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Basketball hustleEdward Milne Community School’s Ryan Fuhr and Vic High’s Garrett Beattie chase the ball during a junior boys basketball game at Vic High last Wednesday. EMCS won the match 39-32.

Officials will examine proposal for new facility at VIRL meeting this weekendOctavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

Discussions of a new Sooke library will return to the Vancouver Island Regional Library board this weekend in hopes the project will finally gain traction.

Both VIRL and Sooke council have been looking for a suitable location in Sooke to accommodate the proposed 10,000-square-foot facility for several years, but nothing happened.

It doesn’t mean it fell out of sight, either.

Last October, Capital Regional District approved $6 million in funding for the new library, the first major step forward in years.

Between VIRL, Sooke council and the CRD, now it comes down to making a final decision of where in Sooke the new library will land, said VIRL board chair Bruce Jollife, calling it a “three body

problem.” “We have it in our long-term

planning to get a nice and refreshed library [in Sooke], but it’s only a matter of getting through some of these little details,” he said.

Jollife, who was appointed to the library board in 2009 by the Comox Valley Regional District, said a big part of that decision to find a place for the new library is contingent on what the Sooke community and council wants to do.

“The regional library will act accordingly once we know what they want to do.”

A final decision is not as straight forward as it would appear, however.

To date, there have been no successful applicants due to either high cost, space constraints or unsuitable location.

Last March, Sooke council nearly approved John Phillips Memorial Park as a final new library site, but the idea was rejected by the community and the project again hit a dusty shelf.

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Crash closesSooke Road

Sooke police are inves-tigating the cause of an accident that shut down Sooke Road for more than 10 hours last Friday, after a car veered into a hydro pole near 17 Mile Pub.

The driver, who was from Saanich, was heading towards Sooke when a pre-existing medical condition caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a hydro pole, said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen.

Exact medical condition of the driver is unknown, and police said neither speed or alcohol were fac-tors.

The road was closed down due to oil residue, live hydro wires and debris from the severed pole.

The same pole was replaced several weeks ago after a pickup truck rolled over and severed it in the same corner of Highway 14.

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Sooke Fire and Rescue has begun training its newest recruits in a joint effort between Sooke and the Metchosin fire departments.

The 12 recruits – six in Sooke, six in Metchosin – started training last Saturday and will continue for 3.5 months. Sessions go from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every other weekend.

Upon successfully finishing all exams and practical tests, the recruits become National Fire Protection Association-certified level 1 firefighters, allowing them to start going on calls with the rest of fire crew.

“It’s a fair commitment, but when they complete everything, that certification is good anywhere in North America,” said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen. “Their firefighter level 1 is just as good in Sooke as it is in Toronto or Texas.”

Octavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

It’s a new year, so resolutions and spirits are at an all-time high, especially for Sooke businesses, which, given last year’s improvements,

hope the shiny new infrastructure will open the doors to more customers.

No doubt, it’s a start, not only to improving Sooke’s aesthetics and accessibility, but drawing in those folks who would otherwise drive through here.

To Scott Gertsma, store manager at Sooke Home Hardware, creating a positive business environment in Sooke is a goal worth working toward.

“We have positive growth and we want to continue that this year. If you don’t grow, you’re just going backwards,” Gertsma said, adding that he would like to see a reduction in property taxes so local businesses have a bit more financial breathing room to improve their services.

He is, however, impressed with Sooke’s downtown improvements and is hopeful it will make a positive difference.

“The walkability of Sooke now is amazing, and I hope that brings traffic into the core.”

But again, just the start. Gertsma pointed out that his store, along with downtown businesses, need to spend money to make themselves look more presentable.

“Our downtown core doesn’t look very pleasant, it’s not a happy, inviting place. The roadway has made a dramatic difference, but that’s step one,” he said.

And it’s about continuing these improvements further westward on Sooke Road, and giving some love to all of Sooke’s businesses, as Yvonne Busse, operator of Kelz Bakery, a niche little cafe/bakery located in the Peoples Drug Mart plaza.

Busse, a Sooke local since 1974, has managed the bakery in Sooke for the last 20 years, like her father, who ran a bakery in Sooke as well before her.

Like Gertsma, she said she feels good about the recent core improvements, but the

momentum must continue if any significant differences are going to be seen in Sooke.

“I’m feeling optimistic since we’ve had the roundabout in, because it helps bring people in, brings tourists up, but many businesses feel left out on this side of the road,” she said, adding that a much-needed component are sidewalks to continue down west.

Similarly, Busse believes beautification is important as well for businesses, creating that allure, that mon dieu effect that will reel outsiders in droves to check what Sooke, and Sooke only, has to offer.

Much of the current

infrastructure is aging, making improvements difficult and expensive, as Busse points out. She hopes to see newer commercial buildings being built in town, but fears the rent may still be too high for small businesses to operate successfully.

After all, local is what makes Sooke special; to feel warm inside when you step into a shop, to feel welcome, perhaps right at home. This is the kind of environment Busse wants to create as well as maintain.

Most important, she wants to keep local business local.

“I want to keep Sooke as a local people business, because we’re the ones that live and know the town,” Busse said.

“I can have seven people in here at a time and they all know each other, I want to keep that closeness and feeling of family.”

For Randy Welters, co-owner of Barking Dog Studio, that’s the mentality all Sooke businesses should adopt, as it’s not about about one business, it’s about everybody, seeing that “we’re in

it together.” After opening up shop in town

two years ago, Welters said the response and customer base was positive, creating a local market for local artisans to sell their work.

Like Busse and Gertsma, he feels good about what 2016 will bring.

“We’ve had a very good growth year, very positive within the community. We feel good about the direction we’re going in because of the response from the public,” he said.

Still, Welters pointed out that success won’t come without hard work and careful marketing, as taking advantage of the increasing market from Langford and Victoria is important to keeping Sooke in the customers’ eyesight.

And not doing it alone, either.“Let’s get all those people to

think in terms of shopping in Sooke. We can do that, we just need to do some marketing as a unit and as a town, because it’s too expensive to do it alone,” he said.

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Yvonne Busse, operator of Kelz Bakery, feels good about the recent core improvements, but the momentum must continue into the new year.

We’ve had a very good growth year, very positive within the community. We feel good about the direction we’re going in because of the response from the public.

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EMCS students power up for electric charging stationGroup collects used cellphones to fund ventureOctavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

Electric car ownership has seen a steady increase over the last two years, with Teslas and Leafs popping up around Sooke every so often, but with only two electric charging stations in town, potential owners may still be wondering: would this work for me?

Well, a group of 10 Edward Milne Community School students, known as Youth for Change, are driven to do something about it: by putting an electric charging station right at the school.

And how else to power an ambition than to recycle something as disposable as old cellphones?

Nick Gakena, one of the EMCS students involved in the project and the driving force behind the charging station, said his team has collected around 80 cellphones, but hope to gather 500 or more.

The way it works is the cellphones will get tagged, bagged and shipped over to GRC Recycling, a Florida-based recycling company that has a specific cellphone recycling program called Shelter Alliance which fully recycles or refurbishes

cellphones in exchange for a refund.

Gakena noted that even though the amount of money they will get back is based on the condition and quality of the phones, the cellphone doesn’t have to work, and can still be donated if it has a cracked screen or won’t turn on. Cables aren’t necessary.

In the end, it’s all about making a difference and helping those gears turn in a community.

“It opens up more possibilities for the future, and in order tackle bigger issues like climate change, we need to provide the infrastructure for that,” Gakena said, adding that he figured a charging station at the school would be fitting since there is a small

but growing population of electric cars in Sooke.

As for building the station itself, costs range anywhere between $1,200 and $2,000 for the unit, plus an additional $1,000 or so for all the wiring and electrical work.

Scott Rothermel, the EMCS teacher leading the student group said he is looking to get a unit similar to the one the T’Sou-ke Nation operates at its administration building.

“We’re looking at other local businesses who have electrical charging stations and thinking of adding more,” Rothermel said, adding that some systems will have different abilities, such as displaying the consumption and how long it will take.

Rothermel said that even

though they are at the research stage, making it happen at the school isn’t that far off either.

“If they can put them at a Tim Hortons, then they should be able to put them at the school,” he chuckled.

Between EMCS and Belmont over the last five years, students recycled more than 1,000 phones, with funds being dispersed to fund school activities and projects.

The group hopes to reach a healthy cellphone count by the end of the school year, and may even stretch it into 2017, if necessary.

Those willing to donate their cellphones can just drop them off at a donation bin located at the main EMCS office between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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The EMCS students behind the phone recycling project, include Titus Tan, left, Serena Laur, Kayla Petie, Delaney Ryan, Nick Gakena, Emily Albert, Lajah Warren, Jordan Shutt and teacher Scott Rothermel.

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An upgraded radio system called HRO, pronounced hero, is coming to the Capital Region Emergency Service Telecom-munications (CREST), cour-tesy of a new partnership with Motorola Solutions Canada.

The new technology infra-structure provides a new

$13.1-million regional radio system for the 50 emergency response agencies across the Capital Regional District.

“The new Project 25 (P25) system will mean a significant improvement in audio qual-ity for all users,” said CREST board chair Gordie Logan. “(It’s) much better in building penetration and the ability to re-allocate infrastructure to

the West Shore or the Penin-sula, giving the users in those areas even better coverage.”

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With 2016 property assessments in the mail, homeowners in Sooke can expect to see a 1.8 per cent increase in property value.

The most expensive property in the Greater Sooke area is located at 5125 East Sooke Rd.

“The majority of resi-dential home assess-ments within the [Van-couver Island] region are shifting between minus five per cent to plus 10 per cent com-pared to last year’s assessments,” said regional assessor Reu-ben Danakody in a writ-ten statement.

“Notably, a robust real estate market over the past year resulted in assessment increases for many properties in the Vancouver Island region.”

The province-wide assessments reflect the market value of the

properties as of July 1, 2015.

Homeowners who disagree with their prop-erty’s appraisal should contact B.C. Assess-ment by the end of the month.

Meanwhile, the B.C. government has raised the threshold to qualify for the full home owner grant to shield some owners from a higher property tax bill.

The jump in assessed values this year would have left owner-occu-pied homes that have climbed above $1.1 mil-lion – the old threshold – with less than the basic $570 home owner grant offsetting taxes.

The revised thresh-old is $1.2 million and homes above that lose $5 of the grant for every $1,000 in additional value.

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gether for homes worth more than $1.314 mil-lion.

The province reduced the threshold in 2014 from a previ-ous $1.295 million in order to skim $11 mil-lion from home owner grants to general rev-enue and it was kept frozen at $1.1 million

last year. Seniors, vet-erans and the disabled also may qualify for an additional grant of up to $275.

The proportion of B.C. homes that are val-ued below the new cut-off for the full grant is 91 per cent, down from 93 per cent last year and 95 per cent in 2012.

Sooke Region’s property values remain ‘stable’

The District of Sooke has lost a high-ranking official to View Royal.

Finance director Michael Dillabaugh announced his resignation to municipal staff just before Christmas. His last day was Thursday.

He will take on a similar role in View Royal, beginning Monday (Jan. 18).

“It’s a new opportunity and a chance to learn and

have a different experience with a different municipality,” Dillabaugh said.

Dillabaugh served as finance director for five years. He was named interim chief administrative officer late last year after the resignation of CAO Gord Howie. The municipality then named Teresa Sullivan the new CAO in December.

Acting mayor Kerrie Reay said Dillabaugh was a huge asset to

the municipality, helping council to develop “good budgets” and achieve low tax rates.

“I’ve always found Michael great to work with and he’s very knowledgeable,” said Reay, who has been on district council since 2011.

The district is beginning a search for a new finance director, and named Brent Blackhall, acting finance director.

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ROADMASTERSTraffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $250

Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmJan 16 & 17Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15June 11 & 12July 16 & 17

Air Brake Instructor CourseICBC Licensed & BondedA 40 Hour course to learn the principles required to become licensed as an Air Brake Instructor.

Our "hands-on" approach will offer instruction in assembling and instructing using a fully operational demonstration brake component board and hands- on foundation brake complete with interchangeable parts to assist in simulating a variety of Airbrake system scenarios.

Learn about instructional techniques and lesson planning and put these skills to work as you design and present a lesson utilizing these skills.

Each participant will receive the latest BC Air Brake Manual plus updated information, manufacturers' schematics, and Provincial and Federal regulations.

Instructor Terry Fiorin has been providing Air Brake training since 1990Monday-Friday March 14-18, 2016, 9:00 - 5:30 pm

WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

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SchoolsLangford Campus 101- 814 Goldstream Avenue

Colwood Campus 2139 Sooke Road

WestShore MetchosinTechnical Centre 4495 Happy Valley Road

WestShore SookeLearning Centre 2145 Townsend Road

WestShore Pacheedaht Adult Learning CentrePort Renfrew6633 Deering Road

WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke Rd.

Developed by the Canadian Safety Council. This program can help update and refresh driving skills to build confidence allowing the older driver to maintain their driver's license longer while driving safety. • effects of aging on driving skills • basic rules of the road • preventing collisions

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $95 per person

Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 12:00 pmMar 19 & 20

55 Alive - Mature Driving Course

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Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.


Location: WestShore Colwood Campus

Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmJan 9 Feb 13Mar 5 Apr 2May 7 June 4July 9

Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s licenseto class.

Fee: $225

Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pmJan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13 Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15 June 11 & 12July 16 & 17

Upcoming EventsSemester 2 - February 1

WestShore Advisory Council Meeting:Second Tuesday of the month

Spring Break March 14 – 29

Spring PACE Show

Why I go to WestShore?

The reason I go to WestShore is because I never felt a sense of belonging at other schools, I felt surrounded by a large group of people where no one knows my name. During the first week I knew I would be graduating this time around especially when I saw how much passion the teacher had for teaching.

I found a teacher that understands my learning style, understands who I am and actually cares about my future and my feelings. All the staff here have a real smile on their face when their kids do well. I’m not just a student to my teachers and staff, I am a brain with a future.

My goal is to grad and get into college for carpentry and try to have a great future. WestShore is definitely helping me get to my goal. It was my choice to transfer here and my choice to show up every day.

Within a week of being in the class I felt happy, and motivated. I actually wanted to graduate. And here I am. I’m in school and I’m going to graduate, because I have people to support me and I’m so happy I didn’t drop out. I have an even bigger family than normal in this classroom.

Why should I care about joining the WestShore Advisory Council? My kids are older now so I don’t need to be so involved with their school anymore and certainly not the PAC or I’m an adult student so I don’t think my input is necessary. Sound like something you’ve thought? I hope to help you understand the value of the PAC that you may not have realized. Each school PAC receives Gaming funds from the government. The funding is a significant amount and is about $20/student based on enrollment from the past year. This funding is used directly for students on items such as field trips, team building exercises, gym equipment, graduation ceremonies, other school-wide events and scholarships.

If the school does not have a PAC, these funds will not be issued to support a school. Gaming rules state that the funds cannot be administered by the School Administration or Staff, only by parents of students or in the case of WestShore, it also includes adult students. Therefore, without a PAC, Gaming will not provide funding or at least the funding cannot be spent without valid signatories and would then have to be given back. The meetings are 1 hour every month (10 meetings per year), contact the Langford Campus to find out when/where the next meeting is. So why should you care about joining PAC? Because the students need you, even if they don’t realize it! Thank you! WestShore Advisory Council.

We Want YOU! WestShore Advisory Council

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How to Apply for the Medical Office AssistantVisit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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Fast Forward to GraduationDid you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.

First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.

Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday - Thursday,

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

Medical Terminology Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs.

Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

Cost: $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition

Instructor: Angela Kemna

Date: Jan 19 - Apr 12 May 3-July 26

Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours.• Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical Keyboarding

Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)

Date: Jan 25 - Apr 6

Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

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organizations and Elders.

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Day & Evening Classroom Academic Schedule

Mathematics

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thurs 12:00 - 2:30 pm

Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am

Sciences

Science 10 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Science & Technology Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Chemistry 11 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Physics 11 Tutorial Mon 4 - 6 pm


English

English 12 Mon/Wed 8:45 - 11:30 am

Social Studies

History 12 (School age only) Mon/Tu/Thur 12:15 - 2:30 pm

Electives

First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Wed 12:00 - 2:30 pm

Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Carpentry 12 (and Joinery 12) Wed 8:45 - 2:30 pm

Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 - 8:00 Spencer

ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!SEMESTER 2 SESSION February 1 - June 29, 2016

Bookkeeping FoundationsExplore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Instructor: Dermott Crofton

Fee: $450

Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation

Date: Feb 20 - Apr 23 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sage 50 - Level 1Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.


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Texts: $50 - Sage 50 - Level 1

Date: Apr 30 - May 28

Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Foodsafe Basic FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.

Instructor: Marlee Loiselle

Cost: $81

Location: Langford Campus

Dates: Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Let's Paint A Monarch Butterfly With Acrylic PaintsWe'll practice detail basecoating & sanding techniques, create depth for shading, drybrushing & liner practice. 5" x 7" canvas.

Feb. 1 & 3 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Black-Capped Chickadee With Oil PaintsPainting this little chickadee will teach you feather painting techniques, liner work and shading. 5" x 7" canvas.

Feb. 22, 24 & 29 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Red Cardinal On A Branch With Acrylic PaintsWet blending, glazing & layering colours using gel retarder to create the feathers & details. 5" x 7" canvas.

April 4 & 6 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint Koi Fish With Oil PaintsPaint a 'Kitusui' Koi (scaleless, cream & orange colour accents) swimming by rocks. Basecoating, shading & highlighting techniques, and glazing. 8" x 10" canvas.


Let's Paint A Variety Of Trees With Oil PaintsA variety of painting techniques while you learn to paint evergreens, foliage (tree tops & shrubs), trunks & branches. No canvas, practicing on transparencies.


Let's Paint A Landscape Using Acrylic Painting TechniquesWet Blending, stippling, basecoating, shading & highlighting . See how using gel retarder can aid in painting your oceanside forest landscape with a waterfall. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 11, 16 & 18 (Wed, Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Landscape With Oil PaintsLearn to paint skies, clouds, distant trees & shoreline, water & reflections & a rocky cliff with a waterfall using wet on wet blending techniques, colour mixing & brush techniques to create depth & perspective. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 23, 25 & 30 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 I OPINION I SOOKENEWSMIRROR.COM A9

The Sooke News Mirror is published every Wednesday by Black Press Ltd. | 4-6631 Sooke Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0A3 | Phone: 250-642-5752 | Web: sookenewsmirror.com

They Said It

Our View

If the District of Sooke really wants to move forward on town centre development, the biggest leap will come from building a new library.

The district, Vancouver Island Regional Library board and the Capital Regional District have all agreed Sooke’s current library is past its best before date.

Yet, any move to a physical building is moving at a glacial pace.

Last summer the district asked for a request for proposal and had six replies. None met the criteria. (Although one developer said, he

met all the criteria except proper zoning; that problem has since been rectified).

The CRD approved up to $6 million in funding last October, but VIRL can’t seem to get dust off the project’s plan and take it to the next level.

Municipal and library officials say everyone needs to be onside. Fair enough, but they also need to be rowing in the same direction, too.

The back and forth discussions on the library project has been going on for years. This Saturday, VIRL board will discuss the library again,

but there appears little, if any, hope of it getting out of the bureaucratic quagmire.

Now as the district is headstrong in developing the town centre, with the completion of the roundabout, it is time to get this project off the ground.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that libraries have helped revitalize struggling or depressed communities.

Like a major department store in a mall, libraries attract large numbers of people, creating economic opportunities for a myriad

of businesses and organizations in the surrounding area. Large cities, medium-sized ones and even small towns have successfully transformed their libraries into the hubs of vibrant neighborhoods.

In the words of Robert Putnam, “People may go to the library looking mainly for information, but they find each other there.”

•••We want to hear from you. Send you

comments to [email protected]. Letters must include daytime phone number and your name.

Page needs to be opened on library projectWE SAY: New library holds the key to town centre development.

Publisher Rod Sluggett

Editor Kevin LairdOpinion

We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, but at the end of the day Sooke will have a new library.

It opens up more possibilities for the future, and in order to tackle bigger issues like climate change, we need to provide the infrastructure for that.

There is a strong running community in Sooke, but it’s kind of scattered.

Acting mayor Kerrie Reay– Page A1

Nick Gakena, EMCS student– Page A5

Mark Ziegler, Sooke runner– Page 21

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••2016 brings opportunities for new ways of learning

Mike BernierGuest Comment

Last fall, B.C. students and teachers continued to prepare for success in a changing world as classrooms began phasing in new curriculum that will make B.C.’s world-leading education system even better.

The new curriculum still focuses on the basics – reading, writing and arithmetic. But those are being taught in a way that students also learn the collaboration, critical thinking and communications skills they need to succeed in our changing world.

Teachers, students and parents all benefit when learning becomes more flexible. If your child is passionate about space travel, starting a business or producing videos, teachers can tap into that passion and help students build their learning around it.

Our education system is already recognized as one of the top three internationally. Why do we need to change? In part, because technology is transforming the way we live and it’s changing the way kids learn. With information at the press of a button, the education system that worked for us years ago is not as effective as it used to be for today’s young learners.

With labour stability in the classroom, parents expect us to focus on making sure their children have the skills they need to thrive in college, university and the workplace. We continue to work with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and other educational partners to phase in new curriculum and support teachers.

What changes can you expect

to see? For one, students are increasingly learning by doing, with more opportunities for hands-on experience. There is also new content, such as Aboriginal perspectives weaved throughout all grade levels and updated standards in math and sciences.

I’ve toured many schools throughout the province and it’s encouraging to see innovative teachers and students already benefiting from the new curriculum.

In September 2016, K-9 curriculum will move beyond this year’s introduction and be implemented in all B.C. school districts. Also, next September the new grades 10-to-12 curriculum will be available for teachers to use on an optional basis.

In September 2017, the full K-12 curriculum will be in place.

We all have a role to play – parents, teachers, and education partners. The work we do today will have a lasting effect for decades. Imagine what today’s students could be doing five, 10, 20 years from now.

The curriculum is changing so young people get the best education possible, so they in turn can help support growing communities.

B.C.’s continued strong, economic growth and fiscal discipline means that we can return dividends that make a real difference for B.C. students and parents.

•••Mike Bernier is B.C.’s minister of

education.

A10 I OPINION I sookenewsmIrror.com wednesday, January 13, 2016

WE ASKED YOU: What makes Sooke unique?

The friendliness. Whenever I go or shop here, people are willing to go above and beyond to help, which doesn’t happen anywhere else.

Jo PeacockSooke

Everything I need is within walking distance, so I like how the town itself is laid out.

Steven MacDougallSooke

I like that It’s rural, yet it still feels like a bigger town. Kind of like getting the best of both worlds.

James BentleySooke

It’s a small, happy community with lots to do and a lot of diversity.

Alethea ChauvinSooke

EDITOR’S NOTE: Would you like to be considered for We Asked You? If so, contact reporter Octavian Lacatusu by email at [email protected] or phone 250-642-5752.

Letters policyLetters should not exceed 300 words in length. All letters must include a full name, community of residence and a phone number, although the number will not be published. Email submissions to [email protected].

Readers’ lettersSooksquatch idea not so far-fetched

Re: It is time to cash in on Sooksquatch Conspiracy (Opinion, Jan. 6)

Had to smile at Rick Stiebel’s opinion piece about faking a Sasquatch, because it has already been done.

Heck even an expert declared the footprint to be real.

Not sure where the plaster cast of the footprint is today, nor where the hand-carved wooden feet are that made the imprint. The Sooksquatch T-shirts long ago sold out, a few stickers remain in private collections and the costumes of Mr. and Mrs. Sooksquatch are still at the museum.

Lee BoykoSooke

PR will improve political system

Re: Reform of electoral process requires dialogue (Opinion, Jan. 6)

While voters are confused about how the different electoral systems work, they have made it abundantly clear they want all parties fairly represented in our parliaments.

Proportional representation, also known as PR, is the only electoral system that addresses this issue, and that is why it is used in virtually all democratic societies in the so-called free world.

Another very important reason to use a proportional system is that it encourages the development of more parties, opening the doors for more people to get involved with the political process.

To make sure the majority of the MPs are elected in the geographic regions where they live, larger electoral districts will be created to include several federal ridings.

The process of nominating Candidates does not change,

but there are many ways of ranking the candidates on the so-called party list, the list of candidates representing the different parties in an election.

Using a proportional ballot, voters mark the ballot to indicate the party of choice to establish how many seats it will get in the legislature, while on the same ballot they vote for and rank the candidates.

That makes it about as simple, honest, and fair as it can possibly get.

Mixed member proportional, also known as MMP, and Trudeau’s preferential, ‘instant run-off’ models are both monumental disasters.

Andy ThomsenPeachland

Committee looks to help any refugee family

The Team Sooke/Juan de Fuca Refugee Sponsorship Committee thanks you for the story in your Jan. 6 edition (JdF electoral area pitches in for Syrian family sponsorship).

While we were inspired by the situation in Syria, we realize

that Syria is not the only source of refugees.

Around the world, there are roughly 15 million refugees from countries as widespread as Iraq, Yemen, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. As well, almost 40 million people have been forcibly displaced within their own countries due to violence.

So, our committee is working to support a refugee family from any part of the world for one year.

The family will become contributing members of our welcoming community and will be fully screened and approved before arrival.

We’d like to think that they will exchange their current worries, such as bombs and starvation, for the occasional wandering bear or power outage.

For information on how to help, people can go online yo teamsookejuandefuca.ca or call Sid Jorna at 250-642-2767.

Sid JornaChair, Team Sooke/Juan de Fuca Refugee Sponsorship

Committee

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Bread680g ...........................279

Idaho

Sweet JumboOnions

69¢

Washington

BraeburnApples

2/600

Imported

Cantaloupe

139B.C. Grown

RedCabbage

79¢

California

Raspberries

2/800

AAA Beef

TenderizedSteak12.10/kg ...........................549

Maple Leaf

ChickenCordons340g All Varieties ....................599

Schneider's

Wieners

375-450g ............................499

California Large

Navel Oranges 1.52/kg

109

ea

189

AAA Beef

Cross RibRoast9.90/kg ..............................449

Fresh

Pork ButtSteak6.59/kg ...................................299

Fresh

Trout3lbs

AAA Beef

Cross RibSteak11.00/kg ...........................499

Fresh

GroundPork7.69/kg ................................349

Fresh

Pork ButtRoast 5.93/kg

269

4/500

179

B.C. Grown

RedPotatoes

49¢

69¢

Welch's

Prune Nectar

1.36L ..........................449

Gold Seal

Sardines

125g 3 Varieties ........99¢

Purina

Dog Chow

8kg ........................1899

Northland

Firelogs

2 hour .........................299

Kraft

Dinner Cups

58g All Varieties .....4/500

General Mills

CheeriosCereal525g ...........................499

Pepperidge Farms

Gold� shCrackers180-200g All Varieties 229

Uncle Luke's

Maple Syrup

375 mL .......................599

Lumberjack

SourdoughBread680g ..........................229

SpongetowelsEcono Big Roll

Paper Towels 6's .............................649

San DomenicoExtra Virgin

Olive Oil1L ................................649

Bounce

Fabric Softener Sheets70-80's All Varieties ......399

Mr. Noodles

Noodle CupsAll Varieties

64g .........................89¢

Red Bull

EnergyDrinks250 mL ..................

2/400

ea

/lb

/lb

Cauli� ower

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2/800BoscPears2.26/kg ....................................119

DempstersOriginal

Bagels6's ...............................269

/lb

ea

2/900

/lb /lb

Fresh

Clams

2/400

WESTERNFOODS

BULKFOODS

California

/lb

BBQ

SalmonTips

3.06/kg1.52/kg

/100g

Washington

Italian

Green Kiwi Fruit

2/400

Purex Double Roll

BathroomTissue12's ............................649

Organic

Onions

2/600

/lb

/100g

Organic

Gala Apples3lbs

1lb 1.08/kg

ea

Bick's

PickledBeets750 mL ........................269

Schneider's

Bacon

375g ....................................599

1.74/kg

All Varieties

PepsiCola

3/5002L

2kg

eaRegular or All Beef

ea

SunRypePure or Blended

Juice

2/5001.36L

All Varieties

Silver Hills

16 GrainBread615g ..........................329

/lb

SunRype Pure Blue Label

Apple Juice 5x200 mL

Ocean's

Wild PinkSalmon

129

1.36L

Red OvalStoned Wheat Thins

Crackers300g ..........................269

ea

Tostitos

Tortilla Chipsor Salsa

2/600Various Weights

All VarietiesVarious WeightsVarious Weights

Fry's

Cocoa

454g ..........................699ea

/lb

89¢


Soups

326g

ea

Campbell's

ClassicSoups

2/400

Campbell'sCampbell's

ClassicSoups

Unico

VegetableOil

4793L

Vegetable

3L3L

Maxwell House

RoastedCoffee

629

ea+dep

/lb

Kraft

PeanutButter

6491kg

All Varieties

ea

ea

ea

Stagg

Chili ConCarne425g All Varieties .

2/500

RealemonJuice

945 mL ..................2/500

ea

99¢

7991.45kg

213g

Shake 'n Bake

CoatingMix

2/400

Shake 'n Bake

CoatingMixCoatingMixCoating

ea

Dad's

Cookies300g All Varieties

299

Dad's

Cookies300g All Varieties

ea

General Mills Jumbo

Honey NutCheerios

540 mLAll Varieties

Texana Long Grain White or Brown

Rice

449ea ea

ea

Unico

TomatoesAll Varieties

4/500796 mL

Whiskas Temptations

Cat FoodAll Varieties

85g .......................4/500

284 mL

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Prego

PastaSauce

239645 mL

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ea+dep

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6oz

284 mL


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284 mL284 mLea

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113-192gAll Varieties

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/100g

/lb

All Varieties

3lbs

All Varieties

99HOT


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NATURAL FOODSNATURAL FOODS

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Simply 7QuinoaChips99g .................

2/400PURGum

80g ..................

2/500

Celestial SeasoningsHerbalTea20's ....................

2/500

Vortex Glacial Alkaline

Water

1.25L ..................

2/300

Blue Diamond FreshAlmondBreeze1.89L All Varieties ......399

WESTERNFOODS

Blue Monkey No PulpCoconutWater520 mL .............

4/500

FROZENFROZENWESTERN

FOODS

Quality and Convenience

DaiyaCream Cheese StyleSpreads227g All Varieties .......329EchocleanFabric SoftenerSheets40's ...................

2/500

ORGANICWESTERN

FOODS

Quality and Convenience

Santa Cruz Organic

Apple Juice2.84L ........................................................................799

Island Bakery

Organic Bread680g All Varieties ..............................................

2/500

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Wholesome Organic

Blue Agave Sweetener900 mL ............................................................1299

Guayaki Yerba Mate

Energy Drinks473 mL All Varieties ..........................................

2/300

GLUTEN FREEOPTIONS

NATURALFROZEN

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Little Duck Organic

Dried Fruit Snacks21g All Varieties .........................................................369

Alexia

OnionRings

340g ...........299

Amy's Frozen

DinnerBowlsAll Varieties

227-283g ..449

ea

WESTERNFOODS

ea

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San RemoSea Salt1kg 2 Varieties ............109

Barb's BakeryCheese PuffsAll Varieties155-198g

w/Electrolytes

All Varieties

ea

WOW!All Varieties155-198g

Imperial Soft

Margarine

454g .........................239

Kraft

CheezWhiz450g .........................549

Island GoldLarge Brown Free Run

EggsDozen ...........................469

Island Farms

Buttermilk

1L ..............................199Valley Farms

FrenchFries1kg ............................179Cheemo

Perogies

All Varieties907g .........................229

Island FarmsClassic

Ice Cream1.65L All Varieties .......399

Bassili 454g

Spaghetti orLasagnain Sauce ..............

2/500

ea

ea

ea

Dr. OetkerRistoranteUltra Thin Crust

PizzasAll Varieties334-360g

ea

Island Farms

LightCream1L

449

All Varieties

Udi'sGluten FreeBagels

397-400g .....................499

ea

ea

ea

ea

eaAll Varieties

ea

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249ea

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2/500+dep

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Van'sGluten FreeWaf� esAll Varieties

255-269g .....................299

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EverlandOrganic

CoconutWater350 mL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 I COMMUNITY I SOOKENEWSMIRROR.COM A15

Elida PeersContributed

While we all know our world famous inn, Sooke Harbour House, so beautifully developed and operated by Frederique and Sinclair Philip, it also had a long history before their time.

It was Antony Kohout who acquired the land in the early 1920s and set up what he called Sooke Harbour Camp, a series of little cottages along the roadway with a teahouse closer to the water.

Kohout was from Czechoslovakia (or Austria), a man with initiative, and by 1929 he was able to build Sooke Harbour House on the site that you see today. The photograph shows how the place looked for many years, with four rooms,

shared baths upstairs, and dining room and kitchen on the main floor.

Though it was in the Depression years, Kohout managed to keep the place going. One of the young girls working there recalled: “I worked for Kohout for two weeks when I was 15. The pay was 25 cents an hour and one of my jobs was plucking two chickens each day.”

In 1946 the place was bought by Jules and Marie Lavertu. A French-speaking couple who were living in Saskatchewan, they fell in love with Sooke and never went back. Marie brought her French charm and her lemon merengue pie to Sooke while Jules excelled with his pea soup.

The family made their home on the lower floor, where

the eight children learned early about doing chores to help the household and the business. The Lavertus had a large garden and kept cattle, chickens and pigs. The business blossomed and a number of local women found employment there; this was the period when the restaurant’s reputation became well known in Victoria and internationally – it was the “IN” place to go.

In 1961, the business was purchased by the Donaldsons of Lethbridge and later in the ’60s it was run by a well-known Dutch couple, Leo and Susan Teygeman.

Bought by Howard and Margaret Traxler in 1968, it wasn’t long before it went to the Dhillons, who featured East Indian cuisine and arranged dinners by

appointment. In 1979 it was

Sinclair and Frederique Philip who fell in love with the place. Sinclair brought a love of the marine environment and an analytical mind

to the enterprise, and when added to Frederique’s French charm, sense of style and creative nature it was a combination that pretty literally set the restaurant world alight.

The 28 suite Sooke Harbour House of today is known around the world, a blend of haute cuisine, elegant art and style, and also of homey, welcoming comfort,

and community culture. Memories of a fascinating inn and of fascinating people!

•••Elida Peers is the his-

torian of Sooke Region Museum.

The early days at Sooke Harbour HouseSooke History

The original Sooke Harbour House. Antony Kohout acquired the land in the early 1920s and set up what he called Sooke Harbour Camp, a series of little cottages along the roadway with a teahouse closer to the water.

Sooke Region Museum


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Grow a Native Plant Garden.

Residents of the Capital Region are invited to participate in a FREE workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants. Instruction on native plant identification, their benefits and how to use them will be included. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will be provided and participants will be given a tour of a native plant garden. These informative workshops will be held at Swan Lake Nature House, located at 3873 Swan Lake Road in Victoria.

Each workshop is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. Call 250.479.0211 to reserve your spot today.

www.crd.bc.ca

2016 Workshop Dates:

Saturday, January 309:30 am to 12:30 pmSaturday, February 139:30 am to 12:30 pmSunday, February 2112:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Saturday, March 129:30 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, March 30 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWednesday, April 209:30 am to 12:30 pm

16 I COMMUNITY I sookenewsmIrror.com wednesday, January 13, 2016

Where in the World ...

International exchange students Hannah Vollmuth, left, and Riho Teshima know all about travelling. So when they visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona over the Christmas break with their host family they couldn’t resist taking the News Mirror with them. If you’re planning a vacation make sure to take us along, too. It’s quick and easy: take a picture of your group holding a copy of the Sooke News Mirror, send it to us and we’ll publish it. Send photos to [email protected].

The Capital Regional District is holding open houses this week on its draft regional trails management plan.

The plan guides decision-making, priority setting and budget planning for the next 10 years for the Galloping Goose, Lochside and E&N Rail Trail-Humpback Connector, and for future regional trails.

Open houses are Thursday (Jan. 14) from 4 to 7 p.m. at West Shore Parks and Recreation – Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre – 1767 Island Hwy, in Colwood, and Saturday (Jan. 16) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr., in Saanich

The draft regional trails management plan and a related comment form are available online at crd.bc.ca. Comments will be received until Jan. 31.

CRD seeks public input on trail plan The Sooke News Mirror

is always on the lookout for newsworthy events that tell our community’s story.

If you have something for the news, sports, arts or community sections, we’d love to hear from you. Give our editor, Kevin Laird, a call at 250-642-5752 or email [email protected].

Readers are also encouraged to comment on stories that they see online or in our newspaper through letters to the editor. Send letters to [email protected].

Tell us about your event

The Vancouver Island Regional Library is offering two new programs beginning in January.

Paws 4 Stories: Free Reading Support for Kids helps children read with the help of local therapy dog, Timba.

Through the St. John Ambulance Paws 4 Stories program, the library offers free, 15-minute readings sessions.

German-speaking caregivers are invited to join Sooke’s Playgroup Kinderspielgruppe

on Saturdays between 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sooke Library Branch. German songs, rhymes and reading short stories will be shared.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 250-642-3022.

Library introduces new programs for kidsA16 I COMMUNITY I SOOKENEWSMIRROR.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016

Capital Regional District Notice to ElectorsWithin the Capital Regional DistrictAlternative Approval Process for CRD Bylaw 4042 - Authorizing the disposal of a portion of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park ReserveNotice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 4042, “Capital Regional District Disposition of Part of Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Bylaw No. 1, 2015.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 4042 is to authorize the sale or exchange of a 902m2 (0.09 hectare) parcel in the Sooke Hills Regional Park Reserve, more particularly described as that portion of Lot 21, District Lot 8, Block 453 and Block 352, Malahat District, Plan VIP84067. The intention is to exchange this parcel of land for a similarly sized and nearby parcel owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This parcel will become dedicated road. This exchange is critical to complete the necessary land transactions to ensure that construction of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is completed in 2017.Take further notice that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 4042 unless at least 28,055 electors within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 4042.The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the CRD on request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which the alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies within the regional parks service area, which is comprised of all the municipalities and electoral areas in the Capital Regional District, as follows: Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Oak Bay, Metchosin, North Saanich, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria, View Royal; and Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas.The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 4042, to the CRD is 4:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016. Forms must be received by the deadline to be counted.The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the service area is 280,551 and that 10% of that number or 28,055 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 4042 without the assent of the electors by referendum.Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 4042 may be obtained from Stephen Henderson, Manager, Real Estate, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, 250.360.3136, [email protected], during regular office hours Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016.Qualifications for Resident and Non-Resident Property ElectorsResident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months and in the Capital Regional District for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response form.Non-Resident Property Elector: You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the Capital Regional District for 30 days and do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector response form.To obtain an elector response form, or for questions about the elector approval process, please contact CRD Legislative and Information Services, PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6 or by telephone at 250.360.3642 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from:www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-votingElector response forms may also be obtained at the CRD offices listed below. A copy of Bylaw No. 4042 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (unless specified otherwise below), Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016 at the following locations:• public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria• Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich• Juan de Fuca Local Area Services office, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke• Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria• SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island• Building Inspection, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island (8:30 am-noon)• on the CRD website:

for Bylaw No. 4042: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/bylaws/bylawssubjecttoreferendumoralternativeapprovalprocess for this Notice: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting

Given under my hand at Victoria, BC this 9th day of December, 2015Sonia SantarossaCorporate Officer

This schedule is subject to change.Please call 250-642-1634 to con� rm meetings.Council meeting agendas may be viewed

at www.sooke.ca

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

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

website: www.sooke.ca

UpcomingPublic Meetings

Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, January 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm

For further information, please contact the District of Sooke at 250-642-1634 or visit www.sooke.ca

Business Licence Renewals A reminder to all Business owners that your current

Business Licence will expire on December 31st, 2015.Business Licences must be renewed by January 31st,

2016 by remitting the appropriate payment to theDistrict of Sooke of� ce.


WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002 250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice

Grades 8 & 9

Mathematics ScienceSocial StudiesEnglish

Grades 10, 11, & 12AP French Language 12Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11*Art Foundations 11 & 12Biology 11 & 12Calculus 12Chemistry 11 & 12Communications 11 & 12Creative Writing 12English 10, 11 & 12Family Studies 12First Nations Studies 12Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10Foundations of Math 11 & 12Graduation TransitionsOrchestra 10*PACE Musical Theatre 10-12Physical Education 10, 11 & 12Physics 11/12 (Paper based)Planning 10 & 12Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12Science 10Science & Technology 11Social Justice 12Social Studies 10 & 11*St udio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12Work Experience 12A & 12B* Some courses require attendance once a week.

Grades 8 -12 On-line Grades 8 - 10 Paper Based Courses


How to Apply for the Medical Office AssistantVisit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

* Some courses require attendance once a week.


Fast Forward to GraduationDid you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.

First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.

Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday - Thursday,

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

Medical Terminology Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs.

Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

Cost: $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition

Instructor: Angela Kemna

Date: Jan 19 - Apr 12 May 3-July 26

Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours.• Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical Keyboarding

Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)

Date: Jan 25 - Apr 6

Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Cost: $950

Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic

For information call 250-391-9002

involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

local First Nations artists, cultural

building and technology.building and technology.

Did you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.

First Nations Graduation

is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.post secondary education.

First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be

The Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture

ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares integrates First Nations culture

students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be


Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12Futures Cohort ProgramsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12


Futures Cohort Programsorganizations and Elders.

to foster excellent foundational to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.building and technology.

The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational

Day & Evening Classroom Academic Schedule

Mathematics

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thurs 12:00 - 2:30 pm

Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Tue/Thurs 8:45 - 11:30 am

Sciences

Science 10 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Science & Technology Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Chemistry 11 Tutorial Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am



English

English 12 Mon/Wed 8:45 - 11:30 am

Social Studies

History 12 (School age only) Mon/Tu/Thur 12:15 - 2:30 pm

Electives

First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Wed 12:00 - 2:30 pm

Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 - 11:30 am

Carpentry 12 (and Joinery 12) Wed 8:45 - 2:30 pm

Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 - 8:00 Spencer

ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!SEMESTER 2 SESSION February 1 - June 29, 2016

Bookkeeping FoundationsExplore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.


Fee: $450

Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation

Date: Feb 20 - Apr 23 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sage 50 - Level 1Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.


Fee: $250

Texts: $50 - Sage 50 - Level 1

Date: Apr 30 - May 28

Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Foodsafe Basic FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.

Instructor: Marlee Loiselle

Cost: $81

Location: Langford Campus

Dates: Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Let's Paint A Monarch Butterfly With Acrylic PaintsWe'll practice detail basecoating & sanding techniques, create depth for shading, drybrushing & liner practice. 5" x 7" canvas.

Feb. 1 & 3 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Black-Capped Chickadee With Oil PaintsPainting this little chickadee will teach you feather painting techniques, liner work and shading. 5" x 7" canvas.

Feb. 22, 24 & 29 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Red Cardinal On A Branch With Acrylic PaintsWet blending, glazing & layering colours using gel retarder to create the feathers & details. 5" x 7" canvas.


Let's Paint Koi Fish With Oil PaintsPaint a 'Kitusui' Koi (scaleless, cream & orange colour accents) swimming by rocks. Basecoating, shading & highlighting techniques, and glazing. 8" x 10" canvas.


Let's Paint A Variety Of Trees With Oil PaintsA variety of painting techniques while you learn to paint evergreens, foliage (tree tops & shrubs), trunks & branches. No canvas, practicing on transparencies.


Let's Paint A Landscape Using Acrylic Painting TechniquesWet Blending, stippling, basecoating, shading & highlighting . See how using gel retarder can aid in painting your oceanside forest landscape with a waterfall. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 11, 16 & 18 (Wed, Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Landscape With Oil PaintsLearn to paint skies, clouds, distant trees & shoreline, water & reflections & a rocky cliff with a waterfall using wet on wet blending techniques, colour mixing & brush techniques to create depth & perspective. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 23, 25 & 30 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)


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WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

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ROADMASTERSTraffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.


Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmJan 16 & 17Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15June 11 & 12July 16 & 17

Air Brake Instructor CourseICBC Licensed & BondedA 40 Hour course to learn the principles required to become licensed as an Air Brake Instructor.

Our "hands-on" approach will offer instruction in assembling and instructing using a fully operational demonstration brake component board and hands- on foundation brake complete with interchangeable parts to assist in simulating a variety of Airbrake system scenarios.

Learn about instructional techniques and lesson planning and put these skills to work as you design and present a lesson utilizing these skills.

Each participant will receive the latest BC Air Brake Manual plus updated information, manufacturers' schematics, and Provincial and Federal regulations.

Instructor Terry Fiorin has been providing Air Brake training since 1990Monday-Friday March 14-18, 2016, 9:00 - 5:30 pm

WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.



SchoolsLangford Campus 101- 814 Goldstream Avenue

Colwood Campus 2139 Sooke Road

WestShore MetchosinTechnical Centre 4495 Happy Valley Road

WestShore SookeLearning Centre 2145 Townsend Road

WestShore Pacheedaht Adult Learning CentrePort Renfrew6633 Deering Road

WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke Rd.

Developed by the Canadian Safety Council. This program can help update and refresh driving skills to build confidence allowing the older driver to maintain their driver's license longer while driving safety. • effects of aging on driving skills • basic rules of the road • preventing collisions

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $95 per person

Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 12:00 pmMar 19 & 20

55 Alive - Mature Driving Course

OUR SPONSORS• 3 Gringos • ARQ Salon• Bikram Yoga Westshore• Curious Comics • Evedar's Bistro

• European Skin Care and Eco Spa• Feel Good Yoga• Floyd's Diner• Goldstream Bicycles• IMAX

• Lighthouse Cake Company• Malahat Chalet and Moon Water Lodge• Milestones• Munro's Books

• Ooh La La Bakery• Origins Bakery• Romeo’s Pizza• Rona• Saunders Subaru

• SuperStore• Western Speedway• WestShore Chamber of Commerce• VI Fitness• YM/YWCA

Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.


Location: WestShore Colwood Campus

Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmJan 9 Feb 13Mar 5 Apr 2May 7 June 4July 9

Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s licenseto class.

Fee: $225

Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pmJan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21Mar 12 & 13 Apr 9 & 10May 14 & 15 June 11 & 12July 16 & 17

Upcoming EventsSemester 2 - February 1

WestShore Advisory Council Meeting:Second Tuesday of the month

Spring Break March 14 – 29

Spring PACE Show

Why I go to WestShore?

The reason I go to WestShore is because I never felt a sense of belonging at other schools, I felt surrounded by a large group of people where no one knows my name. During the first week I knew I would be graduating this time around especially when I saw how much passion the teacher had for teaching.

I found a teacher that understands my learning style, understands who I am and actually cares about my future and my feelings. All the staff here have a real smile on their face when their kids do well. I’m not just a student to my teachers and staff, I am a brain with a future.

My goal is to grad and get into college for carpentry and try to have a great future. WestShore is definitely helping me get to my goal. It was my choice to transfer here and my choice to show up every day.

Within a week of being in the class I felt happy, and motivated. I actually wanted to graduate. And here I am. I’m in school and I’m going to graduate, because I have people to support me and I’m so happy I didn’t drop out. I have an even bigger family than normal in this classroom.

Why should I care about joining the WestShore Advisory Council? My kids are older now so I don’t need to be so involved with their school anymore and certainly not the PAC or I’m an adult student so I don’t think my input is necessary. Sound like something you’ve thought? I hope to help you understand the value of the PAC that you may not have realized. Each school PAC receives Gaming funds from the government. The funding is a significant amount and is about $20/student based on enrollment from the past year. This funding is used directly for students on items such as field trips, team building exercises, gym equipment, graduation ceremonies, other school-wide events and scholarships.

If the school does not have a PAC, these funds will not be issued to support a school. Gaming rules state that the funds cannot be administered by the School Administration or Staff, only by parents of students or in the case of WestShore, it also includes adult students. Therefore, without a PAC, Gaming will not provide funding or at least the funding cannot be spent without valid signatories and would then have to be given back. The meetings are 1 hour every month (10 meetings per year), contact the Langford Campus to find out when/where the next meeting is. So why should you care about joining PAC? Because the students need you, even if they don’t realize it! Thank you! WestShore Advisory Council.

We Want YOU! WestShore Advisory Council

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John AtterburyFebruary 1932 - January 2016

John Rupert Atterbury, (83), passed away on Friday, January 8th, 2016 in Victoria, B.C. He was born on February 29, 1932 in Derby, England. John married Pauline McKinnon in1957 and they had five children together. Pauline passed away in 1995. John was remarried to Rhona Page in 1998. A long-time resident of Sooke, B.C. John was an employee of Goodridge, Sooke and Lamford Forest Products and Can West Mall. An active person in his community, he was a member of the I.W.A., Sooke Lions Club, and also played, coached, and refereed soccer. He was a kind hearted loving person with a wonderful sense of humour who was much loved by family and friends. John will be greatly missed by his wife Rhona; his brother Michael (Judy); daughters Tracy (Andy), Kelly (Brendan), Kerrie (Ken), Liana and step-daughter Jessica; son John (Moira) and step-son Adam; grandchildren Ashley, Joseph, Kassie (Jacob) and Alex and great-grandson Tobias. He will also be dearly missed by his relatives and many friends including Bill, Oscar and Diana (Sis). A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Chapel (4725 Falaise Drive) on January 16, 2016 at 10:00am.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cops for Cancer – Canadian Cancer Society in memory of John.

Dawna Jeanne Bright (Scudamore) April 10, 1947 - December 17, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dawna Bright, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Survived by her Son Bill (Trinia), Daughter Nancy (Darren), Brothers David (Betty), Doug (Sylvia), Her greatest joys her Grandsons Eric, Ty and Darren, many other family and her wonderful friends. A celebration of Life will be held on January 23rd at the Sooke Legion branch #54 from 12-2:30.

The family would like to say Thank you to everyone who was there for Mom especially the angels that helped her.

Take notice that Landus Development Group Inc. of Vancouver, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), West Coast Region for a Tenure Type – Strata Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located at Lot B, Section 78, Sooke District Plan VIP89003 PID 028-633-075The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is Crown Land File 1414309.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Offi cer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: [email protected].

Comments will be received by FLNRO up to February 25, 2016. FLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s offi ce in Nanaimo.

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DEATHS

LORRAINE BROTHERSTON

Long time resident of the Highlands for 65 years, Lorraine Brotherston, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at the age of 82 on January 6th, 2016. Pre-deceased by her hus-band Ken Brotherston and survived by her lov-ing family. A private family gather-ing will be held at a later date.In lieu of fl owers, dona-tions can be made to the Alzheimers Society or the Victoria Humane So-ciety.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

SOOKE FOOD BANK SOCIETY

Annual AGM February 1, 2016

@1:00pm

Sooke Community Hall

INFORMATION

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RENTALS AVAILABLE FOR

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT“Crutches

Wheel ChairsWalkers

Bathroom HelpersMisc. Items”

Call 250-389-4607Need A Ride?250-389-4661

SENIORS ACTIVITY

Membership $15.00 Monday - Ayre Manor Resi-dents trips.Tuesday & Thursday - Lunch and Bingo Community Hall.Wednesday - Special trips ad-

vertised in Sooke Mirror. Friday - Lunch and shopping trips in Victoria, Call June, 250-642-2032.Last Sunday of the month - Dinner at different restaurants, Call June, 250-642-2032.

Pickup at home or community hall.

For further information, cal Kay, 250-642-4662


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SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.

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Alma @ 250-642-2184 or May @ 250-642-4973

TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle De-pot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.

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YOUR GENEROUS DONATION

Supports Sooke Hospice in your Community.

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ANYONE having any informa-tion on someone that went by the name Evergreen, or the person who placed an ad in the paper years ago looking for information on a baby girl born in the Burns Lake Hospi-tal in 1954 please contact this number 250-847-2842 or email [email protected].

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND DECEMBER 24, 2015 on Otter Point Rd near Farmer Rd, 3 Wheel Stroller in excellent condition .Info [email protected]


LOST AND FOUND

To the person/s who stole my custom made home ad-dress sign - (1’ 1/2” H x 2’ 1/2” W x 11/2” thick with green house numbers and green outline of a chicken) on Grant Road, could you please return it to the place you took it from. Thank you - I discovered it this morning the 28th of December.

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Dawna Jeanne Bright (Scudamore) April 10, 1947 - December 17, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dawna Bright, wife of the late Ross Bright, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Survived by her Son Bill (Trinia), Daughter Nancy (Darren), Brothers David (Betty), Doug (Sylvia), Her greatest joys her Grandsons Eric, Ty and Darren, many other family and her wonderful friends. A celebration of Life will be held on January 23rd at the Sooke Legion branch #54 from 12-2:30.

The family would like to say Thank you to everyone who was there for Mom especially the angels that helped her.

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HELP WANTED

THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about send-ing money to obtain informa-tion about any employment opportunities.

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Responsibilities may include; form preparation, steel rein-forcing preparation, concrete casting & fi nishing, use of hand tools, stripping product, patching product, form / equipment / facilities and tool maintenance.

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HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 or visit www.dcac.ca [email protected]

CLEANING SERVICES

HI! ARE you needing help with cleaning your home? Call 250-478-8940.



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HOLY TRINITYAnglican Church

1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 11am

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

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries

Pastor Rick Eby Email [email protected]

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JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403SATURDAY SERVICE

9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service

Pastor Lowell Holmquist Sunday @ 10:30AM | clachurch.com/sooke

6851 West Coast Road | 250.642.4822

The Love of ChristOn Sunday, August 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines

� ight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred � fty � ve people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe,

Arizona, named Cecilia.News accounts say when rescuers found Cecilia they did not

believe she had been on the plane. Investigators � rst assumed Cecilia had been a passenger in one of the cars on the highway onto which the airliner crashed. But when the passenger list for the � ight was checked, there was Cecilia’s name.

Cecilia survived because, as the plane was falling, Cecilia’s mother, Paula Chi can, unbuckled her own seat belt, got down on her knees in front of her daughter, wrapped her arms and body around Cecilia and would not let her go.

Nothing could separate that child from her mother’s love-not tragedy or disaster, not the fall or the � ames that followed, not height nor depth, not life nor death. Such is the love of our Heavenly Father for us. He sent His very own Son, Jesus on an expensive errand of mercy to our fallen world. Jesus left heaven, lowered Himself to our level, covered us with the sacri� ce of His own body to save us.

During this holiday season remember the depth of heaven’s love for you!

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ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945

Saturday Mass 4pm | Sunday Mass, 9amThursday Mass 10:30 am

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Sports

Kevin LairdSooke News Mirror

Nick Walker didn’t start running with a goal in mind.

He wanted to gain more fitness for soccer and have a little fun doing it.

At first, Walker pushed through the runs. But the more he ran, the more com-fortable he felt.

“Running isn’t easy. It never really gets easy – you just get better,” said Walker, who is also co-owner of Frontrunners, a chain of Island running stores, and considered one of the region’s top competitive runners.

Since those early running days more than 20 years ago, Walker, 32, has run competitively at local, pro-vincial, national and inter-national levels. Last fall, he won the GoodLife Victoria Marathon 8K road race and is a past winner of the Sooke River 10K.

On Jan. 21, Walker is the guest speaker at Sooke Trail and Road Runners’ Let’s Talk Running series at Edward Milne Commu-nity School, beginning at 7 p.m. His talk will centre on how running shaped his life, goal-setting and motivation. There will also be a Q&A.

Walker, who has run everything from a 3K race to ultramarathons (more than 50K), said Greater Victoria has the ideal running cli-mate and the region is a hot-bed for the sport in Canada.

He said springtime is one of the best times to begin a running program with many local races held including the ever-popular TC-10K in April and the Island Race Series.

“It’s really motivating when you go to these events because you see so many people that are just like you,” Walker said.

“With new runners I always say don’t worry about where you’re going just worry about each run as it comes.”

Sooke Trail and Road Run-ners, also known as STARR, is one of two running groups in Sooke.

The Jan. 21 seminar is designed to encourage run-ning in Sooke, said presi-dent Mark Ziegler.

“We’re not trying to recruit new members or anything. It’s just to let peo-ple know what’s going on locally, and get a boost in their running enthusiasm,” he said

“There is a strong running community in Sooke, but it’s kind of scattered.”

For both Ziegler and Walker, running provides different outlets, but they agree on one thing: running is about friendships and camaraderie.

“I’m not one to go out and run by myself,” Walker said. “I like to run with friends or running groups. They also become your support net-work.”

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STARR’s host Let’s Talk Running series with elite runner Nick Walker

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Elite runner Nick Walker is guest speaker at STARR’s Let’s Talk Running series at Edward Milne Community School on Jan. 21.

Mark your calendar

■ EVENT: Let’s Talk Running, sponsored by STARR

■ WHEN: Jan. 21, 7 to 9 p.m.

■ WHERE: Edward Milne Community School

Twenty-six runners from Sooke com-peted in the opening race of the 2016 Vancouver Island Race Series, the Harri-ers Pioneer 8K in Saanichton on Sunday.

Jonathin Toombs placed 11th overall and second in the men’20 to 24 division with a time of 26:27.

Veteran racer Robert Butterworth also placed second in his division (M75-79) and 317 overall with a time of 42:04.

The race had 526 finishers, with Rob Watson of Vancouver the first place win-ner with a time of 23:47. Natasha Wodak placed first on the women’s side, with a winning time of 26:31, also setting a W35-39 age group record.

Sooke results included:Jonathon Toombs, 26:27; Mathew Tom-

son, 28:42; Howard Manderson, 31:12; Doug Van Ek, 33:17; Jonathon Dvorak,

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Sooke’s girls midget hockey team travelled north to Port McNeill last weekend and came home with a shiny new cup.

After travelling most of the day Friday, the Sooke Thunderbirds took to the ice Satur-day morning to face the host and pre-tourna-ment favorite TriPort.

Never a good early morning squad, the Sooke girls were soundly beaten 7-0 by the hosts. Two early goals took the wind out of the Thunderbirds’ sails and the girls were never able to find a way back into the game.

After a lunch and a quick nap, the Thunder-

birds returned to the ice Saturday afternoon in a must-win game against their rivals from Cowichan.

Kailee Purnell got Sooke on the board first but they couldn’t find the net again until late in the game.

With just five minutes remaining, the Thunder-birds found themselves down 2-1 and in penalty trouble. That’s when Alyssa Lloyd scored two short-handed goals to pull out the victory. Revenge was sweet, as one month earlier Lloyd had sustained a concus-sion in a penalty filled loss against that same Cowichan team.

Later in the day, the

girls were back on the ice for their third game of the day.

Co-Captain Hailey Dimock announced her return from a two game suspension, as she “lit it up” with three goals and six points in another come-from-behind win against Campbell River.

Sooke trailed by one goal with 10 minutes remaining but the newly formed combination of Dimock, Lloyd and Olivia Carello combined for four late goals to seal a 7-4 victory. Lloyd and Carello had two goals each.

The Gold Medal match was set for Sun-day morning and the Thunderbirds were

clear underdogs against the home team, whose confidence was sky high after their 7-0 vic-tory on Saturday.

Tri-Port once again took the early lead and was up 2-0 after one period, but it was clear they were facing a much more determined Sooke side in this game.

Goals by Dimock and Carello had the match all even entering the third period.

Dimock continued her torrid pace with another goal midway through the third and she sealed the vic-tory with an empty net marker in the final min-ute.

Goaltender Selena

Madill earned MVP of the gold medal game with a brilliant perfor-mance, closing the door for the final two peri-ods.

Previous game MVP honors went to co-cap-tain Jamie Lafontaine, Alyssa Lloyd and Hai-ley Dimock while the “digger” awards in each game went to Carello, Chevy Alexander, Victo-ria Sutherland and Kai-lee Purnell.

“The weekend per-formance was definitely the highlight of the sea-son,” said coach Peter Faulkner.

“Winning gold takes a total team effort and huge contributions also came from forwards

Desiree Cumming, Jes-sica Graham, Jasmine Kumar and Kaitlin McK-elvey, as well as defen-semen Alison Sudlow, Hailey Olejnik and Kay-lee Peaker.”

The Thunderbirds are

hoping for continued success as they enter the second half of the regular season, which begins Saturday (Jan. 16) at SeAPARC against Juan de Fuca Grizzlies. Game time is 9 a.m.

Midget girls win tournament gold

Although there was a bit of a bump in a two-day tournament in Port Alberni last week-end, the edward Milne Community School Wolverines gave a brief glimpse into what could be this season.

The Wolverines, play-ing three games in two nights, placed fourth at the Alberni Totem 61 Tournament.

The eMCS senior boys basketball team beat Stelly’s Second-ary School 71-52 in the relegation final round after beating host Port Alberni 63-50 and los-ing to powerhouse Bal-

lenas by a 64-44 count.Last week marked

the first time this sea-son the Wolverines were able to play with a full roster – and the results proved fruitful.

On Tuesday, the Wolverines clobbered esquimalt 69-34 before losing to tier 3 Mount Doug 70-47 Wednesday. Add the win and the loss to the tournament results and the Wolver-ines had a successful week, said co-coach Alex Wright.

“We had good prac-tices last week with the full roster and it shows what we are capable

of doing as a team,” he said.

“All the pieces of the puzzle are coming together.”

Both Wright and co-coach Trevor Bligh continue to look at the playoff picture, even though the Wolverines haven’t hit the halfway point in the season. The team’s goal is to reach the provincial finals in March.

“It was a big deal for us this weekend. We finished pretty well and we’re happy with the results,” Wright said.

This week the Wol-verines go on the road

to play Parkland and are home to Stelly’s tonight (Jan. 13). Game time is 7:30 p.m.

BALL BOUNCES … Wolverines’ Frederik Moeller was named to the Alberni Totem 61 Tournament. He scored 38 points against Port Alberni … eMCS has four players in the Top

10 scorers in the South Island League. They include Alec McKen-zie (76), Moeller (60), Andy Abel (54) and Brady Greenwood (50) … Going into Tuesday’s game, the Wolverines sat in third place in the South Island, behind Mount Doug and Park-land.

Returning players propel Wolverines

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Due to advertising deadline, other items may be included on the agenda. Please call 250.642.1500 for confirmation.Comments on agenda items can be submitted before noon January 19, 2016 by mail to the Capital Regional District (CRD), Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning, 3 – 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1N1, by email to [email protected] or be submitted at the meeting. Staff reports will be available after January 14, 2016 on the CRD website at: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/committeedocuments/juandefucalandusecommittee or can be viewed at our office, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

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Stickingto them

Sooke Thunderbirds Chris Piatowski, left, and Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Connor Mowat fight for the puck during Sunday’s bantam C1 game at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex. Sooke won 4-3.

Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

Spring football sea-son is around the cor-ner and the Sooke Seahawks are getting ready with pre-season cross-training.

The training is open to boys and girls aged 7 to 13. No experience or commitment is nec-essary.

The pre-season cross-training will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 19.

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From page A1Council also insists on having the library in the

town core, similarly to where the current library is located on Anna Marie Road.

As such, the project hasn’t lost priority, said Sooke acting mayor Kerrie Reay, who is also a VIRL board trustee.

“Of what was submitted, at the end of the day there still was no viable option, so we continue to explore for what kind of viable options are out there,” she said.

Reay pointed out that the library project is no different from any other matters that

come before council, which is why a direction will eventually be taken. In this case, the project is expected to “evolve” as VIRL and council consider the options.

“We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, but at the end of the day Sooke will have a new library,” she said.

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District of Sooke employees got some recogni-tion recently for their years of service.

Recipients were given a framed certificate, a presentation pin or similar item, a gift to a value of $150 and an engraved plaque.

The year of service awards are provided every five years. The years of service don’t need to be continuous to qualify, according to the District’s employee service awards policy.

The policy was created to recognize extended periods of service to the municipality.

Those receiving a framed certificate for five years of service were Richard McLeod, Elisabeth Nelson, Sarah Temple, Christopher McCrea, Cam-eron Norris-Jones, Brad Metzger and Michael Dilla-baugh.

Employees who have reached or exceeded 10 years of dedicated service received a certifi-cate along with a 10 Years of Service Pin. They included Nikki Lewers, Matthew Barney and Debo-rah Knight.

Employees who reached or exceeded 15 years of service: Steve Sorensen, Susan Dyble and Bon-nie Sprinkling.

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Octavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

Remember the good old days lugging around your big sax between home and school? On the bus, in the rain, in the sun, whatever. It was love. It was passion. It was getting together with your friends and colleagues and making music happen even when you had no idea what you were doing.

Those days of youth and musical wonder are now ageless memories, buried under the sands of day-to-day modern life. Or are they?

If you’ve been itching to pick up that trombone off the shelf and do something with it again, then here’s your chance to blow

all the dust out of it. Starting tomorrow (Jan. 14)

the Sooke Concert Band (Sooke Winds for short) begins its practice which is set to continue every Thursday in the Journey Middle School band room throughout the year.

And the best part? They are looking for new players with their

arms wide open, regardless of musical ability or experience.

Running into its second year, the band is the birth child of Melissa Edwards, who serves as the band’s conductor and musical director.

An avid fan of the saxophone bassoon, she has worked as a professional band director for 29 years and teaches at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

This community band was specifically created to highlight Sooke’s developing music scene and give everyone a chance to try out the band experience, noted Edwards, adding that when the West Shore Concert Band started up, she figured Sooke should have one as well.

The program itself hovers around an easy to intermediate range because a lot of the people who join haven’t played in a while or a starting new, which is entirely the point.

“We want to make it doable and enjoyable for everybody,” Edwards said.

Last year the band, which was comprised of seven or so players, performed some Celtic folk songs,

along with a Scottish ballad. In the spring, the Winds plan

to play alongside Journey’s band, and if the weather is nice, they will be outside the reading room, just so people can experience the band in a live location.

The band will meet on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Journey Middle School band room.

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A story that appeared in our Jan. 6 paper incor-rectly combined the March Sing-out and the May concert into one event.

The March 7 Sing-out Festival is a Sooke Com-munity Choir-sponsored event to gather all the ele-

mentary school choirs and the community choir to perform individually and together.

The May concert is a 1970s-inspired perfor-mance in which the choir will sing classics using only vocals.

Sooke Community Choir correction

Sooke Concert Band is blowing back into town

Contributed

Melissa Edwards

Playing in a band was never about being a pro, but having fun

We want to make it doable and enjoyable for everybody.

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In honour of Family Literacy Week (the last week in January), the Edward Milne Community Theatre will be hosting the Kerplunks, a children’s musical performance.

The Kerplunks are multi-award winning children’s entertainers bringing high-energy, colourful performances to the stage.

No doubt, their catchy tunes are guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the action.

The band is made up of four players: Dinah D (Big D) on the upright bass, Tina Jones on the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and vocals, Phil Wipper on the drums and Aaron Cadwaladr

on the acoustic guitar, as well as vocals and occasional funny faces.

The event will be free as it is being paid for with funds from Decoda Literacy Solutions, a province-wide literacy organization.

The Sooke Region Literacy Project will be working with the Sooke Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library and Sooke Rotary Volunteers to make this event happen as well.

The show will take place on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. For more information on the Sooke Region

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Coffee house concert this weekend

The Sooke Folk Music Society Coffee House kicks off with its first show this year: musician Kristia Di Gregorio.

Voted Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2006 Vancouver Island Music Awards, Kristia has been featured on the Girls with Guitars album series, at Music West, the Western Canadian Music Awards, and Canadian Music Week.

She also performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Orpheum and the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver.

Her songs are a patchwork of a life lived, much like the lives of the unruly women of the past she

draws her inspiration from. With grace, she creates lush and evocative settings for stories of artists,

soldiers, women and merchant sailors.

The power of Di Gregorio voice has an edge and a depth that makes her music unique.

She sings of love lost, love unfilled and broken hearts, with her floating melodies leaving the listener yearning for more.

The show will be this Saturday at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30.

Tickets are available at the venue.

For more info and to keep in tune with what’s to expect during the next Coffee House event, go to sookefolkmusicsociety.com.

Contributed

Kristia Di Gregorio

Music that paints with heart, from the heart

A new art mural project is being launched in rec-ognition of the 70th anniversary of a high school in Sooke and the 20th anniversary of the current building that houses Edward Milne Community School.

The mural will adorn the outside front wall of the theatre, at the school.

It will commemorate the history of the school, starting with Edward Milne himself, and move for-ward in time through the school’s first incarnation as Milne’s Landing School in 1946 continuing up to today’s offerings.

The mural will be painted on 23 panels by both current students and alumni interested in partici-

pating. So many details of the school’s history are car-

ried in the memories of its graduates and collect-ing those stories and incorporating them into the mural would add a richness and relevance not found in any archive, said alumna Susan Percival.

Meetings will be held in February to organize this pool of talent and to finalize the images to be created. Materials will be supplied and the fin-ished pieces completed by the end of June ready for installation in the fall.

Alumni with artistic talent are invited to connect with Susan Percival by email at [email protected].

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Sunrise FarmsChicken Wings1kgChicken WingsChicken WingsChicken WingsChicken Wings

Grain Fed Free Run


CanadianBison Inside Round Oven Roast26.45 per kg

Per LB

Easy & irresistable snacks for everyone!

BIG

PACK1kg

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Offer is in effect January 11-17, 2016

Buy 1 - Get 1

FREEDairyland Cottage Cheese - 500gr

Works out to

$2 each.Offer is in effect

January 11-17, 2016

Works out to

$2 each.

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FolgersGround Coffee292-326gr

Red RoseOrange Pekoe Tea144’s

NestleCarnation Hot Chocolate Mix225-500gr

NescafeInstant Coffee150-170gr

NescafeTaster’s Choice Instant Coffee100gr

NescafeNescafeInstant CoffeeInstant CoffeeInstant Coffee150-170gr150-170gr150-170gr

OlymelBacon375gr

ImperialMargarine1.36kg

Dempster’sBagelsSelected, 6’s

FreybeBavarian Smokies Sausage or European Wieners500-600gr

SchneidersCountry Naturals Chicken750gr

25¢25¢ from participating Dempster’s or McGavin’s products this January and February

will go to the QF Community Health Endowment Fund in support of health care!

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

8.81 per kg

Last year we raised $10,000! Our goal for 2016 is $11,000!

Boneless Center Cut or Rib End Pork Loin Roast

8.81 per kg

$4Per LB

$5 $7 $8 $3

$4

$5

$4 $3

$3BoostMeal Replacement Shake6x237ml

$10

$5

$5

Dempster’sEnglish Muffins6’s

$4 PerLB

SchneidersMeat Pies400gr

$3

Smucker’sPure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade500ml

AdamsNatural 100% Peanut Butter1kg

$6

$3

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O.N.E.Coconut Water500ml

Pure LeafTea 547ml

MontellierSparkling Water 500ml

StarbucksCoffee Beverage 325-444ml

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Black DiamondCheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices450gr

Black DiamondCheestrings336gr

Hellmann’sMayonnaise890ml

KraftShake ‘n Bake Coating Mix140-184gr

Snack Pack Pudding Cups4x99gr

QuakerChewy or Dipps Granola BarsSelected, 150-196gr

ChristiePremium Plus Crackers900gr

Campbell’sChunky Soup540ml

UnicoPizza Sauce213ml

KraftDressing250ml

Nong ShimBowl Noodle Soup86gr

Kellogg’sCorn Flakes Cereal680gr

Black DiamondCheese400-450gr

Kellogg’sMini-Wheats or Family Size Rice Krispies Cereal500-640gr

Kellogg’sMuslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal450-755gr

Campbell’sHearty Noodles55gr

Green GiantCanned VegetablesSelected, 341-398ml

BrunswickCanadian Sardines106gr

Uncle Ben’sFast & Fancy Rice Side Dish165gr

KnorrSoup Mix40-83gr

IdahoanPotatoes113-114gr

NestleRegular Chocolate Bars41-60gr

DareBreaktime Cookies250gr

Tropic IsleFruit in Light Syrup398ml

Tropic IsleCoconut Milk400ml

UnicoBeans, Chick Peas or Lentils540ml

UnicoVegetable Oil3lt

Sea HaulFlaked Light Tuna170gr

Money’sPieces & Stems Mushrooms284ml

Tropicana100% Pure & Natural

Orange Juice2.63lt

KnorrPasta or Rice Sidekicks112-167gr

UnicoTomatoes796ml

UnicoPasta700-900gr

KnorrSimply Broth900ml

ChristieCookiesSelected, 265-300gr

Black DiamondShredded Cheese340gr

UnicoMarinated Artichoke Hearts170gr

TexanaNatural Long Grain Rice2kg

Hunt’sTomato Sauce398ml

Dairyland2% Milk or 1% Chocolate Beverage473ml

$5$5 $5 $3

$1 $5$5$4$3

$1

$1 $1$2

$1 $2 $4 $5$1 $1UnicoPasta250gr

$2 $1 $1 $2

$1$2$5

$1 $2 $4 $1$2$3

$1 $1 $1 $1

Hunt’sThick & Rich Pasta Sauce680ml

$1 $1 $1$1$1$1

Healthy ChoicePasta Sauce700ml

$2

Quality Foods an Island Original

Clif BarEnergy Bar68gr

$1

GatoradePerform Thirst Quencher950ml

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Medium

Almond Chicken Chop Suey

SchneidersRegular Bologna

FreshSnapper Fillets

Frozen or Previously FrozenRaw White Tiger Prawns Tail Off51/60 Size

9 Piece B.C. Rolls

9 Piece Spicy Shrimp Rolls

FrozenSockeye Salmon Fillets

FreybeAuthentic Smoked Beef

Bottom RoundSchneidersHoney Ham

SunriseSmoked or Roast Turkey Breast

SmallDeli Salad

Albert’s LeapBelle Marie Double Creme Brie

Quality FreshSweet Treats Yogurt Raisins200gr

Quality FreshSweet Treats Jelly Beans600gr

$1 Per100 gr

Grand Slam Quality FreshFamily Favourites Mixed NutsDeluxe Roasted Salted, 175gr

Half BBQ Chicken with 2 Sides

Woolwich DairyWhite Cheddar or Mozzarella Goat Cheese190gr

FrozenFrozenSockeye Salmon FilletsSockeye Salmon Fillets

$2 Per100 gr

$1 Per100 gr

Per100 gr

$2Frozen or Previously Frozen

8oz Pacific Cod Portion $4

$1 Per100 gr

$1 Per100 gr

$2 Per100 gr

$2per 100gr

$3

$8

$5$5

$2 $3 $4

$11$10

• Andean Quinoa• Wild Rice &

Blueberry• Edamame• Thai Sesame• Fruit• Potato & Egg

$3per 100gr

$7

WEATHER PERMITTING

MediumChow Mein $7

MediumSweet & Sour Pork

Deli & Cheese

Seafood • Quality Foods

Sushi

Available at select stores only.Available at select stores only.


CanadianOrganic Popcorn600gr

Cake Donuts

Italian BunsSelected White or 60% Whole

Wheat Bread

8” Apple Pie Two Layer Decadent Chocolate Cake

WonderBread or Buns570gr or 12’s

OroweatBread680gr

MagicAluminum Foil

12x25ft

4$5

SunRype100% Pure Apple Juice1.89lt

ZiplocSandwich Bag90’s

3$2

Nature’s BakeryFig Bar56.6gr

English BayCookies

Cupcakes

Cinnamon Buns

CloroxConcentrated Liquid Bleach1.89lt

for

CascadeLiquid Dishwasher DetergentFresh Scent, 1.36lt

$1

for$3

Nuts To YouOrganic Peanut Butter500gr

Uncle Lee’sGreen Tea100’s

$4

$5

$1$2$3$4

$2 $26 pack

$36 pack

$38 pack

$312 pack

$4 $4$10

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$2

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$3Wolfgang PuckOrganic Soup398ml

Blue DiamondNut Thins120gr

$3

$3

6 pack

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Thurs Jan. 14

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCribbage 7 P.M.BINGOSr. Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community Hall. Info: 250-664-6612.ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000.MEDITATION TALKSooke Yoga and Meditation Centre, 7:30 p.m.SOOKE WINDSConcert band rehearsal. Journey Middle School band room, 7:30 p.m. Info: 250-8918433.FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPSooke Family Resource Society, 10 a.m.

Mon Jan. 18

PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 250-642-5152.CALLING ALL QUILTERSKnox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: 250-642-0789.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONEuchre 6:30 p.m.

Sun Jan. 17

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5.Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday.Bluegrass Jam, first and third Sunday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. October to May.QI GONG & TAI CHIBy donation. Sooke Yoga and Wellness, 6750 Westcoast Rd., 6 p.m.MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONBy donation. Sooke Yoga and Wellness, 6750 Westcoast Rd., 7:15 p.m.

Wed Jan. 20

WALKING GROUPPeople’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30 to 11a.m. Information: 250-642-5464.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONDominos 10 a.m.Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR POOLMeet and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m.TOASTMASTERSVillage Foods meeting room, 7 p.m. Info: Allan at 250-642-7520.SOOKE COMMUNITY CHOIRPrestige Hotel, 7 p.m.AL-ANONSooke Baptist Church.

Community Calendar

Tues Jan. 19

BABY TALKRESP’s-Planning for your child’s education. Youth and Family Centre, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 250-642-5464.

YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.SOCIAL CONTRACT BRIDGESooke Community Hall, 1 to 4 p.m.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. 250-642-3022.WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSooke Harbour House. 7 to 9 p.m. .SENIORS LUNCHSooke Senior Drop In Centre at Sooke Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.BINGOSooke Senior Drop In Centre at Sooke Community Hall, 10 a.m.

Sat Jan. 16

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.COFFEE HOUSESooke Folk Music Society Coffee House, featuring Kristia Di Gregorio. Holy Trinity, 7 p.m.

Fri Jan. 15

VITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIORS’ BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June at 250-642-2032.MESSY CHURCHFree family fun night. Holy Trinity, 4 to 6 p.m.

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Child, Youth & Family Centre: 6672 Wadams WayFamily Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd

Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray RdKnox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd

Legion #54: 6726 Eustace RdLibrary: 2065 Anna Marie RdMuseum: 2070 Phillips Rd

Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke RdSEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend RdSooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662

Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd

Directory: Where to find what

Sooke residents asked to be ‘Dementia Friends’Many Sooke

residents are this month making one of their most important New Year’s resolutions ever.

They’re becoming Dementia Friends, committing to learning a little bit about dementia so they can be supportive and inclusive toward people with the illness, which has become one of the country’s most pressing health issues.

Statistics suggest three out of four area residents know someone living with dementia.

“People affected by dementia continue to live in and be a part of our communities, and we can support them to stay connected in ways that are meaningful for them,” says Emily Pridham, the manager of regional services for Vancouver Island for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

“Through individual actions we can raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma attached to it.”

The Dementia

Friend campaign is the cornerstone of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which runs until the end of January.

Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy, says Pridham. The process starts by signing up at DementiaFriends.ca. The next step is to understand five simple

things about dementia:• It is not a natural

part of aging.• It is not just

about losing your memory. Dementia can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday activities.

• It is possible to live well with dementia.

• There is more to a person than a diagnosis

of dementia.The Alzheimer

Society of B.C.’s Greater Victoria branch helps people with dementia and their care partners.

That knowledge can easily translate into action at home and work, Pridham adds.

The society has supported people living with dementia for 35 years. One of

its initiatives, First Link, connects people affected by dementia with information, society support services and programs

such as Minds in Motion, and dementia education sessions.

Sooke residents can find out about upcoming education

sessions by visiting www.alzheimerbc.org or contacting the Greater Victoria Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052.

Here are some tips to help you when you are connecting with a person living with dementia:

• Patience is key for dementia-friendliness.

• Use respectful language. People living with dementia are not “sufferers” or “patients.”

• Address the person with dementia, rather than those around them, when talking about their experience living with the disease.

• Connect, don’t correct. Respond to feelings being shared.

• Use precise language when describing actions or tasks.

• Give directions slowly and clearly.

• Focus on a person’s strengths and share tasks with them, like washing dishes or helping them

to order at a coffee shop or restaurant.

• Become educated on dementia and on how to help, by visiting www.alzheimerbc.org.

Dementia-friendly actions you can do

There are many way to help people living with dementia.

Transit terminals are being considered on Humboldt between Douglas and Blanshard, and along Government Street by the Legislature and Royal BC Museum Archive.

BC Transit’s President & CEO will be presenting the options at the James Bay Neighbourhood Association monthly meeting.

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Transit Terminal Options

Victoria RegionalTransit Commission

Wednesday, January 13 7:00 – 9:00 pm New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street or visit: www.bctransit.com/victoria

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Dry Jan challenges residents to go sober for 31 daysKendra WongBlack Press

Luke de Leseleuc remembers the day that launched him into seven years of intense and uncontrollable alcohol abuse.

He was in jail when he was told his three-and-a-half-year-old son had died.

“The unfortunate thing was that I was sitting in jail because of my alcoholism,” de Leseleuc said.

The news devas-tated the new father, who turned to alcohol to overcome his grief.

For seven years, he jumped from job to job, drank from morning to night, and eventually found himself in shel-ters for a few nights.

“I didn’t care. I got myself into trouble. It was a bad place for me to be,” he said.

After getting back on track and being sober for 11 months, de Leseleuc eventually relapsed. One day, he found himself at the corner of Douglas and Yates streets in down-town Victoria just steps from throwing himself in front of a bus to end his life when a voice inside his head stopped him.

“I was about four or five steps away from being hit by the bus and on the third step a voice inside my head said ‘the cause of your pain shouldn’t be the cause of someone else’s pain. If you do this, you’ll affect the driver (of the bus) and the passengers’,” he said.

De Leseleuc pulled himself back and went to the hospital emer-gency room. Shortly after, he checked him-self into Together We Can Society, an addic-tions treatment centre in Vancouver.

He has been sober for the past 16 months and now works with BeYouPromise.org, a Victoria-based organi-zation whose mandate is to educate and raise awareness of the ben-efits of not misusing drugs or alcohol. De Leseleuc is the com-munity outreach co-ordinator and travels to schools to share his story with students and parents.

This year, BeYou-Promise.org is launch-ing Dry Jan, an inau-gural challenge for Greater Victoria resi-

dents to go sober for 31 days. Throughout the month, there will be mini events such as scavenger hunts to keep participants

motivated. The event, that originated in the U.K., is a fundraiser for the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Umbrella Society for

Addictions and Mental Health.

De Leseleuc said the event is particularly important after the death of eight people

in Victoria from sus-pected overdoses in December.

“For those people who are sitting on the fence and don’t know

where they’re at in terms of whether they have an addiction or alcohol problem it could be a good start for them.”

The official launch of Dry Jan was Jan. 6.

To register for the challenge or to donate visit godryjan.com.

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