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Unexpected beauty A quiet hush comes over the river near the Sooke Potholes as the dusting of snow paints a scenic canvas. The snow which fell on the South Island over the weekend was a treat for those missing snow. While it may have made driving a little intense for those not used to driving in the snow, it was fun for kids. The weather man is calling for snow and flurries throughout the week with an expected 30-40 cm on Wednesday. Please use caution on the roads during this colder weather.
Man charged with murder may be unfit for trial Erin McCracken Black Press
The man accused of the second-degree murder of 53-year-old Sarah Nickerson is now working his way through the legal system. Alex Conte, 21, appeared via video conferencing in a Victoria courtroom Thursday morning, January 12, from the Vancouver Island Regional Correction Centre in Saanich. A publication ban enacted
at the start of the court proceedings protects much of what was discussed before provincial court Judge Susan Wishart. Wishart scheduled Conte to appear by video conferencing at the Western Communities Courthouse in Colwood on Jan. 19 at 10:30 a.m. In the meantime the Sooke man will be assessed by a forensic psychiatrist “to see whether he is grounded in reality to retain and instruct
counsel,” Conte’s defence lawyer, Bill Heflin, told the Sooke News Mirror outside the courtroom. If fit, he will go through the regular trial process. Wearing a dark-coloured vest-like garment, Conte sat through the proceedings on a bench. His bare arms were constrained behind his back while he faced the camera. The accused’s dark blonde hair was mussed, and facial hair covered his jaw line.
Conte spoke only a few words when answering questions posed by his lawyer. Sooke RCMP officers responded to a 911 call for help that came in on Sunday (Jan. 8) at 3:30 p.m. from a mobile home in the Park Village community of Sooke, at 2615 Otter Point Rd. Upon their arrival, investigators found a woman’s body. Conte was arrested at the scene. Investigators remain
tight-lipped about the case, though they have said the victim and accused were known to each other. The nature of their relationship was initially kept under wraps but it is known that the victim was Conte’s mother. Police have said the accused is known to them. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Sooke RCMP detachment.
Forensic identification specialists wrapped up their work at the crime scene by Thursday morning, Cpl. Annie Linteau, media relations officer with the RCMP’s E Division said, adding that police have since vacated the premises. Conte, who attended Edward Milne Community School, is known for his skateboarding abilities as a teen. This is the first homicide of 2012 on the Island.
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
Up Sooke
Friends of Sarah Nickerson have organized a memorial service on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church from 3-4 p.m. Donations for the family are being accepted at West Coast Natural Foods, Sea of Bloom and Coast Capital Savings.
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY FEB. 21-24 AT the Sooke Health Unit, 2145 Townsend Road (CASA) for an appointment call tollfree to: 1-800-6639203.
BLOOD BANK
UPCOMING AGMS THE SOOKE REGION Historical Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Museum Service Building.
WELCOME CHINESE NEW YEAR.
YEAR OF THE DRAGON begins January 23.
Thumbs Up! TO ALL OF the dedicated crossing guards who get the kids into school safely.
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COUNCIL BRIEFS At the regular scheduled meeting of the District of Sooke council on January 9, 2012, all councillors and the mayor were present with the exception of Councillor Maja Tait. Public Hearing A Public Hearing was held on Jan. 9, 2012 for Bylaw No. 513, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (500-01) property described as Beaton Road Residential CD Zone (CD5). The purpose of the hearing was to amend the “purpose” which will be described as; “This zone is intended to provide for a mixed residential use development that will include single, multi and affordable residential housing units, greenways and parkland.” This will get rid of duplicity between two zones in Bylaw No. 500, Sooke Zoning Bylaw 2011. Council gave the bylaw third reading. Bylaws Council unanimously adopted Bylaw No. 514, Council Remuneration and Benefits Amendment Bylaw which will see no increase in the annual stipends for mayor and council for the next three years. Delegation Bylaw Council gave first, second and third reading to Bylaw No. 515,
Delegation Amendment Bylaw, 2012. Section 3 was amended to lower the spending authorization limit of the chief executive officer to $7,500 from the previous limit of $75,000. The rationale, said Mayor Wendal Milne, was to make this council a more “hands on” body and will enable council to focus and give detailed consideration to expenditures. Milne said that development permits would be dealt with at the council table so that the public sees that all decisions are made with a hands on approach. Karen Mason came before council later at the Committee of the Whole meeting and public session to ask how and why it came to that — the reduction of the CAO’s authorized spending limit. “The buck stops here,” said Milne. Meaning that council is ultimately responsible and he was not taking any power away from staff but rather giving responsibility to council. He said council was elected on the platform of fiscal responsibility and they were being very cautious. “The times we’re in is dictating a lot of things,” said Milne.
Reports The 1985 Mack fire truck, which is now considered surplus, will be sold to the highest bidder, with a reserve bid of $2,000. Council had three choices in regard to what to do with the surplus fire truck, which would require approximately $30,000 in repairs to make it serviceable. The first option was to sell to the highest bidder; donate the truck to the Otter Point Fire Training Centre; or donate the vehicle to the Firefighters Without Borders program. Council voted to try and sell the vehicle and if it does not sell it will be donated to the Otter Point Fire Dept.
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Volunteer centre closer to reality
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News bits The Sooke Family Resource Society is currently carrying out a survey to see if there is interest in a laundromat in Sooke. The idea is that any money earned from a venture such as this will go back into local non-profits. To complete the survey go to: http:// surveys.questionpro. com/a/TakeSurvey?id= 2766179&rd=100207448 For some time there has been talk about establishing a volunteer centre in Sooke. Sooke CHI has been successful in obtaining a grant to hire a coordinator. The idea is to get all of the volunteers in Sooke under one umbrella organization thus making it easier to get the volunteers needed by the various groups in town. The Victoria Foundation recently awarded a grant in the amount
of $14,300 to the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre Committee. The funds, which will be administrated by Sooke Cooperative Association of Service Agencies (CASA), will be used to hire a part-time volunteer coordinator to work with local organizations and community groups who rely on volunteers to operate their services. “We know from our 2010 community survey that most organizations in Sooke rely on word of mouth to recruit new volunteers,” said Jodie McDonald, volunteer centre committee member. “We also heard that 75 per cent of the organizations in the Sooke region need more volunteers. We’re really excited about this next step forward in establishing a vibrant volunteer centre in our community. The committee has been working hard for two years, and it’s
wonderful that the Victoria Foundation has recognized the value of this project. With this funding, we can take our work to the next level.” The long range vision for the volunteer centre is to offer various volunteer services including a job bank, training centre and resource library, in order to support local organizations and make it easier for them to recruit, train, manage, reward and appreciate their volunteers. “Many people don’t know that we already have a virtual volunteer centre operating online,” said Marlene Barry, chair of the Volunteer Centre Committee. “Volunteer job listings are available on the Sooke Region Resources website, and we know that some organizations have already been successful connecting with new
volunteers because of the website.” The Sooke Region Resources website is at www.sookeregionresources.com. Any organization can post a listing for volunteers on the site by filling out the online form. For more information about the Volunteer Centre, or to get involved, call Jodie McDonald at 250-5802252. The District of Sooke council will work with staff to institute design standards for the district. Mayor Wendal Milne said that this was a priorty for him and he would like to see some cohesiveness when it comes to buildings, sidewalks and public spaces. CAO Evan Parliament reported at the Jan. 9 council meeting that the district is following fiscal restraint and prudence and the five-year
plan is to reduce taxes as close to zero as possible. Two staff positions remain unfilled and the district is using the attrition approach.
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ries or concerns to BC Assessment. We subsequently conducted our own due diligence which also included a careful examination of all waterfront sales in Sooke for the past five years and concluded that some properties were undervalued and therefore needed to be corrected to ensure fairness to all waterfront property owners in Sooke.” BC Assessment operates as an independent, provincial Crown cor-
poration with the mandate to establish market value and maintain uniform real property assessments throughout British Columbia in accordance with the Assessment Act. Waterfront property owners whose properties were re-assessed, received advance notification from BC Assessment advising them of the assessment review and their proposed 2012 assessments and how it could potentially affect their property
taxes for the 2012 taxation year. The 2012 property assessment notices were issued on December 31. “We ask that all property owners carefully review their 2012 assessments to see that the assessed value reflects fair market
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The district is looking to renew 538 business licenses for a total levy of $52,325. The due date is Jan. 31, 2012. It is hoped that the Five-Year Financial Plan will be presented to council and the public by March 26 and be adopted by May 14, 2012. On April 23, council will have first, second and third reading of the Tax Rate Bylaw and third reading of the Financial Plan Bylaw. By the end of January the engineering department will have the first design report for the new connector road from Phillips Road to Charters Road.
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Waterfront properties reassessed BC Assessment has recently made assessment corrections to waterfront properties in the District of Sooke. “During the summer of 2011, the District of Sooke asked us to confirm the accuracy and uniformity of waterfront property assessments in Sooke,” said Reuben Danakody, Area Assessor for BC Assessment. “It is not uncommon for the general public or local governments to advance property assessment inqui-
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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POLICE BEAT There were 86 service calls between January 9 and 16. “That’s lower than normal, it’s usually around 120. It’s the time of year,” said Staff Sergeant Steve Wright. No injuries or fatalities were reported over the past weekend. January 11 There was report of a stolen truck on Jan. 11 at 8:15 p.m. The vehicle is a green 2000 Chevrolet with the license plate CD1022. “We’re still trying to locate that vehicle,” said Wright. January 12 On Thursday there was the arrest of two young people due to a rash of vehicle thefts near Grant Road and Winfield Drive. The police still have stolen property in their possession and are trying to find the rightful owners. A break and enter into a personal resi-
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The roads have been treacherous during the past week and many vehicles eneded up in the ditch, even without a lot of snow as in this case on Saturday when the roads were icy. dence occurred on Jan. 12 in the 2200 block of French Road. A fire arm
was taken. The police are still investigating. January 14
On Jan. 14 there was a vehicle accident due to black ice and on Jan. 15, another crash. Alcohol was not involved and there were no charges laid. “It was a pretty quiet week,” said Wright. Police are still seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for firing a rock through the window of a vehicle traveling east-bound on Sooke Road on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at approximately 9 p.m. The rock hit the window with such force that it caused the glass to explode, showering tiny pieces of glass all over the driver. The rock continued through the window and struck the driver at the top of his shoulder. Had the rock come through the window a few inches higher, the rock would have struck the driver
Grow a Native Plant Garden. Residents of the Capital Region are invited to participate in a FREE workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants. Instructor Patricia Johnston will provide instruction on native plant identification, their benefits and how to use them. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will be provided and participants will be given a tour of a native plant garden. These informative workshops will be held at Swan Lake Nature House, located at 3873 Swan Lake Road in Victoria. Workshop Dates:
Saturday, January 28 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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If you were standing on the hillside above the Sooke River Hotel (the Castle) looking northward in 1915, you would be viewing Milne’s Landing as an important centre of commerce and communication. Besides the farm providing a livelihood to the large Milne family, this junction of Sooke Road and Sooke River Road offered a general store and post office. While the Milne family had arrived from Scotland in the 1880s, it was in 1895 that Edward Milne opened his commercial business in the two-storey building seen close to the far right. The building also housed a telegraph out-
let for the tree-to-tree telegraph line connecting Cape Beale to Victoria. The “Landing” part of the name had come about because supplies for the Milne enterprise came in at first by ship. Vessels would offload their cargo at wharves on the river’s edge; wharf remnants may be seen on the shoreline downstream of the bridge. The first bridge across the river had been constructed in 1872, and overland travel from Victoria to Sooke was by horseback, horse and wagon, or even on foot. At the time of this photo, the road had progressed to the point of being graveled and
Hugh Milne prior to his move to Australia. It was located at the far end of the oatfield that today has become Fred Milne Park, and now hosts hundreds of youngsters playing soccer on weekends. A succession of commercial structures and a series of owners have continued to operate at this corner, long gone are the flocks of showy peacocks and peahens which strutted about the terrain, lending their brilliant colours and raucous cries to contribute to the unique character of Milne’s Landing. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
motor vehicles had overtaken horses as the usual means of transportation. Centre right of the photo one sees the home of Edward and Janet Milne and their children Ella, Edward, William, Janet, Fred and Agnes. Since 1913 the Milne family home also accommodated the first telephone switchboard to serve the community. While the pioneer home still stands today, trees and foliage at the northeastern end of the bridge protect it from view. Gone now is the cottage called “Moss End” seen peeking out from above the Milne house, built for Edward’s brother
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EDITORIAL
Rod Sluggett Publisher Pirjo Raits Editor Christine Vopel Reporter
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Publishing is a business The new year is always a good time to remind people how they can get the ear of the local newspaper editor. Most organizations have events they want to publicize and the local paper is often the best place to do so. The Sooke News Mirror has a number of places where you can contribute your ideas, photos and stories. Ideas and comments are best placed in the Letters to the Editor; photos can be submitted for Reader’s Photo of the Week and stories can be sent to the editor via e-mail, phone or in ... keep us person. informed If you have a write up on your event, don’t hesitate so we can submit it. We accept inform others to submissions but request they not be longer than 700 words and not contain a list of thank you’s. They will be edited. It may not get into the paper as is, but it will alert the newspaper to the event and perhaps a reporter can be dispatched. We do as much as we can, but if we do not have the information, we won’t know about it, especially for school events. The Sooke News Mirror tries to highlight all aspects of the community but to do that we need your input, whether it is sports, arts, or news related. Give us a call and we will do the best we can to help promote your event. But, it should be remembered that the newspaper is a business and some give and take is required. Placing an ad will almost always alert the editorial staff to what is happening and as in any business it takes customers. We value our regular contributors and encourage you to keep us informed so we can inform others.
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: Christine Vopel 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
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OTHER VIEWS
Enbridge oil pipeline won’t happen B.C. Views After following the opening phase of the National Energy Board’s hearings on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, I have a prediction. B.C. will never see this pipeline. And that’s probably the best outcome. The first reason is the nearly unanimous opposition of informed Kitimat-area residents, led by Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and skilled local volunteers who described the marine environment of the Kitimat estuary. There was speculation that Ross, who was just appointed to chair Premier Christy Clark’s new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council, might bend on the oil proposal. His testimony put that notion to rest. The Haisla, Haida, Gitga’at and other members of the Coastal First Nations group put their marker down on managed logging and ecotourism years before this pipeline debate heated up. California dogooders may have coined the term “Great Bear Rainforest,” but make no mistake, these tribes run the place. Moving inland, the Northern Gateway pipeline route is a tangle of dozens of asserted traditional territories, some in the century-old Treaty 8 zone and others with no legal settlement. Our courts will require at least another generation of millionaire lawyers to untangle the territorial claims involved, no matter what the B.C., Canadian or
Chinese governments may wish to do with this oil. The Haisla have embraced liquefied natural gas ships, plants and pipelines, which may be all the industrial development the region can handle. Condensate can continue to be shipped into Kitimat by tankers and sent by railcar to Alberta to dilute bitumen. Which brings me to the alternatives to Northern Gateway. CP Rail just announced a major investment in its U.S. main line south of Saskatchewan, to transport crude oil from the Bakken Formation, an emerging source of shale oil and gas under Saskatchewan, Alberta and North Dakota. CP shipments out of North Dakota went from 500 carloads in 2009 to more than 13,000 carloads in 2011. The new target is 70,000. B.C.’s likeliest alternative for oilsands crude is the existing Trans Mountain pipeline, which has been pumping Alberta oil and refined products to the West Coast at Burrard Inlet for nearly 60 years. Port Moody’s Ioco refinery is gone, but Chevron’s Burnaby plant remains, and some crude goes out by tanker or pipeline to refineries south of B.C. The current owner of Trans Mountain, Kinder Morgan Canada, is naturally watching the Enbridge battle closely. A Kinder Morgan representative provided the following information about tanker traffic from their Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. In 2011 there were 32 tankers loa-
ded at Westridge, down from 69 in 2010. Demand varies widely (there were no tankers in 2000) and current traffic is similar to what went out of Burrard Inlet in the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, there is not yet a major surge to Asia. For every 10 ships that load at Westridge, on average eight sail to California, one to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, and only one to Asia. Current Port Metro Vancouver rules allow Aframax-class tankers (80,000 to 119,000 dead weight tons) to pass under the Lions Gate and Second Narrows bridges, but they can’t take on a full load. That would require dredging in Second Narrows, which would increase general shipping safety as well as capacity. Kinder Morgan has not yet formally applied to twin the Trans Mountain line. If it does expand its priceless right of way, the capacity would be greater than the Enbridge proposal. One way or another, that oil will move. The professional environmentalist gong show over Enbridge is still to come. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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LETTERS • 9
We asked: Do you feel safe living in Sooke?
For sure. I love it here.
At the moment yes. I haven’t had any problems.
For sure.
Sheryl Macdonell
Rob Westgate
Judi Trudel
I’m not worried about it. I feel a sense of sanctuary here.
Greg Wood
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OTHER VIEWS
Don’t let evil triumph Re: Response to legal marijuana issue, Sooke News Mirror, Jan 11, 2012 Did I really just read a letter from someone in Colorado, suggesting the legalization of marijuana in Canada? We have made tremendous strides across the country, and especially right here in Sooke in recent years in terms of educating our youth to make smart, healthy choices for themselves, and it is paying dividends in our community. The writer’s case for legalizing marijuana hinges on pointing out that it hasn’t been directly responsible for anyone’s death. Really? Is this the best measuring stick to apply? Is there actually anyone out there who thinks this is the basis for a good argument? Do we have to embrace something as a good choice, as long as it doesn’t kill us? The next best argument that like-minded people have come up with is that marijuana isn’t as bad as alcohol. Sorry, but that’s an equally weak agenda to push. Does anyone really buy into the notion that “the war on drugs has failed” because you still see people using drugs, and tragedies occurring as a result? Has the “war” on theft failed, because you still see people
LETTERS stealing? Or the “war” on speeding, because people still drive over the speed limit? How about the “war” on littering? Should we just legalize everything and give up? It’s been said that all that needs to occur in order for evil to triumph, is for good men and women to do nothing. If we start looking at legalizing marijuana, then we’ve taken one step in that direction. It means we’re giving up. We have too many good men and women here to do that, and too many good kids who would be casualties as a result. I know for a fact that the “war” on drugs has not failed. There are kids right here in this community who say no to drugs every day. That’s a victory. And it’s one worth celebrating. Now, do I wish that drug use was an easier issue to deal with in terms of enforcement? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean that we stop trying. It just means we need to be smarter in trying. In addition to the RCMP’s drug prevention efforts (both reactive and proactive), there are a growing number of people right here in Sooke, who are actively working to help support kids in making smart choices. Let’s teach our kids to make good decisions that will enable them to fulfill their potential.
How? Great question. I’m glad you asked. It’s easier than you may think. E-mail me at scott.hilderley@rcmpgrc.gc.ca and I’ll fill you in. Giving up is not an option. Scott Hilderley RCMP’s Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service
Good Samaratins do exist I just wanted to say thank you to the Good Samaritan who found my credit card that I had left at the Petro Canada on January 12, and turned it in to the Sooke RCMP. The world is a better place because of people like you. Erin Whiteley Sooke
Open letter to Minister of the Environment The Honourable Peter Kent Minister of the Environment Les Terrasses de la Chaudiere 10 Wellington Street, 28th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 Dear Sir; I am the elected
Mayor for the District of Sooke, a community located on the south west corner of Vancouver Island and on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. I wish to add our voice to the many British Columbians that oppose increased oil tanker traffic through the Juan de Fuca Strait and past the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Our community is dependent on the pristine natural state of the shoreline and ocean for our livelihood which includes sport fishing, commercial fishing, kayaking, surfing and many other ocean related activities. Our community borders the Straits as well as Sooke Harbour which joins the Juan de Fuca Strait and both are key to our economic and social well being. Currently there are a large number of military vessels, freighters and oil tankers travelling through Juan de Fuca Strait all converging on a narrow sea lane for passage. There have been a number of near misses recorded in recent years so I believe it is inevitable that a major collision will occur in the future. Increasing the number of oil tankers by five times will only bring that inevitable disaster to our shores earlier. We saw what happened with the Exxon Valdez a tanker that carried only 25 per cent
of what today’s tankers will carry. There is no fail safe method to transport oil over water and we know that Canada’s ability to respond to a major oil spill is limited at best. A major spill of even the magnitude of the Exxon Valdez would be devastating to the waters and surrounding shores of our community. The implications of granting permission for the expansion of the Kinder Morgan export of crude oil from Vancouver are simply not acceptable without meaningful consultation. The people who potentially will be most affected by any disaster need to be involved in the decision making process. Until you embark on a process of meaningful consultation we are opposed to any increased oil tranker traffic through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Sincerely, Wendal Milne, Mayor
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The Sooke News Mirror loves to go with you on your travels. Top, Dylan and Alexander Desveaux on vacation to visit family this past month of December at St. Huberts Island on the NSW Central Coast- Australia. Below, Emily and Erin Phillips in California at Disneyland on Dec 17, 2011 visiting Mickey and the gang along with the Sooke News Mirror. When you go on holiday take the Sooke News Mirror along with you and send us a photo with the paper. We will publish your submissions as space permits. Send your good quality jpegs to: editor@sookenews mirror.com.
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PROFESSIONALS Q. I’m considering a renovation in our existing bathroom and kitchen. Friends say get quotes, but I’ve been told there are other fresh ideas out there called time & material billing. Is this a good avenue to pursue? A. You seem informed, and “time & material” billing has been around for sometime in our industry. Quotes do guarantee what you will be paying at the end, however every tradesman takes into consideration overruns and adds this into consideration when pricing your project. You may, as a result, pay a higher price in the end. “Time and material” is good for both. Establish an agreed mark-up for material and labour. The contractor is guaranteed not to loose money on your project and you can save money. Just be sure to monitor the time spent and ask for copies of wholesaler invoices. Most contractors can give you a “ballpark” of what it might cost, but it’s not a quote. Time and material – both win. Lost? Look for the Northern Star for direction. We specialize in ‘Peace of Mind’
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CAR CARE “MUSTS” YOU DON’T WANT TO SKIP (DRIVE BELT TENSIONER) WHY: One or more rubber drive belts transfer the rotation of the engine’s crankshaft to various accessories that help your vehicle function properly. Belts that are too loose will allow slippage and reduce efficiency. Belts that are too tight can damage bearings and cause premature component failure. WHEN: Drive belt condition and tension should be checked at every oil change. Many cars today have automatic belt tensioners that require no maintenance. On others, technicians must use a belt tension gauge to check and adjust the tension manually. To prevent being stranded by a broken accessory drive belt, have your car’s belts replaced every four years or 60,000 miles. BOTTOM LINE: If a belt comes loose or breaks, it can cause major damage to your engine.
Q. My child can read, but I wory about her math skills. How can I help her. A. While it’s natural for children to prefer certain subjects, numeracy and math are essential skills for life. Often, the math children learn in school feels disconnected from the math they need in “real life.” When your daughter buys things, makes change, bakes cookies, or attempts a simple sewing project, she’s engaging in math. Ask for her help with tasks like measuring for new flooring, hanging photos or figuring out the tip at a restaurant. And don’t forget MATH MANIA, a fun evening of math games for kids, happening in Sooke at EMCS, January 19th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Q: Should I go long term or short term with my mortgage? A: That is always a difficult decision since none of us have the ability to accurately foretell the future. Long term interest rates are at all time lows, so it may be time to lock in long term. For instance, one lender is offering a ten year term at 3.89% Never have we seen a ten year term for such a low rate. For more information, please contact:
Jodie McDonald 250-580-2252 Literacy Outreach Coordinator Sooke Region, Vancouver Island info@sookeliteracy.ca
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umplestiltskin, that not-soaltruistic creature of fairy tale lore, had a knack for spinning straw into gold. His technique was no doubt better for the planet than today’s mining is, but I can’t recall scientists being able to replicate it. Fortunately, gardeners are able to see ‘gold’ as something quite different from the dense, shiny, soft and pliable metal that the king demanded from miller’s daughter (whom he subsequently married on the misguided notion that she was the spinner). This alternative gold is compost – black gold for the garden! And anyone can create it easily from such everyday throw-aways as fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds/tea leaves, grass/plant clippings, and fallen leaves. There is a good reason why gardening gurus talk non-stop about the value of home composting. It is a simple, organic and eco-
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nated soil. And, of course, it can help prevent erosion. An additional benefit of composting is that it reduces the amount of waste going to the dump, where mass decomposition produces methane, a damaging greenhouse gas. As well, it means less transport- and machinery-related pollution. In other words, maintaining a healthy garden contributes to maintaining a healthy
planet. At this month’s meeting of the Sooke Garden Club, Doug Dalquist will talk about the “Magnificent Merits of Composting” and reveal how he goes about it. Doug has been doing the composting at Victoria’s Abkhazi Garden for about a dozen years and, since moving to Sooke two years ago, at the Sun River Allotment Garden as well. His presentation will include displays, discussion,
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Note: January marks the start of the Garden Club’s membership year. By joining now, you maximize the benefits of membership: enjoyable and educational presentations by experts at monthly meetings from September through May; summer social events in members’ gardens; six judged parlour shows for learning to exhibit ornamentals and edibles; monthly plant sales; access to the Club’s library; and opportunities to share interests, ideas and experiences. Membership is $15 for the whole year and can be purchased at the door. For more information, e-mail: sookegar denclub@yahoo.ca or phone Jane at 250-6462573.
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LOOKING BACK A trip through the Sooke News Mirror time machine... January 9, 2011 Region faces a dumping dilemma A recent crime of convenience has caused continued frustration to TimberWest. A sizeable quantity of discarded building materials is the latest in a series of illegal dumping incidents inconveniencing the forest products company. “The latest incidence is at our Branch BD110 access off the West Coast Highway, just a few kilometres up the road from the Boyes Road Gate,” informed TimberWest Communications Director Sue Handel via email on January 31. Photographic evidence of the “particularly shocking example of garbage dumping” accompanied the message. Boyes Road is situated between Sooke and the Shirley District. “TimberWest has long endured this problem on its private lands, as you know, and we’ve spent countless hours
and significant financial cost on clean-up,” Handel continued, adding that the price tag for the latest episode amounted to $2,000. The dump was made over a bank into a newly planted area. January 14, 2009 Area suffers widespread water damage A thick blanket of late December snow followed by a huge amount of New Year rain has resulted in damages ranging from flooded basements to road washouts across the Island in general, and the Sooke are in particular. By late last week district engineering staff were still dealing with a backlog of concerns raised by several full days of pounding rain. District councillor Ron Dumont said the Ayre Manor Lodge has been threatened by moving water but efforts to prevent its entry into the facility had been successful. Flood waters had blocked traffic last Wednesday in the 4700 block of Sooke Road.
Large accumulations of water had also made routes including Sooke River Road and Highway 14 west of Sooke impassable to all but those vehicles with a lot of ground clearance. January 4, 2006 Chef wins Bronze in Island culinary competition Jason MacIsaac stands on the beach below Point No Point watching the curling waves crash onto the beach. As the waves retreat and pull the pebbles back into the watery depths, MacIsaac glances out to sea scanning the horizon watching for the big rollers. One gets the sense that this man is one of those lucky people who gets to combine the passions in his life. He does. MacIsaac is a chef and a surfer. Living on the West Coast, MacIsaac gets to take advantage of all things fresh. The fresh breezes off the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the fresh produce and seafood available locally and regionallyand the fresh blush of
fame as a Bronze medal winner at the recent Chef of the Year Competition held November 6. January 10, 2001 Sooke’s newest elementary school Poirier Elementary opens its doors Ecole Poirier Elementary School opened its doors to 220 students on Monday, giving the overpopulated school district some breathing room. At 8:55 a.m. hundreds of children poured into the new building, located on the same property as Journey Middle School. Principal Dave Bennett stood in the front hall, directing children to their new classes. “We feel very fortunate and pleased to be here. We’re pretty well on track. There’s a number of shakedown things that need ironing out, but we’re all excited,” he said. January 16, 1986 SFP bank debt $55.8 million; assets $4.1 million An affidavit filed by the Toronto-Dominion
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Sarah Nickerson was well known throughout our coastal community and her light shone wherever she went. She touched so many of our lives and we grieve at her loss. Although our hearts are broken, Sarah reminds us of just how fragile life truly is. That in an instant a loved one could depart. It reminds us to be kind to others, to help when help is needed, to smile more, even at a stranger, to be grateful for everything and everyone, to always be forgiving, to laugh, sing or dance often, and to say “I love you” at the end of every phone call. This is what Sarah did every day of her life and this her legacy. Remember her gifts, her compassion, forgiveness and unconditional love - for her community, her friends, her beloved family and above all, her God! Let’s celebrate Sarah’s life and all that she meant to each one of us and may we remember her always with a smile on our face! Good-bye my friend! With all our love.
Bank in B.C. Supreme Court shows that Sooke Forest Products owes the bank $55.8 million while its assets are only $4.1 million. Michael Busch, manager of commercial credit at the Pacific division of the TD bank said the financial position of SFP has been deteriorating for several years, according to a report in the Times Colonist newspaper. “It has been able to continue in operation only because the bank continued to support it and to increase the loans to the company in the hope that the lumber market would significantly improve,” he said.
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The Pastor's Pen Have you ever noticed how many folks approach the new year with ideas of changing? Change yourself, ¿x yourself, reinvent yourself...only to discover it doesn’t work as they’d thought. Why not? Because they fail to consider self-love. It can’t be given to you, nor can it be found in a book. Only in living it out fully can it be acquired. We hear and talk about God being love but we fail to realize that we, cocreators with God, are beings made of love and made for love. All the great spiritual masters, including Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad, Thomas Merton, lived love. Think of the spiritual masters of today, Thich Na Han, Edward Hays, Joan Chittister, and others, they all live love and do it intentionally. "Love makes the world go round" isn’t just a sweet sentimental saying. Love is the power that makes it all happen. If we don’t have love, especially self-love since it must start from within, we have nothing to give. Even more important, without self-love, we are literally useless to everyone, starting with ourselves. If we don’t have the self-love that starts from within, we have nothing to give; we are literally useless to everyone, starting with ourselves. People who want to grow in spirituality know that it is a life-long endeavor which takes practice.
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Building Bridges is a cozy, family-oriented support home, recently created in Sooke. The advocates are Pamela Hollands, Astrid Koenig and Adi the therapy dog. Working as a close knit team they plan to bridge the gaps and service children with diverse abilities and their families. The two women possess over 50 years of combined experience working with children, youth and adults. The mission statement of the organization reads, “Through individually focused planning, Building Bridges Community Support empowers individuals with diverse abilities to achieve their maximum potential.” Hollands and Koenig met three years ago while working for another agency. Both wanted to create changes and from there the idea for Building Bridges blossomed. The guiding principle they both share is to, “focus on the needs of the individual and develop a plan of care to meet those needs.” Last February the two friends opened a home to meet the unique needs of a local Sooke youth, in April a second child moved into the support home. By September it became apparent it was time to move into a larger home. It all started in January 2011 when Koenig received a call from a concerned parent. “The situation was not conducive to the needs of the individual with autism,” said Koenig. This created a need that could not be met by conventional means and there was no such agency available at the time, she explained. From there things hap-
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Pamela Hollands and Astrid Koenig, along with Adi the therapy dog, are offering a service for kids with special needs. pened very quickly. The ball began rolling on a Monday and by the following Tuesday the child was able to move into residence. “Even though the dust hadn’t settled, we wanted to push forward,” said Hollands. Koenig and Hollands screen workers for confidence, patience, skills and a minimum of two years experience with children of behavioural concern, not to mention a clean criminal record check. Building Bridges, which prides itself on taking a holistic approach, has 15 regular workers performing shift work around the clock. “We worked 16 hours a day during the first two to three months. Our whole way of thinking is what does the child need and what can we build to support that individual?” said Koenig. These children are at risk of falling through the cracks, she explained. “After the age of 19 these individuals are at the bottom of the list,” Hollands added. Both women would like to see groups for children and adults but the needs for children appeared first. “We intend to stabilize these youth, give them the skills they need to move on — not have them grow up here,” she said. At times the duo has trouble saying ‘no’ Hollands tells me. “We want to fix everything and we
don’t want to exclude anyone. The little guy calls us grandmas,” she said. The children at Building Bridges have a need for one-on-one interaction. Both women agree their staff have developed a fantastic rapport with the children. So far Building Bridges has gained recognition through the website and word-of-mouth but remains a relatively unfamiliar amenity to most Sooke locals. “The families that do know of us have been very happy with our services,” said Koenig. One of the biggest needs in Sooke is a respite for young families said Koenig. The idea would be to give parents a three or four hour break. “Families are going into crisis quicker and quicker because the government support is not there,” she said. There is $22,000 available in government funding for children with autism prior to the age of six but that amount is cut back to $6,000 once they reach six-years-of-age, said Koenig. The staff at Building Bridges are trained in non-violent crisis intervention. One of the speech pathologists uses pictures to aid the individual in describing what she or he is trying to express. Sometimes it’s Adi the dog who comes to the rescue. The child might only
BC Hydro is warning its customers to be aware of a potential scam this winter season where telemarketers claim to be calling from BC Hydro to sell energy-saving devices called “Hydro Power Savers.” In some instances, telemarketers also incorrectly claim they are in possession of the customer’s power consumption information. BC Hydro does not endorse “Hydro Power Savers” and has seen similar potential scams in other provinces, including Alberta. In addition, cus-
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be communicating nonverbally and when Adi shows up that interaction between child and animal motivates the individual to speak and use verbal cues, said Holland. When things get especially difficult, “we cry on each other’s shoulders,” Koenig says with a laugh. The kids often cheer them up as well without even realizing it. “When I’m having a really bad day I walk out there and get all these hugs and ‘hi’s!’ That’s what I’m working for,” said Koenig. For Hollands, “It’s reading the story before the nap, that’s my favourite,” she said. The two friends often finish each other’s sentences having worked together for so long and forming a close bond of friendship and camaraderie. “What I can’t do, she can. What she can’t do, I can,” said Koenig with reference to Hollands. Occasionally diverse abilities and being gifted seem to go hand in hand. “One of our children has perfect pitch,” said Hollands. Another taught himself to read at a grade one level at three years old and another child who suffers from a very limited attention span helped gather and stack firewood for four hours with a focus that amazed Koenig. “He wanted to impress me. If you look at autism, it doesn’t necessarily affect intellectual ability — the barriers are communication and social skills,” said Koenig. “We’re hoping to be here a long time but the community will dictate what’s going to happen next. My vision is that when a child is diagnosed with a diverse ability, that the parents will say, I know where to get help,” said Koenig. Building Bridges can be reached Monday through Friday by phone at 778-425-3337 or through their website: http://buildingbridgescommunitysupport.org.
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Sooke News Mirror reader Judy Burgess took this beautiful shot of a red-breasted sapsucker on a cedar tree in Broom Hill. Reader’s photo of the Week is sponsored by Ellen Bergerud. Send your good quality jpeg photos to: editor@sookenewsmirror.com. We will publish them as space permits.
A free lecture on Feb. 15, 2012 at Edward Milne Community School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be followed later by a short course of four, two-hour lectures on Thursday evenings, starting on Feb. 16, which will introduce the attendees to the world of aerodynamics and how it effects our daily lives. Aerodynamics is essentially the “study of air” and how it moves around us or how we move through it. Aeroplanes, windmills, wind-turbines, water-turbines (hydrodynamics), wind-tunnels, buildings, bridges are all impacted by the “air.” Topics covered will include: Basic Aerodynamics; the Design and Manufacture of Aircraft; How Aeroplanes Fly; Flight and Ground Testing; Certification of New Aircraft; Flight
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tude of aircraft varying from biplanes, light aircraft, helicopters, passenger jets, jumbo jets and all the way to the supersonic Concorde. On emigrating to Canada Kumar was a key team member in the development of Canadair’s CL-600 Business Jet before joining Transport Canada in their airworthiness department in Ottawa. He moved on to Industry Canada where he was the program manager for Airborne Surveillance Systems as part of a multi-national
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT American Idol and X Factor move over... Island Star Search finds the brightest lights Pirjo Raits
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or a person who doesn’t seem to seek the limelight, Janet McTavish is becoming quite a bright light on the music scene on Southern Vancouver Island. McTavish quietly, without fanfare, entered Island Star Search, sang her heart out and ended up as one of 10 finalists. “I’ve never done anything like this before, so I decided to give it a try,” said McTavish. She entered the first round against 42 other contestants in November at the Bay Centre in Victoria. The search was open to anyone from the Island. While McTavish may be a relative unknown in Victoria, in Sooke she is a regular performer at various community functions like the Fall Fair, Oktoberfest, 2012 New Year’s levee, and
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Robbie Burns night. Singing before a larger audience at the audition was intimidating but McTavish grabbed the judges’ votes and hearts pushing her onto the semifinals. Another Sooke singer who made it to the semi-finals was Xanthe Westgate who will be performing in the finale singing in the production number “Can’t Stop Believing.” Another Sooke singer Meghan McKenzie joins McTavish as a contestant in the finals on Monday, Jan. 23 at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. She is a blues fan and will be
singing Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” at the finale. This is McKenzie’s first competition and she is stoked, nervous and excited. So far, she says it has been a lot of fun and she has learned a lot. McKenzie, still in high school at Edward Milne Community School, has been in 11 musical theatre productions since the age of six and she said she feels, “this is what I was meant to do.” McTavish said she is the oldest singer in the competition, but “age has nothing to do with it.” “I wanted to try
something new, challenge myself and to meet new people,” she said. At the finals McTavish will be giving it her all with Jordan Sparks’ version of “To Love Somebody.” She said it is more soulful and she is excited to sing it. She said she is looking forward to singing with an eight-piece band in the finale’s MoTown themed number. Island Star Search is put on by the same sponsors as last year’s Victoria Idol, Re/Max. The winner of the competition will be taking home the prestigious Island Star Award and will have the star treatment before the finale. Hair, makeup, limo and their song recorded and video taped by DBBI Studios is all part of the winner’s prize package. Money raised at the event is earmarked for Community Living Victoria. Tickets are available online through the McPherson Playhouse box office or by phone, toll free at 1-888-7176121.
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Come get your bluegrass on Folk Society presents Eric Day and his friends
In our ongoing effort to bring more “local” talent to our stage, the Sooke Folk Music Society is very proud to present an evening of inspiring bluegrass music with Eric Day and Friends at the next Coffee House on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 21. Eric and Mary Day have been true devotees and purveyors of bluegrass music for a very long time. Mary joined Eric to play music about 12 years ago when she learned to play bass in his band Bluefox. They have played in bands from the East Coast to the West Coast. Eric plays guitar and sings along with Paul and Mike. They are both from Prince Edward Island, on Canada’s East Coast. They packed up and moved to the West Coast and eventually made Sooke their home in 1968 and have been involved with the music scene at the Victoria Bluegrass Association since its beginning. They like nothing better than crisscrossing the country every summer attending numerous bluegrass festivals. Joining Eric and Mary are Sooke resident, Mike Kraft and transplanted Manitoban Paul Lange. Mike Kraft (banjo, harmony vocals) is one of Victoria’s best kept secrets that doesn’t involve underwear, and a member of the popular Clover Point Drifters. Besides being one fine banjo player, he also plays guitar in a variety of country rockabilly and blues bands. Basically any band that wants a real musician tries to snag him. He is a former member of The Chance Brothers. Paul Lange (mandolin) grew up with the sounds of old country and bluegrass music on the record player and began to play in the family gospel group from a young age. Somewhere in the early 1990s Lange connected with some local bluegrass musicians and was bitten by the “bug.” Over several years he has had the opportunity to be part of several bands and plays throughout
Victoria, Sooke, Saanich students – study business, earn a $5,000 scholarship.
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Eric Day and Friends will be performing some bluegrass this coming Saturday at Holy Trinity at 9 p.m. western Canada and parts of the U.S. There is nothing Lange likes better than to be part of a good music jam or ensemble of musicians. This is sure to be an evening of lively and
spirited music that you will not want to miss. Bring your toe-tapping shoes and your voices, as there’s sure to be some sing-along opportunities. Please join us this
Saturday, Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30 and our feature at 9. Dave Gallant
Thanks to the generosity of Black Press, 37 students from
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NEW FRENCH IMMERSION (Grade K or 1) register at: École John Stubbs Memorial School -ORÉcole Poirier Elementary School. Parent informaƟon night is January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at both École John Stubbs & École Poirier.
reasons to select the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at UVic.
LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (Grade 6) register at: École John Stubbs Memorial School, Parent informaƟon night is February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at John Stubbs Memorial School. No early registraƟon. NATURE KINDERGARTEN: Parents should have aƩended an informaƟon session to apply. ApplicaƟons accepted starƟng at 8 a.m. Monday, February 6, at the Sooke School Board Oĸce Please Note: RegistraƟon aŌer these dates will be subject to space availability in each school. Find your neighbourhood school online under the Catchment Area Maps www.sd62.bc.ca District Bus TransportaƟon: Any students requiring school bus transportaƟon to and from school next fall must pre-register. RegistraƟon forms will be made available at schools, the Board Oĸce on Jacklin Road and on our Website.
Black Press has added 5,000 new ones. Apply now. Scholarship application deadline is February 28. Visit us online at http://www.uvic.ca/gustavson/ and search for Black Press Scholarship.
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Minding our own businesses Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce awards set for March Christine Vopel
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n every small community there are businesses that shine. The Chamber Awards of Excellence is a chance to put the spotlight on the individuals, organizations, and businesses that are leaders in our community. At $25 a ticket the event features chamber members in a mini trade show, silent auction, celebrity MC and of course the prestigious awards. “I am looking forward to this. We’ve got a good committee and this event is fresh and new and this year we’ve made a change. Chamber members are the ones who could win an award,” said Kari Osselton, chamber manager. “This event is a fundraiser. We hope to make some money to help keep the chamber afloat,” she said. Profits received will help with operational costs, membership fund-raising and district fees. The chamber has one paid employee — the rest are volunteers
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Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce office manager Kari Osselton including five executives and 10 directors. The awards generally occur in the fall but due to staff changes and a growing chamber, the 2011 awards ceremony did not happen last year. Instead the awards will take place on March 1, 2012. “I want to see lots of community members there, both chamber and non-chamber, to acknowledge the high calibre of the local Sooke businesses and the hard work they’ve done,” said Osselton. The chamber needs your help in identifying these businesses and community groups in order to congratulate them, she said. Nominees must be physically located in the Sooke Region (Sooke, East Sooke, Jordan River, Port Renfrew areas) and be members in good standing with
Save the date! Thursday March 1, 2012
Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence and Mini Trade Show
the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce. The Awards Process: Once all nominations have been collected by Wednesday, Feb.15 at 12 noon, they will be evaluated by a judging committee. The committee will consist of anonymously selected members of the Sooke community who will be impartial to the nomination process. Finalists will be notified during the third week of February and their bios will be published on the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce website. Be sure to check to see if your nominee is a finalist. Late submissions will not be accepted. The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce has been honouring businesses since 2002. This is the ninth annual awards banquet and for the first time the event will be hosted at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and Convention Centre. “It’s a great facility. We have support with the set-up and the takedown and support from the District of Sooke,” said Osselton. Children and adults alike are welcome. Tickets for those underage are as follows: under 10 years of age, children are free, from 11-15 the cost is $15 each and from 16 and up, it’s an adult rate of $25. Sponsorship costs $300 and includes two tickets to the awards
dessert night, mention in the e-news, awards program, email blasts, social media, online on the chamber website and in local newspapers. As of yet there have not been any set backs, “it’s just a matter of getting our sponsorships confirmed,” she said. Tickets can be bought over the phone and reserved. “We’d prefer to have them paid before the event in cash, other wise it can take months for the invoice. We’re hoping for a turn out of
about 150 guests.” Tickets are available at the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce website: http://www. sookeharbourchamber. com/about-the-chamber/annual-chamberawards-of/award-categories.html. Please call the chamber office at 250-6426112 to reserve your award sponsorship. The next fundraiser for the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce will be a golf tournament in the spring.
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Math mania games night at EMCS 220
Math Mania is a fun evening of interactive math games aimed at kids aged 5 to 18. Through games, art and hands-on activities, anyone — kids, parents, teachers — can learn math and computer science concepts in a fun way. Games include: • a sorting network • an impossible balancing act • “get your goat” game • mathematical puzzles • the guessing game • Sudoku • the penny game • the set game • and many more! Older teens may prefer to volunteer by helping demonstrate and explain the games to younger children. Adults are welcome to volunteer too. Interested volunteers can can email or call the number below. Training and pizza are provided for volunteers, who will be asked to come early to the event. The more volunteers we have, the more games we can play.
ences (PIMS) and SD 62 Aboriginal Education. Contact Jodie McDonald, MSW RSW, Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Sooke Region website: www. sookewestshoreliter-
This event is a partnership between the Sooke Region Literacy Project, EMCS Society, T’Sou-ke Nation, the University of Victoria, the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sci-
acy.ca Phone: 250-580-2252 Thursday, January 19 at Edward Milne Community School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments provided.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the District of Sooke will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act in the Council Chamber at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, on Monday, January 23, 2012, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The intent of the Public Hearing is to hear presentations on proposed Bylaw No. 515, Delegation Amendment Bylaw, 2012 which includes an amendment to Bylaw No. 500, Sooke Zoning Bylaw 2011 by repealing section 1.10(d) of Division 3 which reads: “1.10 Appeals and Variances d) Variances to the minimum frontages set out in this Bylaw may be granted, at the time of subdivision, by the Approving Officer of the District of Sooke in accordance with the Bylaw.” Copies of the proposed bylaw, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offices of the District of Sooke, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing on January 18th , 2012 to and including January 23, 2012. All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Written submissions to Council will become part of the public record. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning Bylaw No. 515 after the Public Hearing has concluded.
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Jan. 19
WEEDLESS WEDNESDAY If you’ve been thinking about it, today’s the best day of the year to BUTT OUT!
CANADA BLOOD SERVICES DONOR CLINIC 12:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on 1962 Murray Road.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Drop-in ladies darts - 1 p.m. Shuffleboard - 6:30 p.m.
UNDER THE “I” Regular bingo games are scheduled in the firemen’s lounge at the SOOKE TOASTMASTERS CLUB municipal hall today from 12:45 to 3 p.m. Meets at Village Foods ROYAL CANADIAN Meeting Room Every LEGION Wed at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Cribbage - 7 p.m. Contact Allan Eastguard 55 + Club Join us every at 250-642-7520. second Thursday of each
Jan. 20
VITAL VITTLES FREE LUNCH Every Friday. 11:30-1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Church on Murray Rd. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:: EVERY FRI LEGION Drop-in darts - 8 p.m. Steak Night 6:00-7:30 pm. Only $11.00.
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Jan. 22
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION EVERY SATURDAY Meat draw 3:00 PM
TREE CHIPPING Bring your Christmas tree to Sooke Home Hardware for chipping from noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Sooke Lions Club. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Blue Grass Music 1st and 3rd Sunday. 2:305:00 pm.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
YOUTH CLINIC at Harbour Family Medical Clinic 6625 Sooke Rd. New Hours, Tuesdays 4-7. 642-4233. EARLY LITERACY Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Meet at the library Contact 250.642.5464 for more information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Texas Hold’em - 6 p.m., darts - 7:30
month for coffee, cake, prizes and of course a chance to catch up with your friends. Also, take advantage of your 15% discount on most products on your special day at SDM.
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.
Jan. 23
Euchre - 7 p.m. Darts - 7:30.
January 24
SHOPPERS 250-642-5229 DRUG MART COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE: THURSDAY @ 3PM Items for Community Calendar must be non-commercial and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.
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Upcoming Public Meetings Regular Council Meeting Monday, January 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm
2012 Strategic Planning Session Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
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Change of scene Sometimes interesting photos are taken from unlikely places, like under the pier at the government wharf.
Vote for Port Renfrew as a Great Place It may be cold outsidebut Canadians hot on the Great Places in this country. With a month to go until the close of nominations, the second annual Great Places in Canada contest is heating up as communities scramble to have their favourite street, neighbourhood or public space named one of the greatest locations in the country. The competition is attracting some very determined support. Botanical Beach in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park near Port Renfrew, is currently the leader in the Great Public Space category. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really exciting that the Botanical
Beach is leading, but we need to get the vote out to secure our top spot!â&#x20AC;? says Rose Betsworth, president of Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce. Nominations can be made until Jan. 31, 2012, and voting takes place until Feb. 29, 2012. The judges will then decide on the semi-finalists in early April and announce the winners at the end of April 2012. Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice awards will also be made in each of the three categories. Put your favourite place on the map. Go to www.GreatPlacesInCanada.com where you can nominate, vote, and follow the competition. If your nomination
wins, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eligible for some great prizes which include Via Rail vouchers, gift cards from Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Roots Canada, and a write up
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The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #54 Phone: 250-642-5913 BONA FIDE GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME
Why not make it your Legion
ROBBIE BURNS Come Celebrate with us the 23rd birthday of
Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Poet In Support of the Sooke Pipes and Drums Sunday, January 29th, 2012
TRADITIONAL ROAST BEEF AND HAGGIS
For a mere $35.00 you will get a roast beef and haggis dinner along with some great entertainment. You will also be thrilled by the live auction and the less action packed silent auction. Limited seating. Dress - Semi-Formal.
Tickets available from any member of the Sooke Pipes and Drums and at the RCL Bar.
Steak Night Hosted by Pipes & Drums
Thank You
to local Donors who made our Christmas rafďŹ&#x201A;e a success. June Wesley - Handmade Quilt Betty Shepherd - Lace Tablecloth Peoples Drug Mart - Gift CertiďŹ cate Western Foods - Turkeys Shoppers Drug - Gift Basket O.A.P.O. & Seniors Drop In Food Donations Sooke News Mirror
Old Age Pensioners Organization Sooke Branch #88
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Last Friday of the month Eric Day with Bluegrass @ 7:30 p.m.
GENERAL MEETING 7pm Tuesday Jan 24
Short Mat Bowling 1-3 pm Euchre 7 pm - Pool
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Darts League 12:00 noon ShufďŹ&#x201A;e Board 6:30 pm
This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to conďŹ rm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca
BUSINESS LICENCES REQUIRED JANUARY 2012 If you have not already done so -- be sure to renew or apply for your 2012 business licence. The Business Licence Bylaw requires that all businesses operating in the District of Sooke be in possession of a valid Business Licence or a valid Intermunicipal Business Licence. (application online at www.sooke.ca). Do you want to know if the contractor you have hired has a valid Business Licence? Just call the municipal ofďŹ ce and our friendly staff will advise if the business is currently licenced.
What Parents Need to Know Dear Parents, The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), given to Grade 4 and 7 students, does not count towards your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marks. The results do not actively support your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning. s &3! TESTS ARE EXPENSIVE AND WASTE MONEY AT A TIME WHEN cuts are being made. s &3! TESTS DO NOT HELP STUDENTS LEARN OR TEACHERS TEACH s &3! TESTS TAKE VALUABLE TIME AWAY FROM MORE MEANINGFUL learning. s 4HE DATA DOES NOT PROVIDE REAL HELP TO STUDENTS PARENTS or schools. s 4HE RESULTS ARE MISUSED TO RANK SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE privatization.
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Teachers in the Sooke District recommend that parents write a letter to your school principal requesting that your CHILD BE EXEMPTED FROM THE &3! To learn more about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress and the real assessments done in the classroom, talk to her or his teacher.
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He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his nameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. A service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1692 Murray Rd. on Saturday, January 21st, at 3 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Letters and cards of condolence to the families may be sent c/o Holy Trinity Church, Box 519, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1H5
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Born in Victoria to Robert and Marion Thomson, raised in Brentwood Bay by Uncle Emil and Aunty Daisy Sarup. Margaret often spoke fondly of her youth growing up on the beaches and in the wilds of beautiful Brentwood Bay. She was predeceased by her loving husband Andrew (1994) and beloved sons Russell (1960) and Robert (1988) Left to carry on her memory are daughters Linda (Jeffrey), Karen (Philip), Daughter in law Marion (Bob). Grandchildren Mark (Jennifer), Cedar (Shela), Angus (Skye), Brandon, Stephanie (Dylan), and Great Grandchildren Claire, Josh, Hailey, Azlyn, Amelia and Holden. Margaret and Andy raised their family in Saanichton where they shared good times with friends volunteering and building their new community. Mom moved from Sidney to be near her family in Sooke where she enjoyed the company of the growing generations. Special thanks to Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good friend Doris Milburn, treasured friends from Beacon Home Support, friendly members of the Sooke community and all who cared for her. Mom had a generous and caring spirit and will be greatly missed. She will be laid to rest in Shady Creek Cemetery, joining her husband and sons. A family tea will follow. Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite charity was the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to www.McCallBros.com
SUNRIVER CHILDCARE Centre has openings for ages 2 1/2 - 5. Open to all Sooke residents. 250-642-0608
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Notice of Application to Abandon Water Licences File: 1000590 & 1002099 Water Act - Section 24 Date: December 29, 2011 Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), (at the 1965 Island Diesel Way off ice, Nanalmo, BC, V9S 5W8), has applied to abandon water licences to store water from the Bill James Dam Reservoir on DeMamiel Creek, which ďŹ&#x201A;ows southeast and discharges into the Sooke River. DFO is providing notice of our application to all persons affected. The storage dam is located approximately 11.1 km northwest of the mouth of the Sooke River. The quantity of water stored is 34 acre-feet. The purpose for which the water is used is conservation. The land on which the water is stored is Block 1203, Malahat District. Anyone having concerns or comments with regard to the above proposal, please contact us at the above address in order that we may discuss the issues and arrive at a mutually acceptable arrangement. Objections to this application may be ďŹ led with the Regional Water Manager at Ministry of Environment, 2080 A Labieux Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Information provided in response to this Notice will be used to help adjudicate this water licence application, Your reply will also be subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection Act, If you have any questions regarding the treatment of your personal information, please contact the Information, Privacy, Security OfďŹ ce, Information Management Branch, Corporate Services Division.
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LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certified heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to office@lemare.ca.
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Social Worker Sunridge Place, a Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is recruiting for a part-time Social Worker. If you wish to be part of an enthusiastic team who are making a difference in the lives of seniors, please send your resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca. Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
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THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking a Machinist. Fulltime union wages. Please send resumes by fax to (250)956-4888 or by email to office@lemare.ca.
THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cutback design. For those that display the qualities we desire we will provide remuneration that is above industry standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email vstavrakor@lemare.ca.
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OBITUARIES Dorothy (Penny) Macdonald Livingstone (nee Davies) slipped peacefully from her earthly bounds on January 7, 2012. A generous soul, Penny was a good mother, devoted wife, and a wise and thoughtful friend to many. She was a voracious reader with a keen intellect and sharp mind and always a twinkle in her eye. Penny continues to be loved by her family, daughter Karin (Ron) Allman, granddaughter Christine (Andrew) Edwards and great granddaughter Ember; sisters Edie Rawson, Hilda Martin, Ann Henry and sister-in-law Valerie Lindout. A private family service will be held. Please, no ďŹ&#x201A;owers, instead, send donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Celebrate our coast at annual wave hunt China Beach is the scene of two-day surfing event Christine Vopel
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rab your surfboard and wax and pack your wetsuit-- the 2012 local Wave Hunt Surf contest is just around the corner! Strictly for fun and the enjoyment of surfing with friends, this non-profit volunteer run event will take place at China Beach with the first heat starting at 7:30 a.m. sharp on February 4. Surfrider’s Danny Amato, the main co-ordinator of the event, looks forward to seeing it all come together. “I love seeing people share waves and enjoy the ocean environment. It’s also a chance for people to make friends with other individuals who share similar interests,” he said. For the last six years China Beach has been home base for the surf contest because as Amato tells me, “it’s a special place in a park that has a 30-minute walk through an old-growth forest and great waves.” The Wave Hunt has never been cancelled but seeing as it’s winter on the West Coast, wild weather remains a possibility. “If the swell conditions are less than optimal we’ll deal with that when it happens,” said Amato. In this event there are no age or board requirements but contestants must purchase a Surfrider membership prior to entering. All experience levels are welcome with the exception of pros and individuals with bad attitudes. “Sponsored riders can not enter because we want to encourage your average surfer to participate. Peter Devries will not be attending.” Five-person heats will commence with a five-minute paddle-out with 30-40 minutes to surf. There is no wave limit but the competitors must return to the beach when the flag is up and their heat is over. Two quick blasts of the air-horn will indicate when five minutes are left in your heat. The next heat then paddles out but stays on the shoulder until one long blast is heard indicating that the heat is over and that the next heat has begun. At this point, the previous heat must belly ride or paddle back to the beach. Dropping in or any other misconduct will result in the highest wave being removed from the final score of the individual. In the past, the surfers, mostly young adults, have come from Vancouver and Tofino but the majority drive in from Victoria or Sooke. Men’s and Women’s divisions will surf together and it’s a family friendly events so kids
are welcome. “We try to mimic a regular fun day of surfing where men and women surf together but they are judged separately,” said Amato. An unconventional contest, contestants judge each other’s filmed surfing performance Sunday evening at McRae’s but naturally they are restricted from judging their own. Categories include: height of wave, length of wave, amount of maneuvers, critical degree of turns, style, complementing the waves potential, most stoke, best bail and longest ride. Two custom Barracuda surfboards will be awarded to the top men and women’s championships along with hand carved statues. The contest is much more about play than it is about serious surfing though. “We want to steer away from the competitive side of things. I am looking forward to sending a real environmental message promoting clean water, public beach access and the enjoyment of riding waves,” he said. The cut-off date for the contest is three days prior but Amato prefers people to enter earlier. More contest details are listed on the website: http://www.wavehunt. ca The contest will take place on Feb. 4 and 5 starting at 7:30 a.m. at China Beach. See you in the water!
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Port Renfrew surfer wins in Costa Rica
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Leah Oke rides the waves in Costa Rica.
Christine Vopel
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Shoulder high breaking waves welcomed female surf contestants at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica on Dec 4. “The waves were super fun and rippable,” said Sitka Surf Team rider Leah Oke who at the age of 26, has already conquered 30 contests such as the World Surfing Games in Panama, Rip Curl Stew in Tofino and winning the Clean Water Classic four years in a row. In 2011 Oke graced the first women’s cover of SBC Surf. Over 12 years have passed since Oke began surfing competitively. “I started playing in the surf as soon as I could walk and could stand on a board by the time I was six,” said Oke during a Sitka magazine interview. One of Canada’s top female surfers, Oke has become a local legend in communities such as Sooke and Port Renfrew having grown up on the wild rugged coast of Sombrio Beach. This particular surf contest in Central America featured 15 girls from different countries. “It felt awesome to win this contest with so many good surfers from all over competing,” she said. Oke felt confident with her surfing that day but said, “it’s always hard to know who is winning when you’re in the water.” Concentrating on her own waves, it’s difficult to see how the other girl’s waves are at the same time she explained. “So you never know, I was definitely stoked on the win.” Oke loves the wildness of the West Coast back home but Panama has its definite benefits.
“The thing I love most about here is the warm water and the lack of crowds,” she said. Costa Rica surf is well known for holding down swimmers and surfers alike but so far Oke has not had any issues, “there’s definitely some heavy hold downs when the swell gets bigger but so far I haven’t surfed anything that held me down long enough that I was scared,” she said. Oke, a fiery 5’8 redhead, prefers to ride barrels over airs and one of her favourite places to surf is Hawaii. Her travel surf destinations include Mexico,
Indonesia, Portugal, Brazil and now Costa Rica and Panama. Along with being on the Sitka Surf Team she’s also sponsored by Rip Curl, Nixon Watches and Electric Eyewear. As for her surfing skills, Oke continues to improve and challenge herself and has become a real surfing inspiration for various local female surfers on Vancouver Island. “I feel like my surfing is definitely progressing here and surfing with better surfers than myself is definitely helping to push my surfing to the next level,” she said.
CENTRE ICE Atom C Girls team wins against Peninsula It began as a slow start with lots of shots but none going into the net — but after the first goal, the Atom C Girls were unstoppable, fuelling the crowd’s excitement and leading to a win of 3-1 against Peninsula. Ireland Greenhough scored two goals; one short handed, which tied the game. Laura Clark scored one goal as well. All three goals took place in the third period. Coach, Rob Chisholm, feels proud of the team, “I feel our team elevated their game a notch in the third period to get past a tough goalie.” The game took place on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at SEAPARC. Atom C Girls’ next game will be against Victoria on Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. also at SEAPARC. Thunderbirds Finley Arthurs scored the lone goal for the Dale’s Electric Sooke Thunderbirds Atom 1 in a 3-1 exhibition game loss to the Juan De Fuca Grizzlies on Saturday.
The first period closed with the score tied at one. A powerful effort was made by the entire team to gain the lead. Jai Govender and Angus Dobie worked hard to make things happen offensively. Strong defence from JDF and too many turnovers by the Thunderbirds worked against the team. JDF scored near the end of the second and once again late in the third. Nick Haisel did a marvellous job making 28 saves giving his team a chance to come back. Atom C Girls win On Jan. 8 the Atom C Girls played Nanaimo and thrilled Sooke spectators by winning 8-5. There were two goals scored by Erin Chisholm, two goals by Zoe Tremblay, two goals by Ireland Greenhough, one goal by Jayme Vivian and one
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Midget Reps faced Port Alberni and won
Sooke Midget Rep braved the weather predictions to face Port Alberni Saturday. Nick Dueck deftly held the opponents off the board after a lackluster first period for Sooke. Midway through the second, effective passing from Quinton MacDonell and Trevor Wickeim assisted Bradon Senft to strike first for Sooke.
Effective penalty kills from D-men Linden White and Brendan David kept Port off the board and with 27 seconds left in the second, Senft scored again with a great offensive zone effort and assist of Wickeim. Halfway through the third, after many power play efforts from the home team, Port Alberni finally found a way past Dueck.
A Sooke power play effort late in the third, had assists from Nick Pfeifer and Luke Pitrie to Ryan Elder who potted a wrister from the blue line making the final score Sooke 3, Port Alberni 1. Next home game is this Sunday at 4 p.m. against an always tough opponent, Kerry Park.
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Atom C Girls high-five team mates after scoring a goal.
Cont’d from page 28 goal scored by Jordan Thomson. Coach, Rob Chisholm, is proud of the team, “they played really well,” he said. “We have some tough competition coming up but the girls can do it,” said Chisholm. Bantam A Boys The Bantam A boys lost to Peninsula 5-2 on Saturday, Jan. 14 at SEAPARC. On Sunday they won their game against Juan de Fuca with a final score of 3-3. “You aren’t going to win them all,” says Coach Kelly Hott. The boys are training hard in hope to play in the B.C. Provincials. Peewee Girls The Marcotte Marketing’s PeeWee Girls were on the road this weekend. They started their journey in Parksville on Saturday. In the first period, Morgan Couture put the team on the board, and then in the second period Olivia Carello added one more goal. But after 30 minutes of play, Sooke Thunder-
birds were behind by one goal, at 2-3. At the end of the third period, Coach Steve made a big decision and took the risk by removing their goalie, Michele Lacombe at the last minute. It paid off, a great goal was scored by Morgan Couture 5 seconds from the end of the game, giving them a tight game of 3-3. “It was very exciting,” the parents of the Sooke Thunderbirds Peewee girls said. Then, on Sunday, the team had to go to Powell River for an exhibition game. A great performance from Olivia Carello with 2 goals and one from her cousin Alyssa Lloyd, gave the Sooke Thunderbirds a great win of 3-2. Next week will be a decisive weekend for the team. They will play against Nanaimo and Peninsula. “Basically we are competing for the first place” coach Steve said. “The girls are in good shape, good state of mind and we are ready!”
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CENTRE ICE Sooke Novice 3
Christine Vopel photos
Top, The Novice Initiation team are learning basic hockey skills on Thursdays at SEAPARC. Below, Benjamin Cunningham leans against a chain link fence as members of his soccer team play in the snow behind him. Their 10 a.m. game at Fred Milne Park was cancelled due to slushy, wet snow on the field. Sports News? Call Christine at 250-642-5752.
Last Saturday your Novice 3 Thunderbirds continued to improve their record with another excellent game. The trip to Lake Cowichan was worth the effort as the boys handily beat the Kerry Park Islanders C+ team 5 - 2. Kerry Park was kept off the score sheet until the third period when they managed to sneak two goals past Alex Kozinka who again made some great saves to protect the lead. Defensive minded play steadily kept the
puck in Kerry Parks end. The battles won on the boards by forwards Luke Arden, Jordan English, Nemo Anderson and Connor Keys provided the opportunities for Tait Bishop and Kobe Knowles to beat the Islander’s goalie who turned away the majority of our shots. The team is playing exceptionally well with a growing understanding of the game, improving on passing. The boys are opening up the ice and becoming very difficult to beat in their tier.
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The Coordinator will function as Project Manager for the development of a Volunteer Centre for the Sooke Region (Beecher Bat to Port Renfrew). Reporting to the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre (SRVC) Steering Committee, the Coordinator will consult with local groups to implement the Volunteer Centre Work Plan. Among other tasks, the Coordinator will liaise and build relationships with key community stakeholders such as the Sooke Economic Development Commission, the District of Sooke, and the JDF Economic Development Association, as well as with potential partners in the Westshore (Colwood, Langford, Highlands, Metchosin). The Coordinator will communicate with the approximately 160 organizations in the Sooke Region in order to articulate and promote Volunteer Centre services and the benefits of Centre membership. Closes 5pm January 28, 2012. More info: www.worklink.bc.ca/job_board.php or contact Marlene Barry 250-884-9955
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Lions Dave Nash and John Vogt show where people can drop off used cell phones, hearing aids and eye glasses.
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Recycle for reuse Christine Vopel
Sooke News Mirror
Sooke Lions executives; directors Dave Nash and John Vogt set up recycling boxes at Shoppers Drug Mart for their opening ceremony on Monday, Jan. 9. The “blue box” will recycle hearing aids, glasses and cell phones. Once a month, the materials will be unloaded from the drugstore and redistributed. The hearing aids and glasses will be forwarded to Lions International and then shipped to foreign countries to help those who are not able to afford those necessities. Vogt asks the public to please recycle these items and help those in need, in the global community as well as in the
local community. “This will be a fund raising project and the funds received will remain in Sooke,” said Vogt. Cell phones may contain toxic materials, which can leak out into the environment through landfill or incineration. We can reduce the damage to the environment and human health, by recycling your cell phone in the “blue box” explains the Lions. “We hope to have people not throw their cell phones in land fills,” said Vogt. Customers are warned to remove the SIM card on the back of the phone before they recycle them for privacy reasons.
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WEEKLY TIDE TABLES
Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
08:47 08:59 09:51 10:43 02:23 02:53 03:25 03:58
9.8 10.5 10.5 10.5 7.9 7.9 8.2 8.5
17:46 17:52 18.42 19:27 04:26 07:30 08:32 09:26
3.0 2.3 1.6 1.6 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.9
Tr y w i n t e r fi s h i n g o f f t h e Sooke Bluffs.
11:35 12:24 13:11 13:58
10.5 10.2 9.8 9.2
20:08 20:46 21:20 21:50
1.6 2.0 2.3 3.0
TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET Best fishing time: 1½ hours after high tide.
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