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Agreement #40110541
Wednesday, JANUARY 25, 2012
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Rezoning issues surface at council meeting Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
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Super sliders Some people may have been inconvenienced by the snow last week, but the kids loved it, as proven by these sledders at Sunriver. More snow pictures sent in by our readers on page 13.
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ome of the items on the District of Sooke council agenda on January 23 were there to correct some wrongs created years ago. Council voted to schedule a public hearing to remove a restrictive covenant placed on the Sooke Harbour House back in 2003. The covenant restricted the number of events that could occur at the inn to 15 per year. The applicants, Sinclair and Frederique Philip, want more flexibility in holding commercial events, weddings, etc. as this is an economic driver for their business and for Sooke in general. The owners of Sooke Harbour House had to build a separate parking lot across from the inn to accommodate guests who might attend larger gatherings. Planner Gerard LeBlanc said, “staff believe the removal of the covenant is a good thing and it will enable the property to be used as it was intended to be used. It makes good sense to do that.” Councillor Bev Berger said it was “crazy that this covenant ever existed.” A public hearing on this matter will be held on February 13, 2012.
Rezoning issues brought a number of local residents before council at the Committee of the Whole meeting held after the regular council meeting. John Brohman said that rezoning residential properties from R1 to RU4 was going the wrong way and the properties were being down zoned in the Sooke Zoning Bylaw 500. He said that changing the zoning to RU4 meant that his properties were now non-conforming. Brohman said that with the change in zoning he was choked at the amount of taxes he was paying and with the fact that he could no longer build more dwellings on the property unless he applied for rezoning, which was expensive and seen as a money grab. Other residents also came forward and said they were never really informed that their properties were being down zoned, which results in a hardship for them if they wanted to build. Mayor Milne said they had a number of complaints on this issue and it was in discussion now. The complainants want their properties rezoned back to R1. The remainder of the items on the January 23 agenda will be reported in the February 1 issue.
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NEWS • 3
Up Sooke GET SCREENED SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY FEB. 21-24 AT the Sooke Health Unit, 2145 Townsend Road (CASA) for an appointment call tollfree to: 1-800-6639203.
APPEAL THE LAST DATE to appeal your property assessment is January 31. YOU MUST FILE a Notice of Complaint with BC Assessment. GO TO THE website at: www.bcassessment. ca for more information.
REGISTER FOR SCHOOL NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION for Grades K-12 runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. French (K or 1) Immersion at Ecole Poirier. REGISTER AT YOUR neighbourhood school. FOR MORE INFORMATION go to: www.sd62.bc.ca.
Thumbs Up! TO THE VOLUNTEER kitchen staff and drivers with Meals on Wheels who ensured all deliveries were taken care of during the past snowy week.
Christine Vopel/Steve Arnett photos
One big ugly mess The high winds combined with a high tide made a mess out of Hwy. 14 at Jordan River this past weekend.
COUNCIL BRIEFS Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
The Committee of the Whole met on January 16 to discuss issues and make decisions on how to proceed on a number of items on the agenda. It had been decided that much of the preliminary work on finances, administration and land use would be done by council committees but as these were not yet formed, council held the COW meeting. COW meetings will be held whenever there is a back log of items needing attending to. Committee meetings will be held on alternate Mondays. Development Cost Charges Council received a report from consultant Urban Systems on Development Cost Charges. Mayor Wendal said this was done to get council up to date on DCCs and to ensure the Bylaw accurately reflect the OCP’s growth estimates and new infra-
structure plans, as well as recent changes to legislation on DCCs. Milne said after council discussion they decided more information was required as questions were asked of projected capital projects for the wastewater system. He said some areas would need to be adjusted in regard to DCCs. Proposed DCC rates would be: Single family $7,607.04 per lot (roads $2,863.57, wastewater $4,743.47); Townhouse - $5,015.22 per dwelling unit (roads $1,852.90, wastewater $3,162.32); Apartments - $3,848.81 per dwelling unit (roads $1,740, wastewater $2,108.21); Commercial - $62.14 per sq. metre of floor area ) roads $39.30, wastewater $62.12). Single family and townhouse DCC rates would rise by about 2 per cent, apartments remain the same and commercial would decrease by about 3 per cent.
Road Maintenance Contract The road maintenance contract between the District of Sooke and Mainroad South Island Contracting is under review. The last maintenance contract expired on Oct. 31 and to date Mainroad has been contracted on a month-to-month basis under the same conditions as the previous contract. “It is going back to the Finance and Administration Committee,
they will deal with that,” said Milne. “It is definitely not going without some kind of tender process.” He said there were a lot of ingredients in the contract and they would get feedback as to whether an adjustment was needed in the contract. Secondary Suites Council discussed and made a motion for staff to prepare and make an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to
allow secondary suites in all zones in Sooke on lots of 300 sq. metres or larger. Secondary suites have been permitted since 1999. The most contentious zone is the R3 zone and a change could have significant impact. Currently there are 279 lots zoned R3 which could add the same number of new suites to the inventory in Sooke. Mayor Milne said there would have to be a list of rules or policy established and staff
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was directed to work with the developers’ association to prepare such a list of rules. “Parking is a big issue,” said Milne. He said it would be easier to move forward in new construction. Suites would also have to be up to B.C. Building Code standards. “A bigger issue is affordability,” he said. “Suites fill the place of apartment blocks and they also help first time
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Did You Know? No one is really sure how this year’s Real Estate Market will play out. What we have noticed is there are a lot of viewings in the first 3 weeks of this January. That there were 7 “sold” homes in the first 3 weeks of January 2011 and we have 12 in the first 3 weeks of January 2012. If you are thinking of listing your home, sharp pricing and smart marketing will get the results you are looking for.
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4 $ 49 2 ea
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$ 99
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3 ea 6/$ 19 1
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$ 99
Vegetable $ 99 Oil 5
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Garlic Bread 454g...
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Coffee
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Aqua Star Raw Frozen Easy Peel
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Onions 5lb bag...............2/300
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54 Salmon Trim... $1/100g
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Russet Potatoes $ 98
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Seaweed Snacks 10g 2/$300 Soup 1L................... 2/$500 Margarine 1.81kg........ $899 ea
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012
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‘The Colonel’ was a driving force in Sooke LT. COL. Robert E. Clark, OMM CD 1931 – 2012 A commitment to honour, duty, service and patriotism in the broadest sense were integral to the character of Robert Edwin Clark, who passed away peacefully at home on January 12. Born an easterner, dedicating 37 years as a career soldier, Bob went on to contribute a further three decades of public service to his adopted community. Outstanding as a strong leader, he was sometimes referred to as a “benevolent dictator.” At the same time, his perceptive abilities and genuine straightforward purpose enabled him to draw people to work together, supporting them in community objectives and bringing many positive aspects to the life of the region. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Bob enlisted in the Canadian Forces at 18, serving with the Royal Canadian Regiment, first assignment Korea. Over the years, theconscientiousyoung soldier received promotions and postings to a variety of locations that included bases in Soest and Baden-Soelligin in Germany and a stint in Cyprus. While in Germany in 1955 he met and married Gardy (Edelgard) whose generous and supportive nature has surely contributed to Bob’s successes in life. The couple raised son Jimmy and daughters Brenda and Tracy, who all enjoyed the opportunities for travel offered by living on European bases. In his
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Left to right, directors of the Sooke Festival Society in 1990, Tuck Vowles, Mae Linell, Phoebe Dunbar, Elida Peers, Joan Titus, Bob Clark, Horace Arthurs, Bob Sykes. home country Bob’s postings included Petawawa, London and Ottawa. In the late 1970s he was Northern Command Warrant Officer for NWT and the Yukon, based at Yellowknife. When Bob was posted to CFB Esquimalt as the Administrative Officer for Regional Operations in 1980, Bob and Gardy, their youngsters grown, made their new home in Sooke. In his final Armed Forces years, he commuted to Vernon, serving as Commanding Officer of Vernon Army Cadet Camp. Retiring in 1988 with the rank of Lt. Colonel, Bob has been honoured twice at Rideau Hall, where he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Military Merit. In their new home, Bob and Gardy joined in with Sooke’s age-old traditions, as volunteers, with the Royal Canadian Legion, the Sooke Region Historical Society and Sooke Community Association. Their meeting with Bruce and Renate
Logan (Renate’s family sharing roots in Germany with Gardy) gave an added opportunity for special friendship. Settled in Sooke, Bob’s lifelong interest in politics could now be indulged and in 1987 he ran successfully for Regional Director of what was then Sooke Electoral Area of the CRD. He was appointed to committees for Health and Municipal Services. Another appointment was to Regional Parks, and in this capacity he worked with Louise Paterson of East Sooke, who has served as our local parks committee chair for more years than she cares to remember. Louise says, “He was known as ‘the Colonel,’ a man who got things done. It was a privilege to work with him. Bob stood by his word – he also respected yours. As a friend he supported, encouraged and wisely advised me to never give up. I will miss his big friendly bear-hugs.” During Bob’s term,
recognition was being planned for the 200 year anniversaries of European explorations on the North Pacific coast, in particular Spain’s expeditions. Looking forward to encouraging the entire community from Port Renfrew to East Sooke to work together, Bob proposed the formation of Sooke Festival Society, with delegates representing all major organizations. The results were far-reaching. The communal efforts meant Sooke’s Bi-Centennial celebrations at Whiffin Spit ranked as tops throughout the province, Washington and Oregon. Co-chairs Joan Titus and I, became partners with Bob
Clark in this program, government and volunteers working together. One of the delightful aspects of the celebrations was when Regional Director Clark and I met with Spain’s emissary at the Empress Hotel one evening in 1989. The emissary was dubious about small town Sooke’s ability to accomplish an important celebration. Desperate as we were to convince Spain to become a participant in the re-enactment celebrations, Bob and I played it by ear, and sure enough, with a few well-placed toe signals under the table, we went home with Spain’s commitment to attend the 1990 Bi-centennial, host a national reception at Sooke Harbour House and provide the King of Spain’s Cup for our instantly-conceived longboat competitions. Joan Titus recalls, “Bob was on the Manuel Quimper float in mariner costume in weekend parades right along with the rest of us, entertaining us with his stories and hearty laughs.” This was also when Sooke’s Town Crier was established. Another coastal event during Bob’s “watch” was the Exxon Valdez oil disaster in
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SOOKE REGION VOLUNTEER CENTRE COORDINATOR 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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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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COUNCIL BRIEFS Cont’d from page 3 home buyers. Milne said there are people who say such an amendment will wreck neighbourhoods and he added that with reasonable rules it wouldn’t happen. “Smaller lots are a thing of the future, they are more sustainable in the future,” said Milne.
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Open Fire Burning Regulations Council discussed the regulations of open fires under Bylaw No. 292, Fire Protection Bylaw, 2007. Council in the discussions agreed that the
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Annual Water Main Cleaning Western Communities A water main cleaning program will be carried out in various areas of Colwood, Sooke and East Sooke between January 1, 2012 and April 30, 2012. Short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water can be expected. Commercial establishments such as laundromats and beauty salons will receive advance warning of flushing in their vicinity. If you require such notification, please contact CRD Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, at 250.474.9619. In no case can responsibility be accepted for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water.
open fire burning regulations were not necessarily appropriate for large lots in rural areas. Mayor Wendal Milne said there was no intention to change or disrupt any regulations in urban areas but those on larger lots or acreages should have more ability to burn. “The bottom line is we have formed a select committee... and
they will do research and come back to council,” said Milne. “It’s all about applying it (regulations) from a common sense perspective.” A copy of the Fire Protection Bylaw is available on the District of Sooke website at: www. sooke.ca/bylaws.
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KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries Pastor Dwight Geiger
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 6221 Sooke Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue-Wed 10-2, Thurs 2pm-4pm Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
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LOOKING BACK A glance through the Sooke News Mirror archives:
general minimum size of 120 hectares (296.5 acres).
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Pet cat hospitalized after being shot Thomas loves his cats. He used to have a whole lot more of the furry felines, but is now responsible for three. Thomas Adamcsak has been in Sooke for close to 25 years and is a paper carrier for the Sooke News Mirror. He isn’t a well-off person, he’s not lazy, and he works hard for the money he gets. His cats are important to him and he says they are his “children.” On Friday, January 14 he discovered one of his cats had been shot with a pellet gun. He figures it was shot sometime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. He took the cat to the veterinarian and is now facing a bill of close to $2,000 as the cat required surgery and an extended stay in hospital. The shooting was reported to police but no there are no leads.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 Group lobbies for Muir Creek as a park In a place where the cedars grow to over nine feet across and huge Sitka spruce and yew trees reach their age-old branches towards the sky, recreational values are grinding against the wheels of commerce. Muir Creek, just 15 minutes west of Sooke along West Coast Road, is becoming the poster child for a newly formed protection society. The Muir Creek Protection Society wants to preserve the area for a park, while TimberWest, the owners of the property, wants to harvest the tall timber that draws scores of visitors to the area each year.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 Residents have their say About 40 citizens were on hand for a public hearing on January
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The Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre in 2011. 21 at the Otter Point Fire Hall. The issue which drew them in is an amendment to the district’s official community plan, proposed by the Capital Regional District. The purpose of the “amendment” according to CRD documents, is to “restrict subdivision, particularly in the areas outside the settlement containment area.” The amendment indicates the desire to locate intensive development within settlement containment areas, and that the desired parcel size for residential subdivision therein be maintained at one hectare (2.5 acres). A new policy is suggested concerning land outside the settlement containment areas — in the Forestry and Rural B zones — that new parcels should have a
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beauty, a 23.5-pound winter chinook. It seems with the conservation efforts the last few years the winter chinook fishing has improved a great deal. If the weather is nice, with no wind or rain, one can usually get into some nice action out on the water. These fish are mainly found closer to the bottom in a 100 feet of water or more. Gear of choice would be anchovies, herring strip, white hootchies or squirts and coyote spoons behind a flasher of preference. Another one having success recently was Trevor Zybyovsky fishing the Sooke Bluffs popped a 22-pound winter chinook fishing at 110 feet using jellyfish squirt.
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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1984 Driver leaps for his life Reg Cahill figures he’s lucky to be alive today. He had to leap for his life from a logging truck careening out of control along a logging road leading down to Pacific Forest Products Ltd. dryland sort on West Coast Road, leaving the rig to careen off the road and be totally destroyed, replacement of the vehicle is $300,000.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 Fish are biting in spite of cold It may be cold, but the sun is shining and the fish are definitely biting as Earl Hatcher found out while fishing at Beecher Bay on Friday. Hatcher, fishing with fishing buddies Terry Metcafe (the breadman), Elgin Kiel hooked into a West Coast
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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EDITORIAL
Rod Sluggett Publisher Pirjo Raits Editor Christine Vopel Reporter
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Residents come forth District of Sooke council under the leadership of Mayor Wendal Milne is combing through the past and correcting wrongs and trying to make things right. For years a restrictive covenant was placed on the Sooke Harbour House limiting the number of commercial events they could hold per year. This undoubtedly created a hardship for the owners by restricting their business. They were made to build a parking lot across the street at great expense but they did the right thing and made it the first “green” parking lot in Sooke. After allowing ...council the new hotel to have is actually inadequate parking, it makes sense to make the change for listening to Sooke Harbour House. the public... theWhen the Official Community Plan was adopted there were many residents who had no idea what it meant to them. Unless one was directly involved they did not know what different zoning might mean. It’s a good thing people are feeling they can come forward and state their case and actually have a council that can see what’s wrong. Inconsistent zoning with some properties zoned R1 and others RU4 in the same neighbourhood makes no sense and some felt it was a money grab to get funds when the property owners had to apply for a rezoning so they could carry on with their long range plans. What this means is that council is actually listening to the public rather than ignoring them and this is bound to make a difference in the way the town perceives those duly elected members of council. If it takes some time to go through all of the contracts and issues brought forth by the residents, so be it. It is the right thing to do and it’s about time.
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FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Nearly eight weeks have gone by since the election of your new council. We have been busy making sure we follow through with the agenda I outlined in my inaugural speech. To date we have: frozen council’s remuneration, cancelled the five-year legal contract, reduced the spending authority delegated to staff, started a review of all existing contracts, reviewed our committee structures, began a review of budget plans, and implemented the zoning bylaw relating to secondary suites. We initiated a review of the zoning bylaw relating to secondary suites at our last Committee of the Whole meeting which received significant public input. This is an attempt to address affordable housing issues and to bring all secondary suites into compliance. Recommendations from this meeting have gone to staff for the preparation of an amendment to the zoning bylaw. The idea of the
amendment is to allow secondary suites on smaller lots. These recommendations also focus on parking and neighbourhood impacts. The recommendations will come back to council for review and then be presented at a public hearing for further input and finally a decision by council. There is much more to do over the coming days and months. Councillors are busy reviewing both the Epcor contract and the Prestige partnering agreement as well as starting a review of our road maintenance service contract to determine what process will be used to renew that service provision. Our Committee of the Whole meetings will be replaced by two committee meetings; Finance and Administration and Land Use. Each of these committees will have three councillors and two members of the public who will meet every second Monday in a public meeting. The public members for these two committees have been selected from
a large group of very capable volunteers. Unfortunately we couldn’t take everyone that applied but hope that all will stay involved by providing input and advice at our meetings. The first Finance and Administration meeting will be Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the council chambers at which time the budget review process will move forward. We have started working on our list of priorities for 2012 and they will be refined in conjunction with our budget planning over the next weeks. These priorities will include the capital improvements (sidewalks/ street improvements) we feel are achievable this year. All of these discussions are and will be held in public so if you’re interested check our web site for agenda details. If you have questions or want to provide feedback on the value of this article to you. Contact me at wmilne@sooke.ca. Wendal Milne Mayor
Hicks supports keeping dam open Jan 20, 2012 Regional Water Manager Ministry of Environment 2080 A Labieux Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9 Sirs: The residents of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area are opposed to the removal of the James Dam on Demamiel Creek. It is our understanding that the dam is necessary to maintain a water supply during dry summer months to ensure the sur-
vival of juvenile coho and trout. It is also our understanding the DFO is abandoning the maintenance and management of this dam in an effort to limit their liability in event of a break and flooding. We feel strongly that: a) There is little or no evidence that a major breach in the dam would harm properties down stream . b) DFO has a legal and moral obligation to maintain the dam for the survival of the coho and trout dependent on the consistent supply of water provided by the dam. Salmon Restoration is of utmost
importance to the Juan de Fuca and Sooke Region. Unless we are assured that there will be absolutely no harm resulting from the removal of the dam, we are strongly opposed to DFO’s proposal. This assurance can only come about with an information session in the Juan de Fuca , sponsored by DFO and yourselves. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Hicks Regional Director Juan de Fuca
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YOUR VIEWS
We asked: Do you think Sooke is adequately prepared for heavy snowfalls?
I don’t really think we need to be any more prepared than we already are. We don’t get heavy snowfall very often, so if we need to take a couple of days off, it’s no big deal.
I think we are as adequately prepared as any other local community considering the amount of snowfall we get.
I thought we were. The side streets could have used more salt and sand but otherwise I felt Sooke Road was safe.
I think the town is but the people aren’t.
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Another approach on pipeline It is evident that the current public review process for the Northern Gateway Project is already turning quite ugly. Statements by both sides of this acrimonious debate have simply served to inflame the individuals and organizations for and against the pipeline and hardened the opposing forces into intractable positions, which will continue to exacerbate this situation. Sadly, the only outcomes of this escalating conflict are that the real facts are being clouded by exaggerated opinions on all sides. All parties in the debate are wasting significant time, energy and funds fighting each other, and everyone will ultimately lose regardless of the results of this review. Politics and power will prevail over facts and reason. The significant challenges and benefits of this project are complex and interdependent limiting the usefulness of any judgment of the project from a single perspective. A cursory review of the revenue flows from this project demonstrates its magnitude and raises the issue of who are the real beneficiaries. Selling 500,000 barrels per day for $100 per barrel will produce revenues of over $18 billion per year and more than $540 billion
LETTERS over the 30-year life of the project. The stated benefits of $2 billion dollars in employment, $2.6 billion in tax revenues and $1 billion in property taxes over the life of the project are about 1 per cent of the total revenues – a drop in the barrel compared to the revenues earned by Enbridge and the tarsands producers. Clearly an alternative, more equitable approach to this project is needed. Rather than just supporting or opposing the project as it is presented, a more useful approach would be to bring all the stakeholders together to cooperatively consult and redesign the project to provide equitable lasting benefits for everyone. Develop an alternative proposal using an open, transparent, holistic approach addressing all the dimensions of sustainability. Directly involve representatives of all the parties concerned about this project. Determine the best design of the whole process from taking the raw nonrenewable resource from the ground through its initial processing at the tarsands and through its distribution to its final destinations over the full life cycle of the project. By working together rather than against each other we
can develop a significantly improved project that will address valid concerns, provide lasting just and fair social, economic and environmental benefits and serve as a sustainable development model for the whole world. Don Brown Sooke
Responding to Fletcher I can only hope that Mr. Fletcher’s view “Enbridge oil pipeline won’t happen” is true(Sooke News Mirror Other Views, Jan. 18, 2012. The proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline by Enbridge is pure madness. It pits big money and old school philosophies against sustainable industry and an emerging global consciousness. The only benefactors of this proposed mega project are the already super wealthy. I question the government officials who are unable and/or unwilling to spawn new Canadian industry concepts that will incorporate environmental sustainability into their vision. I also question their ethics in trying so desperately to supply the very aggressive industrial parts of Asia with crude oil knowing that the extraction, shipping, and use of
this product damages the chances of this planet avoiding a global, environmental meltdown. If the dominion of dollars and the international system of currency that now determines the totality of life on this planet is allowed to continue to be controlled by the 1 per cent, we will all simply cease to exist. The health of our planet, the alarming rate of species extinctions, and the general spoiling of our waters, forests and atmosphere are of great concern to anybody who cares about the quality of life as a whole. This to me is what the whole occupy movement is about; sustainable, fair trade growth vs. blind corporate greed. The $5.5-billion proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline would cross 1,000 rivers and streams, including the Fraser and Skeena headwaters. Super tankers, with capacity of up to two million barrels of oil, would crisscross along coastal waters. It has been estimated, using Enbridge’s own numbers, that on average, a pipeline of this length and volume will spill approx. 1,000 barrels of oils per year though uncontrollable leaks and mishaps. In a mere 10 years that means 10,000 barrels of crude will be spilt along
the sensitive eco-systems this pipeline plans to travels through. The fact is, oil will eventually run out. The question is: why not start preparing now? Why is our government, or should I say Mr. Harper, bent on continuing to transfix our economy on raw resources that have a limited life span? Why is he so reluctant and/or too weak to join the rest of the modern world in developing sustainable energy concepts, and joining in with world plans that can slowly relinquish our addiction to oil? Instead he has become the “pusher.” Rejection of this proposed pipeline would be the start of our treatment program. It will force our federal government to takes its head out of the “oil sands,” work with other leading nations, and come up with some real sustainable energy initiatives and solutions. Tom Eberhardt Sooke
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Prohibition ineffective RCMP Cpl. Scott Hilderley either misunderstands or deliberately mischaracterized the case for legally regulating cannabis. (“Don’t let evil triumph,” Letters, Jan 18). No one is suggesting we give up on trying to prevent minors from consuming cannabis. We haven’t abandoned our efforts to prevent young people from smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol, and in fact we have done remarkably well in that regard. Teens today are more likely to have tried cannabis than tobacco, and they consistently report that cannabis is easier to obtain than beer. Adults who are interested in obtaining cannabis, for medicinal purposes, would be well-advised to approach an adolescent relative or acquaintance. Cpl. Hilderley tells us that he knows for a fact that the war on cannabis is working because many young people in Sooke choose to abstain. According to the Supreme Court of Canada, cannabis usage
LETTERS rates rise and fall with no statistical relationship to cannabis laws and their enforcement. Not only is cannabis prohibition an ineffectual waste of criminal justice resources, it makes education, prevention, treatment and harm reduction much more difficult, if not impossible. Drug prohibitions drive a wedge between parents and their children, teachers and students, doctors and patients, and the police and their communities. We have abdicated control to criminals, many quite young, who sell all sorts of tax-free drugs of unknown provenance, purity and potency, on commission, to anyone of any age, anytime, anywhere, no questions asked. We have more control over cat food than we do the so-called “controlled drugs and substances.” Cpl. Hilderley should check out Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, (http://leap.cc/), an international group of current and former judges, prosecutors and police officers who
have learned the hard way that, as evil as drug abuse can be, the war on drugs causes far more harm than it could possibly prevent. Matthew M. Elrod Metchosin
Car wash can be green I am a California resident and two years ago bought a property in your beautiful seaside village. You are all so lucky to live here all the time. I am a teacher and have come here only during my summertime break. My vehicle gets quite dirty on my trip here and that harms the paint. Sometimes I stop to look at the giant Sequoia trees and my vehicle is covered in sap when I get here. A car wash would be a welcoming sight and make me feel right at home. We have lots of car washes in California. And guess what? All our car washes places are totally, totally
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green. Because all California car washes use organically certified pure spring water. So I am a “recent local” and do not know if you have certified springs here, but there is a big ocean right here and maybe you could certify the ocean. And then you would have a green-sourced car wash. Simple. Amanda Mariner Sooke
Devil law enacted Scott Hilderley with the RCMP’s Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service is mistaken (“Don’t let evil triumph, Jan. 18, 2012) to believe the best reason a citizens can come up with to end cannabis (marijuana) prohibition is because the plant has not directly killed anyone. The “best measuring
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UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS Finance and Administration Committee Monday, January 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca
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 Inter-ministerial 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 office and our friendly staff will advise if the business is currently licenced.
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Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a new boat Christine Vopel
Sooke News Mirror
Walls of white caps smash and break against the hull of the Spirit of Sooke as she turns to meet the waves head on-- zoning in on GPS co-ordinates tracked through a distress call. Rob Roe, Station Leader of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, pulls the hood of his red mustang suit closer as he adjusts a dial on the radar-- while scanning the coastline for land marks. Roe, along with his team, are closing in fast but more than 30 minutes have elapsed since they left the dock in Sooke. Cold water and constant thudding of the rescue boat hitting the waves is hard on the team and in a few hours fatigue will take its toll. As for the capsized pleasure boaters, Roe hopes they can find them before it’s too late. This is a day in the life of the Coast Guard Auxiliary or Juan De Fuca Rescue Society, Station 37 of Sooke. In the past 12 months, the auxiliary, a non-profit volunteer organization, completed 41 missions, were credited with saving 10 lives, assisted 22 others and saved property valued at $625, 300, all at no cost for the calls. “This has been our busiest year in the last five years,” said Roe. “We do not want people to worry they cannot afford to be rescued. We get a lot of calls when the weather turns bad for the first time and in winter, it can change very fast,” he said. Station 37 has 23 active members, many who have donated over 1,000 hours of highly trained volunteer time per year. Crews cover shifts 24/7, 365 days a year. In addition to rescues Station 37 promotes boating water safety and awareness, ongoing training in search and rescue, navigation safety, seamanship, communications and first aid. The Juan de Fuca Rescue Society, covers the largest area of any auxiliary unit spanning from Race Rocks to Nitnat Lake. The organization has become a valuable resource for emergencies involving fishermen, swimmers, shore extraction along the Juan de
The Spirit of Sooke in action on the strait. Fuca marine trail and other sea-bound vessels. They also provide safety for local events and assist with transport of patients and emergency personnel. The auxiliary strives to respond to Sooke’s growing demand for marine emergency resources by using the most effective vessels and equipment thus ensuring the safety of their crews. But first they need a new vessel. “We’ve had to turn back a few times. Knowing the limit of your crew and vessel is vital.” Their current boat; the Spirit of Sooke, was purchased six years ago. It served well but is limited in severe weather. “The boat is not suitable for the extreme weather conditions we sometimes face and has sustained multiple
damages. Twice waves came over the bow and broke the windshield. We were up to our waist in water,” Roe said. Designed by a navy architect the new Falkens class Search and Rescue vessel features a full cabin, self righting capabilities, a safer propulsion system, improved communications while in transit, increased crew and patient safety and a long range of night vision camera. The life expectancy is 20-30 years. Roe is excited about the new boat. The vessel is designed to withstand large log strikes at full speed and is already in use by the Nanaimo unit. The Spirit of Sooke will be sold to another unit in a more sheltered location. The total cost for a new boat will be $525,000. To reduce expenses the auxil-
iary plans to buy the major components and send them to the boat builder for assembly. A grant from the district has provided the remaining funding for the new electronics package. As of now, the organization has funding in place for about 74 per cent of the total project and are planning to fundraise for the rest. The Juan de Fuca Marine Rescue Society exists due to the generous support it receives from BC Gaming, local and regional governments, service clubs, businesses and the community. “I think it’s very important to recognize local organizations that support us. It’s really nice when you go for the bill and it’s already taken care of for you by a local business,” said Roe. “The excellent help and support over the past years has had a huge impact on our unit.” The District of Sooke provides the auxiliary with their training facility, and most recently, moorage.
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Tax season is fast approaching, but one person in Sooke is not sweating it. After 28 years as an H&R Block franchise owner, Nel Burger decided to make a big change, she has sold her franchise and is focusing on her companion business Sooke Fax & and Copy Centre (SFCC). Along with her daughter Tamara, son Calvin and long time employee Sandy the SFCC Team has now settled into their new location at 1-6649 Sooke Road across from the Evergreen Mall. Making a change is always difficult. Every tax season Nel would look forward to having a “year in review” with her long term clients, many of whom she has had the pleasure of working with from new parents, to seeing children off to college and to welcoming grandchildren. Nel has always taken the time to listen and has always gone the extra mile to help her clients; she feels losing this connection will be the hardest part of this new chapter of her life. While Nel no longer does personal income taxes, she is expanding her client base in bookkeeping services for small business. As a long time member of the Sooke Chamber of Commerce and being a small business owner herself, Nel understands the needs and the business environment in Sooke. Bookkeeping clients will benefit from her extensive experience in tax regulations. As well, she offers an array of services tailored to each unique business’s needs including general bookkeeping, payroll administration, and HST reports and taxes (business only). As many in the community have come to rely on the services provided by Sooke Fax & Copy Centre (SFCC), Nel was committed in her new endeavour to ensure that her core services are still available to you at the same reasonable rates. In addition to bookkeeping, they will continue to offer Western Union money transfers, a full range of copying and printing services, faxing (sending and receiving), scanning and creative services such as creating custom business cards, custom stamps and promotional material. With growing concerns about identity theft and business compliance to privacy laws increasing, SFCC is now introducing secure paper shredding and confidential document destruction service. In appreciation for all her client’s support and loyalty, Nel would like to offer her heartfelt thanks. She is truly grateful for your support and continued patronage. Visit our new location or our new website www.sookecopycentre.com
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“I am not a stamp collector but I have been collecting stamps with the idea that some organization can use them for fundraising. Over Christmas, I got a few more from overseas and, of course, Canadian stamps. Now, I don’t know what organization in Sooke can use the stamps or who to
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Sooke in the snow
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Clockwise, Mike Hicks of the ‘Juan de Fuca Rangers’ came to rescue and plowed out the road at the T’Sou-Ke First Nation. Phoebe Dunbar’s photo at the Sunriver Allotment Garden; Todd Kozinka’s snow shot; the Boyd family enjoyed the snow with their dogs; and East Sooke as caught through the lens by Beverly Danyluck. More photos were posted on the Sooke News Mirror’s facebook page.
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Family Literacy Day is an opportunity to sit back and... read Christine Vopel
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W
ho doesn’t love snuggling up with family or friends and reading a good book out loud? Reading can encourage better academic success, improved life skills and promote self esteem says Adrienne Wass, manager of the Sooke Library Branch. This year come celebrate Family Literacy Day on Friday, Jan. 27. Starting January 22, anyone can pick up a Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) passport and complete it for a chance to win a Robert Munsch book prize. A day dedicated to literacy gives children and adults the chance to explore what the library has to offer and discover new stories, activities and ideas. Finding the time
to read together with your child, even for just 15 minutes a day can be a difficult task given everyone’s busy schedules. Performing daily reading and writing activities, however can really benefit both children and adults Wass said. “If parents don’t have the time to read to their children they can involve their kids in literacy games in other ways like sharing the shopping list or having them count out the money for the purchase.” Family Literacy Day provides a moment for Canadians to come together in their home, at work, and in their communities to practice literacy-building skills and to have fun, explains Wass. “Learning happens everywhere and it’s easy to make it part of your life. It’s huge if parents can read with
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Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne? File photo
Those are the words of the immortal Robbie Burns, Scotland’s beloved poet and favourite son. Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) (also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, Robden of Solway Firth, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard) was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide. To honour Scotland’s
A toast to the haggis at the 2011 Robbie Burns Night. poet there will be a Robbie Burns Night at the Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, Jan. 29 with a traditional haggis and roast beef dinner. And don’t forget the wee tot of whiskey. In keeping with the reason, the Sooke Pipes and Drums will be playing Scottish music, there will be dancing and other live entertainment. Janet McTavish will be there to sing fresh from the finals of Island Star Search. The event is a fundraiser
for the Sooke Pipes and Drums Band. The band is at almost every public event in Sooke and they are called upon often. In fact, you can’t have a real event in Sooke without them! So come prepared to immerse yourself in an evening of fun, food and frivality, from the piping in of the haggis to the tribute to Robbie Burns to the dancing, it’s all happening on Sunday, Jan. 29. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6
p.m. It’s downstairs at the Legion and dress is semi-formal. Kilts and tartans are encouraged for men and women alike. And as the ladies say, “there’s nothing like a man in a kilt!’ And the best thing? You don’t have to be Scottish. Tickets are available at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sooke or from any member of the Sooke Pipes and Drums Band. Seating is limited.
Order of BC nominations open Nominations for the province’s highest recognition of excellence and lifetime achievement - the Order of British Columbia for 2012 - are now being accepted. “The Order of British Columbia is the province’s most prestigious accolade and is an official part of the Canadian Honours system,” said Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia. To submit a candidate’s name and biographical information, nominators are asked to complete the OBC nomination form. These can be obtained by: • Downloading the form from the website: www.orderofbc.gov. bc.ca • Requesting the form from any government agent office, or from the Honours and Awards Secretariat office at 250 387-1616. Nominations for the Order of British Columbia will be accepted at the Secretariat’s office (1st floor, 548 Michigan St., Victoria V8V 1S2) until 5 p.m., March 10, 2012.
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Cont’d from page 5 1989 in Prince William Sound, which stood to impact the entire coastline. True to his military background Bob quickly initiated a response by arranging for Sooke Marine Industries to purchase available oil boom equipment from the state of Washington to help protect our shores. Wally Vowles, who became a key member of this environmental preparedness committee, recalls, “I think that Bob was probably one of the first to recognize the lack of preparedness, both in equipment and planning, in the event of an oil spill, and that’s what prompted him to act. And that turned out to be very true. As a result, a task force with members from Canada and the U.S. was established, and the Coast Guard now has a serious hazard management program. Locally, volunteers built a shelter and stored the equipment on Whiffin Spit.” In Bob’s second term as Sooke’s regional director from 1994 to 1996, and as Regional Board Chair, he provided oversight to the development of a local emergency program. Susan McLean, emergency co-ordinator at
that time, credits Bob Clark with helping propel the local emergency program to a stature envied throughout the province and one used as a model across Canada during that period. “As a career military officer ‘the Colonel’ understood the vital importance of contingency planning, training, developing a strong chain of command and creating a stockpile of materials and resources in readiness for a large-scale emergency. He was fearless when it came to making hard decisions.” Susan recalled “He knew how to delegate, allowed trusted experts in their field to carry out their duties, and as importantly, he was always ready to provide sound advice, strong leadership or a quirky sense of humour, all at the right times.” Provincially, Bob ran unsuccessfully for MLA, but continued to devote his expertise to local works. Former MLA Rick Kasper speaks of the friendship he and Bob developed, “In the late 1980s I had the privilege to serve with Bob on the CRD Board, and during those three years we became good friends. After I was elected MLA
in 1991, I continued to work closely with him. Bob made Sooke a better place, helping shape the path to becoming a municipality.” Joan Titus mentions being asked by Bob, through the EDC, to research statistics on the rate of accidents, demonstrating the dangerous road layout leading from Sooke eastward. She recalls Bob using those statistics to pressure the Ministry of Highways to undertake improvements to Hwy. 14. During his term Sooke was brought under the 911 jurisdiction, and the Blue Box program established. Whiffin Spit was in the news again when the promontory protecting the harbour suffered a serious breach. When bureaucracy seemed to hold up repair of the Spit, Bob teamed up with Eric Butler who brought blasted rock from his development at EriNan and rebuilt the Spit at the lowest possible cost. Bob would willingly turn his hand to any chore, it did not have to be one of prominence. When Edward Milne Community School was preparing for its 50th anniversary and celebration of the opening
of the sleek new facility in 1996, Bob joined with another past regional director, Lorna Barry, in sitting buttering buns by the hour in readiness for the feast. Lorna recalls his trademark jokes kept them going. Another event in 1996 was the opening of the new fire hall on Otter Point Road. The new fire hall planned by Sooke’s Fire Trustees now allowed him the initiative to approach the Trustees and propose that if they would enlarge the building to include CRD services, CRD rental funds could then go to help pay down the costs. This is the construction that became, after incorporation, Sooke’s municipal building. Earlier on, Bob had worked with the Fire Trustees to establish a street lighting program. He was proud to act as host for the 1,000 athletes that were welcomed to the Sooke Community Flats in 1994, here from all parts of the world to participate in Victoria’s XV Commonwealth Games. He and Games president George Heller even helped our Sooke men with the salmon barbecue. Bob and Gardy con-
tinued to treasure family visits throughout each year. With son Jimmy serving as a school principal in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, daughter Tracy’s career in Toronto, and daughter Brenda moving with her husband Stew to join the Clarks in Sooke, Bob basked in their company, but nothing stopped his creative mind. A stalwart at the Royal Canadian Legion, he served in a variety of capacities. Unique events he set in place in 1998 and 1999 were the Festivals of Remembrance, musical extravaganzas that brought
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SOOKE GARDEN CLUB Meet upstairs at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. “Magnificent Merits of Composting” by Doug Dalquist. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Drop-in ladies darts - 1 p.m. Shuffleboard - 6:30 p.m. SOOKE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meets at Village Foods Meeting Room Every Wed at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Contact Allan Eastguard at 250-642-7520.
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UNDER THE “I” Regular bingo games are scheduled in the firemen’s lounge at the municipal hall today from 12:45 to 3 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage - 7 p.m.
Jan. 27
VITAL VITTLES FREE LUNCH Every Friday. 11:30-1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Church on Murray Rd. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Drop-in darts - 8 p.m. Steak Night 6:00-7:30 pm. Only $11.00. Family Literacy Day Join us for family story time from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome; for more information or to register call 250-642-3022.
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION EVERY SATURDAY Meat draw 3:00 PM SOOKE MINOR FASTBALL 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. SEAPARC Lobby. Registration for all ages! Forms and information at www.sookefastball.com We need coaches, umps and managers too!
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YOUTH CLINIC Harbour Family Medical Clinic 6625 Sooke Rd. Tuesdays 4-7 p.m. 642-4233. FIRST FOODS Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building) 2145 Townsend Road Contact 250.642.5464 for more information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Texas Hold’em - 6 p.m., darts - 7:30
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 Cont’d from page 10 stick to apply” when considering ending cannabis prohibition is the Biblical one since God (the Ecologician) indicates He created all the seed-bearing plants, saying they are all good, on literally the very first page (see Genesis 1:11-12 and 29-30). The only Biblical restriction placed on cannabis is to accept it with thankfulness (1 Timothy 4:1-5). Caging responsible adult humans for using what God says is good, is what’s “evil.” And the prohibition of this beneficial plant “triumphed” because “good men and women (did) nothing” when the devil law was enacted. Truthfully, Stan White Dillon, Colorado
Cont’d from page 18 a full house to the new theatre at Edward Milne Community School. The Legion’s president at the time, Bill Jones, speaks of these events, “As most everyone knows, Bob Clark was a very unselfish man. He wanted no accolades from me on behalf of the Legion on this particular day, but like it or not, we presented him with a plaque to thank him for his “Inspiration, Dedication and Expertise.” A true Scot, one of the last projects that Bob undertook was to organize Sooke’s own marching pipe band, Sooke Pipes and Drums, a legacy that will continue to warm the hearts of our townsfolk. Steak nights at the Legion with friends,
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LETTERS Policing privacy Re: ”Don’t let evil triumph, Jan. 18. Did I really just read a letter from an RCMP officer who works with the Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service endorsing prohibition? Sorry if I am not all that surprised, I am sure I am not the only one who may consider this a conflict of interest, but just to be sure I thought I might point out that Scott Hilderley’s paycheck comes as a result of the continuation of prohibition. While he asserts that in the Sooke comrounds of laughter at the table and early morning walks with daughter Brenda, kept Bob enjoying life in recent years, though health concerns were beginning to give him challenges. Christmas a few short weeks ago saw the whole family together, bringing Bob all the joy he wished for. He leaves Gardy, his wife of 57 years, son Jimmy,
munity educating the youth has led to improvements there, perhaps, I would like to see some factual evidence and data to back his claim. What Hilderly cautiously skirts around is that the harms of prohibition, far outweigh the harms of cannabis itself - which had he done some research in earnest, he would have found that there are many health benefits. Instead of creating a regulated market, to keep cannabis out of the hands of children, like we do with tobacco and alcohol, he would rather we continue to fund the RCMP in daughter-in-law Jolene, daughter Brenda, sonin-law Stew Parkinson, daughter Tracy, grandchildren Katelyn, Hillary, Braeden and Sean. A celebration of the life of Bob Clark will be held at Sooke’s Royal Canadian Legion Br. 54 at 2 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 31. Elida Peers, historian, Sooke Region Museum
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obscene amounts and provide him with continued job security to regulate the black market of gangs. It’s no secret that prohibition doesn’t work. While you sip back that beer, try to remember the lessons we learned during the prohibition of alcohol and the rise of gang violence in that era. As we take a look around at the current climate of cannabis prohibition, maybe it is time to stop and consider a different approach that cuts into gang profits, and actually does what Hilderley claims he is trying to do. Drug dealers don’t ask for ID, but even in my mid 30s, I am still ID’d to purchase tobacco. One might think most officers would
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etired school principal Daphne Macnaughton is an advocate of reading but it was simple arithmetic that inspired a literacy project for young children and families on the Saanich Peninsula. “One night after too much coffee, I started doing calculations and I realized that if every young child had only 300 books read to them each year, that the number would amount to 1,500 books by the end of age five.” From this notion came the idea for 1000 x 5 Children’s Book Recycling Project, which aims to ensure every child in the Saanich Peninsula has at least 1,000 books read to them by the time they are five years old and entering kindergarten. It’s based on the ideal of reading to young children daily, with the figure rounded down to account for the realities of family life. “Over many years in public education, I observed that some children came to school ready to learn after having been read to regularly, while some children started school without ever having had even one book read to them,” said Macnaughton, who is now the 1000 x 5 project leader. The 1000 x 5 project aims to address the balance of that inequity. The project started at Saanichton Elementary, where Macnaughton was principal. It is now sponsored by Peninsula Connections for Early Childhood (PCEC), the Peninsula Early Years community network. Every week, volunteers meet at the Saanichton Individual Learning Centre to sort, label and bag
A driver from the Sidney Lions club collects books to be distributed through the Sidney Food Bank. 1000 x 5 project leader Daphne Macnaughton cleans and sorts books while a CHEK News photographer works in the background. The 1000 x 5 project was the subject of the first Vital People TV report sponsored by The Victoria Foundation. The new series airs each Sunday on CHEK News @ 5 One child’s letter captures the enthusiastic response of the young recipients of books from the 1000 x 5 project.
books that are then delivered to family-serving agencies in the Saanich Peninsula and to the Peninsula Co-op, which built a special shelf to support the project. While Macnaughton and the PCEC 1000 x 5 volunteers have little direct contact with the recipients of the gift bags of books, they do hear how excited children are to receive them. “A food bank manager said if they have run out of books, clients have asked ‘What? No books?’” Macnaughton said. “And a family counsellor who goes into homes says the first thing the children do is reach for the bag of books that they know are gifts for them.” Books for 1000 x 5 come from a variety of sources. Every school in Saanich District 63 accepts donations and some hold special book collection drives. Books are also accepted at the Peninsula Co-op Food Centre. Funds to buy new books and supplementary used books are con-
tributed by individuals and service clubs, while The Victoria Foundation recently gave a $14,000 grant for project expenses and coordination. Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson says 1000 x 5 touches on three vital indicator areas tracked in the foundation’s annual Vital Signs community report card: learning, belonging, and getting started. “This project helps children develop a solid foundation for successful learning and it also promotes a healthy start for young children and a strong sense of belonging in their community – and in their families,” said Richardson. “Imagine the feeling a young child has when they realize people in their community care enough to give them a package of books that’s wrapped up like a gift!” Retired district principal Eileen Eby has started the Victoria 1000 x 5 Book Recycling Project in School District 61 and Macnaughton hopes oth-
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ers will follow suit in their communities because she believes that reading regularly to young children not only contributes to their early success in school, but is critical to emotional well-being as well. “It facilitates bonds between children and the adults in their home,” she said. “When an adult and a child are reading together, it’s as if a bubble comes over them – together, they are entranced. The 20-minute break from their worries and the stresses of everyday life is a gift to the parent as well as the child.” For more information on the PCEC 1000 x 5 Children’s Book Recycling Project, see www.peninsulaconnectionsforkids.ca/bookrecycling.php or email Daphne Macnaughton at dlmvictoria@shaw.ca For information on Victoria 1000 x 5, email Eileen Eby at eileeneby@shaw.ca. To learn more, find us at www.VictoriaFoundation.ca
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KENNETH BRIAN SMITH 1949~2012 It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden and unexpected death of Kenneth, in Lethbridge, Alberta on January 15, 2012 at the age of 62 years. Ken was known to all as a man of extraordinary generosity and kindness. He was a blessing to all who shared in his journey through life. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda, daughters Carmen (Gene) Lublinkhof, Jill (Lorimer) Anderson, Elizabeth (Greg) Baker and his beautiful granddaughters Payton, Jorja, Averi, and Brynn. Ken was born on February 12, 1949 to Claire and Marshall Smith of Sooke, BC. Besides his mother Claire (father predeceased), he will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Janet (Reg) Simmonds of Sooke, BC, Richard Smith of Grand Forks, BC, Deena (Greg) Shepherd of The Pas, MB, Russell (Virginia) Smith of Lethbridge, AB, and Rhonda Smith-Hodgkin of Duncan, BC, and their families. At a young age, Ken developed a strong interest in showing and fitting cattle, and he attended the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Herdsman Instituteâ&#x20AC;? in Kansas City, Missouri. It was showing and fitting cattle which enabled him to meet his â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? love Linda, and they were married in 1971. Ken and Linda made their home and raised their 3 daughters in the Sunnyside/Lethbridge area. Ken was employed with the Federal Agricultural Research Center from 1978, until his retirement in 2010. Ken had many hobbies and interests and excelled in anything that he turned hand to, with his primary focus first and foremost on his family, and their well-being. Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caring and fun-loving personality will be remembered by all who knew him. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 Street South, Lethbridge. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 Ave South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Stars Air Ambulance, PO Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd., 1-800-382-2901. Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
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CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661. JUAN DE FUCA Emergency Program Office: 250-642-2266 Co-ordinators Homes: 250642-3772. Cellular: 250-8830607. Email: jdfemerg@telus.net. Provincial Contact: 1800-663-3456 SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215. SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, Box 109, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E5. Alma Anslow 250-642-2184.
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Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Edwin Clark, OMM, CD (Retâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) 08 April, 1931 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 January, 2012 LCOL Robert E. Clark, (Bob) passed away peacefully at his home in Sooke, BC at the age of 80. Bob was born in Sarnia, Ontario. Bob is survived by and will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Edelgard (Gardy). He will also be dearly missed by his son James (Jimmy) and daughter-in-law Jolene, his daughter Brenda and sonin-law Stewart, his daughter Tracy, his grandchildren Katelyn, Hillary, Braeden and Sean, and his feline sidekick Kerli. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Susan Dickieson and her husband Daryl, his brother Peter Ward and his wife Ruth, his brother Fred Ward, and his sister-in-law Donna (wife of his predeceased brother Don), as well as his many nieces and nephews in Canada and Germany. In 1951, Bob enlisted in the Canadian Forces as a career infantry soldier with the Royal Canadian Regiment, sailing almost immediately for duty in Korea. In 1955, he married Gardy while stationed in Germany. The family enjoyed their European and cross-Canada postings and made the most of opportunities to learn about and enjoy different cultures. Bob and Gardy settled in Sooke in 1980, and Bob served his last few years of military service as Commanding Officer of the Vernon Army Cadet Camp. Upon retirement after 37 years of distinguished military service, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Colonelâ&#x20AC;? pursued his passion for politics, serving the community of Sooke and the Capital Regional District as Regional Director for two terms. Ever active, even in retirement, Bob continued to work tirelessly, productively and wholeheartedly within the community. With his Scottish heritage and his love of march music, one of Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last proudest achievements was the establishment of Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own marching band, the Sooke Pipes and Drums. Well-known for his hearty laugh, Bob was a generous, straightforward and warm-hearted soul who was loved and appreciated by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Sooke Royal Canadian Legion 54, 6726 Eustace Road, Sooke, BC.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.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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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES GREAT CAREER Opportunity in Oil and Gas Industry! Looking for young energetic individual with Class 1 license interested in learning to operate a Pile Installation truck/equipment in the Fort St. John, BC area. Opportunity to achieve full time steady work making great wages and benefits. Fax or email resumes to: 1888-731-8027 or rachel@hitimeservices.com Check us out! www.hitimeservices.com
LEMARE GROUP in Port McNeill is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. Your skill set should include strong organization skills, effective time management, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate and accounting knowledge. Fax resume to 250956-4888 or email jcornin@lemare.ca
CHILDCARE 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 flows 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.
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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. PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.
RESIDENT MANAGER Req’d for 28 unit building, some exp. an asset. Fax resume to 604-669-1801
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BUSINESS SERVICES
TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master & 60GT Certificate required. Apply alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or fax to (250) 9745216
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Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking Registerd Nurses in the Sooke and Victoria areas to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric and TPN and experience central line skills are an asset, however, we do offer client specific training. Please send your resume and cover letter to our Burnaby location:
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Objections to this application may be filed 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.
THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities
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 Office, Information Management Branch, Corporate Services Division.
T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: joefornari@t-mar.com
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The Capital Regional District(CRD) is looking for a local coordinator for the CRD’s Juan de Fuca Emergency Program, which includes the communities of Malahat, Willis Point/Durance, East Sooke, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River and Port Renfrew. This opportunity requires a dedicated leader to work with our many volunteers throughout the communities in preparing for emergencies or disasters. This is largely a volunteer based position, with a monthly stipend paid to recognise the time and effort the role requires.
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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS LEGAL SERVICES
EVENT COORDINATOR Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is currently seeking an individual to fill the role of Event Coordinator for the 2012 Salmon Classic Fishing Derby. This position requires a highly organized individual with the following skills and experience: ¾ Familiarity with salmon fishing ¾ Proficient use of Word, Excel, Outlook and other software applications ¾ Excellent communication skills (written, oral and telephone) ¾ Strong planning & execution skills Individuals with previous experience in event management, charter fishing and project management will be given preference. The successful applicant must have their own transportation, valid drivers’ licence, cellular telephone and computer. Travel and personal expenses will be reimbursed. This part time term position is available immediately. Part time employment (or contract) will be from January through September. Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is offering a competitive wage and benefit package for this position. Please forward your cover letter and resume to Michael Anderson by email to: manderson@truekeyresorts.com .
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, ďŹ replaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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A must see! 1 bdrm lakefront basement suite, sep ent. new home. Perfect for working couple. $1,200.00 a mth. N/S Will take a pet into consideration, deposit required. Available Feb. 1. Please reply to alikat2k@shaw.ca 250 6425800 250 896-0955
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooďŹ ng. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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250-642-0666 PETS PETS LABRADOR RETRIEVER Puppies for sale. Silver ($1000) or black ($800). Ready with 1st shots and de worming, for good homes, Jan. 25. Call (250)646-2790.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES ONLY @ the Nanaimo Costco January 18 - 29, 2011. Bring a friend & come watch a demo. Lowest price in Canada.
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REAL ESTATE SERVICES OTTER POINT Trailer Park. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; park model trailer, 3 slide outs + 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot, ďŹ nished deck & shed in new condition. Call 306-290-8764.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indoor pool, ďŹ tness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other ďŹ tness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca
GRANT MANOR APARMENTS
4 BOLT MAGS off Honda, Pocket Bike, smaller 8Ft Camper. Offers on all. 250642-4075
Bachelor and 1 bdrm. apts. Some newly renovated For further information and to view call
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COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Island. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, ďŹ nished basement, deck, sauna, hot tub and new roof in 2011. Pad rent $300/mnth. All Major appliances incl. Auto/boat shed/ Fishing, boating, crabbing at your doorstep. $44,500. Call 250-949-6643.
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NEW 2 BR, 1 bath suite with patio, fenced yard, W/D, 4 stainless appl., 5 min. walk to WhifďŹ n Spit. $1050 + utilities. Sorry no pets. Avail. Feb. 1st. 250-642-0311 NEWER 2 BR suite. Available Feb. 1, in new sub-division in Sooke. Inc. W/D, DW, elect. F/P, $850/mo, util. not inc. 250-589-6174 or email triadams@shaw.ca SOOKE- MAIN level, new small 1 bdrm, sep entrance, full bath, sep. W/D. NS/NP. $600+utils. Call 250-415-7991.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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SPORTS Cam McIntyre: Skating on the edge of greatness Local hockey player makes it in the big leagues Christine Vopel
Sooke News Mirror
B
efore he could even tighten up his own skates, Cam MacIntyre was on the ice playinghockey. “I started skating when I was five. It was great playing in Sooke,” he said. MacIntyre, played junior hockey for the Cowichan Valley Capitals, Nanaimo Clippers, Salmon Arm Silverbacks and most recently the San Jose Sharks — earned a combined 75 points between Cowichan and Salmon Arm. He scored 41 goals and 34 assists in 60 games-not to mention being a first team all-star and captain of the BCHL Coast Conference allstar team. MacIntyre also won the team’s Coaches Award and was the team’s Scholastic Player of the Year in his quick rise to fame. But although proud of his early success, the young Sooke local, does not feel he is there yet. “I’m right on the edge. It’s exciting but stressful. Pro-hockey is such a short window of opportunity, you only get so many chances,” he said. MacIntyre grew up in Sooke, as the only son of Cam and Rhonda
MacIntyre; a firefighter and a nurse. “Sooke is a small town and it’s a hardworking community. Growing up in that environment helped instil a strong work ethic.” His father drove him to every hockey game in Nanaimo. “My dad coached me when I was a kid. He was a hard ass but it helped,” MacIntyre said with a laugh. Some of his best childhood memories are exploring the woods around the hobby farm MacIntyre grew up on with his older sister Christie. “I miss the lifestyle, fishing, surfing, being in a rural area. Just being able to go outside and get your hands dirty.” From 2006-2008 MacIntyre played professional hockey at Princeton University and completed a fouryear degree in History. “I’ve had the opportunity to play all over the U.S. but you always miss home. Sooke is a very beautiful place to live. In 2010, upon signing an entry-level contract with the Worcester (San Jose) Sharks, MacIntyre moved to Worcester, Massachusetts and his dream became a reality. “It’s every Canadian boy’s dream, I think, to become a professional hockey player.” When on the ice, MacIntyre’s position is a power forward. “I shoot and hit well.
NHL.” MacIntyre’s greatest success so far has been going to college and playing pro hockey while completing his degree. Another moment that stood
‘I’m right on the edge. It’s exciting but stressful. Pro-hockey is such a short window of opportunity, you only get so many chances.’ --Cam MacIntyre Worchester (San Jose) Sharks
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Cam MacIntyre came from small town Sooke and made it to the professional hockey scene playing forward for the Worchester (San Jose) Sharks. I have good aim and accuracy most of the time but skating is what I struggle with.” A month ago, MacIntyre injured his knee after being checked during a game against Newfoundland. The 6’1, 205-pound athlete has not been able to play since but feels he is on the mend having completed multiple physiotherapy sessions and
rested for almost a month. “I should be playing in a week or two,” he said with confidence. This is not the first injury MacIntyre has sustained. A minor concussion caused him to miss a month of games while at Princeton University. “Injuries are a part of hockey but they’re the worst part. I still love
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positive. People love athletes and in B.C. they love hockey players.” He looks forward to visiting Sooke this summer but states there will be no time off dur-
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hockey. The opportunities have been so great. I’ve been lucky to play a sport for a living.” At 27-years-old, MacIntyre has made it into the minor league (AHL) but his dream is to join the NHL. “I’ve had a taste of it when I got to play an exhibition game in Vancouver. It’s my dream. It’d be pretty cool to be able to play in the
out for MacIntyre was the time he played in Vancouver against the Canucks in the fall of 2011. His father and a couple of his friends were at the game. “A bunch of people called me up to say they’d seen the game and that felt pretty great. My parents are a big part of my support network.” This is MacIntyre’s second season playing for the Sharks. He and his fellow players have grown closer — with a greater understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses. “I love my team. I’ve been lucky to get great team-mates,” he said. MacIntyre remarks how out west hockey is far more appreciated than in the east of Canada where it’s seen as no big deal at times. “Out here it’s always
ing the playing season. “I get home once or twice in the summer for a week or two at a time and that’s it.” MacIntyre’s day begins at the rink 8:30 a.m. sharp. He works out and warms up before the practice, which takes place from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon. After that he ices and treats injuries and then departs for lunch at 1 p.m. “After that you’re free. Game days are different, they’re a full day.” At present MacIntyre’s goals are to play well and be consistent so that he will get a call out. “They push you hard but if you want to get to the next level, it’s up to you,” he said.
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Sooke Midget Reps put up good fight Nick Dueck held a clinic in Kerry Park this past weekend facing 61 shots between the posts for Sooke. The first period was scoreless with many penalty kills on both sides and strong defensive play from Alfred Nelson and Brandon Cornbill. Early in the second Kerry Park managed to find the net, but midway through the frame, Jared Pleasants potted one for Sooke, with
assist from Tom Kirk. Rushes to both ends of the ice had the fans frustrated, and despite strong offensive efforts from Braden Swaile, Ryan Seeburger and great shot blocking from Braden Senft, Kerry Park scored again in the third, winning the game and the league banner for the season. Next home game is this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
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mers make big strides while having fun. But his work isn’t restricted to just the swimmers. “I’ve been developing relationships with all of the kids and their parents and various other people who surround swimming in Sooke,” Forsyth said. A Campbell River swim meet in March is also on his radar. He’ll be taking several of his swimmers north to his old stomping grounds. New, or returning swimmers, are welcome to join the Coho club, said Forsyth. He can be found on SEAPARC’s pool deck Monday to Thursday afternoons or Saturday mornings. Coho Swim Club President Rachel
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rent Forsyth is one committed swim coach, some days making two round trips from his Victoria home to Sooke’s SEAPARC pool to train the Coho Swim Club’s 24 competitive swimmers. Forsyth, a Level 3 coach (there are five levels), who has been coaching on and off since 1978, replaced Jeritt Brink in September after Brink found full-time work. “I’m enjoying it a lot,” said Forsyth, the married father of two children. “It’s an opportunity to work with kids who are at the age where they become good swimmers. “If you find kids that are enjoying the sport, they’re very receptive to coaching. They’re aware of their limits and they know when they can push beyond them. It’s very satisfying,” Forsyth said of that self-awareness that also helps the athletes better handle personal, school and work challenges. Forsyth launched his swim life at age seven when he swam with the London Y Aquatic Club - LYAC - in London, Ont. The butterfly and freestyle specialist later swam competitively with the University of Western Ontario. In 1978, Forsyth, 21 at the time, crossed the country to take a summer job as head coach with the Campbell River Swim Club, coaching eight-to-17-year-olds. “It was fun. Campbell River was a fairly rowdy town then, with the mills, mining, fishing,” he recalled. In the mid-1980s, Forsyth lived in Edmonton, where he coached national and Olympic qualifiers. By 1989, he was in Richmond, coaching the Richmond Racers. He soon married Joanne, and a daughter and son quickly followed. Alberta beckoned again and by 1991, the family returned to Edmonton where Forsyth was a full-time project manager and part-time swim coach. “There were a lot of moves. That’s the life of a coach,” he said. The family later settled in Victoria, and in
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The DeMamiel dam in the 1970’s. It’s a shame that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has made the decision to remove the James Dam at the headwaters of DeMamiel Creek. For the last 15 years anglers in the Sooke and Port Renfrew area have been doing their part of catch-and -release of wild coho to help maintain our local stocks. Now the DFO wants to dismantle the dam and take away a valuable water sourcewhich helps maintain sufficient water flow in the dry season for
DeMamiel Creek and the Jack Brooks Hatchery which is located on the creek. DeMamiel Creek is the main rearing ground for coho salmon that return to spawn, as well as being important to the survival of juvenile coho and trout. People who are opposed can write to local governments: District of Sooke, Juan de Fuca Regional Director, MLA John Horgan, MP Randall Garrison and DFO. Until next time. Keep your rod tip up! Kiwi Magic
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