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With the province kicking in funding for improvements to Hwy. 14, the District of Sooke can see some of the projects which have been on the books for awhile being completed. “It’s good to see the province contribute to the funding,” said Mayor Maja Tait. “I am annoyed that construction will take place in the summer during our tourist season, let’s hope they get in there and get it completed quickly.” The district’s goal is to provide safer pedestrian and efficient vehicle traffic movement in the town centre. District residents will soon see improvements on Hwy. 14 thanks to a partnership between the District of Sooke and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (“Ministry”). In November 2014, the District and Ministry announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding creating a partnership for the construction of a
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new roundabout at the intersection of Hwy. 14 and Brownsey Boulevard. The Ministry will provide the project management for the construction project, with tenders expected to be out by March 2015 and work to commence immediately once the project is awarded. The roundabout supports the District’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through reduced vehicle idling and also provides safer pedestrian travel. The roundabout will also encourage the use of alternative transportation such as cycling and walking. The roundabout is the first phase of major Highway 14 road improvements planned for the District of Sooke. As the design drawing above shows, the District of Sooke will be installing sidewalks (shown in pink) on Highway 14 concurrently with the construction of the roundabout. The road improvements will include improved transit facilities, side-
walks, marked bicycle lanes, boulevards and crosswalks. The project will also allow for the construction of new turn lanes and medians, improved drainage and re-positioning of some utilities. Tait said that until this gets resolved, there won’t be any movement in the bottleneck of projects scheduled for Sooke. The district is also looking at an RFP for the sidewalk project and Tait hopes local contractors will bid on the work thereby increasing the jobs in Sooke. The District will con-
tinue to work with the Ministry on further improvements to Highway 14 within the District boundaries. Frequently Asked Questions Will Highway 14 be closed to traffic during construction? Will there be a detour? Highway 14 will not be closed, however, there will be a reduced traffic speed and periodically, single lane traffic during the construction period. The goal is not to completely close Highway 14 for any length of time. If you wish to avoid the road construction, the newly
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constructed Wadams Way is available as an alternate route. How will the road construction affect businesses and residences on Highway 14? Every effort will be made to minimize the affect the road construction will be on businesses and residents on Hwy. 14. How does a roundabout work? How can large trucks travel through the Town Centre? Roundabouts have been in use for many years throughout the world and more recently, on Vancouver
When will the road construction start? The Ministry hopes to award the contract for construction in April/ May 2015 and the construction should start shortly thereafter. Completion is expected by Fall 2015. What will the roundabout and sidewalk project cost? The actual roundabout and sidewalk construction costs are yet to be finalized. The roundabout funding will come from the Gas Tax fund, a grant from ICBC and $300,000 from the Ministry.
Island as they encourage continuous traffic movement. Many people have expressed their concern that large trucks (such as logging trucks) will not be able to travel through the town centre. Large trucks will continue to be able to navigate through the roundabout by simply driving (essentially) straight through the roundabout. The medians in the middle of the roundabout are designed in such a way that large vehicles will actually drive over the median.
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Filming in East Sooke For the month of January, Victoria will be home to the cast and crew of the feature film The Devout—a crisis-of-faith drama about reincarnation and the power of belief, family and community. Aw a rd - w i n n i n g Writer/Director Connor Gaston (Godhead, ’Til Death, Bardo Light) completed the screenplay, about a father whose faith is tested when he begins to believe his daughter was an astronaut in a previous life, as his final Master of Fine Arts project for the University of Victoria Writing Program. He was awarded the Telefilm Microbudget Grant to produce the film, his debut feature. The team is comprised of a number of UVic Fine Arts alumni, most notably Executive Producer Daniel Hogg (Two 4 One, Freshman’s Wharf), who mentored Gaston throughout his studies. “UVic doesn’t have a
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This and ThaT formal film production program, but thanks to Daniel and a handful of other staff, students have the opportunity to learn about it,� notes producer and fellow UVic alumnus Amanda Verhagen (The Flash, Arctic Air). With deep roots in the Victoria community, the project pays homage to the home of its director and other crew members by using existent British Columbian cities as the setting for the fictional story. Loosely based on true events, the unique subject matter has attracted actors Ali Liebert (Strange Empire, Bomb Girls), Charlie Carrick (Ally Was Screaming, Molly Maxwell), and Gabrielle Rose (The Sweet Hereafter, If I Stay) to fill the starring roles. Principal photography on The Devout runs from January 8-31 in Victoria and surrounding areas. The project has been made possible by Telefilm, the BC Arts Council and Cinevic Society of Independent Filmmakers.
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Two Sooke business have been nominated in the 15 Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. The event took place on January 22 at bear Mountain. Nominated from the Sooke area were: Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery (Agriculture) and AOE Accumulated Ocean Energy (Technology).
Special Task Force on First Nations The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board took an important step forward in building trust and promoting ongoing collaboration with First Nations governments, when it passed a motion to establish a Special Task Force on First Nations. Building on the previous Board’s priority
of improving relations with First Nations neighbouring governments, the new task force will meet with First Nations leaders to explore their interest in and discuss options for bringing their governments into the CRD governance and decision-making framework. “This initiative underscores the CRD Board’s commitment to building bridges with our First Nations partners,� said CRD Board Chair Nils Jensen. “I look forward to the new opportunity to actively seek out areas of common interest with each unique nation and move towards reconciliation, mutual recognition and sharing of infrastructure and services. The Special Task Force will be led by CRD Director Marianne Alto (Victoria), who will be joined in her new role by CRD Directors Maja Tait (Sooke) and Ryan Windsor (Central Saanich). The first priority of the Special Task Force is reaching out to First Nations political coun-
terparts and listening to their ideas and concerns. “Through our role in providing regional and shared local government services, the CRD wants to ensure First Nations aspirations are respected, considered and supported,“ said Alto. “Key to this is taking the time to get to know one another, listening carefully, taking responsibility for past actions and following through on our commitments one step at a time.�  Over the course of the year, the Special Task Force will report back to the CRD Governance Committee and provide recommendations for actions to the CRD Board, with the goal of bringing First Nations neighbours to the decision-making table.
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Pia Carroll was a friend to many, a mentor to most and a role model for everyone. She passed as gracefully as she lived, with dignity and a quiet resolve on December 18. For many of the students who came into the Culinary Arts program at EMCS, Pia Carroll’s mentorship and passion for cooking changed their lives. Many of the graduates from the program would not have stayed in school if not for Pia. At a critical turning point in Pia’s life, she was hired for the culinary arts program. It changed her life and it changed the lives of the students who studied in her classes. But her influence went far beyond the classroom, it extended into the community and into the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to get to know her. Zachary Regan got his start in cooking through the Culinary Arts Program at EMCS. He became close to Pia as they endlessly discussed self sustainability and getting and growing their own food. Regan hunts, fishes and gardens and their connection was a good one. “She was a great mentor.” said Regan. “She was a really, really good cooking instructor.” He said she wouldn’t let teenagers push the boundaries instead she let them blossom. “She was amazing.” Former Principal and VP of EMCS Roberta Kubick first met Pia at EMCS, and it was through Pia that Kubick saw how she could participate in and view the community.
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Mimi, family friend Owen, Katie Rose and Pia Carroll (1952-2014) enjoying the lilies in 2013. “She really shaped and positively influenced how I feel about Sooke.” Kubick mentioned the EMCS Society board and how that board interacted, and how they intelligently and compassionately supported the community. “It was better than any university course.” Kubick said Pia was instrumental in bringing in the slow food concept. They worked closely on grant funding applications for the garden at EMCS and they ensured the project was done locally with students building/ designing and cultivating the gardens. The trades class built the shed - the whole school became involved. “The garden is the heart of the school and a place where all could gather,” said Rubick. All excess food was shared with local families in need. Her impact and influence on the culinary arts and the students was obvious. She held the trust of many students as she encouraged them to strive to
be all they can be, said Kubick. “Her actions and her compassion guided students to new heights, Pia has made an imprint on us all.” Kubrick called her a woman without limits. David Feys, a retired chef and friend said there must have been something in the water at the Sooke Harbour House back in 1989 when he arrived there. Three ladies working there were all pregnant at the same time, Pia was one of them. “I remember her as being very passionate
about food and process and a very caring soul. Very gentle even when she had tough words for you. There was this twinkle in her eye and that giggle. There was a definite joy to what she did, her love for her girls. She was a passionate mother but not coddling, she raised those girls to be strong, independent and confident.” A very gentle, easy going soul, it was easy to be around her, but she was strong willed and she did have her convictions. Pia was Pia, reliable, consistent,
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that would arrive at our kitchen porches when least expected. Much of the joy of sourcing local foods for close to 20 years with Pia was the foraging we did – the impromptu times we took, stepping away from our busy lives to scout out the best places for wild berries: huckles, blueberries (all seven varieties up on the ridge) and bog cranberries. Pia’s food habitats also included the ocean. Salmon fishing with the girls, reaping the rewards of Heggelund’s crabs! Maywell’s delicious unadulterated smoked salmon and black cod. The Vowles shrimps and free swimming scallops. John Jenkins prawns and tuna. Pit cooks with T’Sou-ke Nation. Did it ever end? No. “This icon and dear friend will live on and be a part of Sooke’s food culture for a long long time. Pia – you are forever in our hearts, kitchens and the wilds. Bon Appetit indeed!’ Anne Boquist - “We loved each other for a long time and I will miss her terribly. She was a great gift to all of us, she shared herself widely and will never be forgotten!”
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loyal and non-judgmental. “She was an impactful teacher.” She became an icon for food culture,” said long time friend Phoebe Dunbar. “She changed the views we have on food.” So many in Sooke knew Pia or knew of her –for over 30 years she was the special icon for our food culture! Her teachings went far beyond the classroom and lunch program. She engaged the students with all that community “catering” – conferences, weddings, grad ceremonies, farm forums, feasts, film nights etc., where we all learnt so much just by being with Pia – sourcing local foods, planning the menus, and lest we forget - “presentation” - the ultimate culinary ART. It wasn’t always high cuisine, for a number of springs it was the year end longboat rowing picnics for her class down at Whiffin Spit. Who knew hamburgers could ever taste so good cooked over small wood fires. Mountain and meadow picnics – so simple, so delicious. Tasting local foods, tasting Pia’s home cooking, her Tugwell cob oven pizzas and all those goodies
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The first high school west of Victoria In August 1996 Edward Milne community school celebrated its 50th year. The first high school to graduate students west of Victoria, the school had opened as Milne’s Landing High in September of 1946. As the photo here shows, the school began its life in army huts, though on the same plot of land that accommodates the school today. Hundreds of former students arrived to join in the 1996 celebrations, from across North America and even Australia. They came together to celebrate old friendships and to admire the spanking new school that had taken shape in the form of a whale’s tail - a far cry from the barracks buildings we’d known in the beginning. Once part of the Milne farm, when World War II was underway, this land had been expropriated by the federal government as an army training camp
and housed soldiers from eastern Canada. In 1945, the Province of BC began to enact provisions of the Cameron Report, which set up the structure of the school districts much as we know them today. So as it turned out, when the war was over, and the barracks buildings, cookhouse, etc., situated among the trees, were no longer in use, the Board of Trust-
ees of School District No 62 acquired the site (we believe they paid $1.00) and were able to set up a fledgling school very quickly. The Cameron Report’s local recommendations had included setting up a central high school and busing in students from within the area of East Sooke to Port Renfrew. At the time, elementary grades ran from one to six, and the high school
took in grades seven to twelve. Five local students made history in June of 1947 when they became the first high school graduating class west of Victoria. These students were Audrey Sullivan (later Wilson), Joan Rumsby (later Zipp), Merle Forrest (later Proteau), Gwen Jenner (later Farmer) and a lone boy, Laurie Wilson.
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Things quickly changed, however, and the post-war fast-growing population of the inner Langford and Colwood areas meant that Belmont High School opened soon after, and gradually there was a much larger school enrolment in the western communities. The photo here was taken in 1948, and while we all enjoyed our school days, this campus would be considered pretty primitive by current standards. Today, the faculty and alumni at Edward Milne are looking forward to another major celebration taking place for the 75th anniversary in 2021. To this end they are inviting those interested to visit their exhibit at the school’s Open House on Wednesday, January 21, 6 pm to 8:30 p.m. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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This year Sooke Fall Fair is working on the theme of light and soil in the circle of life and as a conscientious group we are working together with our community to provide opportunity for locals and others to come together to help protect our soil for growing, giving of life to humans and animals and to help to continue a healthy region in which to raise our families and a place we feel proud to invite others to come to. We invite folks to join us in our efforts in the fall fair to provide healthy competition in growing, sewing, art and livestock. On Saturday, Jan. 31, we at the fall fair are providing the opportunity for you to come and swap and shop at our monthly Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and to enjoy our concession with healthy locally produced food and to recycle and reuse in an effort to keep items of good use out of the landfill and to help support our local fair. We have a wide variety of vendors, from quality clothing, hand sewn or knitted articles, household goods, plants, seeds, baking, col-
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Beree Desfosses one of the vendors at the fall fair flea market. lectibles and more. We look forward to another great Sooke Fall Fair with all the participants of our region. Join us for a cup of coffee and a chat at the market and stay awhile and meet our vendors. For further information please contact me at: mrslewersfarmhouse@shaw.ca or 250-812-2830
to become involved in our fair. For table rental please contact our fall fair ambassador Candace Linde at 250-474-5771 Help keep our region sustainable Ellen Lewers, President Sooke Fall Fair
Sooke donations over the top! Well done Sooke – you responded to the call and made Christmas a wonderful time for the 416 families who were registered with the Sooke Christmas Bureau! Hampers were distributed in Sooke District which includes East Sooke, Otter Point, Shirley and Port Renfrew. CFAX Santa’s Anonymous once again filled toy orders as well as assisting with food hampers. This year donations of non-perishable foods (approximately $80,000) exceeded 2013. Sincere thanks to everyone especially the firefighters (East Sooke to Port Renfrew), schools, grocery stores, drug stores, many sponsored events and CFAX Santa’s Anonymous. The quality of these items donated went a long way to supplement the bulk items purchased by the Christmas Bureau. Special thanks to the many businesses and organizations for their successful fundraising efforts. Cash donations ‘burst the thermometers’ totally $27,700! Special thanks to everyone who displayed a donation box. There were at least 12 initiatives from various groups and in addition, a very welcome grant from the District of Sooke in the amount
of $7,000 all of which made possible the purchase of extra nonperishable items, also turkeys, hams and produce. The call went out for volunteers and you responded immediately – receivers during the week, food sorters on Friday, hamper packers on Saturday and then even more volunteers on Sunday for distribution, unprecedented numbers which also included Sooke Lions,
Sooke District Lioness and Harbourside Lions. Thank you one and all, many hands made light work! This year we had the public relations assistance of the Sooke News Mirror, SEAPARC, EMCS, CFAX, CTV, CHEK TV, Shaw Cable, the Coffee News, and Sooke Voice News who advertised all of the events and requests for volunteers. Their participation was invaluable!
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2015 Kick-off Meeting Potlatch Room, Sooke Harbour House Thursday, February 5th • 7 pm Everyone is welcome! Starting now thru August long weekend. No arts experience is needed to volunteer. All kinds of skills are needed – from pod construction and painting, to making sandwiches for hungry workers, to greeting, portering, hanging, taping, placing, serving, sharing and laughing. Just bring a great attitude and come have fun with us. We’ll find just the right place for you to shine! Join the Sooke Fine Arts Society and receive 10% off all purchases in the Gallery Shop, as well as exciting member benefits throughout the year.
It must be noted that any leftover cash and food will be donated to the Sooke Food Bank. Last but not least to Sharon Johnson, Chair and Mike Thomas, Cochair and their dedicated Committee heartfelt thanks of the community for a job well done! Wishing everyone a very happy new year!! Anne Scott Sooke Christmas Bureau .
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HAS MOVED TO 101-2015 SHIELDS RD We depend on boxes. Our home box, car box, work box, school box, our storage box, P.O. box, “oh you missed a box” and while you’re at it, take the pizza box out to the recycle box and put it next to our parking box. Have you heard this before, ”Oh you’re living in a new house, how many square little boxes is it?” For me, square footage shouldn’t be the question nor metric in dictating anyones success but for some reason it is. Wouldn’t it be nice if the conversation would dovetail to questions about where you live, and why you live there? Is it close to nature? Does your monthly payment allow you to live with less stress, to enjoy your life? After all the only true currency we all share is time and health. If you live in Sooke you have some wonderful options to explore outside the box. The Broomhill hike, about 2 to 2.5 hours round trip from the parking lot of the William Simmons Memorial Park. The parking lot is just off Otter Point at the Industrial Park entrance. From there, take the Wieland
trail that runs parallel to the chain link fence and that will scoot you into the treeline. Immediately on crossing into the treeline there is a sense of adventure and excitement because of the striking contrast of the trail leading up. It’s beautiful and quiet in here but as your senses adjust you can hear the creeks trickle, it’s a bit darker in here but as you travel onwards and upward the sun breaks through, if it’s that sort of day. The trail is well marked and well flagged, soon you will notice a sign post that says: Broomhill trail, Summit Loop and Butler Road. I take the Summit Loop. This Broomhill ecosystem grows at leisurely pace, Mother Nature took her time rolling out the carpet of moss that stretches through these hills. The trail, in contrast looks like spilled coffee grounds, the sky opens and the trees are content here. There are some steep sections of the Broomhill hike but they don’t last for long. This time of year there are slippery roots so be careful to step over those. There were a couple
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ters, tapes of old radio shows, some gifts. My DNA which stands for design, nature and art was in a box, I threw it a way so I could unbridle my growth pattern. What matters is to live wisely and have fun, as that famous quote goes, “at the end of the chess game the King and Pawn go into the same box.” Ron Larson The Outdoor Guy
of boxes that I have hauled around with me from apartment to house and from house to house. They must have be pretty important to me even though I couldn’t tell you what was inside until I opened them up. Rick from Pawn Stars would have been considerably disappointed had I brought it to him first, these boxes were filled with seduction and ego. Old love let-
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Driving into the 21st Century There’s some good news for Sooke. Finally, after years of negotiations and fundng applications work will begin on the much talked about roundabout. Is it the right place for the roundabout? Some think not, others obviously think it is. Regardless, it will be built this summer and it will disrupt the traffic flow along Hwy. 14 for the duration of the construction. Hopefully we will all see the benefits once it is completed. There are enough roundabouts in the region for people to get used to using them. It is not difficult - you just keep keep driving to the left until you reach your exit off the roundabout. Large trucks will go right over the top of it, so drivers will need to be mindful of that aspect. You wouldn’t win any kind of right-of-way contest with a fully loaded logging truck. So, it will happen and we might as well embrace the concept and the push into the 21 century. What will really be appreciated are some nice spanking new sidewalks. Sidewalks that actually follow a straight line and don’t veer off onto the highway. The town core will get the first new sidewalks, which is great, but we need sidewalks everywhere in Sooke. We need to plan for safe travel into Sooke from at least the Prestige hotel. If we want the town to be walkable and tourist friendly, this ought to be the next step in the sidewalk upgrade planning process. Leaving people to walk along side the highway with no curbs or buffers from the traffic is foolhardy and unsafe. It makes one feel very vulnerable and just a moments distraction by a driver could result in an unfortunate incident between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Sooke is no longer the sleepy little village it once was and we all know the traffic is steadily increasing. Maybe now we will see some improvement in the flow through town. It’s time we got caught up.
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Hippy science is easy, and wrong B.C. Views
Did you do a “cleanse” to start the year? A diet or supplements to, you know, “detox” your body? Please, if you did, I don’t want the details. I’m here to discuss the underlying assumptions of this fad. TV presenter Dr. Oz is a promoter of various schemes, soup diets and the like, but there are many books and consumer products being flogged. “Supplements, tea, homeopathy, coffee enemas, ear candles and foot baths promise you a detoxified body,” writes Ontario pharmacist Scott Gavura, who treats cancer patients with medicine’s most potent drugs. Frustrated by the pharmacy industry’s willingness to cash in on fake cures for nonexistent conditions, Gavura began contributing to ScienceBasedMedicine.org, where you can search “detox” find his takedown of this notion. He traces the roots of purification rituals in religious and medical history, such as when patients were bled with leeches. Actual “detox” is administered in hospital for those with dangerous levels of drugs, alcohol or other poisons. Credible physicians abandoned theories of “autointoxication” in the 19th century. “Today’s version of autointoxication argues that some combination of food additives, salt, meat, fluoride, prescription drugs, smog, vaccine ingredients, GMOs and perhaps
last night’s bottle of wine are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura writes. “And don’t forget gluten. Gluten is the new evil and therefore, is now a toxin.” Gluten-free products now occupy whole sections of grocery stores, not far from the pricey “organic” produce that may or may not be tested for synthetic pesticides. Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years ago, I noticed people lugging big plastic jugs to the grocery store to fill with water. Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some of the best tap water in the world, so I wondered what they were trying to avoid. Discreet inquiries yielded similar answers. Aside from the odd superstition about chlorine or fluoride, they had no idea at all. They didn’t know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essentially municipal water run through a filter. They had been convinced to pay $2 for water in plastic bottles, and this somehow led to the conclusion that their tap water is only fit for washing clothes and driveways. Vaccinations? Don’t get me started. In the past year I have had an argument with a registered nurse at a blood donor clinic, annoyed that the health ministry denied her imagined “right” to infect frail patients with influenza, and with a veteran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against putting
vaccines in her body. It’s no wonder people constantly fall for enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta oil sands that are actually concentrated in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically modified canola oil, or smart meters. The media are frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense. Take Vancouver (please). The mayor rose to fame with a company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in single-serving plastic bottles. Calling it “Happy Planet” convinced a new generation of urban rubes that they’re doing something for the environment. Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central myth of hippy science. At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that have taxed the B.C. health care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup. Try that one if you’re over 50. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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We asked: What would you like to see or not see in the Sooke News Mirror?
It’s coming up to Anti-bullying Day and I would like to see more people saying the same thing I’m saying. More adults against bullying.
I think they do pretty well, I would like to see more photographs.
Bill Jones Sooke
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ing charitable receipts to all its customers or shall they be accepting a tax deduction on its customers behalf as well. Wayne McTaggart Sooke
Better solution needed
While the rest of the world is starving and their children digging through garbage dumps for their next meal, we are actually paying to get rid of our food leftovers. What’s wrong with this picture? A sign that our North American lifestyles have finally caught up with us. I’m feeling a little ashamed I read with some it’s come to this. yet interest your article in here we are... Hopefully by getting the January 14 edition on “How to deal with people to think more carefully about how to Kitchen Scraps.” I found it interesting dispose of their excess that Sooke Disposal is food then perhaps we adding an additional $2 can learn to waste less. per month to my bill But those who have for charity. I have no very little to begin with issues with the chari- and are struggling to ties they selected but even feed families don’t do have an issue with have less to waste. the fact that they are These families will also charging and selecting have to pay the same a charity on my behalf. amount as their more I contract Sooke Dis- affluent neighbours posal to deal with my to have their food waste disposal and not scraps carried off, even to select on my behalf though their waste bins the charities I may or will likely be much less may not support. In filled. Doesn’t seem fair addition will Sooke somehow. The privatization of Disposal be provid-
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I don't mind Tom Fletcher but I would like to see more controversial editorials opposing the views of Tom Fletcher, not just the mainstream propogranda.
Kathy Colegrave Sooke
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Sirens needed BC Hydro says that they can’t decommission the Jordan River dam because we need the power it produces. I’m scratching my head, wondering where that power will come from if an earthquake does breach the dam. They had warning sirens during the war and at least into the 50s. Why couldn’t there be something like that to warn residents and overnight campers. People would know to be prepared to get out immediately if they heard the siren. Tia Leschke Sooke
Well, I like to see local news and interesting tidbits about people it’s about people for me.
this service makes it hard for low income families to afford it, and no doubt some folks will either not comply or choose to dump elsewhere. If the district can’t come up with a way to subsidize pick up then perhaps a solution would be to have community food digesters installed in every neighbourhood so that all can participate freely and equally. We will likely see less of a rodent and bear problem than if we put totes full of fresh ripening leftovers on the streets on garbage days. How long will it take before the bears and raccoons and maybe even cougars figure out the regular pick up schedules? A 32-gallon tote even with a closure, is no match for a hungry bear, it’s like opening a Tupperware container to them. Another big concern is school children catching buses on pick up days, amidst these animal attractors. School buses make their rounds at the same time as these “fast food” containers hit the streets for pick up. Unlike the big cities whose main problem will be with rodents, rural areas like Sooke are not going to fare so well with edible garbage sitting at every street corner where the wildlife is abundant. it is not a good
mix, and council needs to reflect on options regarding this disaster in the making. From what I’ve heard food digesters can work well to keep wildlife away if properly installed. It may be good to have them throughout the town, along with sealed holding areas for larger volumes. The current program of privatized pickup is not equitable, or even really safe, Sooke needs the think outside the green box. Hopefully council will be looking closely at this before a mess ensues... literally. Carol Walling Sooke
Warfare games and rumbles Due to a misunderstanding, and failure of clarity on my part, my “note to the editor” became a “letter.” Most importantly, I’d like to convey critical information for who live on the southern part of Vancouver Island and the US Navy’s plans to conduct electromagnetic warfare games on the Olympic Peninsula. The two excellent articles by Washington State journalist Dahr Jamail can be found on both the Truthout and his own websites; they were published in
Roberta Daye Sooke
December, 2014. They are: “Documents Show Navy’s Electromagnetic Warfare Training Would Harm Humans and Wildlife”, and “Navy Plans Electromagnetic War Games Over National Park and Forest in Washington State.” Cst. Sean Heidman, RCMP, is taking statements about the “booms”; file #20145324, tel 250/642-5241, ext. 5333, sean.heidman@rcmp-grc.gc.ca MP Elizabeth May is taking a serious interest in this matter ( http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/ columnists/les-leynethe-rumbles-couldbe-felt-in-politicalworld-1.1728617). Our neighbours on the other side of the Juan de Fuca Strait are doing their best to organize and voice their opposition, and have told me our own actions against this plan will be greatly appreciated. Helene Harrison Shirley
“Your Sooke Specialist” Sooke Real Estate Few homes are sold without a Home Inspection being performed by the Buyer. Issues brought to the Buyer`s attention by their Inspection Report typically result in an attempt to renegotiate the Sale Price or have the Seller correct the noted deficiencies. This stress can be avoided if the Seller has had a Building Inspection performed at the time of the Listing, has addressed any issues and provides Prospective Buyers a copy of the Report including steps taken to address any Deficiencies. The Buyer will the be more likely to make a more favorable offer if they are less worried about hidden defects. Questions? Call Michael Dick, “Your Sooke Specialist” at 250-642 -6056.
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Later Life rambLings not have imagined. Technology and development has surpassed our wildest dreams. Our grandparents and parents would not believe the luxuries we have today. Most had neither electricity or a phone. In 2015 the great grand kids can use a Smart Phone/ computer before grade school. There have been many accomplishments in 50 years, with growth that we will never see again. The planet has suffered unrepairable damage. In December 2014 environmental scientists from around the world met in Lima, Peru for a conference to let the world know that the planet is in great danger. The Arctic ice is melting so fast that if nothing is done it could be gone as early as September this year. It seems big oil and governments of the world can only cheer and compete over who gets the biggest pot of the resources under the ice. The scientists insist that this could make the planet uninhabitable for human
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Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke 8-11 p.m. ADULT WALKING GROUP SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Lunch and shopping trips Registration required. 250to Victoria. Call Celia 250642-8000. 642-5828 for information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION DROP IN HOCKEY Cribbage 7 p.m. SEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. BINGO all ages. Sr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45 SACRED CHANT CIRCLE 3 p.m. Community Hall. 7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre. 6750 West Coast Road.
Resumes on January 15 at the Sooke Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.,Hands-on activities for ages 18-36 months. Register at 250-642-3022.
Directory: Where to find what
Sat Jan 24 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
Meat draw 3 p.m.
If you know of anything happening in the community call the editor at: 250-642-5752 or email: editor@sookenewsmirror. com.
Child, Youth & Family Centre: 6672 Wadams Way Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray Rd Knox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd Legion #54: 6726 Eustace Rd Library: 2065 Anna Marie Rd Museum: 2070 Phillips Rd Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662 Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.
Sun Jan 25ROYA CANADIAN LEGION
Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5, kids welcome. Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. ROBBIE BURNS DINNER Sooke Legion, Cocktails at 5, dinner at 6. Tickets at Legion bar or member of Sooke Pipes and Drums.
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be done to save the ice but governments must spend the money - Now. Space exploration can wait if they would just please save our planet Earth! Shirley Lowe
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existence because of rising temperature. The media has been slack and much too quiet about this danger. Our governments are not listening. There are some ideas of what can
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etirement gives one time to contemplate where the years have gone and marvel at the changes in our lifetime. The population of the world rose from 3 billion in 1960 to 7 billion today. This is more population growth in the last 50 years than the previous 2 million years of human existence. Our generations have been so industrious and tenacious across the world, that most of the planet has been adjusted by humans. Sixty years ago in 1955 many of us were in our late teens or early 20’s. Jobs were scarce, experience none, education minimal for many, with minimum wage less than a $1.00 per hour.
Gas was 25 cents a gallon though few could afford a car. We could not wait to experience life on our own. I was paid $15 a week at a job I felt lucky to have. The world opened up for those in the cities who could watch Ed Sullivan and I love Lucy on the new black & white TV’s. The remote came later. Fifty years ago in 1965 wages had not improved much and good jobs always seemed hard to find. Most of us were adjusting to marriage, budgeting and babies while we were still stumbling from childhood to adulthood. The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins were magic in cinemascope. Tom Jones, the Beatles and Elvis Presley’s music and movies added an exciting naughty sexiness to entertainment. This caused the world’s saintly to huff and puff. That was the real beginning of “freedom of speech.” The world was changed and all that they feared has come true - innocence lost in ways they could
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Ever since the beginning of the earliest communities, humans have gathered together to sing songs in praise of God, a Deity, Mother Nature or other representations of divinity that open the heart in love and devotion. However, it appears that, especially in our western society, singing can carry with it a certain amount of egocentricity and hoped-for stardom, hence the popularity of shows like The Voice, and the original American Idol. To take the main focus off the individual and, instead, place it within a group setting is the aim of the weekly Sacred Chant Circle, which happens every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the new Sooke Yoga & Wellness. Facilitated by Tâm (Phil Rossner), a long-time guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and resident of Sooke, the sessions are becoming increasingly popular as people discover the joy of communal devotional singing. Chants and songs are from all spiritual traditions – Judaism, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, American Native – as well as the occasional popular song included that also has the effect of lifting the spirit (eg. Beatles, George Harrison, etc.) As with meditation & mindfulness, which is also offered at Sooke Yoga every Sunday evening, the positive effects that these ancient traditions have on the mind and body have been scrutinized by the medical community and have been found to be extremely beneficial in having a profound healing effect on a variety of ailments - PTSD, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure - and numerous other stress-related maladies. Popular musicians who specialize in imparting this form of chant and kirtan include Snatam Kaur, Krishna Das, Deva Premal and numerous others. Now you have the opportunity to experience the beautiful and uplifting art of chant and song on a weekly basis free of charge in our community. When: every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sooke Yoga & Wellness, 6750 Westcoast Road, Sooke. Further information: contact Sooke Yoga at 250642-9642; www.sookeyoga.com
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Mon Jan 26 PARENT & TOT DROP-IN
Wed Jan 28
Tues Jan 27
BABY TALK Breastfeeding. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 10-11:30 a.m. 250-642-5464.
WALKING GROUP name of organization Child, Youth, & Family People’s Drug Mart hosts
Centre, 9:30-11. 250 642-5152. CALLING ALL QUILTERS Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-0789 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Ayre Manor Residents trips. DROP IN HOCKEY At SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m. SOOKE COUNCIL Regular council meeting, 7 p.m. council chambers
a walking club, 9:15 a.m. PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. SOOKE GARDEN CLUB Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. St. Rose of Lima
contact persons (2) names & phone# YOUTH CLINIC
Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic. KNITTING CIRCLE
Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Dropin. 250-642-3022. STORYTIME Ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register
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Maxx Scoop Cat Box Filler 7kg
$
49
99
20
5
Each
per 100gr
Chinese
Available at Select Stores
Each Dinner for Two
22 95
BIG
1 KG
PACK
per 100gr
7
•Garden Vegetable Broccoli •Coleslaw Vinaigrette •Red Potato with Sour Cream
Cheese Centre Aged White Cheddar
99
2
49
Salad
200gr
Market Select or Pate Toppers Cat Food
Medium
Hungarian Salami
Meow Mix
Pastrami
per 100gr
per 100gr
Schneiders
Schneiders
Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf
1 99
Egg Roll
Seafood
Ceasar
Food for Small Dogs Entrees or Slices
WORKS OUT TO...
8
75
99 Fresh
¢ each
Snapper Fillets
Jane’s
Breaded Fish
Selected, 580-615gr
per 100gr
Purina
Dog Chow or Alpo Dog Food 7.2-8kg
Frozen or Previously Frozen
White Tiger Prawns 31/40 Size
12
1
29
99
Frozen or Previously Frozen
1
Sockeye Salmon Fillets
99 per 100gr
9
99
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99 per 100gr
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CASELOT SALE Large Kaiser Buns
White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread
Selected
3
8” Apple Pie
for
12 Pack
Cake Donut
4
Apple or Cherry Mini Strudel
7
99
24 Pack
Dempster’s
for
5 4
Selected
5,000 Quality Fresh
Rye or Healthy Way Bread
600-675gr
Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr
6
2
2$
2$
2$
SCAN THIS SPECIAL QR (QUICK RESPONSE) CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE FOR A LIST OF GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
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Annie’s
Sweet Treats Chocolate Raisins Dark, 500gr
4
Almond Breeze Non-Dairy Beverage
Selected, 170gr
12x946ml
Steel Cut Oats, Scottish Oatmeal, Flaxseed or Flaxseed Meal
WORKS $ OUT TO...
4x453-680gr
167
each
Nature’s Path
Eco Pac Organic Cereal 750-907gr
99 WORKS $ OUT TO...
19
99
2.84lt
2
50
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WORKS $ 67 OUT TO... each
Family Favourites Cranberries Jumbo, 400gr
Clif Bar
5
Selected, 6x68gr
5
99 1
WORKS $ OUT TO...
5
99
99
Quality Fresh
each
Hold The Salt Cashews
Everland
6
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Quality Fresh
Energy Bar
Santa Cruz
Organic Apple Juice
1
19
99
99
Quality Fresh
Blue Diamond
Macaroni & Cheese
Bob’s Red Mill
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10 Pack
Sourdough Bread
454-765gr
99
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5
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D’Italiano
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Bonus Q-Points
24 pack Cookies
Bread
Vanilla Slice
1/4 Slab Family Pack Squares
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English Bay
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12 Pack
Original Cakerie
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Roasted Jumbo, Unsalted 350gr
Whole Almonds 908gr
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California “Sunkist”
Navel Oranges
Family Carton, approx. 10lbs
5lb Bag
6 7
2$ for
2$ for
7
IT’S OUR
99
B.C. Grown “Family Pack”
Fresh Beets
Russet Potatoes 20lb bag
Washington Grown “Family Pack” 10lb bag
Fresh Parsnips 2lb bag
3
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California Grown “Family Pack”
Snap-Top Carrots
6 3 2$ for
5lb bag
5lb Bag
2lb Bag
B.C. Grown
20lb Bag
5lb Bag
10lb Bag
Yellow Cooking Onions
5lb bag
5
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Vancouver Island “No.1”
99
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Spartan Apples 5lb bag
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ORGA 3lb NIC Bag ORGANI C
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Crazy Daisy Bouquet
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Organic Russet Potatoes 5lb bag
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4”
Dwarf Daffodil
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2$ for
5
California Grown
Organic Cello Carrots 2lb bag
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3
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Chamber Chatter
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce enters a new year in 2015 with a new board of directors. Sean Dyble becomes the president having served previously on the Board. Sean’s commitment to the Chamber continues the progressive shift that the organization has experienced in 2014 under the guidance of Michael Nyikes who moves into the Past President’s position. “2015 will be a watershed experience for the Chamber reflecting the major changes underway in the community,” says Dyble. “We welcome a new Mayor and council and their plans to address many issues including improvements to the downtown, a focus on regional transportation and other priori-
nology-related occupations using state of the art communications while serving national and international clients. JGM Services in East Sooke specializes in Subsea operations using divers and remote controlled vehicles in the oil and gas industries. Right now their major clients are in Europe’s North Sea. S.D. Robb & Associates, located on Sooke Harbour, is a Canadian marketing design company serving the North American and Australian health and fitness industries and whose clients include the designer doyen, Martha Stewart. Number TEN Architectural Group is an integrated practice of architecture, planning, strategic advisory services, interior design and visual communications. While head office is in Winnipeg, Num-
ties that can and will be assisted by the Chamber. For the Chamber, these activities represent our commitment to broad community services running in parallel to the many services provided to Chamber members.” Indicative of those community services, in 2014 the Chamber successfully aided the launch of a newcomers club which now has over 40 members. Chamber executives are currently working with other community leaders and Royal Roads University to bring adult education programs to Sooke. In 2015 the Chamber will focus on strategies to increase and assist new arrivals that bring real estate investment along with their commitment to the overall enhancement of the community through volunteering and supporting local business. Contrary to popular opinion, newcomers to the region are not always seniors or nearseniors. Many newcomers bring their established companies with them. Some of these small firms are in tech-
Please contact the Chamber office at (250) 642-6112 or info@sookeregionchamber.com with any questions. PO Box 18 Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4 (250) 642-6127 (fax)
Upcoming Public Meetings Regular Council Meeting Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.
Council meeting agendas maybe viewed at www.sooke.ca
CHAKRA
YOGA
The Bra Lady
Join us for a seven week yoga series exploring the Chakras; energy centers in our body which life and vitality flow through.
Is Coming to Town
Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra. Here’s where Barb Chapman, the Bra Lady, comes in.
Every Thursday from Jan 22nd to March 5th
Due to overwhelming response to the previous clinic, Barbara Chapman is coming to SOOKE, TUES. JANUARY 27Th to outfit you with the best possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly.
The War Amps Key Tag Service
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“Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.”
It’s free – and it works!
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Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes. She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably? • Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your “everyday” bra? • Do you overflow the cup of your bra? • Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks? • Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support? • Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running?
“Thanks so much for returning my keys. You saved me the $400 cost of replacing my electronic fob.” – Diane Protect the valuables on your key ring with a War Amps key tag and help support programs for amputees.
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ~ Nikola Tesla
You can sign up for Chapman’s bra clinic by calling
1-800-254-3938 by JANUARY 25Th
She doesn’t come into town very often so she advises booking as soon as possible.
2009 Entrepreneur of the Year - Lifetime Achievement
The War Amps
Ahimsa Sooke
YOGA & WELLNESS
You’ve tried all the rest - Now trY the best
1 800 250-3030 | waramps.ca
• No uNderwires • No elastic straps • No straps falliNg off shoulders • No ridiNg up iN the back
Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001
202 - 6750 Westcoast Rd (Above St Vincent De Paul)
SookeYoga.com • 250.642.9642
Victoria Health Show
January 24th & 25th • Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday 11am - 5pm Pearkes Recreation Centre • Behind Tillicum Centre
7x2 PV Events Health Show
Over 100 Exhibitors displaying the latest health products, trends and services! Non-GMO products, vegan lifestyle, gluten-free products, fitness, pain relief, mental health, cholesterol and more.
Travel GREEN and SAVE! Present your transit ticket or show us your bike helmet and get in for half price.
Regular Chakra Class @ 6-7:15pm Chakra Healing for Trauma and Chronic Pain @ 7:30-8:45pm
Discounted rate for series. Drop-ins always welcome.
If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.
Order key tags online.
24th Annual
email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca
ber TEN is now represented in the Otter Point office of Architect Terry Cristall. Terry is also a VP of the Sooke Region Chamber. These and other companies like them that have moved to Sooke in the last three years are indicative of a new sense of energy, as the economic makeup of the region changes. With roots dating back more than 65 years in the community, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce is considered a vital resource and advocate for Sooke’s business community.
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2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541
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Dr. Julian Whitaker our shows and great prizes!
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Drugs, alcohol and mental health problems Which came first? Dr. David Smith
Special to the Sooke News Mirror
When mental health issues arise among teenagers, parents often wonder: Did alcohol or drugs cause this? Or did a pre-existing mental health issue cause the substance use? Substance use and mental health problems often go hand-inhand. In fact, surveys show that 33 per cent of youth with a diagnosed mental health condition also have a substance use issue. The rates are even higher among those with a diagnosed substance use condition (such as dependence on alcohol or addiction to drugs), with anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent found to have an underlying mental health condition. When mental illness and substance use show up together it is called a “concurrent disorder” and it is particularly challenging to treat because both issues must be explored and treated at the same time. Sometimes the two are very closely entwined; sometimes they just exist together. Why do the two issues so often occur together? One reason is that the risk factors underlying both the mental health condition and the substance use issue are similar and may include a genetic predisposition, family history or any of a series of common life stressors such as a past experience of loss, trauma, abuse or poor attachment; a difficult or unstable family or living situation; limited supportive adults in their life; chronic stress; learning disabilities or poor school performance issues; poverty and neglect. Sometimes the substance use itself can actually trigger mental
health concerns like depression, paranoia or hallucinations that may clear up once the substance use is stopped. Another reason is self-medication. Sometimes a teenager begins to use substances because he or she finds it provides temporary relief from uncomfortable or disconcerting symptoms. They may feel using the substance helps relieve anxiety, tension or depression. For a time it reduces psychological or physical suffering or makes them feel better. When self-medication is occurring, there is a greater risk of long-term dependence because the youth truly feels the substance is helping them cope. Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers. We now know that adolescent brains, particularly the critical frontal lobes, are not completely developed until about age 25. Youth brains are not just immature versions of adult brains, they also appear to be more vulnerable to substance use in ways that adult brains are not. It seems that the younger the start, the higher the risk. The older youth are when they started using alcohol or marijuana, the less likely they are to be current users or to engage in risky behaviours such as mixing different types of alcohol, drinking at high risk levels, using drugs such as amphetamines or crystal meth, or to have injected drugs. Fortunately, results from the 2013 Adolescent Health Survey found that more students are waiting to try alcohol and/or cannabis until after they are at least 15 years of age or older. But the 2013 survey also found that 75 per cent of students 16 to 18 years old had tried alcohol and 46 per cent had tried marijuana. While most youth do not develop long-term
addictions or mental health issues, substance use alone comes with significant risks to their health and wellness. Binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, driving while intoxicated, unprotected sex, and injuries are all risks that arise from substance use, independent of any mental health concerns. Protective factors against using either drugs or alcohol include good supervision from caring adults, strong connections to school, a positive peer group, involvement in extracurricular activities, and positive selfesteem and attitudes. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the role heavy marijuana use can have in the onset of psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and even schizophrenia. In the 2002 Dunedin study (UK) researchers found that cannabis use in adolescence significantly increased the odds of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, especially in psychologically vulnerable individuals who had used the drug
by age 15. We do know that stopping cannabis use is the first essential step to getting the psychosis and schizophrenia under control. If you suspect that drugs or alcohol may be a problem with your child and may be contributing to a mental health problem, see your family doctor. The doctor may decide to refer you to the Child and Youth Mental Health Services in your community or to the Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program at BC Children’s Hospital. Other resources include: the BC Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service at 1-800-6631441. For more information about concurrent disorders see: mindcheck.ca, camh.ca; kelthymentalhealth.ca And talk to your children from early ages about the importance of avoiding the use of any substances to protect their brain health. Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health.
The Pastor's Pen The Wisest One Were I to ask who you consider to be the smartest, wisest person, whose name would come to your mind? Albert Einstein? Stephen Hawking? Ruth Lawrence? Andrew Wiles? Were I to ask for five names of people you consider to be the most influential in history, whose names would you suggest? Aristotle? Mahatma Gandhi? Karl Marx? Charles Darwin? Nelson Mandela? I would propose that while the list of names of those we consider to be the wisest and most influential is short, there is one name that stands above all others. Jesus was the wisest man to have ever lived. His grasp of reality and truth was truly unique. And yet he had the ability to speak the profound in terms that were understandable to an ordinary person. I would also propose that hands down, he was the most influential person of history. But don’t take my word. Read for yourself the story of his life, his actions, his words found in the first four books of the New Testament. Those books are called the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. If you do so, I think you’ll be surprised to discover that Jesus is actually someone you want to know. Rick Eby Sooke Baptist Church HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 11am EVENING PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Dimas Canjura 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
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 10-12 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
Pastor Rick Eby
Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net www.sookebaptist.com
Annual General Meeting Monday Jan. 26 at 1pm
JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403 SATURDAY SERVICE
Community Hall Dining Room
Pastor: Mike Stevenson
9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service
Sunday @ 11AM clachurch.com/sooke
FIND YOUR PASSION. FIND YOUR PURPOSE. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Do you enjoy working with children?
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3
Top Sirloin Roast 14.97/kg
/lb
Salmon
Potatoes
Tomatoes
99
99
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Top Sirloin Steaks 15.41/kg ............................
New Zealand
New Zealand
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Lamb Loin Chops
99
Lamb Legs
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Chicken Wings
8 99 5
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Maple Leaf Prime
Chicken Cordons 340g All Varieties ....................
Butterball
Turkey Franks
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Turkey Bacon
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BBQ Salmon
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BULK FOODS Gummy
1099 ea
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245g
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Kellogg's Corn Pops, Froot Loops or Frosted Flakes
Cereal
320-445g ..............
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600g .....................
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12's .............................
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Sesame Zipper Sandwich 69 Bags 2/ 00 2/ 00 Bagels ea 100's ..................... 6's ..............................
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Recycled Paper 49 99 Towels ea
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Dawn or Ivory Ultra
Friskies
Christie Red Oval
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Vegetable Juice
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Hickory Smoked
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Blueberry Blast
3lbs ........................................
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1 pint
5lbs
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Russet Red Russian Green Tomatoes Potatoes Garlic Beans
5
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Trail Mix ...........................
69
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Cherry
Bread
5
1.52/kg
2/ 00
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Savoy Cabbage
Cauliflower
19
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California
2/ 00 2/ 00
5/ 00 570g
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Western Foods
709 mL All Varieties
White or 60% WW
39
Braeburn Apples California
Glad
Liquid Dish Stoned Wheat Chef's Blend Thins 99 Detergent2/ 00 2/ 00 300g All Varieties ... 2/ 00 Cat Food
6
Yogurt Pretzels ..........................
8
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Bathroom 2/ 00 Tissue
Dempster's
Post Regular or Spoon Size
2/ 00
ea
Bears........
4.54 kg ..................
Washington Xtra Fancy
Charmin Double Roll
Flavour Drops
Tortilla Chips
Coffee
Regular or Peppered
Basmati Rice
12x355 mL All Varieties
ea
99 Bread
3
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Multigrain Supergrain or Flax
Powerade or Dasani
Doritos XL
Best Gourmet All Varieties
Fresh
+dep 400 mL ........................
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Coca Cola
Dempster's
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Cheerios Cereal
6
3
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59
Pacific
Dasani Water or
59
Shredded Wheat Classic Panko Bread 99 Dog Food 99 Cereal 4/ 00 Crumbs
General Mills
2/ 00 300g All Varieties .....
1L ..........................
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750 mL
Steak 4/ 00 Sauce
Kikkoman
Pizza 89 Sauce ea
Mineral Water
370 mL 3 Varieties
Ketchup
HP
Sunflower
Potato Chips
4/ 00
2
ea +dep
Milk
Heinz Upside Down
99
425 mL All Varieties
Perrier
Ruffles XL
110g All Varieties ......
SEA
Pink Salmon
Coating Mix
Bowls
/lb
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Shake 'n Bake
Mr. Noodle
Treats from the Frozen, Whole
2
1
1.30/kg
Evaporated
19
425g All Varieties
Barbecue Sauce
2/ 00
425g All Varieties
ea
Kraft Bull's Eye
Carne
ea
Sunflower Oil
Cookies
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Chili Con
Peek Freans
Ground Sirloin
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Maple Leaf Prime
18.06/kg .................................
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Campbell's Chunky
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Pasta in Sauce
796 mL All Varieties
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Tartar Sauce
Chef Boyardee
Unico
Instant
Kraft
AAA Beef
ea
Idahoan
113g All Varieties
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Navel Oranges
89
All Varieties 1.36L
Oceans
89
213g
Juice
99
Pink
California Small
Pure or Blended
Peanut Butter 1kg
PRODUCE
SunRype
Planters Smooth or Crunchy
NEW
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Organic Girl
Celery Hearts Baby Spring Mix 1lb
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Quality and Convenience
Remember Your Calcium
Pillsbury
Individual Pizzas 2/
FROZEN Cheemo
Perogies
448g All Varieties
McCain
Potato Patties
907g All Varieties
6 49 4 4/500 99 5
00
1.3kg ..........................
Welch's
Grape Juice
2
341 mL ...............
29
Island Farms Family Pack
4L All Varieties ............
Lactose Free Milk 69
DAIRY Kraft Cracker Barrel
12x100g .....................
Kraft
Cheez Whiz
All Varieties
9
99
450g ..........................
Olympic
ea
NATURAL FROZEN
Formula Four
591 mL .............
Chocolate Bars
Calbee
85g All Varieties ........
Snapea Crisps 85-93g
Nuts to You
Cashew Butter
3
2/ 00
5 229 49 7
4/ 00
Endangered Species
+dep
ea
500g ........................
Quality and Convenience
ea
San Pellegrino
Flavoured
Daiya Non Dairy
69 69 3 269
Beverages 354 mL All Varieties
Annie's
Granola Bars
139g 2 Varieties .........
Casbah
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ea +dep
ea
Couscous, Falafel or Tabouli 170-284g ..................
ea
L'Ancetre Organic
ORGANIC
Cheddar Cheese 200g 3 Varieties .........................................................
Camino Organic
Hot Chocolate
Mix
Bob's Red Mill Organic
Scottish Oatmeal 567g .........................................................................
Lundberg Organic
2 Varieties 336g
Rice Cakes 241-255g ..................................................................
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LANGFORD 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
We reserve the right to limit quantities
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650g All Varieties
NATURAL FOODS Water
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Organic Yogurt 2/
For Your Healthy Lifestyle
Oxygenated
Multipack
Yogurt
ea
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Island Farms Vanilla Plus
ea
600-700g
4 99 5 49 5
2L All Varieties ..............
Cheddar Cheese
Ice Cream
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Natrel
Nunweilers Organic Buckwheat or Buttermilk
Pancake Mix 1 kg ...........................................................................
Omega Organic
Coconut Oil 454g .........................................................................
Cheese Style Blocks 200g 3 Varieties .........
Elias, Bear Shaped
Liquid Honey
375g .........................
Ecoforce Heavy Duty
Scour Pads
3 pack .......................
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SOL Cuisine
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Derry passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family. Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on March 28, 1935, she is predeceased by her parents, R.P. and Rhonda Derham. She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her family, neighbours and friends, and especially by her husband of 55 years, Frank and her sons Lindsay and Brett. Derry is remembered as a woman of tremendous energy, humour and fun. As an immigrant to Canada and resident of Sooke, she kept in touch with a wide range of friends all over the world, both in Canada and from her previous life in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Her family would like to thank her neighbours for their support and the care workers at Victoria General for taking such good care of Derry during her last days. There won’t be a formal celebration of life, however friends and neighbours are welcome to contact Frank and visit.
CARROLL, Pia 1952 - 2014
Pia Carroll, born in England in 1952, seasoned in Sooke, lived in her cabin on Tugwell Creek for 40 years and passed away there peacefully December 18th, 2014. Her home was always full of life, art, creativity, warmth and welcome. An amazing mother to Kate and Mimi, a loyal friend and an outstanding mentor to many; Pia was passionate about food, creating, growing and teaching. A very accomplished chef, she was recognized across Canada and involved with the Slow Food movement since its inception; she was inspiring, hard-working, devoted, kind, supportive and determined. She died as she lived: with style, grace, courage and conviction. There will be a celebration of her life at the Sooke Harbour House on Saturday, January 24th from 11 to 1. Please make and bring a plate of finger food — bring your best for Pia. No cheese and crackers, please.
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Sooke Garden Club When it comes to gardens, there’s ample evidence that ‘small’ can be every bit as beautiful as ‘big.’ Small gardens can be just as rewarding in other ways, too: compact, compelling, productive, soothing, challenging, ever-changing. Just take a look online at some of the sites showcased in Victoria Hospice’s annual Teeny Tiny Garden Tour and you’ll get a good idea of what’s possible in a very limited space. The trend toward greater housing density in the Sooke area means a lot more people living closer together on smaller lots. Well thought-out landscaping can help offset some common drawbacks of close living, such as noise and a lack of outdoor privacy. It can also help meet homeowners’ preferences in terms of the yard’s aesthetics, purpose, and interface with nature. On January 28, Pam Day will get the Sooke Garden Club’s 44th year underway by guiding members through the process of designing, or often re-designing, today’s smaller garden spaces. She will cover the fundamental considerations that apply to either situation: sun/ shade patterns; topography; soil conditions; homeowner needs/ desires; budget; order of work; and who will do it! She will also talk about the decorative stuff – choosing the plants and other features that will make your haven your own. Pam is a certified florist and contends that many of the basics of floral design are applicable to designing an outdoor space. The goal of both is to achieve a result that it is well proportioned, harmonious and functional.
A long-time gardener and lover of beauty in all its forms, especially plant life, Pam brings considerable knowledge and experience to this topic. She has designed four gardens of her own. The first two, in Ottawa, were of the new, bare lot variety. The last two, in Sooke, required learning about a totally different climate zone and the joys of sharing with wildlife. One garden started as an open, grassy field, and the other was a neglected inherited garden. Pam will share what she has learned along the way, with the hope that “it will encourage you to make your small garden the place where you love to spend time.” The Sooke Garden Club’s 2015 Calendar of Events is ready. Upcoming guest presentations include Alpines in Rock, Wood & Crevice Gardens (February); Saving Seed & Creating a Garden Calendar (March); Apples, Pears and Quinces (April); and Perennials (May). Parlour shows will again be held in conjunction with regular meetings and one of two summer garden parties. Also scheduled are various gardenrelated contests and a fall ‘Walk & Talk’ with landscaper Glen Thelin. Go to sookegardenclub. ca. to see the complete schedule. Please join us on January 28, 7 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Townsend Road. New members are always welcome (annual fee: $15). If you have questions, please email sookegardenclub@yahoo.ca or phone Rose at 250-6425509. Submitted by Loretta Fritz
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ooke Minor Fastball Association (SMFA) is proud to announce that they have been awarded to host the 2015 Provincial fastball Championships for boys in age categories U12 and U16, to be held July 10-12 at both Art Morris Park and Stan Jones Field. “Our successful bid for this championship continues the rich heritage of fastball that Sooke has enjoyed for over 60 years now.” says Chris Bryant, SMFA President. “I am reminded of how valuable fastball is to the many families who have had their kids grow up in our park, and are looking to come back as volunteers for the Provincial’s weekend.
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All that support will be well put to use by our parent organizer Sheryl Friesen.” Teams from all over BC will attend the three-day Softball BC sanctioned tournament, which requires host parks to highlight their local community through activities both on and off the field. The SMFA tournament committee is well into building the framework required from local business and service groups needed to host the estimated 12-16 teams and their families. Additionally, Head Coach Dean Haldane will be overseeing the U12 and U16 team coaches as the begin their season on the diamond this
spring. As host park, Sooke will be able to provide families with championship level ball this summer in their own back yard. “Every year Sooke produces boys and girls teams that earn trips to provincial championships – wherever they may be held – as a result of their medal position in District playoffs. Our club has logged many miles on B.C. roads over the years, so hosting the boys will be a wonderful gift to families of these U12 and U16 boys,” says Haldane, who grew up playing ball in Sooke and, along with fellow coach andwife Lindsey, consider Art Morris Park their second home.
SMFA provides fastball training and league play for over 250 local youth age 5-18. “Producing teams and players that are successful is not just about the scorebook,”, says Bryant, “I would point out that creating recreational opportunities for kids to become behaviorally competent as they grow into tomorrow’s adults is far, far more important that winning a ball game. We want to teach kids to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” For information about Sooke Minor Fastball, visit www. sookefastball.com or contact Chris Bryant if you would like to support kids fastball in Sooke.
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Fuca Cung who beat us earlier in the year, it was great to have the entire team back. Fairly close and intense first half but the girls wore down their opposition and finished the day with a shutout due to the standout effort from every single girl. Peter Jonassen – manager Boys U9 Sooke #2 team lost 5-3 to Juan de Fuca. Angela Gatari – manager Sooke U13 Girls Tidalwaves played Oak Bay on Saturday, it was their first game back from winter break and the game ended a 3-3 tie. The whole team played great! Goals were scored by Brittney Homer unassisted, Allana Garat assisted by Brittney Homer and Allana Garat again assisted by Alia Evans and Alexa Wright. U14 Girls Wildcats played Oak Bay two weeks in a row. Despite coming out of the games with two losses, we finally broke our non-scoring streak this past weekend with a sweet goal by striker Faith Knoles, assisted by the dynamic Layla Martinez. The Wildcats play only three teams all season and being our first year in Silver we are facing some outstanding competition. It has only upped the level of play for these girls and hopefully we can continue to play our hearts out and come out with some wins for the last half of the season. Coaches are amazed with the effort and dedication of this team. Coach Laura Lockhart U14 Boys kicked the shorts off of Oak Bay with a 3-0 win. Simon Herold with two goals and Max Hadrian with one. Sooke gave Bays their first loss of the season so way to go boys! First game after the holidays Sooke U-15 boys up against Juan de Fuca, as soon as the whistle blew to start the game it was obvious both teams were hungry for a goal. First half was well fought by both teams ending in a draw, second half saw both teams come back determined for a win. Ten minutes into the second half Andrew Rodd receiving a pass from Riley Carter to
create a one-on-one with the JdF keeper, Andrew beating the keeper and rolling the ball into the back of the net. Was looking like a tie game shortly after when JdF put the ball in the Sooke’s net only to have it called back on an off-side. Remainder of the game was very competitive, easily could have gone either way. Sooke GK Ivan Morris made several outstanding saves allowing Sooke to end the game with a win 1 - 0. Coach Rob Oyler U15 Girls played a great game against Lakehill and came out with the win 1-0. Goal scored by Lajah Warren. Sooke Shredders put in a valiant effort against Gorge this weekend. The game started off short-handed by 2 for Sooke, the first half our 9 players held strong with Gorge only getting one in the net. The second half our boys were exhausted and one of our players were injured so we played the last 15 minutes short three players. The end result was
6-0 for Gorge. We are so proud of our Sooke boys they never gave up once and played very hard. Way to go boys! Coach Michelle With the match on January 18, Mother Nature was the big winner and did she ever smirk at the Autobot U17 Silver girls and Gorge U18 girls, she took no mercy on either team, with what she dished out, the game started with very strong puffs of wind, with the sky cloudy and over cast, well, with the start of the whistle, Mother Nature decided that she was going to control the game. She left the gate with a drizzle of rain, high winds entailed, heavier rains started and intensified with side-ways sleet, and puddles forming on the turf at Hampton Park. Both teams played 45 minutes, cold wind, drenching rain, gale force winds prevailed, Mother Nature kept testing both teams. When you thought it could not get worse, it did, she gladly pushed the envelope, the game was aban-
doned at half time. Mother nature won the match. Coach Wendy Cole Sooke Div3B ladies headed up Island early Sunday morning in rain and wind bound for Ladysmith. The game opened up with some beautiful passes by Sooke catching the Ladysmith team by surprise. The first half was dominated by Sooke who kept the top team in the Div3B division in their own end. The second half saw Ladysmith come back hungry to get a goal, but our Sooke ladies held their own, Ladysmith through everything they had trying to keep Sooke bottled up in their end and looking for the back of the net, but Sooke displayed some outstanding play breaking out and feeding the ball forward. Sooke denied a win for Ladysmith ending the game 0 - 0. It was a great weekend of Soccer for Sooke! Coach Rob Oyler
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Jason holds up two Springs he caught with his father Brian on January 12. Fishing for winter Chinook salmon in Sooke has been great. We have enjoyed many flat calm days with low winds and some sunshine as locals and visitors alike have been getting out on the water more than usual this winter. There has been an abundance of porpoises and even a couple of transient Orca whales in the area feeding last week. Spring salmon ranging from 5 to 15 lbs have been plentiful in front of Sooke Harbour and west toward the Tin Shed and trailer park areas. Most trollers are fishing deep with the gear from 120 to 160 ft on the downriggers, but we have seen some boats hooking up in 80/90 ft of water as well. Anchovies, spoons and hootchies will work well for these actively feeding fish. Glow anchovy teaser heads, Coho Killer spoons, and glow hootchies with green, red, and yellow colours have been
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