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Basketball hustleEdward Milne Community School’s Ryan Fuhr and Vic High’s Garrett Beattie chase the ball during a junior boys basketball game at Vic High last Wednesday. EMCS won the match 39-32.
Officials will examine proposal for new facility at VIRL meeting this weekendOctavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror
Discussions of a new Sooke library will return to the Vancouver Island Regional Library board this weekend in hopes the project will finally gain traction.
Both VIRL and Sooke council have been looking for a suitable location in Sooke to accommodate the proposed 10,000-square-foot facility for several years, but nothing happened.
It doesn’t mean it fell out of sight, either.
Last October, Capital Regional District approved $6 million in funding for the new library, the first major step forward in years.
Between VIRL, Sooke council and the CRD, now it comes down to making a final decision of where in Sooke the new library will land, said VIRL board chair Bruce Jollife, calling it a “three body
problem.” “We have it in our long-term
planning to get a nice and refreshed library [in Sooke], but it’s only a matter of getting through some of these little details,” he said.
Jollife, who was appointed to the library board in 2009 by the Comox Valley Regional District, said a big part of that decision to find a place for the new library is contingent on what the Sooke community and council wants to do.
“The regional library will act accordingly once we know what they want to do.”
A final decision is not as straight forward as it would appear, however.
To date, there have been no successful applicants due to either high cost, space constraints or unsuitable location.
Last March, Sooke council nearly approved John Phillips Memorial Park as a final new library site, but the idea was rejected by the community and the project again hit a dusty shelf.
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Briefly
Crash closesSooke Road
Sooke police are inves-tigating the cause of an accident that shut down Sooke Road for more than 10 hours last Friday, after a car veered into a hydro pole near 17 Mile Pub.
The driver, who was from Saanich, was heading towards Sooke when a pre-existing medical condition caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a hydro pole, said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen.
Exact medical condition of the driver is unknown, and police said neither speed or alcohol were fac-tors.
The road was closed down due to oil residue, live hydro wires and debris from the severed pole.
The same pole was replaced several weeks ago after a pickup truck rolled over and severed it in the same corner of Highway 14.
Fire recruits begin training
Sooke Fire and Rescue has begun training its newest recruits in a joint effort between Sooke and the Metchosin fire departments.
The 12 recruits – six in Sooke, six in Metchosin – started training last Saturday and will continue for 3.5 months. Sessions go from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every other weekend.
Upon successfully finishing all exams and practical tests, the recruits become National Fire Protection Association-certified level 1 firefighters, allowing them to start going on calls with the rest of fire crew.
“It’s a fair commitment, but when they complete everything, that certification is good anywhere in North America,” said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen. “Their firefighter level 1 is just as good in Sooke as it is in Toronto or Texas.”
Octavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror
It’s a new year, so resolutions and spirits are at an all-time high, especially for Sooke businesses, which, given last year’s improvements,
hope the shiny new infrastructure will open the doors to more customers.
No doubt, it’s a start, not only to improving Sooke’s aesthetics and accessibility, but drawing in those folks who would otherwise drive through here.
To Scott Gertsma, store manager at Sooke Home Hardware, creating a positive business environment in Sooke is a goal worth working toward.
“We have positive growth and we want to continue that this year. If you don’t grow, you’re just going backwards,” Gertsma said, adding that he would like to see a reduction in property taxes so local businesses have a bit more financial breathing room to improve their services.
He is, however, impressed with Sooke’s downtown improvements and is hopeful it will make a positive difference.
“The walkability of Sooke now is amazing, and I hope that brings traffic into the core.”
But again, just the start. Gertsma pointed out that his store, along with downtown businesses, need to spend money to make themselves look more presentable.
“Our downtown core doesn’t look very pleasant, it’s not a happy, inviting place. The roadway has made a dramatic difference, but that’s step one,” he said.
And it’s about continuing these improvements further westward on Sooke Road, and giving some love to all of Sooke’s businesses, as Yvonne Busse, operator of Kelz Bakery, a niche little cafe/bakery located in the Peoples Drug Mart plaza.
Busse, a Sooke local since 1974, has managed the bakery in Sooke for the last 20 years, like her father, who ran a bakery in Sooke as well before her.
Like Gertsma, she said she feels good about the recent core improvements, but the
momentum must continue if any significant differences are going to be seen in Sooke.
“I’m feeling optimistic since we’ve had the roundabout in, because it helps bring people in, brings tourists up, but many businesses feel left out on this side of the road,” she said, adding that a much-needed component are sidewalks to continue down west.
Similarly, Busse believes beautification is important as well for businesses, creating that allure, that mon dieu effect that will reel outsiders in droves to check what Sooke, and Sooke only, has to offer.
Much of the current
infrastructure is aging, making improvements difficult and expensive, as Busse points out. She hopes to see newer commercial buildings being built in town, but fears the rent may still be too high for small businesses to operate successfully.
After all, local is what makes Sooke special; to feel warm inside when you step into a shop, to feel welcome, perhaps right at home. This is the kind of environment Busse wants to create as well as maintain.
Most important, she wants to keep local business local.
“I want to keep Sooke as a local people business, because we’re the ones that live and know the town,” Busse said.
“I can have seven people in here at a time and they all know each other, I want to keep that closeness and feeling of family.”
For Randy Welters, co-owner of Barking Dog Studio, that’s the mentality all Sooke businesses should adopt, as it’s not about about one business, it’s about everybody, seeing that “we’re in
it together.” After opening up shop in town
two years ago, Welters said the response and customer base was positive, creating a local market for local artisans to sell their work.
Like Busse and Gertsma, he feels good about what 2016 will bring.
“We’ve had a very good growth year, very positive within the community. We feel good about the direction we’re going in because of the response from the public,” he said.
Still, Welters pointed out that success won’t come without hard work and careful marketing, as taking advantage of the increasing market from Langford and Victoria is important to keeping Sooke in the customers’ eyesight.
And not doing it alone, either.“Let’s get all those people to
think in terms of shopping in Sooke. We can do that, we just need to do some marketing as a unit and as a town, because it’s too expensive to do it alone,” he said.
Businesses reveal wish list for 2016Many hope town centre improvements will open door to new customers
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Yvonne Busse, operator of Kelz Bakery, feels good about the recent core improvements, but the momentum must continue into the new year.
We’ve had a very good growth year, very positive within the community. We feel good about the direction we’re going in because of the response from the public.
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EMCS students power up for electric charging stationGroup collects used cellphones to fund ventureOctavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror
Electric car ownership has seen a steady increase over the last two years, with Teslas and Leafs popping up around Sooke every so often, but with only two electric charging stations in town, potential owners may still be wondering: would this work for me?
Well, a group of 10 Edward Milne Community School students, known as Youth for Change, are driven to do something about it: by putting an electric charging station right at the school.
And how else to power an ambition than to recycle something as disposable as old cellphones?
Nick Gakena, one of the EMCS students involved in the project and the driving force behind the charging station, said his team has collected around 80 cellphones, but hope to gather 500 or more.
The way it works is the cellphones will get tagged, bagged and shipped over to GRC Recycling, a Florida-based recycling company that has a specific cellphone recycling program called Shelter Alliance which fully recycles or refurbishes
cellphones in exchange for a refund.
Gakena noted that even though the amount of money they will get back is based on the condition and quality of the phones, the cellphone doesn’t have to work, and can still be donated if it has a cracked screen or won’t turn on. Cables aren’t necessary.
In the end, it’s all about making a difference and helping those gears turn in a community.
“It opens up more possibilities for the future, and in order tackle bigger issues like climate change, we need to provide the infrastructure for that,” Gakena said, adding that he figured a charging station at the school would be fitting since there is a small
but growing population of electric cars in Sooke.
As for building the station itself, costs range anywhere between $1,200 and $2,000 for the unit, plus an additional $1,000 or so for all the wiring and electrical work.
Scott Rothermel, the EMCS teacher leading the student group said he is looking to get a unit similar to the one the T’Sou-ke Nation operates at its administration building.
“We’re looking at other local businesses who have electrical charging stations and thinking of adding more,” Rothermel said, adding that some systems will have different abilities, such as displaying the consumption and how long it will take.
Rothermel said that even
though they are at the research stage, making it happen at the school isn’t that far off either.
“If they can put them at a Tim Hortons, then they should be able to put them at the school,” he chuckled.
Between EMCS and Belmont over the last five years, students recycled more than 1,000 phones, with funds being dispersed to fund school activities and projects.
The group hopes to reach a healthy cellphone count by the end of the school year, and may even stretch it into 2017, if necessary.
Those willing to donate their cellphones can just drop them off at a donation bin located at the main EMCS office between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Octavian Lacatusu/Sooke News Mirror
The EMCS students behind the phone recycling project, include Titus Tan, left, Serena Laur, Kayla Petie, Delaney Ryan, Nick Gakena, Emily Albert, Lajah Warren, Jordan Shutt and teacher Scott Rothermel.
Greater Victoria first responders will be working with a new hero.
An upgraded radio system called HRO, pronounced hero, is coming to the Capital Region Emergency Service Telecom-munications (CREST), cour-tesy of a new partnership with Motorola Solutions Canada.
The new technology infra-structure provides a new
$13.1-million regional radio system for the 50 emergency response agencies across the Capital Regional District.
“The new Project 25 (P25) system will mean a significant improvement in audio qual-ity for all users,” said CREST board chair Gordie Logan. “(It’s) much better in building penetration and the ability to re-allocate infrastructure to
the West Shore or the Penin-sula, giving the users in those areas even better coverage.”
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With 2016 property assessments in the mail, homeowners in Sooke can expect to see a 1.8 per cent increase in property value.
The most expensive property in the Greater Sooke area is located at 5125 East Sooke Rd.
“The majority of resi-dential home assess-ments within the [Van-couver Island] region are shifting between minus five per cent to plus 10 per cent com-pared to last year’s assessments,” said regional assessor Reu-ben Danakody in a writ-ten statement.
“Notably, a robust real estate market over the past year resulted in assessment increases for many properties in the Vancouver Island region.”
The province-wide assessments reflect the market value of the
properties as of July 1, 2015.
Homeowners who disagree with their prop-erty’s appraisal should contact B.C. Assess-ment by the end of the month.
Meanwhile, the B.C. government has raised the threshold to qualify for the full home owner grant to shield some owners from a higher property tax bill.
The jump in assessed values this year would have left owner-occu-pied homes that have climbed above $1.1 mil-lion – the old threshold – with less than the basic $570 home owner grant offsetting taxes.
The revised thresh-old is $1.2 million and homes above that lose $5 of the grant for every $1,000 in additional value.
That means the grant now disappears alto-
gether for homes worth more than $1.314 mil-lion.
The province reduced the threshold in 2014 from a previ-ous $1.295 million in order to skim $11 mil-lion from home owner grants to general rev-enue and it was kept frozen at $1.1 million
last year. Seniors, vet-erans and the disabled also may qualify for an additional grant of up to $275.
The proportion of B.C. homes that are val-ued below the new cut-off for the full grant is 91 per cent, down from 93 per cent last year and 95 per cent in 2012.
Sooke Region’s property values remain ‘stable’
The District of Sooke has lost a high-ranking official to View Royal.
Finance director Michael Dillabaugh announced his resignation to municipal staff just before Christmas. His last day was Thursday.
He will take on a similar role in View Royal, beginning Monday (Jan. 18).
“It’s a new opportunity and a chance to learn and
have a different experience with a different municipality,” Dillabaugh said.
Dillabaugh served as finance director for five years. He was named interim chief administrative officer late last year after the resignation of CAO Gord Howie. The municipality then named Teresa Sullivan the new CAO in December.
Acting mayor Kerrie Reay said Dillabaugh was a huge asset to
the municipality, helping council to develop “good budgets” and achieve low tax rates.
“I’ve always found Michael great to work with and he’s very knowledgeable,” said Reay, who has been on district council since 2011.
The district is beginning a search for a new finance director, and named Brent Blackhall, acting finance director.
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ROADMASTERSTraffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $250
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmJan 16 & 17Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15June 11 & 12July 16 & 17
Air Brake Instructor CourseICBC Licensed & BondedA 40 Hour course to learn the principles required to become licensed as an Air Brake Instructor.
Our "hands-on" approach will offer instruction in assembling and instructing using a fully operational demonstration brake component board and hands- on foundation brake complete with interchangeable parts to assist in simulating a variety of Airbrake system scenarios.
Learn about instructional techniques and lesson planning and put these skills to work as you design and present a lesson utilizing these skills.
Each participant will receive the latest BC Air Brake Manual plus updated information, manufacturers' schematics, and Provincial and Federal regulations.
Instructor Terry Fiorin has been providing Air Brake training since 1990Monday-Friday March 14-18, 2016, 9:00 - 5:30 pm
WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.
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SchoolsLangford Campus 101- 814 Goldstream Avenue
Colwood Campus 2139 Sooke Road
WestShore MetchosinTechnical Centre 4495 Happy Valley Road
WestShore SookeLearning Centre 2145 Townsend Road
WestShore Pacheedaht Adult Learning CentrePort Renfrew6633 Deering Road
WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke Rd.
Developed by the Canadian Safety Council. This program can help update and refresh driving skills to build confidence allowing the older driver to maintain their driver's license longer while driving safety. • effects of aging on driving skills • basic rules of the road • preventing collisions
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $95 per person
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 12:00 pmMar 19 & 20
55 Alive - Mature Driving Course
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Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $200
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus
Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmJan 9 Feb 13Mar 5 Apr 2May 7 June 4July 9
Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s licenseto class.
Fee: $225
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pmJan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13 Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15 June 11 & 12July 16 & 17
Upcoming EventsSemester 2 - February 1
WestShore Advisory Council Meeting:Second Tuesday of the month
Spring Break March 14 – 29
Spring PACE Show
Why I go to WestShore?
The reason I go to WestShore is because I never felt a sense of belonging at other schools, I felt surrounded by a large group of people where no one knows my name. During the first week I knew I would be graduating this time around especially when I saw how much passion the teacher had for teaching.
I found a teacher that understands my learning style, understands who I am and actually cares about my future and my feelings. All the staff here have a real smile on their face when their kids do well. I’m not just a student to my teachers and staff, I am a brain with a future.
My goal is to grad and get into college for carpentry and try to have a great future. WestShore is definitely helping me get to my goal. It was my choice to transfer here and my choice to show up every day.
Within a week of being in the class I felt happy, and motivated. I actually wanted to graduate. And here I am. I’m in school and I’m going to graduate, because I have people to support me and I’m so happy I didn’t drop out. I have an even bigger family than normal in this classroom.
Why should I care about joining the WestShore Advisory Council? My kids are older now so I don’t need to be so involved with their school anymore and certainly not the PAC or I’m an adult student so I don’t think my input is necessary. Sound like something you’ve thought? I hope to help you understand the value of the PAC that you may not have realized. Each school PAC receives Gaming funds from the government. The funding is a significant amount and is about $20/student based on enrollment from the past year. This funding is used directly for students on items such as field trips, team building exercises, gym equipment, graduation ceremonies, other school-wide events and scholarships.
If the school does not have a PAC, these funds will not be issued to support a school. Gaming rules state that the funds cannot be administered by the School Administration or Staff, only by parents of students or in the case of WestShore, it also includes adult students. Therefore, without a PAC, Gaming will not provide funding or at least the funding cannot be spent without valid signatories and would then have to be given back. The meetings are 1 hour every month (10 meetings per year), contact the Langford Campus to find out when/where the next meeting is. So why should you care about joining PAC? Because the students need you, even if they don’t realize it! Thank you! WestShore Advisory Council.
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Grades 8 -12 On-line Grades 8 - 10 Paper Based Courses
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Fast Forward to GraduationDid you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.
First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.
Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.
Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday - Thursday,
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.
On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.
WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.
Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.
Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.
The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs.
Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent
Cost: $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition
Instructor: Angela Kemna
Date: Jan 19 - Apr 12 May 3-July 26
Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours.• Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical Keyboarding
Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)
Date: Jan 25 - Apr 6
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $950
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building and technology.building and technology.
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First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be
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organizations and Elders.
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Day & Evening Classroom Academic Schedule
Mathematics
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thurs 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am
Sciences
Science 10 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Science & Technology Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Chemistry 11 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Physics 11 Tutorial Mon 4 - 6 pm
Physics 12 Tutorial Mon 4 - 6 pm
English
English 12 Mon/Wed 8:45 - 11:30 am
Social Studies
History 12 (School age only) Mon/Tu/Thur 12:15 - 2:30 pm
Electives
First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Wed 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Carpentry 12 (and Joinery 12) Wed 8:45 - 2:30 pm
Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 - 8:00 Spencer
ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!SEMESTER 2 SESSION February 1 - June 29, 2016
Bookkeeping FoundationsExplore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.
Instructor: Dermott Crofton
Fee: $450
Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation
Date: Feb 20 - Apr 23 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sage 50 - Level 1Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.
Instructor: Dermott Crofton
Fee: $250
Texts: $50 - Sage 50 - Level 1
Date: Apr 30 - May 28
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Foodsafe Basic FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.
Instructor: Marlee Loiselle
Cost: $81
Location: Langford Campus
Dates: Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Let's Paint A Monarch Butterfly With Acrylic PaintsWe'll practice detail basecoating & sanding techniques, create depth for shading, drybrushing & liner practice. 5" x 7" canvas.
Feb. 1 & 3 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Black-Capped Chickadee With Oil PaintsPainting this little chickadee will teach you feather painting techniques, liner work and shading. 5" x 7" canvas.
Feb. 22, 24 & 29 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Red Cardinal On A Branch With Acrylic PaintsWet blending, glazing & layering colours using gel retarder to create the feathers & details. 5" x 7" canvas.
April 4 & 6 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint Koi Fish With Oil PaintsPaint a 'Kitusui' Koi (scaleless, cream & orange colour accents) swimming by rocks. Basecoating, shading & highlighting techniques, and glazing. 8" x 10" canvas.
April 18 & 20 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Variety Of Trees With Oil PaintsA variety of painting techniques while you learn to paint evergreens, foliage (tree tops & shrubs), trunks & branches. No canvas, practicing on transparencies.
April 25 & 27 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Landscape Using Acrylic Painting TechniquesWet Blending, stippling, basecoating, shading & highlighting . See how using gel retarder can aid in painting your oceanside forest landscape with a waterfall. 11" x 14" canvas.
May 11, 16 & 18 (Wed, Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Landscape With Oil PaintsLearn to paint skies, clouds, distant trees & shoreline, water & reflections & a rocky cliff with a waterfall using wet on wet blending techniques, colour mixing & brush techniques to create depth & perspective. 11" x 14" canvas.
May 23, 25 & 30 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)
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Our View
If the District of Sooke really wants to move forward on town centre development, the biggest leap will come from building a new library.
The district, Vancouver Island Regional Library board and the Capital Regional District have all agreed Sooke’s current library is past its best before date.
Yet, any move to a physical building is moving at a glacial pace.
Last summer the district asked for a request for proposal and had six replies. None met the criteria. (Although one developer said, he
met all the criteria except proper zoning; that problem has since been rectified).
The CRD approved up to $6 million in funding last October, but VIRL can’t seem to get dust off the project’s plan and take it to the next level.
Municipal and library officials say everyone needs to be onside. Fair enough, but they also need to be rowing in the same direction, too.
The back and forth discussions on the library project has been going on for years. This Saturday, VIRL board will discuss the library again,
but there appears little, if any, hope of it getting out of the bureaucratic quagmire.
Now as the district is headstrong in developing the town centre, with the completion of the roundabout, it is time to get this project off the ground.
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that libraries have helped revitalize struggling or depressed communities.
Like a major department store in a mall, libraries attract large numbers of people, creating economic opportunities for a myriad
of businesses and organizations in the surrounding area. Large cities, medium-sized ones and even small towns have successfully transformed their libraries into the hubs of vibrant neighborhoods.
In the words of Robert Putnam, “People may go to the library looking mainly for information, but they find each other there.”
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Page needs to be opened on library projectWE SAY: New library holds the key to town centre development.
Publisher Rod Sluggett
Editor Kevin LairdOpinion
We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, but at the end of the day Sooke will have a new library.
It opens up more possibilities for the future, and in order to tackle bigger issues like climate change, we need to provide the infrastructure for that.
There is a strong running community in Sooke, but it’s kind of scattered.
Acting mayor Kerrie Reay– Page A1
Nick Gakena, EMCS student– Page A5
Mark Ziegler, Sooke runner– Page 21
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••2016 brings opportunities for new ways of learning
Mike BernierGuest Comment
Last fall, B.C. students and teachers continued to prepare for success in a changing world as classrooms began phasing in new curriculum that will make B.C.’s world-leading education system even better.
The new curriculum still focuses on the basics – reading, writing and arithmetic. But those are being taught in a way that students also learn the collaboration, critical thinking and communications skills they need to succeed in our changing world.
Teachers, students and parents all benefit when learning becomes more flexible. If your child is passionate about space travel, starting a business or producing videos, teachers can tap into that passion and help students build their learning around it.
Our education system is already recognized as one of the top three internationally. Why do we need to change? In part, because technology is transforming the way we live and it’s changing the way kids learn. With information at the press of a button, the education system that worked for us years ago is not as effective as it used to be for today’s young learners.
With labour stability in the classroom, parents expect us to focus on making sure their children have the skills they need to thrive in college, university and the workplace. We continue to work with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and other educational partners to phase in new curriculum and support teachers.
What changes can you expect
to see? For one, students are increasingly learning by doing, with more opportunities for hands-on experience. There is also new content, such as Aboriginal perspectives weaved throughout all grade levels and updated standards in math and sciences.
I’ve toured many schools throughout the province and it’s encouraging to see innovative teachers and students already benefiting from the new curriculum.
In September 2016, K-9 curriculum will move beyond this year’s introduction and be implemented in all B.C. school districts. Also, next September the new grades 10-to-12 curriculum will be available for teachers to use on an optional basis.
In September 2017, the full K-12 curriculum will be in place.
We all have a role to play – parents, teachers, and education partners. The work we do today will have a lasting effect for decades. Imagine what today’s students could be doing five, 10, 20 years from now.
The curriculum is changing so young people get the best education possible, so they in turn can help support growing communities.
B.C.’s continued strong, economic growth and fiscal discipline means that we can return dividends that make a real difference for B.C. students and parents.
•••Mike Bernier is B.C.’s minister of
education.
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WE ASKED YOU: What makes Sooke unique?
The friendliness. Whenever I go or shop here, people are willing to go above and beyond to help, which doesn’t happen anywhere else.
Jo PeacockSooke
Everything I need is within walking distance, so I like how the town itself is laid out.
Steven MacDougallSooke
I like that It’s rural, yet it still feels like a bigger town. Kind of like getting the best of both worlds.
James BentleySooke
It’s a small, happy community with lots to do and a lot of diversity.
Alethea ChauvinSooke
EDITOR’S NOTE: Would you like to be considered for We Asked You? If so, contact reporter Octavian Lacatusu by email at [email protected] or phone 250-642-5752.
Letters policyLetters should not exceed 300 words in length. All letters must include a full name, community of residence and a phone number, although the number will not be published. Email submissions to [email protected].
Readers’ lettersSooksquatch idea not so far-fetched
Re: It is time to cash in on Sooksquatch Conspiracy (Opinion, Jan. 6)
Had to smile at Rick Stiebel’s opinion piece about faking a Sasquatch, because it has already been done.
Heck even an expert declared the footprint to be real.
Not sure where the plaster cast of the footprint is today, nor where the hand-carved wooden feet are that made the imprint. The Sooksquatch T-shirts long ago sold out, a few stickers remain in private collections and the costumes of Mr. and Mrs. Sooksquatch are still at the museum.
Lee BoykoSooke
PR will improve political system
Re: Reform of electoral process requires dialogue (Opinion, Jan. 6)
While voters are confused about how the different electoral systems work, they have made it abundantly clear they want all parties fairly represented in our parliaments.
Proportional representation, also known as PR, is the only electoral system that addresses this issue, and that is why it is used in virtually all democratic societies in the so-called free world.
Another very important reason to use a proportional system is that it encourages the development of more parties, opening the doors for more people to get involved with the political process.
To make sure the majority of the MPs are elected in the geographic regions where they live, larger electoral districts will be created to include several federal ridings.
The process of nominating Candidates does not change,
but there are many ways of ranking the candidates on the so-called party list, the list of candidates representing the different parties in an election.
Using a proportional ballot, voters mark the ballot to indicate the party of choice to establish how many seats it will get in the legislature, while on the same ballot they vote for and rank the candidates.
That makes it about as simple, honest, and fair as it can possibly get.
Mixed member proportional, also known as MMP, and Trudeau’s preferential, ‘instant run-off’ models are both monumental disasters.
Andy ThomsenPeachland
Committee looks to help any refugee family
The Team Sooke/Juan de Fuca Refugee Sponsorship Committee thanks you for the story in your Jan. 6 edition (JdF electoral area pitches in for Syrian family sponsorship).
While we were inspired by the situation in Syria, we realize
that Syria is not the only source of refugees.
Around the world, there are roughly 15 million refugees from countries as widespread as Iraq, Yemen, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. As well, almost 40 million people have been forcibly displaced within their own countries due to violence.
So, our committee is working to support a refugee family from any part of the world for one year.
The family will become contributing members of our welcoming community and will be fully screened and approved before arrival.
We’d like to think that they will exchange their current worries, such as bombs and starvation, for the occasional wandering bear or power outage.
For information on how to help, people can go online yo teamsookejuandefuca.ca or call Sid Jorna at 250-642-2767.
Sid JornaChair, Team Sooke/Juan de Fuca Refugee Sponsorship
Committee
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SEA ORGANIC CORNERWESTERN
FOODS
Treats from the
SEA
WESTERNFOODS
Sour Soothers..........89¢/100g /100g
Licorice
Allsorts .79¢/100g /100g
Sooke DeliverySooke DeliverySooke DeliveryWe offer a shopping service in Sooke for shut-ins
Call Thursdays between 9am and 12pm at 250-642-6525
Sultana
Raisins ...............................79¢ Whole
Almonds ...........................269
Dempster'sCanadian Rye
Bread680g ...........................279
Idaho
Sweet JumboOnions
69¢
Washington
BraeburnApples
2/600
Imported
Cantaloupe
139B.C. Grown
RedCabbage
79¢
California
Raspberries
2/800
AAA Beef
TenderizedSteak12.10/kg ...........................549
Maple Leaf
ChickenCordons340g All Varieties ....................599
Schneider's
Wieners
375-450g ............................499
California Large
Navel Oranges 1.52/kg
109
ea
189
AAA Beef
Cross RibRoast9.90/kg ..............................449
Fresh
Pork ButtSteak6.59/kg ...................................299
Fresh
Trout3lbs
AAA Beef
Cross RibSteak11.00/kg ...........................499
Fresh
GroundPork7.69/kg ................................349
Fresh
Pork ButtRoast 5.93/kg
269
4/500
179
B.C. Grown
RedPotatoes
49¢
69¢
Welch's
Prune Nectar
1.36L ..........................449
Gold Seal
Sardines
125g 3 Varieties ........99¢
Purina
Dog Chow
8kg ........................1899
Northland
Firelogs
2 hour .........................299
Kraft
Dinner Cups
58g All Varieties .....4/500
General Mills
CheeriosCereal525g ...........................499
Pepperidge Farms
Gold� shCrackers180-200g All Varieties 229
Uncle Luke's
Maple Syrup
375 mL .......................599
Lumberjack
SourdoughBread680g ..........................229
SpongetowelsEcono Big Roll
Paper Towels 6's .............................649
San DomenicoExtra Virgin
Olive Oil1L ................................649
Bounce
Fabric Softener Sheets70-80's All Varieties ......399
Mr. Noodles
Noodle CupsAll Varieties
64g .........................89¢
Red Bull
EnergyDrinks250 mL ..................
2/400
ea
/lb
/lb
Cauli� ower
.....................................
2/800BoscPears2.26/kg ....................................119
DempstersOriginal
Bagels6's ...............................269
/lb
ea
2/900
/lb /lb
Fresh
Clams
2/400
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BULKFOODS
California
/lb
BBQ
SalmonTips
3.06/kg1.52/kg
/100g
Washington
Italian
Green Kiwi Fruit
2/400
Purex Double Roll
BathroomTissue12's ............................649
Organic
Onions
2/600
/lb
/100g
Organic
Gala Apples3lbs
1lb 1.08/kg
ea
Bick's
PickledBeets750 mL ........................269
Schneider's
Bacon
375g ....................................599
1.74/kg
All Varieties
PepsiCola
3/5002L
2kg
eaRegular or All Beef
ea
SunRypePure or Blended
Juice
2/5001.36L
All Varieties
Silver Hills
16 GrainBread615g ..........................329
/lb
SunRype Pure Blue Label
Apple Juice 5x200 mL
Ocean's
Wild PinkSalmon
129
1.36L
Red OvalStoned Wheat Thins
Crackers300g ..........................269
ea
Tostitos
Tortilla Chipsor Salsa
2/600Various Weights
All VarietiesVarious WeightsVarious Weights
Fry's
Cocoa
454g ..........................699ea
/lb
89¢
Campbell's Vegetable, Tomato,Mushroom or Chicken Noodle
Soups
326g
ea
Campbell's
ClassicSoups
2/400
Campbell'sCampbell's
ClassicSoups
Unico
VegetableOil
4793L
Vegetable
3L3L
Maxwell House
RoastedCoffee
629
ea+dep
/lb
Kraft
PeanutButter
6491kg
All Varieties
ea
ea
ea
Stagg
Chili ConCarne425g All Varieties .
2/500
RealemonJuice
945 mL ..................2/500
ea
99¢
7991.45kg
213g
Shake 'n Bake
CoatingMix
2/400
Shake 'n Bake
CoatingMixCoatingMixCoating
ea
Dad's
Cookies300g All Varieties
299
Dad's
Cookies300g All Varieties
ea
General Mills Jumbo
Honey NutCheerios
540 mLAll Varieties
Texana Long Grain White or Brown
Rice
449ea ea
ea
Unico
TomatoesAll Varieties
4/500796 mL
Whiskas Temptations
Cat FoodAll Varieties
85g .......................4/500
284 mL
ea
ea
ea ea
Prego
PastaSauce
239645 mL
All Varieties ea
ea
ea+dep
ea
6oz
284 mL
Campbell's Vegetable, Tomato,Mushroom or Chicken Noodle
Soups
284 mL284 mLea
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Wild Pink
113-192gAll Varieties
ea
+dep
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Regular or Thick Cut
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3lbs
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PRODUCEPRODUCEGROCERY SAVINGSGROCERY SAVINGSBUTCHER’S BLOCKBUTCHER’S BLOCK
WESTERNFOODS
WESTERNFOODS
WESTERNFOODS
SEA ORGANIC CORNERWESTERN
FOODS
Treats from the
SEA
WESTERNFOODS
Sour Soothers..........89¢/100g /100g
Licorice
Allsorts .79¢/100g /100g
Sooke DeliverySooke DeliverySooke DeliveryWe offer a shopping service in Sooke for shut-ins
Call Thursdays between 9am and 12pm at 250-642-6525
Sultana
Raisins ...............................79¢ Whole
Almonds ...........................269
Dempster'sCanadian Rye
Bread680g ...........................279
Idaho
Sweet JumboOnions
69¢
Washington
BraeburnApples
2/600
Imported
Cantaloupe
139B.C. Grown
RedCabbage
79¢
California
Raspberries
2/800
AAA Beef
TenderizedSteak12.10/kg ...........................549
Maple Leaf
ChickenCordons340g All Varieties ....................599
Schneider's
Wieners
375-450g ............................499
California Large
Navel Oranges 1.52/kg
109
ea
189
AAA Beef
Cross RibRoast9.90/kg ..............................449
Fresh
Pork ButtSteak6.59/kg ...................................299
Fresh
Trout3lbs
AAA Beef
Cross RibSteak11.00/kg ...........................499
Fresh
GroundPork7.69/kg ................................349
Fresh
Pork ButtRoast 5.93/kg
269
4/500
179
B.C. Grown
RedPotatoes
49¢
69¢
Welch's
Prune Nectar
1.36L ..........................449
Gold Seal
Sardines
125g 3 Varieties ........99¢
Purina
Dog Chow
8kg ........................1899
Northland
Firelogs
2 hour .........................299
Kraft
Dinner Cups
58g All Varieties .....4/500
General Mills
CheeriosCereal525g ...........................499
Pepperidge Farms
Gold� shCrackers180-200g All Varieties 229
Uncle Luke's
Maple Syrup
375 mL .......................599
Lumberjack
SourdoughBread680g ..........................229
SpongetowelsEcono Big Roll
Paper Towels 6's .............................649
San DomenicoExtra Virgin
Olive Oil1L ................................649
Bounce
Fabric Softener Sheets70-80's All Varieties ......399
Mr. Noodles
Noodle CupsAll Varieties
64g .........................89¢
Red Bull
EnergyDrinks250 mL ..................
2/400
ea
/lb
/lb
Cauli� ower
.....................................
2/800BoscPears2.26/kg ....................................119
DempstersOriginal
Bagels6's ...............................269
/lb
ea
2/900
/lb /lb
Fresh
Clams
2/400
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California
/lb
BBQ
SalmonTips
3.06/kg1.52/kg
/100g
Washington
Italian
Green Kiwi Fruit
2/400
Purex Double Roll
BathroomTissue12's ............................649
Organic
Onions
2/600
/lb
/100g
Organic
Gala Apples3lbs
1lb 1.08/kg
ea
Bick's
PickledBeets750 mL ........................269
Schneider's
Bacon
375g ....................................599
1.74/kg
All Varieties
PepsiCola
3/5002L
2kg
eaRegular or All Beef
ea
SunRypePure or Blended
Juice
2/5001.36L
All Varieties
Silver Hills
16 GrainBread615g ..........................329
/lb
SunRype Pure Blue Label
Apple Juice 5x200 mL
Ocean's
Wild PinkSalmon
129
1.36L
Red OvalStoned Wheat Thins
Crackers300g ..........................269
ea
Tostitos
Tortilla Chipsor Salsa
2/600Various Weights
All VarietiesVarious WeightsVarious Weights
Fry's
Cocoa
454g ..........................699ea
/lb
89¢
Campbell's Vegetable, Tomato,Mushroom or Chicken Noodle
Soups
326g
ea
Campbell's
ClassicSoups
2/400
Campbell'sCampbell's
ClassicSoups
Unico
VegetableOil
4793L
Vegetable
3L3L
Maxwell House
RoastedCoffee
629
ea+dep
/lb
Kraft
PeanutButter
6491kg
All Varieties
ea
ea
ea
Stagg
Chili ConCarne425g All Varieties .
2/500
RealemonJuice
945 mL ..................2/500
ea
99¢
7991.45kg
213g
Shake 'n Bake
CoatingMix
2/400
Shake 'n Bake
CoatingMixCoatingMixCoating
ea
Dad's
Cookies300g All Varieties
299
Dad's
Cookies300g All Varieties
ea
General Mills Jumbo
Honey NutCheerios
540 mLAll Varieties
Texana Long Grain White or Brown
Rice
449ea ea
ea
Unico
TomatoesAll Varieties
4/500796 mL
Whiskas Temptations
Cat FoodAll Varieties
85g .......................4/500
284 mL
ea
ea
ea ea
Prego
PastaSauce
239645 mL
All Varieties ea
ea
ea+dep
ea
6oz
284 mL
Campbell's Vegetable, Tomato,Mushroom or Chicken Noodle
Soups
284 mL284 mLea
ea+dep
ea
+dep +dep
Wild Pink
113-192gAll Varieties
ea
+dep
ea
ea ea
ea
Regular or Thick Cut
/100g
/lb
All Varieties
3lbs
All Varieties
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Simply 7QuinoaChips99g .................
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80g ..................
2/500
Celestial SeasoningsHerbalTea20's ....................
2/500
Vortex Glacial Alkaline
Water
1.25L ..................
2/300
Blue Diamond FreshAlmondBreeze1.89L All Varieties ......399
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Blue Monkey No PulpCoconutWater520 mL .............
4/500
FROZENFROZENWESTERN
FOODS
Quality and Convenience
DaiyaCream Cheese StyleSpreads227g All Varieties .......329EchocleanFabric SoftenerSheets40's ...................
2/500
ORGANICWESTERN
FOODS
Quality and Convenience
Santa Cruz Organic
Apple Juice2.84L ........................................................................799
Island Bakery
Organic Bread680g All Varieties ..............................................
2/500
ea
Wholesome Organic
Blue Agave Sweetener900 mL ............................................................1299
Guayaki Yerba Mate
Energy Drinks473 mL All Varieties ..........................................
2/300
GLUTEN FREEOPTIONS
NATURALFROZEN
ea
Little Duck Organic
Dried Fruit Snacks21g All Varieties .........................................................369
Alexia
OnionRings
340g ...........299
Amy's Frozen
DinnerBowlsAll Varieties
227-283g ..449
ea
WESTERNFOODS
ea
ea
San RemoSea Salt1kg 2 Varieties ............109
Barb's BakeryCheese PuffsAll Varieties155-198g
w/Electrolytes
All Varieties
ea
WOW!All Varieties155-198g
Imperial Soft
Margarine
454g .........................239
Kraft
CheezWhiz450g .........................549
Island GoldLarge Brown Free Run
EggsDozen ...........................469
Island Farms
Buttermilk
1L ..............................199Valley Farms
FrenchFries1kg ............................179Cheemo
Perogies
All Varieties907g .........................229
Island FarmsClassic
Ice Cream1.65L All Varieties .......399
Bassili 454g
Spaghetti orLasagnain Sauce ..............
2/500
ea
ea
ea
Dr. OetkerRistoranteUltra Thin Crust
PizzasAll Varieties334-360g
ea
Island Farms
LightCream1L
449
All Varieties
Udi'sGluten FreeBagels
397-400g .....................499
ea
ea
ea
ea
eaAll Varieties
ea
ea
249ea
ea
ea
2/500+dep
ea
ea+dep99¢
ea+dep
+dep
Van'sGluten FreeWaf� esAll Varieties
255-269g .....................299
+dep
EverlandOrganic
CoconutWater350 mL
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Elida PeersContributed
While we all know our world famous inn, Sooke Harbour House, so beautifully developed and operated by Frederique and Sinclair Philip, it also had a long history before their time.
It was Antony Kohout who acquired the land in the early 1920s and set up what he called Sooke Harbour Camp, a series of little cottages along the roadway with a teahouse closer to the water.
Kohout was from Czechoslovakia (or Austria), a man with initiative, and by 1929 he was able to build Sooke Harbour House on the site that you see today. The photograph shows how the place looked for many years, with four rooms,
shared baths upstairs, and dining room and kitchen on the main floor.
Though it was in the Depression years, Kohout managed to keep the place going. One of the young girls working there recalled: “I worked for Kohout for two weeks when I was 15. The pay was 25 cents an hour and one of my jobs was plucking two chickens each day.”
In 1946 the place was bought by Jules and Marie Lavertu. A French-speaking couple who were living in Saskatchewan, they fell in love with Sooke and never went back. Marie brought her French charm and her lemon merengue pie to Sooke while Jules excelled with his pea soup.
The family made their home on the lower floor, where
the eight children learned early about doing chores to help the household and the business. The Lavertus had a large garden and kept cattle, chickens and pigs. The business blossomed and a number of local women found employment there; this was the period when the restaurant’s reputation became well known in Victoria and internationally – it was the “IN” place to go.
In 1961, the business was purchased by the Donaldsons of Lethbridge and later in the ’60s it was run by a well-known Dutch couple, Leo and Susan Teygeman.
Bought by Howard and Margaret Traxler in 1968, it wasn’t long before it went to the Dhillons, who featured East Indian cuisine and arranged dinners by
appointment. In 1979 it was
Sinclair and Frederique Philip who fell in love with the place. Sinclair brought a love of the marine environment and an analytical mind
to the enterprise, and when added to Frederique’s French charm, sense of style and creative nature it was a combination that pretty literally set the restaurant world alight.
The 28 suite Sooke Harbour House of today is known around the world, a blend of haute cuisine, elegant art and style, and also of homey, welcoming comfort,
and community culture. Memories of a fascinating inn and of fascinating people!
•••Elida Peers is the his-
torian of Sooke Region Museum.
The early days at Sooke Harbour HouseSooke History
The original Sooke Harbour House. Antony Kohout acquired the land in the early 1920s and set up what he called Sooke Harbour Camp, a series of little cottages along the roadway with a teahouse closer to the water.
Sooke Region Museum
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Grow a Native Plant Garden.
Residents of the Capital Region are invited to participate in a FREE workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants. Instruction on native plant identification, their benefits and how to use them will be included. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will be provided and participants will be given a tour of a native plant garden. These informative workshops will be held at Swan Lake Nature House, located at 3873 Swan Lake Road in Victoria.
Each workshop is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. Call 250.479.0211 to reserve your spot today.
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2016 Workshop Dates:
Saturday, January 309:30 am to 12:30 pmSaturday, February 139:30 am to 12:30 pmSunday, February 2112:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 129:30 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, March 30 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWednesday, April 209:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Where in the World ...
International exchange students Hannah Vollmuth, left, and Riho Teshima know all about travelling. So when they visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona over the Christmas break with their host family they couldn’t resist taking the News Mirror with them. If you’re planning a vacation make sure to take us along, too. It’s quick and easy: take a picture of your group holding a copy of the Sooke News Mirror, send it to us and we’ll publish it. Send photos to [email protected].
The Capital Regional District is holding open houses this week on its draft regional trails management plan.
The plan guides decision-making, priority setting and budget planning for the next 10 years for the Galloping Goose, Lochside and E&N Rail Trail-Humpback Connector, and for future regional trails.
Open houses are Thursday (Jan. 14) from 4 to 7 p.m. at West Shore Parks and Recreation – Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre – 1767 Island Hwy, in Colwood, and Saturday (Jan. 16) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr., in Saanich
The draft regional trails management plan and a related comment form are available online at crd.bc.ca. Comments will be received until Jan. 31.
CRD seeks public input on trail plan The Sooke News Mirror
is always on the lookout for newsworthy events that tell our community’s story.
If you have something for the news, sports, arts or community sections, we’d love to hear from you. Give our editor, Kevin Laird, a call at 250-642-5752 or email [email protected].
Readers are also encouraged to comment on stories that they see online or in our newspaper through letters to the editor. Send letters to [email protected].
Tell us about your event
The Vancouver Island Regional Library is offering two new programs beginning in January.
Paws 4 Stories: Free Reading Support for Kids helps children read with the help of local therapy dog, Timba.
Through the St. John Ambulance Paws 4 Stories program, the library offers free, 15-minute readings sessions.
German-speaking caregivers are invited to join Sooke’s Playgroup Kinderspielgruppe
on Saturdays between 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sooke Library Branch. German songs, rhymes and reading short stories will be shared.
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 250-642-3022.
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Capital Regional District Notice to ElectorsWithin the Capital Regional DistrictAlternative Approval Process for CRD Bylaw 4042 - Authorizing the disposal of a portion of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park ReserveNotice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 4042, “Capital Regional District Disposition of Part of Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Bylaw No. 1, 2015.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 4042 is to authorize the sale or exchange of a 902m2 (0.09 hectare) parcel in the Sooke Hills Regional Park Reserve, more particularly described as that portion of Lot 21, District Lot 8, Block 453 and Block 352, Malahat District, Plan VIP84067. The intention is to exchange this parcel of land for a similarly sized and nearby parcel owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This parcel will become dedicated road. This exchange is critical to complete the necessary land transactions to ensure that construction of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is completed in 2017.Take further notice that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 4042 unless at least 28,055 electors within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 4042.The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the CRD on request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which the alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies within the regional parks service area, which is comprised of all the municipalities and electoral areas in the Capital Regional District, as follows: Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Oak Bay, Metchosin, North Saanich, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria, View Royal; and Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas.The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 4042, to the CRD is 4:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016. Forms must be received by the deadline to be counted.The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the service area is 280,551 and that 10% of that number or 28,055 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 4042 without the assent of the electors by referendum.Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 4042 may be obtained from Stephen Henderson, Manager, Real Estate, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, 250.360.3136, [email protected], during regular office hours Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016.Qualifications for Resident and Non-Resident Property ElectorsResident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months and in the Capital Regional District for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response form.Non-Resident Property Elector: You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the Capital Regional District for 30 days and do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector response form.To obtain an elector response form, or for questions about the elector approval process, please contact CRD Legislative and Information Services, PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6 or by telephone at 250.360.3642 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from:www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-votingElector response forms may also be obtained at the CRD offices listed below. A copy of Bylaw No. 4042 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (unless specified otherwise below), Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016 at the following locations:• public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria• Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich• Juan de Fuca Local Area Services office, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke• Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria• SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island• Building Inspection, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island (8:30 am-noon)• on the CRD website:
for Bylaw No. 4042: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/bylaws/bylawssubjecttoreferendumoralternativeapprovalprocess for this Notice: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting
Given under my hand at Victoria, BC this 9th day of December, 2015Sonia SantarossaCorporate Officer
This schedule is subject to change.Please call 250-642-1634 to con� rm meetings.Council meeting agendas may be viewed
at www.sooke.ca
2205 Otter Point Road, SookePhone: 250-642-1634
Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected]
website: www.sooke.ca
UpcomingPublic Meetings
Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, January 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm
For further information, please contact the District of Sooke at 250-642-1634 or visit www.sooke.ca
Business Licence Renewals A reminder to all Business owners that your current
Business Licence will expire on December 31st, 2015.Business Licences must be renewed by January 31st,
2016 by remitting the appropriate payment to theDistrict of Sooke of� ce.
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Grades 8 & 9
Mathematics ScienceSocial StudiesEnglish
Grades 10, 11, & 12AP French Language 12Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11*Art Foundations 11 & 12Biology 11 & 12Calculus 12Chemistry 11 & 12Communications 11 & 12Creative Writing 12English 10, 11 & 12Family Studies 12First Nations Studies 12Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10Foundations of Math 11 & 12Graduation TransitionsOrchestra 10*PACE Musical Theatre 10-12Physical Education 10, 11 & 12Physics 11/12 (Paper based)Planning 10 & 12Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12Science 10Science & Technology 11Social Justice 12Social Studies 10 & 11*St udio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12Work Experience 12A & 12B* Some courses require attendance once a week.
Grades 8 -12 On-line Grades 8 - 10 Paper Based Courses
101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com
How to Apply for the Medical Office AssistantVisit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.
* Some courses require attendance once a week.
101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com
Fast Forward to GraduationDid you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.
First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.
Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.
Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday - Thursday,
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.
On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.
WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.
Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.
Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.
The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs.
Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent
Cost: $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition
Instructor: Angela Kemna
Date: Jan 19 - Apr 12 May 3-July 26
Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours.• Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical Keyboarding
Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)
Date: Jan 25 - Apr 6
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $950
Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic
For information call 250-391-9002
involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.
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building and technology.building and technology.
Did you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.
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students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be
organizations and Elders.
Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12
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to foster excellent foundational to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.building and technology.
The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational
Day & Evening Classroom Academic Schedule
Mathematics
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thurs 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am
Sciences
Science 10 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Science & Technology Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Chemistry 11 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Physics 11 Tutorial Mon 4 - 6 pm
Physics 12 Tutorial Mon 4 - 6 pm
English
English 12 Mon/Wed 8:45 - 11:30 am
Social Studies
History 12 (School age only) Mon/Tu/Thur 12:15 - 2:30 pm
Electives
First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Wed 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am
Carpentry 12 (and Joinery 12) Wed 8:45 - 2:30 pm
Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 - 8:00 Spencer
ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!SEMESTER 2 SESSION February 1 - June 29, 2016
Bookkeeping FoundationsExplore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.
Instructor: Dermott Crofton
Fee: $450
Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation
Date: Feb 20 - Apr 23 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sage 50 - Level 1Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.
Instructor: Dermott Crofton
Fee: $250
Texts: $50 - Sage 50 - Level 1
Date: Apr 30 - May 28
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Foodsafe Basic FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.
Instructor: Marlee Loiselle
Cost: $81
Location: Langford Campus
Dates: Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Let's Paint A Monarch Butterfly With Acrylic PaintsWe'll practice detail basecoating & sanding techniques, create depth for shading, drybrushing & liner practice. 5" x 7" canvas.
Feb. 1 & 3 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Black-Capped Chickadee With Oil PaintsPainting this little chickadee will teach you feather painting techniques, liner work and shading. 5" x 7" canvas.
Feb. 22, 24 & 29 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Red Cardinal On A Branch With Acrylic PaintsWet blending, glazing & layering colours using gel retarder to create the feathers & details. 5" x 7" canvas.
April 4 & 6 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint Koi Fish With Oil PaintsPaint a 'Kitusui' Koi (scaleless, cream & orange colour accents) swimming by rocks. Basecoating, shading & highlighting techniques, and glazing. 8" x 10" canvas.
April 18 & 20 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Variety Of Trees With Oil PaintsA variety of painting techniques while you learn to paint evergreens, foliage (tree tops & shrubs), trunks & branches. No canvas, practicing on transparencies.
April 25 & 27 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Landscape Using Acrylic Painting TechniquesWet Blending, stippling, basecoating, shading & highlighting . See how using gel retarder can aid in painting your oceanside forest landscape with a waterfall. 11" x 14" canvas.
May 11, 16 & 18 (Wed, Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)
Let's Paint A Landscape With Oil PaintsLearn to paint skies, clouds, distant trees & shoreline, water & reflections & a rocky cliff with a waterfall using wet on wet blending techniques, colour mixing & brush techniques to create depth & perspective. 11" x 14" canvas.
May 23, 25 & 30 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)
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ROADMASTERSTraffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $250
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmJan 16 & 17Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15June 11 & 12July 16 & 17
Air Brake Instructor CourseICBC Licensed & BondedA 40 Hour course to learn the principles required to become licensed as an Air Brake Instructor.
Our "hands-on" approach will offer instruction in assembling and instructing using a fully operational demonstration brake component board and hands- on foundation brake complete with interchangeable parts to assist in simulating a variety of Airbrake system scenarios.
Learn about instructional techniques and lesson planning and put these skills to work as you design and present a lesson utilizing these skills.
Each participant will receive the latest BC Air Brake Manual plus updated information, manufacturers' schematics, and Provincial and Federal regulations.
Instructor Terry Fiorin has been providing Air Brake training since 1990Monday-Friday March 14-18, 2016, 9:00 - 5:30 pm
WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.
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SchoolsLangford Campus 101- 814 Goldstream Avenue
Colwood Campus 2139 Sooke Road
WestShore MetchosinTechnical Centre 4495 Happy Valley Road
WestShore SookeLearning Centre 2145 Townsend Road
WestShore Pacheedaht Adult Learning CentrePort Renfrew6633 Deering Road
WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke Rd.
Developed by the Canadian Safety Council. This program can help update and refresh driving skills to build confidence allowing the older driver to maintain their driver's license longer while driving safety. • effects of aging on driving skills • basic rules of the road • preventing collisions
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $95 per person
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 12:00 pmMar 19 & 20
55 Alive - Mature Driving Course
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• European Skin Care and Eco Spa• Feel Good Yoga• Floyd's Diner• Goldstream Bicycles• IMAX
• Lighthouse Cake Company• Malahat Chalet and Moon Water Lodge• Milestones• Munro's Books
• Ooh La La Bakery• Origins Bakery• Romeo’s Pizza• Rona• Saunders Subaru
• SuperStore• Western Speedway• WestShore Chamber of Commerce• VI Fitness• YM/YWCA
Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $200
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus
Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmJan 9 Feb 13Mar 5 Apr 2May 7 June 4July 9
Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s licenseto class.
Fee: $225
Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pmJan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13 Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15 June 11 & 12July 16 & 17
Upcoming EventsSemester 2 - February 1
WestShore Advisory Council Meeting:Second Tuesday of the month
Spring Break March 14 – 29
Spring PACE Show
Why I go to WestShore?
The reason I go to WestShore is because I never felt a sense of belonging at other schools, I felt surrounded by a large group of people where no one knows my name. During the first week I knew I would be graduating this time around especially when I saw how much passion the teacher had for teaching.
I found a teacher that understands my learning style, understands who I am and actually cares about my future and my feelings. All the staff here have a real smile on their face when their kids do well. I’m not just a student to my teachers and staff, I am a brain with a future.
My goal is to grad and get into college for carpentry and try to have a great future. WestShore is definitely helping me get to my goal. It was my choice to transfer here and my choice to show up every day.
Within a week of being in the class I felt happy, and motivated. I actually wanted to graduate. And here I am. I’m in school and I’m going to graduate, because I have people to support me and I’m so happy I didn’t drop out. I have an even bigger family than normal in this classroom.
Why should I care about joining the WestShore Advisory Council? My kids are older now so I don’t need to be so involved with their school anymore and certainly not the PAC or I’m an adult student so I don’t think my input is necessary. Sound like something you’ve thought? I hope to help you understand the value of the PAC that you may not have realized. Each school PAC receives Gaming funds from the government. The funding is a significant amount and is about $20/student based on enrollment from the past year. This funding is used directly for students on items such as field trips, team building exercises, gym equipment, graduation ceremonies, other school-wide events and scholarships.
If the school does not have a PAC, these funds will not be issued to support a school. Gaming rules state that the funds cannot be administered by the School Administration or Staff, only by parents of students or in the case of WestShore, it also includes adult students. Therefore, without a PAC, Gaming will not provide funding or at least the funding cannot be spent without valid signatories and would then have to be given back. The meetings are 1 hour every month (10 meetings per year), contact the Langford Campus to find out when/where the next meeting is. So why should you care about joining PAC? Because the students need you, even if they don’t realize it! Thank you! WestShore Advisory Council.
We Want YOU! WestShore Advisory Council
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John AtterburyFebruary 1932 - January 2016
John Rupert Atterbury, (83), passed away on Friday, January 8th, 2016 in Victoria, B.C. He was born on February 29, 1932 in Derby, England. John married Pauline McKinnon in1957 and they had five children together. Pauline passed away in 1995. John was remarried to Rhona Page in 1998. A long-time resident of Sooke, B.C. John was an employee of Goodridge, Sooke and Lamford Forest Products and Can West Mall. An active person in his community, he was a member of the I.W.A., Sooke Lions Club, and also played, coached, and refereed soccer. He was a kind hearted loving person with a wonderful sense of humour who was much loved by family and friends. John will be greatly missed by his wife Rhona; his brother Michael (Judy); daughters Tracy (Andy), Kelly (Brendan), Kerrie (Ken), Liana and step-daughter Jessica; son John (Moira) and step-son Adam; grandchildren Ashley, Joseph, Kassie (Jacob) and Alex and great-grandson Tobias. He will also be dearly missed by his relatives and many friends including Bill, Oscar and Diana (Sis). A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Chapel (4725 Falaise Drive) on January 16, 2016 at 10:00am.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cops for Cancer – Canadian Cancer Society in memory of John.
Dawna Jeanne Bright (Scudamore) April 10, 1947 - December 17, 2015
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dawna Bright, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Survived by her Son Bill (Trinia), Daughter Nancy (Darren), Brothers David (Betty), Doug (Sylvia), Her greatest joys her Grandsons Eric, Ty and Darren, many other family and her wonderful friends. A celebration of Life will be held on January 23rd at the Sooke Legion branch #54 from 12-2:30.
The family would like to say Thank you to everyone who was there for Mom especially the angels that helped her.
Take notice that Landus Development Group Inc. of Vancouver, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), West Coast Region for a Tenure Type – Strata Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located at Lot B, Section 78, Sooke District Plan VIP89003 PID 028-633-075The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is Crown Land File 1414309.
Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Offi cer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: [email protected].
Comments will be received by FLNRO up to February 25, 2016. FLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s offi ce in Nanaimo.
Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply
for a Disposition of Crown Land
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Sec 78
Juan de Fuca Strait Application Area
Sooke District
Iron Mine Bay
Possession Point
Sooke Inlet
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Offi ce: 250-642-5598 • Cell: 250-361-8136
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Service & InstallationsTubs, Sinks, Taps, Vanity,Drains, Hot Water Tanks
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LORRAINE BROTHERSTON
Long time resident of the Highlands for 65 years, Lorraine Brotherston, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at the age of 82 on January 6th, 2016. Pre-deceased by her hus-band Ken Brotherston and survived by her lov-ing family. A private family gather-ing will be held at a later date.In lieu of fl owers, dona-tions can be made to the Alzheimers Society or the Victoria Humane So-ciety.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
SOOKE FOOD BANK SOCIETY
Annual AGM February 1, 2016
@1:00pm
Sooke Community Hall
INFORMATION
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Wheel ChairsWalkers
Bathroom HelpersMisc. Items”
Call 250-389-4607Need A Ride?250-389-4661
SENIORS ACTIVITY
Membership $15.00 Monday - Ayre Manor Resi-dents trips.Tuesday & Thursday - Lunch and Bingo Community Hall.Wednesday - Special trips ad-
vertised in Sooke Mirror. Friday - Lunch and shopping trips in Victoria, Call June, 250-642-2032.Last Sunday of the month - Dinner at different restaurants, Call June, 250-642-2032.
Pickup at home or community hall.
For further information, cal Kay, 250-642-4662
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
INFORMATION
SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.
SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, 1585 O’Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184.
SOOKE MEALS ON WHEELS
Are you retired? Like to Cook?
Looking for something to do two mornings a month?
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Volunteer Organization Can use your help.
Alma @ 250-642-2184 or May @ 250-642-4973
TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle De-pot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.
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ANYONE having any informa-tion on someone that went by the name Evergreen, or the person who placed an ad in the paper years ago looking for information on a baby girl born in the Burns Lake Hospi-tal in 1954 please contact this number 250-847-2842 or email [email protected].
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND DECEMBER 24, 2015 on Otter Point Rd near Farmer Rd, 3 Wheel Stroller in excellent condition .Info [email protected]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND
To the person/s who stole my custom made home ad-dress sign - (1’ 1/2” H x 2’ 1/2” W x 11/2” thick with green house numbers and green outline of a chicken) on Grant Road, could you please return it to the place you took it from. Thank you - I discovered it this morning the 28th of December.
If spotted please email: @[email protected]
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Dawna Jeanne Bright (Scudamore) April 10, 1947 - December 17, 2015
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dawna Bright, wife of the late Ross Bright, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Survived by her Son Bill (Trinia), Daughter Nancy (Darren), Brothers David (Betty), Doug (Sylvia), Her greatest joys her Grandsons Eric, Ty and Darren, many other family and her wonderful friends. A celebration of Life will be held on January 23rd at the Sooke Legion branch #54 from 12-2:30.
The family would like to say Thank you to everyone who was there for Mom especially the angels that helped her.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
General Labourer$16.56/hr.
Our Pre-Cast Concrete Manufacturing Operation In Metchosin Wants You!
Responsibilities may include; form preparation, steel rein-forcing preparation, concrete casting & fi nishing, use of hand tools, stripping product, patching product, form / equipment / facilities and tool maintenance.
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CLEANING SERVICES
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Kevin LairdSooke News Mirror
Nick Walker didn’t start running with a goal in mind.
He wanted to gain more fitness for soccer and have a little fun doing it.
At first, Walker pushed through the runs. But the more he ran, the more com-fortable he felt.
“Running isn’t easy. It never really gets easy – you just get better,” said Walker, who is also co-owner of Frontrunners, a chain of Island running stores, and considered one of the region’s top competitive runners.
Since those early running days more than 20 years ago, Walker, 32, has run competitively at local, pro-vincial, national and inter-national levels. Last fall, he won the GoodLife Victoria Marathon 8K road race and is a past winner of the Sooke River 10K.
On Jan. 21, Walker is the guest speaker at Sooke Trail and Road Runners’ Let’s Talk Running series at Edward Milne Commu-nity School, beginning at 7 p.m. His talk will centre on how running shaped his life, goal-setting and motivation. There will also be a Q&A.
Walker, who has run everything from a 3K race to ultramarathons (more than 50K), said Greater Victoria has the ideal running cli-mate and the region is a hot-bed for the sport in Canada.
He said springtime is one of the best times to begin a running program with many local races held including the ever-popular TC-10K in April and the Island Race Series.
“It’s really motivating when you go to these events because you see so many people that are just like you,” Walker said.
“With new runners I always say don’t worry about where you’re going just worry about each run as it comes.”
Sooke Trail and Road Run-ners, also known as STARR, is one of two running groups in Sooke.
The Jan. 21 seminar is designed to encourage run-ning in Sooke, said presi-dent Mark Ziegler.
“We’re not trying to recruit new members or anything. It’s just to let peo-ple know what’s going on locally, and get a boost in their running enthusiasm,” he said
“There is a strong running community in Sooke, but it’s kind of scattered.”
For both Ziegler and Walker, running provides different outlets, but they agree on one thing: running is about friendships and camaraderie.
“I’m not one to go out and run by myself,” Walker said. “I like to run with friends or running groups. They also become your support net-work.”
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Elite runner Nick Walker is guest speaker at STARR’s Let’s Talk Running series at Edward Milne Community School on Jan. 21.
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Twenty-six runners from Sooke com-peted in the opening race of the 2016 Vancouver Island Race Series, the Harri-ers Pioneer 8K in Saanichton on Sunday.
Jonathin Toombs placed 11th overall and second in the men’20 to 24 division with a time of 26:27.
Veteran racer Robert Butterworth also placed second in his division (M75-79) and 317 overall with a time of 42:04.
The race had 526 finishers, with Rob Watson of Vancouver the first place win-ner with a time of 23:47. Natasha Wodak placed first on the women’s side, with a winning time of 26:31, also setting a W35-39 age group record.
Sooke results included:Jonathon Toombs, 26:27; Mathew Tom-
son, 28:42; Howard Manderson, 31:12; Doug Van Ek, 33:17; Jonathon Dvorak,
33:55; Christie MacIntyre, 34:53; Tim Ayres, 35:06; Jennifer Smith, 35:15; Claude Laforce, 35:35; Mark Ziegler, 36:32; Victo-ria Van Ek, 38.08; Lemmie Adam, 38:05; Stephanie Croft, 38:29; Jess Peterson, 38:21; Robyn Van Ek, 38:58; Maki Pfeiffer, 39:21; Jacklyn Evans, 41:03; Donna Fer-guson, 41:21; Robert Butterworth, 42:04; Laura Barnes, 43:24; Bruce Hawkes, 43:44; Kathrine Schroeder, 46:28; Mike Schro-eder, 48:42; Vince Trahan, 56:45; Sandra Fawcett, 57:02 and Sylvia Jones, 1:07:20.
The next race in the Island Series is Cobble Hill 10K on January 24, followed by Cedar 12K on February 7, Hatley Cas-tle 8K on February 21, Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K on March 6, Comox Valley RV Half Marathon on March 20, and Sooke River 10K on April 3, along Sooke River Road.
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Sooke’s girls midget hockey team travelled north to Port McNeill last weekend and came home with a shiny new cup.
After travelling most of the day Friday, the Sooke Thunderbirds took to the ice Satur-day morning to face the host and pre-tourna-ment favorite TriPort.
Never a good early morning squad, the Sooke girls were soundly beaten 7-0 by the hosts. Two early goals took the wind out of the Thunderbirds’ sails and the girls were never able to find a way back into the game.
After a lunch and a quick nap, the Thunder-
birds returned to the ice Saturday afternoon in a must-win game against their rivals from Cowichan.
Kailee Purnell got Sooke on the board first but they couldn’t find the net again until late in the game.
With just five minutes remaining, the Thunder-birds found themselves down 2-1 and in penalty trouble. That’s when Alyssa Lloyd scored two short-handed goals to pull out the victory. Revenge was sweet, as one month earlier Lloyd had sustained a concus-sion in a penalty filled loss against that same Cowichan team.
Later in the day, the
girls were back on the ice for their third game of the day.
Co-Captain Hailey Dimock announced her return from a two game suspension, as she “lit it up” with three goals and six points in another come-from-behind win against Campbell River.
Sooke trailed by one goal with 10 minutes remaining but the newly formed combination of Dimock, Lloyd and Olivia Carello combined for four late goals to seal a 7-4 victory. Lloyd and Carello had two goals each.
The Gold Medal match was set for Sun-day morning and the Thunderbirds were
clear underdogs against the home team, whose confidence was sky high after their 7-0 vic-tory on Saturday.
Tri-Port once again took the early lead and was up 2-0 after one period, but it was clear they were facing a much more determined Sooke side in this game.
Goals by Dimock and Carello had the match all even entering the third period.
Dimock continued her torrid pace with another goal midway through the third and she sealed the vic-tory with an empty net marker in the final min-ute.
Goaltender Selena
Madill earned MVP of the gold medal game with a brilliant perfor-mance, closing the door for the final two peri-ods.
Previous game MVP honors went to co-cap-tain Jamie Lafontaine, Alyssa Lloyd and Hai-ley Dimock while the “digger” awards in each game went to Carello, Chevy Alexander, Victo-ria Sutherland and Kai-lee Purnell.
“The weekend per-formance was definitely the highlight of the sea-son,” said coach Peter Faulkner.
“Winning gold takes a total team effort and huge contributions also came from forwards
Desiree Cumming, Jes-sica Graham, Jasmine Kumar and Kaitlin McK-elvey, as well as defen-semen Alison Sudlow, Hailey Olejnik and Kay-lee Peaker.”
The Thunderbirds are
hoping for continued success as they enter the second half of the regular season, which begins Saturday (Jan. 16) at SeAPARC against Juan de Fuca Grizzlies. Game time is 9 a.m.
Midget girls win tournament gold
Although there was a bit of a bump in a two-day tournament in Port Alberni last week-end, the edward Milne Community School Wolverines gave a brief glimpse into what could be this season.
The Wolverines, play-ing three games in two nights, placed fourth at the Alberni Totem 61 Tournament.
The eMCS senior boys basketball team beat Stelly’s Second-ary School 71-52 in the relegation final round after beating host Port Alberni 63-50 and los-ing to powerhouse Bal-
lenas by a 64-44 count.Last week marked
the first time this sea-son the Wolverines were able to play with a full roster – and the results proved fruitful.
On Tuesday, the Wolverines clobbered esquimalt 69-34 before losing to tier 3 Mount Doug 70-47 Wednesday. Add the win and the loss to the tournament results and the Wolver-ines had a successful week, said co-coach Alex Wright.
“We had good prac-tices last week with the full roster and it shows what we are capable
of doing as a team,” he said.
“All the pieces of the puzzle are coming together.”
Both Wright and co-coach Trevor Bligh continue to look at the playoff picture, even though the Wolverines haven’t hit the halfway point in the season. The team’s goal is to reach the provincial finals in March.
“It was a big deal for us this weekend. We finished pretty well and we’re happy with the results,” Wright said.
This week the Wol-verines go on the road
to play Parkland and are home to Stelly’s tonight (Jan. 13). Game time is 7:30 p.m.
BALL BOUNCES … Wolverines’ Frederik Moeller was named to the Alberni Totem 61 Tournament. He scored 38 points against Port Alberni … eMCS has four players in the Top
10 scorers in the South Island League. They include Alec McKen-zie (76), Moeller (60), Andy Abel (54) and Brady Greenwood (50) … Going into Tuesday’s game, the Wolverines sat in third place in the South Island, behind Mount Doug and Park-land.
Returning players propel Wolverines
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Stickingto them
Sooke Thunderbirds Chris Piatowski, left, and Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Connor Mowat fight for the puck during Sunday’s bantam C1 game at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex. Sooke won 4-3.
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Spring football sea-son is around the cor-ner and the Sooke Seahawks are getting ready with pre-season cross-training.
The training is open to boys and girls aged 7 to 13. No experience or commitment is nec-essary.
The pre-season cross-training will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 19.
To find out where the training will be held or for more information, please go online to www.sookeseahawks.com.
Seahawks host training sessions
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From page A1Council also insists on having the library in the
town core, similarly to where the current library is located on Anna Marie Road.
As such, the project hasn’t lost priority, said Sooke acting mayor Kerrie Reay, who is also a VIRL board trustee.
“Of what was submitted, at the end of the day there still was no viable option, so we continue to explore for what kind of viable options are out there,” she said.
Reay pointed out that the library project is no different from any other matters that
come before council, which is why a direction will eventually be taken. In this case, the project is expected to “evolve” as VIRL and council consider the options.
“We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, but at the end of the day Sooke will have a new library,” she said.
The new library is due to replace the current facility on Anna Marie Road.
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Sooke will have a new library: acting mayor
District of Sooke employees got some recogni-tion recently for their years of service.
Recipients were given a framed certificate, a presentation pin or similar item, a gift to a value of $150 and an engraved plaque.
The year of service awards are provided every five years. The years of service don’t need to be continuous to qualify, according to the District’s employee service awards policy.
The policy was created to recognize extended periods of service to the municipality.
Those receiving a framed certificate for five years of service were Richard McLeod, Elisabeth Nelson, Sarah Temple, Christopher McCrea, Cam-eron Norris-Jones, Brad Metzger and Michael Dilla-baugh.
Employees who have reached or exceeded 10 years of dedicated service received a certifi-cate along with a 10 Years of Service Pin. They included Nikki Lewers, Matthew Barney and Debo-rah Knight.
Employees who reached or exceeded 15 years of service: Steve Sorensen, Susan Dyble and Bon-nie Sprinkling.
District honours long-serving staff
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Remember the good old days lugging around your big sax between home and school? On the bus, in the rain, in the sun, whatever. It was love. It was passion. It was getting together with your friends and colleagues and making music happen even when you had no idea what you were doing.
Those days of youth and musical wonder are now ageless memories, buried under the sands of day-to-day modern life. Or are they?
If you’ve been itching to pick up that trombone off the shelf and do something with it again, then here’s your chance to blow
all the dust out of it. Starting tomorrow (Jan. 14)
the Sooke Concert Band (Sooke Winds for short) begins its practice which is set to continue every Thursday in the Journey Middle School band room throughout the year.
And the best part? They are looking for new players with their
arms wide open, regardless of musical ability or experience.
Running into its second year, the band is the birth child of Melissa Edwards, who serves as the band’s conductor and musical director.
An avid fan of the saxophone bassoon, she has worked as a professional band director for 29 years and teaches at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
This community band was specifically created to highlight Sooke’s developing music scene and give everyone a chance to try out the band experience, noted Edwards, adding that when the West Shore Concert Band started up, she figured Sooke should have one as well.
The program itself hovers around an easy to intermediate range because a lot of the people who join haven’t played in a while or a starting new, which is entirely the point.
“We want to make it doable and enjoyable for everybody,” Edwards said.
Last year the band, which was comprised of seven or so players, performed some Celtic folk songs,
along with a Scottish ballad. In the spring, the Winds plan
to play alongside Journey’s band, and if the weather is nice, they will be outside the reading room, just so people can experience the band in a live location.
The band will meet on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Journey Middle School band room.
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A story that appeared in our Jan. 6 paper incor-rectly combined the March Sing-out and the May concert into one event.
The March 7 Sing-out Festival is a Sooke Com-munity Choir-sponsored event to gather all the ele-
mentary school choirs and the community choir to perform individually and together.
The May concert is a 1970s-inspired perfor-mance in which the choir will sing classics using only vocals.
Sooke Community Choir correction
Sooke Concert Band is blowing back into town
Contributed
Melissa Edwards
Playing in a band was never about being a pro, but having fun
We want to make it doable and enjoyable for everybody.
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In honour of Family Literacy Week (the last week in January), the Edward Milne Community Theatre will be hosting the Kerplunks, a children’s musical performance.
The Kerplunks are multi-award winning children’s entertainers bringing high-energy, colourful performances to the stage.
No doubt, their catchy tunes are guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the action.
The band is made up of four players: Dinah D (Big D) on the upright bass, Tina Jones on the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and vocals, Phil Wipper on the drums and Aaron Cadwaladr
on the acoustic guitar, as well as vocals and occasional funny faces.
The event will be free as it is being paid for with funds from Decoda Literacy Solutions, a province-wide literacy organization.
The Sooke Region Literacy Project will be working with the Sooke Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library and Sooke Rotary Volunteers to make this event happen as well.
The show will take place on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. For more information on the Sooke Region
Literacy Project, what it offers and how to get involved please visit sookewestshoreliteracy.com.
EMCS theatre to host upcoming kids show
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Coffee house concert this weekend
The Sooke Folk Music Society Coffee House kicks off with its first show this year: musician Kristia Di Gregorio.
Voted Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2006 Vancouver Island Music Awards, Kristia has been featured on the Girls with Guitars album series, at Music West, the Western Canadian Music Awards, and Canadian Music Week.
She also performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Orpheum and the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver.
Her songs are a patchwork of a life lived, much like the lives of the unruly women of the past she
draws her inspiration from. With grace, she creates lush and evocative settings for stories of artists,
soldiers, women and merchant sailors.
The power of Di Gregorio voice has an edge and a depth that makes her music unique.
She sings of love lost, love unfilled and broken hearts, with her floating melodies leaving the listener yearning for more.
The show will be this Saturday at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30.
Tickets are available at the venue.
For more info and to keep in tune with what’s to expect during the next Coffee House event, go to sookefolkmusicsociety.com.
Contributed
Kristia Di Gregorio
Music that paints with heart, from the heart
A new art mural project is being launched in rec-ognition of the 70th anniversary of a high school in Sooke and the 20th anniversary of the current building that houses Edward Milne Community School.
The mural will adorn the outside front wall of the theatre, at the school.
It will commemorate the history of the school, starting with Edward Milne himself, and move for-ward in time through the school’s first incarnation as Milne’s Landing School in 1946 continuing up to today’s offerings.
The mural will be painted on 23 panels by both current students and alumni interested in partici-
pating. So many details of the school’s history are car-
ried in the memories of its graduates and collect-ing those stories and incorporating them into the mural would add a richness and relevance not found in any archive, said alumna Susan Percival.
Meetings will be held in February to organize this pool of talent and to finalize the images to be created. Materials will be supplied and the fin-ished pieces completed by the end of June ready for installation in the fall.
Alumni with artistic talent are invited to connect with Susan Percival by email at [email protected].
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCribbage 7 P.M.BINGOSr. Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community Hall. Info: 250-664-6612.ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000.MEDITATION TALKSooke Yoga and Meditation Centre, 7:30 p.m.SOOKE WINDSConcert band rehearsal. Journey Middle School band room, 7:30 p.m. Info: 250-8918433.FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPSooke Family Resource Society, 10 a.m.
Mon Jan. 18
PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 250-642-5152.CALLING ALL QUILTERSKnox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: 250-642-0789.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONEuchre 6:30 p.m.
Sun Jan. 17
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5.Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday.Bluegrass Jam, first and third Sunday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. October to May.QI GONG & TAI CHIBy donation. Sooke Yoga and Wellness, 6750 Westcoast Rd., 6 p.m.MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONBy donation. Sooke Yoga and Wellness, 6750 Westcoast Rd., 7:15 p.m.
Wed Jan. 20
WALKING GROUPPeople’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30 to 11a.m. Information: 250-642-5464.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONDominos 10 a.m.Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR POOLMeet and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m.TOASTMASTERSVillage Foods meeting room, 7 p.m. Info: Allan at 250-642-7520.SOOKE COMMUNITY CHOIRPrestige Hotel, 7 p.m.AL-ANONSooke Baptist Church.
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BABY TALKRESP’s-Planning for your child’s education. Youth and Family Centre, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 250-642-5464.
YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.SOCIAL CONTRACT BRIDGESooke Community Hall, 1 to 4 p.m.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. 250-642-3022.WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSooke Harbour House. 7 to 9 p.m. .SENIORS LUNCHSooke Senior Drop In Centre at Sooke Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.BINGOSooke Senior Drop In Centre at Sooke Community Hall, 10 a.m.
Sat Jan. 16
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.COFFEE HOUSESooke Folk Music Society Coffee House, featuring Kristia Di Gregorio. Holy Trinity, 7 p.m.
Fri Jan. 15
VITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIORS’ BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June at 250-642-2032.MESSY CHURCHFree family fun night. Holy Trinity, 4 to 6 p.m.
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Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke RdSEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd
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Sooke residents asked to be ‘Dementia Friends’Many Sooke
residents are this month making one of their most important New Year’s resolutions ever.
They’re becoming Dementia Friends, committing to learning a little bit about dementia so they can be supportive and inclusive toward people with the illness, which has become one of the country’s most pressing health issues.
Statistics suggest three out of four area residents know someone living with dementia.
“People affected by dementia continue to live in and be a part of our communities, and we can support them to stay connected in ways that are meaningful for them,” says Emily Pridham, the manager of regional services for Vancouver Island for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“Through individual actions we can raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma attached to it.”
The Dementia
Friend campaign is the cornerstone of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which runs until the end of January.
Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy, says Pridham. The process starts by signing up at DementiaFriends.ca. The next step is to understand five simple
things about dementia:• It is not a natural
part of aging.• It is not just
about losing your memory. Dementia can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday activities.
• It is possible to live well with dementia.
• There is more to a person than a diagnosis
of dementia.The Alzheimer
Society of B.C.’s Greater Victoria branch helps people with dementia and their care partners.
That knowledge can easily translate into action at home and work, Pridham adds.
The society has supported people living with dementia for 35 years. One of
its initiatives, First Link, connects people affected by dementia with information, society support services and programs
such as Minds in Motion, and dementia education sessions.
Sooke residents can find out about upcoming education
sessions by visiting www.alzheimerbc.org or contacting the Greater Victoria Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052.
Here are some tips to help you when you are connecting with a person living with dementia:
• Patience is key for dementia-friendliness.
• Use respectful language. People living with dementia are not “sufferers” or “patients.”
• Address the person with dementia, rather than those around them, when talking about their experience living with the disease.
• Connect, don’t correct. Respond to feelings being shared.
• Use precise language when describing actions or tasks.
• Give directions slowly and clearly.
• Focus on a person’s strengths and share tasks with them, like washing dishes or helping them
to order at a coffee shop or restaurant.
• Become educated on dementia and on how to help, by visiting www.alzheimerbc.org.
Dementia-friendly actions you can do
There are many way to help people living with dementia.
Transit terminals are being considered on Humboldt between Douglas and Blanshard, and along Government Street by the Legislature and Royal BC Museum Archive.
BC Transit’s President & CEO will be presenting the options at the James Bay Neighbourhood Association monthly meeting.
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Victoria RegionalTransit Commission
Wednesday, January 13 7:00 – 9:00 pm New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street or visit: www.bctransit.com/victoria
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Dry Jan challenges residents to go sober for 31 daysKendra WongBlack Press
Luke de Leseleuc remembers the day that launched him into seven years of intense and uncontrollable alcohol abuse.
He was in jail when he was told his three-and-a-half-year-old son had died.
“The unfortunate thing was that I was sitting in jail because of my alcoholism,” de Leseleuc said.
The news devas-tated the new father, who turned to alcohol to overcome his grief.
For seven years, he jumped from job to job, drank from morning to night, and eventually found himself in shel-ters for a few nights.
“I didn’t care. I got myself into trouble. It was a bad place for me to be,” he said.
After getting back on track and being sober for 11 months, de Leseleuc eventually relapsed. One day, he found himself at the corner of Douglas and Yates streets in down-town Victoria just steps from throwing himself in front of a bus to end his life when a voice inside his head stopped him.
“I was about four or five steps away from being hit by the bus and on the third step a voice inside my head said ‘the cause of your pain shouldn’t be the cause of someone else’s pain. If you do this, you’ll affect the driver (of the bus) and the passengers’,” he said.
De Leseleuc pulled himself back and went to the hospital emer-gency room. Shortly after, he checked him-self into Together We Can Society, an addic-tions treatment centre in Vancouver.
He has been sober for the past 16 months and now works with BeYouPromise.org, a Victoria-based organi-zation whose mandate is to educate and raise awareness of the ben-efits of not misusing drugs or alcohol. De Leseleuc is the com-munity outreach co-ordinator and travels to schools to share his story with students and parents.
This year, BeYou-Promise.org is launch-ing Dry Jan, an inau-gural challenge for Greater Victoria resi-
dents to go sober for 31 days. Throughout the month, there will be mini events such as scavenger hunts to keep participants
motivated. The event, that originated in the U.K., is a fundraiser for the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Umbrella Society for
Addictions and Mental Health.
De Leseleuc said the event is particularly important after the death of eight people
in Victoria from sus-pected overdoses in December.
“For those people who are sitting on the fence and don’t know
where they’re at in terms of whether they have an addiction or alcohol problem it could be a good start for them.”
The official launch of Dry Jan was Jan. 6.
To register for the challenge or to donate visit godryjan.com.
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