oct. 26, 2011 oakbaynews
DESCRIPTION
A University of Victoria professor has examined the possibility of creating an Iron Man-like suit. Community, Page A3 Watch for breaking news at www.oakbaynews.com Local Market Expert PLEASE SEE: Deer management, Page A5 Wednesday, October 26, 2011 106-2187 Oak Bay Ave. 250-592-1100 Sam Van Schie Not one penny. That’s how much financial sup- port the Capital Regional District can expect from the provincial government to help tackle prob- Kyle Slavin News staff News staffTRANSCRIPT
OAK BAYNEWS
Watch for breaking news at www.oakbaynews.com
The author as a superheroA University of Victoria professor has examined the possibility of creating an Iron Man-like suit. Community, Page A3
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Rewarded for his effortsA break out season leads to NCAA scholarship for a skilled Victoria Grizzlies forward.
Sports, Page A17
Stay-at-home Oak Bay moms Meghan Bowes, left, and Shannon Phillips hold some of the donations they’ve collected for the Mustard Seed food bank at the charity’s warehouse on Queens Avenue. The duo, who started Seedladies.com, hold fundraisers year-round to gather toys, food and gently used items for regular delivery to the Mustard Seed.Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Oak Bay women rally behind charity by launching online donation serviceSam Van SchieNews staff
Dropping off a box of toys at the Mustard Seed food bank last winter, Shannon Phillips realized that her small gesture could go a long way to brighten the day for members of strug-gling families.
“The first time I went there it was raining and I saw a woman, preg-nant and pushing a stroller, trying to balance the food she’d picked up,” recalled Phillips, an Oak Bay mother of two. “I just felt like I could do more for people like her.”
Phillips went through her home looking for more items to donate and asked some of her friends to do the same. She also contacted doctors’ offices, asking them to donate formula samples nearing expiry.
These days, she drives around picking up donations once a month to deliver to the Mustard Seed.
“I always have a full trunk and the seats folded down to fit everything,” said Phillips, who has taken a shine to being called the “seed lady.”
She’s set up fundraisers benefiting the food bank, including a recent pub night at the Penny Farthing where she
collected donations of school sup-plies.
Now she’s looking for women to join her efforts. She’s in the process of developing a website with friend Meghan Bowes to reach potential orga-nizers and donors for future events.
The seed ladies, as they call them-selves, aren’t limiting themselves to supporting the Mustard Seed. They’re also collecting donations for Christ-mas hampers, and plan to hold a soup night at London Chef, both to raise funds for the Victoria Women’s Transi-tion House.
“We’re very grassroots and just will-ing to try whatever ideas come to us,” Phillips said. “We want to make giving to charity easy and fun and social.”
To get involved, email [email protected].
Planting a seed for a cash-strapped charity
Did you know?While the Mustard Seed primarily distributes food, it also accepts:■ Clothing for all ages■ Toys, car seats and learning supplies■ Household goods■ Cash, including automatic monthly donations charged to credit cards■ Volunteers to help with daily operations
Province says no to request for financial help on deer issue Kyle SlavinNews staff
Not one penny.That’s how much financial sup-
port the Capital Regional District can expect from the provincial government to help tackle prob-
lems with the region’s burgeoning deer population.
A report to be presented to the CRD’s planning, transportation and protective services commit-tee tomorrow (Oct. 27) states that “no financial resources would be available” from the Ministry of
Environment to support a deer management plan.
“I believe it has to be a multi-pronged approach. I see the prov-ince, ICBC and ourselves – as the Capital Region – implementing probably a three-stage solution,” Oak Bay Mayor and regional parks
chair Christopher Causton said.He suggests the first stage
would involve an education cam-paign and stricter bylaws around feeding the animals. The second would be tranquilization and relo-cation of deer and the third would be a selective cull.
“The municipalities have to agree to a plan and then the prov-ince needs to indicate they’re tak-ing this seriously now. It can’t go on exploding.”
PLEASE SEE:Deer management, Page A5
www.barclaysjewellers.com
106-2187 Oak Bay Ave. 250-592-1100
JIM BAILEYwww.jimbailey.ca
1933 Oak Bay Avenue 250-592-4422
Local Market Expert
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A23A2 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011- OAK BAY NEWS
M EAT & PO U LTRY | F I S H & S EAFO O D FR E S H FAR M & O R GAN I C PR O D U C E
Gorge Centre272 Gorge Road West, VictoriaShelbourne Plaza3651 Shelbourne St., VictoriaAthlone Court2187 Oak Bay Ave., Oak BayQuadra Street Village2635 Quadra St., Victoria
1521 McKenzie at Cedar Hill Rd., VictoriaWestshore Town Centre2945 Jacklin Rd., LangfordSidney-By-The-Sea2531 Beacon Ave., SidneyBrentwood Bay Village7108 W. Saanich Rd., Brentwood
www.fairwaymarkets.comPhotos used in this ad are for presentation purposes only. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
Some advertised items may not be available at some locations.
Nanaimo North Town Centre4750 Rutherford Rd., Nanaimo Port Alberni Plaza3737–10th Ave., Port Alberni
STORE HOURSAll Locations: 8am–10pm except Sidney-By-The-Sea: 8am–9pm
26 27 28 29 30 31WE D TH U R FR I SAT S U N M O NO C T O B E R
2 0 11 Celebrate our Anniversary with us and enjoy super savings! Enter to Win 1 of 10 Apple iPads! Contest closes Nov. 14
CeCeu
Co
CCCCCCCCsuSale!
946 mL Carton
TeaCelestial Seasonings
20’s Box
Roast Beef• With Garlic• WithoutGrimm’s
Per 100 Gram 14 x 28 Gram Bag
Your Choice 308 Gram Package
Noodles• Pasta 700-900 G• Lasagna 375-500 GCatelliAssorted
Your Choice 160 Gram Package
650 Gram Tub 400 Gram Package
• Graham Wafers • Graham CrumbsHoneymaid
CheeziesHawkins
SunflowerSeedsCha CheerAssorted
LobsterChips• Regular• Black PepperSix Fortune
Frozen Entreés• Red Box 232-340 G• Lean Cuisine 274 G• Lean Cuisine Spa 237-272 G• Crustini 256 G• Melts 170 G• Pizzaria 210 GStouffer’s
Your Choice
Your Choice + Dep
Hip StewingBeefNorthridge FarmsPremium Beef AAAFresh Boneless
Aged Minimum 14 Days 7.69 Kg
Almond BreezeBlue DiamondProduct of USA
170 Gram Tin
Sold WhiteTuna• Oil • WaterClover Leaf Albacore
250 mL Bottle
SaladDressingKraft
Black TigerPrawnsIndividuallyQuick FrozenSize 21/25Headless
1 Lb Package
for
PacificOystersFresh
8 Oz Tub
for
Buns• Hot Dog• HamburgerFairway
12’s
310-505 Gram Box
Cereal• Kids• Cheerios• Oatmeal Crisp• Honey Nut CheeriosGeneral MillsAssorted
1.75 Litre Bottle + Dep
SimplyJuice• Orange• AppleMinute MaidAssortedChilled
410 mL Bottle
SeasonedSoy SauceFor SeafoodLee Kum Kee
680 mL Tin
PastaSauceWestern Family
1 Litre Jar
PicklesBick’sRegularSelected
Lb
• Dole Juice• Dole Sparklers 12 x 340-355 mL Tin
• Lipton Iced Tea 12 x 355 mL Tin
11.00 Kg
ChickenThighsBC GrownBoneless & SkinlessAll Size Packages
Pork SideSpare RibsFresh Canadian PremiumGrade Fed Family Pack
5.25 Kg
238Lb
499Lb
CrispyMinisQuakerAssorted
100 Gram Bag
300-350 Gram Bag
UltimateCookiesDare
Hot ChorizoSausageAll Size Packages
6.57 Kg
298Lb
907 Gram Bag
JuiceeCandy• Jubes• Fruit Slices• Jumbo GumsDare
180 Gram Box
PeanutButterSkippy
1 Kg Jar
CookiesDad’sAssorted
600 Gram Bag
299
199SaucesAsianFamily
225 mL Jar
4/$5
179
2% YogurtIsland FarmsAssorted
for
MiniHalloweenCup Cakes
12’s
Cheese• Mozzarella• Cracker BarrelKraft
600-700 Gram Package 330 mL Tin
Juice• Apple• Blends• OrangeOld SouthConcentratedFrozen
GreenBeansCalifornia No. 1New Crop
.55¢ Kg
StrawberriesCalifornia No. 1
BIG 2 Lb Clamshell
269
PotatoChipsOld DutchTwin Pack
Cereal• Raisin Bran 675 G• Fiber Plus 310 G• Corn Flakes 750 G• Just Right 475 G• Vector 400 GKellogg’s
FuyuPersimmonsCaliforniaNew Crop
AvocadosImportedHassLarge SizePremium
100%Hom MaliRiceFair BrandWhiteFragrant
20 Lb Bag 12 x 6 Gram Package
RoastedSeaweedChoripdong
1499
1.94 Kg
SpartanApplesBC GrownExtra Fancy
2.84 Kg
279
3/$10for
189
399
buyBC™
149Lb
3.28 Kg
2/$4for 99¢
399
915-930 Gram Tin
CoffeeNabob Assorted
570 Gram Loaf
Fairway Bread• 100% Whole Wheat• White
BathroomTissue• Regular 24 Roll• Ultra Double 12 Roll• Mega 9 RollRoyale AssortedYour Choice
ChickenBreastsBC GrownFresh Frying
All Size Pkgs
1.08 Kg
4.39 Kg
AsparagusImported No. 1Tender
Pizza• Crescendo Rising Crust• International McCain Assorted
465-900 Gram Box
129Lb
169
2/$5for2/$4for
399
199
2/$5for
buyBC™
Oven RoastNorthridge Farms Premium Beef AAAInside Round
BonelessEqual or Lesser ValueAged Minimum 14 Days
349Lb699
Sliced BaconHickory SmokedCountry Cottage375 Gram Package
Wiener Logs• Regular • All BeefHarvest 675 Gram Package
Bologna
489
BratwurstSausageHarvest375 Gram Package
469Ea
Sausage ChubsHarvest Assorted375 Gram Package 469
Ea
Sausage RingsHarvest Assorted300 Gram Package
599
Ea
499
499
Ea
Ea
• Regular • All BeefHarvest Sliced500 Gram Package
Ea
1299
499Ea
4/$5for
bbbbbbLLbbbborfofff b4/$
LLbbforfo$25¢
Lb 88¢Lb
• Green Bartlett Pears
US No. 1Certified Organic2.84 Kg
• Red Delicious Apples
99¢
129
BroccoliCertified OrganicCalifornia Grown3.28 Kg 149
Lb
Lb
California No. 12.18 Kg
Gai Lan
99¢Lb
Garlic ClovesImportedBig 1 Kg Bag
Ya PearsProduct of ChinaNew Crop1.94 Kg
199Ea
88¢Lb
for2/$4for2/$5for 249
399
fofofofofofofoffforf2/$5for
2/$5for
2/$7for 899 3/$5for
399
599
2/$7for
s 268Lb
449
99¢
399
• Minute Maid Products 12 x 341-355 mL Tin + Dep
• Vitamin Water 4 x 355 mL Bottle + Dep
49¢Lb
BananasImported No. 1South America
599
Ice Cream• Vanilla Plus• Chocolate PlusIsland Farms1.65 Litre Carton 199
With Minimum $25 OrderLimit 1 Per Coupon
#2085
Your Choice
199Lb
5.91 Kg
399
26 27 28 29 30 31WE D TH U R FR I SAT S U N M O NO C T O B E R
2 0 11
CarrotsCertified OrganicBC Grown No. 12 Lb Bag
3/$5for
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Ea
149
Coupon
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A3OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A3
University of Victoria prof asks whether real-life Iron Man suit is possible in new bookRyan FlahertyNews staff
By day, he studies new rehabilitation methods for stroke and spinal cord injury patients.
By night, he uses comic book superheroes to explore the outer limits of biological and technological development.
It’s not quite as dramatic a contrast as those of the characters he uses for inspiration, but E. Paul Zehr is living his own version of a double life, nonetheless.
A professor of neuroscience and kinesiology at the University of Victoria, Zehr is carving out a name for himself as an author of what he calls “speculative non-fiction.”
His second book, Inventing Iron Man: The Possibility of a Human Machine, was published this year by Johns Hopkins University Press. In it, Zehr examines whether it would be possible to create an armoured suit like the one worn by the titular superhero, and the consequences of creating one.
“In our brains, ever since we were developing in utero, this mapping has been occurring where sensory information from the skin of your body is helping to create this map of sensations in your brain that
represents your body,” he explained.
“If you have a map that’s full already, and you jam an armoured suit on top of it, where does it go?”
To try to answer that question, Zehr looked at three main elements of the Iron Man suit: the amplification of strength it provides, its ability to fly and the physical protection it offers.
But beyond discussing the plausibility of such a suit, and the technology that would be necessary to build one, Inventing Iron Man goes deeper, looking at the physical and mental effects it could have on the wearer.
“If you’re in this suit that amplifies your abilities, it means you’re not actually
using your body to move your body around,” Zehr said.“You wind up having deconditioning, and reduced
output, and reduced strength and reduced bone mineralization.”
And what about the mind?“We’re thinking of it from the perspective of, ‘we’re
connected to the device, so we can control it and do stuff.’ But the device is also connected to us, and that has some implications.”
Inventing Iron Man is Zehr’s second book. His first,
Beyond Batman, looked at whether a person could realistically whip themselves into superhero shape à la Dark Knight.
Zehr said the pop culture icons are a perfect way to explore scientific concepts in an accessible way.
“When you try and talk about science with the general public, I like to choose things that everyone’s already familiar with,” he said. “If I say Iron Man to you, you have a mental image, we have the same common image and we can talk about the science.”
Not only that, writing has helped Zehr in his research at UVic.
“As a scientist, you have to reduce down, so you can answer questions yes or no. But we don’t often zoom it back out and say ‘What does that mean? How does it
affect these things? What does it relate to this?’“You have to do that to write a book.”Whether a real-life Iron Man suit is indeed possible
– Zehr thinks that it’s likely that there are some governments already working on some version – the author hopes the book opens people’s minds to some new concepts.
“I think we ought to be thinking about some of these things before we get to that point (that a suit is made). A little advanced thought would be helpful, I think.”
It’s not quite a superpower, at least in the comic book sense, but in a way, Zehr has found a way to look into the future.
From Batman to Iron Man
Ryan Flaherty/News staff
E. Paul Zehr stands in his research lab at the University of Victoria, where he studies new approaches to the rehabilitation of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. His new book, Inventing Iron Man, explores the physical plausibility of building a real-life armoured suit like the one in the Iron Man comics and films.
Six counts of break-and-enter for Saanich man
The owner of a missing big-screen TV is in luck, after police nabbed a man they say is a prolific break-in suspect.
The 55-inch TV, still in its origi-
nal box, was found in a residence near Elk Lake last week, when Saanich street crime and regional crime unit officers searched the suspect’s home. They believe the TV was taken from an Oak Bay house.
Oak Bay police Chief Mark Fisher said his officers helped their Saanich counterparts exe-cute “a lengthy and sophisticated
operation” to find the suspect.In recent weeks, police warned
residents about a thief who was using ladders to access second-storey windows of “high-end houses” in Oak Bay, Fisher said.
The joint investigation is attempting to link the suspect to similar break-ins over the summer in Cadboro Bay and Ten Mile Point in Saanich, plus Colwood and Cen-
tral Saanich. It began in June and ended Oct. 18 when Christopher Lee Schwartz, 41, was arrested. He has so far been charged with six counts of breaking and enter-ing, but police are looking into whether he is associated with 35 other cases.
Three of the charges relate to break-ins in Oak Bay on July 1 and Oct. 17 and 18.
When Schwartz was arrested, he was already wanted for breach of recognizance – a condition of his bail – and other offences. His next court appearance is Nov. 3.
If the owner of the TV seized in the arrest is able to identify it, they can call Saanich police at 250-475-4321 and ask for Const. Janice Carmena.
Suspect linked to Oak Bay burglaries, possibly others
Inventing superheroes■ Author E. Paul Zehr has delved into the writing niche known as speculative non-fiction. He has written two books that take comic book superheroes and break down their superpowers using real-world physics and current-day technology. Information about his books, Beyond Batman and his latest, Inventing Iron Man: The Possibility of a Human Machine, are available at www.zehr.ca.
A4 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
La belle boarderLinden Nolet, left, shoots a video of friend Simon Roux skating on a longboard on Sunday at Cattle Point. The duo travelled across the country from their home province of Quebec. They hope to stay in Victoria to attend the University of Victoria.Sharon Tiffin/News staff
UVic students get into Halloween act University of Victoria students will make the
rounds Oct. 31 as part of Trick or Eat, a food drive to benefit the Mustard Seed food bank.
Oak bay, Gordon Head and Cadboro Bay resi-dents are urged to set aside non-perishable goods in case older trick-or-treaters come knocking.
Alternatively, donations will be accepted at Room A120 in the social science/math building on campus at 6 p.m. Money can be also be donated online at trickoreat.ca.
A4 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011- OAK BAY NEWS
At YourService
• Your Pure pharmacist does complimentary medication reviews
• Free prescription deliveries
• Seniors receive 10% front store items
• Free blister packing (medication management system)
Pure Pharmacy Unit 101 1990 Fort Stwww.purepharmacyvictoria.com
P: 250 590 8799F: 250 590 8798
• Your Pure pharmacist does complimentary medication reviews
• Free prescription deliveries
• Seniors receive 10% front store items
• Free blister packing (medication management system)
Pure Pharmacy Unit 101 1990 Fort Stwww.purepharmacyvictoria.com
P: 250 590 8799F: 250 590 8798
IN OAK BAY
“Your Quality Wine Making Shoppe”
VILLAGE WINERY2000 Cadboro Bay Rd.
(Corner of Fort & Foul Bay)
(250) 595-7774www.villagewinery.com
Classes at Henderson& Monterey Rec Centers
Brenda Richardson
250.598.0830 www.jazzercise.com
$50for new customers only
+HSTtill end of the year
Sunday, October 30th, 2011Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am Holy Eucharist (BCP) 10:00 am Holy Eucharist (BAS)
10:00 am Church School
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 10:00 am Holy Eucharist (BCP)
7:00 pm Compline & Conversation
St. Mary’s Anglican Church1701 Elgin Road 250-598-2212
stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.ca
Capital Regional District
The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications/nominations from residents interested in sitting on the Water Advisory Committee to provide advice on water supply, water quality, the stewardship of the lands held by the CRD for water supply purposes and water conservation measures. There are vacancies for members representing Agricultural, Environmental, Commercial/Industrial, Resident/Ratepayers Associations, and Scientific groups. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at CRD Integrated Water Services office, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term commencing January 2012.Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, your area of expertise, which interest group you represent and why you would like to serve on the committee. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 28, 2011. For a copy of the Terms of Reference contact CRD at the address below or visit our website: www.crd.bc.ca/water/administration/advisorycommittee.htm.Mail, fax or email your application to:Water Advisory CommitteeCRD Integrated Water Services Phone: 250.474.9606479 Island Highway Fax: 250.474.4012Victoria, BC V9B 1H7 Email: [email protected]
Applications/Nominations for Membership Water Advisory Committee
Experience, Commitment, Integrity
On November 19Re-elect PAM
COPLEYOak Bay Council
x
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A5
Erin McCrackenNews staff
More of Greater Victoria’s needy will have access to subsidized bus fares.
Members of the Victoria Regional Transit Commission temporarily boosted the number of subsidized tickets and monthly passes it provides to the Community Social Planning Council.
The increase will allow B.C. Transit to provide a 25-per-cent increase in the number of fares it allocates through its transit assistance program to non-profit social service agencies, at a cost of two for the
price of one.It’s the second
time this year the commission approved an increase.
Without the increase, the council expected to run out of subsidized fares by the end of March 2012, despite the commission’s decision in May to increase the allotment from 90,000 to 112,000 tickets and from 800 to 1,000 monthly passes.
From now until next March, 135,000 tickets and 1,200 monthly passes will be allocated.
“There’s a huge need for it,” said transit commission chair and Oak Bay Mayor Christopher [email protected]
A recent survey shows 23 per cent of Greater Victoria employers across all sectors expect to hire new employees for the fourth quarter of 2011.
But the net hiring increase is 10 per cent, with 13 per cent of employers indicating they’ll likely make cutbacks in the near future, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
“This year as the confidence level has grown in the marketplace, they (employers) brought people on sooner,” said Monica Star of Manpower’s Vancouver office.
The survey looks at the Capital Region’s private and public employers and determines a “hiring climate” for the upcoming quarter.
They do so by asking whether employers plan to hire, cut back or hold steady in their staffing levels between October and December – the period when many businesses, especially retail, are at their busiest with the upcoming Christmas shopping season.
The remaining 64 per cent of respondents indicated they plan to hold steady.
More low-income earnersto receive transit assistance
Job numbers expected to rise this quarter
The issue around deer management resurfaced at last month’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention where Causton chaired a panel meeting on the sub-ject.
Municipalities and regional governments can look to Cranbrook, which recently implemented a strategy to reduce its deer population, Causton said.
The CRD report doesn’t offer suggestions for manag-ing the deer. It includes one recommendation: to prepare terms of reference for a plan and seek out funding partner-ships.
Causton’s hope that ICBC will get involved stems from
the increasing number of car-deer collisions. The report says the number of crashes has increased by an average of 13 per cent each year since 2000.
“Between 1997 and 2007 animal-related insurance claims in B.C. have increased from $15.8 million to $30.8 million,” reads the report.
Sean Pendergast, a wildlife biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, says Cranbrook’s “community-owned management plan” is an effective approach to alle-viating the issue.
“They put it to the com-munity to say: ‘These are our options, what would you pre-fer we do? Something needs to be done,’” he said.
Greater Victoria’s issues, he said, are the result of urban spread.
“We’ve done a very good job in our urban and rural areas of eliminating all preda-tors – cougars and wolves – so the deer numbers are able to increase unencumbered,” Pendergast said. “And hunt-ing is becoming less accept-able, even legal hunting prac-tices, so really the only pred-ator they have these days is automobiles.”
As a wildlife biologist, he says relocation isn’t in the best interests of the animal. It puts them at a huge disad-vantage, survival-wise, being in a brand new environment. “But quite often (relocation is) a public desire before even mentioning a cull.”
Also included in the CRD report are the results of a call for public input on deer-related issues. More than half of the 389 submissions received were property dam-age complaints.
The province is willing to provide staff support through the planning process and to lendequipment – clover traps, net guns, tranquilizers – during implementation.
“I think we’ve lit a bit of a fire under the CRD – things are moving along,” Causton said, acknowledging that he first asked regional staff to look at a management plan a year ago.
“We’ve got to step up from what we’ve got now, which is nothing.”
Deer management a regional concernContinued from Page A1
Don Denton/News Staff
Hosing down hosesOak Bay firefighters Adam Thornloe, front, and Riley Ireland clean hoses in front of the firehall after a training exercise.
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A5
Nursery • Children’s Classes • Coffee
Sunday Mornings 10:00 Monterey Centre, Oak Bay
Gospel of LukeSermon Series
250-519-0799www.providencecommunitychurch.com
CONVERT TO NATURAL GAS WITH
Homeglow Heat Products250-382-0889 • www.homeglow.bc.ca
• Fully installed • Free oil tank removal• 2 stage – variable speed premium 95
• 10 year full parts warranty • Subject to inspection
95% Effi cient Quiet FurnacesOld Oil to New Gas ..................................... $4,996 + HSTTotal Grants Available Now .................................. $2,290
There’s more on line - oakbaynews.com
The Corporation of the District of Oak BayNOTICE OF ELECTION
Public notice is given to the electors of the District of Oak Bay that an election by voting is necessary and that the persons nominated as candidates at the election for whom votes will be received are:
Offi ce - Mayor - One To Be Elected
Offi ce - Councillor - Six To Be Elected
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue.
GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:• Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue (Monterey Avenue entrance only)• Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill X Road• Monterey Middle School, 851 Monterey Avenue (Gymnasium; use Oliver Street entrance)
MAIL BALLOT VOTING will be available for the 2011 General Local Election. The period for re-ceiving applications to vote by mail ballot is between October 26 and November 17, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Ballot packages will be mailed or available for pickup on or about November 9, 2011.The opportunity to vote by mail is limited to:• Persons whose physical disability, illness or injury prevents them from voting at a regular voting place, and• Persons who are absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of the advance voting opportunities.
Resident Electors Who Are Not on Voters ListIn order for a person who has not previously registered as a resident elector to register as an elec-tor at the time of voting, it will be necessary for that person to produce at least 2 documents that provide evidence of their identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, or provide 2 documents that provide evidence of their identify, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, and make a solemn declaration as to their place of residence within the meaning of Section 52 of the Local Government Act.
Non-Resident Property Electors Who Are Not on Voters ListPersons wishing to register as a non-resident property elector may do so by producing at least 2 documents that provide evidence of their identity, at least one of which must contain the appli-cant’s signature, to the presiding offi cial at the voting places listed above. Special conditions apply to the registration of a non-resident property elector. Non-resident property electors are encour-aged to check with the Chief Election Offi cer prior to Election Day as to the special conditions.
Loranne Hilton Chief Election Offi cer
Surname Usual Name Residential Address
BRAITHWAITE Hazel 2583 Lincoln Road
JENSEN Nils 1355 Oliver Street
Surname Usual Name Residential Address
BURGER Corey 2571 Musgrave Street
CARVER Bill 533 Transit Road
COPLEY Pam 1014 St. Patrick Street
GREEN Cairine 1059 Roslyn Road
HARTNELL Gregory 1357 Rockland Avenue
HERBERT John 2668 Cavendish Avenue
KIRBY Michelle 2215 Dalhousie Street
KIRKPATRICK Colleen 1564 Prospect Place
MURDOCH Kevin 362 King George Terrace
NEY Tara 402-1280 Newport Avenue
WOODS Susan 3-2720 Shelbourne Street
The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay2011 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY
An advance voting opportunity for Oak Bay Electors will be available at the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, and Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Specifi c circumstances are no longer required to allow an elector to vote at an Advance Voting Opportunity, therefore, any qualifi ed elector may vote at these times.
RESIDENT ELECTORS WHO ARE NOT ON VOTERS LISTIn order for a person who has not previously registered as a resident elector to register as an elector at the time of voting, it will be necessary for that person to produce at least 2 documents that provide evidence of their identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, or provide 2 documents that provide evidence of their identify, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, and make a solemn declaration as to their place of residence within the meaning of Section 52 of the Local Government Act.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORSWHO ARE NOT ON VOTERS LIST
Persons wishing to register as a non-resident property elector on advance voting day may apply to do so by producing at least 2 documents that provide evidence of their identity, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature. Special conditions apply to the registration of a non-resident property elector. Please contact the Chief Election Offi cer for further information at 250-598-3311. Loranne Hilton Chief Election Offi cer
A6 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWSA6 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
Facility provides various options for connecting
Sam Van SchieNews staff
Choosing the wrong door to get into the Oak Bay library, Mahinder Doman found herself inside the Monterey Recreation Centre for the first time by acci-dent.
It’s an easy mistake to make – the senior’s social hub shares an entrance with the library branch. But it’s no mistake that Doman kept coming back.
“I come here most days just to read the newspaper and be around other people,” said Doman, who keeps her age a secret.
Anyone 50 years of age or older can join the centre for access to clubs, courses and social outings.
Ena Cooke, 77, joined at the insistence of her husband in 2000. Before his death, the cou-ple enjoyed the sing-along club together.
“He said I had to come because the women here were starting to think he was single and flirting with him,” Cooke joked.
In her first year at the centre, Cooke co-founded the computer club. She’s been a regular com-puter instructor since, at times teaching up to four courses.
“I wanted to give something back,” she said. “I was used to being busy and running things, so they put me to work.”
An accomplished business-
woman, Cooke immigrated to Canada from Scotland with a fresh accounting degree. She found a job the day after she stepped off the ship. At 37 she was vice-president of a metal trading company in Montreal. She moved to Oak Bay in the 1980s and became the first exec-utive director of the Knowledge Network, back when the provin-cial government TV station was based out of a hut at the Univer-sity of Victoria.
Many of the folks at Monterey have interesting stories, and connect around tales of their working lives.
Maureen Rowntree, 60, became a physicist and com-puter scientist when few women were entering those fields.
Over tea in the centre’s lobby,
she sat with her 77-year-old mother, Susan.
“When you get older, your friends start passing on and you can easily become isolated,” Rowntree said, sitting at an eight-seat dining table she and her mother call the “friendship table.”
“We find people to talk to here,” Rowntree said. “It’s a way to get out of the house and be part of the community.”
Monterey Recreation Centre, located at 1442 Monterey Ave., is celebrating its 40th year in oper-ation with $40 annual member-ships until Dec. 31. New mem-bers are always welcome.
Learn more by calling 250-370-7300 or at recreation.oakbaybc.org/monterey.html.
Monterey Centre a social hub
Don Denton/News Staff
Ena Cooke pauses while teaching a computer class for seniors in the Granite Room at the Monterey Recreation Centre.
For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to you. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with you to conserve energy through Power Smart.
BC Hydro will begin upgrading homes and businesses with new smart meters. Moving to a more efficient, modernized grid will create immediate savings for you, and it will help us all enjoy safe, reliable, and more affordable power for decades to come.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Typically,meterinstallationwilltakeplaceMondaytoFridayfrom8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST.
• MeterinstallerswillhaveBCHydroandCorixlogosontheirtrucksand uniforms, and photo identification badges.
• Youdon’tneedtobehome,aslongaswehavesafeandclearaccessto your meter – please remove any physical modifications that prevent a meter exchange.
• Inmostcases,theexchangewilltakeless than 10 minutes.
• Youwillexperienceabriefpowerinterruption, in most cases it will last 60 seconds.
For more information about the smart meter installation process, visit bchydro.com/smartmeterinstall. 31
58
We’ll be in victoria to exchange your olD meter With a neW smart meter.
Hosted by Deborra Hope
of Global TV
Hosted by Deborra Hope
of Global TV
Don’t miss this special eveningof fun and fundraising
Don’t miss this special eveningof fun and fundraising*!
Purchase on-line at www.amica.ca/helpinghands/donationsor call Gisela Morgan at 604-608-6232
*The Amica HELPING HANDS Community Program raises funds throughout the year for less fortunate seniors. Every dollar raised at this very important event through ticket sales, live and silent auctions and a host of fun fundraising activities throughout the evening is donated directly to seniors living below the poverty line. Since the Amica HELPING HANDS Community Program was founded in 2002 by a group of dedicated Amica Mature Lifestyles, Inc. employees who saw a need to raise awareness and funds to help underprivileged seniors across Canada, the Charity has raised and donated close to $1 million to this much needed cause.
Single tickets $195.00Welcome Reception at 6:00 pm. Fabulous Dinner at 7:00 pm.
Entertainment, Silent / Live Auctions plus Surpri ses throughout the evening.
Featuring
A Tribute toThe BeatlesA Tribute toThe Beatles
Four Seasons Hotel, VancouverWednesday, November 2nd, 2011
A 60’STHEMED GALA
A 60’STHEMED GALA
Kristina Plewes, M.Sc., Registered Audiologist, the newest member of our audiology team, graduated from UBC in 2000 and worked in Edmonton’s Glenrose Hospital with the cochlear implant team and then with a manufacturer of
cochlear implants. She was a member of the McNeill Audiology team during her undergraduate years and we are thrilled to have her return to us as an experienced audiologist.
Trust Your Hearing to An Audiologist
HEALTHY HEARING IS PART OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
SIDNEY | #5–9843 Second St.
250-656-2218VICTORIA | 1463 Hampshire Rd.
250-370-2833
Digital Hearing Instruments Comprehensive Hearing Tests Locally Owned and Operated
There’s more online For more stories and web
exclusives visit oakbaynews.com
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A7OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A7
Saanich firefighters calendar returns for 2012Erin CardoneNews staff
While the Old Spice guy, Isaiah Mustafa, is riding his horse, Rod Sidhu is on a boat and his abs give Mustafa a run for his money.
After a one-year hiatus, the Saanich firefighters calendar is back and Sidhu, wearing aviator sun-glasses and clutching a lifesaver flotation device, graces the cover perched on the fire department’s Zodiac.
“It’s a good thing for charity,” Sidhu said of his reasoning behind being photographed for the cal-endar for a third time. With being on the cover, he added, “I get teased about it from the fellows a bit more than usual.”
Since 2008, Saanich firefighters have organized and produced the calendar, a fundraiser for the Saanich Firefighters Charitable Foundation. The photos have featured models exclusively from the Saanich department some years, and a combina-tion of Saanich, Oak Bay, Victoria and Esquimalt firefighters in others.
No one stepped up to arrange the project last year, so Saanich firefighter Jared Barker took on the task for the 2012 edition.
It’s been a lot of work, said Barker, who is also in the calendar for a third time.
“One of our big things is we like to be able to look after Saanich residents,” he said. “If their house burns down and they have nowhere to sleep for a night, we want to make sure we have enough money in the charitable fund to help them out.”
The 2010 calendar brought in about $60,000 before expenses, which are minimal. All proceeds go to the firefighters foundation, which makes donations to community groups.
Each of this year’s 13 models‚ one for each month, plus Sidhu on the cover‚ helped determine the setting for their own photo.
“Some guys have a bit of writer’s block, but I think it’s our experience that when the guys have more of a say, they’re more invested in the proj-ect,” Barker said. “It’s a bit of a laugh, guys have fun with it, but it’s for charity and it’s one of our biggest projects. When the guys are invested it shows in how much money is raised.”
The 2012 Saanich Firefighters Calendar is $20 and available at any Thrifty Foods store in Saanich, plus Emerald Day Spa at 2807 Cedar Hill Rd.
Firefighters pose for charity
Contributed image
Rod Sidhu on the cover of the 2012 Saanich Firefighters Calendar. The calendar costs $20 and is available at all Thrifty Foods locations
The Cobbler718 View St., 250-386-3741
The Riggerin Crazy Horse Brown.Also Available in black.
Still Growing at age 21Island Key Computer Ltd. (IKC)By Karla Kusak, freelance technical writer
Over the past 21 years technology has changed, Island Key Computer Ltd continues chang-ing as well, but what hasn’t is the company’s
focus with regard to customer support and satisfac-tion. IKC offers leading edge PC, network and print technology from all major manufacturers and have a local service team to handle any maintenance, repairs or development requirements. Home or offi ce equipment?“It seems that there are two main SMB buying strategies in the Victoria market today”, explains Brent Kennedy of IKC, “Far too often SMB clients are buying computer hardware and printing tech-nology from Big Box stores” adding “The problems they encounter tend to result from not receiving consultative advice for their network as a whole and when they have incompatibility problems, often it ends up costing them more to replace or reconfi gure their network to gain the results they require.”Cloud computingMr. Kennedy adds that “many small businesses are missing important aspects of future planning and are investing in architecture without consideration of virtualization or cloud computing” The cloud computing paradigm is still not widely understood in the small business arena.” “Usually this requires far less investment in network hardware, software and infrastructure as most network resources re-side in the internet cloud, and can be purchased as a service as opposed to the up-front outlay for on-site servers and support in a traditional network.”
Personalized service and value“We leverage our buying power from major ac-counts and government to offer the best value to small-medium businesses and their employees” Kennedy notes that “As one of only a few full pro-viders of complete offi ce solutions, from consumer laptops to Point of sale systems, to printers and copiers in Victoria. It can also reduce costs dealing with one company that can invoice everything on one monthly bill”Mistakes that small businesses makeDarren Mifsud, Owner and CEO of Westar Aviation Ltd, when asked “What is the biggest mistake small business owners make? Mr. Mifsud states, “We re-pair airplanes, however I used to believe that man-aging the network, researching and buying comput-ers, copiers and printers, and toner was saving the company money.. it wasn’t! We now focus on being experts at our core business and use the technical expertise of Island Key Computer, we found that doing it right the fi rst time reduces overall costs signifi cantly.”Here to stay with new small business divisionIsland Key has been in the Information technology market since the beginning of the industry. They have grown and continue expanding with locations in Vancouver and Kelowna. Brent Kennedy has joined the company in the past few months to build the small business division leveraging his 25 years’ experience in the industry here and in Australia. Island Key Computer Ltd is located at 495 Superior St. Victoria, PH. 250 380 6465. www.islandkey.com
Advertorial
A8 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
My first glimpse of B.C.’s care system for developmentally disabled people was as a teen in the early 1970s.
My grandfather brought me to his workplace, Tranquille “school.” The Kamloops institution that began life as a tuberculosis sanitorium in 1907 was by then converted to warehouse a different group of society’s outcasts.
Ambulatory inmate-patients wearing locked-on football helmets wandered the courtyard of a sprawling prison-hospital complex that featured its own fire station.
Tranquille would hit the headlines a decade later, when human resources minister Grace McCarthy announced she was enacting a plan, years in the making, to close such places. Tranquille, with 323 inmate-patients and 675 staff, would be first.
A 1983 newspaper report captured the mood: “Mentally retarded persons in institutions must not be ‘dumped back on the doorstep of their natural families’ when these institutions are closed, the executive director of the B.C. Association for the Mentally Retarded warned Monday.”
The B.C. Government Employees’ Union began an occupation of Tranquille buildings the next day, expelling managers. The sit-in lasted three weeks, joined by Tranquille’s 120 psychiatric nurses, before staff agreed to work on the system that would replace it a year later.
Some patients did go back to their families, with support services. And today B.C. has a network of 700 group homes, essentially smaller institutions. Their province-wide union contract
was just renewed under the B.C. government’s “net zero” wage mandate, with an additional $18 million to enroll employees in dozens of contracted agencies to a pension plan for municipal employees.
Lobbying and court action have forced expansion of provincial services to those diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol
conditions. People with Down syndrome and other disabilities now live much longer, to the point where some develop dementia as well. All this is on top of the many previously independent seniors developing dementia and other disabling conditions at an accelerating rate.
Stephanie Cadieux, the latest minister of what is now called Social Development, has asked for a multi-ministry examination of the adult care agency, Community Living B.C. As CLBC’s budget rises past $710 million, there are services from the health and children and families ministries going to disabled people as well.
The political focus has been on CLBC’s closure of 65 group homes with only 200 residents, and its push for adult adoptions rather than institutions with shift workers. This is true “community
living” that should be established where practical, with appropriate inspections.
The NDP wants a moratorium on group home closures, even if they’re decrepit or mostly empty. It wants a backlog of 2,800 applications for new or increased service eliminated, apparently without any efficiency moves. It wants an “independent review” of CLBC followed by a full-time independent advocate for developmentally disabled people.
The NDP also wants independent advocates with office staff and investigative powers for seniors and forest workers. B.C.’s independent children’s advocate continues to pile up reports with questionable effect in another area of intractable and growing social problems.
Cadieux says CLBC’s internal service quality advocate has a high success rate resolving family complaints.
A toll-free line has been set up to direct service issues to a new client support group.
On Friday, Cadieux announced that a bonus program for CLBC management has been terminated. “In a people-first organization like CLBC, an incentive plan based on targets and measures is, quite simply, not appropriate,” said a statement from the ministry.
No targets or measures. As Premier Christy Clark was recently reminded on health care, even talk of defined cost control is too politically risky.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
2009 WINNER
2009
OUR VIEW
EDITORIALPenny Sakamoto Group PublisherKevin Laird Editorial DirectorDon Descoteau EditorOliver Sommer Advertising Director
The Oak Bay News is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-598-4123 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.oakbaynews.com
OAKBAYNEWS
The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.
Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: [email protected] or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.
A long road to community living
‘Today B.C. has a network of 700 group homes.’
Charity’s woes mirror society’s
It’s a sign of the times. The fact the Mustard Seed Street Church,
which operates Greater Victoria’s largest food bank, recently took out a second mortgage on a piece of its property just to help pay the bills, is an indication that the financial balance may be as out of whack as the Occupy Victoria crowd says it is.
The food bank division of the church is holding its own from a food donation perspective.
But as food bank director Brent Palmer stated, you can’t fuel trucks with turnips. If the Mustard Seed doesn’t have enough money to pay its operating expenses, there won’t be a food bank left to provide the basic food necessities for those working families struggling to make ends meet.
We’re getting close to the time when an increasing number of charities – all well-deserving – will be soliciting for donations. Such a scenario makes the Mustard Seed’s situation that much more difficult.
Rather than imploring individuals to dig deeper to help out this cash-strapped charity, why not take an page out of Occupy’s book and ask profitable companies to help, out of compassion.
There are many great corporate citizens operating in the Capital Region that make donations on a regular basis, some of which do so with little fanfare.
Our hope is that companies continuing to thrive in recessionary times, such as the big banks, or a corporate entity looking at expansion plans, shift the focus from increasing its profitability for a moment and consider helping a critically needed charity make it through this rough financial period.
The Mustard Seed receives no government grants, surviving almost solely on the generosity of donors, so taxpayers are not paying twice to help them operate.
Helping feed people in our communities will no doubt provide payback for any successful company that chooses to step up to the plate in this situation.
Tom FletcherB.C. Views
Range of candidatesencourages voter
My husband and I are thrilled to see a wide variety of candidates running in November’s municipal election.
We have often felt that municipal elections are an opportunity to actively participate in shaping the kind of community we want to live in and be a part of.
From Nils Jensen’s platform suggestion to put processes in place to better access provincial and federal funding support, to Michelle Kirby’s aptitude for engaging community members in local issues and Tara Ney’s determination to create a safe and health community – I think this year’s election will be a chance to vote for some very knowledgeable, experienced and committed individuals to govern this amazing community.
My family will be voting and I hope yours will be too.
Britt KarlstromOak Bay
Gift to Nicaraguaimportant support
Re: Retired pumper on its way south (News, Oct. 14)
Accolades to Chief Gerry Adam for getting the used fire truck down to Nicaragua, where it will come in most handy.
This is important because, as is solidly evidenced, the U.S. cares little for those people except to use them as a market, exploit them and their natural resources and has been perfectly happy to support dictators (as they are doing in Honduras) and destroy their environment and their lives.
As a part of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America, Nicaragua no longer has dependency on the U.S., but the U.S. continues to try to kill Nicaragua’s independence.
One hopes that the fire truck is being shipped free of charge, as container ships can be very expensive. We know this from experience sending humanitarian aid to
Cuba, which was hammered and ravaged so badly by three hurricanes in 2008.
People across Canada were, however, able to raise more than $400,000 to assist a country which experienced more than $4 billion in damage.
Union workers have also been very helpful in situations such as this.
Foster GriezicOak Bay
Aging in placeimportant for seniors
I am in total agreement with Dr. Linda Reid’s concerns in
her excellent guest column (Opinion, Oct. 5) regarding the Campus of Care currently offered at Oak Bay Lodge.
She speaks of her concern not only for her own parents, but for other seniors, like me, who want to know that they can plan to live in one facility and ‘age in place.’
This is very important for Greater Victoria and indeed wherever seniors live. I hope lots of people will take time to write about this issue to Baptist Housing, 125-6165 Hwy. 17, Delta B.C., V4K 5B8, or call 604-940-1960.
Nan FairchildOak Bay
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A9
LETTERS
The News welcomes opinions and comments from our readers. Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or less.
The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. Phone numbers are not printed.
■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Oak Bay News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4
■ Fax: 386-2624 ■ Email: [email protected]
Letters to the Editor
Working hard not getting people aheadRe: Nothing wrong with
rewarding hard workers (Letters, Oct. 21)
Obviously the writer doesn’t get it. His examples relate to exactly why people are protesting. For every Jimmy Pattison success story there are millions who work, and have worked, far harder and are struggling or poor.
The increasing cost of making ends meet and the average person’s overwhelming housing debt load and increasing taxes makes it extremely difficult just to get by.
Governments have contributed to the present situation by using tax dollars for business bailouts, dramatically reducing taxes to corporations and the rich, eroding consumer protections through the elimination of public utility and monopoly laws, then permitting deregulation and amalgamation. Free trade agreements have allowed wholesale outsourcing of jobs and resources to countries that exploit cheap goods and labour.
This has inevitably led to a situation where, as the Oak Bay News editorial (Oct. 19) rightly points out, “The middle class is being swallowed by layoffs, taxes and debt,” and “People are unhappy as life becomes more difficult.”
In the past there have no doubt been benefits to our system, but that was before this current economic imbalance.
We pay world market prices for our own gas and many of our own commodities, and now B.C. Hydro wants the same for electricity prices. Yet very few countries have our hydroelectric power capabilities. Soon, many Canadians will be wondering
exactly what they are getting out of our abundant natural resources.
Massive outsourcing of jobs in the United States has resulted in massive unemployment; a CNN report stated only 62 per cent of American males have jobs. One prominent American scientist said recently, “You can’t destroy the economic base of your system and survive.”
Employment is vital to
business, otherwise people won’t have money to buy goods. We are following this same road in Canada with a much higher tax load. Politicians must rethink the impact many of their decisions have had on the average Canadian citizen. Government decisions must be based on the health and well-being of the Canadian community.
Anthony MearsOak Bay
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
People gather at the Occupy Victoria rally in Centennial Square earlier this month. One of the Occupy movement’s premises is that the gap between the rich and everyone else is growing, a situation one reader points out.
Readers respond: Municipal election, fire truck, Reid column
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A9
BEST BUY – Correction Notice
Please note that the Acer AS5749-6474 15.6" Laptop (10181352) and Acer AS7739G-6647 17.3” Laptop (10180303) advertised on pages 22 and 23 of the October 21 flyer has a 640GB hard drive, NOT 750GB, as previously advertised.
As well, for the “Add a 16GB Sony Tablet S for $249.99 with purchase of a qualifying Sony LED HDTV” promotion advertised on pages 2 and 3 of the October 21 flyer, please note that this offer is valid ONLY with the 16GB model of the Sony Tablet S (10179367) and NOT the 32GB model (10179366), as previously advertised. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
VisionMattersHealthy Eyes.Doctor Delivered.Dr. Neil Paterson
Dr. Neil PatersonDr. Suzanne SutterOptometrists
250-595-8500100 -2067 Cadboro Bay Rd.
www.oakbayoptometry.com
Double VisionThe sudden onset of double vision is a frightening
experience.Double vision occurs when the two eyes don’t
point at the same object. Each eye sends an image to the brain which attempts to superimpose the two images. When this works we have depth perception, when it doesn’t we have “diplopia” or double vision.
Some people experience occasional diplopia when they are tired or taking certain medications. This occurs because the central control of the muscles used to align the eyes is compromised. This condition, while a nuisance, disappears when the cause is remedied.
Sometimes diplopia occurs for no apparent reason. Possible causes include a stroke, a tumor, diabetes or multiple sclerosis. It is important to have a medical evaluation to ensure nothing untoward has occurred.
Often normal vision returns gradually. Spectacles with prism can be helpful in aligning the images until the diplopia has resolved or stabilized. If you suffer from double vision, be sure to have a thorough examination by an optometrist regularly.
During October and November
12% OFF all food items.
Open For Dinner, Tues to Sat from 5:30 pm250 598 2015 1871 Oak Bay Ave
www.chezmichelrestaurant.ca
Book your Christmas party
now to also receive the 12% discount
Chez Michel Restaurant
f
OAK BAY
PARIS
My first glimpse of B.C.’s care system for developmentally disabled people was as a teen in the early 1970s.
My grandfather brought me to his workplace, Tranquille “school.” The Kamloops institution that began life as a tuberculosis sanitorium in 1907 was by then converted to warehouse a different group of society’s outcasts.
Ambulatory inmate-patients wearing locked-on football helmets wandered the courtyard of a sprawling prison-hospital complex that featured its own fire station.
Tranquille would hit the headlines a decade later, when human resources minister Grace McCarthy announced she was enacting a plan, years in the making, to close such places. Tranquille, with 323 inmate-patients and 675 staff, would be first.
A 1983 newspaper report captured the mood: “Mentally retarded persons in institutions must not be ‘dumped back on the doorstep of their natural families’ when these institutions are closed, the executive director of the B.C. Association for the Mentally Retarded warned Monday.”
The B.C. Government Employees’ Union began an occupation of Tranquille buildings the next day, expelling managers. The sit-in lasted three weeks, joined by Tranquille’s 120 psychiatric nurses, before staff agreed to work on the system that would replace it a year later.
Some patients did go back to their families, with support services. And today B.C. has a network of 700 group homes, essentially smaller institutions. Their province-wide union contract
was just renewed under the B.C. government’s “net zero” wage mandate, with an additional $18 million to enroll employees in dozens of contracted agencies to a pension plan for municipal employees.
Lobbying and court action have forced expansion of provincial services to those diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol
conditions. People with Down syndrome and other disabilities now live much longer, to the point where some develop dementia as well. All this is on top of the many previously independent seniors developing dementia and other disabling conditions at an accelerating rate.
Stephanie Cadieux, the latest minister of what is now called Social Development, has asked for a multi-ministry examination of the adult care agency, Community Living B.C. As CLBC’s budget rises past $710 million, there are services from the health and children and families ministries going to disabled people as well.
The political focus has been on CLBC’s closure of 65 group homes with only 200 residents, and its push for adult adoptions rather than institutions with shift workers. This is true “community
living” that should be established where practical, with appropriate inspections.
The NDP wants a moratorium on group home closures, even if they’re decrepit or mostly empty. It wants a backlog of 2,800 applications for new or increased service eliminated, apparently without any efficiency moves. It wants an “independent review” of CLBC followed by a full-time independent advocate for developmentally disabled people.
The NDP also wants independent advocates with office staff and investigative powers for seniors and forest workers. B.C.’s independent children’s advocate continues to pile up reports with questionable effect in another area of intractable and growing social problems.
Cadieux says CLBC’s internal service quality advocate has a high success rate resolving family complaints.
A toll-free line has been set up to direct service issues to a new client support group.
On Friday, Cadieux announced that a bonus program for CLBC management has been terminated. “In a people-first organization like CLBC, an incentive plan based on targets and measures is, quite simply, not appropriate,” said a statement from the ministry.
No targets or measures. As Premier Christy Clark was recently reminded on health care, even talk of defined cost control is too politically risky.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
2009 WINNER
2009
OUR VIEW
EDITORIALPenny Sakamoto Group PublisherKevin Laird Editorial DirectorDon Descoteau EditorOliver Sommer Advertising Director
The Oak Bay News is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-598-4123 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.oakbaynews.com
OAKBAYNEWS
The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.
Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: [email protected] or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.
A long road to community living
‘Today B.C. has a network of 700 group homes.’
Charity’s woes mirror society’s
It’s a sign of the times. The fact the Mustard Seed Street Church,
which operates Greater Victoria’s largest food bank, recently took out a second mortgage on a piece of its property just to help pay the bills, is an indication that the financial balance may be as out of whack as the Occupy Victoria crowd says it is.
The food bank division of the church is holding its own from a food donation perspective.
But as food bank director Brent Palmer stated, you can’t fuel trucks with turnips. If the Mustard Seed doesn’t have enough money to pay its operating expenses, there won’t be a food bank left to provide the basic food necessities for those working families struggling to make ends meet.
We’re getting close to the time when an increasing number of charities – all well-deserving – will be soliciting for donations. Such a scenario makes the Mustard Seed’s situation that much more difficult.
Rather than imploring individuals to dig deeper to help out this cash-strapped charity, why not take an page out of Occupy’s book and ask profitable companies to help, out of compassion.
There are many great corporate citizens operating in the Capital Region that make donations on a regular basis, some of which do so with little fanfare.
Our hope is that companies continuing to thrive in recessionary times, such as the big banks, or a corporate entity looking at expansion plans, shift the focus from increasing its profitability for a moment and consider helping a critically needed charity make it through this rough financial period.
The Mustard Seed receives no government grants, surviving almost solely on the generosity of donors, so taxpayers are not paying twice to help them operate.
Helping feed people in our communities will no doubt provide payback for any successful company that chooses to step up to the plate in this situation.
Tom FletcherB.C. Views
A10 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWSA10 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
Lobby group calls proposal ‘a small but positive step’
Roszan HolmenNews staff
Nearly three years since a pipe burst above their condo unit, the Prescotts have finally resolved the problem with their strata council.
Since filing a claim through the Provincial Small Claims Court in June 2010, the elderly Victoria couple won $8,000 in a settlement reached in August.
“It felt like winning the lottery,” says daughter Deborah Groen-heyde, who lives in Hawaii, but has travelled to Victoria to act on her parents’ behalf.
The disagreement boils down to the quality of repairs to the damage in the Prescotts’ unit at 1715 Richmond Rd. The pro-tracted and bitter experience cost $1,500 in legal fees and has left Groenheyde exasperated at the regulations governing strata councils in B.C.
“The whole strata thing is sim-ply out of control,” she said in an email to the News.
The government seems to be listening. In response to growing
frustration by strata owners suf-fering unresolved conflict with their neighbours, the B.C. gov-ernment has proposed a new approach to dispute resolution, which is open to public feedback until Oct. 31.
The idea is to create a low-cost and accessible tribunal, which doesn’t require people to hire a lawyer.
Deryk Norton, director of the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association calls it a small, but positive step.
He’s optimistic the proposed tribunal will be an improvement over current options. Right now, the avenues open to strata own-ers in dispute are to take the mat-ter to court, which is costly, or arbitration, which is “vague and unpredictable,” Norton said.
The government’s online dis-cussion paper and survey on the issue, however, leaves Norton with several questions.
“The whole thing is silent on the accountability of condo developers and strata manag-ing companies,” he said. “Their actions could be at the heart of
the dispute.”A management company could
provide self-serving advice to a strata council that runs contrary to the Act, he said. “I run into that a lot, which raises questions about the ethics and the compe-tence of the strata manager.”
Similarly, he said, condo devel-opers sometimes fail to hand over important documents, leav-ing the strata council with inad-equate information about the building. Strata councils can then run into problems when it’s time to do maintenance.
The Ministry of Housing, how-ever, disputes the gap in the tri-bunal’s jurisdiction.
“Owner-developers could be subject to the proposed tribu-nal’s jurisdiction,” said a ministry spokesperson in an email. Some complex issues, however, “are best heard by the courts. Some of these involve owner-developers of phased strata plans, and we are looking for input through this consultation on whether that is appropriate.”
Strata managers, on the other hand, are regulated by the Real Estate Services Act and therefore not covered by the Strata Prop-erty Act.
There are more than half a mil-lion strata owners in B.C.
New dispute-resolution board eyed for strata building owners
“The whole strata thing is simply out of control.”
– Deborah Groenheyde
BIGSAVINGS ONEYEGLASSES
Big Savings on Contact Lenses12 Pairs of Monthly Disposables
(Downtown Between Yates & Johnson)
250-380-6919LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
1320 Douglas St.
50% OFF ALL FRAMESBBiig SSavingss oon
EYEEXAMS(Call For Rates)
Some restrictions apply. $149.50
BC GrownRoma
Tomatoes
.88/lb
Saanich GrownRed NuggetPotatoes
dirt cheapthis week
8:3Oam-8pm 7 days a week!pricing in eff ect Oct. 26th - Nov. 2nd while quantities last
locally owned & operated
BC GrownNicola Apples
.88/lb
15th
CityVICTORIA NEWS
Bestofthe
Voted
1
16th
CityVICTORIA NEWS
Bestofthe
Voted
1
.59/lb
BC GrownAssortedSquash
.59/lb Fresh
GreenBeans
$199/lb
Fresh SmallLemons& Limes5/$100
1286 McKenzie Avenuewww.therootcellar.ca 250-477-9495
BC GrownRed and/or
Yellow Onions
Extra LargeRed Peppers
$29910 lb Bag
/lb/lb
B
$199/lb
sss
today’s produce count62 local items150 BC items101 organics
Saanich GrownGreen Kale3/$500
FreshCauliflower
15th
CityyyttVICTC ORTT IA NEWSWW
Bestttofthe
otedVoteote
1
16th
CityyyttVICTCC ORTT IA NEWSWW
Bestttofthe
otedVoteote
1
BeansB /lb/lb
86 c z A286 McKenzie Avenue286 McKenzie Avenuewww.therootcellar.ca 250-477-949250-477-949
BBFreshCauliflowower2/$300
There’s more online For more stories and web
exclusives visit oakbaynews.com
PHARMASAVE®
Serving Oak Bay for 49 Years at 2200 Oak Bay AvenueSale from October 26 - Nov 5
Webber Naturals – Max Strength Melatonin
& Bonus Sleep Mask
$1299 $1299Tylenol Arthritis Pain
650 mg 200 Caplet
$699
Rescue Pastilles Natural Stress Relief
$329
Redoxon Vitamin C 1000 mg
Orange or Lemon $499
Jamieson Vit C 500 mg 100 caplets
$1499
Swiss Omega Plus 3-6-9 120 Soft Gels
$1299
Pharmasave Daily Low-Dose ASA
81 mg 180 tablets $12.99
Pharmasave 29 Essential Vitamins
& Minerals 100 caplets
$899
FLU CLINICSNov 1 9am - 6pmNov 3 11am - 7pmNov 4 9am - 6pmNov 5 10am - 5pm
Please book an appointment.
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 A11
Looking for your Thrifty Foods Flyer?Here’s where you can fi nd it!
• Wednesdays in your local Black Press community newspaper
• Online at www.thriftyfoods.com/fl yer
• Pick up a copy instore at your neighbourhood Thrifty Foods
thriftyfoods.com
Always lots of deals to bring home!
*Some restrictions may apply. See Club for more details. Limited time only.
Visit us online: www.vifi tness.ca
100% Island Owned!
VI Fitnessfor Women
Nanaimo
250-758-9890
VI FitnessCo-EdNanaimo
250-756-2985
VI Fitnessfor Women
Oak Bay
250-595-3354
VI Fitnessfor Women
West Shore
250-478-3334
VI Fitnessfor WomenCampbell River
250-286-1019
VI Fitnessfor Women
Courtenay
250-338-9247
VI Fitnessfor Women
Saanichton
250-652-5498
VI FitnessCo-Ed
Saanichton
250-652-5444
VI Fitnessfor Women
Victoria
250-477-9299
VI FitnessCo-EdVictoria
250-477-9299
Co-Ed & For Women
VICTORIA - 401-3980 Shelbourne St.
For Women
OAK BAY - 2040 Oak Bay Ave.For Women & Co-Ed
SAANICHTON - 6772 Oldfi eld Rd.
For Women
WEST SHORE - 947 Langford Pkwy.
www.facebook.com/VIFitnesscentres
WE OFFER:• Personal Training • Nutrition Programs • Child Minding • Tanning
• Group Fitness Classes • Much, much more!
For a limited time only we will be offering 38 women the opportunity to assume a membership at VI Fitness with
$0 Enrollment!These memberships have reverted back to VI Fitness from members
who have relocated and have not transferred their membership.
CALL NOW BEFORE THEY’RE ALL GONE!WE
we will be offering 38 women the a membership at VI Fitness with
erted back to VI Fitness from members ve not transferred their membership.
ORE THEY’RE ALL GONE
SAVE!*
Assume a membership &
Last Chance!
Offer ends
Oct. 31
• FREE Consultation • FREE Adjustments
Conrad De Palma Denturist
(250) 595-16653581 Shelbourne Streeth
WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW!
Happiness isa beautiful smile!
((hhhhh
Walk-In Denture Clinic
Real Estate Sales
250-595-1535 mikeboorman.com
Mike Boorman
“Serving Victoria For 4 Generations”
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 • A11
Erin McCrackenNews staff
Standing in his backyard oasis, Peter McCoppin flips through photos of the yard taken before its transformation.
He points to a picture of a typical grass lawn that sur-rounded his Saxe Point home in Esquimalt, that is, until he decided a makeover was in order and the grass had to go after he purchased the property in 2006.
“It was pretty neglected and over-grown,” said McCop-pin. “Lawn gives noth-ing to nature.”
The decision to go lawn-free raised some eyebrows in the neighbour-hood, but McCoppin and View Royal resident Lorraine Locherty, owner of Urban Habitats Gardening Services and the yard’s designer, are used to pushing creative boundaries.
McCoppin has conducted sym-phony orchestras on four continents, founded the Victoria Symphony Splash and is now a leadership coach.
Locherty was an award-winning investigative reporter and deputy news editor at the Calgary Herald.
Now their landscaped work of art is gaining national attention. It drew a news team from Canadian Gardening
magazine in late September, which is profiling McCoppin’s garden in print next year.
A Gardens West magazine team is planning to come next spring to take photos for publication next summer.
Visitors to McCoppin’s backyard marvel over a charming pathway that weaves past ornamental grasses, flow-ers and bushes and under an apple tree. Artichokes, strawberries, figs and red currants grow alongside flowers and other peren-nials.
“You’ll see a rose and then zucchini and beside that, evergreen huckle-
berry,” Locherty said.“To be self-sustaining in this world,
that’s forward-thinking, and it works with nature,” McCoppin said. “We talk about the 100-mile diet. What about the one-mile diet?”
They are hoping the national atten-tion will generate interest in one-hour online gardening classes that Locherty hopes to begin teaching this fall from McCoppin’s backyard.
The goal is to inspire and show oth-ers how to create their own habitats.
“It’s creating a living space,” Locherty said of her preference for going lawn-free.
“This is better,” McCoppin added. “This is paradise.”
Maestro’s garden garners national magazine attention
“You’ll see a rose and then zucchini and beside that, evergreen huckleberry.”– Lorraine Locherty
A12 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWSA12 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
THE ARTSThe Victoria-raised, internationally acclaimed tenor performs his annual holiday-themed concert. Tickets start at $32.50, available at the Royal or McPherson box offices or at www.rmts.bc.ca.
Hot ticket:A Candlelight Christmas
with Ken Lavigne,Royal Theatre, Dec. 5
Queen’s writer of music comes to VictoriaSam Van SchieNews staff
The man who writes music for the Queen of England will make his first trip to Victoria to see a local ensemble première a compo-sition he wrote for them.
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies – whose duties as the Mas-ter of the Queen’s Music recently included writ-ing a symphony for the Queen’s Diamond Jubi-lee celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne – was commissioned by Victo-ria’s Aventa Ensemble to write a piece for its horn trio.
Aventa artistic direc-tor and conductor Bill Linwood waited six years for the music to be written. In that time he never actually spoke to Sir Davies directly.
“We agreed (through Davies’ agents) on the instrumentation we wanted, and from there he was given carte blanche,” Linwood explained. “We really had no idea
what we’d get.”The sheet music for a 15-minute
composition called Stormwatch, Stormfall arrived last spring, with a comment from Davies explain-ing it was inspired by the unusu-ally strong winter storms that had blown amid his remote home in the Orkney Islands, north of Scot-
land.The three musi-
cians it was written for – Darnell Linwood on French horn, violinist John Lowry and pianist Miranda Wong – spent their summer piecing together how the music was meant to sound.
“It’s never been recorded, so we have nothing to work off,” Darnell said. “It’s like putting together a
puzzle and hoping you have the pieces right.”
The trio will perform the piece for Davies a few days before its public debut.
“He might tell us to bring out cer-tain parts, play something louder or softer, or breathe at a different
spot – it’s not likely we’ve been playing it exactly right, but I’m hoping we’re close,” Darnell said. “It’s nerve-wracking. You want him to be proud of what we’ve done with his music.”
The world première of Storm-watch, Stormfall is set for Nov. 1, 8 p.m., at University of Victoria’s Phillip T. Young Recital Hall in the MacLaurin Building. Entrance to the concert is free. There will also be a pre-concert talk 45 minutes
before the show.Additionally, Davies will speak
on his life and work on Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., in UVic’s Bob Wright Centre in the Sciences building, an event arranged by music profes-sor Christopher Butterfield, who saw Davies speak in England many years back.
“He’s very personable and entertaining, and he’s had a long and productive career,” Butterfield said. “When I’d heard he’d be in
Victoria, I just thought it would be a shame not to have him speak.”
The 77-year-old composer has written music for operas, ballets and musical theatre. He’s com-posed eight symphonies, 14 con-certos and several orchestral works. Widely recognized as one of the best living composers, Davies was knighted in 1987 and took his position in the Royal Household in 2004.
The Aventa Ensemble’s horn trio will play the premiere of a composition by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Master of the Queen’s Music, in a free concert at UVic on Nov. 1.
File photo
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
VICTORIA
NEW LOCATION: 3170 TILLICUM RD. LOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 A13OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A13
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Tutu, two dresses in onePamela Martin of Éla design shows off her custom-designed tutus during the Esquimalt Harvest of the Arts event Sunday at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. Two of her dresses have been made specifically for the performance of Peter and the Wolf, coming up on Nov. 5 at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St.
Promising exhibitsettling in at art gallery
Explore art and language at an installation of pieces by Vancouver artist Alison MacTaggart.
The work offers her perspective on inventors’ and artists’ quests to devise solutions to problems, as well as come up with new ideas.
Promising Objects, which runs Oct. 28 to Jan. 15 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, bridges the dis-ciplines of sculpting, drawing and writing.
An opening reception and artist talk takes place tomorrow (Oct. 27) at 7:30 p.m. in the LAB Gallery at the main art gallery, 1040 Moss St.
Blues music on tapfor all-night fundraiser
Eight hours of music by eight local blues band are on order for the Victoria Blues Society’s annual fundraiser, Bluestravaganza.
Music runs from 4 p.m. to mid-night on Saturday, Nov. 5.
The participating bands are Islander, the Dr. Bones Blues Proj-ect, Harris Gilmore and the Mojos, Davelectro and the G-Men, the Deb Rhymer Band, Slim and the Deuces, the Bill Johnson Blues Band and McKinley Wolf.
The event happens at the Upper Deck Bar and Grill, 229 Gorge Rd. East, and also features a silent auc-tion.
Tickets are $20 at the door.For more information, go to
victoriabluessociety.ca.
Medicine-inspired exhibit showing at Open Space
Topics from addiction to the way artificial light affects people’s circa-dian rhythms are on display in an upcoming festival.
Off Label is a week of gallery exhibitions at Open Space, 510 Fort St., and at the University of Victoria’s David Strong building. Off Label is a term for using medicine illicitly to derive new forms of treat-ment.
The festival starts today (Oct. 26) and ends Nov. 2. The exhibits show at Open Space and talks are at UVic.
For a complete schedule on dis-plays, visit www.digitalartweeks.ethz.ch.
ClarificationIn the article “Theatre staging
drives social change: author” (Arts, Oct. 21), a quote that ended with, “But you can never take away their story,” was incorrectly attributed to University of Victoria instructor Will Weigler.
The statement was actually a paraphrase of a comment made by Virginia-based Roadside Theatre playwright and actor Ron Short.
ARTS EVENTSIN BRIEF
*Redeemable at participating BC Casinos and Chances locations. Must be 19 years of age or older. Valid identification may be required. Present this to restaurant staff upon seating. 1 coupon per party required. Cannot be combined with BC Gold discounts and/or any other offer. Discounts exclude tax, tips and/or alcohol where applicable. Limited one offer per party. Maximum dining discount is 40% which is only offered to groups of 4 or more. Some restrictions may apply. Offer is subject to change. Nontransferable and no cash value.
CUT OUT THIS COUPON (OR DOWNLOAD IT AT FACEBOOK.COM/BCCASINOS) AND PRESENT IT TO YOUR SERVER.
From 5pm, Oct 12 - Nov 17, 2011.
Bring your friends to View Royal Casino and get*:
every Wednesday and Thursday.It’s Friendsday Night,
Parties of two: 20% off your meal. Parties of three: 30% off your meal. Parties of four or more: 40% off your meal.
Plus $5 each in FREE slot play.1708 Island Highway, View Royal
250.391.0311 . viewroyalcasino.com
Where the fun starts!
Caring is what we do best.Berwick Retirement Communities
off ers supportive care for those needing a little extra assistance.
Short term stays are also available for those recuperating from an illness or caregiver respite relief.
Find out what a caring place Berwick is, and live well, here.
CALL BERWICK HOUSE: 250-721-4062 4062 Shelbourne St.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONWWW.BERWICKRETIREMENT.COM
VICTORIA OWNED & MANAGED
A little extra goes a long way.
BERWICKR E T I R E M E N T
C O M M U N I T I E S
CALL BERWICK ROYAL OAK: 250-386-4680
4680 Elk Lake Dr.
A14 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
1. How often do you read...? Daily Every Every Three times Once week other week per month per month
www.oakbaynews.com ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍The Oak Bay News ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
2. How many people in your household read The Oak Bay News? 0 1 2 3 4 or more
under 18 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍age 18-35 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍age 36-49 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍age 50-65 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍65 or older ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
3. What stories, articles, photos and features are most important to you in your local newspaper?
Very important Somewhat Not important to me important to me
Breaking news stories that affect my community ❍ ❍ ❍Stories on local government and the school district ❍ ❍ ❍Photos of local people ❍ ❍ ❍Advertising, ‘what’s on sale’ or local deals ❍ ❍ ❍Stories about local people ❍ ❍ ❍Stories about local businesses ❍ ❍ ❍Stories about local sports and athletes ❍ ❍ ❍Stories on local events ❍ ❍ ❍Recipes, tips and helpful info ❍ ❍ ❍Buying or selling with classi ed ads ❍ ❍ ❍Job opportunities ❍ ❍ ❍
4. Do you use the yers/inserts delivered with The Oak Bay News?
Frequently Sometimes NeverAppliances ❍ ❍ ❍Clothing and accessories ❍ ❍ ❍Groceries ❍ ❍ ❍ Health/personal care ❍ ❍ ❍ Furnishings or beds ❍ ❍ ❍ Home Improvement or yard products ❍ ❍ ❍ TV, computer, phones ❍ ❍ ❍ Sporting goods ❍ ❍ ❍ Fast Food ❍ ❍ ❍
5. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or used vehicle in the near future? If so, what type and when?
Next 3 months Next 6 months Next year NoCar ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍Minivan ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍Pickup Truck ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍Compact SUV ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍Full size SUV ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍Camper or Trailer ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
6. Which mini-luxuries are you most likely to spend on in your household? Frequently Sometimes NeverDining out ❍ ❍ ❍Car detailing ❍ ❍ ❍Manicure, pedicure, hair styling ❍ ❍ ❍ Clothing, shoes & accessories ❍ ❍ ❍ Pre-made or ordered-in meals ❍ ❍ ❍ Movies and entertainment ❍ ❍ ❍ Plants, owers, candles, etc ❍ ❍ ❍ Festivals or live theatre ❍ ❍ ❍ Golf ❍ ❍ ❍Tickets to professional sports ❍ ❍ ❍ Trips to a casino ❍ ❍ ❍ Chocolates, baking or confections ❍ ❍ ❍ Pet grooming ❍ ❍ ❍
7. Are you planning to purchase any of the following in the near future? Yes within Yes within no plans 3 months 6 months to buyAppliances ❍ ❍ ❍Furniture ❍ ❍ ❍Home improvement products ❍ ❍ ❍Home improvement contractor or service ❍ ❍ ❍Outdoor furniture or features ❍ ❍ ❍TV, computer or tablet ❍ ❍ ❍Cell phone ❍ ❍ ❍Mini-holiday 3 days or less ❍ ❍ ❍Major travel ❍ ❍ ❍
8. Does anyone in your household plan to purchase real estate in the next 12 months? yes noFirst home ❍ ❍ New build home ❍ ❍Custom build home ❍ ❍Detached house ❍ ❍Duplex ❍ ❍Condo ❍ ❍Resort property ❍ ❍
9. Do you....? Frequently Sometimes Never
Shop locally for most goods and services ❍ ❍ ❍Feel local service and relationships are ❍ ❍ ❍ important to earn your business Research online prior to store purchase ❍ ❍ ❍Buy online ❍ ❍ ❍Visit www.oakbaynews.com for local news & information ❍ ❍ ❍Engage regularly with social media ❍ ❍ ❍ (Facebook, Twitter etc) Use or like coupons ❍ ❍ ❍Buy mostly brand name items ❍ ❍ ❍Buy mostly bargain items ❍ ❍ ❍Shop in Saanich for some goods and services ❍ ❍ ❍Shop in Langford for some goods and services ❍ ❍ ❍Shop in Victoria for some goods and services ❍ ❍ ❍
10. Do you...? Frequently Sometimes Never
Listen to the radio ❍ ❍ ❍Listen to a local radio station ❍ ❍ ❍Listen to CBC radio ❍ ❍ ❍ Listen to satellite or mp3 ❍ ❍ ❍
11. Do you live in Oak Bay?❍ Yes ❍ No If no, please specify_________________________________________
Or you can fill out the survey online…
Please mail or drop off completed survey to:
818 Broughton StreetVictoria, BC V8W 1E4
One survey and entry per person. Must be 19 years or older to participate. Contest deadline Nov. 18, 2011. Cash prize accepted as awarded. Winner will be a random draw of all survey entries.
yy
f completed survey to:
older to participate.s awarded.
Or you can visit oakbaynews.com and click on the “Survey and Win” banner.
First and Last Name ___________________________________________
Email address ________________________________________________
Daytime phone number ________________________________________
At the Oak Bay News we always put our readers fi rst. That way we keep you
informed and connected with your community.
We’d like you to assist our efforts by answering a few
simple questions about what’s important to you.
WIN$500
Please take our 5 minute survey and we’ll enter you for a chance to win… $500 CASH!!
We’d like to know you better.OR ONLINE AT: www.surveymonkey.com/s/8YGC3RJ
WIN$500!
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A15
©MasterCard & PayPass are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Back a licensee of the marks. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial banking services are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC. PC points loyalty program is provided by President’s Choice Services Inc. ©PC, President’s Choice, President’s Choice Financial and Fresh Financial Thinking are registered trademarks of Loblaws Inc. Trademarks use under licence.
Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (fl avour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2011 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.
10¢per litre in
receive
with each gasoline purchaseredeem for merchandise at the store
OCTOBERTHURSDAY
27WEDNESDAY
26
City: Duncan / Campbell River / Victoria File Name: SS.Wk43.1026.DuncanCampVict.BigBrand Run Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
Size: Tab — 10.25” X 13.6”
Prices are in effect until Thursday, October 27, 2011 or while stock lasts.
269
1309
598
448328
387
1269
2/500
246
899
40’s
125 count, 1.44 kg
Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Rice Krispies or Mini-wheats, selectedvarieties, 775 g-1.3 kg
product of Canada, Canada fancy grade
club size
400-420 mL
assorted, 125 count, 1.56 kg
or Texas Toast, white or 100% whole wheat, 570 g
product of Canada
chick or jumbo
Wet Ones cannister
Cadbury chocolate bars fun treats
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes jumbo cereal
fresh gala applespork tenderloin
Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner
Maynards fun treats
Wonder sandwich bread
fresh pumpkins
live Atlantic lobster
each
each
each
/lb7.23/kg
each
each
or 2.99 each
each
each/lb
19.82/kg
370995 / 350183 / 537950 / 538663
577655
347884
701562316522
798898
971703
220419
702807
328582 / 249043
Limit 4,
after limit price 3.99 ea.
Limit 4,
after limit price 8.49 ea.
Limit 4,
after limit price 5.68 ea.
FREE of artifi cial
preservatives
6 lb bag
WOMENS SLEEVE SCOOP TEE original price $12ea NOW 2/$16
WOMENS PACKAWAY JACKEToriginal price $49 NOW $34
PRICES IN EFFECTWED-THUR
OCT 26-NOV 3
Limit 1,
after limit price 15.75 ea.
800
1500
1200
600
45”
skeleton and bones set
lightning witch or vampire
face changing pumpkin
hanging ghost 31”
adult costumes from $10.50-$36.75children’s costumes from $6.75-$29.25
was $14
was $29
was $24
was $9
NOW
NOW
NOW
NOW
each
each
each
each
392988
191415
923454
693321
809112 / 107791 / 354001
Effective October 26-30, 2011. Some items may not be available in all stores.
25%save
hhchilililddren’’s costtumes frff om $$$66 7575 $$ 929 2255
on assorted Halloween costumes!
With a $250 purchase from Oct. 21st to Oct. 27th
drive home with aCars 2 DVD
after November 1st*
*Present the in-store coupon with your purchase of at least $250 before applicable taxes at Real Canadian Superstore locations (excluding purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated) between Friday, October 21st, until closing Thursday, October 27th, 2011, we will give you a voucher redeemable for one (1) CARS 2 Single Disc DVD (NG969898) that releases on November 1st 2011. Please bring voucher and original sales receipt to Customer Service at the same store as your original purchase to pick up your copy between November 1st, 2011 and November 15th, 2011. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. (®) Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved.
See Cars 2 display in-store for coupon!
A16 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect, for a three (3) year-term commencingDecember, 2011 terminating after the election held in 2014 in accordance with the legisla-tion in the Local government Act (2014), to fi ll the offi ces of Trustee on the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election by Voting, and for whom the votes will be received are listed below:
SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES – NINE TO BE ELECTED:
Surname Given Names Residential Address
ALPHA Catherine 695 Polyanthus Crescent, Victoria, BC V8Z 2J3BRATZER David 1023 Leeds Place Victoria, BC V8X 4B8FERRIS Tom 2811 Prior Street, Victoria, BC V8T 3Y2HOLLAND Jim 1975 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 1W2HORSMAN Bev 3931 Rainbow Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2A3LEONARD Elaine 570 O’Connell Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 2C4LORING-KUHANGA Edith 4169 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1L3McEVOY Michael 4345 Gordon Head Avenue, Victoria, BC V8N 3Y4McNALLY Diane 353A Linden Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 4G1NOHR Deborah 943 Hampshire Road, Victoria, BC V8S 3S4ORCHERTON Peg 2653 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8T 3H1PAYNTER Rob 1333 George Street, Victoria, BC V8S1A8PITRE Dave 4208 Rossiter Drive, Victoria, BC V8N 4S7RAND David 405- 649 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5H8STERN Richard 1658 Feltham Road, Saanich, BC V8N 6A6YOUNG John A. 204-850 Rupert Terrace, Victoria, BC V8W 2K2
General Voting Day will be opened on Saturday, November 19, 2011, to qualifi ed electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) at the following places:
The Corporation of the City of VictoriaBurnside Community School 3130 Jutland RoadCentral Baptist Church 833 Pandora AvenueCook Street Village Activity Centre 380 Cook StreetGeorge Jay Elementary School 1118 Princess StreetJames Bay Community School 140 Oswego StreetJames Bay New Horizons Centre 234 Menzies StreetMargaret Jenkins School 1824 Fairfi eld RoadOaklands Elementary School 2827 Belmont AvenueQuadra Elementary School Gymnasium 3031 Quadra StreetSir James Douglas Elementary School Gymnasium 401 Moss StreetSundance Elementary School Gymnasium 1625 Bank StreetVictoria West Community Centre 521 Craigfl ower Road
The Corporation of the Township of EsquimaltThe Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt Municipal Hall 1229 Esquimalt Road
The Corporation of the District of Oak BayMonterey Centre 1442 Monterey AvenueMonterey Middle School Gymnasium 851 Monterey AvenueEmmanuel Baptist Church 212 Cedar Hill Cross Road
That portion of the Corporation of the District of Saanich lying withinSchool District 61 (Greater Victoria)Campus View Elementary School Gymnasium 3900 Gordon Head RoadCedar Hill Middle School Gymnasium 3910 Cedar Hill Road Cloverdale Elementary School Gymnasium 3427 Quadra StreetCordova Bay Elementary School Gymnasium 5238 Cordova Bay RoadDoncaster Elementary School Gymnasium 1525 Rowan StreetFrank Hobbs Elementary School Gymnasium 3875 Haro Road Glanford Middle School Gymnasium 4140 Glanford AvenueGordon Head Middle School Gymnasium 1671 Kenmore RoadHillcrest Elementary School Gymnasium 4421 GreentreeTerraceLochside Elementary School Gymnasium 1145 Royal Oak DriveProspect Lake Elementary School Gymnasium 321 Prospect Lake RoadReynolds Secondary School Gymnasium 3963 Borden Street Royal Oak Middle School Gymnasium 4564 West Saanich RoadSpectrum Community School Lunchroom 957 Burnside Road WestTillicum Elementary School Gymnasium 3155 Albina Street Victoria Pacifi c Rim Alliance Church Gymnasium 792 Townley Street
The Town of View RoyalView Royal Elementary School Gymnasium 218 Helmcken Road
That portion of the District of Highlands lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria)District of Highlands Municipal Hall 1980 Millstream Road
That portion of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area lying within School District No.61 (Greater Victoria)View Royal Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room 218 Helmcken Road
And such voting places shall be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be available at the following places on the dates and hours stated:
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA AT VICTORIA CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE (DOUGLAS AND PANDORA) on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Monday, November 14, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT AT THE DISTRICT OF ESQUIMALT MUNICIPAL HALL, 1229 Esquimalt Road, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY AT THE OAK BAY MUNICIPAL HALL, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 and Wednesday November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THEDISTRICT OF SAANICH LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL, 770 Vernon Avenue, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Monday, November 14, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL AT THE VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL HALL, 45 VIEW ROYAL AVENUE on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS AT THE DISTICT OF HIGHLANDS MUNICIPAL HALL, 1980 MILLSTREAM ROAD on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE RURAL PORTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) LYING WITHIN JUAN de FUCA ELECTORAL AREA OF THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 62 (SOOKE) BOARD OFFICES, 3143 JACKLIN ROAD, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION To register as an elector at the time of voting, you will be required to make a declaration stating that you meet the following requirements:
• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• Resident of BC for a least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• Resident or registered owner of real property in the School District for at
least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and• Not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.
Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.
Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.
Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this twenty fourth (24th) day of October, 2011.
Thomas F. MooreChief Election Offi cer
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 61 (GREATER VICTORIA)NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
NOTICE OF ADVANCE AND VOTING DAY OPPORTUNITIES
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A17
Football Rams host New West at RAP
The Mount Douglas Rams senior football team to looks to regain its win-ning form this Friday when the New Westminster Hyacks visit Royal Ath-letic Park.
Kick off is 3:30 p.m. with the junior teams playing at 1 p.m.
The Rams are recovering from a huge game, having lost to the Vancou-ver College Fighting Irish 24-19 in Van-couver on Saturday.
Quarterback Jordan Deverill threw 15 passes for 232 yards and a 22-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Young. Ter-rell Davis scored a 90-yard kickoff
return for the Rams’ only other touch-down.
Earlier in the week the junior Rams showed another glimpse of the Rams’ promising future by knocking off the junior Fighting Irish 34-6.
Prior to playing the Fighting Irish the senior Rams were ranked 11th in the country by Can-ada Football Chat.
Hockey season ends for Vikes women
The UVic Vikes women’s field hockey season closed with a 2-2 tie against the Calgary Dinos on Sunday. The Dinos will host the CIS National Championships while the young Vikes squad finished with a 2-8-2 record.
Vikes Marisa Davidson and Sam Purcell scored in Sunday’s tie, while Courtney Low and Whitney Siegmann scored in the Vikes’ 6-2 loss to Calgary on Saturday.
Meanwhile, coaches voted Victoria product Robyn Pendleton as the 2011
Canada West field hockey MVP. The fourth-year kinesi-ology student was second in Canada West soring with six goals, which helped the UBC Thunderbirds to first place, a ninth straight conference title and a spot at next month’s nationals in Calgary.
UVic and national team player Kaitlyn Williams was named Canada West goal-keeper of the year. Williams split the fall between the two teams and was in net for both of UVic’s wins.
Game nightVictoria Grizzlies host Cowichan Valley Capitals at Bear Mountain Arena, 7:15 p.m. tonight.
Travis PatersonNews staff
The thing scouts will tell you about Wade Murphy is he’s still growing.
Not just his physical size, but his game as well.
With that in mind, the Vic-toria Grizzlies forward is content to play this season and next in the B.C. Hockey League before joining Merri-mack College in Massachu-setts for 2013.
“I’m OK with it. There’s things in my game that need work, (such as) my defensive zone and physical play,” Mur-phy said.
Murphy’s commitment to Merrimack came just last week, with a “full-ride” scholarship on the table. He turned away offers from other schools, including Penn State.
Thing is, the upside is start-ing to look way up for the late-bloomer out of the Spectrum Hockey Academy and junior B Saanich Braves.
“I remember first seeing Murphy as a 14-year-old. He was small, but you could already see he was a smart player and a great passer,” said Grizzlies assistant coach and general manager Vic Ger-vais.
“He plays smart in all three zones and is doing a good job on the wall.”
As of Monday, Murphy was
leading the Grizzlies’ resurrec-tion (6-6) after the team went winless in the first five games of the season. He’s on pace for 144 points with 10 goals and 24 points in his first 11 games. It’s already eight more points than Murphy scored in 56 games last season.
Add to that Murphy is now 6-foot, 180 lbs., and just turned 18 on Saturday – the same day as the team’s 7-5 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs, in which Murphy recorded three assists for the second-straight game.
“It’s Tyler Bozak-type num-bers, three and four points a game,” Gervais said, referring to the 128 points scored by the current Toronto Maple Leafs centre when he was with the Grizzlies in 2006-07.
Gervais was at the helm as general manager in 2009-10 when Murphy regularly prac-tised with the Grizzlies in the afternoon before crossing town to suit up for the Saan-ich Braves at night.
Since that time the Grizzlies have moved a lot of players in and out but Murphy was
never on the block, Gervais said.
“Here’s a prime example of why you don’t trade a guy like that. We always knew (Murphy) had it in him (to score points),” Gervais said. “We were starting to wonder whether he was going to pro-duce and now he’s dominat-ing the league on a line with (Wes) Myron and (Jarryd) Ten Vaanholt. They’re big and they’re tough to handle.”
Murphy joins Grizzlies blueliner Nolan de Jong as the most recent players from Spectrum’s academy to sign NCAA deals. In September, the 16-year-old de Jong com-mitted to Cornell University for 2014. Fellow Grizzlies player Braxton Bilous is also committed to Merrimack for
2013. Murphy and Myron have
played together since their days as minor hockey players and most recently in major midget with the 2008-09 South Island Thunderbirds.
It’s only a matter of time before Myron is the next Griz-zly to sign an NCAA deal, added the coach.
“Myron’s flying around this week to St. Cloud, Boston and North Hampshire universi-ties.”
Next in lineSaanich Braves rookie
Shawn McBride is only 16 years old but has 10 points in his first 12 games and is one to watch, Gervais said.
SPORTS
SPORTSNEWS IN BRIEF
Don Denton/News staff
Robyn Fraser, Carlene Fanthorpe and Sean Harrington, all members of Esquimalt High school’s curling academy, watch a promotional video during the press conference for the 2013 World Men’s Curling Championship held at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
World Men’s curling could bump Royals’ playoff datesTravis PatersonNews staff
When the 2013 World Men’s Curling Champion-ship in Victoria was announced last week, a new generation of curlers was there for the historic occasion.
Two dozen members of the Esquimalt High curl-ing academy, a program born from the Victoria Curling Foundation legacy of the 2005 World Men’s championship, attended the press conference in the restaurant at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Executive board member Graham Prouse of the World Curling Federation made the announcement for the 12-team event, which will run March 30 to April 7 in 2013.
Esquimalt Grade 12 students Robyn Fraser, Car-lene Fanthorpe and Sean Harrington did not get to any matches in 2005 but all hope to attend the competition in 2013 World Men’s.
“It’s really exciting, just the chance to see world-class curlers here in town,” Fraser said.
A longtime curler, Fraser was among the specta-tors at the Scotties in 2009 in Victoria. This year she supported Fanthorpe’s decision to join the curling academy though the latter had no previous experience with the sport.
“It’s been really welcoming and fun. I’m not sure if I’d be playing otherwise,” said Fanthorpe of the academy.
The same goes for Harrington. A regular on the school’s wrestling and soccer teams, Harrington will learn curling in his final year.
The academy practices three times per week and most members will play in the Optimist Club’s high school curling league this winter.
“There could be five Esquimalt teams playing in the high school league this winter, I’m looking forward to it,” Harrington said.
Royal regardsDave Dakers, president of RG Properties sports
and entertainment division, which operates Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, is excited about the return of the world men’s curling championship. However, the tournament does pose a potential problem for the WHL’s Victoria Royals, the rink’s main tenant.
“The Royals will hopefully be in a playoff run at that time but (that would be) a problem we’d love to have,” Dakers said. “If we have to play at Bear Mountain (Arena) or elsewhere, that’s fine by me.”
Curling, and the kids
No moreWAITING
Travis Paterson/News staff
Wade Murphy is the latest Victoria Grizzlies player to sign an NCAA scholarship, having received a full ride to Merrimack College in Massachusetts, beginning 2013.
Saanich’s Wade Murphy part of Grizzlies offensive explosion
“We were starting to wonder whether (Murphy) was going to produce and now he’s dominating the league...”
– Vic Gervais
Robyn Pendleton
A18 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
CurlingResults from Petersen Tax 55+ Open Bonspiel, Oct. 17-19, hosted by Esquimalt Curling Club
at Archie Browning Sports CentreA Event: 1st: Stuart Roche, Wayne Silver, George Marcyniuk, John Fraser; Esquimalt CC2nd: Ron Danderfer, Paul Malnarich, Bob Tompson, Pat Tompson; Esquimalt CC3rd: Bruce Joanisse, Al Orton, Gord Barefoot, Doug Robertson; Victoria CC
4th: James Turner, Winston Court, Glen Eddy, Randy McLeod; Duncan CCB Event1st: Lawrence Woytowich, Wayne Scott, Paul Addison, Frank Nash; Glen Meadows CC2nd: John Taparowski, Allan Carter, Tom Goodchild, Irv Lund; Esquimalt CC3rd: Cliff Merriam, Dick McCarthy, Jim Bow-dige, Bill Kohlman; Kerry Park CC4th: Tom Matheson, David Lloyd, Stephen Willes, Dennis Searle; Duncan CCC Event:1st: Georges Bombezin, Bud Harbidge, Stelio Tedesco, Dave Smith; Esquimalt CC2nd: Tom Melnyk, John Errington, Denis Erickson, Larry Vantreight; Victoria CC3rd: Dave Davies, Ken O’Connor, Harry Drage, Bob McKie; Esquimalt CC
4th: Lyle Sheepwash, Al Brown, Ray Holman, Ray Nutenson; Kerry Park CC
HockeyB.C. Hockey League standings
Coastal Conf. GP W L T OL Pts GF GASurrey 12 7 3 0 2 16 36 32Pow. River 13 7 5 1 0 15 40 32Cowichan 11 6 4 1 0 13 39 34Victoria 12 6 6 0 0 12 53 54Alberni 11 5 5 1 0 11 39 39Coquitlam 11 5 5 1 0 11 38 42Nanaimo 11 4 4 0 3 11 42 40Langley 12 5 7 0 0 10 28 42
Victoria Hockey League standingsLeague GP W L OL Pts GF GA Stingers 8 8 0 0 16 51 24Knights 8 5 2 1 11 35 28Lions 7 4 2 1 9 27 24Sharks 6 4 2 0 8 23 15Stars 7 4 3 0 8 29 24Tritons 9 3 6 0 6 20 33Rangers 7 0 6 1 1 11 28Brewers 8 0 7 1 1 16 36
V. I. Junior Hockey League standingsSouth Div. GP W L OL Pts GF GAVictoria 14 12 1 1 25 65 31Kerry Park 14 7 7 0 14 53 61Peninsula 13 6 6 1 13 54 58Saanich 13 4 6 3 11 53 60
Sports stats
A22 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - VICTORIA NEWS
Glacier Kings ice Cougars streak
Last week (Oct. 20), the Comox Valley Glacier Kings defeated the Victoria Cou-gars 5-3 at Archie Brown-ing Sports Centre, ending a Cougars’ point streak that spanned 42 days.
Since opening the Van-couver Island Junior Hockey League season with a 9-0 win over the Oceanside Gen-erals on Sept. 8, the Cougars won 11 of 12 games in regu-lation, piling up 23 of a pos-sible 24 points.
It didn’t take long for the Cougars (12-1-1) to recip-rocate, as they came right back with a 2-1 win over the Glacier Kings (10-2-1) in Comox the next night (Oct. 21).
Junior B rivals collide at Archie Browning arena
tomorrow night (Oct. 27, starting at 7:15 p.m.) as the Saanich Braves visit the Cougars. It’s the first of a home-and-home series between the two teams that finishes at Pearkes arena, 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Friday’s game is the Braves’ annual “Pink in the Rink” breast cancer fund-raiser.
Grizzlies growl on junior-A circuit
Call it a slow awakening from the offseason slumber. But the Victoria Grizzlies are now wide awake.
After losing the first five games of the season, the red hot Grizzlies (6-6) turned things around with six wins in their last seven games.
The Cowichan Capitals visit the Grizzlies tonight (Oct. 26) at Bear Mountain Arena, faceoff at 7:15 p.m. The Grizzlies won a 7-5 barnburner over the Chilli-wack Chiefs on Saturday and a topped the Langley River-
men 7-1 on Thursday. Wes Myron recorded a hat
trick against the Rivermen and Mike Moran recorded a hat trick against the Chiefs.
Chargers swing to fourth at nats
The Camosun Chargers’ men’s golf team just missed a medal, finishing fourth at the Canadian Collegiate Ath-letic Association’s National Golf Championships.
Rodd Brudenell River Golf Course hosted the three-day event, which ran Oct. 19 to 22 in Roseneath, P.E.I.
It was the last chance at nationals for fifth-year play-ers Phil Kondrak, Jordan Krulicki and Kevin Walz, who were joined by third-year Justin Deol and second-year Jared Hundza.
Toronto’s Humber College won the tourney with a total of 587 shots. The Chargers (613) tied for third with Uni-versity of the Fraser Valley but lost in a tiebreaker.
Walz led the Chargers with
a 150 total, shooting 75 on both days. Hundza (Pacific Christian) and Kondrak (St. Andrews) each shot 156 while Krulicki (Red Deer) was one stroke over par at 157.
The Chargers won the eight-team PacWest golf title earlier this year, four strokes ahead of Fraser Valley.
Atom Ice Hawks bury Sno-Kings in Seattle
The Victoria Ice Hawks atom A rep hockey team returned triumphant from Seattle last weekend, having won the atom-aged (9-10) Ice Breaker Tournament. The Ice Hawks beat the West Vancouver Thunder 7-3 in the final.
In pool play the Ice Hawks defeated West Vancouver 5-2, Cloverdale 3-2 and the Seattle Admirals 11-0, then buried the Seattle Sno-Kings 5-3 in the semifinals.
Including league and tournament games, the Ice Hawks’ record is 12-1-1.
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Kicking in the rain Seven-year-old Hendriks Bissoon of Team Blue jockeys for the ball against Tomas Ernst of Team Red at Reynolds Park during the Victoria Street Soccer 12-hour soccer marathon. Ernst played seven hours of soccer and the event raised more than $1,100 for the Street Soccer team and Oxfam. Visit www.victoriastreetsoccer.com or the Victoria Street Soccer Facebook page for more information.
SPORTSNEWSIN BRIEF
REAL ESTATEHomes, Condominiums & Townhomes,
Residential & Recreational, Free Market Evaluations
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTResidential & Strata Corporation
INSURANCEHomeowners, Tenants, Condos, Commercial,
Liability, Private Auto, Marine & ICBC
ANAME
TRUSTED
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm • www.boorman.com • 250 595 15352045 Cadboro Bay Rd. (at the intersection of Fort & Foul Bay Rd)
Serving Oak Bay for over 77 years.
GIVETHEM
A PAPERROUTE!
It’s so easy to get started… call
Give them power.
Give them confidenceGive them control.
www.vicnews.com
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A19Oak Bay News Wed, Oct 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com A19
JOIN US ON:
STUDY.WORK.SUCCEES U . OS U .
D.
www.sprottshaw.com
JOIN US ON:Sprott-ShhawCOMMUNITY COLLEGES i n c e 1 9 0 3
TRAIN TO BE A HEALTHCAREASSISTANTIN VICTORIATODAY!Healthcare Assistants are prepared to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. HCA’s provide & maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort & well-being of individuals & families. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career eld.
250.384.8121CALL VICTORIA:
OINCOME PPORTUNITY
GET PAID Daily! Now accept-ing: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com
Secret Shoppers Wanted! Earn $$$ While You Shop!
We seek Shoppers for well paying survey jobs. You can earn money while shopping. It’s a stress free part time job which won’t disturb your present work; also if unem-ployed you can work it as a full time job. Interested applicants should refer all resumes/appli-cations to our email: [email protected]
TEACHERSGRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has an exciting oppor-tunity for a Beekeeping In-structor to teach courses in the recently announced Commer-cial Beekeeping program lo-cated in Fairview, Alberta. This program includes classroom study combined with a hands-on practicum. For more infor-mation visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
MID-ISLAND POTTERS 19thANNUAL POTTERY SALESaturday, October 29th, 11am-5pm Parksville Commu-nity Centre (formerly at Tigh-Na-Mara). Free admission. Door prizes. 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville
UKRAINIAN PEROGY SUPPER
Friday, Oct 28, 5-8pmUkrainian Cultural Centre
3277 Douglas Street Sponsored by
St. George’s Ukrainian Church
PERSONALS
DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
HOT GUYS! HOT CHAT! HOT FUN! Try Free! Call 250-220-3334 or 800-777-8000.www.interactivemale.com
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: PRESCRIPTIONglasses, Margate Ave., close to Beach Dr. 250-475-4412.
LOST: MISSING cat from Vin-ing St. (Vic), pure white do-mestic short haired male, neu-tered. Reward. 250-592-3493.
TRAVEL
GETAWAYS
ITALY- VILLAGE house in beautiful central Italy for rent. Call Anita 250-655-4030.
TIMESHARE
ASK YOURSELF what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will fi nd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RE-SULTS! 1-(888)879-7165.www.BuyATimeshare.com
TRAVEL
TIMESHARE
CANCEL YOUR TIME-SHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Mainte-nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.
TRAVEL
BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbfl a.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.
CHILDREN
WCHILDCARE ANTED
LOOKING FOR Childcare all day for a 3 yr old boy as well as before and afterschool care for a 7 yr old boy. Must be re-liable as well as have your own transportation. Please call 250-999-6474.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GET FREE Vending ma-chines! Retirement Income up to $100,000.00 + per year. Protected Territories, Dealers now being appointed. For De-tails CALL 1-866-668-6629 or www.tcvend.com
HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivat-ed people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
SUPERB EARNINGS with dis-count travel portal. Discounts of up to 80% on holidays. www.BonVoyage.2freedom.com250-220-1262.
TAX AND Accounting practice wanted to expand our opera-tion with or without the seller’s longer term involvement. Please respond to [email protected] or phone 403-971-7425.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CIVIL/MUNICIPAL ENGI-NEERING DIVISION MANAG-ER - McELHANNEY CON-SULTING Seeking energetic and outgoing Civil Engineers with technical, supervisory and administrative experience, to lead teams of talented engi-neers and technicians in our Victoria and Duncan offi ces. P.Eng plus 10+ years of expe-rience. Excellent career oppor-tunity. Contact Ian Whitehead (250-338-5495).
ESSO AGENCY in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, & Fort Nelson CLASS 1 DRIVER’S REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - Starting wage $30/hr - Over-time hours available - Season-al work available (winter) FAX RESUMES WITH REFER-ENCES TO (250)782-5884 ATTENTION: CHRISTIAN or email [email protected]
DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
DRIVERS, F/T & P/T forWESTSHORE TAXI 2007 Ltd. Class 4, on commission. Call 250-478-7888.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small fi rms seeking certifi ed A&P staff now. No experi-ence? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
Courses Starting Now!Get certifi ed in 13 weeks
12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC1.888.546.2886
Visit: www.lovecars.ca
EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Cater-pillar Heavy Equipment Ser-vice Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practi-cum with Finning. Potential ap-prenticeship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
GO TO your next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Me-chanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. Heavy Equipment Certifi cate. Intense shop experience. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
LOOKING FOR A powerful career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineer-ing program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class in only 1 year. 1-8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.
ONE DAY Polar Bear Tour - Jet nonstop from Edmonton to Churchill on Friday, November 11th. Experience 6 hours on a Polar Bear tundra safari. Call 1-866-460-1415 or www.classiccanadiantours.com
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefi ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected]
THE ONE - The Only - The only one in Canada! Only au-thorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
TRAIN TO Be an Apart-ment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of gradu-ates working. 31 years of suc-cess! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.
WATERCRAFT IN Summer, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in Between! Become an Out-door Power Equipment Tech-nician. GPRC’s Fairview Col-lege Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
HELP WANTED
OFA 2 or 3 required immedi-ately, construction exp. an as-set. Apply in person with re-sume and current cert. at #110-2950 Douglas St., Vic-toria, BC.
PART time seamstress re-quired for contract work at home. Industrial sewing ma-chine required. Phone 250-656-2853 for more info.
HELP WANTED
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a full time ticketed welder for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: offi [email protected].
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld con-struction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have construct-ed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
PERSONAL SERVICES
EDUCATION/TUTORING
IN-HOME TUTORING All Grades, All Subjects.
Tutor Doctor. 250-386-9333
FINANCIAL SERVICES
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLSEDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLSEDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
.com
Looking for a NEW job?
A20 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWSA20 www.oakbaynews.com Wed, Oct 26, 2011, Oak Bay News
There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.
Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
Toll Free: 1-87-STENBERG
www.stenbergcollege.com
Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
www.pioneerwest.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
NEED CASH TODAY?
✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce
www.REALCARCASH.com250-244-1560
1.877.304.7344
SMALL BUSINESS Grants- start or grow your small busi-ness. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal
since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating
assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.
Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)
RemoveYourRecord.com
DIAL-A-LAW: access free in-formation on BC law. 604-687-4680; 1-800-565-5297;www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer referral ser-vice: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
PERSONAL SERVICES
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, ed-iting, add/remove objects/peo-ple. Tribute posters, home mo-vies to CD/DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
PETS
FEED & HAY
GO GREEN, Chemical free lo-cal hay, $7.75 per bale, deliv-ered. Call 250-539-3049.
PETS
LOST MALE tabby w/white bib & paws. Reward $250. If found please call 778-440-6220.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
BUILDING SUPPLIES
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FREE ITEMS
FREE: HIDE-a-bed sofa with a good mattress & upholstered reclining chair. 250-383-7110.
FREE QUEEN box spring, exc cond., single size mattress, good cond. 250-478-7676.
FRIENDLY FRANK
2 OIL electric heaters (digital), $45 ea, near new. Call 250-381-4180.
ASPARAGUS POT, soup pot, $20 ea. new. (250)595-5734.
BRASS BED Frame, Queen, Asking $50. Call 250-370-1517.
CHANDLER 3 lights, Nurano glass, $85. (250)721-9271.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FRIENDLY FRANK
FERTILIZER SPREADER, brand new $35. 250-721-4696.
FIGURINE, TORZELLAN (boy & lamb) $50. Glass: 76”x46” & 64”x26” $49. 250-508-9008.
GOALIE EQUIPMENT- hel-met, glove, blocker, pads 24”, $95. (250)478-5205.
LARGE LITTLE Tykes Table 2 chairs, $45. Fish Tank, 10g+ more. $49. 250-544-4322.
LOVESEAT, $40. 3 occasion-al chairs (2 blue, 1 brown) $20/each. (250)478-6760.
NEW DENIM CAFTAN, Yoke embroidery, M/L. Paid $39.95. Asking $25. 250-383-4578.
OAK FRENCH artists easel with bench and tray attached, $99. Call 250-370-2905.
OLD SILVER Plated tea set. Sacrifi ce, $40. Call (250)294-1674.
ROUND OAK dining table with leaf and 4 chairs, good cond, $99. Call 250-383-7110.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 10” ta-ble saw with stand, $85. Call 250-656-1497.
VIKING RADIO- 1940’s. $99 obo. 250-477-8753.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your for-est, Burndrywood.com or 1-877-902-WOOD.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom pric-es” 25 x 40 x 12 $7350. 30 x 60 x 15 $12,700. 35 x 70 x 16 $15,990. 40 x 80 x 16 $20,990. 47 x 100 x 18 $25,800. 60 x 140 x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Com-prehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.
DO-IT YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear - Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
FURNITURE & MATTRESS Sale! Mattresses from $99., Q/S Box, Mattress Sets $199., No HST on Tools & Hdwe! BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-ellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
BOOKS BOOKS & antique paper collectibles. Qualifi ed appraisers. House calls for large libraries. Haunted Book-shop (Est. 1947)250-656-8805
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
CHEMAINUS MURAL Tour business. Includes all equip-ment and horses. Storage and horse boarding available to correct buyer. $35,000. Call (250)246-5055.
COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL
COURTENAY - For sale or Lease 1.77 Acres - Prime Commercial Across from Cost-co. Serviced. 778.918.7566
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?
Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?
We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and
House won’t sell?Can’t make payments?
We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments
and Buy it Later!
Call: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi -nances, immediate debt con-solidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.
Call 1888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Call 310.3535
WE’RE ON THE WEBThousands of ads online
updated daily
REAL ESTATE
OTHER AREAS
ARIZONA RANCH Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airportwww.sunsiteslandrush.comCall 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
ESQUIMALT (NEAR Naden), 1 & 2 bdrm suites, avail immed, on bus route, near shopping, clean & quiet. Start-ing at $700. 250-385-2004.
FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $960/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large bach, $665/mo. Avail Nov. 1. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
HILLSIDE- THE Pearl; 2 bdrm condo, 6 appls, parking, stor-age. NS/NP. $1250/mo. Call (250)652-6729.
MALAHAT 1 & 2 Bdrms- Panoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, fi rewood. $700-$1200 inclu-sive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
ROCKLAND AREA Apt, large 1 bdrm, incls heat & hot water, $860/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
SOOKE BASIN waterfront. 2 bdrm condo, recently renovat-ed. In quiet neighbourhood. $900. N/S, pets ok. Call 250-516-1408.
COTTAGES
SAANICHTON SMALL 1 bdrm cottage. References req’d. $750 inclusive. No pets. Avail immed. 250-652-3345.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
RENTALS
HOMES FOR RENT
WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.
ROOMS FOR RENT
FAIRFIELD- FULLY furn rm in lrg 1/2 duplex, close to bus, shopping, ocean, village, quiet person. Refs. $525 mo Avail Nov 1. (250)388-7600.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
COLWOOD: UTILS incl. Furn, on bus route, walking distance to beach & Royal Roads. NS, pets neg. $550. 250-889-4499.
GOLDSTREAM, (SINGLE) 1400sq ft, furn., deck & yard, lndry, hi-def TV, own bath. $650 inclusive. (250)884-0091
STORAGE
LOOKING for workshop space for Oak Bay’s Canadian College of Performing Arts. Pls call 250-595-9970 or [email protected]
SUITES, LOWER
BRENTWOOD BACHELOR Large, ground level. Priv. en-trance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $750. (250)652-9454.
C. SAANICH, 1 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl, priv ent, shared W/D, N/S, N/P, $750 mo, avail immed, call 250-213-8852.
LANGFORD 2-BDRM ground-level, private patio, 5 appls, parking. NS/NP, $1050. inclds utils. 250-634-3212.
SIDNEY, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, prkg, storage, priv ent, sea view, N/S, N/P, $1200 utils incl’d, (Immed), 250-656-6442
SIDNEY- LRG 1 bdrm bsmt suite, living & bonus rm, own laundry, shared utils. N/S pets? $800. (250)656-4584, 250-886-9411.
TRIANGLE MTN., lge furn’d 1 bdrm, laundry, brand new S/S appl’s, all inclusive, N/S, N/P, $950, (Immed). 250-474-6469
SUITES, UPPER
2 bdrm, 1 bth suite on upper level of colonial home. $1500/mth, Abe Hering 780-915-1799.
WANTED TO RENT
WANTED: APARTMENT sit-ting in Oak Bay Village Jan-Apr. Female Senior with excel-lent ref’s. Call 250-507-8035.
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
INSTANT AUTO Credit Wecan fi nance your auto loan inminutes, you Drive Home Nowor we deliver to BC & Albertawww.DriveHomeNow.com
WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmasin October, $500 cash back.We fund your future not yourpast. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca1-888-593-6095.
AUTO SERVICES
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
CASH PAIDFOR ALL VEHICLES in
all conditions in all locations
250-885-1427Call us fi rst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all
dead & dying vehicles.Don’t get pimped, junked or
otherwise chumped!
BEATERS UNDER $1000
CARS
1987 CUTLASS SierraBrougham 4-dr. 102,000 km (1owner).V6, 2.8L multiport elec-tronic fuel injection, 2-tone sil-ver-grey/burgundy velour int.Power/tilt steering, cruise, air,sun roof, white walls. Mintcond. $3750. (250)382-0560.
$50-$1000 CASHFor scrap
vehicleFREE
Tow away
858-5865VTRUCKS & ANS
$0-$1000 CASH For Junk Cars/Trucks Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!
TowPimp.com 250-588-7172
toll free 1-888-588-7172GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 875 North Park St. Saturday Oct. 29. Treasure sale- 9am-1pm. Bake Sale- 9:00 am.
Garage SalesGarage Sales
fi lly willy
Time for a
NEW car?
Are your kids begging for new games?
A paper route can provide money to buy new games for your computer, XBox or Wii or cover the cost of a cell phone each month.
It’s so easy to get started... call250-360-0817
SOOKE NEWSMIRROR
TAKE ON A PAPER ROUTE!
OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com • A21Oak Bay News Wed, Oct 26, 2011 www.oakbaynews.com A21
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING
ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi
Certifi ed General Accountant
Bookkeeping, Audit,Payroll, HST. Set up &
Training. E-FileTAX
250-477-4601
CARPENTRY
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
WES OBORNE CARPENTRY Great quality with references to match. Wes (250) 480-8189
INSTCARPET ALLATION
MALTA FLOORING Installa-tion. Carpets, laminates, hard-wood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES
ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Hus-band & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611.
CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacu-um incld’d. Call (250)385-5869
MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residen-tial/Comm. 250-388-0278
COMPUTER SERVICES
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer les-sons, maintenance and prob-lem solving. Des, 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.
COMPUDOC MOBILE Com-puter Services. Repairs, tune-ups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONTRACTORS
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood fl oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
DRYWALL
AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bond-ed. Free est. 250-880-0525.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
DRYWALL
MALTA DRYWALL & Paint-ing. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
ELECTRICAL
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.ELECTRICAL Contractor for Hire. Installations, repairs. $40/hr. Bonded, Licensed, In-sured. (250)590-0952.EXPERIENCED ELECTRI-CIAN. Reasonable rates. 250-744-6884. Licence #22202.KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
VAEXCA TING & DRAINAGE
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini ex-cavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with Rain-Tek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129.www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.
FENCING
ALL TYPES of fencing, re-pairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.
FURNITURE REFINISHING
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & deliv-ery. References available. 250-475-1462.
GARDENING
250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specialize; tree pruning, hedg-es, tree & stump removal, fall clean-up, hauling, power washing. 23yrs exp. WCB.AURICLE LAWNS- Fall aera-tion & fertilize, hedges, irriga-tion blow-out, bulbs. 882-3129COMPLETE PROPERTY maintenance programs. Monthly, weekly visits. Yard Cleanup pros. (250)885-8513.STEVE’S GARDENING. Fall Clean-ups. Mowing, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Reliable. Good rates. Call 250-383-8167.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250-883-8141.
PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & instal-lations. Call (250)474-4373.
.... THE GARDENING GAL .... Quality Affordable Gardening. Renovations Maintenance & Cleanups.... 250.217.7708.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.
GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.
GUTTER CLEANING. Re-pairs, Maintenance, Gutter-guard, Leaf traps. Grand Xteri-or Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
HYDRA GREEN CLEAN Gutter Clean & Repair roof de-moss, window washing and hauling. Fully licensed and
great prices. Call for your free estimate!
250-893-6869
WE SWEEP your roof, clean your gutters & remove your waste. Fair prices. Insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
Winter is coming, time to call & book your
gutter cleaning! Rob: 250-882-3134
platypusvictoria.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HANDYPERSONS
Aroundthehouse.caALL, Repairs & Renovations
Ben 250-884-6603
ABOVE THE rest. 30yrs Exp. All trades, tooled, capable. Mick the Creative Handyman 250-886-7525
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
RENO MEN. Ref’s. Senior’s Discount. BBB. Free Esti-mates. Call 250-885-9487.Photos: happyhandyman.co
MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.
SENIOR HANDYMAN - Household repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250-888-5345.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fi t in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and reno-vations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifi [email protected]
MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278.
MALTA HOUSE Renos & Re-pairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
INSULATION
MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
IRRIGATION Winterization Special! $59.95 Oak Bay Irri-gation & Landscape Lighting. (778)440-1883.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Re-place, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Pric-es. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com
WESTSHORE STONEWORKS Custom Stonework. Patios & Walkways. (250)857-7442.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
& MOVING STORAGE
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
PAINTING
A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.NORM’S PAINTING. Quality work. Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347OLD TIMER. Quality old fash-ioned service. Great rates. Ex-cellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
PLUMBING
EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICES- Repair, mainte-nance & install. 250-360-7663.PRICED BY the job. No sur-prises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plum-ber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with Rain-Tek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129.www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.
PLASTERING
PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-642-5178.
PRESSURE WASHING
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-216- 7923. www.four12roofi ng.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
SHORELINE ROOFING. Re-roofi ng specialist. WCB/BBBmember. Quality & satisfactionguaranteed. 250-413-7967.shorelineroofi [email protected]
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBBmember. (250)388-0278.
STUCCO/SIDING
PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-642-5178.
TELEPHONE SERVICES
A PHONE Disconnected? WeCan Help. Best Rates. SpeedyConnections. Great Long Dis-tance. Everyone Approved.Call Today. 1-877-852-1122.Protel Reconnect.
TILING
A1. SHAWN The Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos.250-686-6046
TILES, GRANITE & glassblocks. (250)384-1132 or(250)213-9962.
TREE SERVICES
LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp.Bucket truck, chipper. We buylogs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
WINDOW CLEANING
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, SweepingRoofs, Pressure Washing,Roof Demossing. Call 250-361-6190.
GLEAMING WINDOWS Gut-ters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
SERVICE DIRECTORYwww.bcclassified.com 250.388.3535
NEED REPAIRS? Use our community classifi eds
Service Directory to fi nd an expert in your community
Give them power. Give them confidence.Give them control.
GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE!
SOOKE NEWSMIRROR
A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to
buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confi dence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games,
phones and time with friends.
All it takes is an hour or so after school Wednesday and Friday.And even better... there are no collections required.
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.saanichnews.com www.goldstreamgazette.com
It’s so easy to get started… call
250-360-0817
A22 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
INTERNATIONAL COACH TOURS 1-800-667-2778
Visit our website www.icttours.com
7 DAY RENO Includes Casino Side Tours featuring Cash, Deals on Meals,
Lucky Bucks and more! Call for departure dates.
3 DAY LEAVENWORTHCHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOURDeparts December 2, 2011 • Experience this quaint Bavarian Village in Washington State. Enjoy tradional
Christmas Caroling of the choirs and purchase anything from hot apple cider to roasted chestnuts.
LUXURY MOTORCOACH
TOURS
Got a Question?RIGHT OR WRONG? Q & A With Rosalind
Uncommon sense for marketplace decisions with Rosalind Scott, Executive Director, BBB
If you have a question or experience that you would like to share with Rosalind Scott please email [email protected].
Good Credit...Bad Credit
Come & See Us!
Buy On-line:www.car-corral.com
Updated Weekly1658 Island Highway250-478-1128
4.99%OAC*
* on approved credit
Dear BBB,I just received a call from an aggressive sales person claiming they were a representative of the local hydro company. The caller claimed that they had some sort of energy conservation product that would substantially reduce my hydro bill. The deal sounded pretty good, but the sales person was rude and pushy so I hung up the phone. Now I am regretful that I didn’t take advantage of this offer. Do you happen to know anything more about this energy saving product?~ Conscientious Consumer
Conscientious Consumer,You are likely WRONG about having missed out on a great energy conservation product and probably RIGHT to have just hung up the phone on this sales person. The BBB has recently received an infl ux of calls from consumers reporting deceptive and misleading sales practices related to a device known as a “power saver device.” Reports suggest that some telephone sales people have been misleading consumers into thinking they are calling on behalf of a local or provin-cial power company. The caller then claims that they have a power saver device available that will reduce the currents on power supplies and appliances in the consumer’s house. Hydro savings promised range from 25% to 50%. The de-vice itself is being sold on average for somewhere around $150.00. Many of the consumers that have called the BBB allege that the power saver device does not work. While there may be some companies out there selling legitimate products capable of helping you to reduce your energy consumption, it is important for consumers to be aware that there are also companies selling power saving devices that are reported to not work and which do not meet the Electrical Safety Author-ity’s Canadian Safety Standards. This is a great example of why it is really important to do your research before purchasing any product.
Save time, save money.
Visit our other Black Press sites
STORES • FLYERS • DEALS COUPONS • BROCHURES • CATALOGUES
CONTESTS • PRODUCTS
What better gift to receive than the
Gift of Savings!
Anniversary
YOU COULD WIN 1 OF 3 GIFT CARDS
A gift in honour of our Anniversary EventPumpkinfest HoursSaturdays & SundaysAll October10 am to 4 pm
Cornfield of Horror
PG13 Enter if you dare!
Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze • Kids Games • Train Rides
Petting Farm • Haunted House
Face Painting • Live Entertainment Hayyriyayyrides to the PumPumpumummmmpkin Patch
Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch
Kid Friendly
4SeparateVenues!
Fun For All Ages!
by night is
[email protected] • 4150 Blenkinsop Road • 250-477-5713
October 13th - 31st
Nightly 6 pm - 10 pm
by day is
Galey FarmsGaley Farms
b dby dddd iday isisiby day is
Galey Farms
A22 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
Museum opens doors to spooky pastArnold LimNews staff
Ghost tours, a ghost hunt and a maniacal musical set sail on a haunted Halloween at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
The museum kicks off Fright-Fest with Ghost Tours, an annual Halloween favourite taking audiences through an hour-long tour sharing tales of the ghostly sights and sounds including stories of the infamous Hanging Judge, who is said to keep a silent vigil at the museum.
“It is a good way to get scared and it is a fun hour to spend. You can hear the creepy stories of what happened here because it has such a colourful past,” said museum marketing and communications manager MaryAnne
Dieno. “Apparently there are a few bodies left under the ground here.”
Tickets are $13. Shows start at 6 p.m. from Oct. 27 to 30.
Music will also be in the air with Nevermore, a musical based on the life of poet Edgar Allan Poe that brings the original Supreme Court
of British Columbia (located in the museum) back to life, or death, with the true-life tale.
“It creates quite a creepy atmosphere. The premise is dark and it is really a unique way to watch a production,” Dieno said about the show, adding that audiences sit in the pews of the
former courtroom. “You are engaged with it – you are not set back from it.”
Nevermore plays 8 p.m. Oct. 27 to 29 and Nov. 3 to 5 with a special midnight performance scheduled for Oct. 29. Tickets are $20 in advance or $15 at the door.
For more proactive ghost fans, Ghost Hunts returns with clairvoyant medium Dawn Kirkham who brings years of experience, along with an electromagnetic field detector and a
ghost radio to help facilitate the ghostly investigation.
“Skeptics or believers can come and see what could happen here and what shows itself,” Dieno said. “When you go to places for ghost tours you tend to take the passive role – this way you get to participate as part of the investigation.”
Ghost Hunts runs Oct. 28 and Nov. 5 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets are $55.
For more details visit www.mmbc.bc.ca.
Ghost hunters come outfor Halloween tours
Cemeteries are to Halloween what souls are to people who believe in an afterlife.
And that’s why the Old Cemeteries Society Of Vic-toria’s special Ghost Bus-tours slated for the nights leading up to Halloween night are such a big hit.
Put on and narrated by historian and ghost expert John Adams on behalf of the society, the two-hour tours have never in their 18-year history failed to be among the most popular Halloween activities in Victoria.
Each year offers a different ghostly route explor-ing the region’s well- and lesser-known ghost haunts, Adams said.
Done in the comfort of a coach, the tours include two stops that give participants a chance to try some on-the-spot ghost hunting for themselves, said Adams.
The Ghost Bus-tours are the Old Cemeteries Soci-ety’s biggest fundraiser.
The tours are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 30, with an extra tour slated for 9 p.m. on Oct 28 and 29. Tickets cost $32 in advance and can be booked through Tourism Victoria at 250-953-2033 or www.tourismvictoria.com/ghosts.
A24 • www.oakbaynews.com Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some restrictions may apply on certain promotions.
250-477-6513 • 3829 Cadboro Bay Rd. • www.peppers-foods.comSame Day
Delivery
Mon-FriExcluding Holidays
250-477-6513Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 am–9 pmSat: 8 am–7:30 pmSun: 8 am–7:30 pm
STARVING STUDENT SAVINGS
DAIRY
GROCERIESMEAT
BAKERY
www.peppers-foods.com
FULL SERVICE DELI
Locally owned & operated
NATURAL & ORGANICNNN
D
AT ER
ZIPLOC
SandwichBags
326SMOKED
Sockeye Salmon Trim
269
OLD DUTCH
Chips236
per lb8.73 kg per 100 g
WONDER
Bread196
MARY ANN’S
MiniDonuts226
3 Var.570 g
CASCADE
DishwasherDetergent
446
650 g
STAGG
Chili196
LOCAL LOCALDAIRY
LOCAL LOCALISLAND FARMS
WhippingCream376
CANOLA HARVEST
Canola Oil
326
425 g
NEWMAN’S OWN
SaladDressing
196
Prices in effect Oct. 25-31
ISLAND FARMS
ChocolateMilk346
BC
2 L
per lb1.90 kg
CARNATION
Hot Chocolate Powder
396
130 ml236 ml + 16’s
150’s
Liquid1.36 L
Powder1.7 kg
99¢BlackForestHam per 100 gCALIFORNIA
RedGrapes166
GermanCambanzola426
400 g
ISLAND FARMS
Simply 2%Yogurt246
225-500 g
BETTY CROCKER
Cake Mixes& Icing
25%
McCAIN
CASA ITALIA
per 100 g
ARBUTUS RIDGE FARM
Sundried Tomato Penne
116GarlicLoaf396
SAVINGS
Asst. 85 g
CALIFORNIA
Organic Baby Carrots2 pkg 300
each1 L
PARADISE ISLAND
RicottaCheese296
BRAGG LIQUID
SoySeasoning
326
Assorted Varieties. 400 g
946 ml
Asst.
1.65 L
Rising Crust Pizza
Mr. Noodles
398
HalibutFillets
ProteinBars
Nyquil orDayquil556
Asst.
ALBERTARAISED Beef
Stew396
ll d &&&LL ll d &&&&l d
each
473 ml
PRODUCE
per lb8.73 kg
per lb8.73 kg
per 100 g
Skin On
ANTIBIOTIC &
HORMONE FREE PorkChops396
WE GRIND
OUR OWN!!LEAN
GroundTurkey396
No SkinBone In
Boneless
Asst.
NNEWNN MANA ’S OWNWWN
SSSSaladUIDIDD
0 g
BELGIA
Waffl es396
4 Pack
per 100 g
Have a Safe & fun-filled
halloween!
eeeeeeeeeaaaacccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh300
OFF430-515 g
220 g
1.65 L396
BRAGG LIQUIUIDI
326
236 mlAsst.
NATURE’S PATH
OrganicHot Oatmeal
5/100
646
100% of the money from the sale of our pumpkins is being donated to the Arbutus Grove Children’s Centre
ALL PUMPKINS
GLUTENFREE
Asst. 770-840 g
LOCAL ISLAND FARMS
Frozen Yogurt, Sherbet & Ice Milk
Asst. Asst.
Asst.
Asst.
BCBNEW CROP CALIFORNIA
Lemons6/200
per lb1.90 kg
86¢SpartanApples
BC BABY
Red & White Potatoes96¢
per lb2.12 kg
per lb3.66 kg 1 lb bags