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All quiet on the harbour The water was as smooth as glass out on Sooke Harbour at Jock’s Dock during last week’s sunny but cold weather. The sun will continue to shine around Sooke over the next week. Temperatures will hover in the 6 to 7 degree range with cloudy periods. Friday, Saturday and Sunday will remain mainly sunny. A low of 1 degree is expected tonight.

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New terms of reference for the Community Grant Review Committee were adoped by District of Sooke council at the regular meeting on Jan. 14. The Finance and Administration Committee has been reviewing the functions of the grant review committee and recommended some changes to the committee

structure. This did not sit well with Councillor Maja Tait, who was the previous chair of that committee. She said she took issue with the terms of reference and felt the only way she could consider supporting them was if there were now four public members and two council members on the committee. “I also find the finance committee is making recom-

mendations on what should be funded,” she said. “I feel it should be council setting policy, not everyone on the Fnance and Administration Committee represents the public. It should be council making decisions.” Mayor Wendal Milne said the district gives out four per cent of its budget in grants and they have an obligation to scrutinize those grants and stand by their decisions. In 2012 the

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district gave out $65,000 in community grants alone and close to $50,000 in feefor-service contracts to the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, Sooke Region Tourism Association and the Visitor Information Centre. Milne stated that Sooke was more generous in those areas than many other communities. Councillor Rick Kasper said the mayor made the commitment to take it upon

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himself to look at the current grant policy. “People have to realize that in today’s economy money is not readily available. We have to insure money is spent wisely. If money isn’t spent properly, that’s money ill spent... making less for other people,” said Kasper. The new community grant structure will have three categories; annual, bi-annual and service agreeents. Each

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of the categories have strict criteria for accountability and reports. The annual grant (Category A) is not to provide on-going s u p p o r t for an indefiniate period; the bi-annual grant (Category B) will not exceed $10,000 and is for new projects and will not fund administration, travel or wages. Service Agreements (Category C) will require accountability,

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CRD voting structure being studied

Up Sooke YOURS TO GIVE A BLOOD DONOR clinic is being held at Holy Trinity, 1962 Murray Rd. on Jan. 17 from 12:30 to 7 p.m.

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see how going to COW would accomplish that.” Possible changes to He said he preferred the Capital Regional a system where board g involved District’s committee members get voting strucin issues th ture will have to they are in wait while more interested in. studies are He said, in an case, his done. The CRD any ele has been ponelectoral servi dering whether vices comm to move the mittee would no be cut, present votnot no his viceing system to nor ch a Committee chair seat of the Whole on the parks co system where committee every board Mike Hicks or his posimember would —JDFEA Director tion as alterhave a vote and nate as the a say on deciFirst Nation sions being considered liaison. at the CRD level. “The system we have Juan de Fuca regional now is better,” he said. director MIke Hicks said Hicks said a change to if they went to a COW the COW system might system they would be bog down the whole looking at two or three system even worse. long meetings a month, Other reasons as opposed to the one included the fact that they now hold. three or four managers “I personally spoke at the CRD level would about it,” said Hicks. be sitting around at “I said, in my view board meetings waiting any change would be around for their opporto make the system tunity to speak to a parmore efficient. I didn’t ticular issue. Sooke News Mirror

PUBLIC INPUT WANTED LAST FALL THE WestShore Chamber of Commerce (WSCC) began a study looking at the feasibility of a passenger commuter ferry connecting the West Shore with Victoria Harbour. Now it’s time to hear from the public through a brief survey on the newly launched website, westshoreferry.ca. AS AN INCENTIVE, survey participants will be entered to win: 1 RETURN TRIP for car, driver & passenger on Blackball Ferries between Victoria & Port Angeles. 2 RETURN TRIPS for walk on fares on Blackball Ferries, including tickets to the Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tour. ANYONE IN THE South Island area is encouraged to fill out the survey online at westshoreferry.ca/ survey

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Another roadside attraction With all of the recent rain, the pond next to the museum is full almost to capacity.

Sooke woman dies on ATV Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

The BC Coroner Service has identified the woman who died following an ATV crash in Otter Point as Diane Louise Clark, 58. According to the BC Coroner Service, Clark was driving an ATV on a narrow trail in Otter Point on the evening of Friday, Jan 12. The weather was cold and the ground was frozen hard. She made plans to meet with a friend, and when she did not

arrive, the friend went to check the trail. The friend found the ATV off the trail and overturned, and immediately called 911. According to an RCMP press release, police were called to the 2000-block of King Road in Otter Point around 9 p.m. Clark was found with the ATV overturned over her body on private property. “Despite efforts by witnesses, EHS and firefighters, they could not revive the woman,” the release stated.

Community grants Cont’d from page 1 terms of funding, and annual reports on or before March 1. Mayor Milne appointed Councillor Kerrie Reay as chair of the Community Grant

Review Committee and said advertising would begin for new public members. “The job will be much larger than it was before,” said Milne. Councillor Tait was opposed.

She was confirmed dead at the scene. The BC Coroner Service is still investigating, with assistance from the RCMP. “As long as we’re satisfied there’s no criminal element involved, this is turned over to the Corner Service,” said Staff Sgt. Steve

Wright. He said the coroner will look into a variety of factors, including the condition of the ATV, the toxicology of her blood, and the weather conditions at the time. Clark was wearing goggles and a helmet at the time of the accident.

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December stats… (a little late) Sooke to Sidney sales down 17% this December over December 2011. Although Sooke was hit a little harder with our sales being down 76% over our December 2011 numbers. Only 5 residential sales during December 2012. 3 - under $300,000 2 - $400,000 - $500,000 But things are looking up… We have had 7 sales this month already!

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“SOO-SU-PRESS — circa 1944 Long before the Internet and emails, Sooke’s students were in newspaper mode. In 1944, when the excerpts below from the school’s newspaper, Soo-Su-Press were composed, Sooke Superior School, the only school in town, had four classrooms. Posed with the harbour as background, the senior class included many of the editorial crew of the monthly paper with their teacher and principal, Wilfred Orchard. Back, l to r: Bill Rumsby (think Seniors Housing - Ayre Manor); Pat Forrest (think commercial fishing); Allan Milligan (hotel manager’s son); Laurie Wilson (became Victoria teacher); Pete Hansen (Sooke logging family); Ardy Wickheim (think world champion log burling). Centre: Hank Hanson (rose to head Western Forest Products Ltd); Marie Jensen (pioneer descendant); Edna Pontious (president of the All-Round School Club); Hedie Kaulitz (of Shirley, editor of paper); Gwen Jenner (her mom became high school

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Students at Sooke Superior School in 1944. home ec teacher); Allan King (better known as Air-Raid - refugee from Britain); Front: Audrey Sullivan (today’s Audrey Wilson, Harbourside Lions); Elaine Sheilds (think Sheilds Road); Daphne Lavender (policeman’s dtr); Thelma Brailsford (Brailsford Place is named for her brother, lost overseas); Joan Rumsby (raised large family in U.S.); Norah Wadams (Wadams farm on Church Rd.); Merle

Forrest (these historic editions were given us by Merle in Nanaimo). “Social Slander” was the column penned by Daphne Lavender, quoted here: “The girls’ styles haven’t changed very much … it is noted however that shorter skirts are the latest fashion for big and little girls… owing to the materials shortage, I believe.” Daphne closed with humour: ‘As the shoe-lace said to the finger, ‘Why knot?’”

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lately … but it sure is a nice quiet game … they only have a couple corpses a day …” In the June 1944 edition, assistant editor Audrey Sullivan wrote: “The War Savings have been very good of late …. You are getting along wonderfully, so keep up the good work during the holidays. Now that the invasion has started we will have to buy more than ever to help in our way to ‘Back the Attack’ … So long, pals and I hope you have lots of fun on your summer vacation.” Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum

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Neil & Maggie Flynn send Best Wishes to Doug & Gerri Pudwell on the purchase of Salty Towers Beach front Cottage’s at 1581 Dufour. Salty Towers is a renowned 4 Star B&B on the Sooke Harbour. Doug & Gerri look forward to continuing the popular tradition. Just phone to check out how the ﬁsh are biting.

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Reflecting on 2012 and looking forward to 2013

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2012 has been a busy year for council and staff. Council achieved a zero per cent tax increase. A number of existing contracts were reviewed. These reviews resulted in saving in excess of $500,000 between 2012 and 2015. Two key standing committees, the Finance and Administration Committee and the Land Use Committee were established and used extensively during 2012 to ensure transparency and accountability through public input and participation. We began Webcasting our council and committee meetings in the fall of 2012 to enable residents to tune in live or look at archived meetings. Finally, council meetings have been structured to ensure public input and questions during and after each meeting. Three advisory panels to the mayor have been established to solicit public input and provide advice

to mayor and council on issues that would benefit the economic, social and aesthetic well being of the community. Funding has been made available for initiatives brought forward from those advisory groups. Working with seniors and youth, we were successful in obtaining an Age Friendly grant for $20,000 to assist in making Sooke more agefriendly. In early 2012 it was discovered zoning Bylaw 500, adopted in November 2011, had not been completed correctly and as a result a new zoning bylaw had to be created. This required extensive council meetings, public open houses and continued consultation with the community to ensure the new bylaw met the needs and expectations of the community while respecting the visions set out in the OCP. Considerable staff time and costs were incurred as a result of this correction process. Subject

to further public input and council approval Bylaw 600 will be in place early in 2013. I am disappointed with the lack of progress we made in the areas of accessibility and beautification. We had planned to complete a traffic circle and some accessibility improvements in the core along with sidewalk improvements on Church Road. Due to unresolved land acquisition issues in 2011, we could not proceed with those projects. In 2013, our new Chief Administrative Officer Gord Howie starts on Feb. 1. We will be holding a strategic planning session with council and staff in the first week of February to chart out our priorities for the remainder of this council’s term. Council will consider a number of initiatives and determine priorities for the remainder of 2013 and 2014. Some of those initiatives being considered will be: • To review of our traffic and trail plans

around the core area. We want to ensure that our commitment to accessibility improvements in the core gets underway, in addition to the completion of sidewalks on Church Road. • Continue working on road right-of-way acquisitions to improve traffic movement and access to the harbour. • Ensure our OCP reflects the vision of the community. • Continue our commitment to improving life for seniors and youth by working to find activity centre space. • Work aggressively with Vancouver Island Library Board, to bring to fruition the Sooke new library. • Promote Sooke to attract visitors, new residents and businesses. • Work with the mayor’s advisory panels to move forward economic, social and beautification issues identified by the community through the panels. We have nearly com-

pleted the preliminary budget review for 2013. Based on the initial figures from the Assessment Authority, the needed tax increase to fund operational requirements is approximately five per cent, however, we are planning (subject to full council approval) to make the increase just under two per cent. This will allow us to put in excess of $100,000 in a Capital Works Reserve to fund future capital infrastructure programs. The Capital Works Reserve fund currently has approx. $12,000. We need to ensure we have a plan in place for future infrastructure improvements and not leave it to our kids to foot the bill. We look forward to an exciting year in 2013 and I believe with council and staff working with the community, we can achieve much. Wendal Milne, Mayor

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Sunny shores The sun makes everything a little brighter and a whole lot prettier during the bleak winter months. This view from Goodridge Road shows the boats moored at Sunny Shores.

Sooke Region CHI receives $20k grant Sooke Seniors Volunteer Connections Project

tee of the Sooke Region Community Health Initiative, made an application to the Union of B.C. Municipalities for an Age-Friendly Community Grant. The application was successful and the District of Sooke was awarded $20,000 towards the Senior Volunteer Connections project. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to bring Seniors and Youth togetherand to develop new and exciting volunteer opportunities that will benefit our community. Let’s get our Volunteer Centre up and running!” said Linda Nehra, CHI and SRVC member. The aim of Senior Volunteer Connections is to engage seniors groups and individual seniors in volunteer activities through direct

engagement, partnerships between local youth and seniors, and the development of a physical space where seniors and other community members can connect around volunteer opportunities. More information will be coming soon. Watch www.sookeregionresources.com for more on this and the up coming Volunteer Fair to be held in National Volunteer week April 21 to 27 The Sooke Region Community Health Initiative (CHI) is a partnership of community members, and health and social service providers working towards, advocating for, and creating healthy communities from Beecher Bay to Port Renfrew.

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Upcoming Public Meetings Land Use and Environment Committee Monday, January 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm Emergency Planning Committee Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 9:00 am

Mayor’s Public Advisory Panels The public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room: - Economic Development - Steve Grundy, Chair – 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Arts and Beautiﬁcation - Brenda Parkinson, Chair – 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Community Health and Social Issues - Nicky Logins, Chair – 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm

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The world’s population is rapidly aging, and British Columbia is no exception. By 2031, close to 1.5 million British Columbians across the province will be over 65 — almost a quarter of the province’s population. Around the globe, communities are getting ready to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities of an aging population. Everyone benefits in an age-friendly community. Seniors are supported to age actively, enjoy good health, and remain independent and involved in their communities. People of all ages and abilities benefit from safer, barrier-free buildings and streets, better access to local businesses and facilities, and more green spaces. Businesses benefit from the increased support and spending power of older customers, and are better able to sup-

port older workers. The community benefits from the increased participation of older adults in community life. The creation of agefriendly communities in British Columbia builds on the following projects and reports. 1. Findings from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Agefriendly Cities project, which produced: Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide; 2. The Canadian Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities project, which resulted in: Age-friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide. Sooke fits under the Age-friendly Cities Guide with a population of over 5,000. The Sooke region still has a younger population than the British Columbia average, however this is also likely to change with the aging Baby Boomers and an increase in retirees coming to our area. In December 2012 the District of Sooke, with the support of the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre Committee (SRVCC), a sub-commit-

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Return to PST will exclude taxes on some products/services Beginning April 1, 2013, the Harmonized Sales Tax will no longer appear on the receipts of consumers in British Columbia. With the long and arduous journey to scrap the HST, the province listened and the old Provincial Sales Tax will replace the HST. One of the controversial issues was the 12 per cent HST which was charged on consumer goods previously not charged when only the seven per cent PST was in place. Come April 1, the following items which were subject to the HST, will not longer be taxed at 12 per cent but

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Sooke firefighters dealt with two oil spills over the holiday season, with the most recent cleanup occurring on Jan. 1 on Church and Throupe Road. According to Fire Chief Steve Sorensen, 500 litres of oil was delivered to a mobile home located in a park on Church Road. A leak in the line leading to the furnace tank, however, caused all 500 litres of oil to be lost. The oil leeched into the ground and into

the drainage ditch on Church Road. Firefighters responded around 2 p.m. after pedestrians along Church Road reported smelling furnace oil in the area. “Fire department crews put in some booms and a small containment dam to capture the oil,” Sorensen said via email. “As the spill is on private property, the home and/or property owner is responsible for the clean up.” He added that Wittich Environmental has been commissioned to

deal with the leak. On Dec. 29, firefighters responded to a fuel spill after motorists reported slippery conditions on West Coast Road. Sorensen said the spilled fuel almost formed a complete loop, with the worst of the spill located at Otter Point and West Coast Road, Brooks Road and West Coast Road, up Kemp Lake Road and then back along Otter Point. Firefighters began cleanup up at 2 p.m., which was completed in about an hour. The

crews laid down absorbent pads to remove the fuel. “Then Mainroad came with a sand truck and put some sand on the slippery spots,” Sorensen added. Although undetermined, Sorensen said the cause was most likely a vehicle leaking fuel. “But trying to track down something like that is, unless you happen to come across it, pretty remote. Because by the time we find it, the vehicle has probably stopped leaking,” he explained.

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Getting our attention 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 ... keep us be sent to the editor via e-mail, phone or in person. informed so media is also available we can inform Social for use, the Sooke News Mirror does have a Facebook others. page. Use it. If you have a write up on your event, don’t hesitate to submit it. We accept submissions but request they not be longer than 500 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, and we cannot attend everything. We try 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. We value our regular contributors and encourage you to keep us informed so we can inform others.

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Inconvenient truth of oil pollution B.C. Views A study of six northern Alberta lakes conducted by Environment Canada and other scientists was published last week, generating headlines around the world. “Oil sands toxins ‘accumulate in freshwater systems,’” the BBC announced. The headline in The New York Times declared: “Oil sands industry in Canada tied to higher carcinogen level.” The study was reported with similar alarm across Canada. It looked at levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in lakebed sediment, and found levels measurably higher than natural sources since oil sands extraction began 50 years ago. Most news reports I saw made little or no effort to put this information into context, in terms of the actual risk to humans, fish and other organisms. Some quoted people they knew would scream bloody murder, because as we in the media are taught, conflict and fear attract an audience. As expected, U.S. environmental groups and their Canadian branch offices ramped up the rhetoric to battle their favourite villain. At least one major Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a responsible job. Its report on the study stated “PAH pollution level remains low – on par, at worst, with an urban lake – but is rising.” In fact, five of six lakes tested were

far below average contamination of urban lakes. PAH fallout is a daily constant of urban life, from vehicles, industry, and particularly where coal is burned for electricity. To be clear, there are dozens of different forms of PAH. Some have been shown to increase cancer risk, and some have been linked to (but not proven to cause) infertility, immune disorders and fish mutations. So when you drive your kids to school, stand at the bus stop, or drink a glass of water from Coquitlam Lake or any urban reservoir, you are exposed to PAH pollution from human and natural sources. The risk from this is an ongoing focus of research, but this study confirms one thing: your exposure is likely greater in any urban area than it is downwind of the Alberta oil sands. I argued this point with B.C.’s celebrity environmentalist Tzeporah Berman, who has shuttled back and forth from ForestEthics to Greenpeace in recent years. She took to her Facebook page to publicize a dramatic call to action from 350. org, one of the most strident climate change advocacy groups in the U.S., selectively using a quote and picture from The New York Times. Our debate turned to greenhouse gas emissions. I argued that this PAH study mirrors the true picture of carbon dioxide emissions, which is that nearly 70 per cent of CO2 from all petroleum comes when you burn the final product in engines and furnaces. In B.C., which doesn’t burn

coal for electricity, fully 40 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation. Other sources include home heating and industry. Berman insisted I was wrong, and claimed 70 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gases come from “heavy industry.” I asked for her source. No response. A 2010 report by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel calculated that 27 per cent of our country’s fossil fuel emissions come from transportation. Another 16 per cent is from fuels burned for electricity. Five per cent is from oil sands operations. Berman’s figure is conveniently untrue. Greenpeace and the rest of the environmental scare industry want you to believe that stopping Alberta’s oil sands and pipelines would save the planet. Also wrong. It would drive oil demand from the U.S., Venezuela’s oil sands and elsewhere, with little net effect on the climate or pollution. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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We asked: How are you coping with the cold temperatures?

I just moved here from Terrace, this is my first winter that I haven’t had to shovel, so I’m coping really well.

Put more clothes on.

Coping fine, however, I just want to male sure we keep our roads up.

I’m staying indoors more than I usually would, and then I’m wrapping up warmly when I’m outside.

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Tourism not in jeopardy In response to the Jan. 9 issue “Tourism in Jeopardy” letter, I am wondering where Mike Woodhouse gathers his information regarding local tourism? He reports that he “heard of, “has been told” and “feels that the local population and tourism operators are killing our industry out here” and ends his letter by stating that he feels the road is unsafe. I have been a B&B owner/operator here for the past 20 years and throughout that time have been very involved with the Sooke B&B Association and also with the original Sooke Region Tourism Association (2000). I can assure Mr. Woodhouse that the Sooke B&B Association has always promoted travel beetween Sooke and Port Renfrew. Most of my guests are exploring the drive and the west coast beaches and trails along the West Coast Road and almost all tell me that they carried on as far as Port Renfrew and stopped for lunch and/or dinner along the way. Also we have noticed - especially last year - that an increasing number of guests are travelling the Pacific Marine Circle Route which has been improved recently along the link between Port Renfrew to Lake Cowichan. We include this newly established route on

LETTERS Winter hikers’ benefit

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Hikers enjoying themselves at Peden lake in the winter. The higher elevations in the Sooke hills receive snow quite often while it rains in the Sooke core. our association website and on 25,000 copies of our B&B, Dining & Attractions Guide. Also the Sooke to Port Renfrew Wild by Nature brochure is widely distributed and I know it is included in detail in other local tourist publications and maps. Last summer Port Renfrew and the Sooke B&B Assoc. hosted a group of Lake Cowichan B&B owners who wanted to establish a working relationship between our groups along the PMC Route. There is another side to your negative opinion Mr. Woodhouse many of us work very

hard at promoting local tourism. Sheila and Al Carter Sooke

Preserve the quiet It’s my understanding that the materials used to build the cabin at Peden Lake were brought in on foot and wheelbarrow and not by motor vehicles as suggested in a previous letter. Also, to suggest that the trails in the park area of the Sooke hills would disappear if not for vehicles is just

plain ignorant. East Sooke Park, Juan de Fuca, West Coast Trail, Olympic National Park, and hundreds of other parks in the area, with great trail systems, do not require vehicle traffic to keep their trails open. It seems to me the silent majority loves the fact that the Sea to Sea Park is vehicle free. Although access to some parks may be difficult for a few people, this is not a basis from which to argue access for vehicles. Parks are intended as a place to enjoy not just the visual beauty of nature but the sounds as well.

There’s a book written by Gordon Hempton, who lives near Port Angeles, called One Square Inch of Silence. It explores the facts about sound, health and environment as well as details his mission to preserve quiet in his own home park. It’s an eye and ear opening read, and in an ever noisy world, his mission to preserve the resource of natural silence is not unwarranted. It’s my feeling that the groups involved in eliminating vehicle access in this park area 10 years ago should vision. To have a place like this so close to a large urban center and surrounding municipalities is an absolute gem that adds to the quality of life and strengthens the biodiversity of this area. Tom Eberhardt Sooke

Theatre dame will be missed The members of Sooke Harbour Players (formerly known as Stage West Players) would like to express our condolences to the family of Dame Terry Barber. Terry was one of the founding members of Stage West Players and the most faithful supporter of local theatre in Sooke. Terry wrote

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LETTERS to tourism letter

I guess some people are just better than the rest of us. The person who wrote the letter praising the CRD for providing a free canoe to use on one of the lakes up for the gate at Harbourview Road, seems, at first glance, to be painting a rosy picture, but if you read between the lines, you realize that the CRD doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect many visitors to that lake. It almost seems as though the CRD has given exclusive rights to some minority of users who have a narrow vision of who can and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the resource, and exactly how they can use it. The lakes should be made accessible to as many people as possible, and since the average taxpayers do not care to hike any distance, it appears that some â&#x20AC;&#x153;puristsâ&#x20AC;?, who just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t approve of

It is not tourism that is in jeopardy but the truth about tourism. Mr. Woodhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim that local tourist operators are deterring guests from traveling west could not be further from the truth. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve operated a guest cabin since 2000, and have always encouraged our guests to visit Botanical Beach, the Red Creek fir, and Mystic Beach; and now that the Pacific Marine Circle Route is completed, often mention that as a way to discover the beauty of working forests. Bruce LemireElmore Otter Point District

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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 Cont’d from page 11 expertise these people invested needs to be respected. Once the necessary housekeeping changes have been made, council needs to get on with implementing the vision of the OCP by building sidewalks down Church and Townsend Roads, completing the roundabout, and starting on the Throup Road connector. Council has to stop looking backward and start looking forward. Tom Myrick Sooke

Some users do cause damage I have worked and played in the bush for most of my life and my experience with the local recreation crowd is as such: The hikers and the mountain bikers are the easiest to get along with (regularly pleasant in fact) then the motorcycle

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riders and last on my list are the ATVers. I don’t begrudge anyone for wanting to spend time in the outdoors, it’s only hoped that they respect it while they are there. It is a definite concern when some people think it is their Godgiven right to trespass and damage private and Crown forested lands. Some of these people drive around the off roads drunk, (lots of beer cans left behind), target practice wherever they please (most times with a beer can target on the road) and hunt at night. When one confronts a person of this sort, you are liable to be threatened by a drunk with a loaded gun. I believe this action to be of a more criminal nature than hiking in the woods with a baby (which I have done with all my kids). It’s a shame that a few people’s actions can

Lake. The canoe and cabin he refers to were brought up by hikers, not by motorized vehicles as Mr. Martin suggests. I should know as I was one of them. The cabin was made of recycled building materials and carried in one piece at a time over a period of nine months. All those who helped were Sooke residents and hiked in four kms each time one way, then four kms out. The privately donated canoe was also carried in the four kms celebrating the spirit of the Canadian voyageurs. I realize the noisy (and polluting) off road machines have come in to the site and have left items behind. The trail up from the Potholes area was not built by the machine riders, it is originally a game trail and old logging track which has seen wear and modfication from mostly hikers.

paint an overall reputation but that’s the nature of our society. I know lots of decent people amongst the motorized bush recreation crowd but, until they can police the hooligan’s amongst them a little better, (maybe the RCMP or wildlife officers can) I think it a good idea to have some park areas inaccessible to four wheel traffic. And by the way, people around here have been known to pack boats into remote lakes around here the old fashioned way too. Rod Nyberg Sooke

Insulted by Martin’s comment I feel I need to clarify the most recent misinformation presented in Terrance Martin’s Jan. 9, 2013 letter about amenities up at Peden

My wife and I also took our children from when they were babies to their teens hiking and, heaven forbid, into the backcountry. How dare Mr. Martin suggest this borders on being criminal. Armin Sielopp East Sooke

Hiking with kids is okay Neither Mr. Terrance Martin nor myself would be alive today if our foremothers thousands of years ago had had scruples about carrying their babies in slings, through forests teeming with predators, across ice and snow, summer and winter. To think that either our survival or pleasure, in a temperate climate, require the internal combustion engine at every step, is to hold a very impoverished view of what it means to be alive as a human being. Ana Simeon Victoria

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Arts & Entertainment Bowker Creek flows into Sooke Victoria-based acoustic roots band Bowker Creek makes a return visit to the Sooke Folk Music Society’s monthly Coffee House on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. It promises to be an evening of lively music with sweet harmonies and arrangements. Since forming in 2009, Bowker Creek has entertained audiences throughout southern Vancouver Island with its own brand of bluegrass fusion that combines country, folk, blues and bluegrass. Bowker Creek performs original compositions as well as rearrangements of familiar and less familiar tunes from a wide range of artists and genres. This five-piece band consists of Doug Van Dine (banjo), Dan Ready (guitar and mandolin), Bonnie Duncan (vocals, guitar and harmonica), Martin Matychuk (stand up bass), and Duncan Sutherland (guitar and

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Randall Garrison, MP vocals). They have all “cut their teeth” playing in various other groups in the Victoria area, and some further a field. The voice of one band member has been described as “raw and earthy,” another band member has toured with Canadian Country Music Award winner, Patricia Conroy, another also plays in a Victoria rhythm and blues band, and yet another plays with a swing band. Come out and see who is who. Guaranteed you’ll love

Bowker Creek’s song selection, harmonies and musical energy. Whether singing Patsy Cline tunes or ballads by Leonard Cohen, Bonnie Duncan (BJ to her friends) is totally at home with her audiences. She has a powerful and dynamic voice. She comes from a family with a long standing tradition of music and has been singing since she was a young kid. Martin keeps the band honest with his rhythmic bass playing

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage - 7 p.m. Pool Darts - 7:30 p.m. SOOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Preschool Storytime, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Sooke Library Branch, 2065 Anna Marie Rd. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, ﬁngerplays and more. Ages 3-5. Call 250-642-3022 to register.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Short mat 1-3 Drop-in darts at 8 p.m. VITAL VITTLES Free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on Murray Road. Everyone welcome. SOOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Babytime, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come and enjoy rhymes, songs, ﬁngerplays and stories with your baby. Ages 0-18 months. Call 250-642-3022 to register.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Meat draw 3 p.m. SOOKE FOOD 4 THE SOUL Chili Party from 4-5 pm. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2110 Church Rd.

ROBBIE BURNS Come celebrate with us the 254rd birthday of Scotlands greatest poet, in support of the Sooke Pipes and Drums. Traditional roast beef dinner and haggis at the Sooke Legion, with tickets at $35 each. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets available from any member of the Sooke Pipes and Drums and at the RCL Bar.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Short mat 1-3 p.m. Euchre 6:30 Pool League 7 p.m. QUILTERS From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. All welcome. 250-6422484.

BABY TALK 2012 Breastfeeding At the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building) 2145 Townsend Road from 10-11:30 a.m. YOUTH CLINIC West Coast Family Medical Clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. for ages 13 to 25.

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1962 - 2012 It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved wife Shirley. After a short courageous battle with cancer, Shirley passed away at home, in my arms, surrounded by her family. Shirley maintained her caring ways and great sense of humour through to the end. Shirley was predeceased by her father Donald, sister Elaine and little brother Andrew. She is survived by her loving husband David Sudlow, her sons Donald (Amy), Dustin, her mother Julia, sister Diane (Rick) and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her many friends and co-workers at VGH where Shirley worked in the lab for the last 14 years. The love and support of the staff at VGH was overwhelming as was the love and support of all our friends. Sooke Minor Hockey has also lost one of its most ardent fans and I know her presence there will be missed. A celebration of life will be held February 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m in the Sooke Community Hall.

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With much sadness we announce that our beloved Richard John Andrews... (Jack Andrews) lost his brave battle with leukemia on the 4th of January. Surrounded with love from wife Becky, daughter Morgan, son Wesley, daughter in law Leah and old, cherished friends. Pre-deceased by father Wesley K., mother Barbara, step mom Marms, and brother Stephen. Leaving behind grandson Jaxson, sister Shirley (Dale), Wendy (Brenda), David(Sharon), many neices and nephews, Kavanagh family and many friends and aquitances. A memorable man of few words, a curious mind, a wry sense of humor, and a passion for carving and all that was wood! And of course those solitary beach walks with his Muggins. Celebration of life to be held on the 9th of Febuary at his favorite haunt, Buffy's 2-5 pm. Followed by family gathering on the 10th of Febuary. We carry your heart with us (we carry it in our hearts) forever. Love You Johnny

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Administration Supervisor Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS) requires a full time Administration Supervisor. This position is responsible for a variety of administration and supervisory duties in support of the SFRS Board of Directors and Management Team to optimize the daily operations. The successful candidate will have relevant post secondary education and a minimum of three years experience in business/ofﬁce administration, as well as experience in supervising volunteers and/or staff. Excellent writing and computer skills are required. Experience with accreditation processes is an asset. The ability to function independently while managing multiple situations, agendas and deadlines is an ongoing expectation of this position. We offer a competitive wage (CSSEA scale) and a generous beneﬁt plan. A job description is available on the SFRS website at www. sfrs.ca. Applications will be accepted at nlogins@sfrs.ca or by fax to 250-642-7663 before 4:30pm, January 23, 2013.

Administrative and Marketing Assistant Greater Victoria Newspapers Black Press Greater Victoria Newspapers, including Victoria News, Saanich News, Oak Bay News and Goldstream News Gazette, requires a Administrative and Marketing Assistant. A creative and organized individual, you will coordinate various marketing activities while playing an important role in the administration of our sales and creative team. From coordinating events to managing projects through our talented creative department, your focus on the importance of timelines is complemented by general administration expertise. Our ideal candidate enjoys the creative and administrative function of marketing and is always willing to pitch in to get the job done. Together with general marketing duties, you will also provide administrative support to the management team. You are organized, upbeat and thrive in a fast pace environment. You have a passion for the advertising business and work well in busy sales and creative environment. You have experience with Microsoft Ofﬁce including Word and Excel. Most of all, you have a high level of energy and bring a positive attitude to your job every day. Black Press is Canada's largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Resumés with cover letter should be forwarded by January 23, 2013 to: Oliver Sommer, Advertising Director 818 Broughton St. Victoria BC V8W 1E4 e-mail: osommer@blackpress.ca fax: (250) 386-2624 Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS required by heavy const company. Start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. competitive wage and superior beneﬁt package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. E-mail karen@hmcl.ca fax 204-224-9212.

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PERSONAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II School District No. 62 (Sooke) requires an Equipment Operator II. The Sooke School District is located on the western boundaries of Victoria on Southern Vancouver Island. The district employs approximately 900 educators and support staff to provide a full range of services to approximately 8,500 students. For full job descriptions/required qualiﬁcations, you may visit: www.sd62.bc.ca. Please submit a cover letter & resume, including the names & telephone numbers of at least two references, by Friday, January 25, 2013 to: Dawn Coughlin, Human Resources Assistant, 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5R1, Fax: (250) 474-9893, email: dcoughlin@sd62.bc.ca. Qualiﬁed candidates may also submit their application online at make afuture.ca. Please ensure scanned documents are clear and legible. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further con-

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$180/CORD + mileage Payroll Clerk required to join our dynamic fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization and time management skills, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate, accounting knowledge, payroll experience is an asset, must have the ability to work under strict deadlines. Fax resume 250-956-4888 or email kposlowsky@lemare.ca. Closing date January 23, 2013. PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com THE EAST SOOKE FIRE Commission is seeking a Recording Secretary on as a needed basis, at the East Sooke Fire Hall. Usually 3-8 per month. To be considered, candidates should possess previous ofﬁce and recording secretarial/transcribing skills. For further job information or to send your resume please email: esvfd.deputychief@gmail.com, or mail resume to 5535 East Sooke road, Sooke BC, V9Z 1C2, attn: deputy Chief David Bigelow THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, beneﬁts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

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ED’S HAULING Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you? U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.

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

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

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HOMES FOR RENT NEW LAKEFRONT Home, 2 BR + Den, garage, vaulted, timbers, Spa master, private dock, Spectacular! $1895. 250-642-2527 SUNRIVER - Main & Upper ﬂr -3 bedroom, den, 2.5 bathroom, 2450+ sq., HW & tile on main. Open kitchen, large island, granite, open concept, DR. laundry up, W/D included. Lrg BR’s w/lrg closets. LARGE master MB w/WT closet to M.Bath. $1550 + 1/2 hydro.

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Folk Society puts on a special summer concert

he Sooke Folk Music Society normally curtails it’s activities for the summer, but this Saturday, July 30, we are delighted to bring back Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart for a special summer concert at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, as part of their “Driver ‘til she drops” tour; a reference to their Chevy Suburban, which now has some 465,000 miles on the odometer Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart met for the first time 1991 at a songwriters night in Nashville TN. They knew that night it was one of them things that are just meant to be. They were married in 1992. It would be quite a balancing act at that time raising a family and trying to make a living along with all the other stuff that came with getting by, “but we managed,” Stacey said as she looked back at her first encounter with the world of touring. Stacey Earle’s first show was on an arena stage in Sydney, playing rhythm guitar in her brother’s band, Steve Earle & the Dukes. She spent about a year and a half on tour with her brother, and then returned to Nashville to start a career of her own as a country/ folk singer/songwriter. “I was 30-years-old and asking/seeking a recording deal in Nashville.At that age it was like asking God to turn back the world clock.” Mark Stuart went to the finest of music schools, he started his schooling listening and admiring his uncle’s guitar playing and his dad’s fiddling. By age 15 he would find himself

Back for another round on July 30 are Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart. playing in the school of honky tonks and beer joints in and around Nashville in his dad’s band. Mark was off the road when he met Stacey and that very night he would play the first note of her music never leaving her side. Mark

still somehow found the time to work on his own music recording his solo record and touring. Mark, as well, spent some time in the Dukes in the 1990s. Like Earle, he recalls it as a time of glamour: appearing on the Tonight Show with

Jay Leno, and MTV. “I had someone tuning my guitar, strapping on my guitar,” he said. “Now we carry our stuff three flights up in the Red Roof Inn.” Over the years Stacey and Mark have learned so much from each other. Their songs are the diaries of their life — good times and bad, thereby completing the love they have. Together they share the full load of getting by day-by-day. They’ve gone on to release their duo albums, Never Gonna Let You Go in 2003 and S&M Communion Bread in 2005, and their Gearle Records 2008 release Love from Stacey and Mark which is available at thehir live shows only. While, no doubt, each still remains an individual solo artist with solo releases, such as the 2008 release of Mark Stuart’s Left of

Wednesday, July 27, 6-8 pm

Nashville and Stacey Earle’s The Ride also in 2008), it is through the respect of each other’s work and years of playing together that they have created their unique sound. And that sound allows each individual to shine through. Stacey and Mark are no doubt together ‘til death do they part. Please be sure to join us for what will be a memorable evening with these two very engaging singer/songwriters. The gig is on Saturday, July 30 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, at 1962 Murray Road. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with show at 8. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or in advance at Shopper’s Drug Mart.

For teens by teens! Text your friends, meet for an evening of performances by local youth.

Taste of Sooke

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he 25th Sooke Fine Arts Show opened on Thursday night with purchasers waiting in line to get into the show and see the latest works from the 275 artists who submitted entries. The adjudicators chose 375 pieces from the 551 artists who responded to the call for entries to the juried art show and sale. The 10-day show was once again staged in the SEAPARC Leisure Complex where a group of talented and hard working volunteers transformed the cavernous space into an amazing gallery. “We had a lovely weekend and a lot of people,” said Sally Manning, show coordinator. “It is a colourful and happy show.” Many Sooke artists stood out as the winners in the 25th Anniversary Artists Awards. They included Patrick Irwin for his acrylic and oil two-dimensional painting “Port Alberni,” Best Two-Dimensional work. The Best Three-Dimensional work award was awarded to Jan Johnson for his “Minotaur Overseeing Intake,” while Debbie Clarkson took the award for the Best Photography for her “La Habana Elegante #3.” Dana Sitar’s “When I Do Not Follow the Rules” took the award for Best Fibre. Honourable mentions were given to Chuck Minten for his “Circle of Friends” wood table and Anne Boquist’s “YoYoTokTik” gourd and found object piece. Other winners include Heather Hamilton’s “Internal Reflections” pendant (Best Jewellery); Jo Ludwig’s “No Title” glass piece (Best Glass); Metchosin’s Judi Dyelle won Best Ceramic for her “White Series #1”; and Jeff Molloy’ for his mixed media piece “A Man of the Cloth. Other honourable mentions went to Debbie Jansen for her fused glass, “Untitled”, Eliza Heminway’s fibre wall piece, “The Haberdasher’s Garden” and Leonard Butt’s “Uchi” raku sculpture. The adjudicators each chose a work for Juror’s Choice. Richard White gave full marks to Nicolas Vandergugten’s lino block print “Bridgework #3”; Grant Leier (substituting for Carol Sabiston) awarded Dee de Wit’s “Still Life with Mango” his kudos; and juror Nixie Barton chose Johannes Landman’s oil painting “Benchwarmer.” Manning said the attendance was keeping in line with past years as were the sales.

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Young ballerina following her dreams of the big stage Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

ocal resident, Emily Albert, is a small town girl with big city dreams. The 13-year-old ballerina has recently been accepted into the prestigious Goh Ballet in Vancouver, to train for the summer in the International Summer Intensive Program, and throughout the next school year in the Junior Pre-professional Program. She became inspired to start dancing five years ago, after watching the Cinderella ballet at the Royal Theatre with her nanny (grandmother). Albert said the idea of ballet enthralled her, and she immediately knew her lifelong dream

would be to become a professional ballerina. “I just love the idea of it,” Albert said. “The way you express with your body, and basically everything.” It also seems like the passion for ballet courses through her veins, as her nanny danced with the National Ballet for about 10 years. The Goh Ballet is the first step into the professional realm for Albert, but she has been working towards it diligently for years. Since October, Albert has been dancing at the Victoria Academy of Ballet. She busses into Victoria five days a week after school, doing her homework on the way to ballet class. Albert usually dances

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Emily Albert has big ambitions. for about three hours before busing back home to Sooke. “She’s been doing it since October, and she hasn’t complained once, so I’m pretty proud of her,” said Albert’s mother, Paula. When asked if she’s

happy with her skill level, Albert said she will always look to improve. “I’m pretty happy with it, but you always have those things that you definitely want to improve on. You’re never fully satisfied.” The young ballerina

takes her art seriously, and hopes to one day grace the stage of some of the most renowned ballets in the world. “Two places that I’d really want to go is either the New York City Ballet of the Royal Ballet in England,” Albert said. Roles she would like to dance when she becomes an industry name, include the Arabian and the Waltz of the Flowers in the Nutcracker or the main part in Coppélia. Although Albert has been accepted into the Goh Ballet, she has an audition next month for the Alberta Ballet. Depending on the outcome of the audition, Albert maybe headed to the Lower Mainland or B.C.’s neighbouring province.

Pickin’ and strummin’ for the Lord Bluegrass gospel show slated for Jan. 26 Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror

Bluegrass gospel music is a genre of American folk music that began in the 18th century. It is characterized by dominant vocals, often with a strong use of harmony, and Christian lyrics. It is rooted in mountain

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Pearl Lacey and Janet McTavish to perform.

music, black spiritual music and folk traditions. Many bluegrass artists have turned to gospel music at times and among them are such recognizable names such as Ricky Skaggs, Carl Perkins, Flatt & Scruggs, Patty Loveless, B.C.’s Jim Byrnes and scores more. On Saturday, Jan. 26, gospel music will ring out at the Sooke Baptist Church. Eric Day

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The Pastor's Pen Epiphany: In most Christian churches, a festival (Jan. 6) commemorating the revealing of Jesus as the Christ to the Gentiles in the persons of the Three Wise men (Magi or Kings) at Bethlehem. Unfortunately, for most of us, the story ends at this point, leaving us closed to our own epiphanies. What epiphanies you well may ask, because God beckons us quietly, gently, as opposed to the market place with its bright and gaudy packaging, loud music and constant repetition. God rarely knocks someone off his horse, as He did St. Paul, no, we have to be aware of life around us, particularly the people we meet along the way. This is becoming ever more dif¿cult, loaded down as we are with the latest electronic gadgets and faced with the endless distractions we have to deal with constantly. If we wish to meet this quiet God, this gentle God then we have to initiate some quiet, gentle time in our own lives or it isn’t going to happen, it’s that simple! Larry Rumsby St. Rose of Lima

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Sooke Garden Club: Hibernating garden-style It is January, nature’s time of rest for wildlife and for all growing things. Gardeners everywhere are taking a well earned rest too, curled up in our armchairs with seed catalogues and such. We are not really asleep, but merely taking a deep breath while awaiting the glorious explosion of Spring colours we planted as bulbs just a few short months ago. Perhaps even dreaming of lazy Summer days relaxing around pools and ponds and

the soothing sounds of trickling water. Somewhere in that reverie slips the realization that if that dream is to become a present reality, now is the time for us to start preparations. But where do you begin. It might help to join the Sooke Garden Club to share information on all things garden related; especially as our Jan. 23 meeting will have Dave Jewitt, owner of Ponds Victoria as our speaker, featuring “Ponds & Water Features”.

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Jubilee Hospital ) and smaller home gardens, incorporating streams, falls and water walls. Please note that we have changed our meeting place to St. Rose of Lima Church, at 2191 Townsend Rd. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 p.m. Thanks to St. Rose of Lima we now enjoy a one level, fully accessible, safe, warm and intimate space, which suits our needs and we love it, and so do our speakers. Just a few of the treats in store featuring this year’s speakers: Author

Carolyn Herriott, the Zero-Mile Diet; Lynda Dowling — Lavender & Herbs; Robin Sturley — Seed Saving; Glen Thelin — Taming the Overgrown Garden; as well as parlour shows and contests; summer garden teas, off-site field trips and plant sales. We are an active club and new members are always welcome. Do come and check us out online: www. sookegardenclub.ca, Or email: Sooke.gardenclub@yahoo.com Submitted by P. Day

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pepper. Boil macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain and rinse with hot water and drain again. Cut most of the sausages into half-inch pieces, leaving about 6 sausages whole. Brown the cut and whole sausages and remove from the drippings. Remove seeds and stem from the green pepper and cut into thick slices. Add to sausage dripping and cook until tender. Remove the peppers and arrange the cooked macaroni, green peppers and cut sausages in layers in the casserole dish (tip here, put

parchment paper in the dish for easier clean up). Melt the butter in the drippings and add flour and blend with whisk and add milk, stirring until thickened. Add half the grated cheese to the rue (flour and milk) until just melted. Remove from heat and pour sauce over the macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. Top the remaining casserole with whole sausages. Bake uncovered in a 350’ F. oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and vary with olives, tomatoes or what you fancy. Return and bake until the

Church. Day said the community of Coombs has a gospel festival which is very well received and he feels people in Sooke could be equally enthusiastic with this music genre.

cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. Serve with a fresh salad and enjoy. This casserole can be made ahead of time and put in the oven when you come home from work. Casseroles can be varied with chicken with mushrooms, peppers, onions or beef with onions, tomatoes, mushrooms. Make it fit with what you have available in the kitchen and garden. Go vegetarian and have only your choice of vegetables, mushrooms and cheese. For further information or requests please contact Ellen Lewers at: mrslewersfarmhouse@shaw.ca

Day said their style of bluegrass gospel is “about the music, not religion.” The concert at the Sooke Baptist Church, at 7110 West Coast Road, begins at 8 p.m.

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Porch will open the show and along with the vocals they will be playing guitar, mandolin and bass. Just Us is Day’s group comprised of Day on guitar, Steve Harrison playing banjo, Paul Lange on mandolin and Jeff Ellis on bass. They come together through a mutual love of bluegrass music from points all over Southern Vancouver Island. This is the first time for a strictly gospel show at the Baptist

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The Sooke Animal Food and Rescue Society (SAFARS) has instituted a program that uses animal therapy to encourage pro-social behaviour in youth. The Feral Kitten Whisper Program currently has nine participants who work with feral kittens for the purpose of rehabilitation. M a r g a r i t a Dominguez, SAFARS president, said the kitten whisperers play and cuddle with the feral kittens to get them accustomed to human interaction. The kittens usually arrive to SAFARS fearful, hissing, scratching and biting. The process of habituation is necessary to make sure the feral kittens are adoptable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kittens, in the end, it was so nice when you see them playing like regular kittens and not always hiding under the blankets,â&#x20AC;? Dominguez said. According to Dominguez, the program fosters healing in children who are bullied or discriminated against. She said the children identify with the animals that they are

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their new homes, building public awareness, and fundraising. Aliisa Adler, 13, is an avid participant of the kitten whisper program. She said has seen changes in fellow kitten whisperers, who come to the program very quiet and reserved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just changes a person because it makes them a lot happier, and then they can think more of themselves, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just calming.â&#x20AC;? Adler, who owns two cats that were abandoned as kittens, said it has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazingâ&#x20AC;? to help save the lives of

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heavy industrial activity. “They can build trusses for houses, recycling, it’s heavy industrial, things that you can’t do on light industrial or commercial property,” Marilyn Andreychuk said of possible use of the land. Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce president Lynn Kelly said the industrial park is a welcome addition to the community. Jan. 14, 2004 Teenagers, fire department rescue woman from river Sooke Potholes were the scene of a dramatic rescue Sunday evening after a lone female fell into the icy Sooke River. According to Sooke Fire Chief Bob Kelsey, the Sooke resident, who lives close the Potholes, had been hiking by herself along the Sooke River Road side of the river when she stumbled and fell into the swift water. The woman, wearing a track suit, boots and touque, was carried downstream by the very cold river water, calling for help as she went. A pair of 17-year-old high school students from Victoria, out looking for a fishing spot, saw the woman fall in. They knew where she was because they heard her cries. Ryland Bennett and Dave Gill jumped into the river further upstream because in

Jan. 15, 1986 We need 80 street lights in Sooke A minimum of 80 street lights are needed to make the streets of Sooke safe, according to the Sooke detachment of the RCMP. St. Bob Baker and Const. Ross Davidson, in a joint presentation to the Sooke Forum Council said: “We feel that it is just a matter of time before there is a tragic pedestrian accident or serious crime due to the lack of lighting on our streets.” The officers said Port Renfrew, with a fraction of the population of Sooke has six more street lights than Sooke’s nine, while Jordan River, with five lights, has almost as many as Sooke. Jan. 14, 1998 Sooke beckons to business with industrial parks Sooke may soon see an influx of industry to the area and much needed jobs that come with it. Richard and Marilyn Andreychuk are now selling lots at an industrial park subdivision. In addition, the Sooke Renfrew Forestry Society is pushing hard to create a value added forest centre on Crown land. The Andreychuks have recently listed seven lots, ranging in size from .370.88 acres, at their Sooke River Road industrial park. The park permits

the spot where the woman was clinging, the bush was too rough, the current too swift and the water was waist deep. Bennett, an Oak Bay high school student, led the 43-year-old woman to the Phillips Road side of the river because reaching the original side wasn’t possible due to the dense brush and lack of shoreline. Gill followed. Jan. 16, 2008 Seniors to lose care home Eighty-one-year-old Alvin Gauley has had his share of grief. Last fall his wife of 61 years died and a few months later he suffered a heart attack. After a couple of months at a Cowichan hospital, he found a

beautiful care facility in Sooke at the Eagles Bluff Lodge. It was everything his family was looking for. He has only been a resident at the lodge a month-and-a-half, but his grandson, Jay Bessembinders, said his grandfather felt it was “like a home.” Now, he and 10 other elderly residents, between the ages of 80-94, will be looking for a new home. The elderly residents of the private intermediate care facility on McMillan Road in the Whiffin Spit area were told they would have to be out by the end of February. “We were just getting him settled and someone is tugging the rug out from under our feet,” said Bessembinders.

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Football teams preparing for fall season EMCS football program starting up offseason training Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

The Edward Milne community school football program will be holding off-season training to prepare for the fall season. “Football is a year-round sport at the high school level, and when we’re not playing football, we’re getting ready to play football,”

said Richard Whiteley, program head coach. The football/rugby off-season training camp will begin on Jan. 14 until the end of February, and will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at EMCS field. Training will be administered by Matt Mortenson, rugby coach, and Nathan Lowther, football coach. The camp is open to all EMCS students and Grade 8 students from Journey middle school. For each session, students will be broken into three groups and each group will rotate through different programming: weight room fun-

damentals, high intensity interval training and ball control skills. The sessions will begin with group dynamic warm ups and will finish with games. Whiteley said the football and rugby programs are encouraging players to engage in both sports. “They’re fairly similar, and rugby is in the spring and football is in the fall. It keeps them active, it keeps their strength up.” Football spring training camp will be hosted in May. Looking for players The football program

is also recruiting players for their senior and junior teams. “We’re looking for senior players, so players who are going into Grade 11 and Grade 12,” Whiteley said. “If you’ve never played before, but you’re interested in the game, and would like to come and check it out, you’re more than welcome to contact me.” He said nobody will be expected to perform beyond their capabilities. “Our mission statement is basically to put them in the best position to succeed,” Whiteley said. “We will find where their

skill level is at, help them attain a higher skill level and use them in the skill level they develop or already have.” For the junior team, Whiteley said they are looking for students going into Grades 8, 9 and 10. All players will see time on the field. Call out to volunteers Due to the costs of running a football program, the teams are in need of volunteers to help with fundraising. “The high school needs fundraising help because we need to travel, and travelling to and from different

schools in different cities takes busses and busses cost money,” Whiteley said. “The gear, as it ages, we need to replace it, and there’s some gear that needs to be replaced no matter what we do.” There is also a need for volunteers to help on game day, to hold the stick and help with set up and take down. An equipment manager is also needed to assist players with equipment and ensure it is in tip top shape. To join the football team or volunteer, contact Whiteley at: front2steel@yahoo. ca.

Local soccer players sing national anthem Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

Girls from the Sooke Soccer Club represented Sooke at a regional tournament on Jan. 4 at the Westhills Turf Field at Bear Mountain Stadium. Twelve players from the U12 Sooke Strikers, and other club teams, sang the national anthem before two games at the Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association Fifth Annual All-star Games. They also volunteered as ball girls. According to Laura Lockhart, U12 Sooke Strikers coach, a Sooke women’s

team was expected to play, but did not get nominated on time. As a result, Sooke’s young players represented the region and the future of women’s soccer. Lockhart said their first rendition of the national anthem was met with nervousness, which later dissipated in the second round. “They were kind of nervous to sing, but they belted it out the second time,” she said. The tournament also gave the girls an opportunity to observe a higher level of play. “It was a very good experience to see really good

naments coming up and they really enjoyed just running around and retrieving the balls for the ladies,” she added.

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Local skate pair aim for Japan Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

Sooke’s figure skating duo have earned enough points to compete at the Four Continents in Japan, one of the top three events in the figure skating world. Leonardo Maekawa, 20, and sister, Pilar, 18, earned enough points from the Golden Spin of Zagreb in Croatia to attend the Four Continents in February. “This is one of the three most important competitions in the figure skating world and Pilar and Leonardo are the first skaters ever to qualify to this competition in the entire Vancouver Island,” said mother, Conchita

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL UPDATE The senior boys won their league home game against Vic High last week. Grade 11 post Quinn Yates led all scorers, with 22 points and 18 rebounds. Senior guard, Chris Shankar, had 17 points and Grade 11 guard, Sean McKenzie, chipped in 11 points, including two big free throws in the final 35 seconds to seal the win. EMCS is now 1-1 in league play. Losing by 2 to the Esquimalt Dockers before Christmas. The team resumes league play Tuesday, Jan. 15, when they travel to Pacific Christian. As well, the senior boys are participating in the Esquimalt fire tournament on Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19. Sooke fans are in for a treat this season as both SMU, number one in B.C., and Lambrick Park, number three in B.C., will both travel to Milnes Landing to play this month. Triple header at EMCS There will be a triple header basketball game at EMCS on Thursday, Jan. 17. Games are as follows: Junior boys at 4:15 p.m. Junior girls at 5:45

p.m. Senior boys vs. South

Both the EMCS and community teams need volunteers:

Maekawa, via email. “They will bring Sooke and Victoria to the world.” Leonardo and Pilar will be hosting a fundraiser and autograph session at the Grizzlies vs. Cowichan Valley hockey game on Jan. 18 at the Bear Mountain Arena. “They will open the game and at the end will do an autograph session. Everybody is welcome. Also for all the followers who would like to watch them skate, they will perform one of their competitive routines in one of the intermissions.” The Four Continents sees competitors from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania.

EMCS needs: Coachs, Equipment Manager and Fundraisers

Sooke Seahawks need:: Coachs, Fundraisers No previous experience necessary and you don’t have to have a child/player on one of the teams to come out and help. We’ll provide the training you need. Please contact Richard Whiteley at front2steel@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping!

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Goodbye to Daphne Churchill; Hello to Paul Block

hank you for all the memories... I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the privilege of being able to work with you, the families and students in the Sooke School District for the past 34 years. Through my work as a teacher and administrator I have had a wonderful career working with the students and their families in our district. As I retire from this work I take with me the most delightful memories of individuals and groups with whom I have had the pleasure to share time and learning. The one thing I know for certain is that we are always learning and growing. I know that I will continue to learn and extend my own horizons. I wish all of you, the past and future SD62 students successful futures as you move forward in your own lives. You have the power to do something remarkable. Thank you for the wonderful memories. – Daphne Churchill Q

am truly privileged for the opportunity to lead such an innovative, dynamic and deeply committed learning community at WestShore Centre for Learning and Training. I look forward to working with our staff and community partners to further provide quality educational opportunities and develop positive relationships with all of our students, parents and the greater WestShore community. – Paul Block, Principal Q

Fast Forward to Graduation

February 4 - June 27, 2013 What Is Distributed Learning? If you haven’t given Distributed Learning a try, then now is the time to explore your potential as a learner! Distributed Learning (DL) allows everyone to have access to their education anywhere and anytime. Through the flexibility of learning outside of the traditional classroom it allows you to learn at a distance from your teacher whether you are working at home, you are attending another school or you are in a mobile phase of your life. At WestShore Centre we offer Distributed Learning courses to students in grades 10 to 12 or for adults who are: returning to upgrade for graduation, improving their academic status for registration at a post secondary school/college, improving their skills for the career they have now or for those wishing to be lifelong learners. It is not always feasible for learners to take time away from work, families or other studies to gain the education they desire. That is why the Distributed Learning model works so well for so many people and why it is now one of the fastest-growing forms of education in the province of British Columbia. At WestShore we are able to offer you a full range of courses through the DL model.

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Distributed Learning offers an engaging learning environment with access to our incredible WestShore teaching staff. The majorityy of our courses are offered on-line in computer-based environments; however, we also have paper-based courses if that suits your learning preference.

The Future is at WestShore This program of choice utilizes the newest blend of technology and education available. The students are afforded many hands-on experiences with new and emerging technologies while working to complete their grade curriculum. Students in this grade 9, 10 and 11 program stay as a cohort so that they are able to build strong relationships with each other and create a vibrant learning community. The energetic staff works hard to ensure an excellent blend of the academic, social and emotional growth for each student. If this sounds like the program for you, please contact the school and we will provide you with more details about this exciting way to learn.

First Nations Grad Program Connection to community is a priority in this program. Students participate in career

It is never too late to graduate from high school! WestShore’s Fast Forward to Graduation program offers non-graduated adults an opportunity to graduate in one semester. Enjoy the small class size and great location in Colwood. Many adult students have successfully completed high school using this student focussed program. Semesters run September to January and February to June. Instructor: Andrew Still

fairs, field trips, attend First Nations community events and partner with local First Nations artists for art class. You will be able to complete all of your graduation requirements. Instructor: Loni Skelton

Advanced Placement On-line Are you planning to go to College or University? Why not try Advanced Placement (AP) courses on-line so that you can gain University credits for free, and at the same time, you can help pave your way to your post secondary learning? We currently offer AP English 12, AP French 12 and AP Calculus 12 as Distributed Learning courses. These courses are designed to prepare you to be successful on the Advanced Placement 12 examinations, which are written in May of each year. The courses offer you the AP curriculum, and the necessary concepts and skills you need to cover the content as well as offering you the opportunity to practice with old exams and review ideas

with your teacher.

Creative Choices Art 11 & 12 Art class will give you the opportunity to explore the principles and elements of art through drawing, painting and print making. Carpentry Students construct a variety of projects for members of the community. Students learn workplace safety and basic carpentry and joinery skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Social Justice 12 This is a self-paced course for those who are passionate about today’s world and want to explore the “issues of the day” while earning high school graduation credits. Introductory to Spanish 10, 11 or Italian 11 Take an introduction language course in Spanish or Italian and learn the basics from greetings and language structures to expressions and cultural understanding.

Cross Enrolment

Did you know that for grades 10-12 you can attend multiple schools and programs to allow for maximum learning opportunities. You can even go to college while attending high school. See Camosun ad, back page.

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Foundations of Math 11

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Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

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Social Studies & Sciences Science 10

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Social Studies 11

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If you are taking courses with us, WestShore has teacher support for you at Edward Milne Community School. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Contact us for further information.

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Afterschool & Evening Classes Afterschool - 3:30 to 5:30 pm Evening - 6:00 to 8:30 pm, or 6:30 to 9:00 pm

Storefront Tutorial Support Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate, through our school, Juan de Fuca Distributed Learning. Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning. Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest. One-on-one or Small Group Assistance with homework and assignments is available at the Westshore Storefront located at the Goldstream Campus.

It’s Convenient! Juan de Fuca on-line courses that fit into your schedule.

Adults! Take the courses you need to complete graduation requirements or improve your job skills.

Secondary School Students! Personalize your timetable, work ahead or finish early. Achieve the pre-requisites you need for post-secondary education.

Call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor. Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

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Medical Terminology

Instructor: Angela Kemna

This very intensive course will help you develop a solid knowledge of medical terms. Develop a basic understanding of body systems, anatomy, and medical disorders. This course is a fundamental prerequisite for many positions in the medical field. Expect extensive homework. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for VIHA and the Medical Transcription Program.

Tuesdays & Fridays 6:00 – 8:30 pm Jan. 29 – Apr. 23 May 7 – Jul 26 Program Fee: $450 Text: $100, The Language of Medicine, 9th Ed. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

Medical Transcription The focus of the Medical Transcription Program is the use of digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports, emphasizing a functional and comprehensive review of English usage and Medical Terminology. Learners will practice editing and proofreading techniques while building word processing skills and increasing their typing speed.

The program combines traditional in-class training with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility, or on-line organization. The Program consists of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.

Program Fee: $1870

Medical Office Assistant Procedures

Registration fee: $50 (non–refundable)

Learn office procedures, medical records, communications, how to assist physicians and the importance of confidentiality.

Digital Medical Transcription

Medical Office Assistant

Discuss the importance of patient record confidentiality, the legal relationships between physicians and patients. Using computers and medical transcription equipment, you will learn how to transcribe medical reports, dictating practices, as well as efficient use of medical references and professional ethics are emphasized and practiced throughout. Medical Transcription Practicum:

Materials: $380, (includes books, CD’s & WAV pedal, USB headphones)

A skilled Medical Office Assistant is an invaluable asset to any medical office, able to work smoothly and efficiently with medical professionals and patients while performing a range of office duties. If you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, this program will provide you with the skills to get started in this exciting career.

Designed for adult students who already have prior computer and typing skills, this program consists of four core topics which total 80 hours, Basic Medical Terminology for Information Session MOA’s, Medical Medical Transcription and Medical Office Assistant Office Assistant Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Procedures, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Computerized 102-814 Goldstream Avenue Medical Billing and Medical Keyboarding. the instructor to find a suitable Basic Medical Terminology placement for a minimum of 40 for MOA’s hours of practical work experience. This course introduces you to basic Program Prerequisites: medical terms you may encounter Applicants must fulfill the following in a medical office or clinic. This course is offered as a prerequisite prerequisites for acceptance into for Medical Office Assistant the program: Procedures but does not fulfill • English 12 or equivalent entry outcomes into VIHA and most • Medical Terminology (proof of college programs. 75% within the last 3 years or Adult students who have completed assessment) the 60 hour Medical Terminology • Good computer and word course within the past 3 years, with processing skills (documentation 75% or better are not required to or assessment is required) take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course. • Expect regular homework. Over 700 dictation minutes out of class work expected. Once the classroom instruction is completed, and learners have fulfilled the required practicum prerequisites, you will work with

Medical Billing & Keyboarding Learn computerized medical billing and scheduling using OSLER Medical Systems. A comprehensive medical billing program with varied and up-to-date modules that will assist the MOA in the medical office. Keyboarding speed and accuracy is a portion of this medical program and vital to an MOA. Instructor: Lee Price Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Option A Feb. 11 – June 5 Program Fee: $1100 Registration fee: $50 (non –refundable) Book: Medical Terminology – A short Course 6th Ed. & Materials: $150 Option B Apr. 3 – June 5 Program Fee: $800 Registration fee: $50 (non–refundable) Materials: $100 Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

How to Apply for Career Programs Complete an application form; meet with the advisor, include all relevant documentation and $50 registration fee. Remainder of program fees are required on acceptance. Download an application from our website www.westshorecentre.com

Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Jan. 17 - June 25

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DAY & EVENING CLASSROOM ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Subjects

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Evening

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Mathematics Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

W/F

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10

Tu/Th

Pre-Calculus 11

M/Th

Foundations of Math 11

Tu/Th

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

Tu/Th

M/W M/W Tu/Th

Pre-Calculus 12

Tu/Th

Social Studies & Sciences Science 10

Tu/Th

Social Studies 11

M/Tu/Th

Biology 12

M/W

Chemistry 11

If you are taking courses with us, WestShore has teacher support for you at Edward Milne Community School. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Contact us for further information.

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Sustainable Resources 12

W/F

Science & Technology 11

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English English 10

Tu/Th

English 12

Tu/W

Communications 12

Tu/Th

M/W

Electives Art 11 or 12

First Nations Art 11/12 Carpentry 11/12

W/F

Accounting 11

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Information Technology 10

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Data Management 12 (DM12)

Business Information Management 12

Entrepreneurship 12

Drama, Film, Television 12

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Day Classes

On-line Academic Courses

AM - 8:45 to 11:30 PM - noon to 3:00

Classes start each month.

Afterschool & Evening Classes Afterschool - 3:30 to 5:30 pm Evening - 6:00 to 8:30 pm, or 6:30 to 9:00 pm

It’s Convenient! Juan de Fuca on-line courses that fit into your schedule.

Adults! Take the courses you need to complete graduation requirements or improve your job skills.

Secondary School Students! Personalize your timetable, work ahead or finish early. Achieve the pre-requisites you need for post-secondary education.

Call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor. Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

DO YOU LIVE IN SOOKE?

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Medical Terminology

Instructor: Angela Kemna

Tuesdays & Fridays 6:00 – 8:30 pm Jan. 29 – Apr. 23 May 7 – Jul 26 Program Fee: $450 Text: $100, The Language of Medicine, 9th Ed. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

Program Fee: $1870

Medical Office Assistant Procedures

Registration fee: $50 (non–refundable)

Learn office procedures, medical records, communications, how to assist physicians and the importance of confidentiality.

Digital Medical Transcription

Medical Office Assistant

Materials: $380, (includes books, CD’s & WAV pedal, USB headphones)

Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Jan. 17 - June 25

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Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, use various typing programs and MS Word to improve your typing skills and increase your speed and accuracy. Learn the main features, text enhancements and proofing tools of Word 2010 to produce professional business letters and documents. Timed typing exercises will be conducted each class.

This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructor: Leaoni Webb

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Fee: $225 - Text: $25

Classes are Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 pm Jan 19 & 20 Feb 16 & 17 Mar 9 & 10 Mar 23 & 24 Apr 6 & 7 Apr 20 & 21 May 11 & 12 May 25 & 26 Jun 15 & 16

Bookkeeping Basics Learn the fundamentals of the manual double entry bookkeeping system. Learn how to maintain a set of books and understand the principles involved. Instructor: Dermott Crofton Classes are Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 pm Feb 6 - Mar 27 Fee: $275 - Text: $100 - Basic Bookkeeping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An Office Simulation

Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply Accounting Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects. The last 5 classes are on Simply Accounting. Instructor: Dermott Crofton Classes are Thursdays & Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pm Feb 7 - Mar 28

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Air Brakes Certification Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brakeequipped vehicle. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements

Forklift Training This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Please bring a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to class.

Fee: $200

Location: WestShore Annex

Classes are Saturday, 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm Jan 19 Feb 23 Mar 23 Apr 27 May 11 Jun 22

Classes are Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 pm Jan 19 & 20 Feb 16 & 17 Mar 16 & 17 Apr 20 & 21 May 25 & 26 Jun 15 & 16

Fee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting

Community Garden WestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project. Garden Boxes are available to rent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go to www.victoriay.com for more information.

101â&#x20AC;&#x201C;814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC â&#x20AC;˘ 250-391-9002 â&#x20AC;˘ www.westshorecentre.com

WestShore Centre for Learning & Training

Camosun in the West Shore... just minutes from home!

Indigenous Studio Arts

Academic Writing Introduction Strategies to Politics

Child Development

Philosophy of Sex and Love

Mondays 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm Feb 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 13 (ART 106-001)

Tuesdays 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm Feb 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 14 (ENGL 151-021)

Wednesdays 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm Feb 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 15 (PSC 105-002)

Thursdays 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm Feb 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 16 (PSYC 150-004)

Thursdays 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm Feb 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 16 (PHIL 104-001)

By introducing you to Indigenous approaches to art, you will discover the transformative power of creativity through traditional Indigenous art forms. Masks, drums, button blankets and storytelling are all traditional forms for Indigenous cultures; ďŹ nd out how these are still relevant today.

This versatile course transfers into every BC university and college as an equivalent to ďŹ rst year university English. It is a required course within many of Camosunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diploma programs, such as Business Admin., Criminal Justice, Environmental Technology, Nursing, Sport Management, and more.

This course examines some basic concepts in political science. Using examples from various countries, it introduces students to the nature of politics, government, the state, constitutions, international politics, political economy, human rights, and the process of democracy. It also examines diďŹ&#x20AC;erent perspectives for understanding and evaluating the political world.

This psychology course will help you discover how children grow and develop physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically from infancy to middle childhood. There will be an emphasis on a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs at any given age and stage, with a discussion on how these needs can best be met.

This course introduces students to philosophy through an exploration of love and sex, by examining the history of concepts and ideals of love; evaluating ethics around issues such as abortion, adultery, pedophilia, and birth control; exploring biological versus environmental causes of sexual orientation; and investigating the value of monogamy.

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Reader’s Photo of the Week The sun setting over the ocean at Whiffin Spit on the winter solstice. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Ellen Bergerud. Please send your good quality jpeg photos to: editor@ s o o k e n e w s m i r ro r. com

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Make your pitch to the “Dragons”

The popular CBC show Dragon’s Den is seeking entrepreneurs who want to face the Dragons with their ideas. During January and into February, the producers are hitting the

road with audtiion tour stops in Nanaimo, Saltspring Island and Victoria. Pitches must be no longer than five minutes. If selected, the entrepreneuars will face the

Dragons in Toronto. Auditions will be held in Victoria at the Victoria Marriott from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 2. If you have questions, please email dragons@ cbc.ca.

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2013 - 14 Student RegistraƟon New Student RegistraƟon Grades K-12 January 28 – February 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please Bring:

• Proof of Age • Proof of Residence Student registraƟon takes place at your local Neighbourhood school school. NEW FRENCH IMMERSION (Grade K or 1) register at: École Millstream Elementary School (parent informaƟon night is Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. at the school) École Poirier Elementary School (parent informaƟon night is Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. at the school) École John Stubbs Memorial School (parent informaƟon night is Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. at the school) LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (Grade 6) register at: École John Stubbs Memorial School (parent informaƟon night is Jan. 24, 7:00 p.m. at the school)

One card. Many services. The new BC Services Card is part of government’s plan to modernize BC’s health care system. It replaces your CareCard, can be combined with your driver’s licence, and also acts as your photo ID. It’s more convenient and more secure, with enhanced features to protect your personal information. And getting yours is easy. Starting February 15, 2013, and for the next five years, you can simply enrol when renewing your driver’s licence. And even if you don’t drive, you can enrol at the nearest location where driver’s licences are issued. To learn more visit: BCServicesCard.ca

NATURE KINDERGARTEN (at Sangster Elementary School): Parent InformaƟon sessions: Sat., January 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon at Sangster Elementary School Wed., January 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Sangster Elementary School Nature Kindergarten applicaƟons will be accepted starƟng at 8:00 a.m., Tues., February 5 at the Sooke School Board Oĸce. ApplicaƟon forms will only be available at parent informaƟon sessions and aŌer 8:00 a.m. on February 5. 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 School Board Oĸce on Jacklin Road and on our website.

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There’s a new way to experience Shaw. Visit the new Shaw Retail Store on the upper level in Uptown. Grand opening Saturday January 19. Drop by for a special in-store offer and the chance to win some great prizes. For more details visit shaw.ca/retail