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OAK BAYNEWSBlasting forces Oak Bay family from home

Dan EbenalNews Staff

Work to prepare a lot for construction sent one Oak Bay family scrambling from their home in the middle of the night.

Blasting work began Friday to clear away rock and prepare a lot for construction on Woodlawn Crescent. After conducting three blasts, neighbour Chris Robertson noticed the carbon monoxide readings had spiked at his home on 2281 Woodlawn Cres.

Within less than eight hours, all of the carbon monoxide alarms in our house were sounding, said Robertson. We called the fire department and sure enough the levels were way beyond the Health Canada maximum. In fact, the firefighter told me they could be lethal with eight hours of exposure.

Robertson did some quick research and found that blasting can cause a phenomenon known as advection, where the toxic fumes produced by the blast are trapped underground and travel through fissures in the ground.

In our case theyre coming up into our perimeter drain which vents into a drain pipe in our crawlspace, said Robertson, adding the crawlspace is used

for the homes air circulation system.

Robertson demanded blasting stop until it could be done safely. He said Oak Bay district officials came to the home on Monday, placing a carbon monoxide monitor in the crawlspace and directing the contractor to resume blasting.

According to a release from the District of Oak Bay, the fire department could not determine

the cause of the raised carbon monoxide levels and rendered the home safe for occupancy.

I think early on, my understanding is there was an insufficient link between the blasting and the gas discharge, said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. Im told its happened 18 times over the last 25-plus years so its extremely rare. Weve never heard about anything of that nature before.

Three more blasts were conducted Monday afternoon, shortly before Robertson and his wife were scheduled to attend their staff Christmas party.

Our 11-year-old daughter called us and said, Daddy, theres a beeping sound coming from the basement, said Robertson.

He asked his daughter to check the meter and she found it read 122 parts per million, more

than 12 times Health Canadas limit for long-term exposure.

Immediately we told our girls to evacuate our house with our dogs and they had to stand in the rain while we rushed home.

Robertson called 911 who dispatched the fire department.

They measured levels in the crawlspace at over 200 parts per million. They issued us a compliance order saying we are not allowed to occupy our house until the situation is resolved.

The Robertsons packed up the kids, two dogs and a cat and headed to the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, renting a pair of rooms.

Robertson was told there is still another week of blasting that needs to be conducted and he planned to seek a court injunction to have the work stopped, however, the District of Oak Bay issued a stop work order Tuesday afternoon. According to the release from the district, it is attempting to mediate a co-operative solution between the neighbours.

As a condition of the permit, as is standard practice, the District of Oak Bay is indemnified from any damage resulting from the blasting, stated the release.

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Crews look over a Woodlawn Crescent home that was filled with carbon monoxide as a result of blasting conducted at a neighbouring property.

District issues stop-work order after family spend night in hotel

Immediately we told our girls to evacuate our house with our dogs and they had to stand in the rain while we rushed home.

- Chris Robertson

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Oak Bay High students spread holiday cheer

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Oak Bay High students are opening the door to Christmas for those away from home this month undergoing cancer treatments.

The 19 members of Youth Against Cancer crafted their way to hang a happy holidays at the Canadian Cancer Societys Vancouver Island Lodge.

Were making door decorations for each of the 21 rooms, said Chloe Van Neutegem.

It helps them feel more at home, added Samantha White. And so they know they have people thinking about them.

The two Grade 12 students at Oak Bay High lead the club that created the decorations for the doors, inside the rooms and handmade cards for each guest at the Canadian Cancer Society Lodge near Royal Jubilee Hospital.

Weve always done smile packages, Van Neutegem said. This year we were asked if we wanted to come decorate.

This way were able to share the holiday spirit with all the visitors to the lodge through December, said sponsor teacher

Roxanne Taggart. The lodge expects 90

guests will use the lodge while undergoing cancer treatment this month in Victoria.

Theyre going to touch every single person that comes through our lodge in the next 30 days, to show that someones thinking of them, said Tracie Clayton, Canadian Cancer Society annual giving co-ordinator for Vancouver Island. The Youth

Against Cancer club at Oak Bay is definitely a youth leadership group. We feel privileged to work with them. It makes my job a lot more engaged when I get to see such young people getting involved. Seeing young people at this age already investing in those things is amazing.

The room decor will include wreaths, said Mia Kennedy, who spearheaded a leadership group crafting trip to Sir James Douglas

elementary.We made wreaths from all

of the students, Kennedy said. They used handprints to make the greenery of the wreaths while childrens thumbprints made the red berries. There are 21, for each of the different rooms.

Its all about lifting spirits, Van Neutegem said.

The club works year-round for the Canadian Cancer Society including the spring when

those yellow daffodils appear everywhere.

Its a lot more than them just coming to decorate the rooms at our Vancouver Island Lodge. What theyre really doing is continuing their relationship and commitment to us, said Clayton. Oak Bay high school students are really youth leaders in their community. They set an example for our other youth to follow. [email protected]

School club lifts spirits among Vancouver Island cancer patients

Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff

Leaders in the Youth Against Cancer club at Oak Bay High, Grade 12 students Samantha White, above left, and Chloe Van Neutegem decorate a snowman door hanger for the Canadian Cancer Society Lodge near Royal Jubilee Hospital. Grade 12 students Mia Kennedy, above right, and Madison Skala work on a door hanger for the Canadian Cancer Society Lodge on Richmond Avenue that will see about 90 patients throughout the month.

Fire department investigates suspicious fires outside school

Dan EbenalNews Staff

A string of small fires outside an Oak Bay school is raising the alarm with the Oak Bay Fire Department.

Over the last two weeks theres been some mischief activity around Monterey Middle School in that there have been three separate fires set, said Capt. Rob Kivell with the Oak Bay Fire Department,

While there have been no witnesses,

Kivell suspects that youths are responsible for lighting the fires.

The Oak Bay Police have been notified and are assisting with the investigation.

Theyre basically just paper fires at this point, or experimentation type fires. The problem with those is that they can escalate into something more serious as they get bolder, said Kivell.

Its something the police are aware of and theyre putting extra patrols in that area.

He said the fires have been set around a fenced-off generator in the staff parking area of the school.

Theyve been poking lit papers in there and they even lit up some

shrubbery that they were able to get going with some paper around it.

While the fires have not caused any damage to the building, Kivell said its something the fire department wants to keep on top of.

We have had in the past in that area of south Oak Bay some mischief fires with newspapers and different things so we want to be on top of it and make sure this isnt an escalating thing.

So far the fires have all been set at night and on weekends, and anyone who observes groups of kids around the school after hours or other suspicious activity are asked to contact police.

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Youths suspected of setting three separate fires at Monterey school

Jensen elected CRD chairOak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen will serve as

the Capital Regional District chair for the next year after being elected Wednesday during the inaugural meeting of the board.

I believe in the CRD. I believe its an excellent organization with excellent, dedicated skilled staff, he said during the meeting. Can the CRD be better? Absolutely but it really falls to us at this table to make it better.

Jensen was elected to his second term as mayor on Nov. 15. Prior to that he spent 15 years as a councillor. A former law professor and Crown counsel, Jensen served for 12 years as the chair of the CRD Water Board and three years as trustee for the library board.

I brought a relatively calm demeanour to the issue focussing debate moving the agenda forward, he said. It is essential that there be a close working relationship [with staff], respectful, collegial and cordial.


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Jensen sets the tone for incoming councilChristine van ReeuwykNews Staff

The seven set to serve Oak Bay for the next four years were sworn in by Justice Geoffrey Gaul Monday night in council chambers.

Nils Jensen re-donned his mayoral chains of office as the first sworn in and was later joined by councillors Hazel Braithwaite, Tom Croft, Michelle Kirby, Kevin Murdoch, Tara Ney and Eric Zhelka.

Its a good time to reflect on how truly fortunate we are to have something most of the world thirsts for and many have died to achieve and thats democracy, Jensen said.

He took a few moments to recognize the departing councillors John Herbert, Cairine Green and Pam Copley.

They have left a wonderful legacy, between the three of them they served Oak Bay for a remarkable 27 years, he said, reflecting on the work council did over the last term. That included improvements in public

transparency with citizen advisory groups and a new website and extensive consultation in the official community plan review.

Since Oak Bay was first founded in 1906 there have been many reeves and mayors and councillors that have contributed to the evolution of our community. Each in succession standing on the shoulders of those who went before [each council] had their own unique and important achievement as Oak Bay progressed from the First Nations traditional territory which we reside on now, to the farmlands, then went on to be the rural communities to what we are now a carefully planned modern progressive community that has successfully preserved the uniqueness of its neighbourhoods, Jensen said in his inaugural speech.

The torch has been handed to us seven around this table now. Its now our turn to contribute to an Oak Bay

that our children, grandchildren and generations to come can be proud of. Oak Bay will continue to grow and evolve and mature. The work and challenge for us up here will be to direct change to ensure we protect and preserve our very unique community its character and its ambiance.

He took a moment to note they dont do the work alone, thanking staff and community volunteers in advance.

He reflected on the past term advancing the arts with a $1 million contribution to the theatre at Oak Bay High (set to open next fall) and the appointment of the first arts laureate in Canada along with the work she did. He

proposes to widen the mandate of parks and recreation to include culture in a bid to advance arts even further.

Jensen said he plans to propose web casting meetings and Monday was Oak Bays first night using e-agendas with council following along on tablets.

Weve now come into the electronic age, were probably not the first, Jensen said to a roomful of chuckles. That will continue to open up municipal hall because people will have greater access to documents in advance.

Council will also have staff review how advisory committees could be more effective in aiding the seven around the table make decisions.

He promoted regional co-operation in his address to the standing-room-only crowd.

To address the need to meet sewage treatment obligations, hes already met with the new mayors in Victoria, Lisa Helps, and Saanich, Richard Atwell.

Im very optimistic a solution will be found and will be found soon, Jensen said, adding there are also regional co-operation options for economic development and efficient integration of services.

Oak Bay looks forward to hiring a planner to help implement the OCP installed by the previous council, with development of a housing strategy and guidelines first on the agenda.

A municipally owned property at 1531 Hampshire Rd. will get some resolution this term, he promised. Oak Bay Lodge, he noted, could take longer.

Im very optimistic based on my meetings with Island Health to date that a public health use will be found for the Oak Bay Lodge property. But given Island Health is in the middle of doing a major review on the future, not only of the long-term care, but Oak Bay Lodge, likely a decision on the Oak Bay Lodge will be many years away.

Jensen noted the seven council members must make sure the water flows, refuse and recyclables are collected and dealt with and that facilities and infrastructure are maintained.

That is a large but important task requiring our constant attention and at times some heavy lifting.

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Mayor Nils Jensen returns for his second term after being sworn in by Justice Geoffrey Gaul Monday night at Oak Bay municipal hall.

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Debt a burden for studentsI was happy to see the issue

of student debt addressed in the Dec. 3 editorial Students facing a mountain of debt. As a prospective UVic student myself, the concern of financial limitations has been mild but present, and I know that many are not as lucky as me.

It seems the issue is sometimes overshadowed by others as serious as they may be and with such a pressing relevance to myself I find it important to recognize the challenge students face as they take on this critical step not just for their own education but for the betterment of society. The articles succinct call for change, citing the provincial economy, dependent on a skilled workforce, voices my thoughts exactly.

If the government does not act to subsidize some of these costs, and the overwhelming cycle of student

loans is not addressed, our society as a whole will suffer. I was especially glad to see the author focus on the necessity of need-based scholarships, which, as is mentioned, were eliminated nearly a decade ago.

Yes, students deserve recognition for their performance through high school, but not at the cost of another students opportunity. Hopefully the issue will continue to receive the attention it deserves and students will eventually be able to receive a necessary education without sacrificing other aspects of their life. I also hope local sources such as the Oak Bay News can continue to generate a successful push for progress.

Amir HardingSeattle, Wash.

Pregnant deer at riskResearch on various breeds of

deer pregnancies revealed some interesting facts. Times of the year may differ slightly for different breeds of deer but the time frame is very close.

Female deer are short day breeders and the entire mating season lasts from October to December. In southern parts of the country does will not mate until January or February. The gestation period is generally 180 days and fawns are born in late spring.

The mayor of Oak Bay wants to start the deer cull in early January which means there is an excellent chance a pregnant deer will be killed. When it comes to using the clover trap method there is no discrimination on what is killed. A doe or a buck, a healthy animal or a sick one.

William JesseOak Bay

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Ottawa turns its backon disabled veterans

Many times we have been reminded by our politicians that we owe our veterans a debt that can never be repaid. Yet some are tacitly supporting measures that seek, by legal manoeuvres, to devalue and dismiss that service.

Lawyers acting on behalf of the federal government are arguing in B.C.s Supreme Court

that Canada has no covenant with its military veterans, and that any promises made to them can be adjusted at will by elected representatives. This is the governments line of defence against a

class-action suit being pursued on behalf of disabled veterans.

No matter what one believes about a suitable level of compensation for veterans which is a matter for our lawmakers to argue flatly that Canada has no covenant with its sons and daughters in the military is shocking, both in its moral insensitivity and sheer lack of political astuteness.

This at a time when the auditor general has reported that veterans seeking benefits for mental illness and injury are not getting help in a timely manner.

According to the report, out of close to 3,000 veterans applying for mental-health support last year, 700 had not received an answer in four months and 500 were still awaiting word after eight months. Such a delay could threaten a veterans stabilization and recovery, the report states.

The feds are trying to right this wrong by promising $200 million for expanded mental health initiatives, but most of the money is designated for an Operational Stress Injury clinic in Halifax, and nine other satellite office, and the remainder, apparently, will be paid out over the next 50 years.

This does not sound like an honourable solution to an issue that is of increasing concern to returning vets.

At the heart and core of what it means to be a Canadian are principles of service and sacrifice, particularly in dark days when peace and democracy are threatened. Maybe its time the federal government took a long, hard look at what is required to repay our service men and women for their dedication.

Veterans deserve support both in conflict abroad and when they return home

Climate change far from certainRe: Climate change will

prove costly for Oak Bay (Oak Bay News Dec. 3).

According to Mayor Nils Jensen, there is recent science that indicates the sea level will rise by one metre by the end of the century. Nonsense. This assertion is based on completely unproven models that suggest such a rise as a worst-case scenario in 100 years based on countless assumptions (which is definitely not science).

What will probably happen to ocean levels is what has actually happened to ocean levels since the end of the last ice age: seven inches of rise per century. This means you can relax Mayor Jensen - Oak Bay neednt worry about ocean flooding for about 600 years.

Similar nonsense was stated by David Suzuki in the News several weeks ago when he claimed that the 10 warmest years on

record have all occurred since 1998. This is simply not true.

According to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, the 10 hottest years on record are (in order, warmest first): 1934, 1998, 1921, 2006, 1931, 1999, 1953, 1990, 1938 and 1954.

That said, it would have been much warmer than these years during the Medieval Warming Period that occurred between approximately 950 AD and

1250 AD when most of the northern hemisphere was 1C to 3C warmer than today. During this time Greenland was widely inhabited and the British Isles had a bourgeoning grape growing and wine making industry (something impossible today its far too cold).

The News should engage in some fact-checking before publishing such alarmist nonsense.

D. GramlichOak Bay


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With three preventable fires in 10 days to start December, the Oak Bay Fire Department warns residents to take precautions as winter falls.

People are starting to use their heating appliances more, said Capt. Rob Kivell, with Oak Bays fire prevention division.

Those heaters, fireplaces and furnaces introduce a risk not faced during warmer weather.

There are some key tips to keep in mind, for example, make sure fireplaces or furnaces get inspected once a year. Space heaters are infamous for causing fires this time of year, so get one thats approved with ULC or CSA listed.

Check for frayed cords and its really important not to overload electrical circuits, Kivell said.

When buying a new space heater, make sure it has the label showing it is listed by a recognized testing laboratory. Be sure to have fixed space heaters installed by a qualified technician, according to manufacturers instructions or applicable codes. Or make sure a qualified technician checks to see that the unit has been properly installed.

The big key [for space heaters] is clearance for combustibles, Kivell said, adding a good rule of thumb is to keep anything one metre from the heaters.

Look at the installation instructions radiant heat can actually ignite something, Kivell said. Never leave space heaters unattended.

Portable space heaters should be turned off every time you leave the room and before going to bed.

People want to use candles as decor this time of year, and thats fine, Kivell said, but remember to be cautious.

You have to be around them all the time, theyre unpredictable, he said.

In the three fires Oak Bay Fire attended late last month and early this month, all three

homes had working smoke detectors that were the first indicator of a problem. The fire department suggests installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound. Test smoke alarms monthly. Many are manufactured with another alarm they recommend.

All gas and wood appliances give off monoxide, make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detecter in your home, Kivell said. We do recommend homes have a carbon monoxide detector near sleeping rooms.

With trees dominating household holiday decor, the fire captain reminds residents to also carefully maintain trees for safety. Purchase an artificial tree that is fire retardant. If going for a fresh tree, choose one with green needles that dont easily fall off. Before placing the tree, cut one to two inches off the bottom of the trunk and make sure to add water to the basin daily. Place the tree a minimum one metre from heat sources and make sure it doesnt block an exit. Replace lights that are loose, or have worn cords. Always turn the tree off before leaving the home or going to bed.

Were hoping for a safe Christmas this year. Its always a tense time for us here, Kivell said. We ask people just to be a little more cautious this time of year.


Oak Bay Fire Capt. Rob Kivell recommends a carbon monoxide detector, as seen here, be a regular part of household equipment, particularly in the winter.

Keep the home fires burning, safelyOak Bay Fire offers tips for fire prevention

Did you know?n You should get rid of your tree when it starts to drop its needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left indoors (home or garage) or left leaning against a building. The B.C. Lions Society helps you dispose of your Christmas tree in an environmentally friendly way with the closest of six depots being the Save-on-Foods at Fort and Foul Bay on Jan. 3.


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Council members given appointmentsOak Bay council appointments were announced

during Monday nights inaugural meeting of council. The new appointments are:

Nils Jensen: Police board; Capital Regional District (Murdoch alternate); Capital Regional Hospital District (Murdoch alternate); CRD Liquid Waste Management (Murdoch alternate); CREST (Zhelka alternate); Oak Bay Wall of Fame Committee; Receptions.

Tara Ney: CRD Arts Committee; Royal and McPherson Theatres Society; Parcel Tax Roll Review panel; Regional Housing Trust Fund Commission (Murdoch alternate); Camosun College liaison.

Michelle Kirby: Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association (Zhelka alternate); Provincial Court Family Court Committee; Environmental Advisory Committee liaison; School District 61 liaison; Young Exceptional Star Awards liaison.

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Tom Croft: Oak Bay Business liaison (Braithwaite alternate); Oak Bay Tourism Committee liaison (Braithwaite alternate); Active Transportation Advisory Committee liaison; Oak Bay Community Archives liaison; Allan Cassidy Recognition of Renovation and Building Achievements Awards panel; University of Victoria liaison.

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The businesses in Oak Bay Village are inviting people to share the love this season. During December, mistletoe has been hung throughout Oak Bay Village, with the areas marked with signs on the sidewalk indicating its a kissing spot.

Its an idea we had seen work elsewhere and we thought it would be a fun way to celebrate the tradition and share some love over the season, said

Elizabeth Smith, president of the Oak Bay Business Improvement Association. The response has been great. When people hear about it or see the mistletoe they cant help smiling.

Spots are spread throughout Oak Bay Village. One of the spots is in the Monterey Mews where two characters from Grace Point kiss. The Monterey Mews location is also designated as a pooch smooch spot where

pet owners can also share the mistletoe tradition with their four-legged family members.

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Kids lead family singalongChristine van ReeuwykNews Staff

Harmonious pandemonium celebrates Christmas and its story at St. Marys in Oak Bay.

In an ongoing tradition during the Family Christmas Carol Sing-along Concert, children will join conductor Peter Butterfield to sing carols and even lead the Victoria Philharmonic Choir.

Its a singalong concert, its a community participating event. Really family oriented and really focused on kids enjoying themselves. Its sort

of a jamboree, Butterfield said. My favourite part of it is that its not a formal worship event it celebrates the Christmas season and story without formalizing it.

There are moments during the concert as they sweep through performances, solos and singalong when Butterfield sits back and enjoys the show from the audience.

I just wander around and say who wants to conduct now? They get on the podium and then we have a contest to see how many kids can we get on

the podium. Last year it was 11, Butterfield said. Thats a beautiful moment, when I realize Im not that important.

This years edition of VPCs annual concert features 16-year-old soprano soloist Julia Hensley, and the Brasstastic Quartet, an ensemble of graduates and students from the University of Victoria.

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Along with familiar favourites for audience participation, the concert includes new musical twists on traditional carols, and repertoire that ranges from 17th century Monteverdi to more contemporary composers such as Britten and Rutter, accompanied by Vancouver organist Michael Molnar.

I love when the whole thing is in full flight, when everybody in the room is singing and theres a sense of celebration of this special time of year, Butterfield said. Its all about fun, fun, fun and bring your voice with you.

The Family Christmas Carol Sing-along Concert is Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. in St. Marys Church, 1701 Elgin Rd.

Doors will open by 6:30, and its first come, first served, with the front benches reserved for those with small children. Tickets are $20, $10 for students and free for children 12 and younger, available at Ivys Bookshop, the Shieling, Long & McQuade, Tanners books in Sidney and online at vpchoir.ca.

Commodore sails away with Sea of Lights prizeChristine van ReeuwykNews Staff

The threat of wind diminished and a dozen boats sailed past the shores of Oak Bay in an annual tradition of Sea of Lights last weekend to raise donations for the Salvation Army.

The event was a great success, and the forecast strong winds did not materialize, said organizer John Carter of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. We had about a dozen decorated boats, and even a couple of stand-up paddleboards, all following the beautifully decorated HMCS Oriole.

All boats received a prize at the dinner afterwards, with some imaginative prize categories created by Mayor Nils Jensen.The three main prizes went to Molly Malone and skipper Andrew McBride (RVYCs newly elected commodore) for best sailboat; Lobo and skipper Dave Trace earned best motorboat, and sailboat Tir na nOg and her skipper Peter Keller earned best overall title.

Carter estimates around 2,000 spectators warmed by the bonfire on Willows Beach followed by a lower-key event with around 150 spectators at Gyro Beach.

The Salvation Army were happy with their substantial charity collections, he said.

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Help Prevent Heart Attacks with Vitamin C and Lysine Powder

Why is heart attack the number one killer in this country? Ninety-nine percent of doctors say its due to athero-sclerosis (hardening of arteries) and that cholesterol lowering drugs are the primary way to treat it. But I suggest cardiolo-gists have closed minds and are ignoring facts that could save thousands of North Americans from coronary attack.

Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy colla-gen, the glue that holds coronary cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Linus Pauling reported twenty-five years ago it takes a mere 10 milligrams to prevent scurvy, but several thousand to prevent heart attack.

Williams Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Welling-ton University in New Zealand, proved Pauling was right. Stebhens research showed that coronary arteries closest to the heart are under the greatest pressure. This causes collagen to fracture resulting in the formation of a blood clot and death.

Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has now proven that vitamin C can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal photographs, then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C and lysine. One year later additional pictures showed atherosclerosis had regressed in retinal arteries.

Sixteen years ago following my own coronary attack, cardiologists claimed it was sheer madness for me to refuse cholesterol-lowering drugs. Instead, I decided to take high doses of vitamin C plus lysine with breakfast and the evening meal.

I knew that Dr. Graveline, a physician and NASA astronaut, had twice developed transient global amnesia from taking cholesterol lowering drugs (CLDs). I was also aware that patients have died from CLDs. Others have developed kidney, liver and muscle complications.

I also believed the research of Pauling and Stehbens ir-refutable. Now, the work of Dr. Bush has convinced me my decision was prudent.

But to take large doses of vitamin C and lysine requires swallowing many pills daily. Its a tall order for those who dislike swallowing one pill. So for several years Ive been trying to find a company that would manufacture a combination of vitamin C and lysine powder. Now Medi-C Plus is available at health food stores and specialty pharmacies.

The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop mixed with water or juice with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day.

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LooksAs dynamic as the Fluidic Sculpture design was, it didnt age well. Cars that are heavily styled can date quickly. With this in mind, Hyundai has backed away from the fluid approach to a more sculpted design that shares some styling cues from the top-of-range Hyundai Genesis. The front features a squarer grille opening, edgier bumper and front chin-spoiler. The base model is fitted with the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has and 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels with LED daytime running lights, halogen headlamps or HID lights on the limited trim. The performance oriented 2.0 Turbo Sport model, seen above, comes with a two-toned front spoiler, 18-inch wheels, standard HID headlamps, quad exhaust tips and a lower diffuser on the rear bumper. The top trim levels of both the 2.4L and 2.0 Sport have a blacked-out section of the front grille which signifies the car comes with adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system.

InsideAs with the outside, the interior has been given a total refresh, no basic tweaking here. The same, more muted design is at work here too, now the all-new centre console is wider and flatter than the last car. This makes the car feel more open and airy, the brushed aluminum surround is bright and the way the buttons and dials are fitted is second to none. Fit and finish is one area that Hyundai does as well, if not better than most. Even on the base $23,999 GL model, the Sonata comes with standard heated front seats, back-up camera, Bluetooth, 5-inch radio/backup screen, satellite radio and USB

connectivity. The $26,299 GLS adds a power drivers seat, heated leather steering wheel and heated rear seats, and these are just the two entry-level cars. All cars now come with additional 2.5 cm of rear legroom and a very useful trunk that is expandable, thanks to a 60/40 split rear seat.

DriveBoth the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and the 2.0L turbo have been carried over from the last model but they have been modified to produce better torque delivery and fuel economy. Hyundai has dropped the horsepower output from 198hp to 185hp in the 2.4L and limited the torque to 178hp. The 2.0L turbo also receives a horsepower drop from 274hp to 245hp and the torque drops from 268 lb.-ft to 160 lb.-ft. Hyundai claims that the torque is lower in the RPM range and the fuel consumption is improved. The experience behind the wheel of the turbo is still very invigorating but not as hectic as the last model, it delivers a more usable driving experience. Power is smooth and refined; the turbo feels like a V6 without the accompanying fuel bill.

VerdictHyundai has done it again, delivering a very attrac-tive car, full of features, at an attractive price. 2.4L models range from $23,999 to $32,999 in the top Limited trim. This model has most of the features found in the top 2.0L turbo but without the added power. The base 2.0L turbo starts at $30,999 and the top Ultimate model, seen here, is $34,799. Both the Limited and Ultimate get the forward collision warn-ing system and lane departure safety features, plus they also get adaptive cruise control. For 2015, the Sonata is a big step foreword in design. The added safety features will be attractive and the constant pushing-of-the-envelope from Hyundai is welcome.

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