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Oak Bay bids farewell to community landmark Events planned May 21-23 at Oak Bay High School Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff
An old, frail man struggles with a walker in the sand of Willows Beach, sweating in summer heat walking the waterline during the lowest of tides. Starfish dot the sand, curling under blazing sun. He strains to bend and flick them into the water, one-byone. An unsympathetic crowd carouses by, taunting the man. “What’s the point? You’ll never get them all in the water.” In answer, he flips a sea star into the waves. “Made a difference for that one.” It’s an adaptation of an age-old tale, told by longtime teacher Allen York, that illustrates what professionals do at Oak Bay High. As a counsellor at the high school he’s a fan of a good analogy, translating an idea or feeling people grapple with into something they already understand. In this case it’s teachers, and peers, who work as a community to make Oak Bay High what it is – helping each other reach the “top shelf”. Being a longtime counsellor he’s keenly aware of the pitfalls of youth. “We’re the equivalent of a small town and you see everything from celebration to tragedy,” he said. “There are always students making poor choices … Every young animal pushes up against the fence.” The key is to be there, and if they don’t feel they can
Teacher reflects on 33 years Allen York will say farewell to both the old and new schools as he retires in June after more than three decades at Oak Bay High. York “grew up on a surfboard” in Australia and discovered a love for Canada while seeking adventure in Alberta. With much travel between the countries, he returned to Canada more and more but missed the coast – so he came to B.C. He started in classrooms that used to be called ‘learning assistance’ for those who have differing learning capabilities. “That was me when I was growing up in Australia. I had a difficult youth,” he said. “You know you’re a teacher when you can teach a child who seems to not want to learn.” He’s taught everything from firearms instruction to educating post-grad teachers at UVic. He even tried to retire four years ago, but couldn’t emotionally do it. “I have not had to work for many years, I choose to stay here,” he said. “I’m just so thrilled to be part of it for 33 years.” He’ll double up his outdoor time in retirement, expecting to visit the new school, with surfboard in tow. “I want to spend some time travelling and kayaking,” he said, returning to places such as the Broken Islands or Broughton Archipelago. “My fear is, if I accidentally cut myself when I’m camping, I will bleed green.” quite reach that “top shelf of excellence”, help lift them. “Excellence is not the Lamborghini in the parking lot. Excellence is reaching your full potential.” At Oak Bay High, he says, the teachers, students and administration all contribute to that goal, living up to the four pillars approach the school embodies. Students are set to start classes in the new $54 million 151,000 square foot building this fall. Inspiring and flexible spaces have been thoughtfully crafted to engage students in the four pillars of education at Oak Bay High School: arts, academics, athletics and citizenship. Each will play a prominent role in the farewell event
slated for Saturday at the school. Four alumni will pass on the pillars to a current Grade 11 student who will take that ethos into the new school – symbolically transferring the pillars of the school from one place to the other. “We think it’s important to recognize what has been, and take the things that have meaning to us all to a new building,” said principal Dave Thomson. “The idea has meaning for the kids we have, because early in the new school year, that student who accepted the symbolic gift will then present it to the school as we meet as a new school.” PLEASE SEE: Guided tours illuminate history of old school buildings, Page A3
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Allen York retires from his sun-filled office in the East building at Oak Bay High School after more than 30 years working with staff and students there.
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Volunteers fill a container bound for Vanuatu with postdisaster supplies such as tents that will house 10 people, water purification means, tarps and tools. their Oak Bay home shortly before the devastating cyclone brought winds reaching 320 km/h, spreading devastation across 22 islands in the archipelago and impacting 188,000 people, 60,000 of them school-age children. “Obviously this has touched a chord with some people and we’re committed mid to long term to really help rebuild there as some organizations that have been active there are pulling away now,” Unger said.
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five-year plan. The first container that left Victoria May 9, was filled with post-disaster supplies such as tents that will house 10 people, water purification means, tarps and tools, things needed in the immediate sense. “It was just something that we thought would be tangible and effective and really worthwhile within a few weeks of the disaster occurring,” Unger said. “One of the things we realized after this is disaster preparedness is not something that’s a reality there.” ViVa purchased the container which will stay onsite at the hospital and serve as a safe storage facility for future disaster supplies. A load of soccer balls and pumps offered by Spank It Sports and two sets of jerseys donated by Victoria soccer clubs offer a bit of spirit lifting beyond housing and fresh water. “We are really thankful for the response people have had. People have been really generous here in Victoria… and across Canada,” Unger said, adding ViVa has raised over $50,000 and will continue to co-ordinate ongoing efforts with other local organizations. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
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Opening a page on political history in the making Jeromy Kixmoller begins work as parliamentary page in September Dan Ebenal News Staff
One Oak Bay student intends to have a front-row seat to the history being made in Canada’s halls of power. Jeromy Kixmoller has been accepted into the parliamentary page program, beginning his oneyear stint working in the House of Commons this September. “I’m excited about the upcoming election. I think that some of the debates that will happen in the House will just be extraordinary to listen to and be a part of,” said Kixmoller, who is preparing to graduate from Oak Bay High. “I’m excited to meet all the MPs and hear what they have to say and learn from the clerks and everyone working with the page program,” he said. “I love learning and I think this experience is a great opportunity to do so.” Kixmoller will be studying public affairs and policy management at Carleton University in the fall, with his goal being a career as a diplomat. “My uncle was one and he has told me stories about his career and it just intrigued me,” he said, adding that when someone introduced him to the page program for Carleton students he
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Jeromy Kixmoller will be heading off to Ottawa this summer, where he will begin a one-year term as a parliamentary page in the House of Commons. knew that would be the perfect stepping stone to becoming a diplomat. “Just knowing a little bit more about politics, because that isn’t my strong suit but it’s something that interests me. I want to learn more about Canada’s Parliament and really get a base on the politics and that can further my education on diplomacy.” Getting accepted into the page program was no easy task, as
only 40 of the more than 400 students who apply each year are accepted. Kixmoller began the application process back in December, putting in countless hours studying for the program. He credits Scott Alexander, his history teacher at Oak Bay High, with helping clear the hurdles encountered through the application process. “I really couldn’t have gone
anywhere without him, cause he was along there every step of the way mentoring me.” Alexander said the pair spent a lot of time going over things they felt could be on the interview, and he credits Kixmoller with reaching out to others in the community who might be able to help him. Following the initial tests, Kixmoller had to take part in a bilingual interview, with the conversation drifting back
and forth between English and French. “I’m from Quebec so that one was fairly easy for me,” said Kixmoller, before adding with a laugh, “My mom would have killed me if I hadn’t gotten that one.” Alexander said pages serve the members of Parliament while the House is in session, bringing everything from water to budget documents to the members. “The exciting part for Jeromy is he gets to be the ears in the room of historical debate, which he is very excited about,” he said. Alexander said he can’t recall another student being accepted to the parliamentary page program in the 14 years he has been at Oak Bay High, and said several teachers worked with Jeromy and guided him along the way. “And kudos to the language teachers that kept his language abilities engaged, because he wouldn’t have got this far without them.” Kixmoller heads to Ottawa in August to begin his training, starting with memorizing each of the 308 MPs. “And then in October, after the election happens, they will change and I’ll have to do it all again.” But Kixmoller isn’t deterred by the daunting task ahead and is grateful for the opportunity. He said he’s looking forward to “meeting some of the most powerful people in Canada and shake their hands and hopefully put a lasting image in their heads. I’m just excited to be there.” editor@oakbaynews.com
Guided tours illuminate history of old school buildings Continued from Page A1
The event is at Oak Bay High School on May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person with tickets available at the door. “The nature of it is to carry the traditions forward,” Thomson said. “If you don’t collect the oral history and hear the stories you lose it … It’s about appropriate honouring of a significant school history and a significant school.” When the chain-link fences come down in the fall, the landscape will mimic what York already sees in the reflection of those
four pillars at Oak Bay. It will be wide open and welcoming. Teachers aren’t simply teaching math, they’re teaching young people the subject of math, and using that material and means to help them develop a sense of self. “I’m certain the tradition of excellence will migrate into that building, because it’s carried by our teachers and students,” York said. “There’s an expectation. It means something to be an Oak Bay student. It’s the students that guard and continue the excellence and they know it.” He admits the school is accused at
times of being clique-y and there are cliques, many groups from athletic to a strong Gay Straight alliance group. There’s an international program that welcomes students from abroad, Best Buddies which pairs kids of differing learning and life skill capacities. There are sports teams and math clubs and dance troupes and those who volunteer outside the school. “The opportunities are absolutely endless … They’re not closed clubs. If you want to get into athletics you’ll be welcomed by the jock community,” York said. “We don’t give up on kids. We don’t say ‘go away, you’re not one of us’.”
The farewell event officially starts with tours May 21 through 23, open to staff and students from the past as well. The tours will offer “re-energizing of that feeling it means something to have gone through the Oak Bay High experience.” “It has the potential to have the individual realize they’ve been part of a really great tradition – a tradition of excellence,” York said. “This school is like an ethos, a living entity. Guided tours of the old buildings will be available May 21, 22 and 23. RSVP online at oakbay.sd61.bc.ca/our-school/farewell/. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
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Nepal quake offers a timely reminder The horrific earthquake in Nepal has prompted a wave of generosity from Canadians – including throughout Victoria and across the Island – which is very heartening. For the next month, the federal government has promised to double contributions made to Canadian-registered relief agencies that are working to help people who have been displaced. An earthquake that struck the country on April 25 killed more than 8,000 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless. A second, smaller quake hit the region May 12, only adding to the death toll and devastation. Here in B.C., there are lessons we can learn from Nepal. While there are vast differences in building standards between Nepal and B.C., it is important to point out how dangerous multistorey buildings can be when a quake strikes. While newer buildings in B.C. are built to withstand strong earthquakes, older ones are not. Knowing exactly what to do is important, but perhaps equally as important is knowing what would likely happen to the building you live or work in, should a powerful earthquake strike. We will have a strong earthquake here at some time. The fault lines, as in Nepal, are nearby. There are almost constant earthquakes up and down the west coast, and while most are very small and cause little damage, there will be a big one eventually. Roads, airports, rail lines and other transportation arteries can suffer severe damage in earthquakes. That can mean help will be a long time in arriving. It is important to have a supply of water, medical supplies, food to eat and plans for shelter, because it is possible that you will be cut off from assistance for days. The Oak Bay Emergency Program has put together information on what residents can and should do to prepare for a major event such as an earthquake. Residents can learn more, such as the items you should have on hand to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of an emergency, on the district’s website at oakbay.ca. Most of the issues that keep people safe in earthquakes aren’t big ones – but they do require thinking ahead. The Nepal earthquake is a good reminder of 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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Sacrificing farmland for climate change It was 2008 when word first Popham has been tracking these surfaced that B.C. farmland was acquisitions, and she says there are being bought up to grow more deals in the works. trees as a European carbon Last fall, the Bulkley offset. Nechako Regional District Reckitt Benckiser Inc., wrote to Victoria Wood, a British-based global Reckitt Benckiser’s “global manufacturer of household head of sustainability,� products such as Lysol telling her that “the spray and Calgon laundry planting of trees on soap, bought 1,500 centrally located and hectares east of Vanderhoof productive agricultural and planted aspen. For lands is not appropriate� comparison, that’s about and would weaken local Tom Fletcher farm economies. the size of downtown B.C. Views Vancouver from 16th and Wood responded that Oak to Stanley Park. the RB Trees project Since tree growing is targets only “marginally permitted in the Agricultural Land productive� land such as pasture, Reserve, a use intended for fruit, abandoned farms or those that have ornamental or nursery trees, no been up for sale for long periods. permission was needed. And to Former Cariboo North MLA meet the carbon offset rules of the Bob Simpson raised the issue in UN’s International Panel on Climate the legislature in 2008, noting that Change, a 100-year restrictive Crown land near Vanderhoof had covenant against harvesting trees been sold for farming, bought by was issued by B.C.’s land titles a numbered company and then office. “flipped� for around $1 million to RB Goodbye farmland. Trees. After that deal, the B.C. Now mayor of Quesnel, Simpson government changed legislation in takes issue with the company’s 2011 to require permission from claims with his usual shyness. the Agricultural Land Commission “It’s bull----,� he told me. “This isn’t to make these covenants valid. marginal land.� Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick He said it includes prime alfalfa says he is waiting for that process to fields and historical ranch and be tested. forage crop lands. In one case, It likely will be soon. Reckitt has neighbours found out about the bought another 7,000 hectares new use when they saw a helicopter of cleared farmland from Prince spraying herbicide to prepare the George down through the Cariboo to area for tree seedlings. Quesnel. NDP agriculture critic Lana In the Cariboo as in other rural
B.C. areas, aging farmers want to retire and young people keen to work seven days a week are in short supply. So naturally there is pressure to sell. Perhaps Letnick is right, and the ALC will stop productive farmland from being turned back into forest. While we’re waiting for that, here are a couple of other questions. What happens when these forests burn? The first big forest fire of 2015 grew out of control near Prince George last week. And since aspen doesn’t last 100 years, what is its real carbon offset value? How’s that European carbon trading market doing? It’s a mess, with the cost of emitting a tonne of carbon dioxide fallen far below what’s needed to be effective, and Interpol investigating various schemes to game the system. Remember B.C’s own Pacific Carbon Trust? This Gordon Campbell brainchild to sell carbon offsets was quietly greenhouse gassed after the Auditor General revealed its first two big projects were of questionable value to say the least. Finally, does anyone really think that returning B.C.’s scarce farmland to forest is a good way to change the weather? Would it offset the loss of local production and trucking in farm produce from elsewhere? And where are B.C.’s tireless food security advocates on this dubious scheme? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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LETTERS No justification for Oak Bay tax hike My head is still spinning since Mayor Jensen’s comments for a whooping 5.1 per cent property tax increase were first reported on the front page of the Oak Bay News. My neighbours and I are still trying to determine whether the mayor was just practising his political-speak oratory skills, or was he testing the observation and comprehensive skills of Oak Bay residents? However, if Mayor Jensen’s intention was to pitch and sell Oak Bay homeowners on his proposed 5.1 per cent property tax increase, he must do a far better job to justify it. What does his “advancing alternative transportation” actually mean? Does the mayor know of another way to get people in and out of Oak Bay with our present single lane road system? Has he found a new solution to dramatically increase the very small percentage of cyclists that currently commute? While studies have noted initiatives to accomplish this end, none have yet gotten people out of their cars. Might there be something up the mayor’s sleeve that he has not yet revealed?
Development dilemma For years now the development community has been telling Oak Bayers that if we renew and densify our community that we will increase the tax base and therefore our individual property taxes will be held down. OK, we have just suffered through a four-year building boom that has profited those same developers and guess what .... this year our taxes are going up by the most .... ever. We have been lied to and now we are expected to pay through the nose because of those lies. Perhaps Oak Bay needs another kind of Tea Party .... the Boston kind. Rhondda Tolen Oak Bay
Round we go In response to William Smith’s letter in your May 8 edition, I would add that the intersection of Windsor and Transit also needs a roundabout. Whether going north or south on Transit, one has to pull out halfway across the intersection to see if there is anything coming from the left. A welllandscaped roundabout here
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The mayor says the strategic plan “inspires land use innovations.” Here we go again. What is well known is how allowing the various types of multi-dwellings on single-family lots has, in fact, negatively affected residents in other less desirable communities, and which were not at all innovative. Since Oak Bay’s 2007 bylaw changes, what we have seen is a startling number of character homes destroyed and replaced with monster houses built on small lots, a monster apartment block and a monster duplex. These egregious monster-development eyesores may well fill the financial coffers of developers but they are now actively being protested by homeowners in Oak Bay and many B.C. communities. The mayor’s plan to “introduce new strategic initiatives” means what? Mayor, please forthrightly provide transparency and substantive subject matter on these issues. Let’s not hold to champagne tastes with a beer pocket budget. Please do not cost us another giant leap in our ever-increasing property taxes. Phyllis Campanello Oak Bay
would look good, slow down traffic on Windsor, and make it easier to cross Windsor on Transit. Jeff Popham Oak Bay
Taxed to the limit Nils Jensen is into his fourth year of being Oak Bay’s mayor, and every year he has raised our taxes, and every year it has been by a greater percentage. Perhaps in prior years he could justify it because of inflation, but not this year. Five per cent. Are you kidding me? That is double any other tax increase in Greater Victoria. It’s time that city hall began living within our means, and by our I mean we taxpayers that pay the mayor to keep a lid on costs. Liz Belsten Oak Bay
city hall needs a bigger budget, which means that my taxes will be going up, way up. And why? Because city hall needs more staff to encourage more construction projects. I’m sorry, did I miss something here? I am expected to pay more taxes to encourage the one thing I dislike about living in Oak Bay. Why not cover the budget shortfall by taxing construction projects? Gail Bowker Oak Bay
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Comedy banks on fake marriage St. Luke’s brings Barely Heirs to the stage this month St. Luke’s Players bring another comedic farce to the stage on Cedar Hill X Road. In Barely Heirs, playing May 20 to 31, Jane is about to inherit a fortune. The only stipulation is that she has to be married for six months before she can receive her inheritance. All would have gone without a hitch had Jane really been married. With the help of her neighbour’s husband, Tom, she just needs to keep the truth from the lawyer, Tom’s wife, Jane’s ex-boyfriend, Jane’s mother and a cop. Things definitely get complicated in this show written by David Lassig and directed by the team of Neville Owen and Sharon Sutherland.
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Waterboys take stage at UVic auditorium For the first time in their 32-year history, The Waterboys will play in Victoria at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium. The band has explored a number of different styles over the years – depending on the era and the composition of the band at the time. They are known as a hybrid of indie rock and folk with blues and Celtic influences. The show will please fans both old and new with a selection of songs
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from their new album as well as fan favourites. The Waterboys perform May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Farquhar Auditorium, University Centre, UVic. Tickets start at $58, $62 and $68 and are available through the UVic Ticket Centre at 250721-8480, online at tickets.uvic.ca or in person at the University Centre. For more information, visit uvic.ca/auditorium. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
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dahlia. Because I’m a wannabe flower farmer, I’ve sunk sixfoot-tall T-posts into my dahlia bed with a plan to corral my fantasy flowers with baling twine. Connie has a little more self control. She disbuds her plants, pinching out side shoots to
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eye, or a potato-like sprout – both signs they are ready to stop draining carbs from the tuber and start photosynthesizing their way towards flowers. Connie starts her tubers in pots to keep herself organized and get an earlier start. Given I’m long on faith and low on patience, I’d already planted my tubers when we met. I’d amended the soil with compost and an organic fertilizer first, which Connie condoned. Dahlias are heavy feeders. She plants her tubers only about an inch under the surface, tends her soil and waters frequently. I set mine about three inches underground. Both of us use raised beds. (In my perennial border, I dug up some clumps that had overwintered, divided them and re-planted them in compost. These will need staking come July.) I’ve been hearing from some readers who are gardening on balconies, many in hot sun. Dahlias are a good choice for planters, but keep them moist and wellfed. It’s fine to buy plants at a nursery, but choose a variety that won’t grow too tall. You don’t want a plant a big as a person appearing on your deck, and a healthy dahlia can be a big
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Yesterday I met with a woman whose online handle is ‘Dahlia Queen’. She greeted me in her suburban driveway next to a trailer of Mitchell’s compost. She did not have bright spiky hair, nor a peachy inwardness. She’d just come home from work – work that didn’t look like it had anything to do with gardening, for she was wearing clean black slacks and a fire- Pictured clockwise from top left: Lancress, engine-red collared Connie Harry, Chilson’s Pride, Snoho Sonia shirt, her cardigan and Parkland Rave. neatly buttoned over the stakes began someone who has top. She greeted me – rows of rebar, won countless awards kindly considering I’d soldiering along fence and is nothing short only just called the lines, standing four of a plant breeder, day before, telling her feet high. Beds of a woman doing the I’d found her phone black earth pocked ancient and admirable number on a baggie with holes work of bringing new containing awaited plants, horticultural varieties a tuber while beds held to life. She crossat the dahlias a few pollinates by hand, Oak Bay inches high. slips stockings over Florist. Hundreds of flowers to keep off Was she pots huddled meddling bees, and the one under plastic waits years for results. who sold frames around I’m guessing you the single the house, and don’t have years to blooms her garage grow dahlias from in the seed, so here are some fall? The Christin Geall had become a greenhouse – of Connie’s tips for dinnerCultivated skylighted, open- a fine stock of lateplate-sized doored – every summer blooms. First, dahlias? get going now. Plant Those strong-stemmed surface covered with white-tagged pots. some tubers in pots. ones in the fabulous Keep them moist, colours for four or five How did she do it? And why? but not soggy, and dollars apiece? The ‘Dahlia Queen’, warm, but not hot. When she said yes, aka Connie YoungPavers that have been I asked if I could meet Davis, grows for warmed by the sun her the following day. shows. She grows for during the day are fine Won’t take an hour, I contests around the for overnight, or a cold had said. She lived by Pacific Northwest frame, a windowsill or the university: How and breeds her own a garage. The tubers big could her plot be? varieties. She’s a selfmay be showing Try 800 dahlias proclaimed hobbyist, growth by now – a strong. a humble label for wink of green from an Beside the driveway
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Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen and Coun. Michelle Kirby will race downtown in the annual Commuter Challenge Wednesday for Bike to Work Week. In a second race that morning, District of Oak Bay team leader for Bike to Work Week Sonya Reuter challenged Ray Herman, the director of parks and recreation, to the Commuter Challenge. In the friendly race between cyclist and vehicle, both begin from a common place of their choosing and end downtown Victoria at Fort and Blanshard.
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This month marks the centenary of one of the most emotionally charged events of the First World War: the sinking of RMS Lusitania. In my Grade 12 history class I was taught the sinking of the Lusitania was a turning point in the war as it helped to sway American public opinion against the Germans as a result of the approximately 120 American lives lost when she was torpedoed by a U-boat, eventually bringing the U.S. into the conflict in 1917. The degree of this influence is still debated by scholars today. I was not taught anything about the impact that the loss of this ship off the distant coast of Ireland had upon my own hometown. In May 1915, Victoria was featured in news stories across the world because of the terrible riots that ensued in the streets once news of the loss of the Kate Humble Lusitania reached Local History the Island. Lusitania was built for the Cunard Line in 1907 and at the time was a marvel of modern engineering: she was the fastest liner on the ocean, known as the “Greyhound of the Seas,” and with an average speed of more than 25 knots proudly claimed the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing. She had a regular route between Liverpool and New York, carrying visitors and immigrants in bright, luxurious surroundings. The crossing took on average around five days, with the fastest time being four days, 19 hours and 53 minutes. There was a darker side to the Lusitania story, however. When she was constructed, the British government had subsidized the cost providing she could be converted to an armed merchant cruiser (AMC) in the event of war. With war on the horizon, in 1913 she was refitted, and eventually repainted in “dazzle camouflage.” She featured a secret compartment for carrying munitions, and gun mounts on her decks which were concealed beneath the
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The image is of a Cunard Liner in the First World War with “dazzle camouflage”. teak overlay – ready for the addition of heavy guns if necessary. She retained AMC status on paper but continued carrying civilian passengers through the early days of the war. Her bright Cunard paint job was restored, so she stood out against the grey Atlantic waters. America remained neutral, but Lusitania was a British ship and as such highly vulnerable in the waters around the British Isles, which were declared a war zone by Germany in February 1915. They announced that any enemy ships in those waters would be sunk without warning by submarines. There were rumors that Lusitania was carrying concealed munitions cargo along with her civilian passengers, as America, though officially neutral, was aiding the Allies by supplying arms. On April 22 the German Embassy in the U.S. placed a warning in 50 American newspapers notifying travellers that “in accordance with formal notice given by the Imperial German Government, vessels flying the flag of Great Britain … are liable to destruction in those waters (around the British Isles).” Regardless of this clear warning, tickets for the 202nd voyage of the Lusitania were offered at discount and when she set sail on May 1, 1915, there were 1,266 passengers and 696 crew onboard. Because of the great speed of the ship, it was widely
said that she could outrun submarines. In hindsight this was tragic overconfidence. On May 7, Lusitania was in British waters off the coast of Ireland, only hours from docking in Liverpool. U-20, a submarine which played a key role in the blockade of Britain, saw her approaching and recognized her as a registered British AMC and therefore a valid target. Kapitanleutnant Walther Schwieger was in command of the submarine and gave the order to fire a single torpedo. It hit the starboard side below the bridge, and shortly thereafter a second explosion followed from inside Lusitania. The source of this explosion has been widely debated. Some believe it to be the result of munitions components hidden in the secret compartment, but today most academics say it was the result of a boiler explosion. Lusitania sank in 18 minutes. Schwieger wrote in his diary 15 minutes after he fired the torpedo, “It looks as if the ship will stay afloat only for a very short time ... I couldn’t have fired another torpedo into this mass of humans desperately trying to save themselves.” Of that mass, 1,191 people perished. Amongst their number were 44 people from B.C., including a young, popular Victorian called Jim Dunsmuir, the scion of the wealthiest family in British Columbia. When news of this tragedy reached Victoria, the city erupted in violence. This story will be told in part 2.
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Celebrating Young Exceptional Stars A total of 15 Oak Bay youth were honoured at the eighth annual YES Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of youth from grades 6-10 in the Oak Bay area The goal of the awards is to emphasize the positive achievements of Oak Bay’s young people, recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in such areas as volunteerism, arts, citizenship, academics, athletics or have overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.
YES Award winners Q Georgia Alexander – Grade 9, Oak Bay High; Q Andrei Bielay – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School; Q Jack Carson – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School; Q Owen Crewe – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School; Q Sophie de Goede – Grade 10, Oak Bay High; Q Chris Graham – Grade 9, Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry; Q Rachel Hughes – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School; Q Nicholas Kojima – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School; Q Alisa Lyesina – Grade 8, Lansdowne Middle School; Q Anika McDonald – Grade 8, Lansdowne Middle School; Q Zachariah Mears – Grade 9, Esquimalt High School; Q John Mossie – Grade 8, Lansdowne Middle School; Q Carson Rust – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School;; Q Rubee Twohig – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School; Q Annika Weir – Grade 8, Monterey Middle School.
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Clockwise: »(From top right) This year’s group of YES Award winners. »(L-R) Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen shares a laugh with award-winner Christopher Graham »(L-R) Keynote speaker and 2014 YES Award winner Ruby Tang with Yes Award Committee co-chair Michelle Kirby. »(L-R) Janet Barclay presents flowers to YES Award Committee member Janet Welham. »(L-R) Oak Bay Police Chief Constable Andy Brinton with Oak Bay Kiwanis members Mark Payten, Leslie Johnston and Joan Trumble. »(L-R) Awardwinners Rachel Hughes, Rubee Twohig and Annika Weir peruse the Oak Bay News’ special section celebrating the winners. »(L-R) Patrick Weir checks the writeup on daughter Annika . »(L-R) A group of parents and others snap photographs of the winners.
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the 2015/2016 deficit, which included additional revenues and savings from the previous budget. For example, the winter was not as cold, so the utilities budget had less pressure. “For us, we had a carry forward that was used in part to balance [the budget],� said Debra Laser, secretarytreasurer for the district. In order to make up for the remaining $66,000 deficit, trustees voted to eliminate an English Language Learning assistant, saving the district just over $52,000, and reduced its administrative supplies budget by $13,000 at a special board meeting in late April. “Over the last few years we’ve been directed properly
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The Greater Victoria School District was able to balance this year’s budget, but may have to make more cuts next year, says the board chair. “Next year is going to be a tough year, it’s going to be a much more different year,� said board chair Edith LoringKuhanga. “We’re already [seeing] that it’s going to be a tough year because there aren’t any savings, unless of course we get some one-time savings.� The board predicted a roughly $8.4-million shortfall and were able to apply a carry forward of roughly $8.3 million to apply against
and had some real good input and we were looking at forecasting for the last couple of years, looking at fiscal management and being really prudent with our resources and we were able to move [the carry] forward in that way,� said Loring-Kuhanga. Unlike many Lower Mainland school districts that are being forced to cut things such as school buses from the budget, the board did not have to make any drastic changes this year. But unless they can find extra savings, the $8.5-million shortfall is something they could face again next year. “It’s going to be a tough year unless we get more resources from the government,� said Loring-Kuhanga.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL LICENSED LOG Scaler required. A well-established whole log chipping facility located in beautiful Kamloops, BC requires a full time certiďŹ ed log scaler to complement our log yard staff. We offer competitive wages and a beneďŹ ts package. Applicants applying for this Position must have a Scaler’s Licence. Please email resumes: rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.
VOLUNTEERS THE CANADIAN Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is looking for organizing committee members. Roles include fundraising coordinator, run day program coordinator and volunteer coordinator. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE CYCLE of Life Tour is looking for volunteers to assist with the Tour, which takes place on July 25-26. Positions include check in, gear drop off, support vehicle drivers, camp set up and tear down, meal service crew, ďŹ rst aid, bike repair, road marshals, etc. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. THE VICTORIA International Kite Festival would welcome volunteers for the family-fun event, on May 29-31 at beautiful Clover Point. Positions include information booth, ďŹ eld marshals, and trafďŹ c directors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.
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LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 3 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $1019/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $45,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.
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DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.
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ALL HOME Renovation & Restoration: Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, additions, remodeling. We build custom homes. Comm/Res. 35 yrs exp. Call 250-213-7176.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
âœŤ DON’S PAINTING âœŤ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors.
BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER Reduced rates - Sun Decks, Fences and Siding. Call Ward (250)881-0296.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn care. Comm/Res. Aerating, power raking, landscape design, all planting, river rock & patio stones, Ivy, blackberry & yard clean-up.
CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
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DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141.
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(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.
BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
ABBA Exteriors Inc. “Spring Clean-Up Specials� Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. WILL DO GARDENING etc. $15/hr. Your tools. Reliable. Call (250)383-3995.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
HAUL A WAY Junk & garbage removal. Clean & green. Free quotes. Sr disc. 778-350-5050 HAUL-IT You’ve got the Junk, We’ve got the Trunk! Rob, 250-885-1740. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Renovations Specialist Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence doors, windows, painting, drywall, kitchen, bath, Senior Disc. Lic, Ins. 250-217-8131
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OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
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CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, ďŹ replaces,agstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, ďŹ replaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.
(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.
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(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
ALLSTAR MOVING Delivery Service. From $59. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.
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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooďŹ ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTER- Furn. repairs, scratches, ďŹ x springs, marine, commercial. 250-480-9822.
WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.
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OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Community Calendar Thursday, May 21 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m.Contact is Karen at 778-426-0379.
Saturday, May 23 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Copley Park, Parkridge at Vanalman, Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Karen at 778-4260379. Victoria’s The Choir will be in concert at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Tickets available at Larsen School of Music or online at thechoir. brownpapertickets. com. Summer Baroque with the Victoria Baroque Players. Church of St John the Divine, 1161 Quadra St., 7:30 p.m. Info: 250652-0116 or victoriabaroque.com. Summer Star Parties – Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca.
Sunday, May 24 Bluegrass Mass - Season Finale at St. Philip Anglican Church - 2928 Eastdowne Rd. The Philipsers lead an inclusive worship with a short reflection and gospel bluegrass and
Americana featuring old hymns, bluegrass standards and even songs from U2, Tom Waits and Lyle Lovett. It all gets rolling at 4 p.m. with a free/ by donation meal to follow at 5 p.m. For more info visit stphilipvictoria.ca/ worship/bluegrassmass/ or email rob@ stphilipvictoria.ca. Esquimalt Cycling Festival – Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Info: esqbikefest@ gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 26 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Gail at 250-477-4472.
Thursday, May 28 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m.Contact is Karen at 778-426-0379.
Friday. May 29 Victoria International Kite Festival at The Bay Centre and Clover Point. Opening ceremony at Bay Centre with special indoor kite fly by Connor Doran at noon. Kites with Lights – LED lit kites light up the night sky at Clover Point, 9:30 p.m. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday at Clover Point from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Evelyn at 250-370-0153. Summer Star Parties – Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca.
22nd Annual
Dobber Golf Classic June 5th – Cedar Hill Golf Course
$110 Entry Fee
Sunday, May 31 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Doug at 250477-0833. With Strings Attached – The Linden Singers of Victoria conclude the celebration of their 35th anniversary season with a performance of music for choir and string quartet by internationally known contemporary composers Jeff Enns, Ola Gjeilo and Tobin Stokes. The performance is at 3:30 p.m. at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St Aidans St. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and free for those under 25.
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• Golf • Roast Beef Dinner • Prize for every Golfer
The “Dobber” is held in memory of Ken Dobson, beloved sportscaster with CFAX 1070 and one of the tournament’s founders raising funds to support the work of the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame. Register early as this event typically sells out!
Public Welcome! Register at www.gvshof.ca/news
Give them power. Give them confidence Give them control. Call Cindy 250-480-3285 circulation@oakbaynews.com
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> MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR HEALTH UNIT CLERK - 12 Months
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Youth Now open for nominations The deadline is looming to nominate Oak Bay youths for the annual Youth Now Awards. Nominations are open to individuals and groups between 11 and 29 years old who offer extraordinary service to others, act as role models for environmental stewardship, or show exceptional personal accomplishments. There are no age restrictions on categories that recognize professionals who make a difference in the lives of the youth they work with, as well as businesses and organizations who excel at providing youth friendly services. The achievements of all the nominees will be recognized at the Youth Now Awards Ceremony, to be held on Friday, May 29. Deadline for nomination is May 22. Visit uwgv.ca online to learn more and to download the nomination package.
VICTORIA: 250.384.8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM
Stage 1 - Water Conservation Bylaw In effect May 1 to September 30 Lawn watering is permitted two days per week as follows:
Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs & vegetable gardens is permitted as follows:
Even numbered addresses may water Wednesday & Saturday from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm Odd numbered addresses may water Thursday & Sunday from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm
Established trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered any day and any time if watering is done by a hand-held container, a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, or a micro/drip irrigation system.
Newly installed lawns (sod or seed) may be watered outside the permitted days detailed above by special permit only.
Established trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered with a sprinkler any day from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm. For further information, please call 250.474.9684 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/water
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Nurses push for new hires at legislature rally Tom Fletcher Black Press
Members of the B.C. Nurses’ Union brought a sea of pink umbrellas to the B.C. legislature last week to call on the B.C. government to honour a provision that requires health authorities to replace absent nurses. BCNU president Gayle Duteil said the 2012 contract provision replacing absent nurses can’t be implemented without more registered nurses hired to provide the relief. “It’s a sad fact that we don’t have enough nurses to deliver safe care for meeting the
“It’s a sad fact that we is available to licensed staffing mandated by our nurses who collective agreement,” don’t have enough nurses to practical want to upgrade their Duteil said. “We don’t deliver safe care for meeting training. have enough nurses to backfill vacancies, to the staffing mandated by our Health Minister Terry backfill absences, and Lake said the interim collective agreement.” we don’t have enough agreement is a step - Gayle Duteil nurses to meet the daily towards renewing the spikes in acuity.” latest BCNU contract, The recent settlement which expired in March of 1,600 union grievances for staffing 2014. “We worked through a mediator in the includes $5 million for specialty nurse last month or so and came to an agreement, training, $1 million to support increased so I think we’re in a good place to work RN staffing and $2 million in “grievance towards our new contract,” Lake said. settlement funds” paid to nurses affected “We recognize there are some areas by staffing shortages. The staffing fund
like specialist nursing where we do have challenges, and we have committed some of our funding to recruit and train more specialist nurses, and more community nurses as well.” Nurses cheered as Duteil reminded them that their “grievalanche” had an effect. She said the union documented 10,000 shifts that were not filled during a sixweek period at health facilities around the province, and represent only the “tip of the iceberg.” NDP leader John Horgan addressed the rally, promising that his 2017 election platform will put nurses “front and centre in the health care model.”
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Coastal access for Canadian oil means an increase of at least $5 per barrel. By getting full value for our oil, everyone will benefit. Workers will gain from the $5.4 billion project. Oil producers will earn more revenue for their product. And Government will collect more tax revenue from oil producers to spend on programs such as health care, education and other services that benefit all British Columbians. Plus, we can invest in new training programs and create new jobs for our youth.
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