sooke news mirror

24
JOYFUL NOISE The Sooke Community Choir will be holding their annual Christmas concert Friday. Page B5 KARATE CLUB Sooke Shukokai teaches non-contact martial arts to all groups and ages. Page A21 Your community, your classifieds B9 • 75 ¢ Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Editorial Page 8 Entertainment Page B1 Sports/stats Page A21 Agreement #40110541 140 7x2.5 SOOKE SOOKE NEWS 2010 WINNER MIRROR Banjamin Yong/PirjoRaits photos Tis’ the season Top, Clayton, 6, left, and Jacob, 7, sit happily on Santa’s lap at the 14th annual Lion’s Club Santa Breakfast at the community hall. Families lined up out the door to have some pancakes and sausages served up by Lions members and kids sat on Santa’s lap to tell them their wishes this holiday season. Bottom, Arnie Campbell roasted his chestnuts for the people who came to the Sooke Region Museum’s snowman building event. District renegotiates five-year legal services agreement Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror True to his word, Mayor Wendal Milne is looking through contracts made by the District of Sooke over the last few years. Back in October, the dis- trict entered into a five-year contract with Lidstone and Company Law Corporation, in the amount of $570,000. The agreement was signed in-camera in September and did not go through a bid process. The legal bills of the dis- trict have historically been far lower than the $114,000 per year the agreement would see them pay. Former Mayor Janet Evans had stated that the high legal costs were because four local citizens had challenged decisions made by the previous coun- cil, although there is no evi- dence that citizens’ enqui- ries cost “hundreds of thou- sands” of dollars as stated by Evans. What did cost the dis- trict a lot in legal fees in the past few years were nego- tiations and agreements for developments such as the Prestige Hotel, boat launch, Mariners Village, to name just a few. “We met with Lidstone and felt the exceptionally high cost was not in line with historical costs,” said Milne. He said they mutually agreed to conclude the con- tract and came up with new terms. Milne said he thinks the District of Sooke can get its legal obligations covered for $40,000 to $60,000 per year. The legal services will be used as needed and the price is competitive. The district can also use any solicitors it chooses. Milne said legal services would in the future be used and managed more care- fully. On Dec. 9, 2011, District of Sooke council met with Mr. Don Lidstone of Lidstone and Company and it was mutually agreed that the five year contract for legal services would be replaced by the former “as needed” arrangement. In council’s discussions with Mr. Lidstone, it was agreed that there are a number of ways in which the district can reduce its legal fees and that he will provide advice on how we can accomplish this. One of the ideas was to create a check list which could be used before legal advice was sought. Lidstone has provided legal services over the past 12 years to the District of Sooke. Lidstone and Com- pany, in particular Don Lid- stone, is recognized as one of the leading experts in relation to Municipal Gover- nance in British Columbia. “The district appreciates Mr. Lidstone’s cooperation in this matter and looks for- ward to continuing our rela- tionship with him,” states a District of Sooke press release. “He was a real gentle- man,” said Milne. $570,000 contract just too costly File photo District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne Spectacular 1/3 Acre View Lots ! New Prices from $149,900 View Lots A master planned seaside neighbourhood. Be part of nature & country living while still enjoying easy access to urban amenities. Underground services including hydro, sewer, water & natural gas. Spacious wide boulevards. Stirring southfacing ocean & Olympic Mountain views. Typical lots today are 3000 to 6000 sq ft...these are minimum 13,000 sq ft. Plenty of Space ! New Homes Shelly Davis Marlene Arden www.ErinanEstates.com Need Elbow Room ? 250.642.6361

Upload: sooke-news-mirror

Post on 12-Mar-2016

263 views

Category:

Documents


3 download

DESCRIPTION

The community newspaper of record for Sooke and region.

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Sooke News Mirror

JOYFUL NOISEThe Sooke Community Choir will be holding their annual Christmas concert Friday.

Page B5

KARATE CLUBSooke Shukokai teaches

non-contact martial arts to all groups and ages.

Page A21

Your community, your classifi eds B9 • 75¢Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Editorial Page 8

Entertainment Page B1

Sports/stats Page A21

Agreement#40110541

1407x2.5

SOOKESOOKE NEWS2010 WINNER

M I R R O R

Banjamin Yong/PirjoRaits photos

Tis’ the season

Top, Clayton, 6, left, and Jacob, 7, sit happily on Santa’s lap at the 14th annual Lion’s Club Santa Breakfast at the community hall. Families lined up out the door to have some pancakes and sausages served up by Lions members and kids sat on Santa’s lap to tell them their wishes this holiday season. Bottom, Arnie Campbell roasted his chestnuts for the people who came to the Sooke Region Museum’s snowman building event.

District renegotiates five-year legal services agreementPirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

True to his word, Mayor Wendal Milne is looking through contracts made by the District of Sooke over the last few years.

Back in October, the dis-trict entered into a five-year contract with Lidstone and Company Law Corporation, in the amount of $570,000. The agreement was signed in-camera in September and did not go through a bid process.

The legal bills of the dis-trict have historically been far lower than the $114,000 per year the agreement would see them pay.

Former Mayor Janet Evans had stated that the high legal costs were because four local citizens had challenged decisions made by the previous coun-cil, although there is no evi-dence that citizens’ enqui-ries cost “hundreds of thou-sands” of dollars as stated by Evans.

What did cost the dis-trict a lot in legal fees in the past few years were nego-tiations and agreements for developments such as the Prestige Hotel, boat launch, Mariners Village, to name just a few.

“We met with Lidstone and felt the exceptionally high cost was not in line with historical costs,” said Milne.

He said they mutually agreed to conclude the con-tract and came up with new terms.

Milne said he thinks the District of Sooke can get its legal obligations covered for $40,000 to $60,000 per year. The legal services will be used as needed and the price is competitive. The district can also use any solicitors it chooses.

Milne said legal services would in the future be used

and managed more care-fully.

On Dec. 9, 2011, District of Sooke council met with Mr. Don Lidstone of Lidstone and Company and it was mutually agreed that the five year contract for legal services would be replaced by the former “as needed” arrangement.

In council’s discussions with Mr. Lidstone, it was agreed that there are a number of ways in which the district can reduce its legal fees and that he will provide advice on how we can accomplish this. One of the ideas was to create a check list which could be used before legal advice was sought.

Lidstone has provided legal services over the past 12 years to the District of Sooke. Lidstone and Com-pany, in particular Don Lid-stone, is recognized as one of the leading experts in relation to Municipal Gover-nance in British Columbia.

“The district appreciates Mr. Lidstone’s cooperation in this matter and looks for-ward to continuing our rela-tionship with him,” states a District of Sooke press release.

“He was a real gentle-man,” said Milne.

$570,000 contract just too costly

File photo

District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne

Spectacular 1/3 Acre View Lots ! New Prices from $149,900

View Lots A master planned seaside neighbourhood. Be part of nature & country living while still enjoying easy access to urban amenities. Underground

services including hydro, sewer, water & natural gas. Spacious wide boulevards. Stirring southfacing ocean & Olympic Mountain views. Typical lots today are 3000 to 6000 sq ft...these are minimum 13,000 sq ft.

Plenty of Space ! New Homes

Shelly Davis Marlene Arden www.ErinanEstates.com

Need Elbow Room ?

250.642.6361

Page 2: Sooke News Mirror

A2 • www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

HeinzTomato Juice 1.36L .............

2/400Bicks PremiumDill Pickles 1L ........................

$279Sunrype Pure or Blended Juice 5x200ml ..........

$169Bounty WhitePaper Towels 6’s ..................

$689

Canada Dry, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani,C+ or Cola 10-12x355ml ..........

3/999

RaguPasta Sauce 700ml ...............

2/300CampbellsChunky Soup 540ml ............

2/400

General Mills Oatmeal Crisp CRuffl es XL Potato ChipsChef Boy Ar DePasta in SaucRondoletti Wafer CookieHPSteak Sauce 4

Schweppes, 7uPepsi Cola 12x

Old DutchCrunch Kettle

Clif Bars 68g .79¢

Knudsen Just Black

Cherry Juice 946ml $169

New World Foods Organic Raw Tahini 250g .......................$279

Kettle Chips 220g .................................................................................$229

Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider 750ml ................................2/500

Barb’s Bakery Cheese Puffs 198g ....................................................$179

Nature Clean Dishwasher Pacs 432g .................................................$599

Nature Clean Carpet Stain Remover 946ml ...................................$449

Island Farms 18% Table Cream 500ml ..................$179

Black Diamond Single Cheese Slices 500g........2/700

Kraft Crackerbarrel Cheddar Cheese 700g .......$999

Chocolate

Malt Balls ... 100g $129

Chocolate Covered

Almonds ....... 100g $119

Salted, Unsalted or

BBQ Peanuts ..100g 49¢

Premium

Fruit Mix ......100g 99¢

Frozen Hertels

Sausage Meat 500g .........$249

Shank Portion Bone In

Hickory Smoked Ham 4.83kg ..$219

Butt Portion Bone In

Hickory Smoked Ham 5.27kg ..$239

Grimm’s

Garlic Sausage 300g .......$399

Grimms Assorted Classic

Sausage Ring 375g ..........$549

Grimm’s Salami, Summer or

Pepperoni Chubs 375g ..$479

Western Angus

Lean Stewing Beef 8.80kg $399

Grade A Grade A TurkeysTurkeys

2.18kg2.18kg ............................................. .............................................9999¢¢

Western Angus Western Angus Beef StriploinBeef Striploin

Grilling SteakGrilling Steak 13.21kg13.21kg $$559999

Shortbread Cookies12’s ......................................

$399

Island Farms TraditionalEgg Nog1L ..........................................................

$199Island Farms2% Yogurt 175g ...............................69¢

Green Giant Valley Select Vegetables 500g .........2/500

Cool Whip Dessert Topping 1L ...............................$279

Island Farms Classic Ice Cream 1.65L .....................$399

McCain Ultra Thin Pizza 334-360g ......................................

$449McCain Red BagFrench Fries 1kg .................................

$269

HotHot

FrozenFrozen

ea

lb

ea

ea

ea

lblblb

lblb

lb

ea

+ dep

+ dep

+ dep

Limit 1 per $25Limit 1 per $25Family OrderFamily Order

(excluding Turkey)(excluding Turkey)

Aged min 14 DaysAged min 14 Days

Deli Party Trays available

Enter our daily draw for a $50.00 Western Foods GifPrize draws courtesy of:Prize draws courtesy of: H.J. Heinz Co., Campbell Soup Co., Unilever Canada, General Mills, Sun

Western Foods “Great Gift Give Away”Western Foods “GreatEnter to Win an IPad (2 per st

Contest closes December 22, 2011. Draw Date December 23, 2011.Contest closes December 22, 2011. Dr

To view go to www.westernfoods.com

Remember To Order YourRemember To Order Your

HOLIDAY HOURS LANGFORDDEC. 23 7:30 AM - 10 PM, DEC. 24 7:30AM - 7PM, DEC. 25 CLOSED,

DEC. 26 7:30AM - 7:00PM, DEC. 27-30 7:30AM - 10 PM,DEC. 31 7:30AM - 7PM, JAN. 1 NEW YEARS DAY 9AM - 7PM

SOODEC. 23 7 AM - 10 PM, DEC. 24 7

DEC. 26 8AM - 6PM, DEC. DEC. 31 7AM - 7PM, JAN. 1 NEW

1.74kg......................................................79¢

California Large Navel Oranges

10lb Bag .................................................

$299

Russet Potatoes

+ dep

+ dep

lb

Page 3: Sooke News Mirror

Where People Come First!Cedar Grove Centre 250-642-2226

H A P P Y H O L I DAY S To all of our friends that we have had a pleasure helping and serving over the past year, THANK-YOU for making our day to day activities more pleasant and rewarding. So our staff can enjoy their time with family and friends over the holiday season, our store hours will be limited ...

.... we apologize for the inconvenience.

Also, we will be expanding our pharmacy in the new year to serve you better.....so please bear with us during the renovations. (yes, we will be open during this time)

From all of us at PEOPLES DRUG MART, we wish everyone a very happy holiday season and look forward to another great year.

Ron KumarPharmacist/Owner

“Living Sooke....Loving SookeSelling Sooke”

250.642.6361www.sookelistings.com

Did You Know?

Oh the weather outside is frightful…very cold!Last year Mount Washington had spectacular snowfalls and a long ski season. There is no new snow forecast for this week on the mountain….if you are a skier..keep watching should be another great season!

Buying or selling….call me!

MARLENEARDEN

$399,900 (HST Incl)5 bdrm 3 bath home. Built to allow legal suite if needed. Quiet cul de sac close to schools, recreation and Sooke Center. Nice mountain vista views. Ready for occupancy.

$524,900 (HST incl)2700 sq ft 4 bdrms +den & 3.5 baths. Views from most of the rooms. BONUS: 4th bedroom is 13x19, has separate area for kitchen, W/D hook up, bathroom & separate entrance w/ private deck. Completion this winter.

BLOWOUT PRICE!2406 Caffery Place

Views and Studio/Suite Option2262 Stone Creek Place

NEW CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS • A3

Up Sooke

Thumbs Up!

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

A driver who crashed into a telephone pole and ended up in a ditch after skidding off West Coast Road had to be removed via the car’s roof on Saturday morn-ing.

The pole went into the driver’s side door and pushed the wom-an’s seat, with her in it, into the middle of the car, said Fire Chief

Steve Sorensen who was on the scene along with 15 other firefight-ers, the RCMP and two ambulances.

“The pole was where her seat should have been,” he said.

The car was “a mess” and the driver couldn’t be accessed through the doors. Instead, two sets of jaws of life had to be used — essen-tially giant scissors —, one on either side.

“It was quite a tricky

extrication,” said Sorensen. “We took the roof right off.”

The doors and dashboard were also removed, and the woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Traffic was diverted on West Coast Road for about 40 minutes — RCMP did not comment due to computer prob-lems at press time.

LIBRARY HOURS

THE SOOKE BRANCH

Library will be closed on Dec. 25, 26, 27 and Jan. 1, 2.

WE WILL CONTINUE to offer programs for all ages in the new year and will be sure to keep you informed of our upcoming events.

FOOD DRIVESPAPER GROCERY BAGS

for food donations will be delivered with this week’s Sooke News Mirror.

DONATIONS CAN THEN

be dropped off at the fire hall on Otter Point Road.

CANDY CANE RUN

RESIDENTS IN OTTER

Point can donate during the annual Candy Cane Run put on by the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Fighers Assoc. taking place on Saturday, Dec. 17. See route on page A20.

THE CHRISTMAS

BUREAU reports that there is a 25 per cent increase in the number of people requesting hampers this Christmas season.

PLEASE GIVE

GENEROUSLY.

TO THOSE WHO have been contributing food, toys and money for those less fortunate in our community.

Submitted photo

Several firefighters used two sets of jaws of life to cut the roof, doors and dashboard out of a car to rescue a woman who crashed her car into a telephone pole on West Coast Road Saturday.This Sooke Fire Department rescue unit showed up along with two fire engines to the scene.

Firefighters use jaws-of-life

ICBC rates to riseConfirming its rates

announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 29, ICBC will submit an applica-tion today with the Brit-ish Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for an increase to its basic insurance rates for 2012. At the same time, ICBC confirmed an average decrease to its optional insurance rates for next year. When combined, the changes will cost the majority of customers

an average of $27 more per year.

ICBC’s application to the BCUC will ask for an average basic insurance increase of $68 or 11.2 per cent per customer, which will be reduced by an average decrease in its optional insur-ance rates of $41 or six per cent. When the rate changes are combined, the majority of custom-ers will see an average rate increase of $27 or 2.1 per cent.

COUNCIL BRIEFSChanges are com-

ing to District of Sooke governance.

Mayor Wendal Milne announced, at the regu-lar council meeting on Dec. 12, there would be two new standing committees struck with the responsibility of providing more public input for Finance and Adminstration as well as Land Use. These two committees will be seeking members of the public to sit on the committee.

At a Dec. 10 Special Council Meeting, there were a number of res-olutions unanimously agreed upon by coun-cil.

• Attendance at all travel and conferences by council, the CAO and district staff must be approved by coun-cil.

• The mayor will-establish a select stand-ing committee to review the EPCOR agrement and review the current state of the system and report back to council with the findings. The terms of reference will be determined and Councillors Bev Berger and Rick Kasper were appointed to the com-mittee.

• The mayor will establish a standing committee to review

the partnering agree-ment between the Dis-trict of Sooke and Pres-tige Sooke Holdings Ltd. and report back to council with the find-ings. Councillors Herb Haldance and Maja Tait were appointed to the committee.

• The mayor and Councillor Kevin Pear-son will meet with rep-resentatives of Mari-ner’s Village and report back to council.

• Council gave first, second and third read-ing to Bylaw No. 514, which would see coun-cil take no increases in remuneration for the next three years.

Mayor and coun-cil will be looking into reviewing a number of individual depart-mental operations and objectives. All depart-ments will be under review.

Staff will review the role of the Protective Services Committee while looking at ways to increase volunteer recognition and attract new volunteers for the RCMP Auxiliary, the fire department and other groups.

Finance will come under scrutiny as financial statements will be compared; detailed information will be obtained for

the boat launch, ten-ders, invoices, etc. Detailed information for sewer fund (reve-nue and disbursement) and method of deter-mination for parcel tax amount and front office renovations will be sought.

First responder ser-vices and costs will be discussed at budget review.

Staff will look into online permit applica-tions and “checklist” process for building permit.

Council agendas will be ready by Thursday at noon to allow coun-cil to read over materi-als needed for the Mon-day council meeting.

Council will be seek-ing applications from members of the public to sit on the Commu-nity Grant Review Com-mittee, Protective Ser-vices Committe and the Sooke Program of the Arts Committee.

Council will allow citizens of Sooke, in an informal way, to com-ment on issues and ask questions at the end of the regular council meetings. This is in an effort to get more pub-lic input on matters before council.

Page 4: Sooke News Mirror

A4 • NEWS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Pirjo Raits photo

Pooch pulls

pedestrianDogs and humans seem to enjoy using the newly-built path skirting John Phillips Memorial Park.

The weather is expected to turn this week with clouds and showers Wednesday. Expect isolated showers on Thursday and Friday with a high of 9 degrees and scattered showers on Saturday. Clouds on Sunday.

2079 OTTER POINT RD.SOOKE, BC V9Z 1G1250 642-6665

SUMMER TIRE STORAGESUMMER TIRE STORAGEAVAILABLEAVAILABLE

$15/SEASON WITH PURCHASE$15/SEASON WITH PURCHASE

AUTO CENTERNOTICE!

NOT JUST TIRE EXPERTS:Brakes•

Oil Changes•

Custom Exhaust Systems•

A/C Repairs•

Tuneups•

Wheel Alignments•

Shocks•

Complete Diagnostics•

Authorized New Car Maintenance Warranty•

Authorized Preowned Vehicle Extended Warranty •

Dealer (I.e. Lubrico, Republic)

Gift Certifi cates for the perfect Christmas Gift!

YOUR COMPLETE AUTO CENTER

AND TIRES TOO!

90 DAY MECHANICAL PROTECTIONFeel confi dent knowing that not only are your tires protected we also provide mechanical protection as well. All Tirecraft Auto Centres that provide repairs and automotive maintenance service offer the following mechanical warranty:

Within 90 days of purchase - no charge for parts and labour

91 days to 1 year - no charge for parts; labour at 75% of original amount.

ASK US ABOUT 100% FINANCING AND OUR SWEAT EQUITY PROGRAM THAT IS APPROVED FOR ALL CHAMPAGNE HOMES.

6652 and 6654 Rhodonite Rd - $324,900 & $329,900 (HST included)Local builder CHAMPAGNE VENTURES is creating beautiful new strata homes. These homes are backing onto green space, park & walking trails. Offering bright open fl oorplans, Maple kitchen, quality fl ooring, fi replace, skylights, garage, appliances, landscaping,+ 10 year warranty. This is a quality product. Walk to schools, restaurants, golf & shopping. Don’t miss this opportunity. ASK US ABOUT 100% FINANCING AND OUR SWEAT EQUITY PROGRAM THAT IS APPROVED FOR ALL CHAMPAGNE HOMES. This is a strata home that is only attached by the garage. Really, it is like a free standing strata home. You’ll be proud to own this home ask us about our other upcoming projects. Net HST is included in price. MLS# 301088 and 301089

#202-6718 Grant Rd - $219,900 (HST included)$219900...$5000 cash rebate to Buyer if bought by XMAS...100% fi nancing. 2bed 2bath Brand new downtown Sooke strata at 6718 Grant. Your Christmas Tree Could Be Sitting In This 4-plex Unit Close To City Center. Expansive Views of the Sooke Hills. Wonderful Opportunity to be a Home Owner with 100% Financing Available Net HST Included in Price. Move in Today and Enjoy a Bright South Facing Back Deck, Well Appointed Kitchen, Engineered Hard Wood Floors, Heated Tiles, Appliance Package, Blinds and a Fenced Yard Professionally Landscaped with Sprinkler System on Raised Beds. Pet Friendly. Bonus Limited Common Green Space with the ease of condo living. Don't hesitate on this lovely unique home built by top notch Builder Larry Champagne. MLS# 302074

karenlove.com [email protected]

Proudly Marketed by

Karen Love 250-727-5868

Bon Hollier 250-514-8007

RE/MAX Alliancekarenlove.com

The Pink Wall Hair SalonEmbrace Your New Style

By Appointment Only

Call 250-208-8460

Grand Opening SpecialYour Choice of cut and colour or cut and highlights for only $70. Don’t miss out!

Call Chantelle today!!!!

Located in Sooke

NOW OPEN!NOW OPEN! Alanna BrooksCertifi ed all breed groomer

778-425-1757Call for your appointment today!

[email protected] www.dtailgrooming.com 1757 Marathon Lane, Sooke BC V9Z 0S5

# 1 0 4 - 8 0 0 K E L LY R D. L A N G F O R D B C 2 5 0 - 5 9 0 - 6 9 6 0 O A K B AY B I K E S . CO M

10% OFF ALL KIDS’ BIKES10% OFF HARO BMX BIKES

Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!

OAK BAY BICYCLESW E S T S H O R E

Page 5: Sooke News Mirror

Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

The Capital Regional District may have jet-tisoned the kitchen scrap collection pro-gram for the time being but plans were made to have the truck loads of organic materials come to Sooke to be made into compost.

Apparently the Dis-trict of Sooke staff had met with principals of South Island Organics to tour them around a site at the sewer waste-water treatment plant where they might pro-cess the compost.

Paul Hooper, general manager of South Island Organics, said they held a public meeting in Sooke in the spring of 2010 to outline their plans to build a com-posting facility.

“It shouldn’t be any big secret, we had a lot of discussions and meetings,” said Hooper.

Mayor Wendal Milne said the idea was looked at as the district pays about $150,000 a year to haul bio-solids to the landfill.

“We’re just musing,” said Milne, “to see if there is a business opportunity for Sooke. We talked generally, there is nothing con-crete.”

Milne said the issue was whether Sooke would want to do it. Any composting busi-ness would need to be located close to a sewer treatment plant.

The long and the short of this story, said Hooper, is that the whole project is on hold. South Island Organics was selected as the private-sector corporation that would turn kitchen scraps into compost.

Hooper said they planned to use high temperatures to kill any pathogens in the waste and the resulting

compost would then be sold, with locals getting free Class A compost yearly.

“It’s stalled right now, we had the lowest price and we had a good site selected,” he said.

Apparently what came forward as an issue was the trucking of the kitchen waste, which would have been approximately 14,000 tonnes annually from throughout the CRD. The trucking angle has to be restructured because some munici-palities have union truckers while others do not. The kitchen waste would have been hauled to three transfer stations, said Hooper, and trucks with large capacity would bring the material into Sooke

every few days.“The truck traffic

would have been mini-mal,” he said.

Hooper said the CRD is delaying any deci-sions until spring and a new RFP would be put out then.

This is valued at about $4.3 million per year to the contract winner.

Meanwhile Saanich is launching a curbside collection pilot project next April and the City of Victoria is launching a similar pilot project in January 2013. Vic-toria will truck their kitchen scraps 48 kilo-metres over the Mala-hat, although the Sooke site would cut the trip down to 38 kilometres.

The Saanich News reports that once South

Island Organics secures a feedstock contract they could be open within six months.

“It has to be a good deal for Sooke,” said Milne. “There are tons of environmental issues.”

With files from Saan-ich News

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS • A5

Composting business looks at Sooke site

Submitted photo

In case of emergency

Firefighters from Sooke and Langford donned colourful chemical protection suits to participate in a four-day Hazardous Materials Operations course in Sooke on the weekend. They are pictured here practicing decontamination procedures leaving from a simulated chemical spill.

SKATE RENTALS INCLUDED!

(LIMITED SUPPLY OF RENTAL SKATES, PLEASE BRING YOUR

OWN IF YOU HAVE THEM)

JOHN VERNON“Sooke’s Real Estate Professional”

Sooke’s #1 Remax Real Estate Agent Since 1991*TESTIMONIAL #140

“Thanks so much for your recent assistance in selling our home. Your market knowledge & professionalism truly stand you apart from the crowd. From the fi rst time we met you it was obvious you know the markets inside out & you understood exactly what our objectives were regarding selling our house & purchasing a new one. If we sell again we will be making only one call. Thank you.” A. Bailey & K. HeiseCall John today for THOROUGH, COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and PROVEN RESULTS. - ALWAYS.

www.johnvernon.com*Victoria Real Estate Board MLSe m a i l : J o h n @ J o h n V e r n o n . c o m

JOHN VERNONB.A., C.H.A.

250-642-5050camosun westside

What? Christmas?

OMG, I totally forgot.

Gift cards, gift baskets, fresh

coffee, t-shirts,

Linda’s Toques and more!

All at The Stick. Phew!

6715 Eustace Road•

Up Otter Point Roadthen left on Eustace

250-642-5635

Dec 24: Closed Dec 25, 26: ClosedJan 1: ClosedTwitter@thesticksooke

Jean’s BeadsTreat yourself to something special

Semi-precious stones from around the world

Necklaces • Earrings • Bracelets • Beautiful Baltic Amber

• Baby Teething • Raw Amber Necklaces

OPEN WEEKENDS

250-642-25201591 Whiffen Spit

Please join us at our Constituency Office

Monday, December 19, 4:00pm to 7:00 pmA2–100 Aldersmith Place, Victoria

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Information: 250-405-6550. No RSVP required.

We gratefully accept donations of non-perishable food for the Food Bank.

Randall Garrison

MP ESQUIMALT–

JUAN DE FUCA

We are here to assist constituents with Federal government programs and services.

SERIOUS COFFEE SOOKEFri-Sat 7pm ...Check

Full Feature Movieson the Big Screen at

THE OPEN LENSTHE OPEN LENSon Facebook for Listings

Page 6: Sooke News Mirror

A6 • NEWS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Women’s shelter receives needed suppliesBenjamin YongSooke News Mirror

This Christmas, the Sooke Tran-sition House

Society is getting the gift of diapers.

Seventh Generation, a cleaning and personal care company with a focus on sustainability and using environmen-tally-friendly materials and ingredients, is donat-ing over 31,000 diapers to select women’s shelters across Canada. Sooke was one of the chosen ones, and is receiving 5,500 (140 packages), said marketing represen-tative Jana Madill.

“We looked at wom-en’s shelters, needy shelters across the country and really ran-domly chose shelters that gave us a wide rep-resentation,” she said.

“We’re hoping through programs like this (we can) increase (our) distribution across Canada.”

The initiative started in 2010 as a result of the American-based com-pany wanting to “con-nect with the Canadian community at large.”

Madill said their focus this year was to reach

more women in need and expand nationally. Seventh Generation was founded in 1988 in Ver-mont, but has only had a presence in Canada for the last 10 years — their products are com-monly found in health food stores and chains like London Drugs and Thrifty Foods.

Other than B.C., Ontario, Alberta, Que-bec, and Nova Scotia were also recipients. Two or three other shel-ters on the Island were selected, and eight to 10 on the Mainland.

“There’s no catch to them at all. It was a fan-

tastic day when we got to make the calls to the shelters and said ‘we just want to give you some diapers.’”

Arlene Rees, execu-tive director of the Sooke Transition House Society, said they were obviously thrilled to hear the news.

“(The diapers are) something we can extend to many fami-lies,” said Rees. “Dia-pers are a very expen-sive item, especially disposables. And no one has the facilities and time to wash them like in the old days.”

The society runs the

only transition house — that she said is often mistaken for helping women transition out of prison — this side of Victoria that services Metchosin to Port Ren-frew.

“It’s for women (who are often financially marginalized) and chil-dren who are escaping situations of domestic abuse or violence,” said Rees, who added the location is undisclosed to protect its residents.

Some of the diapers will be distributed to people in need in the community, and the rest will be kept on site for emergencies. There is room at the govern-ment-funded shelter, that provides food, clothing, living space and transportation, for up to nine women and children at a time. There is also a local program office at 6649 Sooke Road with coun-sellors on hand to offer help.

The diapers are avail-able to all women in the community. For more information, call the office at 250-642-2544, or visit their website at www.sooketransition-housesociety.com.

Benjamin Yong photo

Tracy Holmes, manager of the Sooke Transition House Society, and Arlene Reese, executive director, hold up some boxes of the diapers donated by Seventh Generation.

Hunter Bath photo

Towards Sooke as seen by 13-year-old Hunter Bath.

Benefi ts of Metal Roofi ng Metal roofs are attractive and come in a broad spectrum of colors and designs.

Metal roofi ng is non-combustible and provides fi re resistance.

Metal roofs are low maintenance and long lasting, resisting decay, discoloration and mildew.

Metal roofs have excellent performance in wind resistance, water, snow, and iceshedding. They are also hail resistant.

Metal roofs provide an excellent method for re-roofi ng existing roofs and increase your building’s value.

Metal roofs are energy effi cient.

DISCOVER YOUR LEAKING ROOF JUST WON’T HOLD UP ANY LONGER?

A Metal Roof Won’t Let You Down!

Call for Call for your your FREE FREE QuoteQuote

250-382-5154WE’VE MOVED!

875 Viewfi eld Rd.

John Horgan MLA Juan de Fuca

Annual Christmas Open HouseThursday, December 15th, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm800 Goldstream Avenue (corner of Goldstream Avenue and Peatt Road)Light snacks and refreshments will be served.Call 250-391-2801 for information. No RSVP required.

Cordially invites you to attend his

We will gratefully accept donations for the food bank.

Smell gas?Get out, then call: FortisBC’s 24-hour Emergency Line at 1-800-663-9911, or 911.

Natural gas is used safely in homes across B.C. everyday. FortisBC adds an odourant that smells like rotten eggs or sulphur. If there’s a leak, you’ll smell it.

FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (08/11 11-001.5A)

Safety.We’ve got our best people on it.

Sooke to Sidney

380-2662Since 1969

PromptService

GUTTER CLEANING • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING

CONCRETE • ROOFING • MASONRY SEALANTS

GUTTER REPAIR • GUTTER PROTECTION

CARPET CLEANING • ROOF DE-MOSSING

Gutter Cleaning,Repair & Installation

Sooke Community AssociationSooke Community Association

AGMAGMwill be held in thewill be held in the

Dining Room of theDining Room of theCommunity HallCommunity Hall

at 7:30 on at 7:30 on Thursday, December 15th, 2011Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Page 7: Sooke News Mirror

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS • A7

Jordan River in a 1920s winterIt’s hard to imagine,

sometimes, the impact one individual can have on a community’s his-tory. Such a man was Duncan Irving Walker, superintendent for V I Power Company, whose home is shown centre left.

If you were standing near the (now aban-doned and derelict) powerhouse, built in 1910, looking towards the sea, this scene would have met your eyes in the early 1920s. Though the road con-nection to Sooke may have been impassable through winter snow-fall, the community was self-contained, with its own facilities and com-missary.

When D I Walker was charged with the responsibility of tapping the resources of the Jordan Meadows and Bear Creek watersheds to create a hydro-elec-tric system that could power the city of Victo-ria, he was equal to the job. He understood that in addition to the engi-neering skills needed to build the vast power system, with its dams and reservoirs, 5 1/4 mile flume, penstocks, powerhouse with its turbines, and tailrace, he needed to build a community where the workers would be happy.

By 1920 Jordan River

had its own school, orchestra, tennis and badminton courts, basketball teams, a company guest house, operators’ homes and a thriving social life. The scope of the enterprise was such that 1,000 men were employed early on, requiring bunkhouses and cook-houses plus a small hospital.

A narrow-gauge rail-way was built to haul supplies to the higher elevations, where a sawmill and working camps were estab-lished, generally expe-riencing deep snow in

winter. Drawn at first by horses, then a steam locomotive, the loco-motives that came later were gas-powered.

Sharing the river val-ley during this time, Michigan Pacific Lum-ber, later Canadian Puget Sound Lumber and Timber Company, also employed hun-dreds of men. We have been told that the struc-ture in the right rear was the roundhouse, housing locomotives, but we are uncertain whether this round-house was part of the extensive rail logging operations or was used

by the power company.D I Walker and his

wife Katherine raised three sons and two daughters who also took an active part in community life. V I Power became B C Elec-tric and later B C Hydro. In retirement, “D I” built the Jordan River Hotel in 1935. This enterprise remained a hub of the rapidly-changing com-munity until it burned to the ground in 1984.

Elida Peers, Historian

Sooke Region Museum

SRHS photo

Jordan River was a lot busier in the 1920s than it is now. Picured are some of the homes which were located close to the powerhouse.

PembertonHolmes.com | 2–6716 West Coast Road, Sooke | t: 250-642-3240

For ALL your REAL ESTATE Needs!

Jacquie Jocelyn

Mike Williams

Nancy Vieira

Diane Alexander

Rainee Mayo

Brendan Herlihy

Bill Mills

Kerstin Sykes

Shayne Fedosenko Deana Unger

Donna Grim

Stacey Scharf

Daniela NovasadovaAndy Leimanis Fiona Phythian

Your SookeReal EstateProfessionals Sue Daniels

Managing Broker

ACREAGE, SHOP, BARN NEW PRICES!!!

$539,900SHOP 42’X22’, 12’ clearance & Automotive Hoist, with 60 amp subpanel 120/240 wired for welder! Parking for 8+ vehicles, RV, boat. Barn with 2 stalls and Chicken House both on concrete pad. Paddock area. Garden area. Secluded Country Home minutes from Sooke on 1.13 Acres. Three bedrooms up with additional three bedrooms and den downstairs. Call to arrange easy viewing!

NANCY VIEIRA

$339,900Get into the market with character. 3 bed-room home has many updates but still re-tains the character of the 1920’s. Original hardwood fl oors throughout. Updated kitch-en and bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Vinyl win-dows, 200 amp service, 60 gallon hot water tank and metal roof. This .28 acre lot has fruit trees, raised beds and storage! Call to-day and don’t be disappointed.

DONNA GRIM

$676,900Situated on probably the best lot in De-mamiel Creek Estates, this home has over 3000 sq ft. of living space, with 5 beds/3baths. Extra features include heat pump, electric furnace, hot tub, 800 sq. ft. wrap around deck. The property also fea-tures a massive 3 bay garage with 12 ft. ceil-ings, workshop, shed & chicken coop. A must see!

BRENDAN HERLIHY

$129,90039 Acres, city water.

No HST on purchase price.**************************

$172,900No HST on purchase price. Hydro, water, telephone, sewer and high speed internet are at the lot line.

ANDY LEIMANIS

$387,8003 bed, 2 bath FAMILY HOME

on large level lot!**************************

$140,000Spacious, 3 bed, 2 bath, private yard in

Lannon Creek Park.

STACEY SCHARF

CHARACTER HOMEPORT RENFREW BUILDING LOTS! QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT

Camosun Westside2042 Otter Point Rd.

JOANNE

COOPER

250-642-4100

Feel like you are on vacation all year long. This 3 bed 3 bath home has been tastefully updated to create a delightful and comfortable home. Open plan with wood oors offers relaxed and cozy living with panoramic ocean views. Upstairs, the master bed suite with vaulted ceiling looks out over Gordon’s Beach to the Strait and Olympic Mts. Oversize garage and separate studio. Offered at $495,000.

www.sookerealty.ca

WONDERFUL WESTCOAST LIFESTYLE!

JOHN

VERNON, PREC

250-642-5050

EUROPEAN INSPIRED, BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED FAMILY HOME $399,900

PRESTIGIOUS WHIFFIN SPIT. Inspired & extensively renovated in the nest european tradition. Truly beautiful 4BR, 4BA, 2088sf family home incl 1BR unauth suite. Ceramic tiled front porch. Dbl French doors open to marble tiled entry. LR w/bay window & oor-ceiling brick FP. DR opens thru dbl French doors to private patio. New kitchen w/burnished wood cabinets, crown mouldings, copper panelling, marble counters & backsplash, counter top range & wall oven. Marble 2pce BA & laundry rm. Up: cherry oors, main 4pce marble BA w/soaker tub & 3BRs incl 17x10 MBR w/marble ensuite. Lush, lvl, landscaped .32ac w/shrubs, evergreens & Monkey Tree. Backing large forested acreage for privacy. Stroll to renowned Whif n Spit Beach & Pk. Outstanding Value!. MLS#301827.

Photos:www.johnvernon.com

ELLEN

BERGERUD

250-818-6441

A GREAT BUY IN A BUYER’S MARKET!CALL ELLEN TO VIEW!

Your Home is Your Investment in your Future. Enjoy this Great Location with Great Potential. On a quiet street for Duplex or Suite, Close to Park, Schools, Town Core, Bus Route, and on a quiet street with a private 1/4 acre yard, with distant views...Interest rates are great...Don’t hesitate! Call for a prompt showing and more information! Asking $349K.

CALL ELLEN BERGERUD (250)818-6441

BRUCE &

LINDA

MACMILLAN

250-642-4100

A NEW OUTBUILDING IS INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE!

New home on 2.76 acres PLUS separate workshop, studio, barn or ??? Drive down Phillips Rd. to a rural oasis in the Sooke River valley. Bright, open acreage high above the Sooke River with sweeping views of the Sooke Hills. New 3 bed 3 bath home built for country life with heat pump, satellite hook-ups, wired for generator, huge garage and unlimited RV parking. Open plan with large country kitchen, vaulted ceilings, living room replace, wood oors, plus many more custom build quality features. Country life at its best: far from the hustle and bustle, yet close to all amenities. HST included at $599,900.

www.sookehomes.com

Page 8: Sooke News Mirror

A8 • EDITORIAL www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

EDITORIAL Rod Sluggett PublisherPirjo Raits EditorBenjamin Yong Reporter

The Sooke News Mirror is published every Wednesday by Black Press Ltd. | 112--6660 Sooke Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0A5 | Phone: 250-642-5752 WEB: WWW.SOOKENEWSMIRROR.COM

The positives of mammograms

On this sunny morning I’m eat-ing healthy stuff, the berries, organic grains trying to do my part about being responsible for one’s health. Here is my story about breast cancer.

It’s early September (2011). I am down at the Sunriver Commu-nity Allotment Gardens harvesting food for the food bank with my pals. “Oh no,” I call out. “My mammogram appointment up Sooke is in 10 min-utes. I don’t think I’ll go, cause my t -shirt is dirty,” not to mention my hands. Good ol’ farm dirt.

To make a long story short I do go after encouragement from my friends... oh who cares about the dirty t-shirt.

Within four working days I get the call - you need more imaging at VGH. Right away I got the first biopsy. There was no guessing at this small lump - however I was hop-ing there might be and prayed that I would fall in to that 94 per cent category - there won’t be anything wrong, just a lump. Dammit, I was in the 6 per cent. And thank goodness I did this biopsy and more imaging, the tumour would never have been detected by me or my doc, it was too small. But, after several medical consults a mastectomy soon there-after was done, as well as numerous excisional and node biopsies. We needed GOOD pathology tests.

It took a long time to get the oncology consultation. I only got it Dec. 1 at the cancer agency. I had been triaged as not urgent. Everyone took their time to get it “right” in the health care system. I do not believe for a moment anyone took unneces-sary action. Even now, a day after the visit to the oncologist, they will seek a second opinion on the pathol-ogy testing.

I am lucky, it could be way worse. This grade three tumour, even though removed swiftly, still had some run away “brat” cancer cells. I will now live with cancer. I am told there is no cure. Yes, there is treat-ment, and the science of forecasting “reoccurrence” is still very much on the edge of a frontier. It’s like a les-son in mathematics - probabilities. That is okay.

I found the cancer agency to be incredibly honest, candid and not recommending any procedure that may be viewed as unnecessary — not even chemo, after all it only reduces your risk of reoccurrence or mortality by four per cent. So why do that? Life is all a bit risky. I will opt for the slam dunk hormone therapy.

I share this story with you because with my friends, far too many woman friends, they all benefitted from early detection by mammogram... and they all lead reasonably fit lives, and we are all foodies and eat the right stuff... BUT, am I ever going to be an advocate for screening, and not worry about the dirty t-shirt and perhaps dirty finger nails.

I find it quite remarkable and somewhat uncanny that I live in a small town yet know of at least six women out here who all had breast cancer detected by mam-mogram screenings. Are the stats wrong? Why is it I know of what feels like so many? And this is only in the last two-and-a-half months.

Before September of this year I knew zip about breast cancer, other than we are all to keep looking for lumps, and maybe if you find one get it cut out. End of story. I had no idea breast cancer was so danger-ous feeding other cancers elsewhere in your body either through the blood or lymph systems. The lump part is the least of your worries.

I’m 68, and the learning curve for me is steep, but I can’t believe how lucky I am that this was caught... we could say early, but it was not early enough to stop the cancer cells from “getting away” beyond the breast. Two years ago there was nothing in the breast. Now two years later its already stage three. Huh?

One more thing — I will never use words like “why me,” or refer to it as a “battle” with cancer. I am going to be positive, accepting and carry on with a healthy lifestyle which I think are the most important steps to being responsible... the rest should come fairly easy.

Phoebe DunbarSooke

Mammograms do save lives

A rare and

unified council

OUR VIEW

We’re off to a good start. At the first “real” council meeting on Monday night, the newly elected council got the two thumbs up. There was no bickering, animosity or dissension. Council actually unanimously agreed on most issues and when they finally got down to business, it went quickly.

Mayor Wendal Milne held true to his election promises of reviewing spending, being more open and transparent and listening to the public. By opening up the floor to the public at the end of

the formal council meeting, he gave people the chance to speak candidly about issues they were concerned about. And it worked, folks came up to speak and they weren’t intimidated. This appears to be a very approachable

council and hats off to Milne for following through.

Inviting the public to sit on review committees is also a positive step forward. There are always un-elected people who have insight and vision which can come to a good use in a public way. It will also likely stop some of the seething resentment seen at the last council meetings.

It is still honeymoon time and we have to remember that not all items that come before council will be favoured by the public. There are vestiges of past agreements to consider and follow through on. There will also be some tough decisions made that may not feel so great, but the business of running a district still has to go on. Let’s hope the public, staff and council can see the light at the end of the tunnel and work together to make Sooke an even greater place to live and work.

It is still honeymoon time...

How to reach us:

Phone 250-642-5752; fax 250-642-4767

Rod Sluggett [email protected]

Harla Eve [email protected]

Pirjo Raits [email protected]

Benjamin Yong [email protected]

Rod Sluggett, Joan Gamache [email protected]

Joan Gamache [email protected]

Steve Arnett [email protected]

Frank Kaufman [email protected]

Harla Eve, [email protected] Sluggett

General:

Publisher:

Office Manager:

Reporter:

Advertising:

Circulation:

Production Manager:

Creative Services:

Classifieds:

Editor:

Agreement #40110541

2010 WINNER

OTHER VIEWS

Page 9: Sooke News Mirror

Adopt a pet, save a life

I am writing to say when I see and hear about the abuse of poor defenseless ani-mals that actually hap-pens everyday here in B.C., it’s a sad state of affair. We as a commu-nity must do whatever we possibly can to pre-vent this catastrophe.

I have a hard time to believe there is actually scum out there who abuse, starve, beat and I could go on and on but you get the picture.

We have to toughen the laws and we must help the wonderful SPCA who do their best to save, feed, shelter and try to find homes for these poor crea-tures of God’s making.

So please help save a life and adopt a pet — you won’t regret it. My heart goes out to all who care.

God bless all of you who give a helping hand and donations to save the beautiful ani-mals who did nothing wrong but want a safe, loving, happy home. The longer you wait the longer they suffer. God will repay you with great kindness.

Ben ArsenaultSooke

Sharing the lights with others

On Dec. 6 my wife was leaving for work

in the wee hours of the morning. Upon opening the door she found an envelope, an ornament,and a candy-cane.

Inside the enve-lope was a packet of hot chocolate and an unsigned letter contain-ing the following com-ments on the lights we put up for the Christ-mas season.

“When I was a little girl, My Dad would pack us up in the car and take us out for a drive to look at Christ-mas lights.

“Afterwards we would have hot choco-late and talk about our favorite lights.

“It really is the one memory that means Christmas to me.

“I think seeing those lights put me in the Christmas spirit more than anything else, (even Santa!)

“I am so happy I can now continue that tra-dition with my chil-dren, because of the hard work of thought-ful good spirited people like yourself.

“Thank you for put-ting up such a beautiful display!

“It’s gorgeous!!” To the mystery per-

son who wrote the let-ter:

You made our day.Thank you for tak-

ing the time to share your thoughts. If we have brought back just one memory from your past then we have

accomplished our goal.P.S. The ornament

you left will find a home on our Christmas tree as a reminder of your kind words. Be sure to come by again, we’ve added a “few” more lights.

Thank you again. Rick and Krista

MorganPineridge Place

Sooke

Unexpected visitors are a worry

I know from time to time you print sto-ries about local animal sightings so I thought I’d pass this on. We have spoken to some of our neighbours and the conservation office.

Last night there was a bear on the dead end portion of Helgesen Road across from the farm. It was seen going through a garbage can down the road and then scared away by the owners. It then ran our way. Although I only heard it and didn’t actually see it there were a few things left behind that leave no doubt that it paid a visit. It wouldn’t have found any food here because we don’t have any garbage, plants or food in our backyard but it broke through the latticing at the top of our fence, left these claw marks and left a

large ‘pile’ in our yard which I caught my dogs feasting on!

The important point that I wish to share is that I thought since our backyard is completely enclosed (including a completely fenced in balcony area) I wouldn’t have to worry too much about bears. I never thought they would bother trying to come in because where would they go. This bear dropped about 6 feet into our patio area, went up our stairs to our raised backyard, left his ‘pile’ and then found a way out thank-fully without breaking anymore of our fence.

I am already very cautious because of previous sightings of both cougar and bear but I had no idea it would venture in even when there was no food. I think when the neighbour scared it away from their gar-bage cans it just high tailed it wherever it could go and once it was far enough away from there then it took a moment to relieve itself in our yard. So even if you don’t have anything to eat outside, your neighbours may, so you should still be bear aware.

Shannon RempelSooke

Talking about the “A” word

Re: Our View: Dare I say the “A” word? Sooke News Mirror, Dec.7, 2011.

While I agree in prin-ciple that Victoria area fiefdoms should be amalgamated, there is a substantial risk.

A larger entity has the same risk of misbe-haviour as a small one, it just affects more peo-ple. We see the control-minded mentality in the Capital Regional District (CRD) for example.

The CRD should stick to water and sewer. Some think transporta-tion as well. Though if politicians were ratio-nal they would have shared-service entities.

BTW, Oak Bay’s police force is an example of a sensible approach by a small fiefdom – they contract specialized functions to Saanich.

Deliver by mail or hand to our office, or e-mail editor@sooke newsmirror.com.

Letters should be 300 words or less, and we may edit for length, tone and accuracy. Please include con-tact information - address and phone number.

Letters

LETTERS

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com LETTERS • A9

What do you think about the initiatives that Wendal Milne is

implementing? I.e. hiring freezes and stopping tax increases. ?

Definitely. Anything to save money.

Gary Burga

I think it’s a good idea. I used to work in government,

there’s too many people.

Agnes Wansink

Sounds good, I hope it’s realistic.

Taylor Laurie

I hope he can do it, it’s better than the projected (tax) increases from the

previous council.

Dick Zandee

YOUR VIEW

Cont’d on page 10

Feature listing

SELLING SOOKE SINCE 1985

Sooke Santa SkateSeaParc Rec Center Sunday December 18, from 2:00 - 3:00pm.

Join us this Sunday for our 19th Annual Sooke Santa Skate! Bring the whole Family. Skate, meet Santa, have fun and help a less fortunate family enjoy Christmas. Free Hot Chocolate and Hot Dogs. Admission by donation. Non-perishable food item or cash. See you there!

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com LETTERS • A9

Page 10: Sooke News Mirror

Perhaps Esquimalt should have engaged Victoria police in the same way, before the B.C. government had to step in.

Small fiefdoms on the West Shore: Steps can be taken to start the pro-cess. Inter-jurisdiction agreements for mutual aid by services like fire and police should already be in place – if not I say “negligence”, as informal coopera-tion is not enough. (I’ve heard of several cases of good cooperation such as Saanich/Victo-ria and Saanich/RCMP in handling vehicles going between jurisdic-tions and confusion at the border as was the case when the bicyclist was killed at Burnside and Harriet recently.)

Emergency dispatch should be integrated right away. Their radio system is – CREST – though I’m puzzled why Saanich answered a call from well inside Esquimalt. (Then exhibited the Saanich emergency services attitude).

In a few cases poli-ticians have done the right thing. The Seattle WA area used to have an entity called “Metro” to handle water, waste, and perhaps other things. They voted themselves out of existence by integrat-ing with King County, thereby eliminating one-

layer of government. (Seattle and immediate suburbs to the south and north, plus east of Lake Washington quite a ways, are in King County. Though there are oddities – a small place east of Monroe, accessible in practi-cal terms only through Snohomish County, is in a far corner of King County so should be hived off).

The proper solu-tion to the risk of bad behaviour by a big or small entity is to get government out of the lives of individuals. The behaviour of the CRD in areas that aren’t a municipality, and of Saanich government, toward people want-ing to build housing is shameful. Keith Sketchley Saanich

A10 • LETTERS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

LETTERSCont’d from page 9

Under the “B”

Pirjo Raits photo

Bingo is a popular activity for many Sooke area residents. The Sooke Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, located in the upstairs of the municipal hall, on Otter Point Road, has bingo on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.

250-642-6112info@sookereg ionchamber. com

Sooke Region Chamber of CommerceSooke Region Chamber of Commerce

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME

TO SOOKE’S NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Mayor Wendal MilneCouncillors:

DECEMBER MIXERThursday, December 15 5:30-7:30

6669 Horne Road Sooke Ocean ResortAll Welcome

Kevin PearsonHerb Haldane

Maja Tait Kerry Reay

Rick Kasper Bev Burger

2205 Otter Point Road, SookePhone: 250-642-1634

Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected]

website: www.sooke.ca

Committee Volunteers

Applications are invited from Sooke residents or business owners interested in serving on a Council committee. Volunteer members on committees and commissions help Council with making decisions by making recommendations.Council is currently looking for volunteers for the following committees:

Sooke Economic Development CommissionFinance and Administration Committee

Community Grant CommitteeLand Use Committee

Protective Services CommitteeSooke Program of the Arts Committee

If you are interested in volunteering please submit a completed Appointment Application form available at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall or at www.sooke.ca by 4:30 pm, Friday, January

13, 2012 to:

Bonnie Sprinkling, Corporate Offi cer

District of Sooke

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2

fax: 250-642-0541

[email protected]

For information on the District of Sooke committees, please go to the District website www.sooke.ca.

Upcoming Public Meetings

There are no scheduled meetings until January 9, 2011This schedule is subject to change.

Please call 250-642-1634 to confi rm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca

2011 Homeowner Grants and

Overdue Property TaxesProperty owners with unpaid property taxes are reminded that the outstanding amount will begin to accrue interest starting on January 1, 2012.

If you are eligible for a 2011 homeowner grant and have not yet applied, please drop into the Municipal Hall or go online at www.sooke.ca as soon as possible to complete an application.

Tax payments may be made at the Municipal Hall and at most fi nancial institutions. Payments may also be dropped through the mail slot at the Municipal Hall outside of offi ce hours. Applications and payments can be dropped through the

mail slot between Christmas and January 3, 2012 and will

be received as at December 31, 2011.

The Victoria Regional Transit Commission invites residents to serve on the Access Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC). ATAC provides advice to the Commission and BC Transit regarding accessible transportation and custom transit issues. The Committee meets up to four (4) times per year.

The Commission will consider applications from seniors, individuals with disabilities, persons representing organizations that provide services or represent persons with disabilities, seniors or caregivers. Appointments to ATAC are for two years. The application should focus on skills and experience that you can bring to ATAC including any experience with transit services. The deadline is January 3,

2012. If you have any questions, please call 250.995.5726.

Call for Interest

Victoria RegionalTransit Commission

www.bctransit.com

1301

Page 11: Sooke News Mirror

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS • A11

Little buskers

Pirjo Raits photo

Eleven-year-olds Alana, left and Tekahra were busking outside Western Foods on Saturday raising funds for the Journey Middle School band.

There are a number of ongoing collections going on for the Sooke Food Bank, the Christmas Bureau and the Candy Cane Run to name a few. Be generous this holiday season, it’s tough out there for many people. There is a box for food bank donations located at the Sooke News Mirror office.

Did you know?

All of the websites and email addresses in the advertisements in each issue of the Sooke News Mirror are high-lighted in the e-edition of the paper, making it easy for you to go to the website to check out the businsses web page or to email the advertiser.

The e-edition of the Sooke News Mirror is located on the bottom right of the web edition at www.sookenewsmir-ror.com. Click on: Lat-est edition and see the paper online as it is iny-our hand.

You can go to web-site for the photo-graphs our staff has taken this week (which you can purchase) as well as news updates, local events, opinions, views as well as provin-cial news.

The Sooke News Mir-ror is your source for community events.

Well Boys, it's X-Mas shopping time............

@ Le Sooke SpaHappy Wife, Happy Life... Treat your loved to Spa Gift Card, in ANY $ NumerationWe have Gift Baskets and X-mas Stockings for the whole family,even the family Dog!

Visit us during our extended shopping hours, Dec 18-24 9:00am-9:00pmFor ALL your x-mas needs!

Serving & Supporting Sooke 14 years!Le Sooke Spa

2915 Otter Point Rd250 642-7995

www.lesookespa.com

Located in the heart of Sooke on the corner ofSooke Road and Otter Point Road.

FINALLY!

V.I.P DENTAL CARE NOWCONVENIENTLY LOCATED

IN YOUR BACKYARD

SOOKE

BOOK NOW WITHDR. TERA GROFF

(778) 425-4140

VISIT US ONLINE ATWWW.ACADEMYDENTALSOOKE.COM

OR IN PERSON AT 6689 SOOKE ROAD

Finally, Sooke residents

can take their dental care

to the next level with

advanced general and

cosmetic dentistry solutions.

MOTHER GOOSE

PROGRAMFOR 3 and 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN AND THEIR

PARENTS OR CAREGIVERSJoin us to learn rhymes,

songs and storiesSaseenos Elementary School

6066 Sooke RoadMondays, 2:30pm to 3:30pmJanuary 16 – March 5, 2012

Call to register for this FREE program

250-474-9833

Page 12: Sooke News Mirror

A12 • www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

SEE COMPLETE L IST OF SPECIALS ONLINE AT WWW.VILLAGEFOODMARKETS.COM

Fresh Meat

SeaFood

Bulk Foods

Producett ProduceProduce

VVillage Foodillage Food MarMarkketsets

Deli

Frozen DairyDairy NaturalFoods

Bakery

GroceryGrocery

FRESH FREE RANGETURKEYS

Will Be AvailableContact Our Meat Department to Reserve Yours!!

W e e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s W e d n e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 4 - Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 1 1 O p e n 7 : 3 0 a m - 1 0 : 0 0 p m , 7 d a y s a w e e k i n c l u d i n g h o l i d a y s # 1 0 3 - 6 6 6 1 S o o k e R o a d • L o c a l l y O w n e d • L o c a l l y O p e r a t e d •

B.C. Transit Bus Passes, Lottery Centre, Gift Certificates and Canada Postage Stamps • We reserve the right to limit quantities • Proud member of Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce

Ripple Creek Bone-in Butt or Shank Portion

Ham $4.17/kg................

$189

Deli Cooked

Turkey Breast....................................

$199

McCain

Rising Crust Pizzas760-900g......

$499

Dairyland Fat Free

Yogurt

650g..............$299

Island Bakery Organic

12 GrainBread

680g...........2/$700

Made in Store

PumpkinPies 9”.......

2 for $1200

Top Sweet Chinese Mandarin

Oranges 5 lb box..........

$298Northridge Farms

A.A.A. Beef Prime Rib

Oven Roast $17.61/kg.......

$799

Olympic Boneless (Whole or Half)

Toupie Ham $4.37/kg....... $198

Grimm’s Smoked

Sausage Rings 375g$449

Grimm’s

Garlic Sausage 300g$349

Gold Seal Smoked

Oysters85g.................99¢

Coca Cola

12 Pack.......3/$999

LevelGround

Coffee300g................

$599

Kellogg’s Vector or

Corn Flakes400-525g...........

$299

Pepsi2L.............

4/$500

Leclerc Assorted

Cookies and Snack PackCrackers300-350g.........99¢

Sun-Rype

Juices1L.............

2/$300

Silver Hills Squirrelly

Bread600g.............

2/$700

Bicks Gourmet

Pickles1L.................

$299

Charmin Ultra Double Roll

Bathroom

Tissue8 Roll..............

$499

Stove TopChicken or Turkey

Stuffi ng120g...............99¢

Robin Hood Quick

Oats1.35kg..........

2/$400

Royal City

Cranberry

Sauce348ml............99¢

Bakers

Chocolate

Squares170-225g...........

$369

Priority Canned

Cat Food156g............

2/$100

Black ForestHam...............................................

$149

Reg, Chili Lime or

Roasted Garlic Homous..$129

Smart Ones

Entrees 155-311g......2/$500

Green GIant

Vegetables 750g.....2/$500

Dairyland Aerosol

Whipping Cream 225g2/$500

Dairyland

Whipping Cream 1L......$399

Aunt Trudy’s Organic

Fillo Pockets 142g.... 2/$500

Harvest Sun Organic

Bouillon Cubes 6’s. 2/$500

Lucerne

Sherbet 946ml.......... 2/$500

Gold Rush Diced

Hash Browns 750g 2/$300

Blue Diamond

Almond Breeze 1.89L$349

Imperial

Margarine 1.36kg.........$399

Lundberg Organic

Rice Cakes 241-273g 2/$600

Nature Clean

Dishwasher Packs 24’s $599

Mince Meat

Tarts 6 Pack........................................ $349

Made in Store Finger

Shortbread 12 PK...........................$429

Med Size Meat or Vegetable

Lasagna ......................................$799

Cranberry or Garlic & Herb

Boursin Cheese 150g...............$499

Made in Store

Multigrain Bread 454g............$229

Dessert

Squares 6 Pack...............................$399

Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Tenderloin Grilling

Steak $28.63/kg..

$1299

Grade “A” Frozen

Turkeys 3.73/kg, Limit of 1......$169

Grimm’s

Pepperoni Sticks 450g....$499

Harvest Sliced

Bacon 500g....................$649

B.C. Grown!

Russet Potatoes 5lb bag..........

2/$300

Ocean Spray

Cranberries 340g......$198

B.C. Grown Gala

Apples $1.94kg.............88¢

Organic

Bananas $1.94/kg........88¢

Mexican

Red/Yellow/Orange

Peppers$4.37/kg..........

$198

Mexican Assorted

Squash $1.50kg.............68¢

Florida Field

Tomatoes $2.16kg......98¢

Organic

Broccoli $4.37/kg.........$198

OysterTubs8oz..........

$449

Cashews $249

White Chocolate Dipping

Wafers 79¢

Pacifi c Caught

Snapper Fillets $132

Island Pride Bacon Wrapped

Scallops 454g.$1099

Hickory Smoked

Almonds$189

Dark Chocolate Covered

Cranberries$179

Organic

Almonds $249

Marble Chocolate Covered

Coffee Beans $159

All VarietiesAll Varieties

+ dep+ dep

eaea eaea

eaea

eaea

+ dep.+ dep.

+ dep.+ dep.eaea eaea

eaea

eaea

eaea

eaea

eaea

eaeaeaea

/100g/100g

/100g

/100g

ea

/100g

ea

ea ea ea

eaea

/lb /lb

lb

ea

lb

lb

ea lb

lb

lb

eaea

/lb

ea

/lb

/lb ea

/100g/100g

/100g

/100g/100g /100g/100g

/100g/100g/100g/100g

98¢lb/2.16kg with $100 order

excluding Turkey

All Varieties Three Varieties

While Supplies Last

Fresh

Fresh

eaea

eaea

ea

Frozen

Page 13: Sooke News Mirror

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com • A13

WIN AWIN AXbox game systemBundle

DRAW DATESDRAW DATESDecember 14th & 21st!

INSTANT COUPONS!INSTANT COUPONS! I Pad 2 & 2 Gateway LAPTOPSI Pad 2 & 2 Gateway LAPTOPS

WIN!! 20 x $50 Gift Certifi cates

150 TurkeysTo Be

Won!!!!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS:SHOPPING HOURS:

Dec. 23rd 7am - 10pmDec. 24th 7am-6p.m.

Dec. CLOSEDDec. 26th 8-6p.m.

Dec. 27-30th 7:30am - 10pmDec. 31st 7am - 7pm

Jan. 1 8am- 7pm

Over $11,000 raised since Jan. 2010Over $11,000 raised since Jan. 2010

WIN A C ANUCKSWIN A C ANUCKSPRIZE PACKAGE!PRIZE PACKAGE!

2 tickets to the Canucksa night in a hotel

with a$150 Keg Gift Certi cate

and aBC Ferries Gift Card!

TO BE WON!!

S.Andrew HealBrian RuddickEllen BergerudPatricia HandyPat BruceInga StromkinsGlenda TyackeBonnie EnglishTerence McNamaraTertia AckincloseJohn & Rosanne LyleNoreen RourigueBrandy SudlowRichard McLeodPaige Mikkelson

Robert S ForemanJames B GilesErnestina WilsonChrystal AndersonJohn MaherTyson & Deb SchenkDon MillsAmy PetersSandra GeigerGraham PriorRoger & Sonja DesrosiersTim DavidsonKevin MayoErin FitchettMargaret Quigg

Les & Maureen ReynoldsJana Heins-KaemmerNeil JefferisBlanche OylerBonnie DemoeDeborah WarrenDebbie KingMichele MacHattieJodie ScottGina ChisholmMarissa StrainKate AndrzejewskiJudy LerchJan WarrenTania Phillips

Brian RuddickTodd GenerelixMona WolfertMichael DowneySherry JamiesonBob TullyCarrie PearsonMark HodgsonJoyce MacKinnonSue WaringDavid MalcolmLinda MayledMaureen IlesMichel Jansen-ReynaudChristine McWhirter

EARLY CHRISTMAS DRAW WINNERS

Page 14: Sooke News Mirror

A14 • COMMUNITY www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Making Christmas wishes come true

Benjamin Yong photo

Sooke firefighter Neil Stanley and daughter Darcy, 7, stand in front of their fire truck loaded with food donations in front of Village Foods last Saturday morning. It was the last weekend for Christmas Bureau volunteers collecting in front of the grocery stores, but this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the fire hall will open its doors for drop offs. Saturday is also the Santa Run and the fire department will be making its rounds handing out candy canes and picking up food donations throughout the community.

Irene Hamburg, Michelle Wright and Marie Toner-Cormier are our kitchen sales

and design specialists in our Langford store. They have an incredible eye for detail and will ensure your kitchen not

only looks good but is functional as well.

Book your appointment with us to discuss and create your plan.

We also supply vanities.

Introducing HERTCO EXPRESS 2.0

Our new contractor line of cabinetry offers 28 door styles and colours in a variety of fi nishes, like thermofoil, melamine, high

pressure laminates and hand stained wood.

SPECIAL OFFERReceive $100 Gas Card with the pur-

chase of HERTCO EXPRESS 2.0 cabinets valued at $2,500 or more when ordered between June 1st and August 31st, 2011.

LANGFORD2901 Sooke Road

250.478.5509

Let us design, supply & install your Dream Kitchen!

Let us design, supply & install

your Dream

Kitchen!

Page 15: Sooke News Mirror

B.C.’s agricul-tural land now has even

greater protection after legislation strengthen-ing the Agricultural Land Commission became law.

“The changes will enhance the opera-tional capacity of the Agricultural Land Com-mission in order to expand opportunities for farmers and ranch-ers,” said B.C. Agri-culture Minister Don McRae. “British Colum-bians value local food, local farmers and local farms, and the prov-ince has supported those values with this action.”

“The new legislation and related initiatives should rectify some of the concerns of the agriculture community, while securing land for food production,” said B.C. Cattlemen’s Association general manager Kevin Boon. “This will be extremely important to B.C.’s economy as we move towards an era where food will become one of the most sought-after resources any country can provide.”

As a result of the legislation, the Agricul-tural Land Commission is now able to:

• Increase enforce-ment within the Agri-cultural Land Reserve by involving qualified officials from other gov-ernment agencies and levels of government in enforcement activities.

• Place a five-year moratorium on repeat applications to the ALC and focus resources on core functions like pre-serving farmland and encouraging farming.

•Begin the transition to a more self-support-ing operating model by 2013, and prepare to augment provincial funding by charging certain fees.

• Ensure greater consistency and con-sideration of the ALC’s core values in regional panel decision-making by increasing the over-sight of the chair of the ALC.

The legislation is part of a comprehen-sive reform package that also includes $1.6 million in additional provincial funding, increased sharing of provincial resources, and a new minister’s bylaw standard restrict-ing building residential homes in the ALR.

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS• A15

Changes to ALR

Steve Arnett photo

West Coast sunset

AT THE PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORT

Give the gift of Rest and Rejuvenation this Season FOR ONLY $69.95!!!

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPA EXPERINCES FOR ONLY $69.95

45 MINUTE MASSAGE, CANDYCANE BODY SCRUB AND STEAM SHOWER

CANDYCANE PEDICURE WITH WARM STONE LEG MASSAGEREFRESHING CANDYCANE FACIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ocean Palm Spa in Sooke is offering a new annual SPA MEMBERSHIP FOR

ONLY $50!PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OFFER IS LIMITED

TO SOOKE AREA RESIDENTS ONLY

RECEIVE 15% OFF SPA SERVICES AND RETAIL PURCHASES, RECEIVE REWARD CARDS TO EARN FREE SERVICES AND ENJOY 5 FREE $25 GIFTCERTIFICATES FOR YOU TO GIVE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocean Palm now has a Registered Massage Therapist available for Medical Claims

Contact 250-642-3027 or www.oceanpalmspa.com for more details Valid at Ocean Palm Spa Sooke location only

Offer expires DECEMBER 31 2011 not valid with any other specials or promotions

Sooke Dance Studio presents

A traditional holiday ballet, classical with a “twist”.With special guest performers:

professional dancers David Beales and Suzy Vining.

Saturday, December 17, 5 pmSunday, December 18, 2 pm

Sooke Community Theatre

Adults $15Children/Seniors $10

Tickets available at Bee’s Knees

A fundraiser forSooke Family Resource Society

Information: 250 642-6607www.sookedancestudio.com

Sponsors:TechSecure Holdings Inc. /

Mark E.S. BernardSooke Home Hardware

The Prewett Family

OOnnllyy inin S Sooookkee

Think you know what this local treasure is and where to fi nd it?

Drop off your answer at the

Enter with your correct answer and

WIN A DINNER FOR 2in our Monthly Draw

Where Friends MeetHours: Lunch 11-4:30 Dinner from 4:30

2038 Otter Point Rd, Sooke

250 642-0566www.stonepipegrill.com

Name_______________________Phone_______________

Answer_________________________________________November Winner Lucille Barfi eld

Look for the online banking account number on your renewal form, pay for your CRD Licence and we will mail it to you!If you do not have an account number, contact our office and we will be happy to create one for you.Purchase before December 31, 2011 and save $5.Want to know more?Visit www.crd.bc.ca/animalContact CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services 250.478.0624 or 1.800.665.7899.

You can now purchase your 2012 CRD Dog Licence online!

Save the walkfor your dog.

Page 16: Sooke News Mirror

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Since Ken Knightwas 17, he’s owned about

70 cars, most of them modified, and he isn’tplanning to stop any-time soon.

Living in Sooke, Knight jokes thatthere’s “nothing else to do around here except cut the lawn.”

His current project isa regular head-turner in Sooke. Originally a 1930s two-door Model A Ford, it has beentransformed into what is commonly known asa “rat rod,” a custom car that blends the tra-ditional hot rod style with an unfinished rawlook as indicated by this particular speci-men’s imperfect paint and exposed engine bay.

Some rat rod build-ers exaggerate the look by purposely creating rusty body panels, but Knight said the paint,or what’s left on it, is the same as when itwas on the showroom floor.

“The body is in such good condition that I just thought, I’m going to leave it as-is,” he says. Sourcing it from a fellow at Qualicum Beach, Knight bought the frame separately from Victoria. One of the car’s many interest-ing features is its 110-horsepower motor thathas previously served more than one func-tion.

“The engine’s a 1950 Ford...a flathead V8 that actually came from the Sooke Mill. It

was what they call a swifter machine, which pulled the logs across the boom to tie ittogether.”

The engine wasrebuilt before Knight got his hands on it. Allhe’s done is repaint it and add a couple of car-buretors and an alter-nator.

The interior is also of interest — it’s been “channelled,” mean-ing Knight cut out the entire floor of the car and raised it four inches, reattaching it overtop of the frame,making the whole car sit much lower to the ground. He also made some custom alumi-num seats, gear shift surround and other bits and pieces. All the

work was done in his immaculate garage that would make any gear-head jealous. The blackand white checker-board flooring catches

the eye first, and then, looking up, the custom lift. There’s even a big-screen TV and an XBox360 video game console complete with racing

steering wheel and ped-als attached.

Astonishingly, Knight has no formal trainingbut has learned from “trial and error” andwhat he’s picked up from other mechanicsand hobbyists.

“I just putter (around),(it’s just) something to do.”

The street-legal Ford is only driven when the weather’s nice, when it can usually be foundat the A&W parking lot

in Sooke’s Evergreen Centre plaza where impromptu show-and-shines often take place.

But as soon as the sunshine turns to rain,Knight turns to his 2001 Chevy Xtreme pickupfor his A to B driving. Previously, his stablehas included a pot-pourri of domestics likea 1940 Ford Delivery, a 1955 Ford Thunderbird and a 1965 Pontiac GTO, to name just a few.

“I build ‘em — that

one there took me about three years justto get to where it’s at — and I just get to a point where it’s time for a change so I sell it, andstart something else.”

Future plans for theModel A include adding an air cleaner, a newdriver-side door and rear fenders. Knighthas also made a pattern for a hood, although he says it will only cover the top of the engine.

Gearhead loves puttering with cars

Benjamin Yong phot

Ken Knight with his custom-built 1930s Model A Ford.The engine, a 1950 Ford flathead V8 engine, was rescued from the Sooke Mill where it was used to move logs.

A16 • NEWS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Thank you for joining us for Santa in Sooke

at the Sooke Santa Clause Parade

It was a great success! $655.59 was raised

and donated to Toys for Kids in Sooke.

Windsor Plywood’s 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

14WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15THURSDAY DECEMBER

19%18%

STAIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS

RAILS, NEWELS& SPINDLESChoose from In-Stock wood or metal spindles & stair parts

OFFREG

PRICES

OFFREG

PRICES

16FRIDAY DECEMBER

20%

SAVE ON ALL IN-STOCK

CABINET HARDWARE, KNOBS, LEVERS & DOOR HARDWARE

Do it now & save...

OFFREG

PRICES

17SATURDAY DECEMBER

388

SOLID OAKHARD WOOD FLOORINGNAIL DOWN STYLE • PREFINISHED• 3/4” X 3 1/4” • 25 Year Mfr. Warranty• Select Grade • 3 Finishes

SQ. FT

WPLYWOOD

ALL VINYL & ENGINEERED WOOD

FLOORINGDo it now and

save...

STORE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM • SAT 9AM - 5:30PM • SUN - FAMILY DAY | 100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED • EASY ACCESS • LOTS OF PARKING • DELIVERY

Locally OwnedLocally Owned&& Operated Operated

8th DAY! 9th DAY! 10th DAY!7th DAY!

Windsor PlywoodWPLYWOOD

888 Van Isle Way, Westshore • 250-474-6111 • [email protected]

2120 Keating Crossroads, Saanich • 250-652-5632 • [email protected]

STSTSTSTSTSTSTOROROROROROREEEE HOHOHOURURSS: M MOONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM • SAT 9AM -

Windsor Gift Certifi cates...always a perfect fi t!

If you still haven’t found the right gift for the handy

person in your life, try a Windsor Gift Certifi cate

and let them pick out something themselves.

Available in your choice of denomination.

STSTSTS OORORR

A GIFTFOR YOU

Windsor Plywood

EventOn Now!

Page 17: Sooke News Mirror

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS • A17Contributed photos

Reader’s Photos of the Week

Left, Russell Davies spied this eagle feeding at Whiffin Spit.

Right, Lillian Trim shot this photo of a beautiful buck on farm property along Church Road.

Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Ellen Bergerud.

The Sooke News Mirror welcomes your good quality high- resolution photos, send them to: [email protected].

Submitted photo

Left, Marcie Gauntlett sent along this photo of a pair of cormorants.

Below, Margarita D o m i n q u e z ’ s dog Mona, goes swimming every morning, and is making “friends” with this swan.

The Revs. Alex and Nancy Nagy, Holy Trinity

SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424

SUNDAY SERVICE

10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministriesPastor Dwight Geiger

Email [email protected]

ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish

6221 Sooke Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am

Thursday Mass 10:30 amChildren’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm

Offi ce Hours: Tue-Wed 10-2, Thurs 2pm-4pm Rev. Fr. Michael Favero

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124

SUNDAY SERVICE

10:15 am Pre-Service Singing10:30 am Family worship

Rev. Dr Gordon KouwenbergParents Room and well equipped Nursery

HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church

1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES

December 24, 7pm25, 10am

Revs Dr. Alex and Nancy Nagywww.holytrinitysookebc.org

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLYSOOKE HARBOUR

6851 West Coast RoadPastor Eduardo Aristizabal

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am250.642.4822

Sel essly give of yourself and you give the very best! Thoughts and gifts for the Season; any season will do!* Start each day right; not with lists but with small thanksgivings; i.e. for the gift of the shower that refreshes; the gift of a new day lled with possibilities. Or the gift of the smell of a new fertile rain-soaked earth or a rainbow, The gift of music that delights and uplifts.* It’s a good time for writing, too. Christians refer to Jesus as the “Word made esh,” expressing the power of words to make the invisible come alive to us. So write to a friend; it will make visible that invisible reality of your affection. Let your words carry your heart’s feelings and strengthen the mystical bridge between you and your friends and loved ones. You’ll all grow in love and unity.* Make a call. But before you pick up the phone take time to be one with the person with whom you are about to speak. Be thankful for the gift of the telephone; it allows you hear and be present to another by voice; it makes time together possible.* Be grateful and thankful for the gift of your eyes, your taste and your good health; it opens you up to the immediate enjoyment of a precious gift that is easily forgotten until you are without.* Become a millionaire as these rituals of gratitude both enlighten and enliven us. But, if you continually engage in them you will become a millionaire. It’s true; you will because aware that you possess everything necessary, at every moment, to be happy.Rituals of thanksgiving become important tools for justice; for sharing our gifts with those who lack them. This is the season to become involved in the greatest prayer of gratitude, that of giving others both material and spiritual gifts. And you who practice these rituals with discipline and delight will become increasingly generous and grateful to God, yourself and to others.

The Pastor's Pen

SMOKED SALMON& SALMON GIFT PACKSE-FISH-ENT

OPEN:NOV. 21 - DEC. 23

Mon. - Fri 10:30 - 5:00

1941 Goodridge Road

Camosun Westside

Bookmark my Website: www.realestatesooke.com

Visit my website:

realestatesooke.com

1 ) E l l a R d . 7 2 9 2 , 1 A c re , P r i v a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P E N D I N G2 ) P y r i t e 2 1 7 4 , l a r g e y a r d . . s u i t e p o t e n t i a l . .3 ) 1 4 7 3 Wo o d c o c k … Wa t e r ’s E d g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4 9 9 , 0 0 04 ) S e a g i r t 2 7 … I d y l l i c s e a s i d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8 8 9 , 0 0 05 ) G r a n t R d 4 P L E X … o n l y o n e l e f t ! ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 4 , 9 0 06 ) S o l e n t 2 0 0 7 . . . R E D U C E D ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 4 9 , 0 0 07 ) W. C o a s t R d . # 1 4 - 7 1 0 9 C h a r m i n g ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 3 4 , 0 0 08 ) G r a n t R d . 6 8 4 5 … R E D U C E D ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4 3 9 , 0 0 09 ) G r a n t R d . 4 P L E X . . N O D N P Y M T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 1 4 , 9 0 01 0 ) C a b i n C re a t i o n s … i n c l s t o c k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 01 1 ) N a r i s s a 1 6 5 4 … + + VA L U E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 4 9 , 0 0 01 2 ) B e c h e r B a y 2 9 6 … R E D U C E D ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 9 9 , 0 0 01 3 ) 6 5 8 8 E a s t S o o k e R d W T R F N T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8 3 5 , 0 0 01 4 ) R h o d e n i t e , 6 8 3 3 … G re a t Fa m . H o m e . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 4 9 , 0 0 01 5 ) P y r i t e 2 1 7 4 , l a r g e y a r d . . . . s u i t e p o t e n i a l . . . . . . . . $ 3 4 9 , 0 0 01 6 ) B a r re t t 1 6 5 8 , D e a n P a r k , S i d n e y. . . B e s t B u y. . $ 5 4 5 , 0 0 0

Call ELLEN 818-6441For a FREE, NO OBLIGATION,

MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME!

The Royal Canadian LegionBr. #54 Phone: 250-642-5913

BONA FIDE GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOMEWhy not make it your Legion

HOLIDAY HOURS:December 24, 11-5

December 25, CLOSEDDecember 26, 11 - 5December 31, 11 - 5

New Years EveDinner and Dance

Tickets holders onlyDoors open 6:30

No Meat DrawDecember 24 & 31

No Steak NiteDecember 23 & 30

Capital Regional District

Project Grants provide funding for organizations whose primary mandate is in the arts.IDEA Grants provide funding for non-arts mandated organizations for arts programming.

PROJECT GRANTS – Friday, January 13, 2012IDEA GRANTS – Thursday, March 1, 2012For details please visit: www.crd.bc.ca/arts

CRD Arts Development Service625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7T: [email protected]

Watch for Grant Program Deadlines in 2012

Page 18: Sooke News Mirror

Empowering youth helps communitySome help would be appreciated

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Thanks to cur-rent coordina-tor Zia Holte,

the Sooke Junior Youth Empowerment Group has been reinvigorated after an almost two year absence.

Similar to a local-fo-cused Free the Children (a worldwide charity organization foster-ing youth activism), its mandate is to increase community engage-ment with local youth, and provide them with a sense of global citi-zenship.

Made up of about eight members aged 11 to 15, the group meets once a week on Thurs-day nights at 6 p.m. to practice team build-ing techniques and plan service projects. Working with Journey Middle School, their last endeavour was a Halloween food drive that managed to collect over 100-pounds of food that was donated to the Sooke Food Bank.

“The next one is at the end of February — a project for the home-less, collecting towels and soap and socks and making little bun-dles (for distribution),” said Holte.

She was involved with the previous itera-tion of the group, origi-nally started over a decade ago, for three years.

“It had been lagging for a while, a lack of leadership.”

Holte’s 13-year-old

son Adam is a member, and is also the reason she came on board.

“I got it started because if nothing else, I thought it would give him a safe place to be and hopefully offer some guidance and structure along the way.”

In the last few ses-sions, most of the time has been spent estab-lishing guidelines of conduct and defining rules of respect for members. Soon, they will turn more attention to their project for the homeless, as well as reinstating an old tradi-tion of regular visits to Ayre Manor. The kids visit seniors and listen to stories, sing songs and participate in other

activities.Organizing every-

thing is a lot of work, and Holte said she is looking for a little assis-tance.

“I would love some help, have an older teen — 17 to 22 — which we call an animator. Some-one who’s younger, (the kids) respond to this age group better than to the mommy,” she said.

Meetings take place at Holte’s house, to join or volunteer call her at 778-425-0999.

Submitted photo

Sooke Junior Youth Empowerment Group members Amber, Brianna and Genevieve work on posters and collection boxes during a weekly Thursday meeting.

A18 • NEWS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

2.60%

3.19%

Mortgage Shopping Made Easy!We will beat any competitors fi xed or variable rate term. OAC. No fee transfer mortgages.

Get the banks to fi ght over your mortgageOne call beats them all

250-642-0405

PRIME currently 3.00%

1A-6631 Sooke Rd

#19 - 6947 Grant Road, Sooke, B.C. Phone: 250-642-5598E-Mail: [email protected] Ask for Neil or Bev

$179,900.001120 sq. ft. of living space, located on spacious 6,000 sq. ft. lot family - friendly park, close to bus stop and within walking distance of Sooke town core. Landscaped front yard, fenced back yard with cedar shed. Three parking spaces. Pad rent approximately $450 per month. Open concept living/dining/kitchen area. Ceramic fl oor tile in kitchen and master bathroom. Master and second bedrooms open up to outside back deck. All rooms have large closets offering plenty of storage space. Electric baseboard heating through-out. New appliances include F/S, DW, Range Hood MW, and W/D. New windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, hot water tank, insulation, poly, drywall, fl ooring, kitchen cabinets, skirting, roof, siding, front and back decks, bathrooms. Many other features.

FOR SALE BY OWNERFOR SALE BY OWNERThree Bedroom, Two Bath

Manufactured HomeProfessionally Renovated in 2011

Brendan Herlihy Time for a move?

BRAND NEW 3 BED/3 BATH HOMEEXCELLENT LOCATION & VALUE!

Featuring 1433 sq. ft., 3 beds & 3 baths. The main

fl oor features 9ft. ceilings, a beautiful kitchen with

granite counter tops & formal dining with slider out

to private covered patio & rear yard. Large living

room with electric fi replace. The upper fl oor features

3 beds, master with full ensuite & walk in closet,

main bath & laundry room. Granite counter tops

and smooth ceilings throughout. Single car garage,

private, level, fenced rear yard. Appliances included

& 10 yr. warranty. Price includes HST. A must see!

MLS # 299774 $324,900www.outwestbc.com

250 642-3240www.outwestbc.com

THE RISEExceptional quality water view 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom town homes boasting wood fl oors, quartz kitchens, stainless steel appliances including a gas range. Starting at $349,900 including HST.Show Suite open Sundays 1-3PM.

www.melindabrake.com 250-642-6480

Page 19: Sooke News Mirror

Gifts for the kids

Benjamin Yong photo

Sarah Spicer has her hands full of gifts that she helped Santa give out to kids at the Sooke Lions Club Santa Breakfast on Dec. 10. More than 150 people enjoyed breakfast.

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com NEWS • A19

OUTBOUND HOUNDS

Don WhittakerPhone (250) 642-4440

Cell (250) 208-2404

[email protected]

www.outboundhoundssooke.com

DAILY WALKS

BACKYARD BREAKS

PET/HOUSE SITTING

PET 1st AID

BONDED & INSURED

www.andythepizzaman.ca250-642-5451

FRESH & DELICIOUS

Sooke Glass Ltd.• Free Estimates

• Open 6 Days/Week250-642-3711

List your business Call 250-642-5752 today.. .List your business Call 250-642-5752 today.. .

SOOKE BUSINESSSOOKE BUSINESSBILLBOARDBILLBOARD

Graceful Folds Window Fashions

Custom Blinds & Shades

Contact Phyllis [email protected]

250-642-2937

QUICK, SAFE & MOST OF ALL FRIENDLY!

[email protected]

250-642-7900250-642-7900

- Dog Walks- 1hour Pet Visits

- 1/2 hour Outdoor Breaks - In-Home Overnights

- Complimentary Consultation

- Canine First Aid - and Insured

250-642-0458 Cell 250-744-0134www.walksitandstay.ca

East Sooke Residents 10% Walk Discount

Your Moving & Storage Solution

Sooke Moving & Storage We take care of all details...

Address: 2018 Idlemore Rd.

Sooke, BC V9Z 0A9

Phone: 250-642-6577

www.SookeMovingAndStorage.com

We offer…

Full moving & packing services

Indoor Storage

Outdoor Storage

Container StorageSecure Indoor Storage Warehouse

24 hour security system Heated and ventilated

Individual storage units Forklift Services

Looking for some extra storage space for your

furniture, household goods and business needs?

Or maybe a larger item like a boat, RV or vehicle...

DIAMOND EYECAREDIAMOND EYECARE

EYEGLASSES - CONTACT LENSESEYEGLASSES - CONTACT LENSES6711 EUSTACE RD / AT OTTER PT. RD, LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED6711 EUSTACE RD / AT OTTER PT. RD, LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

OPTICALOPTICAL 250-642-0774250-642-0774EYE EXAMSEYE EXAMS250-642-0742250-642-0742

Your ad could be here!Your ad could be here!HIGH IMPACT! LOW PRICE!

52 weeks - $13.25/wk 26 weeks - $1938/wk13 weeks - $2224/wk 4 weeks - $2510/wk

call 250-642-5752 now

Your ad could be here!Your ad could be here!HIGH IMPACT! LOW PRICE!

52 weeks - $13.25/wk 26 weeks - $1938/wk13 weeks - $2224/wk 4 weeks - $2510/wk

call 250-642-5752 now

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

VICTORIA

NEW LOCATION: 3170 TILLICUM RD. LOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE

BESIDE ZELLERS & BELOW OLD NAVY • 250-475-7501

Page 20: Sooke News Mirror

SPORTS

Donate on the Candy Cane Run routeO

n Saturday, Dec. 17 the Otter Point Vol-unteer Fire Firefight-

ers Association will sponsor the annual Candy Cane Run through Otter Point with Santa Claus atop their decorated fire truck. Donations for the Sooke Food Bank will be welcomed. Walk-out to the end of your driveway for 10 or 15 minutes and enjoy this festive event!

Route and Times1700 hrs (5 p.m.) START:• Thelmita Place, Sarah

Drive, Helen Place, Patricia Marie Place.

• 2900 block Otter Point Road to Young Lake Road.

• Up Young Lake Road to Poirier Road and back to Otter Point Road.

• Otter Point Road to Robin-son Road (entire length) then to Tugwell Road.

• Tugwell Road to Michel-son Road (entire length).

•Tugwell Road to Goudie Road (entire length).

1815 hrs (6:15 p.m.) approx.• Otter Point Road to

Amanda Road (entire length) and back to Otter Point Road.

• Otter Point Road to King Road (entire length) to Corby

Ridge (entire length) and back to Otter Point Road.

• Otter Point Road to end of Otter Point Place (entire length), Clark Road and back to Otter Point Road and down to West Coast Road.

1900 hrs (7 p.m.) approx.• West Coast Road towards

Sooke to Olympic Place (entire length).

• Through Well O’ Weary mobile home park (entire park) at 8177 West Coast Road.

• Up Otter Ridge Drive (entire length) to Taylor Place (entire length) and back to

West Coast Road.• West Coast Road to Olym-

pic View mobile home park (entire park).

• West Coast Road to Car-penter Road.

• Carpenter Road (entire length) to Dalrae (entire length).

• Back to West Coast Road to Kemp Lake Road.

2000 hrs (8 p.m.) approx.• Kemp Lake Road to Mil-

ligan Road (entire length) and back to Kemp Lake Road.

• Kemp Lake Road to Otter Point Road and back to the fire hall.

Benjamin Yong photo

Breakfast with Santa

The Sooke Lions Club opened up the doors to the community hall to host their 14th annual Santa Breakfast. Families lined up to have some pancakes and sausages served up by Lions members and kids sat on Santa’s lap to tell them their wishes. Children also received presents donated by the Lions. Shaunna Salsman, her seven-year-old daughter Trinity, left, and Trinity’s best friend Maddison, also 7, just before digging into their breakfast on Saturday.

A20 • NEWS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

What’s Up in SookeWhat’s Up in Sooke This WeekThis WeekWed.Wed.December 14December 14FILM NIGHTFILM NIGHT

Awareness fi lm night Awareness fi lm night at the Edward Milne at the Edward Milne Community School Community School theatre. Featuring theatre. Featuring “Schooling the World” at “Schooling the World” at 7 p.m.7 p.m.

WOMEN’S WOMEN’S

CONNECTIONCONNECTION

Group meets every Group meets every Wednesday. Lunch is Wednesday. Lunch is provided along with open provided along with open discussion. Held at the discussion. Held at the Sooke Legion (upstairs) Sooke Legion (upstairs) at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Sooke Outreach. by the Sooke Outreach. Call Susan at 250-216-Call Susan at 250-216-6762 with any questions.6762 with any questions.

Thurs.Thurs.December 15December 15

CHRISTMAS TEACHRISTMAS TEA

Join Adam and Andrea Join Adam and Andrea for some Christmas tea for some Christmas tea at Ayre Manor Lodge & at Ayre Manor Lodge & Cottages. Starts at 1:30 Cottages. Starts at 1:30 p.m., all welcome. Call p.m., all welcome. Call 250-642-1750 for more 250-642-1750 for more information.information.

YOUNG PARENT’S YOUNG PARENT’S

GROUPGROUP

Playgroup, support, and Playgroup, support, and lunch for parents under lunch for parents under 25 and their children. At 25 and their children. At Sooke Family Resource Sooke Family Resource Society every other Society every other Thursday 10:30am-1pm. Thursday 10:30am-1pm. Call 250 642-5152 for Call 250 642-5152 for info. info.

Fri.Fri.December 16December 16

VITAL VITTLESVITAL VITTLES

Free lunch every Friday Free lunch every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Hall on at the Holy Trinity Hall on Murray Road. Everyone Murray Road. Everyone is welcome.is welcome.

FIRE HALL FOOD DRIVEFIRE HALL FOOD DRIVE

Today, tomorrow and Today, tomorrow and Sunday the Sooke Fire Sunday the Sooke Fire Hall is having an open Hall is having an open house from 10 a.m. to house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People can drive 4 p.m. People can drive their cars into the garage their cars into the garage where volunteers will where volunteers will collect donations for the collect donations for the Christmas Bureau and Christmas Bureau and then drivers can exit out then drivers can exit out the other side. the other side.

Mon.Mon.December 19December 19

EUCHRE NIGHTEUCHRE NIGHT

Starts at 7 p.m. sharp at Starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Sooke Legion.the Sooke Legion.

CALLING ALL QUILTERSCALLING ALL QUILTERS

Sooke Quilters meet Sooke Quilters meet every Monday from 1 every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knox to 4 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church 2110 Church Rd. All skill 2110 Church Rd. All skill levels welcome.levels welcome.

Sun.Sun.December 18December 18

OPEN MIC NIGHTOPEN MIC NIGHTDrop by the 17 Mile Drop by the 17 Mile House Pub and catch a House Pub and catch a musical act or two during musical act or two during their weekly open mic their weekly open mic night. Open until 11 p.m. night. Open until 11 p.m.

NUTCRACKERNUTCRACKERCome see the Sooke Come see the Sooke version of the famous version of the famous holiday musical. At holiday musical. At EMCS on Saturday, Dec. EMCS on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. and today at 17 at 5 p.m. and today at 2 p.m. Tickets available 2 p.m. Tickets available at Bee’s Knees and the at Bee’s Knees and the Sooke Dance Studio.Sooke Dance Studio.

Tues.Tues.December 20December 20

YOUTH CLINICYOUTH CLINIC

At Harbour Medical Clinic At Harbour Medical Clinic from 1 to 5 p.m. For more from 1 to 5 p.m. For more info call 250+642-4233.info call 250+642-4233.

BABY TALKBABY TALK

The VIHA Sooke The VIHA Sooke Health Unit is hosting a Health Unit is hosting a Christmas Part and open Christmas Part and open discussion from 10 to discussion from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sooke 11:30 a.m. at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building). Centre (CASA building). Call 250-642-5464 with Call 250-642-5464 with any questions.any questions.

All Community events which purchase a display ad will now appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. All FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge. Space permitting.

SHOPPERSDRUG MART

250-642-5229

Boardwalk otterBoardwalk otter

Sat.Sat.December 17December 17

A JOYFUL NOISE!A JOYFUL NOISE!

The Sooke Community The Sooke Community Choir is performing A Choir is performing A Joyful Noise! on Friday, Joyful Noise! on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and today at 2 p.m. at the today at 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church.Holy Trinity Church.

SANTA RUNSANTA RUN

The Sooke Fire The Sooke Fire Department will be Department will be driving around town driving around town today handing out candy today handing out candy canes and collecting food canes and collecting food and cash donations.and cash donations.

Best Buy – Correction NoticeOn the December 9 flyer, page 12, please be advised that the Blu-ray player in this LG Bundle: LG 3D Smart Blu-ray Player with 3D Glasses and 3D Movie (WebCode: 10167201/ 10174745/ 10182987 ), may not be available at most store locations as the product is unfortunately limited in quantities due to a stock shortage. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

FOR ALL YOURFOR ALL YOURMOVING NEEDS!

THE ONE STOP MOVING SHOP!

FROM UHAUL TRUCKS

TO

BOXES

AND TAPE

S.T.E. RENTALSSooke Tools & Equipment Rentals6228 Sooke Rd @ Butler Bros Complex

250-642-0337

Doing It Right withDoing It Right with

250-642-3646 or 250-883-2087250-642-3646 or 250-883-2087

Page 21: Sooke News Mirror

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com SPORTS • A21

SPORTSSPORTSKarate club preaches control

Benjamin Yong photos

Above, Sooke Shukokai student Suzi Dickinson, right, blocks a swinging kick by Mike Holmes. Below left, 12-year-old Matt, yellow belt, throws a punch at the pad held by 12-year-old Matthew. Right, Green-belted Josh, donning body armour and gloves, spars with Josh.

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Power, speed, control. These are the three characteristics emphasized by Kimura Shukokai and taught to Sooke Shukokai Karate (SSK) stu-dents by sensei Alida Ensil.

“We are no contact, believe it or not,” said Ensil.Don’t be fooled — no contact doesn’t mean this is some kind of watered

down form of martial arts. The sharp sound of fists and feet on leather echoed in the SEAPARC fitness room when the club held an open house there last month.

“You need to have the power, the speed, but you also need the control. When I’m on the street (and need to defend myself) no way, I don’t need control but here in the club for training, yeah,” Ensil said, demonstrating a full-speed wind-up punch with her fist stopping millime-tres from its intended target.

She has been in charge of SSK since it started in its cur-rent form in 2009. Previously, Ensil was a student herself, along with her kids, when another sensei from Brentwood Bay was running a club in the early 2000s. After that folded, a few of the students stayed on, along with her, and it grew from a handful of members of mostly women to now over 40 people of both sexes and all ages.

“It’s very family-oriented. We’ve got a dad and he’s training with two of his daughters.”

Practices are held at Saseenos Elementary on Tues-days and Thursday nights and on Monday nights at the Shirley Hall. Part of Karate BC, SSK also takes part in competitions, which are optional.

“Some people just do it for fun, some people do it with their kids to condi-tion, but some people are purely in here for the competition.”

Right now, Ensil is the only black belt in the club, although she said by next year there should be another two or three that have risen through the ranks. A full-time foster parent, she said she relies a lot on the higher-grade students that help out with the newer ones.

“That’s part of karate, right?” said Ensil. “I couldn’t do this alone.”Registration is open year round, email [email protected] if you’d

like to join.

Alida Ensil

— sensei

Got a sports story?

If you’ve high-quality jpegs, game writeups or ideas

for an article, email us at news@sookenewsmirror.

com. Submissions may be edited for length.

SEAPARC STAR SEAPARC STAR of theof the WEEK WEEK✪✪This week we are happy to feature four year old Xanthe Evans as our SEAPARC Star of the Week. This shining star attends the Montessori Pre School here in Sooke, where her favourite things to do are sewing and colouring. Xanthe has been coming to SEAPARC all her life, with two older sisters who are avid swimmers, little Xanthe has pretty much grown up here. Now she has followed in their footsteps and spends a great deal of time swimming. She has taken a lot of lessons here with both Dez and Michelle and is fond of both teachers. She has taken gymnastics and tap dance lessons and has participated in our British Soccer Program. She loves to draw and has taken part in art programs both here at SEAPARC and at the 4 Cats Art Studio. She loves camping and going to the beach. We are told that she never gets cold ad that if she had her way; Xanthe would live in her bathing suit and fl ip fl ops all year round! She likes dancing, singing and making her sisters call her “Princess Xanthe Kitty”. She is quite the “Fashion-ista” and likes to cut her Dad’s hair. She says that she might be a hairdresser when she grows up, but said that the only hair she will cut is her Dad’s. She is described as a funny and creative little girl who treats her friends well. A self- proclaimed “good sister”, Xanthe adds that her two sisters are good to her too. She recently took a trip to Hawaii and said that she absolutely loved in because she was able to swim the whole time and never had to wear socks! Xanthe, it was so much fun interviewing you. Thank you for being our SEAPARC Star of the Week! You are a remarkable little girl!

XANTHE EVANS

SKATE WITH SANTA AT SEAPARC

Sunday, December 18th 1:00 – 3:00 pm Admission by donation of food, toys or cash

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SANTA’S ANONYMOUS

Holiday Fun Factor Swims1:00 – 3:30 pm daily

Infl atable slide, running mat, rope swing, diving board and games!

***********************************

STILL ROOM FOR REGISTRATION IN OUR DAILY WINTER BREAK CAMPS FOR KIDS

Page 22: Sooke News Mirror

The EMCS Wol-verines senior boys basketball

team recorded their first win of the season at the Mark Isfeld Invi-tational Tournament in Courtenay on the week-end.

Game 1 — The Sooke squad played their first game on Friday against the host Isfeld Ice in front of the large home crowd. Both sides played hard in the first quarter, with Isfeld leading 18-15 after the first quarter. A lack of rebounding within the EMCS zone left the Ice with several easy put-backs and a 31-24 half time lead.

The second half, the Wolverines applied tight full-court man-to-man defence causing turnovers by the Ice that were converted narrowing the gap to 33-30 early in the third quarter. However, the offensive rebounds by Isfeld were too much for EMCS as they dropped the opening game 54-57.

Senior post Alex Wright led all scorers in the game with 15 points an a team high 14 rebounds.

Game 2 — The sec-ond game was at 8 p.m. vs. the AAA Port Alberni Armada. EMCS led after the first quarter 15-14 thanks to senior guard Ryan Albert chipping in eight points.

The return of post Ryan Ehman, coupled with stong rebound-ing from Grade 11 for-ward Tristen Griffin and Alex Wright, meant EMCS was able to keep Alberni off the offensive glass and eliminated second chance oppor-tunities. The team took a 40-32 lead to the locker room.

The momentum car-ried and the Wolverines led 51-46 after three quarters and won their first game of the season 75 -64.

Chris Shankar led all scorers with 18 pts, Wright had 16 points and eight rebounds, Tristen Griffen added 10 pts four rebounds, and Brad Tajano-Smith, and Ryan Albert each con-tributed nine points.

Game 3 — the final game was played at 2:45

p.m. on Sunday vs. the Carihi Secondary Tyees from Cambell River.

The Wolverines were unable to score in the first quarter vs. the staunchy Tyee zone

defence. Attempts to use the fast break to beat Carihi players down the floor was futile, as EMCS was charged with five offen-sive fouls while attempt-ing layups.

Carihi stormed out to a 17-6 lead. both teams played great defence

wich lead to a low half-time score of 23-16 in favour of the Tyees. Ryan Albert and Ryan Ehman fouled out in the third quarter, with Wright and Griffin one away from being ejected from the game.

EMCS committed 29 fouls in the game that translated to 17 points for the opposition. Car-ihi was victorous 55-36. The Wolverines sank five three throws from their three trips to the foul line. Chris Shankar was EMCS’s top scorer with nine points, and Grade 10 Tajano-Smith chipped in with seven.

The team missed the play of Eric Albert, who only played less than four minutes in the last two games, and the return of Ehman was an asset to rebounding all tournament.

The boys also wel-come Jesse Brauer to the team. He will be in the lineup for tomor-row morning’s game against Esquimalt.

A22 • SPORTS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Midget — Christmas came early for the midget rep this week-end with two league games.

Hosting Tri-Port Sat-urday, Sooke sent an early first period mes-sage with two goals within 15 seconds of each other. Quinton MacDonell scored with assists from Jared Pleasants and Trevor Wickheim, then Luke Pitrie potted a goal with assist from Bradon Senft.

Nick Pfeifer kept the party going with a goal midway through the frame. Nick Dueck was busy in net for Sooke with Tri-Port managing to slip one past making it 3-1 after the first.

Tri-Port threatened with a power play goal midway through the second, but Sooke responded with one of their own from Senft with set up passing from Pfeifer and Pitrie.

The third period was all home team with

another goal from Pfe-ifer and assists from Alfred Nelson and Senft, and a marker from Pleasants with the assist from Pfiefer. The final goal for Sooke was a power play wris-ter from the point from Ryan Elder making the final score 7-2 Sooke.

Sundays game had Port Alberni SEAPARC with Tyler Olekseiw between the posts for Sooke.

Strong defense from Brendan David and Nel-son held the first period scoreless, but midway through the second the home team scored with a goal from Pfiefer with the assist from Senft.

Wolverines basketball take one of three at tournament

Alex Wright— lead scorer

Minor hockey wrap up

Continued on page 24

experience

life in their shoes

The Hero In You® education program

offers a series of FREE curriculum-linked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to find the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete!

If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call

Michael Markowsky at (604) 647-7449 or visit www.heroinyou.ca to download lesson plans.

When children are exposed to inspiring stories of athletes,

they begin to imagine what they can do and how they too

can make a difference.

AttentionTeachers:AttentionTeachers:

BEST BUY – Correction NoticeNEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY

DECEMBER 9 CORPORATE FLYEROn the December 9 flyer, page 1 and 27, these products: Bell and Virgin Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phones (WebCode: 10186528/ 10186331), were incorrectly advertised with an LTE feature. Please be advised that these phones do NOT have the LTE specification or network available to them. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

1837 Main St.,Vancouver BC V5T 3B8Tel. 604 876-6787www.maynards.com

Contact: Danny Mose (604) 675-2234

Online Bidding Available at www.bidspotter.comBuyers Premiums: 12% On-Site / 15% Online

Featuring: BYSTRONIC Bystar 2512 3000W Laser • NORDSON 9-Head Powder

Coating Line • HYD-MECH V18APC Vert. Band Saw • MEGA Horiz. Band Saw

• WHITNEY CNC 40 Ton Punch • VERSON 400 Ton Mech. Press • MINSTER

110 Ton Press • ACCURPRESS 6’x60 Ton Hyd. Brake Press • Shop Presses,

20 & 30 Ton • Drill Presses • Hyd. Press • WARD 6-Turret Lathe • INGERSOLL-RAND, GARDNER-DENVER & JOY Compressors • TCM & HYSTER Forklifts •

TIMESAVERS 237-20 Sander • Vert. Sander • WSW Lathe w/Bar Feed • ROWE

Uncoiler • COILMASTER Coil Feeder • PAVESI Robot Welding System • FANUC

Robots • LINCOLN & MILLER Welders • CHEV Flatdeck • Floor Scale, Etc.

Visit www.maynards.com for complete information

Sale Conducted by

AUCTIONVICTORIA INDUSTRIES LTD.

Date: WED, DEC 14TH @ 10AMPreview: Tues., Dec. 13 from 9am-4pm

Place: 941 Ellery St. & 4224 Commerce Circle

Victoria BC

METAL FABRICATINGEQUIPMENT

Advertisement

A new year is almost upon

us, which usually means New

Year resolutions, looking to the

future, making new plans and

organizing goals for the year

ahead. It’s not uncommon to

find financial security near the

top of the list. Protecting your

family and your belongings

first is a natural priority, and

there are simple ways you can

do that.

One step to

ensure you are

protected is to do

a yearly review

of your home

insurance policy

against the

changes that may

have taken place

since you took it

out or last made

upgrades to it.

Letting your insurance

provider know what has

changed helps them provide

you with better service and

support. It can ensure that

you are not unnecessarily

overpaying or under-insured. If

all your details and information

are accurate and up-to-date it

can also help speed up the

claims process. That’s why it is

important to talk to your insurer

about big life changes. These

changes could be considered

as any change that may affect

the level of risk associated with

your home. In other words, as

your life has changed, so may

have the needs for your home.

For example:

basement or the occupancy

of your home has changed

business and operate it out

of your home

part of the year down south,

leaving your home vacant for

several months of the year

a wood stove

the big home renovation

you’ve been

planning for years

upgraded the

electrical system in

your home

A change can

subject your home

to more, or even

less, risk and could

mean additional

premiums may be owed to

the insurance company or

new discounts may now

be available to you. Either

way, to ensure your home

and belongings are properly

protected, it is important to

notify your insurance company

when things have changed.

When you get your renewal

document, contact a BCAA

Insurance Advisor to review

your coverage and ensure it

matches your circumstances

and meets your needs. Should

you have any questions,

or wish to learn more about

insurance and coverage that

protects your family and your

belongings, give us a call.

We’re always happy to help.

Call 310-2345 or

click on bcaa.com

Janella Wilson is an Insurance Advisor at BCAA. She can be reached at [email protected].

A few minutes today, peace-of-mind tomorrow.

INSURANCE OUTLOOK

HOME INSURANCE WITH

JANELLA WILSON

e

g

42

0

.

Cml

h

Grade A Turkeys

2.18kg .............................................99¢

Western Angus Beef Striploin

Grilling Steak 13.21kg $599

Shortbread Cookies12’s ......................................

$399

Hot

Frozen

lb

lb

lb

ea

Limit 1 per $25Family Order

(excluding Turkey)

Aged min 14 Days

Deli Party Trays available

CePrize draws courtesy of: P

Western Foods “Great Gift Give Away”Ge

Contest closes December 22, 2011. Draw Date December 23, 2011.w

To view go to www.westernfoods.com

Remember To Order Your

K7

0 AR

1.74kg......................................................79¢

California Large Navel Oranges

10lb Bag .................................................

$299

Russet Potatoes

Page 23: Sooke News Mirror

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com • A23

al 460-505g $399

g ..............2/600

25ml .........4/500

00g ............$399

.................$389

Crush orl ..............

3/999

hips 200g 2/500

HeinzBaked Beans in sauce 398ml ..99¢

HuntsTomato Sauce 680ml .........

4/500

Old El PasoTaco Seasoning Mix 35-45g .99¢

V-8 Splash Tropical orBerry Blend 1.89L .................

$229

UnicoStuffed Manzanilla Olives 375ml

2/500

MaxwellhouseRoasted Coffee 326g ..........

$579KraftBulls Eye BBQ Sauce 425ml

2/500

Grade A Turkeys

2.18kg .............................................99¢

Western Angus Beef Striploin

Grilling Steak 13.21kg $599

Shortbread Shortbread CookiesCookies12’s12’s ...................................... ......................................

$$339999

Beef Dip Buns6’s ................................................

$199100%

Whole Wheat Bread454g.......................................

$179

Lemon Meringue Pie617g.......................................

$4892 Bite

Old Fashion Donuts387g.......................................

$389

Green Peppers 2.18kg ...........99¢

Washington

Medium Onions 86¢kg .........39¢

Florida

Field Tomatoes 2.18kg.........99¢

Popeye Spinach 10oz. bag 2/400

Assorted Lighthouse

Salad Dressing 384ml ......2/600

Organic

Gala Apples 3lb bag ..............$349

Organic

Chinese Mandarins 3lb box $349

Organic

Avocadoes 3’s. .......................$249

HawkinsCheezies 210g ............................

2/300HeinzUpside Down Mustard 375ml ...

$139PacePicante or Salsa Sauce 642ml ...

$339CadburyDairy Milk Chocolate Bar 1kg .

$1499Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmallows 400g

$179HostessMunchie Mix 300g ....................

2/600CapriCanola Oil 3L .................................

$599HersheyChristmas Candy 200g .................

$299V-HSparerib Sauce 341ml .................

$219Royal CityCranberry Sauce 398ml ..............

$129

PurinaLuv Cat Treats 60-85g .................

$119JonnyCat Litter 10kg .............................

$749Kibbles N BitsDog Food 6kg ............................

$1199KraftFlanker Dinners 200g ..................

$139Island Bakery Premium White or60% Whole Wheat Bread 680g 99¢Oroweat Oatnut, 12 Grain or100% Whole Wheat Bread 570g .

$299DempstersSesame Bagels 6’s .....................

2/500Puffs Ultra2 Ply Facial Tissue 100’s ............

$109Gain 2XLiquid Laundry Detergent 1.47L

$499Durafl ame Handy Size Fire Logs 1.36kg ............................

$259

Black Forest

Ham 100g ...................89¢GermanCambozola .................. 100g

$389

Freybe Paté .................................... 200g $329

Dijon Red Potato Salad ........... 100g 79¢

Arbutus Ridge Homus Assorted Flavours ........ 100g 99¢

Fresh Sole Fillets ................................. 100g

$149 Regular or Peppered Smoked Salmon Tips .....100g

$179

Imitation

Crab Meat...............................................100g 89¢

Prices in effect from Dec. 14 - Dec. 20, 2011

Hot

Frozen

lb

lb

lb

lb

ea

ea

ea

eaea

lb

lb

lblb

eaea

+ dep

Limit 1 per $25Family Order

(excluding Turkey)

Aged min 14 Days

Deli Party Trays availableDeli Party Trays available

ertifi cate from December 14th - 24th, 2011Prize draws courtesy of: Products, Conagra Foods, Procter & Gamble , McCain Canada and Western Foods.

Western Foods “Great Gift Give Away”Gift Give Away”e) or a Kobo EReader

Contest closes December 22, 2011. Draw Date December 23, 2011.w Date December 23, 2011.

To view go to www.westernfoods.comTo view go to www.westernfoods.com

Remember To Order Your

KE7PM, DEC. 25 CLOSED,7AM - 10 PM,RS DAY 8AM - 7PM

1.74kg1.74kg............................................................................................................7979¢¢

California Large California Large Navel OrangesNavel Oranges

10lb Bag10lb Bag ................................................. .................................................

$$229999

Russet PotatoesRusset PotatoesCarrots 1.08kg ......................................................49¢

Texas Rio Red Grapefruit........................3/99¢

+ dep

Page 24: Sooke News Mirror

Not forty seconds later, Pitrie scored with assists from Senft andBrandon Cornbill. For good measure, Senft came back again with a power play goal withassist from Linden

White.Port Alberni was

unable to score on a five-on-three, but late in the second did managetwo power play goals bringing the score Sooke 3 Port Alberni 2 after two periods.

A tense third period had the visitors tie the game early, and after much battling along the boards and in the cor-ners, a nice set up from

Pleasants and Tom Kirk allowed Cornbill to pot a beautiful wrist shot from the blue lineto give Sooke the win-ning goal. Port Albernipulled their goalie, but to no avail with Sookewinning 4-3. Next home game is Jan. 8 at noon.

Bantam — The Wit-tich Environmental Services Ltd. bantam C Boys team showed up at the Archie BrowningSports Arena on Sat-urday with more than enough determina-tion to win their gameagainst the Victoria C2 team.

The team played a well disciplined game,kept penalties to a mini-mum and showed theirpassing skills once again, as steady goalsthroughout each of the periods gave them a decisive win.

Short two strongforwards and a solid defense player, the coaches were able to shuffle the lines as needed.

Good pressure on the

Victoria net throughout the game created mul-tiple goals by Dryden Alexander, with oneeach from Dominic Lac-roix and Jamie Crevier.

Chadwick Mason, Garrett Chiasson andMarco Carello pro-vided assists, and Tay-lor Haisall has shown consistent play in goal,only allowing two goals in the game.

Novice — The Nov-ice 3 Sooke Thunder-birds handily beat the Saanich Braves at SEA-PARC last Saturday.

The team was pass-ing well with numerousshots hitting the post allowing Saanich to stayin the game behind 2-0 at the end of the firstperiod.

At the start of thesecond period Nemo Anderson found theback of the net and seemingly unlocked the

door for the Thunder-birds to deposit nine more goals ending in a 12-0 win. The team’s second shut of the year was recorded thanksto Tait Bishop who, although wasn’t testedoften, made the saves when required. JordanEnglish scored twice in one shift but amazinglyhad both waved off.

Later in the third period undeterred, Jor-dan scored again alongwith Alex Kozinka plac-ing the game officially out of reach for Saan-ich. The Braves hadfew scoring opportu-nities as the Thunder-birds dominated time of possession andmonopolized the puck. Kobe Knowles led inthe team in scoring and together with GrantGilbertson who scored twice excited the fanswith one-timers and passing plays.

A24 • SPORTS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

File photo

Sooke midgets last December.

Cont’d from page 22

Sooke

6 6 2 6 S o o k e R o a d 2 5 0 -6 6 2 6 S o o k e R o a d 2 5 0 - 6 4 2 - 6 3 6 6 6 4 2 - 6 3 6 6

Dec 24 8:30-4PMDec 25 CLOSEDDec 26 CLOSEDDec 31 8:30-4PMJan. 1 CLOSED

Unwrapped gifts gratefully received for Santas Anonymous Helping children in need... …….year round

250-642-6480

101-2015 SHIELDS ROAD

www.sookeshometeam.com Sooke’s Home Team @sookeshometeam

‘TAKE A KID‘TAKE A KID FISHING’ FISHING’

Local Seafood • Bait • Tackle • Gear • Fishing ChartersLocal Seafood • Bait • Tackle • Gear • Fishing Charters250-642-4410 • 6947 Westcoast Rd. @ Jock’s Dock250-642-4410 • 6947 Westcoast Rd. @ Jock’s Dock

WEEKLY TIDE TABLESWEEKLY TIDE TABLES

Best fi shing time: 1½ hours after high tide.

TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET

FROZEN PRAWN TAILS Sockeye FilletsSockeye FilletsSmoked Salmon

Live Crabs

RODS & REELS10% off10% off

Fishing Gear 5% off5% off

Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT14 05:45 8.2 08:16 7.9 14:23 9.5 22:59 2.615 06:21 8.5 11:30 7.5 15:11 8.9 23:33 3.316 06:55 8.5 12:50 7.2 16:09 7.917 00:03 3.9 07:28 8.9 14:06 6.2 17:30 6.918 00:25 4.6 07:59 9.2 15:16 5.2 20:08 6.219 00:41 5.2 08:29 9.8 16:18 3.9 22:36 6.220 00:58 6.2 09:00 10.2 17:14 3.021 00:22 6.6 01:25 6.6 09:36 10.5 18:05 2.0

BOXING DAY SALMON DERBYBOXING DAY SALMON DERBYDecember 26, 2011 dawn til 1:30 weight-inDecember 26, 2011 dawn til 1:30 weight-in

Save time, save money.

Visit our other Black Press sites

STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES

CONTESTS PRODUCTS

Welcome to your competitive edge this

gift giving season...flyerland.ca.

Giving is winning,

and it feels great!

‘Tis the season to be theBEST GIFT GIVER.