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Christine van ReeuwykOak Bay News

Uplands sewer separa-tion is on the agenda for Monday night.

Council expects to hear from a directional drilling professional during its com-mittee of the whole meet-ing.

“Because there was quite a bit of interest from the public on technologies that would avoid having to dig up the streets, we decided to invite someone who is an expert in that area to talk about it so council and the members of the public have an opportunity to ask them direct questions,” said Jack Hull, project manager.

Under the Municipal Wastewater Regulation, Oak Bay is required to separate the existing com-bined stormwater and sani-tary sewer system in the Uplands neighbourhood. Also, during heavy rain-fall, the volume of water exceeds capacity of the sys-tem, sending overflows into the ocean at the Rutland and Humber pumping sta-tions.

David O’Sullivan, presi-dent of PW Trenchless Con-struction Inc., visited the

area last Friday, and will offer his expertise in the use of trenchless technology on the installation of pipes.

“We took him on a tour so he could see first hand what the issues are and be able to tailor his presentation to address our specific situa-tion,” Hull said. “People should come with an open mind, we’re not prejudg-ing at this point. It’s impor-tant council understands the issues and implications so they’re more informed when it comes to choosing which option to pursue and how to pursue it.”

The committee meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Oak Bay municipal hall.

Directional drilling ques-tions were among a few that came from multiple public consultation sessions and a special committee meeting in February.

Council also tasked staff with investigating ease-ment use on private prop-erty as part of the project and approved a request for proposals for a geotechni-cal investigation. Six pro-posals came in on the RFP and council will likely see a recommendation to award a contract during its May 24 council meeting. [email protected]

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Salute to Oak Bay’s young starsJennifer BlythOak Bay News

Oak Bay celebrated its young people last Thurs-day, honouring 12 deserving stu-dents with Young Exceptional Star Awards.

A full house applauded as the ninth annual YES Awards were pre-sented at Oak Bay Recreation Cen-tre’s Sports View Lounge.

Guests included Oak Bay mayor and councillors, MLA Andrew

Weaver, represen-tatives from local

schools, the business commu-nity and others.The awards emphasize the

positive achievements of Oak Bay’s young people by recogniz-

ing those who have distinguished themselves in such areas as volun-teerism, arts, citizenship, academics, athletics and/or who have overcome obsta-cles to achieve their goals.

The Oak Bay News is

pleased to share the stories of this year’s winners with our readers in a special section in today’s paper.

Coun. Hazel Braithwaite, YES Awards chair, also thanked awards sponsors the Kiwanis Club of Oak Bay, Oak Bay Computers, Oak Bay Pharmasave and the Oak Bay News for their support.

Join us in celebrating year’s Young Exceptional Stars of Oak Bay, on pages A2 to A4.

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Fancy footworkOak Bay’s Carmen Andiel and Sophie DeGoede chase down St. Michaels University School’s Gabby Freer in the Ryan Cup final Tuesday. The No. 1-ranked Oak Bay, undefeated on the season, won 2-1 in the AAA city championship and now heads to the Islands Tuesday in Nanaimo, vying for a berth to provincials.

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Weaver, representatives from local

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Cara Butler, Grade 10Oak Bay High School

Nominator Nichelle Soe-taert says Cara Butler is an outstanding young woman – driven, kind, diligent, reli-able, creative and dedicated to all of her endeavours. She inspires her peers to become more engaged in the commu-nity and consistently emerges as a leader both inside and outside of the classroom.

Butler’s teachers consider it a genuine pleasure to have her in class, her peers seek her out for advice and guidance, and the influence of her generosity and dedication is felt from Oak Bay all the way to Vicente Guerrero, Mexico.

Butler’s academic prowess is extremely impressive and she achieved at or above 93 per cent in each of her eight classes. She competes with the senior field hockey team, competed provincially in track and field and is a leader on Oak Bay’s junior soccer team.

As a Grade 10 student, But-ler was involved in Cops for Cancer, working tirelessly dur-ing summer and through Sep-tember to organize fundraisers and plan the arrival of the Tour de Rock participants. At every event, she wore a smile and encouraged others to be

engaged in the process, lead-ing by example.

She was also involved in Oak Bay’s Live Different pro-gram, travelling with 35 other students to Mexico to build a home for a deserving family. The commitment required by this program is intensive and

Butler was committed from the start, raising money for the “Jail or Bail” event, spend-ing countless hours preparing for the dance and connecting with all group members.

During the trip, she was always actively involved. She helped others understand and cope with intense emo-tions and was able to connect with the larger world at a very deep level.

Vanilia Chotou, Grade 8Monterey Middle School

Vanilia Chotou excels in all areas.

Her teachers say they have been struck by Vanilia’s tremendous work ethic and high academic standards that she has kept throughout her time at Monterey, consistently maintaining an A average through eight terms as a middle school student.

In addition to academics, Chotou has contributed her talents to a number of sport clubs and activities at school and in the commu-nity.

Her volleyball achieve-ments are particularly impressive. She was a mem-ber of Monterey Grade 7 city championship team, and is widely considered one of the best players in the city.

She was recently chosen to represent the VVA City Selects in the coming club season.

In addition, her contribu-tion to her school’s leader-ship program has been out-standing.

Chotou is the type of per-son that can be counted on to get the job done, no mat-

ter what. Perhaps the

most impres-sive part of

Chotou’s success is that she has only been in Canada for three years.

She moved to Victoria from Greece in 2013 and has adapted to a new language and culture with remarkable speed.

Teacher Josh Elsdon said he had no hesitation in nomi-nating Chotou for the Young Exceptional Star Award, not only because of her aca-demic strengths and athletic successes, but also for her willingness to contribute to the positive environment of her school and community.

Kaden Cortini, Grade 8Monterey Middle School

As Kaden Cortini’s Grade 8 teacher and mentor in the Monterey Institute of Technology, nominator and teacher Josh Elsdon has had a chance to get to know Cortini in a variety of environments. He has shown himself to be a Young Exceptional Star in many ways.

During Cortini’s first term at a new school, Elsdon noticed the student brought a truly impressive skillset into Monterey and the MIT program. Cortini is a self-taught digital artist, graphic designer and animator – while most students his age are play-ing video games, Cortini is making art that rivals the best graphics in the most cutting-edge games. (check out his designs at flxshdesigns.carbon-made.com/ )

A brilliant young man, Cortini has the all the makings of a top-notch science and math student.

He is a flex-ible, analytical

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sionate about a topic.He is also a remarkably

successful entrepreneur. Despite already having

a job helping his mother in her own business, Cortini has leveraged his incredible digital art skills into an e-commerce business that is already generating $500 to $1,000 per month.

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Annabelle Fieltsch, Grade 8Lansdowne Middle School

Nominated by her principal, Louise Sheffer, Annabelle Fieltsch is a top student, receiving straight As across the board – especially impressive as she was enrolled in late French immersion, and her French is better than almost all of the early French immersion students. She has overcome the barrier of com-pletely learning a new language and has excelled in less than two years.

Her talents and dedi-cation extend into Lans-downe’s music program. She is involved in band and choir, and is part of both jazz bands and the Firebirds, an advanced con-cert band. She studies piano pri-vately and is currently working on her Grade 8 piano repertoire – all in addition to the work she does at school, both academically and musically.

Additionally, Fieltsch takes a leadership role within the ensem-bles and within her music sec-tions, going above and beyond to learn her piano music for jazz band. She also tutors violin and cello and is always willing to help others to excel and learn.

Fieltsch is always happy and willing to help both at school and with the other youth groups she volunteers with in the community. She has been involved in sports, playing on several school teams including volleyball and basket-ball. Truly, Fieltsch has worked

hard to make

a team com-mitment to both music and sports.

Rose Hanneson-Schwenger was nominated for a YES Award by teach-ers Kelly Dodds and Alissa Moore, who felt she was a natural nominee in the areas of citizenship, academics and community-minded action.

A delight to teach and work with at Monterey, Hanneson-Schwenger is kind and thoughtful and always follows through, regardless of how much she has on her plate. She has been a key player in making her school a better place. Her enthusi-asm and spirit generated success in the school-wide Terry Fox run, wel-coming of the new Grade 6s, seasonal celebrations and organizing school sporting events.

A bright and cre-ative young woman, Hanneson-Schwenger’s desire to do well is exemplified by the care she takes in her assignments and the questions she asks to confirm her under-standing. She has many insightful and thoughtful ideas and is a reflective learner, thoughtfully making connections to her own life to deepen her under-standing of the world around her.

In school, Rose takes the time and patience to model and help her

peers, committing countless hours to the school and com-munity. Consequently, her peers and our staff value and admire her. Hanneson-Schwenger’s calm and understated way is such that her passionate drive to exceed and help could go unnoticed. She needs no external reward; she is intrin-

sically motivated. An exceptional individual, she embodies traits her teachers hope students will develop: courage, strength, empathy, kindness and leadership, making Monterey a wonderful place to attend.

Rebecca Hartley has been astounding her nominator, teacher Jeff Weaver, since the day she arrived at Oak Bay High School last September. According to him, she is a fantastic trumpet player and plays in the school Jazz Band.

Seeing a need to help the band, Hartley effort-lessly switched to tuba – no small task! At festi-val last year she received accolades for her playing, actually fooling profes-sional judges in to think-ing she had been playing for years. This is a tes-tament to her hours of practice and dedication to music.

As if that wasn’t enough, she joined every band class she could at Oak Bay High (five ensembles) and keeps up a rehearsal schedule that would make any normal teenager wince.

Her efforts at school and at home are second to none when it comes to her musical craft, and still she finds time to do more. Hartley maintains a high academic standard

at school, volunteers to help her friends with their homework and carefully explains problems, tasks and projects with care.

In her spare time Hart-ley has a passion for liter-ature, in particular read-ing and writing for youth. She is part of the Oak Bay Teen Council, helps at the library and recently organized a writing

contest for youth.

While Hartley is quiet in nature and

never seeks attention for her efforts, she

deserves some attention and thanks for all she does at school and in her community.

Monterey Middle School teacher Kate Connelly felt that Sidney Hurst would be an excellent candidate for a 2016 Young Exceptional Star award for excelling in aca-demics. According to Con-nelly, Hurst is so much more than an A student.

In addition to phenomenal organizational skills and per-fect or near-perfect scores on all her tests and spelling tests, Hurst chose to forgo the regular Grade 6 spelling words in favour of CanSpell/Scripps spelling bee words.

She has scored 100 per cent on all her extremely difficult spelling tests which included words such as jnana (knowledge acquired through meditation), gna-thonic (deceitfully flatter-ing), schadenfreude (plea-sure derived by someone from another person’s mis-fortune and pfeffernuss (tiny spice cookies).

In addition to her aca-demic excellence, Hurst is also a voracious reader and blogger. She devours novels and regularly blogs about the books she has read at https://sidbookreviews.wordpress.com/.

Hurst also demonstrates wonderful school participa-tion and leadership. She is

a member of the Library Lit-eracy Leaders, which helps create displays and orga-nize materials in the school library. She also competes on Monterey’s Book Battle team, where students read appointed novels and face off against other schools in a district-wide Trivia Bowl. A critical part of the winning team this year, Hurst kept calm under pressure as they advanced to the finals, and answered the final question to earn her team the victory.

Teachers can always rely on Hurst to be a team player, to be a responsi-ble member of the school community, and a genuine asset to the library team.

Jasmine Lambert, Grade 10 Oak Bay

Teacher Brent Garraway has taught Jasmine Lambert for two years. A driven young woman with a zest for life, she usually wears a smile and tries to involve peers in class activities. She shows an amaz-ing maturity in all she does and is destined to be a leader at Oak Bay.

On the basketball court Lambert was starting point guard for the B.C. bronze medal-winning senior girls’ team. Striving for continual improvement, her dedication led to a selection to Team BC.

Academic achievements are also exemplary. She has a 94 per cent average while balancing a hectic schedule. Teachers compliment her work habits and classroom demeanor and mention the energy she brings to class.

For 15 months Lambert was an alternate for Oak Bay’s Live Different program, where stu-dents build homes for families in Mexico. She participated in almost every activity right up to the trip, even when she knew she wouldn’t be going, participated in volunteering and fundraising. She even sent the group an amazing message on the day they left. These actions show a matu-rity beyond her years. Even when the group returned and Lambert saw the new friend-ships and lessons learned, she spoke only about how proud she was of the group and their achievements.

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Rebecca Hartley, Grade 10 Oak Bay High SchoolSidney Hurst, Grade 6, Monterey Middle School

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Aiden Leibel Grade 10, Oak Bay High School

A Grade 10 student at Oak Bay High, Aiden Leibel is a member of Bella Voce, a concert choir inside the timetable, Men’s Choir and Jazz Express, the junior vocal jazz group. He also plays French horn and trumpet.

Choir teacher Sally Murphy, who nominated Leibel for the YES award, says he has an exception-ally beautiful voice. In Bella Voce Leibel is one of two basses and his outstanding voice and musi-cianship regularly make the differ-ence in how the choir sounds. He is always on time to class, quickly memorizes his music and is always a strong anchor for what-ever ensemble in which he sings.

Although he is only in Grade 10, Leibel is regularly chosen to do solos in choir and vocal jazz. In Men’s Choir he has been a shining star with outstanding solos. This year he successfully auditioned for Chamber Choir 2016-17, the top concert choir at Oak Bay High.

In band, Aiden is no less remarkable, bringing the same strong work ethic and exceptional

musicianship to his instrumental playing. In concert band he plays French horn, quite a difficult instrument to master, and plays trumpet in jazz band.

In spite of his exceptional tal-ent, Leibel is not arrogant in any way. He is simply blessed with a wonderful voice and is passion-ate about singing and music. He’s a real leader who inspires others to achieve excellence through his own modeling of hard work and willingness to take risks to improve.

Nicole Quast, Grade 10 Oak Bay High

Nicole Quast stands out as a hard-working, ener-getic, kind and compassion-ate student. A straight-A French Immersion student for five years, she doesn’t allow this academic ability to define her. There is no arrogance about her.

Quast is also a leader, working directly with oth-ers in need such as peer counselling, Best Buddies and Oaklands Sunset Mar-ket, and with fundraising and service work such as Cops for Cancer, Live Differ-ent, Student Counsel, Disas-terAid Canada, Leadership and Interact Clubs, and cos-tume and make-up crew for the musical Beauty and the Beast.

It is one thing to partic-ipate in a variety of activi-ties; it is another to shine in them. Nicole shines, attested to by the recogni-tion received from both peers and adults. While in Grade 9, Quast’s peers granted her three awards: Best Overall Leadership Stu-dent, Most Involved in the Community and Great Men-tor. From the adult world,

Quast was selected to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in Tacoma, received Volunteer Victoria’s 2015 Certificate of Recognition and was hired by Oaklands Community Centre as an intern Children’s Food Liter-acy Programmer.

Competent at planning, organizing and conducting meetings and activities, she does so with confidence and poise, speaking with clarity and focus. While she is will-ing to take things on proj-ects on her own, she is also a team player quite capable of working with others to get the job done.

Elmer Thomas, Grade 6 Monterey School

Elmer Thomas is a Grade 6 student at Mon-terey Middle School, nominated by teachers Nessie Magee and Tara Baird.

A young man who has faced many challenges, in 2015, Thomas moved to a new city having to adjust to a new home, new school, new teachers and new friendships. Not an easy feat for anyone at any age.

Thomas has shown himself to be a lovely student who embraces an exceptional work ethic. He dem-onstrates a healthy thirst to learn, to achieve and to grow. He has had to

overcome great personal fears to open himself to significant personal growth.

In his journey to overcome such a variety of adversity, Thomas has exceeded all expecta-tions. He has demonstrated himself to be a good student, a good friend and a young man who has experienced amazing growth.

He has demonstrated academic growth in math and reading, is his abilities in athletics,

and is a wonderful citizen within the class and the school as a whole. He

is the first to volunteer his help and support in many settings, and he is a boy who reflects and

grows daily.

Jack Walmsley, Grade 8 Monterey Middle School

Jack Walmsley is “a fine indi-vidual, who does not fit into a neat box,” says teacher Amei Mai. A great athlete, he is on an elite Van-couver Island Premier League soc-cer team and played on Monterey’s volleyball team. He’s a straight-A student and lives with a brother with special needs; he’s inclusive and accepting all the time.

For group projects, Walmsley is a leader who can be paired with equally dynamic, intelligent and inquisitive students in the class, and they all excel. Walmsley stands out because he’s keeping the pace, delving into issues or deepening understanding of a concept alongside his peers. He doesn’t take things at face value.

But then, paired with a student too shy to speak in front of a group or a student with behaviour prob-

lems and Walmsley operates in the same responsible, positive way. In short: he never waivers. He opens his heart, furthers learn-ing and welcomes others inside his encouraging, inspiring circle. Being a motivator and a leader is just in his nature.

Walmsley’s writing process mir-rors his values: stick-to-it-ness, determination, problem-solving, appreciation of creating rich imag-ery, self-reflection and having a great sense of humour.

Walmsley excels across the board: academically, in sports, team and school spirit and fac-

ing challenges. But when it comes to Walmsley, his strengths are interconnected; his soccer prowess is related to his writ-ing success is related to his leadership strengths.

is the first to volunteer his help and support in many settings, and he is a boy who reflects and

and reading, is his abilities in athletics, and is a wonderful citizen within the class and the school as a whole. He

to achieve and to grow. He has had to

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at the GGGalleriesJennifer BlythOak Bay News

It’s a busy spring at local art galleries as exhibits explore every-thing from historical experiences to current environmental chal-langes.

Coming up at the Avenue Gallery is On The Surface, a solo exhibtion from Kim-berly Kiel.

“Representing one of the things I’m most drawn to, ‘on the sur-face’ is about just that – the surface of the canvas. The very the tactile surface of it,” Kiel says. “The texture; the marks and strokes, drips and dribbles; the thick, creamy oil paint mixed in its com-bination of colour; the energy and the vibrancy in that very surface.”

Featuring bold flo-rals, energetic figures and powerful tree-scapes, the artist has

created a special col-lection of works show-casing her signature use of impasto and fearless use of colour.

Join the gallery for the opening Thursday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. On The Surface runs through June 13.

At Oak Bay’s Eclec-tic Gallery, the Modern Visionaries exhibition continues through June 30, bring-ing together original artwork celebrating modernism. The show includes numerous works of historical

interest by members of Vic-toria’s Limner group and contemporaries, including Carole Sabis-ton, Herbert Siebner, Pat Martin Bates, Leroy Jensen, Maxwell Bates, Jack Wilkinson, Robin Skelton as well as renowned potters Wal-ter Dexter and Jan and Helga Grove.

All art is from private collections, primarily shown and sold pub-licly for the first time.

“We are thrilled with the quality and diver-sity of the artwork,” says gallery owner John Taylor. “It is a wonderful opportunity for people to enrich their knowledge and personal collection of renowned Victoria art-ists.”

Visit Winchester Galleries through May 28 to take in Abstracta Delecta: The Quebec Painters.

“We have been work-ing towards this exhi-bition for a long time and we’re honoured to have many fine works that have come directly from the art-ists’ estates,” says the gallery’s Gunter Hein-rich.

Among the noted works in the exhibition are two early works by Claude Tousignant, Taches transparentes (1955) and the iconic 1965 circular Petit oeil; one of the finest Yves Gaucher Grey paint-ings, VI (1968); the lyrical Temple heureux (1977) and La chute d’un jaune #12 by Jean

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Showing through June 5, this exhibit runs in partnership with the University of Victoria’s Depart-ment of Education and includes works on criti-cally endangered spe-cies from around the world as created by local artists. Viewers are invited to partici-pate in an exploration of the connections between art, culture, science and education as it relates to some of the rarest life forms on Earth.

To Alcheringa Gal-lery comes Soaring High, Landing Hard: The Veneration and Exploitation of Birds, new works by distin-guished British artist and wild birds conser-vation activist Rebecca

Jewell that examine both the beauty and extreme vulner-ability of birds in the face of an unprecedented growth in global poaching.

Jewell is cur-rently Artist in Residence in the Oceania Depart-ment of the British Museum and the brilliant, miniature birds she depicts are printed on to goose and swan feathers, ethi-cally collected.

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Join the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria this Sunday, May 15, for Family Sunday, inspired by current exhibition Moderniza-tion in Meiji Japan.

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McEwen; Harold Klun-der’s Mellow Yellow (self-portrait, 2014); Sans titre (1950), a fluid Automatiste work by Paul-Émile Borduas; and late highlights from Jean Paul Rio-pelle, Sans titre (1990) and Mes aventures (1990).

At the University of Victoria, take in Reflections: Images of Chinese Women in Can-ada, showing through May 30 in McPherson Library’s Mearns Cen-tre for Learning.

Curated by the Multicultural History Society of Ontario, the historical photo exhibit explores the struggles and accomplishments of Chinese women who forged a path for oth-ers to follow.

In nearby Cadboro Bay, Goward House presents an art show and sale by Goward House artists through June 29. Visit week-days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and for a pre-view of the event, visit gowardhouse.com/artshow.

At downtown’s Madrona Gallery, take in new works from Hashim Hannoon, showing May 14 to 27.

Already a respected artist in the middle east, Hannoon emi-grated to Canada in 2009, settling in Van-couver.

“His paintings reveal an interest in captur-ing the essence of community and how it enriches the city. Han-noon’s process results in abstract images of gentle beauty that invite the viewer to experience the city through the filter of his imagination.”

Join the gallery tomorrow, (Saturday, May 14) for an opening reception with the art-ist from 1 to 4 p.m.

Through May 19, West End Gallery fea-tures a premier exhibi-tion from Vancouver Island artist Joel Mara, who captures striking scenes from across B.C. Coming up, West End opens The Hang-ing Garden group show, May 21 to June 16, a new collection of paint-ings honouring the season of gardens and gardening.

Spring brings a new exhibit at the Rob-ert Bateman Centre: Endangered Wildlife – the Next Migration.

Harold Klunder, Love Song, Winchester Gallery

Herbert Siebner, Sister and Brother, Eclectic Gallery

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Take aim at allotment garden waitlist

During the Second World War, many of those in the UK with space to till turned over soil to create Victory Gardens. The realities of war and living on an island meant food shortages were a real concern and the gardens were seen as a way those at home could support the war effort ... and be fed.

Today, many Vancouver Islanders revisit those efforts as a way to boost our food security.

Important in terms of preserving the diversity of seeds available – and thus our ability to ward off problems arising from a limited seed pool – food security also refers to our ability to better fend for ourselves in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

Those concerned about the environmental costs associated with things like transportation of produce and pesticides are also turning more of their gardens over to edibles.

So what do you do if you want to support the grow-local movement but lack land to till?

Some make a point of supporting local farmers and producers through grocery store selections and farm markets, but many also turn to allotment gardens, renting space to grow their favourite fruits and veggies.

Problem is, there aren’t nearly enough Oak Bay allotment beds to meet the demand.

The district currently has 28 allotment beds tucked into two gardens behind Fireman’s Park. The waitlist, however, stands at 37.

Rick Lee, who raises a significant amount of produce from January through fall, waited six years for his patch of land. Linda Thomson, who imparts the knowledge and motivation behind growing with her grandchildren, waited a full decade.

Coun. Hazel Braithwaite, liaison to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, is looking into where the district could incorporate new allotment gardens, a trend we’re seeing in neighbouring municipalities. In Saanich, for example, gardeners harvest all manner of edibles from new, attractively fenced plots along the Gorge Waterway.

Here’s hoping Oak Bay can also find more space to help fill this growing need, and score a victory for the food security battle.

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Re: Remember those who cut deer dol-lars, Oak Bay News, May 6

Thanks to Brian Jones for reminding me that I too am upset by these four council members for letting themselves be bullied by the pro-deer lobby.

I think that their decision is penny wise and dollar foolish.

The issue of urban deer is not going away, but is in fact getting worse.

At some point in the future, and soon I hope, this issue is going to become unavoidable.

Thanks to Coun. Eric Zhelka, Tom Croft, Michelle Kirby and Tara Ney, there will be no funds available to do very much.

As I see it, their abdication of respon-sibility is going to make the situation not only uglier, but much more expen-sive in the future.

Truly a ‘dear’ decision. To the four of you, don’t expect my support at the next election.

Ed WalkerOak Bay

Deer ‘herd’ saves the dayHip, hip hooray for Zhelka, Croft,

Kirby and Ney!Hip, hip hooray – these four have

saved Oak Bay.Saved some bucks; saved some doe.Hip hip hooray – the herd is here to

stay!Mark Meichsner

Oak Bay

Compost effort a no-goRe: Oak Bay pilots household compost

project, Oak Bay News May 6I do not like the idea at all. I used

to compost for a long time in the past but it only allows some cooked food scraps, not bones and meat leftovers as this does not compost in backyard composters.

This means an increase in garbage. I stopped composting years before the curbside pick-up began due to the problem with rats.

Since the introduction of the curb-side program I usually only have one small bag of garbage, I recycle every-thing I can, taking it to local collecting places once a month.

We still have a rat problem – they constantly end up under the hood of the car eating the wiring. The last thing I think we need is more incentive for them.

I hope council will rethink this and continue with the curbside pickup.

Irene RobirtisOak Bay

Compost study a poor financial decision

Once again council has approved a costly study when they could have gathered the same information for less.

I agree that when the compost collec-

tion contract comes up, options should be explored, but spending $35,000 for 50 households to have their own com-post bin for one year ($700/household by the way) is garbage (compost?).

Why not send a survey to 200 house-holds instead? You’d get a wider vari-ety of opinions for a fraction of the cost.

Why are they wasting our money in this manner?

John BentleyOak Bay

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Father-daughter duo slays Dragons pitchChristine van ReeuwykOak Bay News

Hot on the heels of Sara Bavington’s 13th birth-day today, Friday the 13th, she embarks on a mission to tame dragons.

The Oak Bay youth pushed – or inspired, depending on your point of view – her parents to pitch to the Dragons’ Den when the television show came to town.

First she mentioned it casually to dad Graham Bavington. When audi-tions started, she became more insistent. “I said ‘no, I don’t really want to.’ She said ‘but Dad, I’ll do it with you,’” said Graham.

The next day they headed downtown to the Marriott Hotel.

“We did the application the night before and sent it online then we just went in and pitched. We really weren’t prepared.”

The duo pitched the fam-ily’s Hee-Haw Horseradish. They developed their own recipe after seeking a hot and flavourful horseradish and a conversation with friends around the dinner table. The result is a handmade

horseradish with natural ingre-dients including honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and fresh horseradish root.

“They obviously did a really good job,” said mom Pam.

Turns out Sara was a natural, and whatever the pair did, they made the cut for a May 16 film-ing of the CBC television show where entrepreneurs pitch their businesses for investment opportunities.

“We’ve had a couple discus-sions with our producer and

she has a few ideas so we’re scripting right now. I can’t really reveal what we’ll be doing,” Graham said. “They don’t write anything for us. I think we’re probably just going to wing it again.”

No way, says Pam.“I’ve got to have every-

thing prepared. Graham can just go with it,” she said. “We’ll be pretty pre-pared at least for the first part.”

As a family that rou-tinely pitches the prod-uct at the Oak Bay and Sidney street markets, they’re well tuned into what the market wants.

“Those have really pre-pared us because people really have questions. When people are buying food they want to know everything. And not just about what’s in the jar but how it’s made. We’ve been grilled for a year I feel,” Graham said. “Those markets are the best way to get our product out and tested and the feedback we get is gold. They don’t hold back.”

Graham, Pam, Sara and eight-year-old Matthew head Toronto this weekend.

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The Bavingtons – Pam, Graham, Sara and Matthew – pitch their horseradish on the Dragons’ Den this week.

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This Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, the Mariners host the Okanagan Athlet-ics with doubleheaders both days at Layritz Park. Games open at 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Junior Premier Mari-ners hold the field at Oak Bay’s Henderson Park with doublehead-ers Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 against the Okanagan Athletics. Games start at 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.

While the Mariners are at home, cross-town PBL rivals the Premier Victoria Eagles head to Vancouver to face the White Rock Tritons in a double-header on Saturday, before taking on the North Delta Blue Jays Sunday.

The Junior Premier Eagles host the Whal-ley Chiefs Saturday, May 14 in a double-header at Lambrick Park. Game 1 opens at 12 p.m. and Game 2 at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday, May 15, the JP Eagles hit the road to take on the White Rock Tri-tons.

The May 29 Oak Bay Half Marathon is rap-idly approaching but runners who register before May 26 still enjoy a discount. Learn more at raceonline.ca.

The details are still to be determined about the Senior Girls’ Rugby Champion-

ships but they will take place Friday, May 13. Stay tuned to loweris-landschoolsports.ca for updates.

On Saturday, May 14, the University Cricket team plays United at 12 p.m. at Beacon Hill Park.

In midweek cricket, the Stonewallers play Beagle at Windsor Park

at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 and on Wednes-day, May 18 the Pigs Trotters play Fernwood Inn at 6 p.m. at Windsor Park.

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The Canadian College of Per-forming Arts alumni troupe springs two hits for the Island tour this month.

With its roots in Oak Bay, the musical theatre company tours Vancouver Island, sharing two new works created and pre-sented by CCPA grads.

“Nobody does musical the-atre like students and gradu-ates of the college,” said R.J. Peters, artistic producer of the Alumni Company and director of The Pitch, one of the two one-act musicals. “We’re creating a new show with a true vaudeville feel. The two productions are perfectly tailored for local busi-nesses, schools, retirement resi-dences; presenting a unique the-atrical experience.”

In The Pitch, Doc Nostrum and His Caravan of Cure-Alls is a mini-musical created by Sarah Murphy, featuring music from traditional bluegrass, vaudeville and early jazz eras. The show follows smooth-talkin’ snake oil salesman Doc Nostrum as he and his troupe of performers travel from town to town duping the public with claims of miracle cures, tonics and elixirs. When they meet small-town girl Clara Morris, they get more than they bargained for and things begin to go awry for these purveyors of promise.

Get Happy is a new musical revue compiled by Avery Bren-nan. Featuring music from hit movie musicals such as Funny Girl, Victor/Victoria, 42nd Street

and Chicago, it tells the age-old story of a determined young woman who yearns for stardom, in a world where people can’t seem to appreciate her talents.

“All aspects of these produc-tions, from writing to technical to performing is done exclu-sively by CCPA alumni,” said Ron Schuster, CCPA director. “It is a great showcase of their incred-ible talents.”

Before hitting the road, the company launches formally with performances at the CCPA performance hall on Elgin Road May 13 to 28. Learn more about times and tickets at ccpacanada.com, or call 250-595-9970 or email [email protected] to book performances. [email protected]

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Oak Bay is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Greater Victoria, and that historic charm is one of the many features that draws people to the area.

That charm comes with a down side, however, in that some homes do not meet today’s rapidly changing building code.

Martin Kent, an Oak Bay home inspector and owner of Fairhome Building Inspectors, can attest to this. “I was inspecting a 100-year-old house not too long ago that had a stone foun-dation. The house was alright, I just told (the homeowners) to repair the cracks (in the foun-dation) that had formed over the years.”

Kent admits this year has been busier com-pared to previous years. “The market’s really changed. There are often multiple offers on properties which makes it difficult for realtors and home inspectors because the buyers are often hurried,” he says.

Kent, a licensed and Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors-certified home inspector, says basement leaks are one of the most common issues in Oak Bay’s older homes.

“Older homes have cement or clay drainage tiles,” he says of the out-dated technology.

Basement leak-age issues may stem from issues in the house’s foun-dation which may have been caused due to a buildup of water around the foundation, creating a porous foundation. Rectifying the leakage can depend on the state of the drainage tile. In some cases they can be repaired, other times they need to be replaced.

The roof is another issue Kent commonly sees in older homes.

“Most people don’t change their roof until someone tells them about it,” he says.

Moss buildup on and under the shingles is also a common problem in leafy Oak Bay, how-ever moss can simply be removed through a de-mossing process, a much more cost-effective

approach than replacing the whole roof, as long as the shingles are in good shape.

“Roofs can either be repaired or replaced, depending on the age and the condition of the roof,” Kent says.

Asbestos is also a common substance that Kent finds in Oak Bay’s homes. “Every (older, non-renovated) house has asbestos in it,” he says.

Areas asbestos can be found include the home’s heating system and attic.

“Vermiculite was a type of insulation used in the 1970s,” says Kent, who cau-tions this type of insulation contains asbestos as well.

He recommends immediate removal of the vermiculite, as well as any other potential sources of asbestos, as these products have been proven harmful to one’s health should they be exposed to it.

Costs for asbestos removal can be high due to the process required to contain the material and limit human exposure. Not only are newer insu-lation materials better for our health, but they

also do a much more effective job of insulating a home, which can pay dividends in the form of savings on a monthly heating bill.

Kent also recommends replacing knob-and-tube wiring when he sees it during his home inspections. Knob-and-tube is a type of wiring that doesn’t have a ground wire with it.

Although it can still be found in certain indus-trial environments, it is being replaced in mod-ern home design in favour of more modern, safer techniques, which are also better at handling the heavy power draw needed for today’s electron-ics and appliances.

The final big red flag Kent finds in Oak Bay homes is buried oil tanks. “It was very common to have buried oil tanks. Before 1953, they used to bury the tanks,” he says.

The tanks were viewed as unsightly by home-owners, and so were hidden underground. These buried oil tanks can cause some obvious issues, not the least of which is when the tank begins to corrode due to age and develop leaks, allowing the oil to seep directly into the soil.

Kent suggests updating the heating system with more modern and efficient technology. Electric heat pumps are becoming much more favourable.

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Personal perspective of Harling Point marks Asian Heritage Month

Christine van ReeuwykOak Bay News

In Ross Bay Cemetery the dead were listed as China-man #1 and Chinaman #2 and so on; just one reason the region’s Chinese popu-lace found a resting place at scenic Harling Point in Oak Bay.

On May 15, in honour of Asian Heritage Month, Charlayne Thornton-Joe will lead a tour at the Chi-nese Cemetery, a National Historic Site that includes her grandfather’s grave.

“I usually start with an apol-ogy, that I don’t have a chip on my shoulder, but that the reason it exists is because of discrimina-tion,” said Thornton-Joe, a Victo-ria councillor.

Her walks were inspired years ago when she took a similar tour at Ross Bay Cemetery with noted Victoria historian and sto-ryteller John Adams.

“I was captivated, John and I have become good friends since then,” Thornton-Joe said. “He has a perspective of a historian,

for me I tell my perspective of the Chinese Cemetery through my ancestors.”

Thornton-Joe shares through personal connection with her grandfather, who died before she was born.

“It’s a little bit about why the Chinese came to Victoria or Can-ada. A little bit about what they were doing here; and why we have a Chinese cemetery and where they were buried before.

“Discrimination was part of that time,” she said.

Ross Bay was divided into reli-

gions and the Chinese were buried in a section called Aboriginals and Mongolians, she explained.

“Every storm, where the Chinese were buried the water would come up, they would go to sea.”

Growing up in Victoria, Thornton-Joe was a regular visitor to the picturesque cemetery that operated from 1903 until the early 1950s.

“My mother was very tra-ditional in the way of going to the cemetery and showing respect for your ancestors,” she said. “I go quite often to visit my family members even today. I built a really close relationship to the cemetery.”

In 1903 the Chinese Con-solidated Benevolent Asso-ciation purchased 3.5 acres of land at the corner of Penzance Street and Cres-

cent Road – Harling Point. Today simple markers and a ceremo-nial altar still stand on the site owned and maintained by the association. The cemetery was designated a National Historic Site by the Government of Can-ada in 1994.

The tour starts at 2 p.m. on May 15 and costs $2 for Old Cemeteries Society members and $5 for non-members. Meet at the cemetery, foot of Crescent Road, off King George [email protected]

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Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Picture PerfectCarefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s BogPark. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court& guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

Good Morning StarshineCapture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to thisquarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina.The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of theocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwoodfloors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

State of the ArtCustom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved designis evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter showersystem and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite aweswith its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece deresistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deckfor dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

A Honey of a Deal Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious familyroom, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LRwith FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer abuilt-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offersa very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000

Birds of a FeatherSophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroomhome, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgradeslike granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood andLEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’sparadise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

Quality Built Zen Home This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen,cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, completewith gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avante-gard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifullylandscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage ofthe one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area.Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm,while the upper level is recently updated. 7 ft height bonus inlawaccommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently usedcommercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyerto verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000

Maximum Views with Precision DesignLuxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision builtfeaturing a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formalsitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious diningrm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. &ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler.$959,000

Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000

You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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The Splendid Sea If you love the SEA, this RARE 3 bedroom, 2 bath Chic OCEAN VIEW Townhouse with gorgeous hardwood, Designer kitchen and Newer w/d is the answer to your dreams! Watch Sailboats on the Garden South penthouse deck or Kayak from the launch across the road. Neighbours wave as they walk up tree-lined Dallas Rd to the playing fields or the Community Centre for Yoga, Fitness, Art and Cooking classes. This multi-level home with huge storage would be perfect for active retirees, or a young family - close to Shopping, Restaurants and beautiful Parks of Victoria! Step out to explore the beach, or gaze across the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait to the snow-capped splendours of the Olympic Mtns. It’s true. This can be your Life. Call now! See 3D Tour on our website. $459,000

In an English Country GardenThe warmth and welcoming comfort of a lovingly maintained country cottage, surrounded by immaculate 1 acre gardens, is yours in this private two-level classic west coast oasis of woodland tranquility. Designed for enjoying outdoor living at its best, this inviting residence includes two large decks, one with an enticing hot tub. Vaulted ceilings, a master bedroom on the main level, and a full daylight basement are some of the special plus features. An oversized double garage, potting shed and generous storage encourage recreational living. A fenced Welsh-style vegetable garden has superb soil for growing fine produce (especially leeks).This is an excellent property in a coveted location. Hurry Home. See 3D Tour on our website. $739,000

The Secret of the CoveThis rare South-facing private and sheltered, warm Beachfront Cove with 130 ft of Oceanfront whispers stories of Sea Captain Smith, who modeled the 5,020 sqft home after his tropical residence on the Yangtze River. Vaulted Ceilings, solid Teak and Ter-racotta tile flooring with French doors; all lead to gracious Ocean view decks and luxuriously tended vibrant gardens. The 2.85 Acre Estate is perfect for entertaining, as another former owner, Mr. Millar of the famous Irish Rovers, would attest. Boasting a huge heated Workshop and a separate Coach House for guests above the extra garage, plus a nanny area in the lower level, there is room for kith and kin to be spell bound by the magical views! Call now to be enchanted. See 3D Tour on our website. $2,988,000

Leisurely Oceanfront Living Dramatic contemporary architecture, with Mediterranean inspired construction elements, crowns the landscaped natural beauty of this prime south-facing oceanside location overlooking Canoe Bay. Sails, sunsets and sandpipers create a memorably picturesque narrative along 70 ft of beach with moorage. This prestigious 3,700 sq ft home showcases a spectacular 40 ft long central gallery of light via a breathtaking barrel ceiling. The many appointments include Spanish terra cotta flooring, superbly designed kitchen, 6 piece master ensuite, a 2 bed/bath walk-out suite and many inviting decks, aswell as HVAC and heated double garage. This outstanding waterfront home offers a singular opportunity to live large in leisure. See 3D Tour on our website. $1,499,800

Luxury on the OceanFeast your eyes on the ocean front panorama. Sculptured roof lines pique interest as you approach this masterfully & newly redesigned 4800 sqft home. Dramatically framing Pacific Ocean VIEWS like its mid-century inspiration, "Butterfly House" by Frank Wynkoop; this stunning tribute rewards your sight via a poolside courtyard. A top builder has created a rich custom experience. From Tigerwood floors to the Jatoba cabinetry & designer Travertine tiled fireplace the qual-ity is superb. Bonus legal Suite, plus a self contained nanny area, this Oasis delivers tremendous practical value in addition to delighting Architectural Connoisseurs. Call now, to live a Luxurious life on the Pacific Ocean! The home shows as new. See 3D Tour on our website. $3,488,800

Labour of LoveThis superbly renovated home with low maintenance yard feels like NEW. Recreated by the skilled hands of a Master, the result is significant room, and modern details throughout! Coffered ceil-ings, solid-Oak floors, and an Open design allows an effortless flow. Comfort is enhanced by large windows and skylights, a Romantic gas fireplace, and a Chic kitchen with Quartz countertops and Sophisticated cabinetry. A large Master with walk-in, heated floor Ensuite, Hot Water on Demand, and a newer gas furnace means never having to say you're Sorry! The uber large garage and WORK-SHOP is a Dream. Seaside Beaches, Parks and Trails abound, and your family will enjoy the quick est. 10 min walk to World Famous Butchart Gardens! CALL Now. See 3D Tour on our website. $719,000


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