Sooke News Mirror, December 26, 2012

SOOKE

NEWS MIRROR

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Wishing all of our faithful readers a joyful Christmas and a Happy new Year.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

NEW YEAR DIP

Editorial

Page 8

Letters

Page 9

Sports/stats

The popular annual Polar Bear Swim takes place at Whiffin Spit.

Page 20 Agreement #40110541

Page 20

Your community, your classifieds P18 • 75¢

Our contest winners

Merry Christmas

Move In For the Holidays !

Do you appreciate quality? This superb custom home offers the highest craftsmanship inside its spacious airy light filled plan. i Gourmet gas kitchen with 36” range

i i i i i i

Shelly Davis

Polished concrete fireplace Fabulous ocean views from most rooms Vaulted ceilings and oversize windows Triple garage Theatre room Sumptuous ensuite

250.642.6361

2010 WINNER

www.ShellyDavis.ca

2•

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Thhe Next Featured Giveaway

Village Food Markets

Sponsored by Dairyland & Village Food Markets $100 Gift Certificate Each Week for The Month of January Good Luck!

The More You Shop the More Chances You Have to Win!

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 6 , 2 0 1 2 - Tu e s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 2 Open 7:30am - 10:00pm, 7 days a week including holidays #103-6661 Sooke Road • Locally Owned • Locally Operated •

SEASONS GREETINGS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR From all the staff here at Village Food Markets

Produce

Fresh Meat

$

Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Tenderloin

Grilling Steak $28.64/kg Canadian Pork

Mushrooms

/lb

$ 99

3 /lb

$9.90/kg............

Value Pack

Avocadoes

4 /lb

...................

$ 99

$ 99

Mexican Assorted

Grimm’s

¢

Assorted Litehouse

Pepperoni Sticks 450g 5 ea Liver Chubs 250g............... 2 ea

Sea Food

Hand Peeled

Deli

Plain or Garlic

2

............

Dressings 355ml......... 2 ea Salads 5oz Clamshell............$398ea Chocolate Layer

Smoked Candied

Dutch Boy Pickled

3

/100g

$ 99

Herring 250ml...............

/100g

Bulk Foods

$ 30

Nuggets......................

Shrimp $ 86 Meat

4

ea

Mints

Jelly

98¢

...................

/100g

89 Craisins..... $129 /100g Bellies ...... $2/100g Organic Rolled

M&M

$

29

2

Peanuts

/100g

Plain

$ 29 Oats.......... 28¢/100g M&M’s...... 2 /100g

Made in Store Deep

1

......................................

Old Fashioned

Baker y Pumpkin Pies 2/$

$ 59

Roast Beef

9”.....................................

/100g Sourdough

$

Ham

......................................................................

Gypsy

Salami

..............................................................

$ 19 129 /100g Spinach Dip............................. 1 /100g $ 39 2 /100g Freshpoint

7 Layer

Dip

Organic! Earthbound Farms

$ 98

$ 49

Fresh

X-Large Mexican

Squash $1.50kg..............68 /lb Green Peppers $1.94/kg 88¢/lb

$ 99

Grimm’s

/lb

Mexican Cherry

Mandarins 2 lb bag..... $298ea Tomatoes on the Vine $298ea

Sausage Rings 375g..... 4 ea Garlic Sausage 300g............ 3 ea Grimm’s

98¢

$2.16/kg...........

ea

California Clementine

Chicken Breasts $13.21/kg$599 Inside Round Oven Roast $8.80/kg $399 /lb /lb Grimm’s Smoked

/lb

Green Beans

68¢

$ 49

Northridge Premium A.A.A. Baron of Beef

Fresh

1

$4.39/kg........

Mexican Hass

Chicken Wing Drumettes

Back Ribs Boneless

12

$ 99

Jumbo White

Value Pack

Fresh

$8.80/kg..............

99

........................................................................

Vegetable Tray with Dip1.08kg 119 /100g

$

$

Bread 680g.......................................

Fine or Coarse

1199

Bread Crumbs 1 lb bag...............

ea

2/$ 00

6

2/$ 00

6

00

12

Assorted

$ 99

2 ea $ 49 4 ea

Dinner Buns 12 Pack.......................

Made from Scratch Butter

Shortbread Fingers 12 Pack......

Check out all our Grocer y Specials in our Instore Flyer Flyer!!

HOT!

Dasani Water &

Christie

Snack Crackers 3/$

Carnation

Clover Leaf Smoked

Hot Chocolate $ 79 3

Oysters

1.5-2L...............

+dep

225-500g...........

200-225g.........

85g...............

ea

700

100ft..................

1.89L................

2

3/$ 00

4

Poppers Stuffed

Jalapenos

1.47kg......

Potato Chips 3/$

$

15

Wong Wing

Spring Rolls 360-545g

99

ea

$ 99

3 ea

300g................

ea

Dair y

Orange Juice 250ml.........

Hampton House Dry

$

99

13 ea Appetizers 852g........$849 ea Wong Wing Oriental

Mayonnaise $ 99 3 890ml................

Salad Dressings 2/$

00

8

475ml............

Dairyland

Egg Nog

Clover Leaf Mozzarella or Cheddar

Cheese Dairyland

490g................

ea

Kraft

2L.................

ea

Garlic Ribs 1.36kg.....

Hellmann’s

$

¢

99

250g.............

375ml.............

Kent Frozen

Frozen

ea

Lay’s Family Size

1L......................

+dep

Sun-Rype Pure or Blended

Cream Cheese Tubs 2/$ 00 6

Onions/Gherkins or Olives 2/$ 00 4

Dill Pickles $ 99 2

99

HOT!

McLaren’s Sweet

Bicks Gourmet

$

Philadelphia

Foil Wrap $ 99 2

Mott’s

Clamato Juice

HOT!

Alcan

HOT!

Coca-Cola All Varieties 99¢

$ 99

6 ea

3

99

500

Natural Foods

Juice

4/$ 00

5

1L................

+dep

Martinelli’s Sparkling

Apple Juice 2/$ 00

4

750ml..............

+dep

White Swan

Paper Towels 99¢ 2 Roll................

ea

Max Voets Organic

Tribal Java Coffee $

454g...............

ea

Selected Varieties

899 ea

Dairyland Light/Creamo or

Blue Diamond

Blue Monkey

Dairyland

Mexi Snax All Natural

Santa Cruz Organic

ea Table Cream 1L......... $269

$ 79 Sour Cream 500ml....... $199 ea Whipping Cream 1L 3 ea

79 Nut Thins 120g............2/$400 Coconut Water 520ml $1+dep 00 Tortilla Chips 255g... 2/$500 Lemonade or Limeade 946ml 2/$4+dep

S E E C O M P L E T E L I S T O F S P E C I A L S O N L I N E A T W W W. V I L L A G E F O O D M A R K E T S . C O M

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

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Up Sooke

NEWS • 3

We had so many entries to our colouring contest that we had a hard time selecting the best.

We chose those that showed creativity and imagination, not necessarily the most perfect colouring.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

A big thank you to all of the kids who allowed their pictures to grace our windows at the Sooke New Mirror office.

BRRRRR!!!

POLAR BEARS GET ready for the annual dunk into the ocean at Whiffin Spit on New Year’s Day.

DEADLINE THE ADVERTISING DEADLINE for the January 2 issue is 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27.

OUR OFFICE WILL be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

GET A DD GET YOURSELF A designated driver if you plan to party on New Year’s Eve. It is not worth getting caught behind the wheel if you have had a few drinks. Or you can grab a cab, get a ride or stay where you are.

WEATHER EXPECT A LITTLE of everything over the next week. Mixed precipitation (maybe snow) on Christmas Day and cloudy with showers on the 26th.

Drive defensively and stay safe.

Thumbs Up! TO EVERYONE WHO donated to the Sooke Food Bank. Your generosity stays in Sooke to help those in Sooke.

District is moving forward on seniors’ concerns The District of Sooke received great news for seniors on Dec. 17.

We will be awarded a $20,000 grant for a Seniors Volunteer Connections program.

Nicky Logins, chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Social and Health Initiatives, spearheaded the application for a program to engage seniors and help them get information about community health, recreation resources and volunteer activities. This will be managed by the Community Health Initiative and will also create an opportunity for youth to work together with seniors.

Council’s priority is to help seniors find a drop-in centre they can call their own. We are currently working with seniors to find a suitable location for the long and short term.

The Fire Department

now lack of funding for a centre has limited these options.

I am very pleased to announce that the district’s budget process has identified funds that could be put towards the rental/ lease of a seniors’ centre. This is a result of savings from the recent Partnering Agreement

with the Prestige Hotel, and decisions we made to spend more wisely and put tax dollars toward the priorities in our community. I will be recommending to the Finance and Administration Committee that this be a dedicated line item in our budget.

Seniors are an asset to our community.

They have raised families, built our community, and continue to contribute as volunteers. Council is committed to ensuring that seniors are valued and supported.

We will have further meetings in the New Year with more seniors to come up with ideas and locations for a

seniors’ drop in centre.

We look forward to hearing ideas or suggestions from the community - anyone with ideas please contact me or Councillor Kasper.

District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne

Wendal Milne — Mayor

Happy Holidays to everyone.

lounge at the District has worked well; however, seniors have told us that parking, access and space are issues.

Seniors deserve a place that is accessible, suits their needs and that they can call their own.

We have met with representatives of OAP Branch 88 and the Drop in Centre president to determine what they need, and have discussed and looked at some options. Up to

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 in 2013!

MARLENE ARDEN

“Living Sooke....

Loving Sooke...

Selling Sooke”

250.642.6361 www.sookelistings.com

HAPPY

NEW

YEAR

Thank you Sooke for making this year a great success for our store.

From all the staff at Peoples... ....all the best in 2013

HELPING PEOPLE LIVE BETTER LIVES

Cedar Grove Centre

250-642-2226

A4 • NEWS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

*Personalized Services & Memorial Receptions * Pre-Arrangments Available 250-478-4467 #104 - 3212 Jacklin at Sooke Road

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE Submitted photo

Double honours Phoebe Dunbar, one of Sooke’s busiest volunteers, was the recipient of two medals. She was honoured with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal at the British Columbia Legislature on Dec. 17.

“It was a wonderful ceremony at the legislative assembly this afternoon,” said Dunbar. “I was amongst 28 receiving this medal today, four recipients from each of the seven ridings on South Vancouver Island. I was in very good company.”

The photo is of MLA John Horgan presenting the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to Phoebe Dunbar, which she was supposed to receive when His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnson was in Victoria on July 19, but unfortunately she missed that ceremony as she was up at Haida Gwaii.

“It was an honour to be nominated by my peers for these two distinguished awards. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, awarded to many deserving Canadians, including a dozen or so here in Sooke, is special for me for a number of reasons. The most important and proud reason being that my twin sister Mary, was awarded this same medal a few weeks ago, posthumously. I accepted this medal for Mary over in Richmond, in a most moving ceremony. I didn’t know at the time that was a dress rehearsal because shortly thereafter I was notified that I got one too. Our family and friends are enjoying this pre-Christmas twin story. We are honoured indeed.”

THANK YOU SOOKE for your support in 2012 We are looking forward to serving you in 2013

Wishing you Christmas Joy with Family and Friends Peace, Health & Prosperity in 2013 From Ellen Bergerud Sutton West Coast Realty

HOLIDAY HOURS Dec 24 8am-8pm Dec 25 9am-5pm Dec 26 to Dec 30 8am-10pm Dec 31 8am-8pm Jan 1 10am-6pm

EVERGREEN SHOPPING CENTRE 6600 SOOKE ROAD www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

250-642-5229

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

NEWS • A5

Alex Nagy photo

Volunteer honoured John Horgan, MLA presents Flo Tickner with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal on Dec. 17 for her volunteerism in the community of Sooke.

JOHN VERNON “Sooke’s Real Estate Professional” PREC

Sooke’s #1 Re/Max Real Estate Agent Since 1991*

TESTIMONIAL #144

JOHN VERNON B.A., C.H.A.

“Hands down, you’re the best. We just wanted to say thank you for the amazing job you did for us. We appreciate the fact that you were always there for us when we needed anything and answered all of our questions so quickly. We are very glad we had you to sell our house and help us find our new home. We love it.” E&T Morgans Call John today for THOROUGH, COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and PROVEN RESULTS. - ALWAYS.

camosun westside

250-642-5050

email: John@JohnVernon.com

www.johnvernon.com

*Victoria Real Estate Board MLS

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Dec 24: 6AM-1PM Dec 25 AND Dec 26: CLOSED Dec 27-31: 7:30AM-4PM Jan 1: CLOSED M-Th 6-4 • FRI 6-5 Weekends • 7:30-4 Twitter@thesticksooke

6715 Eustace Road • Up Otter Point Road then left on Eustace

250-642-5635

Levee planned for New Year’s Day Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror

Times have changed and some things just are not done the same way they once were.

For example, kings no longer receive male subjects in their bedchambers just after rising, and fur traders no longer pay their respects to the master of the fort on New Year’s Day. The first New Year’s levée in Canada was

held in1646 by the governor of New France.

The tradition was continued by British colonial governors, then by the governor general and the lieutenant governors. The military continued the historically male preserve until the Second World War when female officers were allowed to attend.

In 2013, the tradition continues in Sooke.

The levée, organized by

Brenda Parkinson, will be an opportunity for local citizens to meet with Mayor Wendal Milne and talk informally at the social gathering.

“I am a traditionalist,” stated Parkinson, “and it’s also a military tradition. Tradition is really good to have and I was pleased that Wendal wanted it right off the bat. It’s a start to the New Year on a good note.”

Speaking of notes, the

Sooke Pipes and Drums and Janet McTavish will be providing the entertainment. The affair will feature the entertainment, a meet and greet and refreshments.

The refreshments will not be “traditional” though. It is a non-alcohol event. Tradition has it that under British colonial rule the wine in le sang du caribou was replaced with whisky (which travelled better). This was then

mixed with goat’s milk and flavoured with nutmeg and cinnamon to produce an Anglicized version called “moose milk.”

Tuesday’s event runs from 10 a.m to 12 noon on Jan. 1.

“It’s a good time for people to come out and talk — not in a council way,” said Parkinson.

“Come out and show your support. Kids are welcome, of course.”

Submitted photo

e of th . t r a p team ome Bec k Press Blac

Play on!

Judy Gilligan from Sooke Rotary presented $600 to the developmental strings program at Journey middle school. Accepting the cheque was Supt. of SD 62, Jim Cambridge. District staff and trustees were in attendance at the concert. The Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Society also presented a cheque for $500 to the band program. The total amount raised at the band concert on Dec. 17 was $3,247.95 through ticket sales, refreshments, raffles and the 50/50 draw.

Paper Routes available now!

A great first job to gain experience and to earn some extra $$!

Call Joan 250-642-5752

Happy New Year!

143 7x4

6739 West Coast Rd. www.rlpvictoria.com

Shelly Davis Managing Broker

Marlene Arden

Tim Ayres

Joanie Bliss

Michael Dick

Tammi Dimock

Allan Poole

Lorenda Simms

A6 • COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Tommy Seward and the mail W

hile Tommy Seward may not have had to deal with the full quote; “Come …. or high water, the mail must go through,” he did have to deal with snow and high water.

Nowadays when we stop at the stand of boxes along the street or go to the Sooke Post Office, it’s easy to take the convenience for granted. It was not always so. From Michael Muir carrying the mail bag from Victoria on horseback in 1872, to the horse stages of men like Henry Clark of Otter Point, delivery advanced to carriers like Tommy Seward, who used motor vehicles to deliver the mail west of Victoria as far as Jordan River.

It was called Rural Route 2, Victoria, B.C. or RMD 2. The householder’s name on the envelope, with the address as described here, was enough to get your mail deposited into the silver box that stood on a solitary post along the roadside, the householder’s name stenciled in black. No one ever heard of stealing rural mail in those days.

Tommy Seward, born in Victoria in 1907, was still a child when his family moved to Metchosin, and along with sister Peggy, attended classes at both Metchosin and North Sooke School.

When he got the mail

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #54 Phone: 250-642-5913 BONA FIDE GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME

Why not make it your Legion

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 54 SOOKE

NEW YEARS EVE DINNER AND DANCE Doors open 6:30 pm Cocktails til 7 pm Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner @ 7pm Alternatives available if pre-ordered Dance to The Roadsters - 9 pm $25.00 for Members/$30.00 non-members Tickets for sale @ the Legion Bar Members and Bona Fide Guests Only Sign Up Sheet for Courtesy Bus behind the bar

contract in the early 1930s, which he continued up to 1946, he used a series of vehicles, the 1928 Dodge panel shown here in winter 1936, and later a ’36 Reo Speedwagon.

To my knowledge, snowplows were not available on Sooke Road in those years. It was every man for himself, with a shovel, axe and chains generally part of the winter gear.

The dedication of these early mail carriers was demonstrated when they spent hours clearing a route, and it might be nightfall before the last envelope, catalogue or package was safely in its mailbox.

Not that it snowed all the time, but cold temperatures and snow were more frequent than today.

One of my early memories is of going

Doing It Right with

250-642-3646 or 250-883-2087

for a walk down Parklands Road, when I was about eight years old, to enjoy the snowy scene and admire the heavily snow laden fir branches. When I reached the main road, there was Tommy Seward navigating through the snow in his flashy roadster, a 1922 Wills Sainte Clair, with his wife Betty helping him with the mail.

It was Christmas Day, but the mail got through!

Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum

SRHS photo

Seward’s mail truck on summit of Sooke Road c1936.

Ho! Ho! Ho! from all of us, Wishing All of You....

Get Home Safe!

250.642.7900 “have a safe and happy Holiday Season!”

HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 - Close at 5pm Dec. 25 - Closed Dec. 26 - Closed at 5pm Dec. 31 - Closed at 5pm for ticket holder only New Years Eve Party Jan. 1 - Closed at 5pm after New Years Day Levee

MONDAY’S

Short Mat 1-3 Euchre 6:30 Pool League 7:00

TUESDAY’S

Darts 7:30 Pool League 7:00

WEDNESDAY’S

shtaxi@telus.net

THURSDAY’S Wishing all our community The best of the season Thank-You from All our families to all of yours For your care and support.

FRIDAY’S

NO STEAK NIGHT DEC. 28

Hosted by Navy League ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS GROUP PARTIES WELCOME!

T DEC . 28

6:00-7:30 PM ONLY

$ 00

11

with Pete & Megan KARAOKE Every Friday 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

continuing studies

TAKE CHARGE AT NO CHARGE! LEARN NEW SKILLS AT CONTINUING STUDIES, ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY. TAKE THE APPLIED AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE WITH CAREER EXPLORATION SUPPORT AND COACHING; WITH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA LABOUR MARKET AGREEMENT.

Cribbage 7:00 Pool Darts 7:30 Drop in Darts 8:00 Short Mat 1-3

NO S Steak TEAK Night NIGH

Dr. Chris Bryant & Staff

UNEMPLOYED AND NOT AN EI CLIENT OR EMPLOYED BUT LOW-SKILLED?

SHUFFLEBOARD 6:30 Ladies Darts 12:00

For more information please contact: 250.391.2600 ext. 4521 or 4808 cstudies.royalroads.ca continuing.studies@ royalroads.ca SEATS ARE LIMITED

DRAW SATURDAY’S MEAT EVERY SATURDAY @ 3:00P.M. 29 C.DRAW E SPECIAL MEAT D AW AT DR

ME MEAT DRAW DECEMBER 22 NOLAST NO DRAW ON DECEMBER 29 EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY SUNDAY’S BLUEGRASS EXCEPT DECEMBER 16 SUNDAY BREAKFAST BRUNCH 11AM - 1PM $5

DROP IN POOL TOURNAMENT EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

NEWS • A7

Alanna Brooks Certified all breed groomer

10%

Discount offered for all new clients

778-425-1757

Call for your appointment today!

Dtails@live.ca www.dtailgrooming.com 1757 Marathon Lane, Sooke BC V9Z 0S5

Subitted and Sharron Ho photos

Around Sooke From top left, two kids sit on Santa’s knee as members of the RCMP enjoy their breakfast at Santa’s Breakfast on Dec. 8 put on by the Sooke Lions Club at the community hall.

Top right, Ivy and Cooper get in a visit with Santa.

Middle left, Brenda Lyons checks out the gingerbread houses at the Prestige Oceanfront Hotel.

Bottom, Marlene Thomas, left, and Michael Tacon sort and organize food items on Dec. 20 at the Sooke Community Hall.

Happy New Year to All May your house be filled from rafter to rafter, with love and joy and lots of laughter, Have a wonderful holiday!

Bruce & Linda MacMillan 642-4100

John Vernon 642-5050

Cheri Sutherland 642-5050

Andy Leimanis 642-4100

Melodie 642-5050

Camosun Westside 2042 Otter Point Road

For ALL your REAL ESTATE Needs!

:H VHQG \RX ZLVKHV IRU D 0HUU\ &KULVWPDV :H VHQG \RX ZLVKHV IRU D 0HUU\ &KULVWPDV PembertonHolmes.com | 2–6716 West Coast Road, Sooke | t: 250-642-3240

A8 • EDITORIAL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

EDITORIAL

Rod Sluggett Publisher Pirjo Raits Editor Sharron Ho Reporter

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

OUR VIEW

Ponder what is important The Christmas holidays are a time for reflection. It is time to reflect on what is important in one’s life and what is not. All through the year we get caught up and involved in all manner of issues and events and we spout off and offer our opinions whether anyone wants to hear them or not.

The editorial pages of the Sooke News Mirror are a reflection of the community and the place where people can offer their varied viewpoints.

We thank everyone who takes the time to write a letter to the editor rather than just tweet something ... most or make a two line comment on Facebook (although these important are important as well). The truly is family letter writers speak out because they care and friends. strongly about what is happening in their town and they feel a part of the community.

As we enter into a new year, you can take heart that your thoughts have been heard by all who read the paper in print and online. We have a Facebook page and it serves many very well and is another avenue for thought provoking ideas.

The Sooke News Mirror has always been a letter heavy paper and we hope it will continue to be one into 2013.

As we all ponder those things which are important to us, we have to remember that the most important truly is family and friends. The rest can take a back seat until after the festivities.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year and thank you for your loyalty throughout the years.

How to reach us: General: Phone 250-642-5752; fax 250-642-4767 Publisher: Rod Sluggett publisher@sookenewsmirror.com Office Manager: Harla Eve office@sookenewsmirror.com Editor: Pirjo Raits editor@sookenewsmirror.com Reporter: Sharron Ho news@sookenewsmirror.com Advertising: Rod Sluggett, Joan Gamache sales@sookenewsmirror.com Circulation: Joan Gamache circulation@sookenewsmirror.com Production Manager: Steve Arnett production@sookenewsmirror.com Creative Services: Frank Kaufman creative@sookenewsmirror.com Classifieds: Harla Eve, office@sookenewsmirror.com Vicky Sluggett

2010 WINNER

Agreement #40110541

ANOTHER VIEW

Charity comes straight from the heart It’s the season of giving while organizations rely on volunteers and recognizing and appreciating what in small places, like Sooke for examand who we have in our lives. Most ple, people come out and give back of us are fortunate. While we may to the community every single day. not have everything, we do have All people should have access to the enough. basics, like food and shelEvery community ter. No one should be sleepseems to have an ever ing under a bridge or in the upward spiraling need woods, or couch surfing for more help for its most for that matter. And they vulnerable residents. The shouldn’t have to feel like need is often greater than beggars standing in a soup the ability to supply even line. If the governments, the most basic necessiall levels of them, can pay ties of life. And it is getting their staff and management worse. During the holiday huge salaries, then they season there are so should be able to up Pirjo many charities seeking the basic income assisdonations that many tance to the needy. By Raits of them are not getting needy I mean children, Hard Pressed what they need to run single parents, seniors their programs. It’s likely and the handicapped. The you could easily name at least five gap between the haves and the have charities or volunteer organizations nots is widening. Those feelings of that are looking for food donations, goodwill and generosity shouldn’t clothing, money and toys. be limited to just those times when Every community has a food bank, we feel a tinge of guilt for being so which in itself is a travesty. This holi- good to ourselves and our families. day season it would be a amazing to While we are at it, remember to shop see every food bank with enough to locally if possible. This supports feed those who need extra help. It’s those who live, work and pay taxes not just during Christmas though, it’s in their community, and the money a year-long need and the shelves are they make stays there. often pretty bare. They all function People in small towns know who on a shoestring. These charitable their poor are. They interact with

Check out the lights

Take a drive or a walk around Sooke to see the efforts people have made to decorate their homes and yards. Please note, there are a few homeowners who are collecting food for the food bank.

In no particular order: 2145 Firwood Pl.

them on a daily basis. They see the disadvantaged collecting bottles and cans, who are actually doing their own kind of public service. They are working in their own way and they have pride because they aren’t panhandling. People in places with a sense of community look out for their neighbours and check on them if they haven’t been seen or heard from in awhile. These same people are often the ones who donate anonymously and generously. They don’t look for the photo op with the giant cheque and they shy away from recognition. There are no administrative “costs” and all the money they give stays in their own community to aid those who live there. These people are giving from the heart and often it is those who can least afford it who give the most. Because they know, without good fortune, that the person they are helping could be themselves.

There is no shame in being poor, but there can be shame in being rich.

“Let him who neglects to raise the fallen, fear lest, when he falls, no one will stretch out his hand to lift him up.” Saadi

2412 Mountain Height Dr. 7244 Francis Rd. (Food Bank donation box) 6847 Burr Rd. 6771 Foreman Heights (Food Bank donation box) 6720 Nott Place (off Townsend Rd.) 2458 Driftwood Pl. 1564 Whiffen Spit Rd.

2214 Tara Pl. 2392 Poplar Dr. 7244 Francis Rd. (Food Bank donation box) 1748 Whiffen Spit Rd. 1797 Whiffen Spit Rd. 6724 Steeple Chase 2338 Sunriver Way 6843 Talc Place

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

LETTERS • 9

Serving Sooke since 1985.

We asked: What is your New Year’s resolution for 2013?

Call Michael Dick at 250-642-6056 … and start packing!

Sooke Real Estate To be happy.

To stay healthy, and for the world to stay healthy.

I am endlessly frustrated and tired of reading the letters and opinions of hypocritical naysayers. People who are against everything, but never seem to have an alternative suggestion or idea of their own to offer.

They protest “green” energy sources - solar requires clear-cutting and dirty manufacturing of panels; hydro alters natural water courses; tidal has a negative effect on marine life; nuclear might one day have a meltdown; wind turbines are loud and kill birds; yet they expect our utility providers to service their homes with heat and

I guess to pay off my mortgage.

Jackie Deyaeger Sooke

Lynda Kelly Sooke

Tired of the naysayers

Same one I have every year, to lose weight.

Pat Gibbons Sooke

Carol Green Sooke

LETTERS electricity.

They protest pipelines and tar sands, yet demand access to oil so they can drive their cars and heat their homes. They protest cell radiation and tower locations, yet they have a smart phone in their pocket 24/7. They even protest triathlons.

Locally, we have the John Phillips Memorial Park naysayers.

I drive by this park at least four times a day, and it is almost always deserted.

The naysayers want to keep this “beloved” green space (which

many letter writers have admitted they didn’t realize was a park, and have never been there) in its natural state, so that people can continue not to use it. If the park is left in its current “natural” state, it will eventually be developed or it will turn into a beautiful cluster of blackberries and broom for us all to enjoy.

They say this is the last, large, valuable green space in Sooke?

Step out your front door and open your eyes.

The best use of this treasured green space,

to ensure its long term protection and make it most accessible for everyone, is to give a small piece to as many special interest groups as possible, allowing the park to be shaped and enjoyed by everyone in the community - a horseshoe playing area, bike skills park, frisbee golf course, offleash area for dogs, children’s waterpark/ playground, workout circuit etc., - an area that all Sooke residents can actually use and be proud of. The bike park has never been a singleuse suggestion.

This past week a letter was published, trashing a local smallbusiness owner and his dedicated effort to turn a small part of John Phillips Park into a useful area for Sooke’s children to use. I am not a member of the Sooke

Cont’d on page 10

Letters Deliver by mail or hand to our office, or e-mail editor@sookenewsmirror.com.

Letters should be 300 words or less, and we may edit for length, tone and accuracy. Please include contact information.

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

What’s Up in Sooke This Week Wed

Thurs. Fri.

Sat.

December 26

December 27

December 28

December 29

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Ladies darts -12 p.m.

Legion closes - 5 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage - 7 p.m.

Pool Darts - 7:30 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Short mat 1-3 Drop-in darts at 8 p.m.

VITAL VITTLES Free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on Murray Road. Everyone welcome.

Sun. December 30

Mon. December 31

Tues.

January 1 BABY TALK 2012 CLOSED -- Happy New Year At the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building) 2145 Townsend Road from 10-11:30 a.m.

YOUTH CLINIC West Coast Family Medical Clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. for ages 13 to 25.

ANNUAL OTTER POINT POLAR BEAR SWIM Registration at 11:30 a.m. and cannon start at 12 p.m. at Whiffen Spit Park, Sooke.

SHOPPERS 250-642-5229 DRUG MART 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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE: THURSDAY @ 3PM Items for Community Calendar must be non-commercial and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.

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

A10 • OPINION

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Cont’d from page 9

M

IT

ED

TI M

E

O

FF

ER

Bike Club, but I do know that Lorien Arnold has dedicated a tremendous amount of time, effort and money for several bicycle-oriented projects in our community. For many years Lorien has been one of Vancouver Islands leading bicycle advocates, promoting a green transportation alternative as well as a healthy and active lifestyle for children, and yet the naysayers attack him for his unending, unappreciated, communityserving efforts. Clearly people are losing sight of the fact that this bike park is for kids – not for the few dedicated volunteers in the club.

Maybe some parents in Sooke want their children to grow up knowing nothing but TV and video games, but for me, I want my kids to play outside. I can’t think of a better use for our green space than to provide several options of outdoor activities for all members of the community – young and old – to enjoy together.

It takes a community to raise a child. Don’t be a hypocrite, and unless you have an alternative suggestion, keep your ‘no’ to yourself.

Chris Dunn Sooke

A great snowman coloured by Daniel and entered into the Sooke News Mirror’s colouring contest.

Protect CRD park as it is Every time we hike into the Sea-to-Sea Park Reserve, we discover something new and delightful.

Just this past Thanksgiving, we hiked to Peden Lake, and couldn’t resist a paddle in the free canoe, and a swim in the beautiful, pure lake despite temperatures appropriate for October. On our way up to the lake, we met several other hikers, including a family with

a baby and a toddler, and were impressed to find the lakeshore and cabin maintained in good condition, despite being such a popular destination.

Obviously, people who visit there appreciate and respect the natural beauty and wilderness character of this very special area.

So we were quite bemused to read Mr. Terrance Martin’s letter in the Sooke News Mirror, calling for “access” to the Capital Regional District park lands. As our experience attests, CRD residents and visitors already have

access - by hiking. The trail is well maintained and signed, and there is even a canoe waiting at the lake - a thoughtful touch. We cannot see what more the CRD could possibly be expected to do.

Could it be that Mr. Terrance Martin desires access of a different kind - aboard a noisy, motorized machine?

On the trail that Thanksgiving Monday, the hikers were literally a cross-section of the population, representing all ages from a baby being carried in a swing, to a 70+ elder. The level of access to the Sea-toSea Park Reserve was sufficient for us to enjoy the wilderness experience, while protecting the ecosystem from damage by motorized vehicles.

In our opinion, by setting aside the Sea-toSea Park Reserve and allowing pedestrian access, the Regional District has acted wisely and struck the right balance between the needs of current and future residents, as well as the forest and wildlife.

Ana Simeon and Tom Martin Victoria, B.C.

Get a great deal on Windows Phone 8 devices

LI

AND GIVE THE GIFT OF LTE LTE SPEED SPEE ED

SAVE

TILLICUM MALL 3170 Tillicum Rd VictorIA s WESTSHORE TOWN CENTRE *ACklin Rd VictorIA s

50

$

Exclusive Offer Available at:

1

MILLSTREAM VILLAGE # Millstream Rd VictorIA s

with select 3-yr. FLEXtabTM agreements

ON THE HOTTEST WINDOWS PHONE 8 DEVICES

SAANICH CENTRE Quadra St SAANICH s

NOW OPEN

UPTOWN Uptown Blvd VictorIA s

PORT PLACE MALL

650 Terminal Ave Nanaimo (250) 740-1178

Rogers LTE network available in select cities. See rogers.com/LTE. m/LT L E.

SAMSUNG MSUNG AT A ATIV IV S | WI WINDO WINDOWS OWS PHONE E 8X 8X BY

BY HTC HTC – 16 G | NOKIA LUMI LUMIA 920 coming soon

NOW OPEN! PORT PLACE MALL

.

UP BONUS: TO 12 MONTHS FREE UNLIMITED VIDEO STREAMING

NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CENTRE Rutherford Rd Nanaimo

**

EXPERIENCE THE FASTEST WIRELESS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY ON THE PLANET * Offers available for a limited time and subject to change without notice. 1 Superphone $50 discount with new activation before Jan. 7/13 on any 3-yr. talk and internet plan having min. $45 monthly service fee. Device Saving Recovery Fee and/or Service Deactivation Fee (as applicable) apply in accordance with your service agreement. FLEXtab balance corresponds to the sum of the Device Savings Recovery Fee and the Additional Device Savings Recovery Fee. ** Up to 12 months unlimited video streaming on your smartphone (not shareable among devices) available to new wireless internet customers who activate an eligible 3-yr. term talk and internet plan (3 months with $55 single line/$110 family plan; 6 months with $65 single line/$130 family plan; and 12 months with $75 or $95 single line/$150 or $190 family plan respectively). Usage subject to Rogers Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy. Visit rogers.com/terms.

Subject to change without notice. Device Saving Recovery Fees and/or Service Deactivation Fee (as applicable) apply in accordance with your service agreement. ©2012 Rogers Communications.

4ERMINAL !VE Nanaimo

DISCOVERY HARBOUR SHOPPING CENTRE , Island Hwy #ampbell River

DRIFTWOOD MALL #liffe Ave. #ourtenay

Stay Connected... www.mydigitalcom.ca www.digitalcommunications.ca

Like us on FaceBook!

Search: Digital Communications Rogers Wireless Victoria

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

R E T N E OUR

www.sookenewsmirror.com •

11

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CONTEST!* • Movie Passes • Restaurant Gift Certificates • Coffee Machines • 50” LG Plasma Television • Lenovo Tablets and more!

$

50

Go Green use

Western Foods

Western Foods Cloth Bags

Gift Certificates to be drawn daily!

ENTER TO WIN!

SOOKE

LANGFORD

6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10 pm

772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10 pm

We reserve the right to limit quantities

We reserve the right to limit quantities

SOOKE HOLIDAY HOURS

LANGFORD HOLIDAY HOURS Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Dec. 31 Jan.1

7:30 AM - 7 PM CLOSED 8 AM - 7 PM 8 AM - 7 PM 7:30 AM - 7 PM

Your Community Food Store Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974

Dec. 21,22,23 Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Dec. 31 Jan.1

7 AM - 10 PM 7 AM - 7 PM CLOSED 8 AM - 6 PM 7 AM - 7 PM 8 AM - 7 PM

AD PRICES IN EFFECT DEC 24 THRU JAN 1, 2013

Prime Rib Roast 15.41 kg

Sunrype Pure or

Blended Juice 3.78 L

Chinese

99

6

Mandarins

5lb box

lb

99

4

+ dep.

Raisin Bread 454 g

2/ 00

7

ea

49

2

ea

SENIOR’S DAY THURSDAYS • SAVE 10% ON MOST ITEMS www.westernfoods.com *Prizes drawn courtesy of McCain Canada, Conagra Foods, Coca Cola, General Mills, H.J. Heinz Co, Unilever Canada, Sunrype Products, Campbell Soup Co, Procter and Gamble and Western Foods

12 •

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

• 13

Come in Every Wednesday for our

“

Secret Super Saver Specials” in all departments

Stockk U St Up Y Your P Pantry t

FFresh h FFor Y Your FFamily il

GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS

BUTCHER’S BLOCK

Sunrype Pure or Blended

Coca Cola

3.78 L

15.41 kg

6

4

lb

99

1 6 Thick Cut Classic 99 Bacon 799 Rings 5 Original Chicken Pepperoni 699 Lasagna1299 Lasagna 99 Turkey 49 12 Bites 8 lb

4.39 kg ................................

Chicken Broth

Ketchup

Dill Pickles

Tassimo

Clamato Juicee

99

99

Harvest

ea

500 g ..................................

Grimms Hot, Honey Garlic or

450 g ..................................

Bassili Beef or 4 Cheese

ea

2.27 kg .........................

Pillers

ea

2.27 kg ............................

ea ea

300 g ..............................

Treats from the Treasure Island Sliced

Smoked Salmon Lox

99

6

per 100g

Shrimp Ring 227 g

99

3

ea

Bacon Wrappedd Scallops

99

10

400 g

ea

+ dep

Green Giant

Cloverleaf

Stuffing Mix

Instant Potatoes

Tomato Sauce

Vegetables

Smoked Oysterss

4/ 00

4/ 00

2/ 00

Pot of Gold P

283 g ..........................

2

5

Dole

5

200-250 g ............

5

Dempsters

12x355ml ....................

Unico Stuffed U

5

+ dep

Terry’s

Manzanilla M Chocolate Olives O 2/ 00 Oranges

3

175 g ..........................

Maxwellhouse Café M

3

300 g ..........................

284 ml......................

¢

99

Pepsi 99 Cola

3

Fruit

6x710 ml .....................

299

+ dep

210 g ...................

99

4

6’s ........................

5

Bounty

2’s ...............................

3

570 g .......................

99

Beneful

142 ml.........................

2

283 g ...................

Cat 2/ 00 Food

156 g ...................

5/ 00 0

Hellmanns

Kraft Pourable

Egg Nog

Potato Chips

Mayonnaise

475ml

49

3

2/ 00

5

750 - 890 ml

99

3

Rutabagas

Celery

¢

49

3

Salad Dressingg

79

2

¢

1.08 kg .............................

lb

49

lb

California

B.C. Grown

California

Broccoli Crowns

Brussel Sprouts

Carrots

1.74 kg

1.96k g

¢

¢

79

89

lb

lb Hass

5lb bag

2/ 00

5

Imported

California

Grape Medium Avocado Lemons/ Mexican Limes Tomatoes Onions 551 g

3lb bag

¢ 4/ 00 2/ 00

¢

Friskies

4

California

Washington

4

709 ml..................

Old Dutch XL

200 g

2

Dawn Ultra Liquid

Island Farms Traditional

2L

69 9

60% Wholewheat Dishwashing 2/ 00 Bread ¢ Detergent 2/ 00 0

Worchestershire Dog 99 Sauce 29 Food

3

1.36 kg .................

2/ 00 0

Wholewheat Paper ¢ English Muffins 2/ 00 Towels

Lea & Perrins

700 ml.........................

2

Western Foods White or

Cheezies

Mincemeat

4

680 g ......................

Hawkins

ED Smith

99

4

B.C.

1.08 kg .............................

Duraflame

Dempsters Extra Crisp or

398 ml......................

3

Cinnamon Raisin Fire 99 Bread $ 79 Logs

Royal City

All Varieties

After 8

IInternational Dinner C Coffee 49 Mints

150 g ..........................

Franco American

Low Alcohol Gravy 3/ 00 Beer 99

8

5

85 g

5

Lindt Filled

398 ml..................

Molson Exel

375ml...................

3

341-398 ml

Snack Pineapple Chocolate 99 Crackers 2/ 00 in Juice 4/ 00 Balls

LLays XXL

270 g ...................

2

680 ml

99 Christie

Chocolates C

Potato P C Chips

113g

¢

99

125 - 283 g .................

1

SEA

2

5

Hunts

Bassili

ea

2

3

Idahoan

ea

375 g ....................................

29

79

5lb box

1.89 L

110-456 g

Stove Top

¢

Grimms All Varieties

1L

7

Mandarins

Motts

1L

2/ 00

Chinese

Nabob Coffee or

120 g

lb lb

15.41 kg ...........................

+ dep

Bicks Mainline

3

Prime Rib Steak 99

99

+ dep

Heinz Squeeze

2/ 00 Smoked Ham

¢

Campbells Vegetable, Beef or 900 ml

Ripple Creek Butt or Shank

All Varieties 2L

99

99

PRODUCE

All Varieties

Blended Juice

Prime Rib Roast

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

99 59 ea

ea

1

3

ORGANIC CORNER Organic Extra Fancy

Organic

Gala Apples Yams/Sweet Potato $ 49 2/ 00 3.28 kg

1

3 lb Bag

/lb

6

12 •

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

• 13

Come in Every Wednesday for our

“

Secret Super Saver Specials” in all departments

Stockk U St Up Y Your P Pantry t

FFresh h FFor Y Your FFamily il

GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS

BUTCHER’S BLOCK

Sunrype Pure or Blended

Coca Cola

3.78 L

15.41 kg

6

4

lb

99

1 6 Thick Cut Classic 99 Bacon 799 Rings 5 Original Chicken Pepperoni 699 Lasagna1299 Lasagna 99 Turkey 49 12 Bites 8 lb

4.39 kg ................................

Chicken Broth

Ketchup

Dill Pickles

Tassimo

Clamato Juicee

99

99

Harvest

ea

500 g ..................................

Grimms Hot, Honey Garlic or

450 g ..................................

Bassili Beef or 4 Cheese

ea

2.27 kg .........................

Pillers

ea

2.27 kg ............................

ea ea

300 g ..............................

Treats from the Treasure Island Sliced

Smoked Salmon Lox

99

6

per 100g

Shrimp Ring 227 g

99

3

ea

Bacon Wrappedd Scallops

99

10

400 g

ea

+ dep

Green Giant

Cloverleaf

Stuffing Mix

Instant Potatoes

Tomato Sauce

Vegetables

Smoked Oysterss

4/ 00

4/ 00

2/ 00

Pot of Gold P

283 g ..........................

2

5

Dole

5

200-250 g ............

5

Dempsters

12x355ml ....................

Unico Stuffed U

5

+ dep

Terry’s

Manzanilla M Chocolate Olives O 2/ 00 Oranges

3

175 g ..........................

Maxwellhouse Café M

3

300 g ..........................

284 ml......................

¢

99

Pepsi 99 Cola

3

Fruit

6x710 ml .....................

299

+ dep

210 g ...................

99

4

6’s ........................

5

Bounty

2’s ...............................

3

570 g .......................

99

Beneful

142 ml.........................

2

283 g ...................

Cat 2/ 00 Food

156 g ...................

5/ 00 0

Hellmanns

Kraft Pourable

Egg Nog

Potato Chips

Mayonnaise

475ml

49

3

2/ 00

5

750 - 890 ml

99

3

Rutabagas

Celery

¢

49

3

Salad Dressingg

79

2

¢

1.08 kg .............................

lb

49

lb

California

B.C. Grown

California

Broccoli Crowns

Brussel Sprouts

Carrots

1.74 kg

1.96k g

¢

¢

79

89

lb

lb Hass

5lb bag

2/ 00

5

Imported

California

Grape Medium Avocado Lemons/ Mexican Limes Tomatoes Onions 551 g

3lb bag

¢ 4/ 00 2/ 00

¢

Friskies

4

California

Washington

4

709 ml..................

Old Dutch XL

200 g

2

Dawn Ultra Liquid

Island Farms Traditional

2L

69 9

60% Wholewheat Dishwashing 2/ 00 Bread ¢ Detergent 2/ 00 0

Worchestershire Dog 99 Sauce 29 Food

3

1.36 kg .................

2/ 00 0

Wholewheat Paper ¢ English Muffins 2/ 00 Towels

Lea & Perrins

700 ml.........................

2

Western Foods White or

Cheezies

Mincemeat

4

680 g ......................

Hawkins

ED Smith

99

4

B.C.

1.08 kg .............................

Duraflame

Dempsters Extra Crisp or

398 ml......................

3

Cinnamon Raisin Fire 99 Bread $ 79 Logs

Royal City

All Varieties

After 8

IInternational Dinner C Coffee 49 Mints

150 g ..........................

Franco American

Low Alcohol Gravy 3/ 00 Beer 99

8

5

85 g

5

Lindt Filled

398 ml..................

Molson Exel

375ml...................

3

341-398 ml

Snack Pineapple Chocolate 99 Crackers 2/ 00 in Juice 4/ 00 Balls

LLays XXL

270 g ...................

2

680 ml

99 Christie

Chocolates C

Potato P C Chips

113g

¢

99

125 - 283 g .................

1

SEA

2

5

Hunts

Bassili

ea

2

3

Idahoan

ea

375 g ....................................

29

79

5lb box

1.89 L

110-456 g

Stove Top

¢

Grimms All Varieties

1L

7

Mandarins

Motts

1L

2/ 00

Chinese

Nabob Coffee or

120 g

lb lb

15.41 kg ...........................

+ dep

Bicks Mainline

3

Prime Rib Steak 99

99

+ dep

Heinz Squeeze

2/ 00 Smoked Ham

¢

Campbells Vegetable, Beef or 900 ml

Ripple Creek Butt or Shank

All Varieties 2L

99

99

PRODUCE

All Varieties

Blended Juice

Prime Rib Roast

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

99 59 ea

ea

1

3

ORGANIC CORNER Organic Extra Fancy

Organic

Gala Apples Yams/Sweet Potato $ 49 2/ 00 3.28 kg

1

3 lb Bag

/lb

6

14 •

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Fondue Cheese

Healthy H l h Ch Choices i IIn O Ourr

DELI

Remember R b Y Your C Calcium l ium

99

1 Whipping 99 Cream 1 Soft Margarine 49 5 Cheese 2/ 00 Cream 49 Cheese 3

99

Garlic Coil

Paradise Island

Brie

5

Spinach Dip

200 g

Island Farms

99 99 2 09 1

500 ml........................

per 100g

Sesmark Crackers 75g ............................

99

500 g

400 g

¢

...............................

Becel

Kraft Crackerbarrel or Flavoured

ea

7

200 g

per 100g

...................................

Sour Cream

DAIRY

in Bowl

9

Island Farms

For Your Healthy Lifestyle

Organic Pumpkin

2/ 00

Wolfgang Puck

Coffee 300g

99

6

Organic Soups 398 ml.....................

Barbara’s

Cheese Puffs

250 g .........................

Western Foods Gourmet

Coffee

Simply Natural

397g .............

Level Ground Fair Trade

Kraft Philadelphia

BULK

NATURAL FOODS Farmer’s Market

907 g .........................

3 179 229

155-198 g ...............

Organic Salsas

79

1 99 7 99 2

$ 99

1

470 ml......................

Knudsen Organic

Apple Juice 2.84 L .....................

Eden Organic

Apple Sauce

+ dep

Green Giant

FROZEN

Vegetables

279

99 ¢ Cranberries 99 Deluxe Mixed Nuts 79 1

Kettle

Potato Chips 2/

00

4

220g

Hash Brown Potato 2/ 1 kg ......................

Tenderflake Kent

Orange Juice 250ml

¢

99

LANGFORD 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

We reserve the right to limit quantities

Pie Shells

100 g

320-350 g ..................

Extra Crisp

Baked Fresh Daily

English Muffins

BAKERY

49

Island Farms Classic

Ice Cream 1.65 L .........................

2 49 3 399 29 1 390 g

Sourdough Rounds

5

2 99 3

100 g

.............................................

00

99

100 g

.

750 g

McCain

¢

Chocolate Bridge Mix ....................

625 ml.....................

Quality and Convenience ce

100 g

12’s ............................

Raisin Bread 454 g

Nanaimo Bars

49

2

Your Community Food Store Locally owned and operated since 1974

AD PRICES IN EFFECT DEC 19 THRU DEC 24, 2012

6’s ..............................

White or Wholewheat

Crusty Rolls

6’s ..............................

SOOKE

6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm We reserve the right to limit quantities

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

• A15

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS Next scheduled meeting: Finance and Administration Committee Monday, January 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm

MUNICIPAL HALL HOLIDAY CLOSURE Beverly Armstrong photo

Reader’s Photo of the Week

Bookmark my Website:

www.realestatesooke.com 1 ) 2 7 S e a g i r t R d . . . M a g i c a l Wa t e r f r o n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 7 9 , 5 0 0 2 ) 7 9 2 1 We s t C o a s t R d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 9 7 , 0 0 0 3 ) 2 7 1 5 O t t e r P o i n t R d … R e d u c e d To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S O L D

Pictured above, are two rescued pets, Goblyn, a 15-year-old Appaloosa gelding and Faith, a female 5-year-old Belgian shepherd/border collie cross. They are enjoying the little bit of snow.

4 ) # 2 0 1 - 2 2 3 4 S t o n e C r e e k P l . . . . W OW ! . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 6 4 , 0 0 0 5 ) 1 0 8 7 8 W. C o a s t R d . 1 1 . 7 A c r e v i e w w i t h H o m e , C o t t a g e S O L D 6 ) 6967 Brailsford Exquisite Custom, View Home Reduced to $ 5 9 3 , 0 0 0 7) 6651 Tideview…Land/Boathouse ....................... $575,000 8 ) 8 2 2 8 We s t C o a s t R d # 1 0 5 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4 9 , 0 0 0 9) 1680 Gillespie Rd ....................................... $439,000

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

We welcome your submissions.

Send your good quality jpeg photos to: editor@ sookenewsmirror.com and we will publish them as space and colour considerations permit.

10) Island Falls 2208 Bear Mountain Tnhs ........ $897,000 1 1 ) 608 – # 305 Fairway, Langford

Call ELLEN 818-6441 For a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME!

We thank all of our contributors who sent in their photos over the past year. You have all helped make the Sooke News Mirror a great community newspaper.

Did you know you can purchase a favourite photo printed in the newspaper? We will put one on disk for you, ready to take to an outlet for printing.

You can also see photo albums on our Sooke News Mirror Facebook page.

2Bd/2Bth Condo $ 3 3 5 , 0 0 0

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE (section 127 Community Charter)

Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., except on statutory holidays, then the Regular Council meeting must be held on the following Tuesday.

NEW HOME IN CHURCHILL MEADOWS 2 BED INLAW DOWN, GREAT VALUE!

Brand new home with ocean & mountain views, close to schools, shopping & golf course. Rancher with walk out basement. The main floor features 3 beds, 2 baths, open concept living/kitchen/dining.

Master suite has walk in closet, 3 piece ensuite & private deck. The kitchen features wood cabinetry, breakfast bar & pantry. Downstairs is roughed in for a 2 bed. inlaw & can be completed for approx. $30,000.

Double garage. HST Included & Warranty.

MLS # 312665 $389,900 www.outwestbc.com

Brendan Herlihy Time for a move?

250 642-3240 www.outwestbc.com

Meetings are held in the Sooke Council Chamber located at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC. January 14, 2013 January 28, 2013 February 12, 2013 (Tuesday) February 25, 2013 March 11, 2013 March 25, 2013 April 8, 2013 April 22, 2013 May 13, 2013 May 27, 2013 June 10, 2013

June 24, 2013 July 8, 2013 July 22, 2013 August 12, 2013 September 9, 2013 October 15, 2013 (Tuesday) October 28, 2013 November 12, 2013 (Tuesday) November 25, 2013 December 9, 2013

The Municipal Hall is open until noon on December 24th and closed December 25th and 26th, 2012 and January 1st, 2013. The following agencies are available for assistance: Emergency: 9-1-1 Police: 250-642-5241 Emergency Coordinator: 250-642-5422 250-478-9555 Fire Duty Officer: 250-478-9555 Road Maintenance: 250-391-7310 Animal Control: 250-478-0624 Sewer: 250-642-6300 CRD Water: 250-474-9600 Gas: 1-800-474-6886 Hydro: 1-800-224-9376

2012 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, 2013.

If you are eligible for a 2012 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 dropped through the mail slot before 8:30 am January 2, 2013 will be received as at December 31, 2012.

BUSINESS LICENCES REQUIRED JANUARY 1ST, 2013 If you have not already done so -- be sure to renew or apply for your 2013 business licence. The Business Licence Bylaw (online at www.sooke.ca) requires that all businesses operating in the District of Sooke be in possession of a valid Business Licence or a valid Intermunicipal Business Licence.

NEW YEARS DAY LEVEE Mayor Wendal Milne would like to invite all residents to the “Mayor’s New Year’s Levee” on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 in the Council Chambers from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon. The Sooke Legion will be hosting their Levee from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm.

This schedule is subject to change.

Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.

Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca

WHAT’S NEW AT THE DISTRICTCHECK IT OUT! At www.sooke.ca

16 • NEWS

www.sookenewsmirror.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

NOTICE OF AGREEMENT (Pursuant to Section 24 and 94 of the Community Charter)

The Council of the District of Sooke hereby gives public notice of its intention to enter into a Partnering Agreement with Prestige Sooke Holdings Ltd. (“Prestige”) for the provision of the following assistance to Prestige in relation to the provision by Prestige of the Sooke Conference Centre Complex on behalf of the District of Sooke on Land located at 6929 West Coast Road also known as the Best Western Premier – Prestige Oceanfront Resort (“Sooke Prestige Hotel”):

Merry Christmas from Sooke kids!

More entries from our colouring contest. We received close to 200 beautifully coloured submissions.

• payment to Prestige of the sum of $270,000 on each of the second, third and fourth ensuing anniversaries of the date of issuance of the occupancy permit for the Sooke Prestige Hotel and payment to Prestige of the sum of $1.00 on the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance of the occupancy permit for the Sooke Prestige Hotel; The term of the assistance commences on January 7, 2013 and continues until the earlier of the sixth anniversary date of the issuance of the occupancy permit for the Sooke Prestige Hotel, or when terminated by the parties in writing.

Copies of the proposed Partnering Agreement are available at the Municipal Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) from December 26th, 2012 to January 7, 2013.

For More Information Please contact the District of Sooke Municipal Hall at 250-642-1634.

BACK ALLEYS DON’T RECYCLE UNWANTED ELECTRONICS But we do. Find where you can recycle your electronics safely and responsibly at,

WHAT’S ACCEPTED? Even more electronic devices can be recycled free of charge at any Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site. Among the accepted consumer products are console gaming systems and accessories, e-readers, electronic books, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and calculators. For the full list, please visit return-it.ca/electronics/products

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

The Return-It Electronics™ recycling program provides an environmentally sound recycling option for unwanted electronics. It ensures these items will not be landfilled or illegally exported. You can drop off any of the acceptable products at designated Return-It Electronics™ Collection Sites without charge and be assured they will be recycled responsibly.

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

se Farmhou

By Ellen Lewers In the Russian Orthodox tradition, Christmas Eve is meatless and a traditional food in both cultures is Sochivo in Russian and Kutiain Ukrainian (boiled wheat). Wheat is a stable crop in Russia and of course the Ukraine, the original bread basket. This tradition was brought over to Canada along with the Red Fife wheat, which is once again being grown on the Island by our neighbours in Metchosin.

Pick out the foreign objects in 1 cup of wheat. Wash well and place the wheat in a heavy pot. Add 6 cups of water and pinch of salt. Soak overnight.

Do not strain. Bring the wheat to the boil, skimming off the scum which accumulates. Turn to low and simmer 4 to 5

www.sookenewsmirror.com

LIFESTYLES • 17

In celebration of wheat and beets hours or until kernels burst open to show the white inside. Stir occasionally while cooking.

Wash 1/2 cup poppy seeds, which you have harvested from your garden in the fall, in a fine cloth. Scald the poppy seed in 1 cup boiling water. Drain and grind the poppy seeds with a food mill or in the blender. Add 1 cup honey and 1 cup boiling water. Stir into the wheat and cool and refrigerate.

Before serving add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. the honey in the dish symbolizes happiness, success and peace.

The sheaf of wheat which adorns the table is symbolic of the hope that next year’s crop will be bountiful. Hay is spread under the tablecloth and table, to represent the manger where Christ was born. A candle at the center of the table is lit to signify the star that appeared at the birth of

Christ. Food made without any butter or cream is served and games played and carols sung, until it is time for midnight Mass.

Traditionally borscht is served as well but made without a meat base and usually the winter vegetables including rutabagas celeriac and dried mushrooms are added.

You have the borscht recipe printed earlier, so you can add some of those winter vegetables available from local farmers www. foodchi.ca.

In both cultures, pork is served for main Christmas dinner. It could be a roasted piglet.

The piglet is scalded and the inside rubbed with salt and the outside brushed with sour cream and drizzled with butter. You could use a pork leg roast for this as well. If using a pork leg, rub a little salt on the skin and then the

The Pastor's Pen New Year resolutions anyone? To have a sense of purpose and meaning in life ranks high for happiness. No matter where we are on the economic chart, it’s knowing that we exist that counts.

No matter how mundane our talents may seem to be, even to ourselves, the world will be the poorer without them, and we will be poorer, too, for not having used them as best we can.

Add meaning to every life you touch!

To know that and live accordingly, that’s happiness. Clearly, life does not give us meaning; life only has the meaning we give it. Without a reason larger than ourselves for which to get out of bed in the morning, we are losing our life, one day at a time, like a rain drop in an ocean, without any change to show for it.

It’s one thing for us to realize too late that we lived for no great purpose and will die with little impact, but worse if we live with the knowledge that we are living in vain and no thing has meaning for us.

Let’s make this new year one of purpose and meaning; leave something of value behind.

Consider the amount of good works we could do for others. God has given us life, so let’s give ourselves away; in the giving we will amass deep satisfaction and the knowledge that our life had purpose and meaning. We should be grateful for having been blest with life and happier still for having lived it well.

The Revs. Alex and Nancy Nagy, Holy Trinity

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 2191 Townsend 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 12-3 Wed 10-2 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero

sour cream and butter.

Bake in a hot oven, 375’ F for 1 1/2 hours until the skin is golden.

Traditionally there are buckwheat cabbage rolls (replacing the rice in the previous recipe) or rice only with salt and pepper and tomato juice for moisture, perohy (recipe to come at a later date) and doughnuts and a rich bread of Kolach. There may be sauerkraut soup and lenten bread (pagaach) which represents Jesus, the bread of life, and more biscuits drizzled with honey and sprin-

kled with poppy seeds.

We have access to all of these foods locally, like the Russian and Ukrainian cultures had so many years ago.

Now we can see that they truly ate locally grown food in Season and were very creative about it. Enjoy another Christmas in another tradition where every part of the farming culture was in harmony with God. For further information on recipes or questions contact Ellen Lewers at: mrslewersfarm house@shaw.ca

Call for best rates Your resident Sooke mortgage specialist

RATES 5 YEAR FIXED

2.89% Mick Hayward

3 YEAR VARIABLE

Residential/Commercial Mortgage Specialist

2.65% RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

bus 250.391.2933 ext.34 mick.hayward@vericoselect.com www.mickhayward.com |

250.507.3883

SALE STARTS WED. DEC. 26

D Y A G B OX I N HOME DECOR, QUILTING & CRAFT FABRIC All Regular Stock

50%

OFF reg. price

U T O O W L B FABULOUS FLEECE PRINTS, SOLIDS & NOVELTIES

50%

50%

OFF reg. price

All regular stock!

50%

OFF reg. price

reg. price

FASHION FABRICS

LINING & FLANNELETTE INTERFACING & BROADCLOTH All regular stock!

OFF

All regular stock!

50%

OFF reg. price

CHRISTMAS PRINTS, QUILTS, TRIMS & DECOR ACCESSORIES

50%-75% 60%-70%

OFF reg. price

3170 TILLICUM ROAD

VICTORIA

LOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE

,"--Ê ," Ê* , -Ê, °Ê /, ÊUÊÓxä {Çx Çxä£

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am -#1 5:30 DEC12 BLOWOUT ADpmI Sun.t11:00 lam b - 5:00 b pm tb

tt

18 • CLASSIFIEDS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.388.3535 fax 250.388-0202 email classified@sookenewsmirror.com

$2997 plus tax

SELL YOUR STUFF! Private Party Merchandise Ad 1" PHOTO + 5 LINES

BONUS! We will upload your ad to

Choose any: Black Press Community Newspapers!

3

FREE!

(99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks! Add any other Greater Victoria paper for only $9.99 each +tax

Ask us for more info.

SOOKENEWS

MIRROR

3OOKEĂĽ .EWSĂĽ-IRROR 7EDNESDAYĂĽ %DITIONĂĽĂĽ $EADLINES 8PSE "ET -ONDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET &RIDAYx xAM -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ).ĂĽ /2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ!00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x!../5.#%-%.43 42!6%,x #(),$2%.x%-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

INFORMATION

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help tomorrow’s families today – leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.

!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIÙEDx BYx Ax BONAx ÙDEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiďŹ ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOOKE MOVING AND STORAGE Heated indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. outdoor storage available.

Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577

HELP WANTED

COMING EVENTS

THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities

PERSONAL SERVICES TRAVEL HEALTH PRODUCTS TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

!'2%%-%.4

)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIÙEDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIÙED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIÙEDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIÙED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIÙED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PERSONAL SERVICES

GET 50% off - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today!

1-800-854-5176.

ESTHETIC SERVICES

www.sookemovingandstorage.com

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINTING DAN KITEL Painting

216-3095 Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Specializing in heritage homes

JN PAINTING “WCB Insured�

TRAVEL

Reliable/References

INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661.

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

SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, , 1585 O’Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z0T5. Alma Anslow 250642-2184.

#/092)'(4

#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIÙED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW

CONDOMINIUM HOTEL 1-2-3 bdrm condominiums 8251850sq ft. Convenient Beach Access, Heated Pool/Hot Tub In-room Washer/Dryer, Flat Screen TV’s, Free Wi-Fi, Private Balconies, Daily Housekeeping, Handicapped Rooms Available.

Weekly/Monthly Rates, Free Local Calls, Free Local Beach Transportation.

Conveniently Located to Shops and Restaurants. www.crystalpalmsbeach resort.com 1-888-360-0037.

11605 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island FL 33706.

HAWAII ON the Mainland, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth�!

1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

“Free Estimates�

20 Years Experience

250-812-8781 ON POINT PAINTING. Polite, clean cut crew. Professional results. Call (250)744-4927.

WELDING

INSURANCE

DRIVER ENT. LTD.

WELDING Mobile Units +++ Steel Sales

250-642-0666

DAYCARE CENTERS

DRYWALL

HILLTOP FRIENDS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD

LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Has full-time spot open January 2013 LPN owned and operated Located in Colwood on Triangle Mountain, just off Sooke Road. 6:30am-5pm, Monday -Friday.

Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056

$180/CORD + mileage 250-642-4075 or

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Looking for a NEW job? .com

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

CHILDREN

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

!DVERTISEĂĽACROSSĂĽ 6ANCOUVERĂĽ)SLANDĂĽ INĂĽTHEĂĽ ĂĽBEST READĂĽCOMMUNITYĂĽ NEWSPAPERS /.ĂĽ4(%ĂĽ7%"

Interior/Exterior

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

778-352-2222

ED’S HAULING

#1 , DRY FIR

Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you?

U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.

Xmas Special $180.

Split & Delivered

Ed & Faye 250-642-2398 HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

250-642-4230 FIREWOOD NOV. to Dec. Special.

Seasoned Fir $200/cord. Free del. with 2 cord order. Call 778-679-7687 or 250-413-7126 FIREWOOD Seasoned Fir $200/cord. Free del. with 2 cord order. Call 778-679-7687 or 250-413-7126

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AT LAST! An iron ďŹ lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m .

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “�This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!�� 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel at: 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL OR residential 1800 sq ft building and level lot on busy Johnston Road/Highway 4 intersection.

OfďŹ ce, personal service, craft or residential use offers revenue and excellent holding opportunity. Corner shared with McDonalds, Macs and Co-op.

Call 250-720-7453

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

BUYING OR SELLING? ClassiďŹ ed ads are inexpensive and work hard!

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS

www.sookenewsmirror.com

TRANSPORTATION

SOOKE BUSINESS BILLBOARD

SUITES, LOWER LARGE 1 BED Basement suite in 06 built home. New paint, bright , large back yard.

Garbage, Heat, internet, cable & laundry included. N/S, N/P. $750. 250-413-7967

" !

SOOKE, BRIGHT Large, 2 br., sep. ent. 4 pc bath, w/d, close to bus, N/P, N/S, utils. incld.

Avail. Now. $850. 250-8126012

SUITES, UPPER

SOOKE: 1-BDRM $675 mo.

Shared laundry. Avail Jan 1st.

Pets cons. (778)352-1618.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle...

No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader?

Text info: 778.786.8271

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

FRESH & DELICIOUS www.andythepizzaman.ca 250-642-5451

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1993 TOYOTA 4 runner, $1700. Looks rough but runs great. Great surf/bush truck.

All new brakes/rebuilt engine 250-661-6684

HOMES WANTED

Your Moving & Storage Solution

Looking for some extra storage space for your

Full moving & packing services

furniture, household goods and business needs?

Indoor Storage

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

Outdoor Storage

Address: 2018 Idlemore Rd. Sooke, BC V9Z 0A9

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle...

No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader?

Text info: 778.786.8271

250-642-1900 SUITES, LOWER $500 RENT rebate ďŹ rst month.

2 bed-1 bath lower suite-5 appliances, includes hydro, water & garbage. Has water view, Whiffen Spit area, $1125 per month. 250-642-5972 email: mp14@shaw.ca

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

24 hour security system

Graceful Folds

Heated and ventilated

Individual storage units

Forklift Services

Blinds & Shades

Wo o d & Fa u x Wo o d B l i n d s Pleated & Cellular Shades Ve r t i c a l B l i n d s, Ro l l e r S h a d e s A l u m i n u m & PV C H o r i z o n t a l s Free in home consultation

QUICK, SAFE & MOST OF ALL FRIENDLY!

250-642-7900 shtaxi@shaw.ca

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

OTHER AREAS

To view call

call 250-642-5752 now

• Free Estimates • Open 6 Days/Week 250-642-3711

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE in Lannon Creek #60, $30,000 250-642-7189

Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

52 weeks - $13.25/wk 26 weeks - $1938/wk 13 weeks - $2224/wk 4 weeks - $2510/wk

Secure Indoor Storage Warehouse

Sooke Glass Ltd.

OTTER POINT Trailer Park.

40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, ďŹ nished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

GRANT MANOR

Your ad could be here!

Contact Phyllis 250-642-2937 plysionek@shaw.ca

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

250-642-0458 Cell 250-744-0134 www.walksitandstay.ca ‘Loving Care for your Treasured Pets’

www.SookeMovingAndStorage.com

Call: 1-250-616-9053

RENTALS

Non-Kennel Boarding Professional Petcare Home Security Insured, Canine First Aid

250.388.3535

www.webuyhomesbc.com

20 ACRES Free! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo.

Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views.

Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

HIGH IMPACT! LOW PRICE!

Phone: 250-642-6577

We offer‌

Container Storage

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

WE BUY HOUSES

CLASSIFIEDS • 19

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1993 TOYOTA 4 runner, $1700. Looks rough but runs great. Great surf/bush truck.

All new brakes/rebuilt engine 250-661-6684

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! FortisBC uses the250.388.3535 FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.1 12/2012)

Thank you B.C. for digging safely in 2012 This year, more calls to BC One Call for natural gas pipeline information and safe digging practices resulted in fewer pipeline hits.

Make the right call BC One Call: 1-800-474-6886

20 •

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

Sports & Leisure

Please send sports tips to Sharron Ho at: news@ sookenewsmirror.com

Welcome New Year with frigid ocean swim The Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department is bringing back their Polar Bear Swim for its 21st year Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

The Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their 21st Annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1 for anyone who dares to jump into the ocean on a frigid winter day.

The event which sees dozens of people

We actually had to break the ice to do the swim.”

A few lacerations and bruises later, the firefighters decided it would be more suitable to host their private Polar Bear Swim challenge in more temperate waters.

“After the ice incident we decided we needed

‘It started off as a challenge and grew into a tradition.’

--Dave Gollmer Otter Point volunteer firefighter

File photo

A flock of brave people dive into the ocean at Whiffin Spit for the 2008 Polar Bear Swim.

participate every year, started as a challenge between four Otter Point firefighters in 1992 at Young Lake.

“We had the warden’s blessing to go ahead and be foolish on New Year’s Day and it went very well so we decided to make it an annual event,” said Dave Gollmer, Otter Point volunteer firefighter.

“Unfortunately, the second year the lake was frozen so we had a true polar bear event.

✪ SEAPARC Snippets Make a Resolution to Keep your Resolution!

1.

Be realistic – strive for a goal that is attainable

2.

Plan ahead – make your plan before December 31st

3.

Outline your plan – decide how you will deal with temptation to skip that fitness class or eat that extra piece of cake

4.

Make a list of what motivates you & keep it handy to refer to when you are not feeling the motivation

5.

Talk about it – don’t keep your resolution a secret

6.

Reward yourself with something that doesn’t contradict your resolution

7.

Track your progress

8.

Don’t beat yourself up – do the best you can each day & take it one day at a time

9.

Stick to it

10. Keep trying & have fun with it!

a change of venue, and the next year we decided we’d do a salt water swim because of the more consistent water temperature and the less chance of ice,” Gollmer said.

In 1995, the firefighters hosted their chilling challenge at Whiffin Spit, which gathered the attention of curious spectators who would later join in on the fun.

“Whiffin Spit was very busy that day, and it turns out, when you’re involved with

the public the public want to get involved,” Gollmer said.

The event has been open to the public ever since, growing in participation each year, from seven in 1995 to 71 in 2012. Due to large participation numbers, the fire department has requested the prescence of the Sooke Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue team for safety reasons.

According to Gollmer, the energy and enthusiasm from the public has cemented the Polar Bear Swim as a Sooke tradition. The event has seen tourists from around the world, and participants who dress up in costume of their own initiative.

“It started off as a challenge and grew into a tradition,” he said. “I basically see a whole bunch of people living real large, basically saying ‘It’s a new year, bring it on.”

This year’s Polar Bear Swim will take place at Whiffin Spit on Jan. 1, with a brass cannon start at 12 p.m.

Everyone of all ages is welcome and the event is free.

+DSS\ 1HZ <HDU From the Commission & Staff of SEAPARC

FOR REGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 250-642-8000

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

www.sookenewsmirror.com

SPORTS • 21

Sports & Leisure

Basketball coming for kids Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

Sooke children interested in learning how to play basketball are in luck.

The Sooke Storm Youth Basketball Club, a program for children aged between 6-11, is being offered through SEAPARC and Todd Kozinka, long-time basketball player and coach.

Kozinka said the program will give children other opportunities for fitness outside of traditional small town sports like ice hockey, baseball and soccer.

“There’s a greater need because there’s no basketball program in Sooke for children right now,” he said.

“If they want to play in a league, they have to go into Victoria, and if they want to get instruction, there is nothing in Sooke.”

The program will

Submitted photo

Todd Kozinka, long-basketball coach, will be running the Sooke Storm Youth Basketball Club. work on skill develop- you can play it anytime ment like dribbling, of the year, you can play passing, catching, with one other friend, shooting, footwork and you can play three-onbasic movement skills. three, four-on-four or Every session will have five-on-five. So it’s a lots of game play time. great game that way.”

Although there is The program is also a focus on skill devel- being run to gauge the opment, Kozinka said interest from children everything will be and parents on the postaught in a fun learning sibility of starting up a environment. basketball association.

Kozinka also stressed “Right now it’s just a that basketball is a fun program I’m trying great sport overall, to get going in hopes of being inexpensive and starting a club down the accessible. road,” Kozinka said.

“You don’t need a lot “If we get enough of equipment, you can interest from parents play inside or outside, and kids, we can for-

mally start to work on building a club -- a club mentality and framework.”

Kozinka has over 30 years of experience coaching basketball, and has coached at the elementary, high school and international level.

Sooke Storm Youth Basketball Club will take place at Journey middle school, and there are two intakes for two separate age groups.

For children aged six to eight: Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Feb. 21 - April 4 on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

For children aged nine to 11: Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Feb. 21 - April 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Prices range from $42 to $63.

Report road hazards to our 24 Hour hotline: 1-877-391-7310

Don’t know? Don’t go.

Thank You For All Your Support

From SOOKE DISPOSAL Ltd. 250-642-3646

22 •

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

LOOKING BACK A trip through the Sooke News Mirror archives:

The sole survivor of the fish boat that went down a couple of weekends ago near Cape Beale says he can’t believe he’s alive.

Out in the cold and stormy sea, Dale Armstrong, 19, said there were moments when he didn’t care if he lived anymore.

Now back in Bamfield where he lives with his girlfriend, Armstrong said he’s still coming to grips with having escaped the watery grave that stole the lives of his buddies,

File photo

Christmas lights from 2011.

Bamfield residents Tim Wenstob, 31, and Gary Nookemus, 28.

“It’s hard to believe I’m the only one who made it.”

Armstrong’s mother, Sooke resident, Dorothy Woods, said she didn’t even know her son was at sea until one of his friends came to tell her about the accident at work.

Last Friday, she was still shaken by how close her son came to dying.

“If it wasn’t for the lighthouse keeper...”

Sooke commercial fisherman Wally Vowles said Cape Beale, where the boat went down, is well known as a dangerous spot among seamen.

JJM highway crews

The 48-day strike lit up on Halloween and it was extinguished just in time for Christmas.

“I don’t think the deal will get any better,” said Ross McTavish, co-bargaining chair for JJM Maintenance workers.

The deal McTavish is referring to is the tentative agreement struck with JJM on midnight Dec. 17. The approximately 80 full-time, and a handful of “casuals,” are members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union.

Those members still have to study and

Cont’d on page 23

Capital Regional District

Hartland Landfill

New Year’s Day Closure

This Weeks Specials

BLACK OIL

ORGANIC

at from the staff here Pet & Willow Wind Feed

reach tentative deal Dec. 27, 2000

Lucky to be alive Dec. 20, 1995

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

ICE MELTER SAFE FOR PETS!

SUNFLOWER SEEDS 40 LBS

$

$ 95

95

7

26

GREENIES

ALL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

765G TUB PETITE-JUMBO SIZE

$

%

50OFF

95

29 SAVE

REG. PRICE: $34.95

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

ON ALL GO!

PLUS GET A FREE CHUCK IT GLOW BALL WWITH PURCHASE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

$ 00 DOG FOOD

5

25LB BAGS

TOP SHELF LAY CRUMBLE 18%

$ 99

12

PER BAG

MERRICK CANNED

DOG FOOD

$ 49

REG. PRICE $2.79 PER CAN BUY 12 OR MORE

22

$ 29

PER CAN PER CAN

Hartland will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 from 9 am to 5 pm.

FEED, LIVESTOCK & PET SUPPLIES

Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/waste/hartland

OPEN: Monday-Saturday: 9-6pm Sunday: 9-5pm 2714 Sooke Road, Langford

Please make sure your load is covered and secured.

250-478-8012 49% OFF!

Deluxe salad spinners available in green and yellow. $38.99.

$1999 60% OFF!

1.25L Vienna teapot. $134.99.

$5399 56% OFF!

UP TO 75% OFF!

Anodized, Natural Chef fry pans with PFOA & PTFE free ceramic coating.

25cm/10” Natural Chef fry pan.

List: $139.99. Now $34.99!

30cm/12” Natural Chef fry pan.

List: $149.99. Now $39.99!

70% OFF!

57% OFF!

$2999

$2999

20cm/8” ClassIIc fry pan. (open) List: $99.00.

20pc Greenwich flatware set.

List: $69.99.

80% OFF!

40cm roasting pan with rack.

List: 89.99.

1L Fusion5 sauté pan with cover and lifetime warranty. $149.00.

$3999

$2999

SALE ENDS DECEMBER 31ST, ONLY AT:

SOOKE Sooke Home Hardware Building Centre 6626 Sooke Rd.

71% OFF!

Our 11pc Muskoka cookware set features stainless steel construction, impact bonded base, and classic styling. Safe for all stovetops including induction. The 11pc Muskoka set includes 1.5L & 2L saucepans, 4L saucepan with helper handle, 3L casserole, 5L Dutch oven, 24cm/9.5” fry pan, and 5 stainless steel covers. List: $699.99.

$19999

Information & dealers: 1-800-A NEW-POT or www.paderno.com. Not all locations open Sunday. Quantities limited, please be early. Sale items may not be exactly as shown.

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 Cont’d from page 22 approve the contract.

There will be a ratification vote Dec. 28.

But those same members were officially back to work Dec. 18.

“It’s business as usual in highway maintenance,” McTavish said.

While bargaining was progressing, union workers put in extraordinary hours over the Dec. 16/17 weekend clearing up the aftermath of the windstorm, McTavish said. That was required under the essential services clause written into the strike.

Residents react to OCP Dec. 22, 2009 It may be a horse designed by a committee but Councillor Dave Bennett thinks it is a racehorse. The Official Community Plan, now in its fifth draft was presented to council at the regular December 14 council meeting At the meeting, Councillors Sheila Beech,

Bev Berger and Herb Haldane stepped out of chambers stating they were advised they could be in a conflict situation.

Berger and Haldane because they are involved in the building trade and Beech because she has a rental suite. Haldane has sought independent legal advice.

Residents came forward earlier to speak to items on the agenda and the item drawing the biggest response was the OCP. Concerns were expressed as to waterfront access, foreshore leases, landowners’ rights on the waterfront, private docks, comprehensive development zoning, and the vision of a boardwalk stretching from the Sooke River to Whiffin Spit.

ciation held its latest meeting on Dec. 15, and, expecting a heavy turnout, booked the district council chambers for the event. It was hoped the function would help to have an assortment of restrictions relaxed or eliminated, leading to a more streamlined

www.sookenewsmirror.com

economical process for local builders.

A crowd of close to 50 was on hand for the discussion moderated

by Wendal Milne and featuring Bob Lapham -- the Capital Regional District’s General Manager of Planning and Protective Services;

City of Victoria There is still room in the following Winter 2013 programs:

Builders vent frustration with red tape Dec. 22, 2010 The Sooke Community Development Asso-

Elizabeth Nelson, Director of Engineering, District of Sooke; and Tony Bastone, District of Sooke building official.

The predominate sentiment was that builders and local residents face a punitive array of obstacles on their way toward the construc-

tion of homes and additions or other types of buildings Laurie Wallace heads the SCDA and welcomed the gallery, pointing out that considering the HST and other factors, the term “affordable” is less applicable than ever in terms of hous-

ing.

“Too much red tape” and a “cadre of professionals” add time and expense to any sort of construction, said Wallace before turning the floor over the panel experts.

This winter, check out the brand new weightroom equipment at Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. Reward yourself with an Annual Pass and we will reward you with a gift.

Gifts are in limited supply so act quickly.

Live actively your way...every day at Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre!

AQUATICS

ADULT HEALTH & FITNESS t :PHB t 1SJWBUF TXJN MFTTPOT t 4XJN MFTTPOT GPS BMM BHFT t 5JNFT $PMPOJTU L 3VO $MJOJDT t Aquatherapy t 4QJO $MBTTFT t 4LBUJOH 1SPHSBNT CHILD/YOUTH t #BCZ 3PDL 5PU 3PDL OUTDOOR PURSUITS t ;VNCBUPNJD 'JUOFTT t %BZ USJQT GPS ,JET t *OEPPS ,BZBLJOH $PVSTFT t 4LBUJOH $MBTTFT

Call 250.361.0732 to register.

Visit www.victoria.ca for more programs and services.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Village Food Markets

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS

Village Food Markets

CINDY HEHN- 42”LCD TV KRYSTAL DICKINSON- IPAD MINI SHANNON & BYRON REMPEL- IPAD MINI BRYCE McEWAN- NINTENDO WII JEFF & SHELLY DAVIS- NINTENDO WII LISA RYDER- MINI COOPER CAR KIM APPLEMAN- KIDS TRACTOR LORI LE COUNT- POPCORN MACHINE CATHY GOUK CHARMAINE CAMPBELL ODILE HOELLSTIN JACQUIE NEX CLAIRE SHAIN JESSICA LENO JUDITH DAVIES DOUG & JANINE WITTICH LISA SPALDING BEV & MURRAY LAMBERT JODY KITTS BRENDA DYER HAROLD A. REID CAMILLE TKACZ AYOTTE KATHY BORRIE JEFF HAISELL DARCY McCLIMON LARISSA TAYLOR KIM JONES TAMMI DIMOCK JASON MOREHOUSE SHAWN MERRILL CAROLYN WOODWARD ALAN SMITH RENATE LOGAN RASHEEDA HAVERTY MEGEN MABBERLEY SANDRA NELSON LESLEY & JOHN BURNS MURRAY SAILE/MARNI BELL ALISON ARSENAULT S.A. ARMSTRONG CHRIS ASHDOWN CHERIE SWITZER MAUREEN MARX

CENTAINE SUPPORT SERVICES INC BRYAN TUTTON BRIGITTE HARRIS TESSA DILLON CINDY PATRICK KEITH HOWARD RICHARD & SHERRI CONEYBEER CHANTAL WILSON KATHRINE SCHROEDER ROSSANA PALLOT ANDREW MORTON JEN ARMITAGE KENNETH & SUE GILBERTSON ROBIN PARKER DEANNE BONILLA PAT PHILLIPS GWEN FISHER MICHAEL TOOMBS DEBRA BJORNHOLT JOSEPH MUSFELT SHIRLEY SUDLOW ALIDA LONG COLLEEN WOODS JORD TANNER KATHY ROY SUSAN BURRITT FREIDA SEELEY CAROL BROWN NICOLE FORGET SHERRI OSTROPOLSKI MICHAEL YOUNG AILSA WRIGHT ANDREW MACKAY KIMBERLEY PREVOST SISSEL HAMMER

ERIN FITCHETT SARAH BECKETT WILLIAM CULLOCHDASSON RYAN GRUNWALD GEORGE MARTINS ANNE MARIE STOHL JOHN HORN DOREEN GENEREUX HANS SCHAUM CATHY YUILL MARY EDWARDS SANDY NORMANTON BETTY-ANN DAVIES GLADYS ENGEBRETSON CATHRYN KRUTZ YVONNE SMITH RICHARD LaPLANTE RAJ SHANKAR BRANDON YOUNG ELIZABETH DAWES KELLY KNIGHT KAREN WARD FRANCINE DAGENAIS REG HERRON AMANDA PLANES VAUGHN EWING ZACH REGAN MAUREEN ILES TERESA YOUNG BRODIE WHITE CHERYL TRAVIS LYNNE CARLSON HESTER RILEY WENDY HEPWORTH JOHN ATTERBURY

SUSAN BURRITT JOAN BRIGHT DIANA COOPER LINDA DALMAN GAYLE McINTOSH JOHN MORELLI SANDRA RICHARDSON DONOVAN RAY ARTHUR SKOLSKY SHELLEY HEDSTROM LAURA TRACY AL HAMEL & TRACY ROY JAROD SIMARD ELENA CHRISTIANS MAY ANDERSON RICHARD EDWARDS GAIL COOK ANNETTE LAJEUNESSE WENDY McKNIGHT GAIL ROUSSEL STEPHEN SPLAWSKI RICHARD THUT LYNDA McLEAN DIANE McNEIL TARA JENSEN ROBERT LaPORTE WENDY ASHBEE JANINA McLAREN CORRENA JONES COLLEEN LAFLEUR GLENDA TYACKE DARLA GOSSELIN JEAN STRZESZKOWSKI BRIGITTE HARRIS LINDA NEILL

• 23

WENDY VANT RIET GARY EBERHARDT KEN CHRETIEN WILLIAM NORTON ELAINE TORPY BEVERLY RANDALL NATALIE INGHAM PAUL DIGBY ALICIA THOMPSON RANDI JONASSON TONY SEARLE PATRICIA DOWLER GARY SWANSON NIELS LARSEN CYNTHIA HEGGELUND LYNN ZETHOF SAMUEL HARRIS BONNIE CHALMERS CHRISSY MOORE NORMA COOKE WALT SUDERMAN CHRIS SIMPSON ARLENE & LIONEL CROSSLEY CHARLENE GEORGE MARGARET FRANG TERESA BURKET DEBORAH DICKIE JEAN KELLNER JILL WINSTAULEY BONNY CHANT-BOUCHARD

24 • FISHING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

www.sookenewsmirror.com

How’s Fishing?

101-2015 SHIELDS ROAD

Unwrapped gifts gratefully received for Santas Anonymous

Helping children in need... …….year round 250-642-6480 photo steve arnett

Cruising through the Nitnat Narrows heading towards the gap on the way to the ocean on the West Coast Trail in late August.

WEEKLY TIDE TABLES Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT 26 27 28 29 30 31 01 02

10:54 03:06 03:30 03:58 04:28 04:58 05:29 06:00

9.8 7.5 7.9 7.9 7.9 8.2 8.2 8.5

19:46 04;14 05:10 06:00 06:53 09:10 10:42 11:49

2.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.2 6.9

11:28 12:03 12:39 13:16 13:55 14:37 15:26

10.2 10.2 9.8 9.5 9.2 8.9 7.9

20:19 20:50 21:21 21:51 22:20 22:48 23:13

2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.3 3.9

From our

www.sookeshometeam.com

Sooke’s Home Team @sookeshometeam

Home to yours

MERRY

TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET Best fishing time: 1½ hours after high tide.

3rd Annual

CHRISTMAS

Boxing Day Salmon Derby

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Fishing starts dawn til 1:30 p.m.

Weigh-in Jocks Dock @ the Crab Shack Tickets $25.00 a rod Bring a non-perishable item for the Sooke Food Bank

CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE!!

ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

NOW 75% OFF Holiday Hours

INSTORE SPECIAL 2 LITRE Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Canada Dry Ginger Ale 2 for $4* _________________________ UK FOODS SOLD INSTORE

Dec 24th CLOSED at 4:00 Dec 25th CLOSED Dec 26th CLOSED Dec 31st CLOSED at 4:00 Jan 1st CLOSED

Effective Jan 2 Winter Hours CLOSING at 6:00

_________________________________________ Store hours during the holidays Dec 31 9am-5pm/Jan 1 10am-5pm; Grill is closed Dec 22-Jan 7 GRILL HOURS 11-7PM MON-SAT/11-6PM SUN STORE HOURS 7AM-8PM MON-FRI/9AM-8PM WEEKEND SOOKERIVERSTOREANDGRILL.CA/250-642-0733/6250 SOOKE RD

Sooke

* plus taxes and enviro fees, while supplies last, offer valid Dec 26-Jan 1, 2013, max 4 per customer

6626 Sooke Road 250-642-6366