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Retiring crossing guard Jack Rohrschneider helps a group of students and their parents cross busy Cadboro Bay Road to get to L'Ecole Willows Elementary School. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Popular guard retires with a tip of the hat Dignified crossing guard nods farewell to kids Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

After nearly eight years helping kids cross roads safely, hat-tipping crossing guard Jack Rohrschneider, 75, retires this year. “I wish I could carry on, my legs won’t do it

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anymore. I can’t stand that ducts himself that brings dig“It’s this sense of long,” he said. “I’m going to nity to the kids, the parents,” miss it. That’s basically my dignity about what he said Gilles Grenier, who passes social life. I’m going to miss the popular guard daily. the kids that’s for sure, and does. He’s such a rare “It’s this sense of dignity the parents.” gem in today’s society.” about what he does. He’s such At Hillside Centre or the a rare gem in today’s society. - Gilles Grenier gym, he’s recognized as the … I’m in my little glass bubble Cadboro Bay Road guard (car) and he reaches me.” who offers a wave and a tip of the hat. “He is much loved at the school. He’s a “There’s a certain way in which he con- wonderful man,” agreed Wendy Holob, prin-

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cipal at Willows elementary school. “Anybody who drives by the school knows Jack. … As he finishes, and the kids have gone across the street, he looks at both drivers, and he tips his hat.” Rohrschneider doled out his final wave near Willows elementary Thursday. “I’m going to be a man of leisure I think,” Rohrschneider said. “Now I just want to fade into the background.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Popular Monterey Middle School basketball coach and Grade 7 teacher Karen Evans retires after 35 years teaching youngsters.

Dedicated teacher and coach leaving her second home ‘Firm and fair’ Evans moves on to new adventure

“After a few years you get to know the families. … You just feel like it’s a second home. I’ve just coached and taught and loved every moment of it.” Christine van Reeuwyk Evans was inducted in the Oak Bay High sports News staff hall of fame as a sport builder last year – recognizing her work with Monterey students in volOak Bay will be down a teacher who impacted leyball, track and basketball. the basketball court and classroom at Monterey “You’re not only working with kid in the classmiddle school for more than 25 room, which is fabulous, but you get years this fall. to work with them on a whole other “She has the Karen Evans came to the school level,” she said. in 1987 – after a decade of teach- ability to be firm “I‘ve enjoyed it so much. It’s been ing in Terrace – to fill the role of art a pleasure to work with so many with kids, be tough wonderful kids and families. I think teacher and coach. “I think the coaching is a high- with them but I’m very fortunate.” light. … Many students in the Oak Evans’ years have been filled Bay community will remember her,” totally fair. And the with children, and younger siblings, said co-worker Jeri Holm. children respond to along with ever-present and helpful “She excelled at being the most parents. amazing coach. She has the abil- that by loving her “She’s been able to take difficult ity to be firm with kids, be tough and wanting to do kids into her classroom and work with them but totally fair. And the her magic,” Holm said. “She’s made children respond to that by loving their best for her.” huge friends in the parent groups - Jeri Holm her and wanting to do their best she’s worked with. They have a for her.” really high regard for her.” Evans retired this week after a As of yesterday (June 28), the last quarter century of teaching primarily Grade 6 day of school, she made way for new, young and 7 at the middle school that was an elemen- teachers. tary school up until five years ago. “I’m just off for a new adventure,” Evans said. “We’ve had amazing basketball teams go “I don’t know where I’ll end up, or what I’ll be through here, and great parents who would doing.” coach evening programs here,” Evans said. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Papier-mĂ˘chĂŠ replaces plastic at green-oriented Canada Day Roszan Holmen News staff

Cyclists often feel like secondclass citizens on the roads â€“ but at the upcoming Canada Day celebrations, theyâ€™ll be treated like the valet-parking elite. New this year, the city will provide valet service to cyclists by the legislature. It will allow people to leave their bikes with an attendant who will wheel it away to a secured area, said Amanda Wilcox with Fan Tan Group, a company contracted by the City of Victoria to host the Canada Day celebrations. No bike lock is necessary â€“ just show photo ID and receive a ticket to claim your bike later in the evening. â€œI think a lot of people would love to bring their bike, but they donâ€™t want to worry about it if theyâ€™re going to be downtown for a while,â€? said organizing committee member Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe. Bike valet is just one of several new initiatives to make the twoday Canada Day festivities more environmentally friendly. Fireworks company Pro Fx is replacing the plastic casings on

Living Flag evolves This year, the city has rescued the annual living flag event from former organizers, the Downtown Victoria Business Association. To participate, wear red or white shirts and head to the legislature grounds by 2 p.m. on July 1 to be photographed with about 2,000 others in formation of the Canadian flag. At noon, the city will hand out 1,000 shirts to participants without red or white clothing.

its fireworks with ones made of papier-mĂ˘chĂŠ. All food vendors at the international food court at Ship Point will be required to use compostable containers. The city is also supplying not just garbage cans, but recycling and compost bins as well. â€œThe Canada Green Team will be around with a bunch of recycling bins, ensuring that all recyclables are returned to their proper containers,â€? Wilcox said. The Bottle Depot will collect

Canada Day by the numbers This yearâ€™s Canada Day celebrations have a $200,000 budget, up from $175,000 last year. Thatâ€™s thanks to a grant to bring in Montrealbased bilingual hip hop group, Radio Radio, which headlines the mainstage July 1. The Province of Quebec and Francophone Affairs

the beverage containers and donate the proceeds to the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. These green initiatives add a little more cost, but have also attracted a new sponsor, Thornton-Joe said. This year the event has more financial support than in previous years. Thornton-Joe has been involved in the celebrations since 2000, when she was president of the Greater Victoria Inter-Cultural Association. In that year, ICA took over the celebrations from the Chamber of Commerce. When Thornton-Joe joined city council, the file stayed with her and sheâ€™s continued to ensure the cityâ€™s diversity is reflected in the event through its performances and food. â€œFor me, I got involved because I took it for granted, being born and raised here, about being Canadian,â€? she said. That changed through her work with the ICA where, she said, â€œyou meet people who have left their homes to come to Canada for a better life.â€? Visit www.victoriacanadaday. ca for more information. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Accept others’ differences In thinking about today’s editorial on Pride Week, which gets underway tomorrow (June 30), we were conflicted over what context to put a recent a gay-bashing incident in downtown Victoria. After a man dropped bullet shell casings at the feet of individuals standing in front of a gay nightclub, and used homophobic epithets, We should all Victoria police take pride during the categorized it as a hate Pride Week crime. We didn’t see that one incident as proof of a general lack of intolerance. Instead, the fact such cases are rare these days, at least those involving police, gave us reason to consider how far we’ve come as a community in dispensing with biases and stigmas against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning. Acceptance, inclusivity and the empowerment of people, no matter what their sexual orientation or gender conflict, are some of the motivating factors behind the annual Pride Week activities. Pride Week, with its colourful, flamboyant parade, rollicking softball game and other events, was once a curiosity to the general public. Now it’s simply another fun, family friendly activity on a busy summer calendar of events in Victoria. Speaking of summer, gay tourism is actively promoted for the region. Tourism Victoria has a full page of links to LGBTQ-friendly sites, entertainment and resources in the area. With numerous local clubs and organizations catering to the LGBTQ community, and school districts and post-secondary institutions spending more time creating an environment of acceptance for all students, it seems Greater Victoria is becoming a safer place to be gay. While some might hold up the insensitive and angry actions of one person as further evidence that the situation is grim, we choose to celebrate the fact that more people are finding the courage to come out and others are finding the courage to accept that. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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B.C. misunderstood by Harper Why does Prime Minister Stephen environmentalists. Harper appear to dislike British So OK, what does this have Columbia so much? to do with Harper hating British One would have thought, given Columbians, you ask? his permanent residence Take a look at the in Calgary, that Harper two issues mentioned would like the West and it above. What areas of appears that he does, as the country receive long as you consider that the most benefit from Alberta is the West. the government’s legal The Harper changes to legislation? government – I say Alberta is favoured, Harper instead of followed by the other Conservative, as it prairie provinces. The appears more and changes seem to ignore more that the federal Quebec and dump on the Don Denton government is rigidly Maritimes and B.C. A Thousand Words run by one man, not by The government a body of duly elected wants to push a pipeline Conservative politicians – has been through to service the Alberta oil receiving more than its share of fields. negative publicity recently. Now, there’s no doubt we all Take the omnibus budget bill benefit in some ways from a healthy (the 425-page Bill C-38) that passed gas and oil industry. It’s also no into legislation last week. It’s a giant doubt that Alberta’s share of the package of smaller bills that neither benefits are far larger than anyone you or your elected representatives else’s, and there appears to be really got to see or understand. less concern in Alberta about the Proper examination was impossible, environment. given the time allowed for debate What does B.C. get? A pipeline and the sheer number of changes that is contentious and could cause involved. tremendous environmental damage Some of those legislative changes if it was to burst or be damaged in are to the Fisheries Act, changes some other way. Residents of B.C. that will weaken protection of fish have and should have concerns and their habitats. Given that much about the pipeline and they need to of British Columbia’s fisheries be addressed. and habitat are in danger already, Instead we have the federal why would a government choose government attacking the groups to weaken that protection now? who are asking those questions Is it because it makes it easier for on our behalf, questions our multinational companies to pillage government reps should be asking, our waters? but aren’t. The other issue causing The attacks on environmentalists consternation has been the attacks have been characterized as attacks by the Harper government on on American interests that want a

say in Canadian affairs. While worth a look, I think the issue of U.S. funding of Canadian environmental groups is a bit of a red herring. The Stephen Harper-supported think tank, the Fraser Institute, receives funding from American sources, too. That funding includes the Koch brothers, Americans with massive oil interests in Canada. It seems that our PM just doesn’t understand what an environmentalist is in British Columbia, or that B.C., unlike Alberta, has a history of activism on all sides of the political spectrum. It may be a group with international ties, but often it’s locally based. Even more often it’s a single person, the person who gives up their weekend to remove invasive species from city parks, your neighbour who helps to rehabilitate fish habitat, or the kid who paints fish symbols by storm drains. These people are our family, our friends, our neighbours and coworkers. They are British Columbians. They are not terrorists. They are not anti-Canadian. They are British Columbians who are concerned about the health of their province, their country and all of its residents. Harper may feel that Alberta and business take precedence. But the prime minister has to understand Canada is not a one-size-fits-all country, and that he was elected to represent all of our interests, not just his personal concerns and those of his home province. Don Denton is photo supervisor for Black Press Greater Victoria. ddenton@vicnews.ca

‘It seems our PM doesn’t understand what an environmentalist is in B.C.’

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Optical illusion A couple walking along the causeway in the Inner Harbour appear to share a single shadow on a recent morning stroll. Don Denton/News staff

LETTERS Many good reasons for church’s assets Re: Pope having a butler raises eyebrows (Letters, June 22) Yes. The Pope has a butler. Mr. Lamb has covered a lot of territory in his letter. There are a few key points that would benefit from some clarification. Yes, there is a Vatican Bank, or as it’s more properly called, The Institute for Works of Religion. It was formed to provide for the safekeeping and administration of property and assets that are donated to the church. It is a not-for-profit institution and any surplus is used for religious or charitable services. The property and artistic treasures of the Catholic Church do not belong to any individual. They are administered by the church, but are for the benefit of all of humanity. That’s why they are not sold to pay expenses. Yes, the Pope has a butler. This is not a reflection of his wealth, but rather of the busy life he leads as the head of a very large organization. All churches and charitable organizations solicit donations in order to carry on operations. It does not follow that amassing material capital is a church’s

primary aim. People have given, are giving, and will continue to give to the church because they believe it is fulfilling its stated goals. Anastasia Pearse Saanich

Speak out strongly for your Canadian values Re: Democracy wilting in Ottawa (Our View, June 15) That was the most polite way of saying the Harper government is screwing with Canadian values I have ever read. At the top of the list of Canadian values, I believe, are caring for others and the environment. They actually go hand in hand, because as we wrestled our nation out from the wilderness, supporting each other was a necessity. Today, many aspects of the internationally recognized characteristics of being Canadian – things like universal health care and education, the protection of our food and the preservation of our diverse nature – are being threatened by a government hellbent on throwing the individual aside and opening the floodgates to profiteering of all that we value. Here in the Saanich-Gulf Islands

riding I may be preaching to the converted, speaking to those who saw the need for responsible government and ousted the smooth-talking status quo. But a reminder to us all: voice your opinions, take action and be loud and clear. Contact (the less than honourable) Mr. Harper and his puppet ministers on a regular basis. It will indeed be a long few years and it is our responsibility to make it not end badly. Frank Gee North Saanich

Graffiti removal needs team approach Re: Graffiti removal ends in wake of Saanich budget cutbacks (Vic News online) It’s interesting to learn that Saanich has cut part of its graffiti removal budget, with the end result being, I fear, graffiti will start building up in the community. The City of Victoria, on the other hand, is calling on citizens to fight against graffiti in hopes that increased reporting will reduce tagging. The Downtown Victoria Business Association alone has a budget of $144,000, plus $15,000 in equipment for its clean teams, which will paint over graffiti for

free. I think our municipality and businesses need to co-ordinate their efforts to help remove graffiti. Certainly it will cost money to do that, but there is no other way around it. Brian Butterfield Saanich

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“holdback?” Cadieux said the “new compensation package” was approved by the CLBC’s board of directors and the public sector employees’ union and took effect on April 1. How convenient to justify another permanent and generous pay raise. Martin Battle Victoria

Wow, another week of the B.C. Liberals’ gibberish and verbal shuffling in order to appease a very bewildered public. Both Premier Christy Clark and Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux recently declared that Community Living B.C. executives did not receive a pay hike. They insisted the annual bonus the managers receive is just a “salary holdback.” Why would you hold back part of a person’s salary and call it a bonus? Was it a performance bonus or not? The public understands that a performance bonus is paid out only if certain conditions or quotas are met, usually on an annual basis. What would have happened if the annual targets or quotas were not met? Would the provincial government then deduct part of the employee’s salary from their

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Situation critical Solutions to family physician shortage begin with collaboration Erin McCracken News staff

A shortage of family doctors in the Capital Region has left thousands of people without consistent medical care and doctors struggling to meet demand â€“ a problem that will soon worsen as many physicians approach retirement age. â€œItâ€™s absolutely a crisis,â€? said Dr. Mark Sherman, one of five family doctors at the Victoria Community Health Cooperative, where physician recruitment efforts are ongoing. Fewer doctors are left to shoulder the burden of more complex health issues that come with Greater Victoriaâ€™s aging population. â€œPatient care is appalling,â€? said Dr. Cara Ewert with Herald Street Health. â€œItâ€™s all just a little Dr. Kathy Dabrus, who sits on bit overwhelming.â€? There are 13 available posi- Practiceâ€™s board of directors. tions for permanent, part-time and substitute, or locum, family level, are taking steps to map physicians in the Capital Region out strategies to address issues listed on the Vancouver Island such as recruitment and retenHealth Authorityâ€™s website. tion. But the vacancy rate from â€œAs family doctors dealing oneSooke to Sidney is likely higher, on-one with individual patients, doctors say, and those numbers we really felt we were in a unique are expected to climb in the next role to advocate on the ground, five to 10 years, as many physi- right at the grassroots level,â€? cians look to retire. On average, said Dr. Kathy Dabrus, who sits family physicians in the Capital on the Victoria Division of FamRegion are in their late 50s. ily Practiceâ€™s board of directors. â€œDoctors here are older than â€œThere hasnâ€™t been a voice prejust about anywhere in B.C. viously.â€? Itâ€™s just reflective of the genThe Victoria division, which eral demographics here,â€? said started last November, now has Andrew Hume, executive direc- 187 members. tor of the South Island Division To better understand physiof Family Practice, cian demographics, one of 31 commudivisions will surnity based and provey members this vincially funded summer. An estimated groups of family South Island 400,000 people in doctors in B.C. members plan to B.C. donâ€™t have a And with few come together family doctor or a replacement physiin September to strong attachment cians on the horidevelop strategies, to one. zon â€“ the reasons based on survey range from lower results. A recruitremuneration to ment working group new doctors preferring to spe- will likely emerge from that procialize â€“ many family physicians cess, Hume said. in the region are postponing The South Island division retirement, some for as long as started in October 2010, and five years. now has 150 family physician â€œWe generally say that physi- members on the West Shore and cians should plan one year to the Saanich Peninsula. recruit,â€? said Brenda Warren, Collaboration among physiVIHA manager of physician cians, the divisions, B.C.â€™s Minrecruitment. â€œSome of them, it istry of Health and the health takes a couple of years to fill (a authority, among other stakeposition).â€? holders, is imperative to address But solutions may be on the the shortage, Hume said. horizon. â€œItâ€™s a whole community Hundreds of doctors in the approach, so part of our stratregion are finding their collec- egy has to be, â€˜how are we going tive voice through the Divisions to work with municipal governof Family Practice, which work in ments and community based co-operation with health author- agencies, and other health proities, the General Practice Ser- viders, health authorities, the vices Committee and the Minis- ministry, to identify resources?â€™â€? try of Health Services. Together, Municipalities such as physicians, at the grassroots Esquimalt, where there is one

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the Victoria Division of Family family practice but enough work for two or three, are looking to be part of the solution. The township is taking steps to develop a physician recruitment strategy, in co-operation with VIHA and in consultation with Esquimalt-based family doctors. â€œEsquimalt is an expensive place to move into (and buy a house), and also business and commercial taxes are higher,â€? said Mayor Barb Desjardins. Zoning or tax policy changes, advertising and the development of an information package to introduce doctors to Esquimalt services could be part of the townshipâ€™s recruitment strategy, said Bill Brown, Esquimalt director of development services. â€œHopefully our municipality will be a leader in developing protocols in policies for physician recruitment,â€? he said. In an example of teamwork in action, the South Island division is spearheading a working group of stakeholders on the Peninsula to develop a comprehensive multi-practice primary healthcare centre. â€œThatâ€™s the kind of thing where a municipal government can play a very active role in terms of assisting with the provision of facilities or possibly land, zoning, bylaws, to make it more attractive (for doctors) and support that kind of development in their community,â€? Hume said. Collaborative, long-term solutions canâ€™t happen soon enough for doctors facing an imminent tidal wave of patients orphaned by retiring physicians. â€œWe need new doctors or practising doctors to move to Victoria to set up or join a practice,â€? Sherman said. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Bateman moves in The Robert Bateman Centre is moving in to the newly renovated CPR Steamship Terminal. It has signed an agreement with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, subject to final lease negotiations, for a 5,000-square-foot gallery, retail store, educational and office space. It will be located on the second, third and fourth floors. “Needless to say this is a dream come true, but it is far beyond any wildest dreams I could imagine,” said Bateman, a world-renowned artist. Renovations will begin Aug. 1 and the gallery is targeted to open in spring 2013. The Bateman Foundation supports educational programs that promote engagement with nature, especially for youth, policy-makers, families and First Nations. The deal pre-empts an earlier plan to locate the centre at Royal Roads University. The centre still plans to work with RRU on environmental and sustainability education and research. editor@oakbaynews.com Don Denton/News staff

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Just below the surface of the fun during Pride Week – from a drag baseball game to a parade to a comedy night – will be a very serious message. Pride 2012 is a week of celebration and pride, helping empower Greater Victoria’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, as well as generating support for full human rights. The festivities kick off tomorrow (June 30) with an art walk, parties, a potluck barbecue picnic and a show at Belfry Theatre. More public events are planned for every day of the week, wrapping up with the Victoria Pride Parade and Festival on July 8. “People tend to listen if it’s interesting,” said Laurissa Chapple, spokesperson for the Victoria Pride Society. “That’s the reality.” The society organizes many of the Pride events, including the parade – a homegrown, moving ribbon of 100 entrants. Starting at noon, the procession travels down Government Street from Pandora Avenue, eventually winding up at MacDonald Park in James Bay. Though there have been significant advancements in gay rights over the years in Canada, efforts must continue, Chapple said. People are still fearful of being open about their personal lives, even holding hands with their partner in public. “How often do you hear a woman introduce her wife?” the Victoria resident said. The gay community is the largest minority demographic in the world, and includes people of all genders, religions, ethnicities and ages, Chapple said. “It’s not segregated by any one particular thing. It’s how a person loves. It’s unrestricted and undefined. It’s an individual’s ability to love another person.” For a full event schedule, visit www.victoriapridesociety.org. emccracken@vicnews.com

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While some Greater Victoria board of education trustees are breathing a sigh of relief over the tentative collective agreement reached between B.C. teachers and the province on Tuesday, others, such as the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association, are speaking out against the deal.

Despite a recommendation of acceptance from the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, GVTA president Tara Ehrcke isn’t voting to support the agreement with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association. “I think (the BCTF) was concerned that the government was planning on legislating the concessions they had on the table and it was nervousness of that impending legislation that probably led to the agreement,” Ehrcke said, noting her decision to vote contrary to the BCTF doesn’t reflect a

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Sheryl Roodenburg and her daughter Shayla make a Tetrapak wallet at the education centre.

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Nick Jarvie, from Raptors in Duncan, brought Harry the Hawk, much to the thrill of kids and parents alike.

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Lidia Laidlaw with Tuari, a Harris Hawk from the Raptors Centre in Duncn.

The CRD’s Heather Sinnott, at the Blue Box and Beyond booth, shows off a pencil made with recycled paper.

Angela Bates receives a seedling from Walmart staffers Erica Dobson, Cory Hall and Jaime Santiago at Walmart’s environmental display.

Vanessa Rogers with her children Tuesday and Ogden Betanzo had a great time at the event.

Three-year-old Xavier Gunnarson waves to his parents from the cab of one of the large landfill vehicles on display.

Elizabeth Anderson-Gatt gets her face painted.