Comments for The Oak Bay Connector http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:24:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Oh, What a Ride! by Softwood Suppliers http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/06/06/oh-what-a-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-461 Softwood Suppliers Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:24:21 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=786#comment-461 It was a great day, my kids and I had a wonderful time, thanks very much! It was a great day, my kids and I had a wonderful time, thanks very much!

]]> Comment on Fourth Edition of the Oak Bay Connector on Newstands by susan tychie http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/06/09/fourth-edition-of-the-oak-bay-connector-on-newstands/comment-page-1/#comment-450 susan tychie Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:14:10 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=798#comment-450 Michelle Paper looks fabulous! A rainbow for the Firehall: I think it is pretty cool that we can fill up our bike tires etc at the Firehall. Only just discovered after 20 years here in Oak Bay!Susan Michelle
Paper looks fabulous!
A rainbow for the Firehall:
I think it is pretty cool that we can fill up our bike tires etc at the Firehall. Only just discovered after 20 years here in Oak Bay!Susan

]]> Comment on Fourth Edition of the Oak Bay Connector on Newstands by Kathleen Matthews http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/06/09/fourth-edition-of-the-oak-bay-connector-on-newstands/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Kathleen Matthews Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:12:09 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=798#comment-448 Sure looks good. Congratulations to Jill, and to all the go getters of sponsors..... Sure looks good. Congratulations to Jill, and to all the go getters of sponsors…..

]]> Comment on Oh, What a Ride! by jill croft http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/06/06/oh-what-a-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-445 jill croft Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:33:17 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=786#comment-445 Fun was had by many CAOB members, families and friends the bright sunny morning cycling and blowing bubbles along the parade route of our neighbourhood was a perfect start to the tea party. Fun was had by many CAOB members, families and friends the bright sunny morning cycling and blowing bubbles along the parade route of our neighbourhood was a perfect start to the tea party.

]]> Comment on Block Party Time by The Oak Bay Connector » Oh, What a Ride! http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/05/17/block-party-time/comment-page-1/#comment-443 The Oak Bay Connector » Oh, What a Ride! Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:21:28 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=754#comment-443 [...] encouraging Oak Bay to connect with their neighbours by having a block party this summer, with a link to how to host a Block Party in Oak Bay. There’s no better way to build community than by organizing a party together, and having [...] [...] encouraging Oak Bay to connect with their neighbours by having a block party this summer, with a link to how to host a Block Party in Oak Bay. There’s no better way to build community than by organizing a party together, and having [...]

]]> Comment on Block Party Time by The Oak Bay Connector » Community Association in the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/05/17/block-party-time/comment-page-1/#comment-436 The Oak Bay Connector » Community Association in the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:23:36 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=754#comment-436 [...] be handing out cards with our website address, and a link to how to plan a block party. Our mission is to build community by neighbours getting to know each other at their annual block [...] [...] be handing out cards with our website address, and a link to how to plan a block party. Our mission is to build community by neighbours getting to know each other at their annual block [...]

]]> Comment on CAOB Connects the Oak Bay High Rebuild Project to Willows PAC by Joan Heagle http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/04/28/caob-connects-the-oak-bay-high-rebuild-project-to-willows-pac/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Joan Heagle Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:44:32 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=719#comment-375 Thanks for the very informative meeting last night. This sounds like a great opportunity for the neighbourhood. I couldn't attend the previous public meetings about rebuilding of Oak Bay High. I also want a building exterior that fits into the heritage look of Oak Bay. The interior can be whatever they need to make a school work, but the exterior sets the tone for the neighbourhood. We are too cavilier about our heritage homes and they are starting to drop like flies. We may soon lose what makes Oak Bay special. I live here because I like older buildings. I am dropping off my membership for the CAOB today. Thanks for the very informative meeting last night. This sounds like a great opportunity for the neighbourhood. I couldn’t attend the previous public meetings about rebuilding of Oak Bay High. I also want a building exterior that fits into the heritage look of Oak Bay. The interior can be whatever they need to make a school work, but the exterior sets the tone for the neighbourhood. We are too cavilier about our heritage homes and they are starting to drop like flies. We may soon lose what makes Oak Bay special. I live here because I like older buildings. I am dropping off my membership for the CAOB today.

]]> Comment on CAOB Connects the Oak Bay High Rebuild Project to Willows PAC by michellekirby http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/04/28/caob-connects-the-oak-bay-high-rebuild-project-to-willows-pac/comment-page-1/#comment-374 michellekirby Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:55:43 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=719#comment-374 Sorry Tami, the drawing I've included here is just a concept diagram that was used at our Community Forum to explain the idea of including community services, and a theatre in the new school. By no means does this drawing depict the actual school, nor does it even show where the new school will sit on the site. It wasn't drawn by the architect working on the project, but another architect that joined us to help us grasp the possibilities that this opportunity has offered up. It was merely a visual used to explain the process that we're about to go through. Thanks for your input, and I hope you'll continue to participate in the process. Sorry Tami, the drawing I’ve included here is just a concept diagram that was used at our Community Forum to explain the idea of including community services, and a theatre in the new school. By no means does this drawing depict the actual school, nor does it even show where the new school will sit on the site. It wasn’t drawn by the architect working on the project, but another architect that joined us to help us grasp the possibilities that this opportunity has offered up.

It was merely a visual used to explain the process that we’re about to go through. Thanks for your input, and I hope you’ll continue to participate in the process.

]]> Comment on CAOB Connects the Oak Bay High Rebuild Project to Willows PAC by Tami Smith-Daniels http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/04/28/caob-connects-the-oak-bay-high-rebuild-project-to-willows-pac/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Tami Smith-Daniels Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:50:59 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=719#comment-373 As an (already) 2nd generation Alumni of Oak Bay High (Grad ‘86), whose own child is just about to enter Oak Bay High for a 3rd generation (Grad ‘14), I feel that I have strong ties to the school, and should therefore, help to guide the process. I hope more Alumni and prospective parents will also make a point of getting involved! The list of facilities currently proposed for the new school sounds impressive, and I have a few suggestions for other facilities and imperatives. However, I have a GRAVE CONCERN for the AESTHETIC of the new school. I note from the visuals that there are perhaps 2 “round” centres planned. I realize that this could just be the architect’s “x marks the spot” ie. – that “a building could be placed here”, but I would register the STRONGEST POSSIBLE OBJECTION TO ANY BUILDING OF A CONTEMPORARY SHAPE OR FORM! This is a prominent architectural feature replacing a heritage building, in a heritage area. Large swathes of glass, steel, exposed structural beams, and avante-garde shapes are strictly out-of-the-question. This school needs to provide new features, and safer more modern facilities, but it needs to keep sight of, and give a nod to, it’s original form and character. Contemporary Architecture is simply not appropriate!!!! As an (already) 2nd generation Alumni of Oak Bay High (Grad ‘86), whose own child is just about to enter Oak Bay High for a 3rd generation (Grad ‘14), I feel that I have strong ties to the school, and should therefore, help to guide the process. I hope more Alumni and prospective parents will also make a point of getting involved! The list of facilities currently proposed for the new school sounds impressive, and I have a few suggestions for other facilities and imperatives. However, I have a GRAVE CONCERN for the AESTHETIC of the new school. I note from the visuals that there are perhaps 2 “round” centres planned. I realize that this could just be the architect’s “x marks the spot” ie. – that “a building could be placed here”, but I would register the STRONGEST POSSIBLE OBJECTION TO ANY BUILDING OF A CONTEMPORARY SHAPE OR FORM! This is a prominent architectural feature replacing a heritage building, in a heritage area. Large swathes of glass, steel, exposed structural beams, and avante-garde shapes are strictly out-of-the-question. This school needs to provide new features, and safer more modern facilities, but it needs to keep sight of, and give a nod to, it’s original form and character. Contemporary Architecture is simply not appropriate!!!!

]]> Comment on Oak Bay High, a community school? by The Oak Bay Connector » CAOB Connects the Oak Bay High Rebuild Project to Willows PAC http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2010/01/24/oak-bay-high-a-community-school/comment-page-1/#comment-370 The Oak Bay Connector » CAOB Connects the Oak Bay High Rebuild Project to Willows PAC Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:07:47 +0000 http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/?p=565#comment-370 [...] concept of a Community School was raised early in the consultation phase of the project, and this has transformed somewhat with the Ministry of Education promoting and funding [...] [...] concept of a Community School was raised early in the consultation phase of the project, and this has transformed somewhat with the Ministry of Education promoting and funding [...]

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