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Successful early steps bode well for a grassroots initiative to build bridges between communities. The Community Association of Oak Bay aims to raise a First Nations pole once the new Oak Bay High school is complete.

“This is a very exciting project. It really comes from the community,” said Oak Bay

Mayor Nils Jensen. “It’s really a community-led initiative, which makes it even more meaningful. The people in Oak Bay through their community association are expressing a need to make their school inclusive.”

The project started with a couple of simple observations.

“There’s very little public art in Oak Bay,” said COAB member Gail Price-Douglas, a former City of Victoria public art co-ordinator. “There’s very little recognition of First Nations in

this community.”In her former role with Victoria, Price-

Douglas worked with master Songhees carver Butch Dick and his son. Association members went out and saw the amazing work Dick and his carvers did on a series of house poles and a heron at the Songhees Wellness Centre. Knowing the protocol required to hire the well-known Coast

Salish artist, they held a meeting to bring together leaders of the local First Nations, Greater Victoria School Board and District

of Oak Bay. “It was important that we hold a meeting

with the chiefs, leader-to-leader,” Price-Douglas said.

In a nod to tradition, Jensen offered gifts to Esquimalt Chief Andy Thomas, and Dick stood in for Chief Ron Sam of the Songhees Nation.

As a result of that meeting, the association commissioned Dick to design and organize a team of carvers to create a pole.

Community group aims to build a bridge

PLEASE SEE: Pole to reflect history, Page A6

First Nations artwork planned as first step

“There’s very little recognition of First Nations in this community.”- Gail Price-Douglas

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If there’s one thing David Black embodies, it’s organization.

The owner of Black Press – which publishes this newspaper and dozens more in B.C. and North America – wasn’t about to offer some off-the-cuff remarks to graduates and officials gathered for this morning’s convocation ceremony at the University of Victoria.

In accepting an honourary Doctor of Laws degree, the modest newspaperman will read from a prepared speech, despite the fact he’s only got five minutes to offer his pearls of wisdom. As he does with any project he’s embarked upon over the years, he takes it very seriously.

“It’s pretty special to be honoured from a university like this,” he said from his home office in Oak Bay. “They’ve had a lot of growth since I’ve been in Victoria.”

While he admitted to being a “little bit

embarrassed” to receive the honour – former Royal B.C. Museum CEO Pauline Rafferty received her honourary Doctor of Laws during convocations on Monday – he feels pride at being a part of the growth at UVic.

Having based his growing newspaper group in Greater Victoria in the late 1980s, Black was among a group of leaders from the local business and academic communities who brainstormed the makeup and focus of UVic’s school of business in the mid-2000s.

“I was lucky enough to be involved from the very beginning,” he said, adding that many good ideas were tossed around in the initial stages of the program’s development.

Such aspects as mentorship, student entrepreneurship and international exposure to outside industry were brought forward as the educational strategy for the school was taking shape.

“Those are still keys to the program and have been since the beginning,” he said.

“It’s been fun watching (the business program), mostly from a distance.”

The Black Press scholarship program, which awards $5,000 to one student in each of B.C.’s 37 school districts for enrolment into UVic’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business (so named in 2010), was an effort to develop young entrepreneurs throughout B.C. as a way to strengthen the province’s economy.

“I’ve met a lot of these kids over the years. They’re terrific,”

he says of the scholarship winners.Rafferty, who guided the museum from

2001 until retiring in 2012, called the honourary doctorate a great and “very humbling” honour.

In addition to overseeing the province’s museum and archives during that time, she volunteered on various boards and committees and continues to do so. In that time, she, too, has built a relationship with UVic, through helping develop the cultural sector leadership program for the Division of Continuing Studies.

“Over the many years, the university and the RBCM had a very close partnership and I think that continues today, on many fronts,” she said. The relationships between small-town museum curators and staff who have taken the UVic courses, and staff at the larger institution, have helped broaden the knowledge base in B.C. and farther afield, she added.

She recalled that in her early days at the museum, a few years after it hosted the hugely successful Leonardo da Vinci

exhibit in 1999, UVic inquired into creating a cultural tourism program that would draw on the strategies used for that undertaking.

Rafferty believes the program created through the co-operation of the two groups was among the first of its kind in Canada and showed real academic ingenuity.

The University of Victoria’s spring convocation ceremonies happen daily through this week, honouring graduates from its many programs.

[email protected]

Honour postponed for Shields’The University of Victoria had intended to bestow honourary doctorates on legendary Vikes basketball coaches, husband/wife Ken and Kathy Shields, but Kathy’s illness prompted UVic to postpone the presentation until a later convocation time.Collectively, the Saanich couple have 15 national university championships to their credit – eight women’s titles for Kathy and seven men’s for Ken – and the basketball court at McKinnon Gym is named in their honour. They were inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame as builders in 2013.

Pauline Rafferty and David Black enhanced programs at university

Newspaperman, former museum boss, honoured by UVic

Don Denton/News staff

Black Press owner David Black poses for a portrait in his office. Black will be presented with an honorary degree from UVic today.

Pauline Rafferty

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Garagellennium is a known source for wild and outlandish items found among the mundane. At 2384 Hamiota St. the garb of mermaids, wizards and hobbits will be up for grabs during the annual Oak Bay community garage sale.

“We’re selling off hundreds of costumes and props,” said Patrick Rundell, artistic associate with Kaleidoscope.

Kaleidoscope Community Theatre will offer four decades worth of stage items in a bid to clear space.

“We have everything from mermaids to pirates to flying dragons from The Neverending Story.”

From fantastical to retro, the community theatre group just needed to make some

space. And the costumes are at times created by well known designers. For example the costume bearing a metres long train of black and silver skulls that was recently worn by the evil queen in Snow White.

“I like this costume, it’s kind of fun,” said Lily Macgregor, modelling the gown.

The costume was designed by Oak Bay artist Miles Lowry, a regular designer for Kaleidoscope.

Poring through an assortment for the sale was bittersweet for Macgregor’s fellow Vic High actor Elle Reimer as well.

“It’s a lot of memories. It’s kind of sad but also a trip down memory lane, in a good way,” Reimer said.

Sales will fund the programs that bring educational theatre into schools, and travelling theatre.

“It all goes back to our year-round programming,” Rundell said. Kaleidoscope Theatre celebrates 40 years this year and has created and produced more than 100 original plays and original adaptations for young audiences. It offers productions and programs designed specifically for youth and families.

Visit kaleidoscope.bc.ca to learn more.

The ultimate garage sale sees Oak Bay residents empty out cupboards galore and community groups gather goods for fundraisers. Garagellennium XV runs June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit oakbaygaragesale.com to learn more and look for the full listing of addresses in Friday’s Oak Bay [email protected]

Costumes of all styles up for grabs at Garagellennium

Characters for sale

Teen actors Lily Macgregor, left, and

Elle Reimer, right in the costume she wore for Singing in the Rain along with

Patrick Rundell, artistic associate

with Kaleidoscope are set to sell some

memories during Garagellennium this

weekend. Christine van Reeuwyk/

News staff

Don DescoteauNews staff

If there’s one thing David Black embodies, it’s organization.

The owner of Black Press – which publishes this newspaper and dozens more in B.C. and North America – wasn’t about to offer some off-the-cuff remarks to graduates and officials gathered for this morning’s convocation ceremony at the University of Victoria.

In accepting an honourary Doctor of Laws degree, the modest newspaperman will read from a prepared speech, despite the fact he’s only got five minutes to offer his pearls of wisdom. As he does with any project he’s embarked upon over the years, he takes it very seriously.

“It’s pretty special to be honoured from a university like this,” he said from his home office in Oak Bay. “They’ve had a lot of growth since I’ve been in Victoria.”

While he admitted to being a “little bit

embarrassed” to receive the honour – former Royal B.C. Museum CEO Pauline Rafferty received her honourary Doctor of Laws during convocations on Monday – he feels pride at being a part of the growth at UVic.

Having based his growing newspaper group in Greater Victoria in the late 1980s, Black was among a group of leaders from the local business and academic communities who brainstormed the makeup and focus of UVic’s school of business in the mid-2000s.

“I was lucky enough to be involved from the very beginning,” he said, adding that many good ideas were tossed around in the initial stages of the program’s development.

Such aspects as mentorship, student entrepreneurship and international exposure to outside industry were brought forward as the educational strategy for the school was taking shape.

“Those are still keys to the program and have been since the beginning,” he said.

“It’s been fun watching (the business program), mostly from a distance.”

The Black Press scholarship program, which awards $5,000 to one student in each of B.C.’s 37 school districts for enrolment into UVic’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business (so named in 2010), was an effort to develop young entrepreneurs throughout B.C. as a way to strengthen the province’s economy.

“I’ve met a lot of these kids over the years. They’re terrific,”

he says of the scholarship winners.Rafferty, who guided the museum from

2001 until retiring in 2012, called the honourary doctorate a great and “very humbling” honour.

In addition to overseeing the province’s museum and archives during that time, she volunteered on various boards and committees and continues to do so. In that time, she, too, has built a relationship with UVic, through helping develop the cultural sector leadership program for the Division of Continuing Studies.

“Over the many years, the university and the RBCM had a very close partnership and I think that continues today, on many fronts,” she said. The relationships between small-town museum curators and staff who have taken the UVic courses, and staff at the larger institution, have helped broaden the knowledge base in B.C. and farther afield, she added.

She recalled that in her early days at the museum, a few years after it hosted the hugely successful Leonardo da Vinci

exhibit in 1999, UVic inquired into creating a cultural tourism program that would draw on the strategies used for that undertaking.

Rafferty believes the program created through the co-operation of the two groups was among the first of its kind in Canada and showed real academic ingenuity.

The University of Victoria’s spring convocation ceremonies happen daily through this week, honouring graduates from its many programs.

[email protected]

Honour postponed for Shields’The University of Victoria had intended to bestow honourary doctorates on legendary Vikes basketball coaches, husband/wife Ken and Kathy Shields, but Kathy’s illness prompted UVic to postpone the presentation until a later convocation time.Collectively, the Saanich couple have 15 national university championships to their credit – eight women’s titles for Kathy and seven men’s for Ken – and the basketball court at McKinnon Gym is named in their honour. They were inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame as builders in 2013.

Pauline Rafferty and David Black enhanced programs at university

Newspaperman, former museum boss, honoured by UVic

Don Denton/News staff

Black Press owner David Black poses for a portrait in his office. Black will be presented with an honorary degree from UVic today.

Pauline Rafferty

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OUR VIEW

A fine display of community

Wasn’t that a party?The 2014 Oak Bay Tea Party is in the books

and it was another successful event.We should all take the time to applaud the

organizers of the weekend, who spend countless hours planning and preparing to host thousands of festival goers over the two-day period.

Again this year, we were fortunate to have the sun shine down upon us for the parade and multitude of happenings at Willows Park and on the beach.

From performances by our local school bands to a rescue demonstration by Oak Bay Sea Rescue to the Coast Guard helicopter display, ladies nail driving competition and annual mayor’s challenge tea cup race, the citizens of Oak Bay displayed not only their talents, but their sense of community pride.

Large events like the Tea Party can only happen when community members get together and commit to making it happen.

Volunteers are at the core of the Tea Party, with groups like St. Patrick’s elementary school organizing the Mad Hatter Fun Run, and members of Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions providing food, to individuals taking on the baron of beef barbecue and organizing the fabulous air show.

Included in this group of community-minded individuals were the many Oak Bay and Saanich police department members who volunteered their time throughout the weekend.

Our sincere thanks to Bill Murphy-Dyson, James McCrodan, Sandy Germain, Gail Dennison, Margaret McCarthy, Rob Westfall, David Lindsay, Art Curkovic, Hazel Braithwaite, Lorna Curtis, Noreen Taylor, Rick Hawes, Kerry Cameron, Linda Lindsay, Silvio Tognela, Chris Dye and the RBC staff, Margaret McCarthy, Betty Kerr, Deb Brendeland, Ashley Cromwell, Bob Krickan, Gail Krickan, Bill Westfall, Dirk Doherty, Rod Braithwaite and everyone else involved for a fine display of what community really means to us all.

OAK BAYNEWS

2009

Thanks to the organizers of the Oak Bay Tea Party

Oak Bay News readers Satya Varon and Jesse Beauvilliers prefer to voice their opinion on the deer cull via a cartoon.

The prospect of piping diluted heavy oil across northern B.C. and loading it in tankers has generated significant genuine protests, as well as bursts of celebrity nonsense, rent-a-stunts and instant online petitions.

Natural gas pipelines and export terminals, on the other hand, are generally accepted by the public. Premier Christy Clark staked her political future on developing liquefied natural gas exports, and pulled off an upset election win that not even Clark expected.

Most of the heat she’s taken on that is focused on her extravagant predictions that LNG will pay off the debt and maybe even get rid of our sales tax.

But as I predicted 18 months ago, there’s a shift in the target of professional protesters to natural gas. A reminder of that awaited me on a morning walk to the B.C. legislature during the last week of the May session.

At the front gate stood a young woman in a bikini top and shorts, her skin smeared with a dark material, presumably to simulate crude oil. She waved to passing traffic, stretching a banner promoting a website for the “Unist’ot’en camp.”

Legislature security intervened to clear the entry walkway before I could ask the protester who was paying her. The fundraising

website she was promoting hadn’t been updated since March, but this isn’t the first time this camp has

been promoted here.Chevron’s Burnaby

oil refinery was also targeted May 30 by protesters who locked themselves to a gate with bicycle locks and chains. They also cited the Unist’ot’en camp and their aim to stop the Pacific Trails pipeline.

The camp came to my attention last summer, when it was promoted by one of Victoria’s

chronic anarchist protesters, a woman who goes by the name Zoe Blunt. Blunt and other southern protesters documented their trip north to support the camp’s stated goal, to stop the Pacific Trails gas pipeline, planned to supply the Chevron-Apache liquefied natural gas terminal near Kitimat.

The camp is on Crown land near Smithers. It was established at the end of a one-lane bridge by two members of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. While that community’s elected council maintains a respectful relationship with the B.C. government, the splinter group that backs the camp has confrontation in mind.

The Unist’ot’en website is a jumble of demands and claims that alternates between the Pacific Trails gas pipeline and Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal. Like the woman at the legislature, if you

want it to be against oil, it’s against oil.

A clearer picture of this situation is provided by a relentless blogger named Greg Renouf, who specializes in investigating protesters across Canada. His blog, genuinewitty.com, should be required reading for reporters who are presented with slick banners and posturing protesters.

Renouf follows the money as well as the familiar faces who pop up at protest after protest. In April he reported that the increasingly militant Council of Canadians is supporting the Unist’ot’en camp, along with what he describes as “a host of NGOs, unions, militant anarchists and professional protesters.” They include Harsha Walia, who organized violent protests against the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Meanwhile in the real world, TransCanada Corp. announced last week its subsidiary NovaGas Transmission has signed an agreement with Chevron and Apache for a gas pipeline that will connect to Pacific Trails. It’s one of four gas pipelines TransCanada has in development for what is planned to be the biggest industrial investment in B.C. history.

They can smear it with oil, but gas is the protest industry’s latest target.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Gas: the other pipeline showdown

‘There’s a shift in the target of professional protesters to natural gas.’

Tom FletcherB.C. Views


LETTERS

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I would like to express my concern about the increased densification of Oak Bay which was certainly an issue at the recent OCP meeting, as well as my concern that the phrase “to maximize public accessibility and use of the waterfront” has been removed from the current draft of the OCP.

My neighbours and I are dealing with a development proposal that directly relates to these issues.

I live on Beach Drive between the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and the marina. I’m not on the water side but, along with my neighbours, enjoy views of the water between the houses across the street. Our immediate neighbourhood has been notified of a developer’s proposal to tear down the two historic waterfront houses at 1237/39 and 1231 Beach Drive built in 1907, change the zoning

from single family to multi-family and build a nine unit, four storey condo/townhouse development with underground parking for 22 cars.

This development will not only block my views and my neighbours’ views of the water but also the ocean views of the hundreds of walkers, joggers, bikers, and drivers who enjoy this scenic route every day.

This stretch of Beach Drive, between the newly enlarged Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Glenlyon Norfolk school is the only remaining section of Beach Drive on the east side of Oak Bay where the water is visible.

To me this is a dramatic and inappropriate up-zoning from single to multi-family which will disrupt long standing historical view corridors and increase traffic congestion. More of Oak Bay’s valuable architectural history will be lost, replaced by

a condo which is not in keeping with the style of the homes in the neighbourhood.

As higher density developments like this are permitted and historic homes are torn down, Beach Drive will no longer be the picturesque scenic route which is so enjoyed by all of us in Oak Bay as well as by visitors from the Greater Victoria area and tourists.

My concern (along with 185 of my immediate neighbours and other Oak Bay residents who have signed an on-going petition opposing this development) is that if council were to entertain moving these properties from single family to multi-family zoning, where in Oak Bay could the residents trust that their single-family zoning would remain protected?

Barb ColwillOak Bay

Where will zoning be protected?

As a frequent visitor to Victoria I try to keep up with the local news.

Two issues I have been following are the sewage treatment proposal and the imminent deer cull in Oak Bay. I understand the sewage issue is basically on the back burner but the deer situation is for me much more troubling.

I have read the pros and cons and will strongly suggest that if you decide to kill the deer then do it quickly.

Don’t let them suffer both physically and mentally while they wait. Would anyone do that to their dog?

The mayor claims that the proposed Clover trap method is humane, basing his statement on the words of political bureaucrats while ignoring claims to the contrary by people who spend time with animals and know them better than any government expert.

Personally I would trust the opinion of the latter before any so-called government expert.

Mr. Mayor do the right thing. Either cancel the cull or do it truly humanely.

George ElliotOakville, Ont.

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EDITORIAL Penny Sakamoto Group PublisherKevin Laird Editorial DirectorLaura Lavin Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

The OAK BAY NEWS is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-480-3239 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com

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.

OUR VIEW

A fine display of community

Wasn’t that a party?The 2014 Oak Bay Tea Party is in the books

and it was another successful event.We should all take the time to applaud the

organizers of the weekend, who spend countless hours planning and preparing to host thousands of festival goers over the two-day period.

Again this year, we were fortunate to have the sun shine down upon us for the parade and multitude of happenings at Willows Park and on the beach.

From performances by our local school bands to a rescue demonstration by Oak Bay Sea Rescue to the Coast Guard helicopter display, ladies nail driving competition and annual mayor’s challenge tea cup race, the citizens of Oak Bay displayed not only their talents, but their sense of community pride.

Large events like the Tea Party can only happen when community members get together and commit to making it happen.

Volunteers are at the core of the Tea Party, with groups like St. Patrick’s elementary school organizing the Mad Hatter Fun Run, and members of Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions providing food, to individuals taking on the baron of beef barbecue and organizing the fabulous air show.

Included in this group of community-minded individuals were the many Oak Bay and Saanich police department members who volunteered their time throughout the weekend.

Our sincere thanks to Bill Murphy-Dyson, James McCrodan, Sandy Germain, Gail Dennison, Margaret McCarthy, Rob Westfall, David Lindsay, Art Curkovic, Hazel Braithwaite, Lorna Curtis, Noreen Taylor, Rick Hawes, Kerry Cameron, Linda Lindsay, Silvio Tognela, Chris Dye and the RBC staff, Margaret McCarthy, Betty Kerr, Deb Brendeland, Ashley Cromwell, Bob Krickan, Gail Krickan, Bill Westfall, Dirk Doherty, Rod Braithwaite and everyone else involved for a fine display of what community really means to us all.

OAK BAYNEWS

2009

Thanks to the organizers of the Oak Bay Tea Party

Oak Bay News readers Satya Varon and Jesse Beauvilliers prefer to voice their opinion on the deer cull via a cartoon.

The prospect of piping diluted heavy oil across northern B.C. and loading it in tankers has generated significant genuine protests, as well as bursts of celebrity nonsense, rent-a-stunts and instant online petitions.

Natural gas pipelines and export terminals, on the other hand, are generally accepted by the public. Premier Christy Clark staked her political future on developing liquefied natural gas exports, and pulled off an upset election win that not even Clark expected.

Most of the heat she’s taken on that is focused on her extravagant predictions that LNG will pay off the debt and maybe even get rid of our sales tax.

But as I predicted 18 months ago, there’s a shift in the target of professional protesters to natural gas. A reminder of that awaited me on a morning walk to the B.C. legislature during the last week of the May session.

At the front gate stood a young woman in a bikini top and shorts, her skin smeared with a dark material, presumably to simulate crude oil. She waved to passing traffic, stretching a banner promoting a website for the “Unist’ot’en camp.”

Legislature security intervened to clear the entry walkway before I could ask the protester who was paying her. The fundraising

website she was promoting hadn’t been updated since March, but this isn’t the first time this camp has

been promoted here.Chevron’s Burnaby

oil refinery was also targeted May 30 by protesters who locked themselves to a gate with bicycle locks and chains. They also cited the Unist’ot’en camp and their aim to stop the Pacific Trails pipeline.

The camp came to my attention last summer, when it was promoted by one of Victoria’s

chronic anarchist protesters, a woman who goes by the name Zoe Blunt. Blunt and other southern protesters documented their trip north to support the camp’s stated goal, to stop the Pacific Trails gas pipeline, planned to supply the Chevron-Apache liquefied natural gas terminal near Kitimat.

The camp is on Crown land near Smithers. It was established at the end of a one-lane bridge by two members of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. While that community’s elected council maintains a respectful relationship with the B.C. government, the splinter group that backs the camp has confrontation in mind.

The Unist’ot’en website is a jumble of demands and claims that alternates between the Pacific Trails gas pipeline and Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal. Like the woman at the legislature, if you

want it to be against oil, it’s against oil.

A clearer picture of this situation is provided by a relentless blogger named Greg Renouf, who specializes in investigating protesters across Canada. His blog, genuinewitty.com, should be required reading for reporters who are presented with slick banners and posturing protesters.

Renouf follows the money as well as the familiar faces who pop up at protest after protest. In April he reported that the increasingly militant Council of Canadians is supporting the Unist’ot’en camp, along with what he describes as “a host of NGOs, unions, militant anarchists and professional protesters.” They include Harsha Walia, who organized violent protests against the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Meanwhile in the real world, TransCanada Corp. announced last week its subsidiary NovaGas Transmission has signed an agreement with Chevron and Apache for a gas pipeline that will connect to Pacific Trails. It’s one of four gas pipelines TransCanada has in development for what is planned to be the biggest industrial investment in B.C. history.

They can smear it with oil, but gas is the protest industry’s latest target.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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The Commu-nity Association of Oak Bay of about 150 mem-bers must raise the estimated $75,000 needed to pay for the art, installation and maintenance. “There’s a lot of fundraising that’s happening (at the school) so the community association is tak-ing this on,” said co-ordinator Gail Price-Douglas.

To donate to the cause mail cheques to the Community Asso-ciation of Oak Bay (totem pole) 138 – 2017A Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria, B.C., V8R 5G4.

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Gail Price-Douglas leads the campaign for the Community Association of Oak Bay to commission a First Nation pole for the new Oak Bay High school site.

Pole to reflect historyContinued from Page A1


Oak Bay plans to tackle the challenge of the need for more food gardens, but not just yet.

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There are tentative plans to have the carving done in the community, though it would require a large covered site.

“The high school kids can learn about First Nation culture, First Nation mythology, First Nation traditions in terms of poles,” Jensen said.

It’s a concept Price-Douglas clings to, noting everyone in the community would benefit.

“We want high school kids, elementary school kids, to learn not only about the craftsmanship, but the traditions,” she said. “We’re calling it a community bridging project to reflect respect, acceptance and connectivity between Coast Salish people and the Oak Bay community.”

cvanreeuwyk@oak baynews.com

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The Commu-nity Association of Oak Bay of about 150 mem-bers must raise the estimated $75,000 needed to pay for the art, installation and maintenance. “There’s a lot of fundraising that’s happening (at the school) so the community association is tak-ing this on,” said co-ordinator Gail Price-Douglas.

To donate to the cause mail cheques to the Community Asso-ciation of Oak Bay (totem pole) 138 – 2017A Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria, B.C., V8R 5G4.

Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Gail Price-Douglas leads the campaign for the Community Association of Oak Bay to commission a First Nation pole for the new Oak Bay High school site.

Pole to reflect historyContinued from Page A1


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With Exceptional Health Bene ts, And All Kinds Of Perks And Incentives As You Work Your Way Up,

QF Is An Excellent Choice For Your New Workplace.

Whether you love the day-to-day interaction with customers or the challenge of retail selling in a competitive marketplace, QF on Vancouver Island is your place to be.

And the paths it can lead you are many and varied... think of all the areas related to our industry: Cashier, Baker, Produce, Marketing, Accounting, Warehousing, Buying, Meat And Seafood and More. Who knows where it will all lead?

Contact us with your resume today! Attention: Lyall Woznesensky

[email protected]

Quality Foods is a Platinum Member of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, with eleven award-winning stores on Vancouver Island and Powell River. (Opening soon in Langford!) To learn more about QF and browse our current postings, go to QualityFoods.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

DID YOU KNOW? BBB Ac-credited Businesses contractu-ally agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2014 BBB Ac-credited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper web-site at

www.blackpress.ca.You can also go to

http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB

Accredited Business Directory

PERSONALS

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND RING in Royal Roads near Lagoon on Tuesday, June 3. Call to identify. (250)478-5279.

LOST- black wallet, fell from roof of my car, Brentwood area. If found please Call (250)544-4322.

LOST: WOMEN’S summer shall, black w/white de-sign/tassels on Beacon Ave, near 4th St. Treasured, reward offered. Leah, (250)652-7685.

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629 Website: www.tcvend.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

READY to Rent BC seeks an Executive Director/Business Development for a full-time 9-month renewable contract, starting Sept 2/14. See www.readytorentbc.net for info and posting.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

• Certifi ed Home Study

Course• Jobs

RegisteredAcross Canada• Gov. Certifi ed

www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

HELP WANTEDHELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONis an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!

THERE IS still a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Tran-scription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com Call 1.800.466.1535 or email: [email protected].

HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus.

Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have

hairstyling qualifi cations. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefi ts, paid overtime, vacation pay,

25% profi t sharing, paid birthday, advanced

training and advancement opportunities

For an interview call 866-472-4339

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

CLINICAL Counsellor required for North Island Survivors’ Healing Society - Trauma & Abuse Counselling Ctr., Campbell River 21 hr/wk con-tract with renewal potential Please apply [email protected]

General Labourer required ASAP

No exp. req’d, but an asset.Photo ID and proof

of Sin required!Please apply to

Rhino Labour #110 - 2950 Douglas Street


HELP WANTED

HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LTD / NEW CASTLETIMBER LTD.

requires a Hooktender for their logging operations on North Vancouver Island. Union rates and benefi ts apply.Fax or email resumes to:

[email protected]

PORT HARDY-Available immedi-ately on North Vancouver Island working Body shop Manager. Also needing Painter/Body man. Assets include computer literacy, ICBC es-timating certifi cation, customer ser-vice skills. Send resumes to Atten-tion [email protected] or fax 250-949-7440.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTY Mechanic to work in private shop on farm. We have several semi trucks hauling farm products as well as farm tractors. Job would in-clude maintenance on all equipment, as well as repairs as necessary, clutch, wheel seals, some welding, etc. This is a full time year round posi-tion. Call 250-838-6630 or email: [email protected].

PCL ENERGY- Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefi tters ($40 +/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Van-scoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefi ts. Email re-sume: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS

CNIB IS looking for long-term vision mates, age 18 and up, to assist clients in Sidney and Brentwood Bay with reading, errands and social visits, 2 hours per week. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

FRIENDS UNITING for Nature Society is seeking a media co-ordinator to document their summer camps and promote media relations. A volunteer coordinator also wanted. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.


VOLUNTEERS

VICTORIA INTERNATIONALBuskers Festival, July 18-27, needs volunteers for various positions including runners for temporary duties, stage man-agers, set-up, information booth, and merchandise sales. Shifts are available in daytime or evening. Call Volunteer Vic-toria at 250-386-2269.

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transi-tion House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

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.

UNFILED TAX Returns? Un-reported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1-855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $400

SOFA - DOUBLE Hideabed, 1 year old, $400 - excellent con-dition - hardly used, gray fab-ric. Call 250-478-3606.

AB LOUNGE II- new, never used, $60. Call 250-658-2966.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRIENDLY FRANK

1876 USA Centennial Exhibi-tion Jacquard/coverlet, 80x24”. $75. obo (250)656-8720.2 MATCHING multi-colouredtwin bed in a bag sets, neverused, $10/e (250)656-5618.2 SUN Lounges, white w/blue cushions, $25/pair. Call(250)654-0907.3 FRAMED pictures $30.Child’s table $28. Dining roomchair $41. (250)652-2012.HERTER’S FLY tying andtackle making manual andmanufactures guide, $15. Call(250)477-1819.INGLIS WASHER & Dryer, $90. Call (250)544-4933.ITALIAN MEN’S Dress pants(35w) 3 pr., $5/each. PhoneyRolex (L) $45. (778)265-1615.PERSONAL TRAINER Fit-ness exercise ball, purple,$15. (250)598-0750.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r,hardwoods. Seasoned. Call250-661-7391.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE-30% off all plants. 7th to 30thJune. Brentwood Bay Nurser-ies, 1395 Benvenuto Ave,Brentwood Bay.KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!Buy Harris Bed Bug KillerComplete Treatment Programor Kit. Available: HardwareStores, Buy Online:homedepot.comKILL ROACHES! Buy HarrisRoach Tablets. Eliminatebugs- guaranteed. No mess,odorless, long lasting.Available at Ace Hardware &The Home Depot.NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30amto 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.

OFFICE CORNER computer desks. 2 desks, beech andgreen laminate with keyboardtray, fi ling drawer and station-ary drawer. 24” x 72”, formerlyused in professional offi ce butwould also suit home/studentuse. Excellent condition. Ask-ing $150 each or $250 forboth. Call Jim at 250-656-1151, ext.126.SAWMILLS FROM only$4,397 - Make money & savemoney with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. Instock ready to ship. Free info& DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.VARIETY OF offi ce furniture, etc including desks, fi ling cabi-nets, tables, steno chairs. Go-ing cheap, make us an offer!See at Peninsula News Re-view, call for an appointment.250-656-1151, ext. 126.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private librariespurchased. Galleon Books &Antiques, 250-655-0700FIREARMS: ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, singleitems, military. We handle allpaperwork and transportation.Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866-960-0045 Or visit online at:www.dollars4guns.com

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, over-looking The Saanich Inlet. Se-rene & secure. All amenities on-site, fi rewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min com-mute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

FRASER TOLMIEAPARTMENTS

1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St)

Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suitesBeautiful grounds with resort

style amenitiesINQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or

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Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

LAVENDER CO-OP accept-ing applications for a 1 bdrm, $620/mo. Quiet area, sm pet ok, W/D hook up, insuite stor-age, lrg bright kitchen. Gross income $25,000.+ share pur-chase is $2,500. Applications available in the glass case out-side the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. UnitsFully reno

5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

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SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

STORAGE

1268 SQ FT for storage only. $800/mo. Available now. Call (778)403-5309.

WANTED DOUBLE garage in Oak Bay/Fairfi eld for Classic car storage. (250)598-9496.

SUITES, LOWER

ESQUIMALT 2-BDRM, Har-bour views, sunroom, $900. 961 Esquimalt Rd (rear). Avail immed. (250)474-4453.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

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

SELL YOUR CAR FAST!Call 250.388.3535

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

$50 to $1000Scrap Junk

Running or Not!Cars Trucks Vans

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interi-or, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pio-neer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all re-ceipts. $2500. Chris, 250-595-0370 leave message.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant/ CPA

Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST.

Set up & Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES

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

EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965

CONCRETE & PLACING

BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors dis-count. Call 250-386-7007.

CONTRACTORS

soL DESIGN-BUILD. Handi-cap accessibility design & in-stallations. Res./Comm. Reno-vations & new construction. Dan (250)661-7316.

COURIER/DELIVERY SERVICES

WESLEY’S ONE Hour Courier Service. Starting at $7.00 up. Call 250-920-9024.


DRAFTING & DESIGN

DESIGN FOR PERMIT

• 29 yrs experience• All home renos

Call Steven250-381-4123

www.integradesigninc.com

DRYWALL

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

ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small

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

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

250-858-7004; COMPETITIVE rates. Res/Comm. AA Clarke Electric Ltd. Lic#100789

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING

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


FURNITURE REFINISHING

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackber-ry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

250-479-7950FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance• Landscaping• Hedge Trimming• Tree Pruning• Yard Cleanups• Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd JobsNO SURPRISES NO MESS

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AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK!Call 250.388.3535


GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofi ng. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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


HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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

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

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

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Dry-wall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

HOME REPAIRS

FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

YOUR Home Solutions. Pro painting; deck, fence & reno carpentry. Nick 250-686-8502.


MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years ex-perience. (250)595-6099.

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

& MOVING STORAGE

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70./hour. 4 ton/lift. Sr. disc. Free est. Call Philip.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

OLD TIMER. Quality old fash-ioned service. Great rates. Ex-cellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING

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


PLUMBING

EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fairrates. Insured. Reliable,friendly. Great references. CallMike at KNA (250)880-0104.

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING

SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Freeest. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES

BUDDY’S TREE SERVICES-Trimming, pruning, chipping,removals, hedges, lawn care,Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, Sweeping,Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pres-sure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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Jump for joy

Chester Francisco of Monterey middle school placed second in the Grade 6 boys long jump at the Middle School Track and Field Championships held at UVic’s Centennial Stadium last week.

Sean Roper/News Intern

Arnold Lim/News staff

Hats off to funOak Bay News editor Laura Lavin and advertising consultant Dianne McKerrell, flanked by News carriers Maya DeSouza, left, and Maya Wolfe, wave to the crowd during the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade.

GRAND PRIZES: Oak Bay Beach Hotel“Putting on the Ritz with Rolls Royce Chauffer Service” this includes: 1 bedroom Panoramic Ocean View Suite, 2 tickets for a 2014/2015 Dinner Theatre Show, Breakfast for 2, pick up and drop off in Rolls Royce (downtown Victoria or any Victoria transportation depot), 24 hour access to Hot Seaside Mineral Pools, Steam Sauna and Fitness Studio, amenity on arrival ($825 + tax). WINNER: Cajsa ChubeyOak Bay Marine Group2 nights for 2 at Painter's Lodge in Campbell River (transportation not included), $100 restaurant credit, $200 spa credit and a Sunset Cruise for 2 ($786). WINNER: Hoey FamilyOak Bay Recreation CentreAnnual Pass ($380). The stub provides free entry for Oak Bay Recreation Centre drop in program to August 31, 2014. WINNER: Don Bhandar

OTHER PRIZES: The Finer Details1 Complete Auto Detailing (in and out) ($375). WINNER: Peter SchenkHarbour Air SeaplanesReturn air fare for 1 from Victoria to Vancouver ($350). WINNER: TasmaHotel Grand PacificOvernight accommodation, Deluxe Guest Suite ($175). WINNER: Dave HoodwessButchart GardensAdmission to the Gardens for 2 and Overstuffed Gift Basket ($165). WINNER: Anne DelvesEdible ArrangementsGift Basket and $100 Gift Certificate ($135). WINNER: G. McDormandFairmont Empress HotelAfternoon Tea for 2 in the Empress Room ($120). WINNER: J & S TownsendAbkhazi GardensTea for 2 (x 2) at the Tea House ($120). WINNER: Graham LindsayWhitespot, Fort Street4 Gift Certificates, $25 each ($100). WINNER: Molly Raher NewmanProspect Lake Golf Course4 rounds of golf (9 holes) ($100). WINNER: Dory LustadoThe Belfry Theatre

Passes for 2 ($80). WINNER: Bard GiesCraigdarroch Castle4 entry passes ($55). WINNER: Moira CooperThe Penny FarthingGift Certificate ($50). WINNER: Diana ScottPadella Italian BistroDinner Gift Certificate ($50). WINNER: Nina DuffusSide Street StudioGift Certificate ($40). WINNER: Heather DaviesKing & Thai Restaurant, Estevan VillageGift Certificate ($30). WINNER: Betty KerrOaks Restaurant & GrillGift Certificate ($25). WINNER: Mike Antolin

PARADE AWARDS: Children’s Groups:1st Prize: Oak Bay Parent Owned Preschool2nd Prize: Willows Elementary School3rd Prize: St. Christopher’s MontessoriChildren’s Decorated Bikes, Preschool-Kindergarten1st Prize: Gonzales Co-op Preschool2nd Prize: Gonzales Co-op Preschool3rd Prize: Ross Bay Preschool & Margaret Jenkins SchoolChildren’s Decorated Bikes, Elementary 1 - 31st Prize: Glen Lyon Norfolk School2nd Prize: Glen Lyon Norfolk School3rd Prize: Willows Elementary SchoolChildren’s Decorated Bikes, Elementary 4+1st Prize: Willows Elementary School2nd Prize: Willows Elementary SchoolHigh School Marching Bands:1st Prize: Reynolds High School2nd Prize: Oak Bay High School3rd Prize: Spectrum SchoolGroup Entries:1st Prize: Victoria Humane Society2nd Prize: Recreation Oak Bay3rd Prize: Western Command Military VehiclesCommunity Floats:1st Prize: Victoria Historical Fire Dept.2nd Prize: Oak Bay Tea Party Society3rd Prize: Victoria Dandelion SocietyCommercial Entries:1st Prize: Reflections Hair Design2nd Prize: Royal Victoria Yacht Club3rd Prize: Oak Bay Marine Group

Tea Party 2014 winners The staff of the Oak Bay News would like to thank News carriers Maya DeSouza and Maya Wolfe for helping us in the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade. We also thank fixed operations manager Guy Dunlop and Jim Pattison Volvo of Victoria for the stylish ride.

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Thank you Costco for making miracles happen for BC’s kids. Costco Wholesale has generously supported BC Children’s Hospital for over 20 years. The enthusiasm of Costco Wholesale, Employees and Members and their success in raising more than $11 million for the hospital is testament to their commitment to the health of BC’s kids.

The CRD is preparing a management plan for the regional trails and we need your input. Help guide decision-making, priority setting, and budget planning for the next 10 years for the Galloping Goose, Lochside and E&N Rail Trail - Humpback Connector.June 24, 4-7pm - Ambrosia Centre 638 Fisgard St., Victoria June 25, 4-7pm - Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall, 798 Goldstream Ave., Langford July 3, 4-7pm at Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave., SidneyDrop in and offer your comments or provide feedback online by July 10 at crd.bc.ca/parks.

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REGISTRATION INFO� Registration to July 6 is $55 or $90 with dorm fee for those staying overnight at Shawnigan Lake School.

VOLUNTEER� More than 200 Grape Escape volunteers contribute about 1,170 hours over the course of the ride. To learn more about volunteering for the Cowichan Valley Grape Escape, call Lily at 250-388-6496 ext. 7345 or email: [email protected]

ABOUT MS� Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world.� MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada; every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed with MS and women are three times more likely than men to develop MS.� There is no known cause and no cure for multiple sclerosis, however the MS Society of Canada is the largest funder of MS research in Canada. Founded in 1948, the society has invested more than $98 million in research to date.� Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world� MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada; every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed.

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Explore one of Vancouver Island’s exceptional wine regions by bike while raising funds to end multiple sclerosis. Challenge yourself at the Cowichan Valley Grape Escape, a two-day tour open to all cycling levels!

Arnold Lim, News staffTaking the opportunity to enjoy Vancou-

ver Island’s beauty can be amazing at any time, but doing so for a great cause might just be better.

The MS Society of Canada’s Cowichan Valley Grape Escape is back. The goal for the picturesque, two-day fundraising bike ride through the Valley on July 5 and 6 is to raise more than $500,000 in support of indi-viduals living with multiple sclerosis and for research to find a cure.

Ashley Hodgins, manager of develop-ment, said the ride is the society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It goes a long way toward taking on this unpredictable neu-rological disease, which is often diagnosed in young adults and affects vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility.

The society made a difference in Hodgins’ life when her father was diagnosed with the disease in 1996. “It was pretty scary. We had no idea what to expect,” she said.

Her family discovered there is a place to go to find information on support and other resources. More recently in her role with the society, she’s seen families go through that same experience. “It is important for people to know we are here and there are a large community of people working towards end-ing this disease.”

Efforts made by volunteers and riders have made a difference to her family and others with family members battling the disease. The Grape Escape, which requires more than 200 volunteers, would not be possible with-out the support of a group they refer to as the MS Hope Volunteer Team, Hodgins said.

“They are the backbone of our organi-zation. It is a lot of work to put this event together and we take great pride in making it an amazing experience for participants and volunteers on the event weekend. It is heartwarm-ing to see the camaraderie between the participants and the support the volunteers are providing.”

A variety of different vol-unteer positions are available to suit abilities and schedules and the organization strives

to create a meaning-ful experience for the team.

The society raises approximately 85 per cent of its rev-enue from fundrais-ing events, with only a small percentage com-ing from government grants. Fundraisers such the Grape Escape are critical to continue providing support for MS patients and their families and funding research toward a cure.

Jaap Zwaan, who raised more than $11,000 for the cause in his first time riding in 2013, is already half-way to matching last year’s total. He’s happy to be involved again.

“It’s the satisfaction provided by my efforts to raise funds for a good cause,” he said. “It is close to home and a beautiful area. From the stops, to the drinks and eats along the way, it is phenomenal.”

Riders may be pleasantly surprised how rela-tively easy it is, he added. “So don’t for a goal that is too low. You’ll be surprised with how much you can achieve.”

The event has three route options for riders which start and end at the Shawnigan Lake School. Each offers scenic rides, with visits to local wineries and artisan stands along the way.

Zwaan plans to be involved every year and hopes more riders and volunteers join him on the journey.

“It is a way to give back to what society gives to you. The more you give, the more you get back to you when it is needed,” he said. “Giving is more important that receiving.”

Will Arnold, an eventsponsor from

Experience Cycling, couldn’t agree more.“There is a feeling I can’t explain and to me,

it’s the crown jewel of the bike rides across Canada,” he said. “It is like family… it is so rewarding. The atmosphere, the feeling, the whole thing is amazing.”

Organizers hope to raise more than $500,000 with the event. Hodgins said riders and volun-teers can see and meet the people they are help-ing, when clients with MS hand out medals to all riders at the finish line.

“I think the best part for me is seeing people cross the finish line with that sense of accom-plishment and sense of connection to the cause,” she said. “When we announce that final fund-raising number, it brings tears to my eyes. It is so wonderful to see so many people sup-porting something we all believe in.”

For more information visit cowichanval-leygrapeescape.com

Time to climb back in the saddlefor MS Society’s Grape Escape ride

MS Society Volunteers

“They are the backbone of our organi-

unteer positions are available to suit abilities and schedules and the organization strives

“It is a way to give back to what society gives to you. The more you give, the more you get back to you when it is needed,” he said. “Giving is more important that receiving.”

MS Society Volunteers

Oak Bay News, June 11, 2014

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