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Your Community Food Store SOOKE
LANGFORD
6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
“Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974”
We reserve the right to limit quantities
We reserve the right to limit quantities
AD PRICES IN EFFECT DEC 28 THRU JAN 3 3, 2012
Fresh, Great Tasting Meat
5-A-Day for Optimum Health
BUTCHER’S BUTCHER’S BLOCK BLOCK
PRODUCE
Western Angus Beef
Chinese
Prime Rib Roast $599 Mandarins $399 /lb
13.21kg..........................................
Rib Grilling Steak $
6
15.41kg ............. Australian
Rib Eye Grilling Steak $ 98
99
899
/lb 15.41kg
Smoke House
Grimms
Sliced Bacon
$
Sausage Rings $ Treats From the
SEA
$
/ea 250g.....................
/ea
Fresh
B.C. Wild Sockeye
Oysters
Salmon Fillets
159
$
/100g
8oz tub
499
2
For Your Healthy Lifestyle
NATURAL FOODS Santa Cruz Organic
Santa Cruz
Lemonades
Organic Spritzers
HOT!!
4/
5
946ml
00 + dep
Town Square
2/
Guayaki Yerba Mate Canned
Energy Drink 473ml ......... Blue Diamond
Nut Thins 120g ......................
00
3 2/ 00 3 2/ 00 4
Brown Rice Crackers 100g
Hellmans
1 2/ 00 4 $ 99 6
Rice Beverages 946ml .......... Knudsen Sparkling
Apple Juice 750ml ...... ..........
+ dep
Best Gourmet
69
Organic Coffee 454g ...........
Quality and Convenience
Vegetables 750g............................ Minute Maid
$ 69
5
Island Farms Chocolate or
Remember Your Calcium
DAIRY Island Farms
¢
79 $ 69 2 $ 59 1 $ 99 3
Island Farms Traditional
199 Island Farms $ 89 Sour Cream 500ml......................... 1 Kraft $ 69 Philadelphia Dips 227g ............. 2 Kraft Assorted $ 49 Cheese Sticks 200g ...................... 3 Whipping Cream 500ml ..........
$
Egg Nog
Motts
Oven Roasted or Spiced
99
99
Spinach Dip Per 100g
$
1
09
Per 100g
1.89L
$
299 59
3
200-225g
570g
8’s
283g
12’s or 24’s
8
29 ea
Gourmet Coffee $ Beans Per 100g ..............
219
M&M Plain
Peanut Candy .................................
$
99
1
Chocolate Rosebuds or Macaroons Per 100g Royal Mixed Nuts
Senior’s Day Thursdays • Save 10% on Most Items
4/
500 + dep
Hunts
Tomatoes 398ml
99¢
Carnation
Hot Chocolate 225-500g
$
299
Stove Top
Stuffing Mix 120g
99¢
Red Rose Orange Pekoe
Tea Bags 144’s
$
599
Pot of Gold Excellence or
Milk Chocolate 283g
$
599
Nabob Tradition
Coffee
326g
$
629
Schweppes, 7up, Crush or
Pepsi Cola
2L
4/
500 + dep.
BAKERY
Western Foods
$
Coca Cola
1.5-2L
2.72kg
Bulk Foods
Per 100g
Canada Dry, Fanta, Sprite, C+ or
156g
159
Cheese Balls
+ dep. + dep
125-283g
$
89
$
4’s
900ml
¢
....
375ml
Squeeze Ketchup
$
170-297g
6’s
+ dep
Heinz 1L
Popping Corn
Various Weights
Chicken Broth
Jalapeno or Vegetable
340g
+ dep.
12x355ml
Clamato Juice
Campbells Vegetable, Beef or
59
Seafood Pasta Garlic Salad Coil Per 100g
All the best in 2012
All Varieties, 475ml
85g
99¢
3
¢
+ dep
1L
2
500
Happy New Year!
455ml
69
2/
1 pint
220g
341-398ml
DELI 1
1
Vegetables
2L
$
89
$
400
284ml
Green Giant
Healthy Choices in our
Per 100g
181g
$
2/
475ml
Potato Chips
Orange Juice 295ml ................... Vanilla Plus Ice Cream 1.65L
Chicken Breast $
Pringles
/lb
Grape Tomatoes
625ml
6’s
Green Giant
760-900g
3
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
McCain Cool Quenchers Fruit Beverage 225ml ..................
Rising Crust Pizza
99
49¢
1.08kg
Carrots
375ml
Dempsters
FROZEN FROZEN FOODS FOODS McCain Crescendo
750-890ml
Yellow Turnip
Organic
200-250g
Mayonnaise
$
300
220g
+ dep
$
2/
348ml
99¢
Rice Dream
/lb
229 $ 69 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce ............ 1 2/ 00 Old Dutch XL Potato Chips ................ 4 2/ 00 Christie Snack Crackers ................. 5 ¢ Heinz BBQ Sauce .................................... 99 $ 99 Sunrype Apple Sauce ........................... 1 $ 79 Kraft Pourable Salad Dressing ...... 2 ¢ Franco American Gravy ............................... 89 2/ 00 Lays XL Potato Chips .......................... 5 $ 19 V-H Sweet N Sour or Plum Dipping Sauce . 2 $ 29 Bicks Mainline Dill Pickles ................... 2 4/ 00 Cloverleaf Smoked Oysters .................. 5 $ 99 Molson Exel Low Alcohol Beer ..... 5 2/ 00 Tostitos Tortilla Chips or Salsa .. 6 2/ 00 Dempsters Extra Crisp or Wholewheat English Muffins . 4 $ 99 McLarens Gherkins, Onions or Stuffed Mazanilla Olives 1 2/ 00 Lipton Onion Soup Mix ........................ 4 $ 29 Maxwellhouse Café International Coffee 3 2/ 00 Breton or Vinta Crackers ................... 4 Western Foods White or 60% Wholewheat Bread 99¢ 2/ 00 Oroweat Extra Crisp English Muffins .. 5 5/ 00 Friskies Cat Food ................................... 3 $ 29 Beneful Prepared Dog Food ........... 2 $ 49 Charmin Bathroom Tissue ......... 6 $ 99 Duraflame Giant Firelogs ............... 3
1L
100
Organic
2lb bag
Orville Redenbacher
Apple Juice
+ dep
89¢
1lb bag...........................
/ea
Sunrype Blue Label
59
311ml
Garden Salad
249
in all departments
¢
.................................
$
284g
4/
River Ranch
500
“Secret Super Saver Specials”
/100g
1.96kg
2/
Come in Every Wednesday for our
$ 39
Previously Frozen
Anjou Pears
Greek String Figs
/ea
300g
Shrimp Meat
$
1
Lemons or Limes
3lb bag
/lb
Carrots
69
549 Garlic Sausage $399
Fresh
500 Onions ¢ Yellow ¢ .............................99
69
5lb bag
Grimms
/ea
375g
/lb
Liver Sausage
99
2
500g................ Grimms Assorted Classic
699
2/
5lb bag..........................
1.52kg
$
...............
Potatoes
/lb
Lamb Leg
$
Yukon Gold
Yams
Australian Shank, Butt or Whole
Lamb Loin Chops 19.82kg .............
9
..............
/lb 22.00kg
lb /ea
3lb box............................................................................
79¢ $ 79 1
100g
Garlic Bread White or Whole Wheat Crusty Buns $ 39 6’s
454g
$
1
Extra Crisp English Muffins $ 59 390g 6’s
2
279
Pumpkin Pie $ 99 600g
www.westernfoods.com
3
Nanaimo Bars $ 6’s
379
SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
Up Sooke
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NEWS • A3
Missing 25-year-old son mystifies parents Avid surfer has family ties with Shirley region
POLAR BEAR SWIM THE ANNUAL POLAR Bear Swim sponsored by the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department takes place on Jan. 1, 2012 at Whiffin Spit at 12 noon. THOSE TAKING TO the waters are asked to register beforehand.
CLOSED THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror office will be closed on Monday Jan. 2 and will reopen on Jan. 3. Happy New Year.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WHAT TO DO, what to do? DRIVE AROUND SOOKE and see all of the brilliant lights in most neighbourhoods.
HAPPY NEW YEAR RING IN THE New Year A few venues are hosting New Year’s Eve parties. Check out what is happening at the Legion, Sooke Harbour House and the Prestige Oceanfront Resort. PLEASE DO NOT drink and drive, get a designated driver, call a cab or stay where you are. Stay off the roads if you have been drinking.
Thumbs Up! TO ALL THOSE folks who give pleasure to others by decorating their homes for the holidays. THANK YOU.
Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
It’s every mother’s nightmare – a child goes missing. On Friday, Dec. 16 around midnight, a 25-year-old man goes missing in Gastown in Vancouver. On Sunday, he is declared a missing person. Matthew Huszar disappeared after leaving an office Christmas party and his mother Danny is extremely worried. “It’s a really difficult
time for our family,” said Danny. The Huszar family moved to the Shirley area last February and it is unlikely that anyone in that area would know Matthew, although he is an avid surfer and owns a boat which is moored in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. “He loves this area,” said his mom. Matthew is a geologist who had just graduated with honours from the University of B.C. and he had found work in his chosen field. He was
VPD photo
Matthew Huszar was last seen on Dec. 16
excited to spend time with his parents and sisters over Christmas and also with his long distance girlfriend. His mother spoke with him last Friday afternoon when confirming plans for the holidays. He never arrived. His mother said she believes he is in Vancouver somewhere and the police are following the missing persons case. Matthew is described as five-foot-11, 160 pounds with brown
eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. He is not known to have issues with substance abuse or mental health. Matthew is an active person who enjoys surfing, boating, skiing, and the outdoors. When last seen he was wearing a a dark green tweed coat, blue and white checked shirt, black dress pants and black shoes. If anyone sees Matthew they are asked to notify the police.
Local skaters thrive despite funding cuts Benjamin Yong Sooke News MIrror
The Sooke Sensations synchronized skating team is heading into the provincial championships in 2012 with high hopes, despite working with a shoestring budget this year. Normally receiving a grant of about $10,000 from commercial gaming revenue (casinos), this year the team got $3,000. The province generated $1.10 billion in net gaming revenue, with $135 million distributed back to people and communities in B.C., according to Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General website. “We applied for $16,000,” said head coach Bethan Greydanus. “Basically this year they said because our budget was fairly balanced (we were given less).” Instead, the team has had to do a little more fundraising — like the Skate-A-Thon held last month. Now, the Sensations are busy getting ready to travel to Surrey on Jan. 6 for the
Banjamin Yong photo
The Sooke Sensations synchronized skating team work on their choreography at SEAPARC at a regular practice earlier in December. competition. “We’re just kind of polishing up now, working on the presentation part.” The all-girl lineup of nine girls carried over from last year range in age from eight to 12. Practicing early in the mornings at SEAPARC before the sun comes out to save on ice rental costs — half price for a.m. slots — they do an hour of choreography off the ice and then an hour on to perform the actual routines. Greydanus said she’s looking for individual successes at the provincials.
“We’re just hoping for personal best scores,
that’s kind of the goal because you never know who you’re going to be up against. But you know, because the scores are comparable from year-to-year and from competition-tocompetition, you know when you’ve done better than before.” Last year, the Sensations placed third out of three teams. They did, however, walk away with the Millennium Cup trophy, an award bestowed upon a team displaying the best spirit and sportsmanship.
“That was more exciting than probably anything else,” she said. The girls will be judged on two components in the competition — points are given for technical (how well moves like spins and jumps are performed), and presentation (the way transitions look between moves). Largely an individual sport, members of the Sensations also compete by themselves outside of the team. That is how many are recruited, through the Sooke Skating Club’s
CanSkate and junior programs that Greydanus is also in charge of. The season runs from September until March and both sexes are accepted, although she said “we don’t get a lot of interest from the guys.” Aside from the provincials, the team will also be participating in an Island singles competition at the end of January with about 60 kids. For more information, call the Sooke Skating Club at 250-6422267.
Happy Holidays to everyone. I wish everyone good health and many happy memories with their family and friends throughout the New Year.
Also a business “Thank you” to my clients and past clients...... All the best!
MARLENE ARDEN 250-642-6361
Coast Capital Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
“Living Sooke....Loving Sooke Selling Sooke”
www.sookelistings.com
SMOKE CESSATION PROGRAM By calling Healthlink BC at 811 and registering for the smoking cessation program, BC smokers who are covered by MSP and who wish to quit will be available to receive free nicotine gum or patches once they receive a reference number. As part of this program Champix will also be covered, however the level of coverage will depend on a person’s Pharmacare plan, and a prescription from a doctor will be required. Avoid the New Year resolutions, and register for the gum or patch before the rush starts. Phone 811 today. Talk to Ron, Tim, or Kerstin for more info.
Ron Kumar Pharmacist/Owner
‘Happy New Year’
Helping People Live Better Lives! Cedar Grove Centre 250-642-2226
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Village Food Markets
SEASONS GREETINGS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR From all the staff here at Village Food Markets
W e e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s W e d n e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 - Tu e s d a y, J a n u a r y 3 , 2 0 1 2 Open 7:30am - 10:00pm, 7 days a week including holidays #103-6661 Sooke Road • Locally Owned • Locally Operated •
Produce
Fresh Meat Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Rib Eye
$ 99
7
Grilling Steak $17.61/kg Extra Lean
Mushrooms $4.37/kg
/lb
B.C. Fresh Chicken Wing Value Pak
Fresh
Ground Beef
BC Grown Jumbo White
$ 99
2 /lb
$6.59/kg.......... Canadian Pork
$7.69/kg........
3 /lb
B.C. Boneless, Skinless
Fresh
$ 98
1 lb container..... Value Pak
Fresh
Back Ribs $8.80/kg.... 3 /lb
Chicken Breasts $13.20/kg 5 /lb
Frozen Cornish
Schneider’s
$ 99 $ 49
Meat Pies
Schneider’s Sliced Regular or Thick
Schnieder’s Frozen
$ 99
Side Bacon 500g......... 4 ea
Sea Food
Roast Beef $ 49
1 $ 99 1
Ham............................................... German
/100g
Salami.........................................
/100g
Dressings 355ml........ 2
4 ea
$ 97
2
/100g
1
/100g
$ 09
Kolbassa Coil.......................... 7 Layer
1/100g $ 19 1/100g
Avocadoes...............98¢ea
Darrell Lea Black or Red
Organic Pumpkin
M&M
Licorice
Seeds.....
1
/100g
$ 29
1
/100g
$ 35 Trail Mix 59/100g Rings..... 1 /100g ¢
2/$
Pumpkin Pies ................... Almond
29 Peanuts $2/100g
$ 49
Crusty Buns 12pk..............
Made in Store 9”
1
/100g
$ 89
2
ea
Raisin
00 Bread 454g......................................$ 29 ea
12 $ 49 3 ea
Bark 250g...........................................
Dip....................................................
Organic
Dried Apple
Nut Mix..
Made in Store
Garlic or
Texas Ruby Red
Salted Mountain Man
$ 79
Baker y
$ 59
ea
Salted or Unsalted Royal
Bulk Foods
$ 49
Salmon Nuggets
....................................
Black Forest
$ 98
All Varieties
Smoked Candied
98
Regular or Garlic
Deli
Renee’s
Herring 250ml...
California
Lettuce.......................98 ea Grapefruit .............6/$298
Sausage Rolls 325g........ 2 ea
1 /100g
...............
¢
4
400g.........
298ea
Peppers $2.16/kg ........98 /lb Lemons & Limes 8/$298
2/$ 99
Dutch Boy Pickled
Shrimp Meat $
¢
$ 99
Hand Peeled
2 lb bag..........
California Romaine
All Varieties
Game Hens $5.49/kg... 2 /lb
2 ea
Mexican Large Green
$ 99
lb
Mandarin Oranges $
Strawberries
$ 49
1
California Clementine
California
Drumettes
$ 98
2 $ 49 3 ea
Butter
Tarts 6 Pack.......................................
Grocer y All Varieties
Dasani Water &
Coca Cola 2/$ 00 5 1.5-2L...........
+dep
La Restaurante
Kraft Shredded
Mild Salsa $ 99 4
Cheese
1.89L..............
380g................
Snack Mix
Miracle Whip
Nalley
Chip Dip 2/$ 00 4
2/$ 00
6
250-300g........
White Swan
VH
Paper Towels 99¢
Rib Sauce
.......................
2/$ 00
341ml..........
ea
4
Frozen
$
Breyer’s Double Churn
$ 99
1.66L.........
McCain
Hash Browns
5 ea
2/$ 00
1kg....
4
Mott’s Clamato
Tortilla Chips 3/$ 00 6
Juice
Bick’s Whole Dill or Polski
Dairyland
Egg Nog $
1L................
ea
Spinach 300g.......... 3/$400
1.89L................
Dairyland
1L
$ 49
Dairyland
3
Sour Cream
ea
$ 89
500ml....
1 ea
189
ea
2
2/$ 00
+dep
Natural Foods
4
Pickles
$ 99
280-360g........
Orange Juice 295ml2/$300 Whipping Cream Delnor
2/$ 00
Old Dutch Restaurante
299
Minute Maid Frozen
Olives 375ml...........
Dair y
416-433g......
Crackers 2/$ 00 5
ea
ea
McLaren’s Sweet Onions/Gherkins or
200-454g........
McCain Traditonal Crust
Pizzas
3
890ml...............
3
+dep
Christie Snack
$ 99
225g............
9
12 Pack..........
$ 99
645-800g...........
3/$ 99
ea
Kraft
Frito Lay
Ice Cream
5
Cereal
Pepsi
$ 99
ea
Quaker Harvest Crunch
All Varieties
1L................
5
Island Bakery Organic 100%
Whole Wheat Bread 2/$
680g...........
600
Dairyland Light/Half & Half or
Earth Balance Buttery Flavour
Mary’s Organic Wheat/Gluten Free
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Let’s Do Organic Shredded or Flaked
Thai Kitchen Instant
Table Cream 1L .........$269 ea
99 Spread 425g................. $3ea Crackers 184g............ $399 ea
4/$ 00 Tubs 250g....................2/$700 Coconut 200-250g......... $299 3 ea Soup 45g..................
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B.C. Transit Bus Passes, Lottery Centre, Gift Certificates and Canada Postage Stamps • We reserve the right to limit quantities • Proud member of Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce
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NY Levee: In the spirit of the season Mayor Wendal Milne would like to invite all residents, including children, to the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee. The word levée (from French, originally fem. pp. of lever “to raise”) originated in the Levée du Soleil (Rising of the Sun) of King Louis XIV (1643–1715). It was his custom to receive his male subjects in his bedchamber just after arising, a practice that subsequently spread throughout Europe. In the 18th century the levée in Great Britain and Ireland became a formal court reception given by the sovereign or his/her representative in the forenoon or early afternoon. In the New World colonies the levée was held by the governor acting on behalf of the monarch. Only men were received at these events. It was in Canada that the levée became associated with New Year’s
Day. The fur traders had the tradition of paying their respects to the master of the fort (their government representative) on New Year’s Day. This custom was adopted by the governor general and lieutenant governors for their levées. The first recorded levée in Canada was held on January 1, 1646, in the Chateau St. Louis by Charles Huault de Montmagny, Governor of New France from 1636 to 1648. In addition to wishing a happy new year to the citizens the governor informed guests of significant events in France as well as the state of affairs within the colony. In turn, the settlers were expected to renew their pledges of allegiance to the Crown. The levée tradition was continued by British colonial governors in Canada and subsequently by both the
governor general and lieutenant governors. It continues to the present day. As mentioned, the levée was historically a male preserve but during World War II levées were attended by female officers of the armed forces. Since then levées have been open to both women and men. Over the years the levée has become almost solely a Canadian observance. Today, levées are the receptions (usually, but not necessarily, on New Year’s Day) held by the governor general, the lieutenant governors of the provinces, the military and others, to mark the start of another year and to provide an opportunity for the public to pay their respects. Most levées may be attended by any citizen, including children. Today the levée has
evolved from the earlier, more boisterous party into a more sedate and informal one. It is an occasion to call upon representatives of the monarch, military and municipal governments and to exchange New Year’s greetings and best wishes for the new year, to renew old acquaintances and to meet new friends. It is also an opportunity to reflect upon the events of the past year and to welcome the opportunities of the New Year. The levee is a reception that is normally held on the first day of the New Year. The Mayor’s Levee will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 in the District of Sooke council chambers from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The
Sooke Legion will be hosting their Levee from 12 noon - 2 p.m. Those attending will have the opportunity to speak with Mayor Wendal Milne and enjoy light refreshments and entertainment. We would like to say thank you to everyone for donating their time and energy to the “Mayor’s New Year’s Levee.” Members of the Sooke District Lioness Club will be setting up, serving and cleaning up after the Reception. Entertainment will be provided by the Sooke Pipes and Drums and Janet McTavish. It would be wonderful if the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee became an annual tradition for the residents of Sooke.
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SOOKE LIONS CLUB
HARD TIMES DANCE JANUARY 28, 2012 SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL DOORS OPEN 8:00 PM Live Band 9:00 PM
MUSIC BY PHOENIX Wieners, Beans, and Bun included Tickets on Sale at Peoples Drug Mart and Shoppers Drug Mart $5.00 Per Person. Dress Code: Casual or Hard times Costume
Happy New Year!
250-642-6361
Happy New Year! Marlene Arden
Tim Ayres
Shelly Davis
Michael Dick
Tammi Dimock
Allan Poole
Lorenda Simms
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Pirjo Raits photo
Drive safe
Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce
Cooper’s Cove is always picturesque. As the winter comes upon us, it is wise to remember that the roads may be slippery in the early morning and evening.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR
HOLIDAY HOURS: Closed December 23 - 4:30 p.m. office re-opens January 3, 9:00 a.m.
MLA John Horgan looks forward to new year
File photo
MLA John Horgan Each year as we approach the end of December people often reflect on the past 12 months – the many challenges faced as well as the good for-
tune that we have encountered. I also put my mind to next year and think about my goals and priorities. What do we truly want to accomplish in 2012 both personally and in our community? As we contemplate 2012, with a sense of renewal, I look forward to the opportunities the year ahead will bring to residents of Sooke and the surrounding area. I look forward to making progress on transportation improvements and economic development. Working with regional and local government to find
ways to manage growth and protect the special places that make our area so desirable to live. I am always struck by the wisdom of the people I meet and the ideas that our community members have. Listening and learning will be my focus over the coming year so that I can better represent the broad cross section of views in Juan de
Fuca. I’m anxious to get at it and want to hear your goals for the coming year. Please share them with me by dropping into my office (800 Goldstream Ave), phoning 250-391-2801, dropping me a note at john.horgan.mla@leg. bc.ca<mailto:john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca>, or just approaching me on the street or around the
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #54 Phone: 250-642-5913 BONA FIDE GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME
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The Sooke School District Board of Education is seeking consulting services to engage the opinions of Westshore communities regarding the construction of two new secondary schools. The successful proponent will: • Work with school district officials • Assemble and lead a consultation team • Lead and conduct public forums • Survey communities electronically • Develop and implement a social media campaign to raise awareness • Gather and analyze data from all meetings and surveys • Write a report on findings to the Board of Education The Board of Education will review the data in terms of: • School design • School programming • Neighbourhood Learning Centres • Naming of the two schools Questions and inquiries should be directed to Pete Godau, Manager of Facilities – pgodau@sd62.bc.ca. Proposals for consideration will be accepted until 3:00p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012:
NEW YEARS EVE DINNER AND DANCE Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cocktails til 7pm, Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner 7pm Dance to HiWay Productions DJ - 9pm $25.00 for members $30.00 for Non-Members Tickets for sale at the Legion Bar Courtesy Bus Members and Bona Fide Guest Only
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THE FIRST RADIO BROADCAST For their entire careers, wireless operators onboard US Navy and merchant ships had only heard Morse code coming through their headphones. However, a few days before Christmas in 1906, operators from the shore informed the ships' crews to listen at 9 PM on Christmas Eve for something special. With curiosity, the ships' operators tuned in as was suggested. Suddenly, they heard something that made them think they were dreaming. They heard singing and a violin solo, then a man speaking. Some called their captain and ship's of¿cers to come and listen along with them. The genius responsible was Reginald Fessenden. He had succeeded in transmitting voice and music over the air. Fessenden played a violin solo of "O Holy Night" as he sang the last verse. He also read about the birth of Jesus from Luke chapter 2. Luke's account of the angels' song "Glory to God in the Highest--and on Earth--Peace to Men of Goodwill" was heard as if by miracle. Fessenden concluded his broadcast by wishing all a Merry Christmas. From the angels at the ¿rst Christmas to Fessenden in 1906 to the internet in 2011 the good news still goes out--"...a Saviour has been born to you..." So, will you check it out or scoff with derision that it will "never catch on"?
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6851 West Coast Road Pastor Eduardo Aristizabal SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am 250.642.4822 HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES Sunday & Wednesday 10am Saturday 5pm Revs Dr. Alex and Nancy Nagy www.holytrinitysookebc.org
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries Pastor Dwight Geiger Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 6221 Sooke Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue-Wed 10-2, Thurs 2pm-4pm Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
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SPECIAL MEAT DRAW JAN. 28, 2012 Mr. Jim Cambridge Superintendent of Schools School District No. 62 (Sooke) 3143 Jacklin Road Victoria, BC V9B 5R1
community. I wish you all a very happy holiday season and a coming year filled with peace, joy, productivity and prosperity. John Horgan, MLA Juan de Fuca
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See ‘what is your wish We asked our council, for the New Year?’
It is my wish that we will all be able to work together in 2012 to solve problems and take advantage of the many opportunities that will come our way, making Sooke a better place. I hope that by doing this we will improve the well being of each and every resident of Sooke in 2012.
Mayor Wendal Milne
I would like to wish all of the Sooke residents a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012. I hope everyone will take some time to reflect on the positive things in each of their lives go out and smile at some one and say hello. Look around at Sooke and recognize how fortunate we all are. Kevin Pearson
2011............let me think. I can only compare it to being the survivor of a tornado in a trailer park. I pleasantly look forward to 2012. Happy New Years everyone! Herb Haldane
See the other councillor’s responses on page 9
May your house be filled from rafter to rafter, with love and joy and lots of laughter, Have a wonderful holiday!
Start thinking of your nominations It’s time to start thinking about those businesses and people working in Sooke who have made your life a little more pleasant. Each year the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce puts out the call for nominations in a variety of categories. Sooke Region Chamber will be accepting nominations for their prestigious Awards of
Excellence taking place March 1, 2012. These awards will be presented to Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce members in the categories of: President’s Choice Volunteer of the Year Citizen of the Year Business Improvement Community Arts and Culture Employer of the Year
Business of the Year – Homebased, Small (1-10) Medium (11- 25) Large 26+) Customer Service – employee Customer Service – hospitality. For more information on the chamber and the benefits of being a member, go to their website at: www.sookeharbourchamber.com. Two primary func-
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Change came in 2011 Another year is about to be a part of Sooke’s history. It has been a tumultuous year, with many folks wanting change — and change is what we got. Wendal Milne took the mayor’s chair and three new faces came onto the District of Sooke council. We welcomed Kevin Pearson, Kerrie Reay and Rick Kasper to the table and welcomed back Herb Haldane, Maja Tait and Bev Berger. This should allow council to have some knowledge of the past while looking to the future. Former Mayor Janet Evans, Councillors Ron Dumont, We look and Dave Bennett, and forward to Sheila Beech did not return the new year to the council table and we them for their years of and the news thank community service. We lost some old-time makers. community members while gaining some newcomers. Sooke is a terrific community by all definitions of the word. We have our quarrels and our spats but in the end we embrace the community and the people in it. We print your letters with your opinions as well as your photos, which is what makes this YOUR community newspaper. Your contributions are appreciated and we endeavor to get all of them into print. In the next edition we will be highlighting the news makers and the issues which came before the community in 2011. We look forward to the new year and the news makers. The staff and management at the Sooke News Mirror wish you all a Happy New Year.
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NDP leader bouyed by 2011 Former NDP leader Joy MacPhail endorses Adrian Dix in his successful run for the leadership, January 2011. Here are excerpts from my yearend interview with B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix: TF: There was a lot of cheering at your convention Dec. 10 when federal NDP leader Nycole Turmel said that B.C. shouldn’t have to pay Ottawa back the $1.6 billion HST transition payment. That hasn’t been your position. Isn’t this a mixed message for the public? AD: No. In the federal election campaign, the NDP advocated for that position, and they said that if they were elected, and of course it was the late Jack Layton who put forward the argument that B.C. would not have to return the money, would we have voted at that time to get rid of the HST. Obviously, while the NDP did extremely well in that election, we didn’t win. Mr. Harper won. He says we have to pay the $1.6 billion back and the Liberal Party of B.C., Ms. Clark and Mr. Campbell’s party, signed a very bad deal for B.C. that we’re stuck with. TF: You replaced Carole James this year. At the root of that situation was a complaint about a policy vacuum in the B.C. NDP. I put it to you that that vacuum still exists … AD: [laughs] I guess I can’t count on your support.
TF: I’m making a list here. Increase corporate taxes to 2008 levels. Bring back a corporate capital tax and use that to fund student grants. Have I missed anything? AD: In January and February, many people criticized those proposals, especially the one returning corporate taxes to 2008 levels. And then the government adopted, briefly, those proposals in May. So I’m delighted that I’m moving the political debate in a positive direction. I defy you to name any opposition leader in any jurisdiction in Canada who has been as specific on taxation as I have 18 months before an election. You’re going to see our detailed program in advance of the election. At the NDP convention I spoke at length about the key issues of our time, about the things that I’m campaigning for right now, including improving skills training in our province, addressing issues of inequality, addressing the fact that raw log exports are out of control in the province. I get criticized on some days for being too specific and too policyoriented, so I’m delighted to hear your criticism that I’m not specific enough. TF: The B.C. Liberals leapt on your recent statement about potentially increasing income taxes for high earners. This sounds like [federal NDP leadership candidate] Brian
Topp’s suggestion of a new top tax bracket. Is that what you were saying? AD: On personal income taxes, I think because the B.C. Liberal Party has continually increased costs on middle class people, for example, shifting the hydro burden onto residential customers, and subsidizing industrial customers. They’re raising MSP premiums, raising ferry fares, raising long-term care fees, they have specifically gone after the middle class. I don’t think there’s really personal tax room there for middle-income people. That’s my view and my position. TF: So does that mean increasing taxes for higher income people? AD: No. I think what you have to do is first of all look at the fiscal situation closer to the election and be clear about that. ••• The interview also touched on the NDP teaming up with Bill Vander Zalm, and the future of socialism. You can find the full text on www.sooskenewsmirror.com by pointing to the Opinion tab and clicking on B.C. Opinions. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Serving Sooke since 1985.
We asked our council, ‘what is your wish for the New Year?’
Call Michael Dick at 250-642-6056 … and start packing!
Sooke Real Estate Well, if i had to pick one thing, it would be our town center. My wish for Sooke..... a pedestrain friendly downtown, with trees that line the streets, lamp posts and sidewalks.
In accordance with Maja’s prophesy, she hopes that the Mayans were really wrong (and 2012 is a year of renewed prosperity and opportunity for beautiful Sooke and beyond)”.
Wishing you, your family and friends, good health and happiness in the coming year.
Bev Berger
Maja Tait
Kerrie Reay
Obey the speed limit on Hwy 14 I have lived in Sooke for the past three years and I am shocked at how many people drive recklessly on the Sooke Highway into town at 5:30 a.m. I commute to work everyday at this time and it is to a point that I am extremely frustrated by the time I arrive at work. The speed limit on the highway is 60 kph. Why do people not get that? There is wildlife on the highway at any given time and if you add snow or rain in the mix, you have a potential deadly situation, not to mention the oncoming transport trucks on this dark twisty highway. Personally I don’t have the best night driving vision but I can do just fine when I do the speed limit. I time my communte to exactly all of the above factors so that I can arrive safe. This morning there was a couple of drivers who flashed their high beams and honked their horns because I was doing 65 km and 60 on the turns. One little red car who communtes in the morning is extremely pushy and I would like to ask the Sooke RCMP to possible step up the patrol of this dangerous highway in the mornings to remind these ignorant drivers to get it together before they cause a potentially fatal situation. Frustrated in Sooke. Donna Farrell Sooke
Wishing peace, good health and prosperity to all in Sooke and area for 2012. May you be blessed with gifts of happy times with your loved ones over the holidays.
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A stark photo of an abandoned truck was taken by Sooke News Mirror reader and photo contributor Kyle Dunn.
Engineering department making things safer A hand of applause to Mr. Al Fontes of the Engineering Department, District of Sooke, who made arrangements with BC Transit to have a bus shelter installed at Kaltasin Road Park and Ride, an encouragement to the commuters who bravely left their car keys at home in order to go green. Also, I want to thank Mr. Al Fontes and the Ministry of Transportation for installing a
pedestrian traffic light at the Saseenos Elementary School crosswalk. The traffic light will make safer for students, parents, pedestrians and commuters crossing the high traffic Sooke Road. Attention drivers the pedestrian traffic light at Saseenos Elementary School is also to be respected for pedestrians crossing Sooke Road at any time of the day and the week. Please slow down and watch the speed limit. Season’s Greetings, Beatriz Vajgel Sooke
Drunk drivers should be held accountable Yet again I’m amazed. First a judge strikes down B.C.s drunk driving laws because they’re “unconstitutional.” They were proven effective but because drunks drivers were being held accountable the law was unconstitutional. Worse yet, because lawyers were being denied billable hours, they were unconstitu-
Rick Kasper
tional. Now a lawyer wants all the drunk drivers that were held accountable to be reimbursed and have their records expunged because the law was “unfair.” Many lawyers, of course, must accumulate large amounts of billable hours rectifying this grievous harm. And they wonder why judges, lawyers and the legal system in general are held in such disdain by ordinary people. This, of course, is an extremely simplistic viewpoint. I’ve never been to law school. I don’t appreciate the technicalities and minutiae of the law. I merely apply the filter of common sense to what appears to me to be the wrong emphasis of the reason for law. Aren’t laws, lawyers and judges supposed to protect us from idiots like those that drive drunk? The police are trying, what about the courts? Jason Kitt Sooke
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Merry Christmas…. ….and our Very Best Wishes For the New Year. Thanks to all our many friends who make Sooke such a wonderful place to live. Michael, Kathy and Courtney Dick
A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Sooke Family Skate. To SeaParc for being such a great host and donating their wonderful facilities. Western Foods and Sooke Village Market for the generous donation of the delicious Hot dogs and Buns. Above all to our friend and neighbour who’s donations of Food, presents and cash will go a long way in helping those less fortunate than ourselves have a Merry Christmas. Call Michael at 250-642-6056 Eml: michaeldick@isellsooke.com ROYAL LEPAGE COAST CAPITAL REALTY - Sooke
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Nice float!
Generosity is the biggest gift of all
Trophy winner for best float in the Santa Parade held on Dec. 4, reflecting the Spirit of Sooke was Janine Wittich, Cherry Lane Equine. The trophy was sponsored by the District of Sooke and presented by Mayor Wendal Milne.
Community members came together to donate to the Sooke Food Bank while they were viewing and voting on the Gingerbread Houses which were on display at the Prestige Hotel. The event was sponsored by the Mix by Ric’s and pictured are Valerie Lessard, Food and Beverage Managing Partner for the Mix by Ric’s and Ingrid Johnston from the Christmas Bureau.
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Over $600 was raised for the local charity.
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What’s Up in Sooke This Week Wed. Thurs. Fri. December 28
Take a kid fishing this holiday season
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VITAL VITTLES Free lunch every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Hall on Murray Road. Everyone is welcome.
OPEN MIC NIGHT Drop by the 17 Mile House Pub and catch a musical act or two during their weekly open mic night. Open until 11 p.m.
EUCHRE NIGHT Starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Sooke Legion.
YOUTH CLINIC At Harbour Medical Clinic from 1 to 5 p.m. For more info call 250+642-4233.
PLAYGROUP Come to the Sooke Family Resource Society today for the playgroup for daycare providers. It’s a great way for daycare children to socialize and participate in activities and a Child Care Resource & Referral consultant will be on hand. From 9:30 to 11 a.m. by donation.
POLAR BEAR SWIM The annual Polar Bear Swim takes place at 12 noon at Whiffin Spit. Pre-register before then and take the plunge. Sponsored by the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Dept.
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55+ CLUB Join Karen at Peoples Drug Mart for seniors day. There will be cake, coffee, prizes, and the chance to connect with friends. There will also be a 15 per cent discount on many products found in the story today.
December 31
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All Community events which purchase a display ad will now appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. All FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge. Space permitting.
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CALLING ALL QUILTERS Sooke Quilters meet every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church 2110 Church Rd. All skill levels welcome.
January 3
BABY TALK The VIHA Sooke Health Unit is taking a break for Christmas but will return in January with more sessions at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building). Call 250-642-5464 with any questions.
See you all at the Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2012
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Good morning A beautiful sunrise is even more welcome now that the winter solstice is here.
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British Columbia’s Magnificent Parks: The First 100 Years Author: James D. Anderson Hardcover 264 pages Colour plates Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.
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isionaries before us have given us a legacy that is both irreplaceable and incredibly beautiful. British Columbia is known for it’s amazing scenery, varied landscapes and wild places and this book chronicles a journey of a 100 years. In 2010 British Columbia had 989 parks, recreation areas, conservancies and ecological reserves encompassing 13,142,741 hectares scattered from the northern most regions to Vancouver Island. These include over 100 marine parks which extend along the entire coast of British Columbia giving immense value to the dreams of the early park elders. James Anderson
takes the reader on a epic journey of historical proportions outlining the origins, development, growth and future of our parks and protected places. The numerous colour plates accent the words and give understanding to why these places were chosen for preservation from the pressures and demands of modern day development. The book is much more than a coffee table book, it is a historical look of how and why our parks came to be, punctuated by the people who made them possible. For the history buff or the casual browser,
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Think you know what this local treasure is and where to find it? Drop off your answer at the to word play. Crossword puzzles enthusiasts can test their knowledge of Canadiana and come away with a smattering of new found trivia, as well as enjoy the challenge of the puzzles. This best selling book features daily and weekend-sized puzzles to keep the brain sharp and focused. Puzzles with names such as Shape Up!, Ice Queens, Famous Canadian Animals and Bands of Gold will keep you fully engaged for weeks on end.
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We’re dreaming of a blue Christmas. Cannon Start at 12 pm Whiffen Spit, SunDAY, January 1st, 2012 registration at 11:30 AM Sponsored by Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department Assoc.
Tis the perfect season to reduce, reuse and recycle. This year, help prevent recycling worker injuries by remembering to use only CRD approved blue boxes and blue bags for your holiday recycling. Flatten and cut large cardboard boxes to size, bundle them together with string or twine and get it all to the curb by 7:30 am sharp. It’s the right thing to do for the environment. And for the people who work every day to make it better. Wishing you a happy “blue” holiday season. For more recycling information call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/holidayrecycling
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Beautiful on the strait The clouds and the beams of sunlight make for a gorgeous view on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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his year has proven to be the busiest year ever for the members of Sooke Fire Rescue Service. To date, the fire department has responded to over 850 calls for service. These calls range from smoke alarm activations, to motor vehicle crashes, medical calls and major structure fires. Many people in the community seem to forget or maybe are not even aware that the majority of the firefighters in Sooke are unpaid volunteers who respond at all hours to emergency calls in their community. Currently the department consists of 25 volunteer firefighters, five career firefighters and four new volunteer recruits. In addition there are five volunteer public educators that deliver fire and life safety programs to various groups upon
request. The Sooke Fire Rescue Service also oversees the Sooke Emergency Plan, where another 20 volunteers are active in the ESS Program. Some of the highlights this year included: The replacement of a 26-year-old pumper truck with a new (used) fire truck from Arizona. This six-year-old fire truck was less than half the price of a new fire truck and will serve the community well for many years. After 41 years away from the community, Sooke’s first real fire truck returned. This 70year-old truck is now being lovingly restored by the volunteers of the Sooke Firefighters Association with hopes of having it completed in time to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the fire department in 2013. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan was completed for this area
thanks to grant funding through UBCM. This plan identifies those areas most at risk to wildfire and provides ideas on how to mitigate some of the associated hazards. Continued to upgrade the abilities of the Sooke Emergency Plan to better cope with major disasters. Work is almost complete on an Emergency Power System at the Community Hall which will be used as a Public Reception Centre during an emergency situation. New supplier agreements have been completed with many of the key local businesses. The new wharf at the Sooke Public Boat Launch received the first of four spill containment boom reels that will be installed at various points along the waterfront to provide marine protection in event of a spill. After 26 years of service, a tired looking
Fire Station 2 was given a face-lift with several upgrades including a new “historical” sign, a fresh coat of paint and the installation of an emergency generator. Firefighters participated in over 6,500 hours of firefighter training programs and community events this year and another 4000 hours were devoted to emergency and nonemergency calls. Several very successful fundraising events were taken on by the fire department including a relief effort for victims of the Japanese Earthquake and providing support to the Sooke Christmas Bureau. Sooke firefighters volunteered at many community events including the construction of a frightful haunted house for Safe Halloween and assistance at the Sooke Subaru Triathlon. Some of the more memorable emergency
calls of 2011 were: An arson fire at a house on Rhodonite Drive early in the morning completely destroyed the unoccupied home. Firefighters from Sooke and Otter Point were called and able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring houses. Another suspicious fire destroyed a large fifth wheel trailer at a property on Kaltasin Road. A total of 18 chimney fires have been attended to this year. Residents are reminded of the importance of having their chimneys regularly cleaned and maintained. An early January snow storm had firefighters responding to multiple car crashes that day. The Jaws of Life were used several times this year to free victims involved in serious car crashes. At two of the accidents scenes, those injured were members
of the fire department. Members of the Sooke Hazardous Materials Response Team attended three major requests for assistance in 2011 including the fuel tanker crash in Goldstream Park, a chlorine leak at a Victoria apartment building and an ammonia leak at a Langford sports complex. A serious brush fire was discovered just before dark up in Harbour View Park. Crews responded quickly and were able to contain the fire before it hit the forest and the adjoining hydro power lines. 2012 wish list: Recruit additional volunteer firefighters. Sooke Fire Rescue is currently accepting applications for the 2012 training class. Continue to upgrade training programs to provide firefighters the skills they will need to deal with potential emergencies in the
new larger / multi story buildings now be constructed in Sooke. Develop a weekend training program to supplement the current Thursday night training sessions, thus allow volunteer firefighters more flexibility in attending training classes. Complete the fire departments long range master plan. Update the Sooke Emergency Plan and seek new volunteers for the emergency program. Continue preparations for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the fire department in 2013. Expand the fire departments public education commitment to provide life safety training programs to the community. And finally, the members of Sooke Fire Rescue Service and the Sooke Emergency Program would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
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2011 Homeowner Grants and Overdue Property Taxes Property owners with unpaid property taxes are reminded that the outstanding amount will begin to accrue interest starting on January 1, 2012. If you are eligible for a 2011 homeowner grant and have not yet applied, please drop into the Municipal Hall or go online at www.sooke.ca as soon as possible to complete an application. Tax payments may be made at the Municipal Hall and at most financial institutions. Payments may also be dropped through the mail slot at the Municipal Hall outside of office hours. Applications and payments can be dropped through the mail slot between Christmas and January 3, 2012 and will be received as at December 31, 2011.
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‘whoosh’ I was gone,” East Sooke’s Louise Paterson said from her Becher Bay Road home. Paterson said in places snowdrifts were higher than her head. The dump of snow made area roads impassable. The body of an 87-year-old man who passed away in his East Sooke home Saturday was still not removed from his house Monday.
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Dec. 29, 2010 — It’s a wrap The Christmas Bureau is almost all done for 2010 with 395 hampers distributed on Dec. 22 to needy families in Sooke. The citizens of Sooke are reminded that cash donations will continue to be collected at numerous business sites in the downtown core, prior to the 2010 campaign wrapping up late on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Or, if you wish, by mail donations to P.O. Box 983, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1H9. These donations will assist the Christmas Bureau in meeting its outstanding bills for this year’s campaign. Thank you everyone, and best wishes for the upcoming year! Dec. 27, 2006 — Martin calls for federal disaster relief MP Dr. Keith Martin, Liberal MP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, has been travelling throughout the region looking at the distruction caused by the Dec. 15 windstorm. “Our communities look like a war zone,”
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he said. Martin wants the federal government to help with disaster relief for the residents of the Sooke area who suffered losses during the recent series of snow, rain and windstorm that ravaged the coastal area. The losses will likely tally upwards of $80 million and he doesn’t think the provincial government, regional districts and municipalities should shoulder all of the costs for the Dec. 15 windstorm. Dec. 26, 2001 — Teachers go Phase 2 Starting Jan. 7, the
518 teachers in the Sooke School District will no longer be supervising extracurricular activities as the educators move into the first part of Phase 2 job action. “We now have the right to remove that particular service,” said vice-president of the Sooke Teachers’ Association (STA) Ian Johnson. “We don’t want to do it, but in these cases you have to do what you have to do.” Johnson said he harbours a real fear of the Liberal government’s agenda and the lack of movement during contract negotiations is one reason the stepped up
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A walk in the woods above Jordan River turned into a terrifying experience for a Sooke woman before Christmas when she looked up and saw a cougar poised to attack her. Dorothy Tait and her husband Allan were following a trail through broken rock above a quarry when she said her husband starting yelling. She looked up and saw the cougar in the pounce position, just a few feet away. “It took me a second or two to realize what it was,” she said. “Fortunately my husband’s yelling seemed to momentarily distract the cougar and I started running, fearing that the animal was right behind me.
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SPORTS Tide is turning for Rip Current masters Benjamin Yong Sooke News Mirror
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ifth place out of 18 teams at an Island swim meet is not a bad place to be, especially when you take into account that many of the members on the new SEAPARC Rip Currents masters swimming team have never competed before. Coach Jen Bell said they were “absolutely phenomenal” at the competition that took place in Nanaimo a few weeks ago, and had more made the trip instead of just the six that went they could have contended for a top three finish. Masters swimming is an international adult program that is a carry over from competitive swimming, said Bell. There are regional, provincial national and even world events. “It’s for anybody — you have to be (at least) 19 to join. Once your swimming career is over, the only place you can go to is masters.” On the Sooke team, members range in age from 30 to 70, with about half training for various triathlons. There are more elderly people joining swimming than ever before, which Bell guessed is due to the increasing trend of being health conscious. To participate, “you just have to be able
Top, SEAPARC Rip Currents swimmers at their first meet in Nanaimo on Dec. 3. Right, the SEAPARC Rip Currents Masters swim team of, from left: Janet Raynor Thorn, Bob Whittet, Kiya Kelly, Danny Eddy, coach Jen Bell and Chris Chomyshyn. to swim somewhat,” she said. At practices, she focuses on what she calls the “technical stuff” like breathing, body positioning and movement. The Rip Currents are part of the Swim Fit program at the pool, also for adults working with a trained coach on swimming strokes and endurance but who don’t compete. Many people take part in both clubs. Bell, who has been swimming since she was 16 and coached for 24 years, said some of her students were intimidated by the thought of competition. She stressed that the
whole point is to have fun and there is a definite camaraderie that exists amongst swimmers. Next for her group is the provincials at Commonwealth Pool in Saanich on March 30. If they qualify, they will move on to the nationals in Kelowna. Practices take place in the evenings on Monday and Wednesday, and mornings on Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $6 per session, for more information call SEAPARC aquatic programmer Elizabeth Olsen at 250-542-8007 or by email: eolsen@ crd.bc.ca.
Rip Current swimmer Kiya Kelly with her ribbon from their Nanaimo Masters swim meet in December.
✪ SEAPARC STAR of the WEEK DASOM PARK
This week we are happy to introduce you to Dasom Park. She is an 8 year old grade 3 student from Sooke Elementary School whose favourite subjects are Math and Social Studies. Dasom and her family moved to Sooke in August from the Banff/Canmore area of Alberta and she says that she likes the island a lot. She took Ballet for 3 years before coming here and did very well. She participated in shows and told us that she loves the costumes and performing. The last show that she did was a Ballet version of Mario Brothers where she played the character Luigi. Dasom loves swimming and comes often with her Grandma and her Dad. She also enjoys skating, reading, drawing and painting. When she’s at home; she likes playing on her IPod and with her Barbie Dolls. Her Mom chose the name Dasom because it is the ancient Korean word for “Love”. It turns out that she has a very loving nature and likes to make people happy. She is also described as being playful, pleasant and good with her friends. Dasom would like to be a singer when she grows up and told us that she likes almost every kind of music. It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with you Dasom, you are a very nice girl. Congratulations on being nominated as our SEAPARC Star of the Week!
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ather than relying on healthcare, 72-yearold Bob Butterworth turned to running to stay out of the doctor’s office — somewhere he’s only been once in the last decade. A former smoker whose physical activities consisted mostly of playing fastball in his youth and walking his dog, he decided to change all that five years ago by lacing up a pair of runners. “I think that we’re guilty. Our generation is guilty of not taking care of ourselves and then, suddenly, at 50, 55 they want to start doing something. Sometimes it’s too late,’ said the lithe Butterworth who possesses a boyish demeanor. His wife was actually the one that inadver-
tently got the proverbial ball rolling by asking for a treadmill because she was interested in taking up the sport. “I had no intention (of going on it),” he said, keeping true to his word. Quickly outgrowing indoor running, his wife asked him to register with her in the TC 10K. He politely declined, but his resistance didn’t last long and he soon found himself pounding the pavement along with thousands of other people. He managed to finish the race, but in a very winded state that left him confused. “I was watching (Canadian triathlete) Simon Whitfield one time about a year before that and I noticed that when he won in Melbourne... five minutes later he’s talking to the reporter like he hadn’t done anything. And I thought, there’s got to
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Avid marathon runner Bob Butterworth, wearing his signature running shoes he is rarely seen without. be a key to this.” To investigate further, Butterworth joined a
TC 10K training clinic at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre that
changed his perspective on the competition forever. He learned the ins and outs of running competitively — although he pointed out that the only person he is ever competing with is himself — and has participated in the event every year. He set a goal of running his first marathon by the age of 70, which he did at the BMO Vancouver Marathon in 2008 when he was 69. He’s done six others since then, including two back-to-back events in two months. He recently returned from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon where he placed third for his age bracket (70 to 74) with a time of 4:45:24. “I did the Victoria Marathon in October and I did this one now,” said Butterworth. “I wanted to see what effect it would have on
my body.” The effect of running two back-to-back marathons in as many months has been negligible at best — if anything, he feels in better shape than he ever
that choose brisk walking instead. “I spoke at one of the clinics last year at Juan de Fuca. When I first started the clinic about five years ago, runners were the epitome
‘Get out there and walk, get out there and do some activities.’ --Bob Butterworth Marathon runner
has. “I think it actually assisted me. When I finished the other one I only dropped down so much in my training, I still maintained a sort of a high level.” Butterworth said it’s not necessary to run to receive a health benefit, and nowadays there are just as many people
(but) not anymore. It’s changed, it was half runners half walkers,” he said. “Get out there and walk, get out there and do some activities, good activities. (People have got to) help themselves so they don’t get into a position at 60 or 70 depending upon the medical system.”
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday January 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaw:
Amendment to Bylaw No. 500, Sooke Zoning Bylaw, 2011 On November 14th, 2011 Council adopted the following resolution: MOVED and seconded that Council, under section 929(2) of the Local Government Act, direct the Municipal Planner to prepare an amending bylaw to Bylaw No. 500, Sooke Zoning Bylaw, 2011 that would have the effect, if adopted, of deleting section 805.1 of the Beaton Road Residential CD Zone (CD5) and substituting the following: “805.1 Purpose: This zone is intended for a mixed residential use development that will include single, multi and affordable residential housing units, greenways and parkland.” AND THAT Council further directs the Municipal Planner to deliver a copy of this resolution to the owners of real property in the area affected by the proposed zoning amendment (as owner is defined in the Local Government Act). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Where in the World? Jane Price (left) and Emma Hawksworth (right) scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef (Turtle Reef) off of Cairns, Australia on Dec. 5, 2011. The Sooke News Mirror loves to travel with you. Take the paper along on your trip and send us a photo of you with the paper. Send your travel photos to: editor@sookenewsmirror.com. We will print them as space permits.
All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions must be provided to Council prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record. Copies of the proposed bylaws, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offices of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing from December 28, 2011 to and including January 9, 2012 If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department at 642-1634.
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Skater sidelined due to injury, sister carries on Leonardo Maekawa dealing with broken shinbone
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Right, The figure skating duo Pilar Maekawa, left, and brother Leonardo in front of their trophy cabinet hold up their skates in their Sooke home. Behind them, a cabinet full of their many medals and trophies.
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Sooke figure skater Leonardo Maekawa is not quite whole. The 19-year-old has been out of commission since October after landing wrong off a jump in practice and breaking his shinbone. “I heard a pop and I thought I either broke it or tore something,” he said. He is slowly recovering after surgery where doctors installed a metal plate and four screws. The last two months has been the longest break Leonardo has taken from skating in the last five years, where he and his figure skating parter and sister Pilar normally spend almost as much time on the ice as off it. “I don’t feel complete until I have skates on my feet, it’s just become part of me.” Because of his injury, the duo have missed out on a few competitions this year including one in their home country of Mexico. To stay in shape, Leonardo has been swimming and doing upper body exercises until the pain in his leg subsides. He is hoping he will be fully-healed by February so they can attend the 2012 world juniors in Belarus. He admitted even if he is 100 per cent, getting back to top form in
wa’s has been regularly donating bottles to help out, and she is planning on holding a fundraiser in the new year to contribute towards the pair’s world junior championship bid. In the meantime, Pilar is set to be in the Christmas performance at Centennial Square on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m., and Leonardo may even make an appearance on the ice with the rest of the Racquet Club if he feels up to it. “He will be skating again!” exclaimed Conchita.
Above, Pilar Maekawa performs alone on the ice at the new openair rink at Victoria’s Centennial Square earlier this month.
such a short period will be difficult. “It is a major set back because all the other skaters have been competing and training for the season since April.” Pilar has been continuing to train alone, although that has proven difficult since she normally skates primarily ice dance with Leonardo and has had to try and learn moves for two on her own. Her brother, on the other hand, also competes in singles free skate. She did have a taste of performing on her own earlier this month when she was chosen to kick off the unveiling of the open-air ice rink at Centennial Square in downtown Victoria. The young skater — who is fresh out of high school — said she got the opportunity because the people in charge of the new rink knew her, as they also look after the one at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre where the siblings normally skate once a week. In fact, there are hardly any ice surfaces in the southern Island
that the Maekawas haven’t frequented. They also skate regularly at Pearkes Arena, and at the Victoria Racquet Club where they are part of the figure skating program there. They can also be found at SEAPARC skating ocassionally and helping out with the Sooke Skating Club. The local arena used to sponsor Leonardo and Pilar by donating ice time, but that ended for reasons unknown said Leonardo and Pilar’s mother Conchita Maekawa. Finding sponsorship has been an ongoing challenge for the family despite all their successes, the most recent placing fifth overall in novice ice dance at the 2011 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships that were held in Victoria. There is little time left for work because of the intense training schedule, and the bills for coaching, fitness, travel and ice continue to pile up. The average cost per year for everything is about $50,000, said Conchita. A friend of the Maeka-
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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Official weigh-in master Angela King hands over the winner’s share of cash to Dave Myles who took home first place in the Boxing Day Salmon Derby with a 13.4 pound winter chinook caught just before the final weighin off Possession Point, he was fishing with Spencer Fishing’s Cal Young. The top three fish were caught on anchovies with glow teaser heads. Almost 70 anglers took part in the annual event. Again the Sooke Food Bank was a winner with 150 pounds of fresh fish fillets as well as $325 and some nonperishable items which were also donated by the anglers taking part in the derby. Big thanks to D&D Doug for doing the filleting of the donated fish and Angela for running the weigh-in. Next up for the Sooke Fishing Series is the Halibut Derby slated for early March 2012.
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Dave with the cash and his winning fish.
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Dave Monyard with his second place rod and reel and pink hat prize. Elden Smith congratulates Paul Homer who won the Sooke Food Bank rod and reel draw.
WEEKLY TIDE TABLES Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 04
05:21 05:59 06:34 07:05 07:33 07:59 08:26 08:58
8.5 8.5 8.9 8.9 9.2 9.2 9.5 9.5
10:39 11:45 12:55 14:13 15:29 16:30 17:18 17:59
7.5 7.2 6.6 5.9 5.2 4.6 3.9 3.3
14:39 15:24 16:17 17:34 21:06
8.9 8.2 7.2 6.6 5.9
22:54 23:20 23:35 23:38 23:33
3.0 3.6 4.6 5.2 5.9
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