins, John and Christopher Horwood. They represented the province in different disciplines, John in pairs and Christopher in ice dance. This week, the 12-yearChristine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News olds tackle the juvenile boys U14 competition of John, left, and Christopher Horwood prepare to skate with the the BC Winter Games in seniors of the Racquet Club of Victoria Figure Skating Club at UVic’s Penticton, which features Ian Stewart Complex prior to heading for the BC Winter Games. singles competition. Skating is a family affair. With scoring factors in both those areas, they The duo followed the footsteps of their older sisters (who have since often balance each other out in competition. John is known for his double axel, mastered last dropped it in favour of other athletics), donning year. skates just as they could barely walk. Their dad “He learned that a long time before I did,” says skated as a youngster and attributes many skills to Christopher. “We’re good at different jumps.” the sport, including his agility as a trick Christopher is often compared to water skier. Canadian skater, and 1976 Olympic The brothers, who skate with Racbronze medalist, Toller Cranston. quet Club of Victoria Figure Skating Even at this young stage, as they Club based at UVic’s Ian Stewart enter a competitive stream and are Complex, have understated Games involved in many sports, they often goals. face difficult choices. “A clean skate,” says John. Their basketball team usually “A pb (or personal best),” says ranks low in Victoria and District Christopher. That’s the attitude coach Matt Willis is happy to Amateur Basketball Association’s Night League, says John. “We’re in the A this year and we have a hear. “You can’t think about what other skaters are good shot at winning. Our game is the same time as going to do. You have to skate your best and let the departure,” he says. To allow them to play in the basketball game, chips fall where they will,” Willis says. The twins have the background, athleticism and the Horwoods hoped to get the required permission for athletes to travel to the event individually, focus to achieve those goals. “They’re very naturally athletic,” Willis says. not on Games Society transportation. Still, John’s “They’re not the same … but they’re raised the slightly disappointed at missing the “team travel same. They are disciplined and they are polite and and bonding.” “You get to know your teammates,” he says. respectful of coaches.” The Games close Feb. 28 in Penticton. Where they are different is that John is a focused Follow the action online at bcgames.org where technical skater while Christopher oozes charm. “John focuses on the technical jumps and spins. statistics, photos and results are posted as the Chris has more charisma. He’s Mr. Personality on Games progress. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com the ice,” says Willis.

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Prudence guides tough turf choices Despite the adage that “you can’t fight city hall,” sometimes stepping up and challenging the status quo pays off. While a definite decision has yet to be announced, we reported earlier this week that the Greater Victoria School District was close to approving an alternative to the usual turf when it replaces Oak Bay High field this spring. District secretary-treasurer Mark Walsh described re-evaluating the issue as “more of a prudent decision than anything else. “There were some community concerns raised with respect to the crumb rubber infill so the board asked the superintendent to look at some alternatives.” The Oak Bay News reported back in December about concerns among some parents that the use of crumb rubber pellets commonly used as underlay for artificial turf could cause health concerns. At the time, SD61 superintendent Piet Langstraat didn’t anticipate changing the field plans, based on available information. The district would rely on its “partners in health. ... Any time a parent or group of parents express a concern, I take it seriously ... I do look for the information that does come from the people I consider the experts, in this case it would be Island Health.” Fast forward 2 1/2 months and the district is giving the issue another look. While available information still points to the safety of the crumb rubber, questions arising in the U.S. and the public prompted the district to look at potential alternatives. The new recommendation answers both fiscal and health-related what-ifs: “If the science changes in five years there’s virtually no way a school could replace every field,” Walsh said. The compromise recommended is not the organic coconut-based material parents had suggested – staff had concerns about its longevity and maintenance costs – but as an alternative staff recommends Thermoplastic Elastomers, described as virgin rubber in the form of bead-like hard pellets. The product would have the same useful life and maintenance cost as crumb rubber but would come at a higher initial cost. While the option still must be OK’d by the board, if approved the district would explore funding options to help cover costs. The parents did the right thing by presenting decision-makers with both the issue and a potential alternative. The school district listened and took another look. At the end of the day, prudence may spell a win for all. 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.

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Oak Bay should re-examine water policy Re: Sewer charges unfair to gardeners, Oak Bay News Feb. 17 I agree with the writer. Would council please look into charging for water as other municipalities do, based on the household’s lowest quarterly use of water? The present method used does seem to discriminate against people who are trying to grow food and maintain their property. The letter writer makes a good point. Also my opinion, while on the subject of water, is that it should be sold at cost to the municipal consumer and not be used to generate municipal revenue. I once had a ruptured water main. I was told that, for what appeared to be

the spillage, I would only be charged for that water “at cost.” Does the municipality have some sort of markup on water delivery or is it revenue neutral? John Phillips Oak Bay

Cyclists should also be licensed On the road, I am wondering if it is legal for a cyclist, where there is no bike lane, to pass a car on the right side? In case of a collision, who is the culprit? I am a car driver and

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Camosun opens new trades centre With soaring cedar beams carved from locally sourced timber and a gleaming steel and glass shell encasing an open-concept 4,400-square-foot atrium, Camosun’s new $30-million Centre for Trades Education and Innovation is not the kind of building that people usually associate with heavy duty trades training. “It’s a beautiful new facility,” says Capt. Ivan Oxford, program leader for Camosun’s popular Nautical Training Program. “I think it sends a really strong message to industry that we are going to move forward to meet the demands of the future.” The new centre at Camosun’s Interurban campus in Saanich was opened yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by BC’s Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson and Camosun College president Sherri Bell. Good news for grads eyeing a career in the trades, with 80,000 square feet of learning space, the facility aims to build upon Camosun’s position as the largest provider of trades training on Vancouver Island. Built to LEED gold standards, the building includes a new Marine and Metal Trades Centre to house welding, sheet metal, metal fabrication, nautical training, ship building and repair programs and a new Mechanical Trades Centre to house heavy duty and commercial truck transport mechanics and automotive service technician programs. The college currently trains more than 2,700 students each year in 20 different trades foundation and apprenticeship programs. The new building provides space for hundreds of additional students, significantly ramping up capacity on the South Island at a time when the demand for skilled tradespeople is growing. For nautical training students in particular, the building is able to combine a purpose-built simulation lab and classroom space for the first time,

helping to meet the anticipated future needs of industry. “It’s increased the number of students we can have in this space twofold,” Oxford said. “We have two new modules that extends our capacity beyond current capabilities. One is for modelling oil spill response and how we would contain or clean it up. The other is an ice module that allows us to anticipate the needs of the arctic regions, we can we build ice flows, icebergs, full concentration or pancake ice and do specialized polar navigation training. “We are currently the only school in Western Canada with that upgraded capacity and that kind of training is an internationally mandated requirement starting in 2017.” “I think that new top-of-the-line technologies is what will really set it apart,” said Sara Wilson, a recent sheet metal graduate. “Students with hands-on experience will have a leg-up when they get into the real world.” Oxford hopes that more local students like Wilson realize the advantages of practical trades training provided right here on the Island. “I have so many students that come from around the Victoria region and say: we didn’t even know that Camosun provided things like nautical training or the other trades we offer. We’ve been over in Vancouver taking training, and we didn’t know that we could take it here in our own backyard.” The provincial government provided $30 million to construct the building while the Camosun College Foundation is embarking on a $5 million TRADEmark fundraising campaign to outfit it with the latest classroom materials and teaching technology. For more information about Camosun’s suite of trades and apprenticeship offerings, visit: Camosun.ca/trades. editor@oakbaynews.com

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Oak Bay News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call editor Jennifer Blyth at 250-480-3239 or email editor@ oakbaynews.com to share your ideas.

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Design inspiration helps when buying or selling Designer can offer a fresh perspective before listing a house or while shopping for your new dream home Jennifer Blyth Oak Bay News

Janice Long, owner and principal designer of Calla Design in the Estevan Village, wanted to bring Oak Bay a new concept in interior design – good news for those looking to get their home ready to sell or move into a new space. Long brings 35 years as a designer to the inviting shop, which she founded with three ideas in mind: to provide full interior design services, a retail store filled with timeless, beautiful furniture and accessories, and services for homeowners and homebuyers. In store, Calla offers a variety of inspiring ideas – the purple-painted room in the rear of the store captures much attention – plus Whittington and Co. Canadian-made furniture and a large collection of Martha Sturdy accessories. Local artists displayed include Ron Wilson, Brian Simons, Sandra Froher and Erin Vanessa, plus jewellery by Sue Pipes, while exclusive lines include Antica Farmacista diffusers and Lafco soaps. Design services allow residents to pick and choose what they want to do, based on factors such as budget, their schedule, and how much they want to be involved. For those in the market to sell their home, for example, Long can offer concrete ideas about which projects will generate the most return. “I can go through a house in about 1 1/2 hours and give them ideas that will add value to the house for the purchaser...anything to make it look more current without spending a lot of money,” Long says.

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Other times, a fresh set of eyes Long says. can pick up issues a homeowner, or Other design services that can even a realtor, may not see, “I see make a big difference, especially houses in a different way probably for those moving from out of town than a realtor does,” Long says. or with little time, include furniture In the same vein, with floorplans to help detera purchase as potenwhat will work “Sometimes mine tially overwhelming as a where, and liaising with new home, “I can help they’re standing movers, or contractors in buyers see the possibilithe case of a renovation. ties in a house. It gives in the perfect When a renovation is the homeowner some- house, but they in the plans, Long likes one to rely on. Someto begin with a walkcan’t see it.” times they’re standing through and wishlist, – Janice Long in the perfect house, but from which designer and they can’t see it.” homeowner can settle While homebuyers on a budget and timemay be looking for a house that suits line; sometimes that means tackling their immediate needs, it also helps projects in stages, which is perfectly to consider how the house will serve fine, too. Designers also have access them in the future, whether that to savings from retailers and supplimeans growing children or downsiz- ers that an individual homeowner ing. “I like houses with rooms that won’t receive. can be used for multiple purposes,” While some think working with a

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Carpentry, drywall, plumbing, tiling, electric. Kitchen & bath. 20 yrs exp. Fully insured. Alain 250-744-8453. www.justrenoz.com

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

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mowing, aerate, pruning, hedge/shrub trim, yard cleanup. (250)479-6495. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141.

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

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

Refuse Sam

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

Fast & Friendly Service .

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

Call Craig or Mike 250-216-5865 .

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates! Done Right Moving $85/hr. A+ BBB. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. Penny 250-418-1747

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 250.388.3535

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS

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.

HANDYPERSONS

Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing, package discounts. â€œLocally owned Family businessâ€?. WCB, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MasterCard. (778)433-9275.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

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

HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607.

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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.

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

DAVEâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

WINDOWS ENERHEAT WINDOW replacement specialist. Member BBB. Free Estimates. 250-382-1224

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Friday, February 26, 2016 - OAK

BAY NEWS

Garlicky Roast Chicken Legs on Red Bean Pepper Stew

BC Fresh Chicken Legs

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Backs Attached Product of Surrey, BC

On Sale

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Island Gold

Free Run Eggs Large, Brown Dozen

On Sale

9Each9

T-Bone Steaks or Porterhouse Steaks Family Pack Savings Size

$19.82/kg

On Sale

899 Per lb

Bergen Farms

Berries Assorted, Frozen 1.8kg

On Sale

1299 Each

Specials in Effect until Tuesday, March 1st, 2016

Tulips

On Sale

Assorted Colours

9Per9Bunch

5 Stem Bunch

Saturday, February 27th ONLY

E N O Y A D E

Island's Finest

Organic Compost Mix 10kg Pack

SAL

On Sale

9Each9