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T’Sou-ke acquires land in pre-treaty agreement
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The two 60-hectare properties awarded to the T’Sou-ke Nations are lots 40 and 41 on the above map.
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Every penny counts Five-year-old Oliver clutches two jars full of coins which he brought in to give to the Sooke Food Bank. It was a family effort. The Sooke News Mirror is accepting donations of non-perishable food and coins for the local food bank.
The T’Sou-ke Nation calls it Sacred Mountain and the area holds a special place in their cultural heritage. The valleys and hills stretched out across what is now known as Broom Hill, are all in the traditional lands of the T ‘Sou-ke Nation. It is one of the places where the band hunted, gathered and lived. On February 26,
the province signed a agreement which would see the band, over time, acquire two 60-hectare (296 acres) parcels of Crown land. The two lots, Section 40 and 41, lie in the area between Otter Point Road near Poirier Lake and Cedar Park Place in Sooke. One 60-hectare parcel was transfered to the T’Sou-ke Nation at the signing of the Incremental Treaty Agreement and the remaining parcel will be transfered when the
band signs the agreementin-principle, one of the steps in the final treaty process. These benefits are considered an advance by B.C. of a portion of the provincial share of a future treaty settlement package. “It’s good to get the land back,” said T’Sou-ke Chief Gordon Planes. “We have to go through quite a process. It is one step of many, we have a lot of work to do.” What the land will be used
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Up Sooke SPRING AHEAD GET READY FOR spring. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday, Mar. 9 before you go to sleep. Replace your smoke detector battery and check your vehicle’s headlights at the same time.
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T’Sou-ke and Scia’new given lands Cont’d from page 1 for will be determined by the T’Sou-ke community said Planes. He said environmental concerns and ensuring the land was there for future generations was his main concern. “It’s an act of faith from the province,” he said. “A lot of land, part of the Douglas Treaty, was taken away from us.” The lands will be
transferred in fee simple and will be subject to provincial and federal laws, as well as being subject to local government zoning and taxation. The T’Sou-ke Nation is one of five First Nations bands that comprise the Te-mexw Treaty Association formed in 1995 when they entered the treaty process. The other bands include The Songhees Nation
(Esquimalt); Scia’new Nation (Beecher Bay); Malahat Nation and the Snaw-naw-as Nation (Nanoose). The Scia’new Nation will receive 67 hectares located between the District of Sooke and Metchosin, bounded by Nagle and Connie Roads. Juan de Fuca Regional Director Mike Hicks said he is “delighted for Chief Planes and the
T’Sou-ke First Nation. “I know they will be a great addition to the neighbourhood,” said Hicks. Hicks said the zoning is Rural A, which means, if it were to be developed there would be a 10-acre minimum lot size for one house and one accessory building, or if it was a strata it could potentially have four houses on 10 acres.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT STARTING AT 7 a.m. on Friday, March 15, Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations for campgrounds with reservable inventory. In total, there are over 4,500 reservable sites. INDIVIDUAL SITES ARE available up to three months in advance, while group sites are available up to 12 months in advance. RESERVATIONS CAN BE made through the call centre at 1-800-6899025 for a surcharge of $5 (plus tax). BOOK YOUR FAVOURITE camping spot up to three months in advance on or AFTER MARCH 15 by visiting: www. discovercamping.ca.
ENJOY EACH SUNNY DAY as it comes.
Thumbs Up! TO ALL THE NOMINEES who were recognized for their business excellence at the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce awards night.
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The 2012 Women’s Wellness Show had a display from Tugwell Creek Farm and Meadery and samples were provided to attendees. Presented by the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, the Sooke Women’s Wellness Show will be taking place this year on Sunday March 10 at the Prestige Hotel in Sooke from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors to the show will see the latest fashion and clothing, jewellery and accessories, cosmetics, wellness tips, and much more. The exhibitors at this year’s show are there to help women live a healthier, and happier lifestyle with several seminars on offer. There will also be plenty of door prizes for all attendees! Vendor selection for attending the show included “anything that would really support a woman in her life, in a healthy way. Anything from parenting support to meditation and relaxation,” said Melinda Brake is the chair of the committee organizing the event. This is the second year that the chamber has co-ordinated the event. Last year, it was held at the Sooke Harbour House. As the event grew in popularity, the chamber needed a larger venue which is why this year it will be presented at the Prestige. “Because there’s such a vast variety of information out there, you can pull what you want from (the event). It’s a nice way to have a condensed venue to have access to a large amount of information in a simple format, and to be in an environment where everyone in there has similar ideas.” Men are also welcome to attend, Brake adds, mentioning that last year’s event was also attended by men. Tickets $10 and are available at the door or by calling 250-642-6112. Partial proceeds will be returned to the Sooke Family Resource Society to assist with their program funding. Sooke Women’s Wellness Show takes place at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 6929 West Coast Rd.
No more bullies allowed Pirjo Raits photo
Sooke school students let their thoughts be known on bullying during Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Read Britt Santowksi’s story on page 11.
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February 2013 Sales: Sooke to Sidney Sales are down 21% over February 2012. That is number of sales. Sooke is down only 7% over last February. Sooke had 25 residential sales (including mobiles/ townhouses/condos/single family). 6 under $100,000 (mobiles) 2 $200,000-$300,000 10 $300,000-$400,000 4 $400,000-$500,000 2 $600,000-$700,000 1 $700,000-$800,000 There is movement and a few more showings of the higher priced homes.
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Harbour stroll Two people are seen out enjoying the Sooke boardwalk. The boardwalk, which stretches across Sooke Harbour from Murray Road to Ed Macgregor Park is a favourite place to amble along in the dry weather. It is hoped that one day the boardwalk will encompass more of the shoreline around the harbour.
Home sales up slightly in the Sooke area There were 17 residential single family home sales in Sooke in February with an average price of $409,231, the six month average was $398,474, the lowest price in the Greater Victoria area. The most was 44 sales in Saanich East with an average price of $615,211. No condominiums or townhouses were sold in Sooke. No lots or acreages were reported sold by the Victoria Real Estate Board. Five manufactured homes sold in Sooke with an average price of $58,120, the six month average price was $68,576. Single family residential properties remained on the market 25 per cent longer than in the same month last year. Manufactured homes remained on the market 57 per cent longer than in February of last year. Sales in February were up from the number of sales in January. The real estate board says the typical spring market is picking up and realtors have a more positive outlook. Many buyers are still waiting for prices to drop, and sellers are in a holding pattern regarding the value of their homes.
Calling all Fawlty Towers fans! Sooke Harbour Players is Auditioning for it's 3rd run of Fawlty Towers. "The Builders", "Communication Problems" and a new "Basil the Rat Jr." Auditions will be held at "the Loft" (above Bees Knees & the Reading Room) Tuesday March 12th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Sunday March 17th from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Please come with your best British accent and an idea of which character you would like to play. Any further information required call Steve Anderson (Director)250-920-6428.
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Mary Vine Creek named for frontier midwife Hiking north along the Galloping Goose Trail past Charters River and Todd Creek you might notice a creek running through a culvert beneath the trail draining from Peden Lakes. It’s called Mary Vine Creek, named for a legendary pioneer woman. Her fame arose from her many years ministering to women in childbirth in this frontier land. Born in Kent, England and endowed with a nursing personality, Mary’s first experience as a midwife on these shores came soon after her arrival in 1853 on the sailing vessel Norman Morison.
Aged 28, she was the wife of Thomas Reid and mother of Barbara Ellen. While she was widowed not long after their arrival, women were in short supply and soon she was married again, to Edward Vine, a ship’s pilot. In 1858 Edward Vine purchased land at Pedder Inlet, where he took up farming and running flocks of sheep. As Mary Vine began ministering to births of neighbour families, knowledge of her skills spread and she was in demand as midwife throughout Metchosin, Sooke, Rocky Point and Colwood. It was said that she never lost
either mother or babe. The woods throughout the southern island abounded in cougars (panthers, they were called by the settlers) bears and wolves. Never daunted, Mary Vine set off alone, usu-
ally on foot, responding to mothers counting on the help of a midwife, in this land where medical help was limited at best. She kept a bag packed ready to go when a summons came, and if at night, she carried a coal oil lantern to find her way. It was reported that Mary Vine could out-stare any panther in her path, and on one occasion even took back and butchered a slain sheep from the jaws of a panther that had been at the Vine flock. To head out for a Sooke household, she would skirt Matheson Lake. Her interests
extended beyond these bold ventures; she was particularly interested in developing an apple crop in the new territory, always saving apple seeds and nurturing them into growth. When she fell ill at the age of 82, it was remarkable that although she had herself given birth to only one child, the total of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-greats numbered over 100. In 1907 she was buried in the graveyard of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Metchosin. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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COUNCIL BRIEFS The following items came before District of Sooke council at their regular meeting on Feb. 25. Bylaws: Council introduced and gave first, second and third reading to Bylaw No. 566, Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2013. The bylaw is intended to provide the ability to borrow funds from CIBC to meet current expenditures. Michael Dillabaugh, Director of Finance, stated, “this has never bee used and we see no reason why it would be used this year.” He added, “the cash flow is healthy.” Reports: Transit Bench Advertising Agreement The District of Sooke approved the Amended Transit Bench Advertising Agreement with Island Advertising and authorized the mayor and CAO to execute an
agreement. The original agreement was deemed to be appropriately authorized without a council motion. The amended agreement will see the district benefit by approx. $14,350 over the remaining term of the contract. What was at issue was the fact that Island Advertising had been paying the district $700/yr for garbage removal when in fact it cost the district approx. $4,000. In addition to the financial benefit going forward, the proponent will retroactively pay the district $5,700. Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC)recommendations from Feb. 18, 2013 meeting: • A building application was approved for 6371 West Coast Road. • Council directed staff to proceed with the preparation of a bylaw
to close and remove the highway dedication and dispose of portions of unused gazetted road located at 7707 West Coast Road; and negotiate a direct exchange of the proposed gazetted road to be closed. • A working group will be appointed to review Bylaw No. 65, Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw, 2003. The group will make recommendations to council. • The LUEC will provide recommendations as to when Phased Development Agreement should be utilized. Reports for Information: • Development Cost Charges Project — Pump Station Upgrades. Funds meant for pump station upgrades to the sewer system were mistakenly left out of the budget for
2012 but there is no impact on the actual financial plan bylaw. The upgrades were carried out at a cost of $105,000. District engineer Elizabeth Nelson stated that the upgrades were carried out in 2012 and finished in 2013. Director of Finance Michael Dillabaugh said the money has been in the DCC reserve fund but the project was somehow left out of the capital projects in the 2012 budget. He said the money was approved in the DCC bylaw and the project was included in the capital projects but somehow disappeared from the final budget document. “We’re not short the funding,” he said. No amendment would be required to the bylaw. • The Sooke Fire Rescue Society will be celebrating 100 years of service to the community
in 2013 and they have a number of events planned throughout the year. They will be restoring the 1942 fire truck, participate in the Rotary Spring Auction, a firefighters fitness challenge on May 11, and participation at the Canada Day events. Other events include a show and shine; Sooke Firefighter Centenary Ball; historic display at the museum, a sign promoting the anniversary and commemorative street banners. • A unused trailer in the Kaltasin Works Yard will be considered for use by community non-profit groups. The trailer does require some maintenance. • Council accepted departmental year end reports and they can be viewed on the district website under the agenda for the Feb. 25 meeting.
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POLICE BEAT In the Feb. 6 edition of the Sooke News Mirror, we reported a rash of vehicle thefts happening in the Broomhill and Sunriver areas. On Thursday Feb. 21, the Regional Crime Unit arrested 46-yearold Darin Leslie Hagel of Esquimalt and charged him with 23 counts of theft, possession of stolen property, and mischief. Further charges are anticipated. Hagel has been linked to 21 separate thefts including 11 in Saanich and the remainder in Sooke. Officerssubsequently obtained a search warrant for Hagel and recovered approximately 100 items of suspected stolen property, including a large number of iPods, cell phones, digital cameras and GPS devices.
The accident on the 5900 block of West Coast Road that stopped traffic on the morning of Feb. 27 is still under investigation. The photo on the right shows the two vehicles involved in the accident. If you have any information about a crime that’s been committed‌ Call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line‌.1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Your information will be taken in strictest confidence. Anonymity is protected and you never have to give your name. You will be given a code number. Tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $2,000.00, which are paid to tipsters on an anonymous basis.
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LOOKING BACK A look through the Sooke News Mirror archives: March 5, 2008 SEAPARC upgrades considered The Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) is looking into expanding the Phillips Road Leisure complex and wants your input. Suggested additions for the centre include fitness and aerobic rooms and possibly a viewing lounge. Given the rapid growth in the district and outlying areas, an enhanced recreation complex seems timely. March 5, 2003 Phillips Road gets busy The first phase of the massive, five phase, 650-unit residential development on Phillips Road is getting off to a rocky start. Rock-blasting has started on the 155-hectare property, dubbed Sun River Estates. Sooke’s HHS Drilling and Blasting is doing its job, providing material for the quarry where the rocks will be crushed into road ingredients. The T’Sou-ke Nation had hoped to buy the property to transform it into a public park. And because the land borders the Sooke River,
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For the people, all the people The current District of Sooke council has been warming the seats in the council chambers for almost a year-and-a-half. The councillors are split between those who are new to council and those who are not. With most deliberations, it would appear that the answers are obvious providing all the proper procedures have been followed. There are guidelines in place for most everything. Where council could do better is with those appeals for funds/grants/line items. Council cannot please everyone not should they jump so hard to try. If a Public organization cannot follow service is the grant guidelines, then they should not receive difficult... funding. It’s the same if some developer doesn’t follow the bylaws, their application should be rejected. Council needs to set their priorities and not waver (except under exceptional circumstances). The budget is set and so it should remain, otherwise what’s the point of the whole complicated, long and tedious exercise. Council is not in the business of pleasing special interest groups, developers or organizations. They are in the business of doing what is best for the entire community and taking care of the public purse. We all know each councillor and the mayor were elected by those who believed in their election platforms. Regardless of who sides with who, their job is to Sooke and the residents. Council is supposed to be our watchdog, and they need to look out for the whole community — not just their friends, acquaintances or business associates. Public service is difficult and often thankless, but that’s what each member of council signed up for.
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Grant Road extension is a bad idea Re: Feb 20, 2013 letter from Tom Myrick supporting the 2014 Capital Plan. After reading Mr. Myrick’s letter and the District of Sooke council minutes which show support for the continuation of the Grant Street extension proposal, I worry that Sooke residents may be left with the impression that this a really good idea whose time has come. In my view, and every single Sooke resident I’ve talked to, the truth is the exact opposite. I suspect that the main reason for the apparent lack of opposition to this bad idea is that most people don’t realize what the plan is and its potential negative effects on Sooke. The plan, which council has committed to with a letter of understanding with the provincial highways department, is for there to be a continuous east-west road, running parallel to highway 14, from Phillips Road right through to Grant, where it meets West Coast Road. The ultimate purpose of this new road is to redirect a significant portion of the traffic from the highway onto this new “bypass” road, right through what are now quiet, single family neighbourhoods, and past two schools and a number
of parks where there is probably the highest concentration of kids anywhere in Sooke at 3 p.m. on school days. What’s particularly galling is the fact that this project is so hellishly expensive. This year alone, the small portion of new road from Phillips to the east end of Throupe is projected to cost almost $2 million - this from a total capital budget in 2013 of $3.88 million. Then in following years there’s the cost of a new extension from Church to Grant, and sidewalks and curbs and traffic circles and all the other stuff that comes with a new through road - at least several million more. Just imagine all the sidewalks, boulevards, beautification, parks that could be provided with even a small portion of this money. Before coming to Sooke six years ago, I lived and worked in Vancouver for 38 years. There is not a single neighbourhood in Vancouver that would have allowed such a major road to be imposed upon them. And council, recognizing how nasty the opposition would be, doesn’t even consider such ideas. When I’ve asked long-term Sooke residents why there isn’t any opposition to this plan, they patiently explain
that this was heavily debated about seven to eight years ago, and in the subsequent referendum, voters shot down the idea. Some even go on to to accuse me of getting worried about something that can’t possibly be going ahead, given the negative referendum vote. Notwithstanding all the good work that this council has done in correcting the many mistakes and poor decisions of previous councils, for some reason they have bought into this hugely expensive road project, and have provided absolutely no opportunity for the public to be involved in advising council on capital project spending priorities. Even if council doesn’t want to get into a public debate this late in the budgeting process, they should at least pay attention to the various surveys and polls that clearly show that our priority is not to spend a huge portion of our tax dollars making it easier and faster for cars to get through Sooke. As a minimum, council should put a hold on this expenditure until there has been a serious public discussion about capital spending priorities. Rick Gates Sooke
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We asked: If you were in charge, what would you do to make Sooke Road safer?
They should widen the road to two lanes each way. They’ve been talking about this for years. This would address some of the dangerous spots.
I’d add some lanes and repave the road.
Andrew Morton Sooke
Darla Banner Sooke
Perceiving Sooke “Sooke fine the way it is” letter from A. J. Barber dated Feb. 27 I find it interesting how some people perceive Sooke. I agree that it needs a facelift, some buildings have no hope and need to be rebuilt. As much as we don’t like change we all need to realize that that’s just how it is. Look how far we have come since the first cell phone or fax. So we just need to accept reality. And what’s wrong with creating a nice village atmosphere. It doesn’t have to look like “Vegas,” however, a quaint little village with atmosphere is not a bad thing. We need to create an attraction where people will want to come and visit just as they do In Alberta visiting Jasper, and the more visitors the more they will spend to help support the local businesses. On that note, regarding your comment, let’s support the local business. Yes, I agree, however, some of these people that work in these local businesses need a personality transplant. We built our home here in Sooke and poured a lot of money into a local store and to this day the staff wouldn’t even have a clue who we are. What’s wrong with ’hey Bob, how’s the house going. How are the kids or whatever?’ There’s another place we don’t go into any more as the girls that work there are so miserable we
They need sidewalks all the way down the hill to Saseenos school. For the rest of the road, widen it. Sidewalks are the most important thing.
I’d probably patrol them a lot more. I walk up and down West Coast Road and vehicles go past at speeds a lot higher than the speed limit.
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LETTERS drive to Colwood just to register our vehicles. So, having said that, the so-called little community of Sooke — if it’s wanting to be recognized for “history and character,” I’ve yet to see it. It’s no wonder that Sooke is the way it is when you have letters from people like yourself... saying Sooke is attractive... are you kidding me?... What part? J. Bailey Sooke
No dogs wanted at Pond Park I couldn’t agree more with Mr. Anderson’s letter. I think the Pond Park is fine just the way it is. The trail that runs along the length of Pond Park is a busy trail. It is used by many seniors who find it safer than walking up Church Road, that has a limited sidewalk. And yes, the students from elementary and middle schools do use the trail to get to and from school, also for group walks during the day. I do live right beside the trail and would rather not have this park used as a dog park, I already have dogs wondering up to my front door that are not obeying their owners. I find it hard to believe that we even need a dog park in the middle of Sooke, if it
were downtown Victoria I could see this. I also don’t think there is enough parking available. Because dog owners will drive here rather than walk. As for the agreement with us and the municipality it was signed back to “Sooke” to be used as green space. I feel that it is being considered for a dog park because it is not a suitable piece of land to be sold off and developed as there would be no access to other houses. Other lots by us that used to be septic fields now have been sold off and have houses or duplexes on them. Angela Cameron Sooke
Otter Point Road is dangerous There is an urgent need for Road work to be done on Otter Point Road. I was surprised to see the only work that has been accomplished since we moved here 2 1/2 years ago, was a rock on the edge of the road painted bright pink to warn of the danger, the rock could be removed in no time at all by a hoe-ram. The road is a dangerous road for people to walk down or to sit and wait for the bus. Since, I have been living on Pascoe Road there has been far too many car
accidents. We have stopped taking my granddaughter to catch the bus for school on the corner of Pascoe and Otter Point for fear of the traffic. I understand our council would love to beautify Sooke, but, I believe it would be wise to spend a little more on the serious road conditions (like better lighting and fixing the road) instead. C. Cole Sooke
Dog free park at Spit In response to Land Mines on the Spit. Lexa Gollmer you are not alone in your opinion of the state of Whiffin Spit Park and I feel it’s time I also voice my concern. I grew up playing on the beaches of Whiffin Spit long before it became a park and such a popular destination to walk. Over the years and especially now it has become a dirty dog toilet. I admire the individuals who have trained dogs on leashes who pick up after their pets however, I believe these dog owners are the minority. The majority pretend not to notice that their dog has pooped or maybe think it will dry up or wash away with the rain. It is not your right as a dog owner to leave the mess your pet creates behind. Bylaw
enforcement is required or the perhaps Whiffin Spit should become a dog free park so all residents and visitors can enjoy the beauty of Sooke in a clean environment. Sheila Dobie Sooke
Climate change and Tim Hortons While Don summed up the problem of having Walmart and Tim Hortons in Sooke nicely I want to add one thing, as someone who has worked for a large company. People have a tendency to justify places like Tim’s and Walmart by saying that they are cheap places to shop and eat, that create jobs for low income families and youth. These are great points but if you’ve ever been to a Tim Hortons, you know the look of disgust on the waiter’s face as you order your coffee. Why anyone would want a business in their
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Cont’d from page 9 community that creates bad jobs, health problems, and frankly horribly ugly buildings is beyond me. We already have several very nice coffee shops in Sooke, and I hope that if you feel we need more cheap coffee you’ll consider trying one of these local businesses first, every thing from the service to the facade is better, yes you will pay more but you’ll be able to support a business that actually values your community and its employees. Joanna Gower Sooke
LETTERS Happy 95th Birthday
perpetrator, no matter how reprehensible the allegation may seem. In the subsequent investigations, they decipher what they believe to be the truth based on the facts at hand, and then those facts are forwarded to Crown Counsel, who either decline or approve a charge based on what can be proven in court. The life of Bonsai Bob came to a tragic end last week, and ending with it was any chance that
the truth might come out in court. It also negated the hope that the children who were allegedly victimized in this situation might gain some closure as result and be able to m ake peace with the past so that they could go on with their lives. While Bob’s passing was very sad, let’s remember that we are all guardians, responsible for the safety and innocence of our community’s children. It takes a great
deal of courage for a child to risk embarrassment, humiliation and public scrutiny in coming forward with such a disclosure. When they do, we need to support them. Imagine if it was your child. Scott Hilderley Sooke This letter and one on page 13 are in response to the editorial of Feb. 27. No more letters will be printed on this topic.
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Truth now impossible The passing of Bonsai Bob was both tragic and sad. Upon that, I think we can all agree. But Sooke is a good community, full of kind and compassionate people. It’s a great place to live, not the backdrop for a Spaghetti Western. Despite what you may have read last week, nobody gets run out of town by the Police. I applaud the Sooke News Mirror for bringing attention to this issue, in the hope that potential victims of child sexual abuse, past, present and future, might feel less isolated and more supported. The men and women of the Sooke RCMP Detachment are proud people with good hearts, just like you. To suggest that they are “brutalistic, heavy handed” thugs is malicious and irresponsible, even if it was a suggestion made out of exasperation at the loss of a friend. There is no value in perpetuating that kind of fear mongering. They are residents of this commu-
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Hazel Parman celebrated her 95th birthday with all her children at the Prestige Hotel on Feb. 2, 2013. Hazel and her husband Byron came to the Sooke area in 1954 and she has lived in several locations in the area ever since. Hazel’s present home is at Ayre Manor Lodge where she has resided since it’s opening in 2008. Husband Byron passed away in 1998, daughter Janice in 2002 and grandson Joel in 1975. Her eight remaining children were all in Sooke to celebrate with her, Dick from Victoria, Elaine from Ladysmith, Audrey from Sooke, Chuck (Ruth) from Aldergrove, Rose-Marie from High River, AB, Claudette (Paul) from Sooke, Bill (Dolly) from Clearwater, and Galen (Martha) from Cedar. Hazel has 28 grand children, 54 great grand children and 12 great, great grand children. nity who make honesty, integrity, compassion, accountability, professionalism and respect, defining descriptors of their vocation, which just happens to include dealing with inhumane atrocities in a humane manner, on a routine basis. I can assure you that whenever they receive complaints from fellow citizens, they approach the situation with the utmost compassion for the alleged victim, while equally respecting the rights of the alleged
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Kids stand up against bullying United front in flash mob Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
Wednesday’s antibullying flash mob was attended by elementary students from John Muir, Sooke and Ecole Poirier elementary schools. Hundreds of students poured out into the street, holding antibullying signs that read “Bullying stops here,” “Be kind,” “Niceness is priceless,” and “It’s not cool: stop bullying.” Teachers and volunteers kept the groups of children organized and safe. And the long line of traffic that slowly snaked past Sooke elementary — the hub for the flash mob — honked their horns in appreciation of this meaningful message being put out there by this massive group of children. Three students from Grade five, Jaylin, Kara and Alexa (pictured) spoke as representatives from Sooke elementary. Alexa was very clear on her reason for participating in the day’s mob. “I’m standing up for people who are being bullied.” Kara addressed the history of the movement. “We’re celebrat-
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Jaylin, Kara and Alexa of Sooke elementary spoke to the Sooke News Mirror about their commitment to help stop bullying. ing pink day. It’s made from two men from long ago and we’re carrying on tradition. And we wear pink to represent that we are against bullying. You don’t have to wear pink to be against bullying, but you should always stand up to bullies.” The original story goes back to September, 2007 and was covered by CBC News (Sept. 19, 2007). An unidentified boy in Grade nine at a high school in Nova Scotia showed up on the first day of school wearing a pink polo shirt. As a result, he
was teased and called names. Two boys in Grade 12, David Shepherd and Travis Price, overheard this and decided to take action. They went to a local discount store and bought 50 cheap tee-shirts. They also sent out an email, soliciting their friends’ help in setting up a “sea of pink” anti-bullying campaign. The next day was amazing, as many students in the school — more than they could have imagined — showed up wearing pink. The boy who
was originally bullied for wearing the pink polo shirt was reportedly moved. And from there, news of the event spread monumentally, nationally and even internationally. When asked if she has ever stood up against a bully, Kara said, “Yes, it works. You just have to try it.” Jaylin recognizes the deeper symbolic intent behind wearing pink. “The pink shirt is a symbol to stop bullying cause that’s how it all started. It’s a symbol saying, Whether I’m a girl or a boy I can wear
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pink and not get bullied.” When asked if she ever stood up to a bully, Jaylin said, “I have, and that person felt like they didn’t have as much power as they thought before, they were shocked and like, ‘I didn’t know you really had it in you.’” This day, as demonstrated by the boys who started the movement back in 2007, speaks to the power of the observer. When a bully will not stop their behaviour, and the bullied is powerless against that force, the power of determining a positive outcome can rest with the bystander. And on Feb. 27th, hundreds of elementary students flooded the main street in Sooke to say that they too will be an active bystander that is a part of the solution. The event was well coordinated, and wellreceived by the many drivers who commute through the often traffic-clogged streets of Sooke.
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Dog park is too pricey Let me state that I’m a dog lover and believe dogs need freedom and space to exercise. But I’m also a municipal tax payer thinking $14,000-$25,000 for a dog park is pretty pricey. Sooke already has one of the best off-leash dog areas in the south Island... Whiffen Spit. All that is required would be a sign at the entrance advising walkers the Spit is an offleash area. Save some money
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Say ‘no’ to Timmy’s I feel the need to respond to a letter, “Bring on a Tommy’s” in the Feb. 20 Sooke News Mirror. In my opinion we do not need a Tim Horton’s restaurant in Sooke. As downtown Sooke develops, do we really want more corporate style business offering poor value for consumer dollar? We have that already. Or, do we
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Otter Point OCP passes hurdle The draft Otter Point Official Community Plan (OCP) has passed an important hurdle. On Feb. 27 the proposed settlement area
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 Cont’d from page 12 through litigation. The new settlement area and density recommendations (which sets a 1ha. density for all properties under 25 ha.) remove the remaining form of downzoning, contained in the 2007 OCP, which is: “4.2.1.2 Settlement Area Policies c. Residential development outside the settlement containment areas should consist of parcels greater than 2 ha. (5 acres).” This was a serious mismatch between policy and existing zoning. Properties outside the settlement containment area would be limited to a two-hectare density when in fact the density of Rural A zoned property, which comprises the majority of such lands, is onehectare. This created a situation where fee simple subdivision, arguably the most desirable form, was effectively eliminated and the the only alternative was through strata development, either “building” or “bare-land.” The committee report referenced elements of the 2007 OCP such as the foregoing clause as ones that “did not resonate well with the community.” That’s putting it mildly. The new Otter Point OCP reconciles the inequities that the settlement area policies in the old OCP imposed on owners of Rural A zoned land, and does so with progressive options: it restores fee simple, and retains strata and 946 subdivision options. And it does so with no overall increase in density, and so maintains RGS consistency. Most importantly
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LETTERS it is the reflection of a consensus in the community to put forth positive solutions, not take away or trade off options, and of a commitment by Juan de Fuca Director Mike Hicks, who was twice elected on a “no downzoning” platform, to fulfill that promise. The community has moved to repair and progress. Zachary Doeding Association of B.C. Landowners
Defending ‘Bonsai Bob’ Please allow me to clarify some points in the journalistic train wreck you published in your editorial ‘On guilt and innocence’ which should read ‘On innocence and guilt’, Feb. 27, 2013. “How much do we really know anyone?” You are about to be exposed for how little you knew about Bob DeRyk and yet you have freely held public court on him. First of all, you sink and link a Catholic priest, guilty on one count of touching a young person, to support your opinions in this editorial on Bonsai Bob. “Bob was a hermit?” If you mean he lived alone, in seclusion, then you are confused. Bob’s cabin and gardens have been full of visitors daily for almost 20 years. No one was turned away.A ‘hermit’ who also had an education from Holland that dwarfs the educational
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touch a 12 and 13 year old with the parents present. Was he that bold one day? You comment that Bob ‘left a big question mark among his friends.’ No he did not. If so then find us one ‘friend’, of the hundreds, that questions his innocence. Please have that friend write publicly and contradict what I am saying. Bob’s friends are not ‘refusing to believe what he had been accused of’. We are refusing to believe the accusations. There is a huge difference there. You state ‘the police and prosecutors would never put out a request for assistance if they didn’t think there were other victims – kids.’ Really? You mean their evidence wasn’t so weak in this case that they didn’t go on a very public fishing expedition, desperate to find more accusations? You mean when he was charged in September and released that they found nothing new for five months to support the poor police work by the lead investigator so they went public? ‘But we do have to believe the children’ as you finish your editorial. And why not? It makes for great news but contributes to a death, and crushing pain for hundreds of his friends and admirers. I’ll end on this. You have shared your opinion, and I have shared mine. Rob McCowan Langford
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Bombs, grenades, shells and similar explosive objects are a hazard to life and limb. Do not pick up or retain objects as souvenirs. If you have found or have in your possession any object, which you believe to be an explosive, notify your local police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it. No unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing is prohibited. BY ORDER Base Commander Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
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Helping seniors out of homelessness Jennifer Blyth Black Press
Safe, secure housing plays a significant role in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and wellness, both physical and emotional. It becomes even more crucial among the senior population, whose bodies are less resilient to the daily stress of finding a bed for the night or a place to be out of the wind and rain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homelessness exacerbates problems, and as you age, these problems become even more acute,â&#x20AC;? notes Victoria Cool Aid Society Executive Director Kathy Stinson. Even approaching the issue from a purely economic perspective, the impact of homelessness increases health care costs, both from chronic illness and emergency room visits. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a growing concern. Just as aging Baby Boomers are increasing the number of seniors in the general population, the senior demographic is also increasing among the homeless and precariously housed. For example, according to the 2011/12 Report on Housing & Supports published by the Coalition to End Homelessness, those age 56 and older represented 12 per cent of the emergency shelter clients in 2011/12, up from 10 per cent in 2010/11. Further, close to one-third of the 450 applicants on the Housing Registry list as of March 31, 2012 were seniors. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also suspected that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a significant hidden population of seniors living in poverty who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to come forward because of the stigma. The death of a spouse, illness or job loss, however, can seriously impact what little resources they have.
Ross Westerby has been a tenant at Cool Aidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic Vista for two years. Poverty among seniors appears in other ways as well. The Report on Housing & Supports also found that 7.2 per cent of households accessing food banks in 2011 were seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an increase of 2.2 per cent from 2010. The good news is that the social services community has taken proven, cost-effective measures to provide truly affordable housing for seniors. The Victoria Cool Aid Society operates three supported residential housing developments specifically for those age 56 or older, Stinson says. The 45-unit Hillside Terrace offers fully assisted living, while both FairWay Woods in Langford and the recently opened Olympic Vista in Saanich offer supportive housing,
including one meal a day. A fourth site in Saanich is currently in the wings and will provide another 43 units. In the case of Olympic Vista, located on the former school district site on Carey Road, the society has re-purposed the modular buildings from the Vancouver Olympics to provide quality, affordable senior housing. At the same time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we could probably fill three more (housing developments) if we had them,â&#x20AC;? Stinson says. What more can be done? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the public can certainly ask the government to step up to the plate,â&#x20AC;? Stinson says. In addition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they can support projects when they come to their neighbourhood; be a YIMBY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; YES In My Back Yard.â&#x20AC;?
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Did you know? s Seniors (age 56 and older) represented 12 per cent of the Emergency Shelter Clients in 2011/12, up from 10 per cent in 2010/11. s APPLICANTS ON THE (OUSING 2EGISTRY LIST AS OF March 31, 2012 were seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 per cent of THE TOTAL APPLICANTS ON THE (OUSING 2EGISTRY .OT ALL APPLICANT HOUSEHOLDS ON THE (OUSING 2EGISTRY are unhoused, but it is a good indicator s PER CENT OF HOUSEHOLDS ACCESSING FOOD BANKS in 2011 were seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up 2.2 per cent from 2010.
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Prevention Fund helps those at risk of homelessness The Victoria Foundation has been working with the Coalition to End Homelessness since 2010 on the Homelessness Prevention Fund, which has been instrumental in supporting at-risk individuals and families. For the foundation, the fund responds to its Vital Signs report, which clearly identified poverty and homelessness as key concerns for many Greater Victorians, says Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson. Greater Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high cost of living means many people are living frugally to make ends meet, but when the unexpected happens, like a job loss, illness, or even a higher-than-usual Hydro bill, people who were holding it together suddenly face the possibility of homelessness. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the fund can help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It provides an opportunity where people can receive some immediate funding to carry them over,â&#x20AC;? Richardson explains. In addition, financial counsellors can work with them to see if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other steps or programs that can help ease the situation. The Homelessness Prevention Fund, which is held by the Victoria Foundation but administered by the Coalition, was launched with a $50,000 private grant, whose donor challenged others in the community to contribute. The total reached an amazing $162,743. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People really like the concept of prevention,â&#x20AC;? Richardson explains. As of Dec. 31, $97,000 had been distributed to 148 individuals and 57 families since 2011, with about eight grants typically issued per month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is a wonderful fund and for us as a community foundation, we want to look at the prevention side of the issue,â&#x20AC;? Richardson says, pointing to other programs as such as Every Step Counts, a fitness program through Our Place, and the youth fitness program Building Blocks of Physical Literacy at the Cridge Centre for the Family and Craigflower Elementary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many wonderful stories now because of the work of these groups,â&#x20AC;? Richardson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community is really coming together on this. This fund and several others are indicators that people want to help, and especially in preventive measures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take my hat off to the Coalition as well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have done a wonderful job.â&#x20AC;? Donations to the Homelessness Prevention Fund are welcome. People can call the Victoria Foundation at 250-381-5532 for more information or donate online at www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca, indicating that they would like their donation to support the specific fund.
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Well, they may not necessarily be talking turkey, but they will be talking and discussing what they do to get the proverbial “turkey” on the table. For the past 10 years, the Island Chefs’ Collaborative (ICC) has been connecting local growers, processors, retailers and chefs in an attempt to address the needs of each of those involved in food production. The meetings help farmers plan their crops, ensure chefs have the produce they need, provide outlets for sales of products and encourage the movement to local food security. The ICC has partnered with FarmFolk CityFolk to form a Meet Your Maker event on March 11 at the Saanich Fairgrounds. Meet Your Maker provides interactions between producer and buyer through panel and workshop discussions, fun highspeed networking, and a thoughtful and collective shared lunch
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On the evening of Friday, March 1, the winners of the 2012 Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Awards were announced at Sooke’s Prestige Hotel. They were as follows: Non-profit: Sooke Food Bank Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Directors Award: Rod Sluggett Employee of the Year: Bonnie Sprinkling Dining Excellence: Markus’ Wharfside Restaurant
Retail Excellence: A Sea of Bloom Florist Development Excellence: Woodland Creek Manufacturing: E-Fish-Ent Fish Co. Professional Services: Karen Mason, Mason Financial Sustainability Leadership: Sooke Harbour House Citizen of the Year: Maja Tait New Business of the Year: DLC Modern Mortgage Business of the Year: Little Vienna Bakery. The event was emceed by Sooke’s Ron Larson, who is also a DJ for 100.3 Q-FM.
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bourly mutual support that can help reduce social isolation and promote positive, active aging. It encourages independence through the awareness that we are all interdependent.” Critchlow elaborates: “Community is really important, and one of the things that has come to us through the study group is the importance of social connection. Studies are showing that it’s social isolation that is the real killer. It has a greater mortality risk than smoking.” Living in a cohousing neighbourhood requires, to some degree, a group approach. Residents will continue to have their own fully functional units, complete with kitchens, livingrooms, bath and bedrooms, and they will have the added advantage of being able to access 3,900 squarefoot shared building for their family gatherings, guests, or just quiet moments to themselves. The Sooke co-housing
group is aiming to have somewhere between 24 to 30 units, housing 40 to 50 people. They will work site planning, city zoning and the architect before these plans can be finalized. The assumption is that each unit will house singles or couples, and the units will be freeholds, meaning that they are fully owned. The average unit will be about 900 square feet based on input from the current group, with the possibility of some units going up to 1,200 square feet. Again, all of this is still to be finalized. The original structure, currently home to Ralph Hull, will become the shared facility. In addition, the existing building offers a multiroom downstairs that includes a complete 675 square foot suite. This suite is currently intended to house an onsite caregiver, who may possibly be a health care worker. Moving away from living completely autonomous in your own home, often alone, but
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completely in control of everything, and moving towards co-housing, requires a mind shift. “You have to be willing to exchange structure for the benefits of more interaction with like-minded people. Now we are not a commune, I can’t emphasize that enough. It’s very clear what we own and what is private, and privacy is really important to our members,” says Critchlow. The benefit of cohousing in a society with a looming silver
Otter Point Advisory Planning Commission Date: Monday, March 11, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Otter Point Fire Hall 3727 Otter Point Road, Otter Point, BC 1. Rezoning Applications a) Z-04-12 - Lot 1, Section 31, Otter District, Plan 25582 Except Part in Plan VIP63956 (Young - 2276 Kemp Lake Road) b) Z-06-12 - Lot 28, Section 15, Otter District, Plan VIP87643 (Orza/Read - 3312 Otter Point Road) 2. Proposed Bylaw a) Proposed Bylaw No. 3857, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 113, 2013 To zone: - Lot A, Block 70, District Lot 39, Malahat District, Plan 23590 (Anderson Road) from Bylaw No. 189 to Bylaw No. 2040, Forestry (AF) zone - Parcel A, Blocks 69 & 70, Malahat District (Crown Parcel, Clark Road) from Bylaw No. 189 to Bylaw No. 2040 Forestry (AF) zone - Section 12, Otter District except Plans 5502 and 29472; Lot 1, Section 12 Otter District, Plan 5502, except Plan 23399; and Section 53, Otter District (Camp Barnard) from Bylaw No. 2040 Community Facility (P-2) zone and Rural A zone to new Community Facility Camp Barnard (P2-CB) zone
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Due to the vision of some local residence and their determined persistence, Sooke may well be home to the first fully operational co-housing program in Canada that requires a university course to raise an awareness of the co-housing community. According to one of the driving forces behind the realization of this idea, co-founder Margaret Critchlow, “It’s the first co-housing program in the world associated with a university to help distribute the message.” On March 9 and 10, the Royal Roads course “Aging Well in Community: Senior Co-housing” will be held here in Sooke, one time only. The course will be held
at 6669 Horne Road, Sooke, currently home to Sushi ON The Sea. This address is currently being considered for the new senior cohousing project, currently establishing itself in Sooke. The course is required for anyone interested in investing in this project. Co-housing for seniors involves a new way of thinking, says Critchlow. Presently, the model is that people kive independently in their own homes, and once they age and become unable to care for themselves, they move (or get moved) into seniors’ housing. The concept of co-housing for seniors will help reshape that vision. “We are an intentional neighbourhood,” says Critchlow, and adds that the model of co-caring for each other builds a community of “neighbourly, mutual support” that helps people stay out of assisted living.” An information package defines the model of co-care as “a grassroots model of neigh-
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The Pastor's Pen Living Our Destiny In the much-beloved movie about a slower-than-normal young boy, Forrest Gump sat before his dying mother and asked, "What's my destiny, Momma?" Momma Gump's de¿nition of destiny was similar to that for fate. She didn't know, and Forrest would have to ¿gure it out for himself. The question, "Why am I here?" normally surfaces during adolescence and can haunt us into our adult years. Never ¿guring it out leads to a life of ups and downs and failure to achieve the happiness and peace of doing what God created us for. Joseph was a teenager when his brothers sold him to a band of Ishmaelite traders, who took him to Egypt and sold him into slavery. Even through imprisonment, mistreatment, false accusations, and being forgotten by those he helped, he was eventually elevated to the second-highest position in the land. When Joseph became the distributor of food during a seven-year famine, his brothers had to appear before the one they had sold but didn't recognize. After he revealed his identity, they feared that Joseph would enact revenge, but he reassured them: "....do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you." Like Forrest, Joseph didn't originally understand his destiny, but he ¿gured it out: God sent him ahead to preserve his family and the nation he came from. For those who believe in fate, there is no one in control. Fate just happens. On the other hand, destiny is God-ordered and controlled. God sees what we don't, and plans for what we can only imagine. It's not God's purpose to hide it, but it normally takes time and events for us to discover it. We need to pay attention to what happens in our lives and see that God is giving us opportunities to live out the destiny planned for each of us. We then need to respond in ways that do not hinder us, but lead us to ful¿lling our destiny for our good and the good of others.
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ation, consider attending this course. The class setting helps with getting out of denial about aging, as it removes the isolation factor and normalizes the personal concerns that one might be dealing with, or not dealing with, says Critchlow. This course will be held in Sooke on March 9 and 10. This course will be offered a second time at Royal Roads University, on May 25-26. You can read more about the co-housing project in Sooke on their website: http://
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A meeting of equity and associate members of the Senior Co-housing project in Sooke. ously built co-housing units. Equity members have invested in the project, and associate members have paid a membership fee that allows them to stay current with the project as it develops. Associate members can become equity members by investing capital in the project. All Equity members are required to take this course. If you are interested in the concept of cohousing, whether it is through this project or one of your own cre-
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and enjoy a million-dollar waterfront view that would be individually unaffordable to most? When asked if this project looks like it’s going to happen, Critchlow response, “It feels great. It feels solid.” The project already has eight equity members and eight associate members, and the project is a registered company. They have a project manager, Ronaye Matthew, who is experienced in cohousing projects, and an architect, Peter Treuheit who has previ-
low was a professor of social anthropology at York university in Toronto for 25 years. She is one of the founding members of this co-housing project and lives in Sooke.
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tsunami (also known as the aging tsunami) become very apparent when you look at the numbers. According to The Public Library of Science Medicine Editors (2010), “[s]tronger social relationships are associated with a 50 % increased chance of survival, on average, over the course of 148 studies.” An article in the The Globe & Mail (12 July 2011) makes the claim that “[k]eeping an elderly patient in the community and out of a long-term home saves the system $50,000 a year. If social relationships increase our ability to live longer on our own, and it saves the system an annual amount of $50,000 per person, living within a community makes more and more sense. A key component of this co-housing project in Sooke is to promote, “Active aging with dignity and autonomy, within a community,” says Critchlow. And she plans to do it in style, for where else will you be able to have access to a 3,900 square foot shared living space,
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Upcoming Public Meetings Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm
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 PLEASE NOTE: The Arts and Beautification Panel meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2013 has been changed to Thursday March 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm - Community Health and Social Issues - Nicky Logins, Chair – 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm
This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca
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SEAPARC Free Community Adult Walking Group. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Preregistration required. Call 250-642-8000 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m. Pool Darts 7:30 p.m.
VITAL VITTLES Free lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church Murray Road. All welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Short mat bowling 1-3 p.m. $11 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m. Drop-in Darts 8 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan8-11 p.m.
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BABY TALK 2013 Infant Dental Care. At the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building) 2145 Townsend Road from 10-11:30 a.m. SEAPARC Free Community Adult Walking Group. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Preregistration required. Call 250-642-8000 for info. YOUTH CLINIC Youth Clinic (13-25), 13006660 Sooke Rd, Family Medical Clinic, 4-7 p.m. KNITTING CIRCLE Sooke Public Library, 6:30–8:00 pm. Free, all levels invited. Drop-in, no registration required. For more info, call 250-642-3022. CANCER SUPPORT Sooke Woman’s Cancer Support meeting, Sooke Harbour House, Potlatch Room 7-9 p.m. Phone Mary 250-646-2554 or Phoebe 250-642-4342
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Come by and drop your empties or email the email address below to arrange for pick-ups. Interested in joining - registration for the Sept. 2012 Scout year is open, contact Leagh at FirstSookeRegistration@shaw. ca. For more information contact 1Sooke@VictoriaScouts. ca.
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Sports & Recreation EMCS Hockey Academy students best their teachers Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
On the morning of Friday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m., the referee dropped the puck and the eighth annual EMCS teacher vs. student hockey game was underway, with the entire school in attendance. This annual game is a part of the Hockey Academy program at the Edward Milne community school, a program which has been in existence for nine years now. According to their web page at the EMCS website, the “aim of the Academy is to enhance personal skill development through added
ice time with quality mentorship and instruction in a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment. Small group instruction as well as individual attention and ideal ice times help in furthering the development and leadership potential of each participant.” The Academy Hockey program is designed to develop individual skills, as EMCS does not have a school hockey team. According to Mark Barrie, the program’s coach, “we have a working relationship with minor hockey as well as being a licensed Hockey Canada Skills Academy. Through our partnership with Hockey Canada we
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Referee Jack Kendall keeps a close watch on the game.
are provided coaches training from the very best coaches throughout Canada as well as physical resources and curriculum support.” The program is well received by the students. “Students tend to enjoy the program because it usually fits with a passion they have for hockey, says Barrie.” While the criteria for admission into the program is not based on hockey skills, students do need to qualify through a screening process to attend the academy, to ensure suitability. They are advised to see a school counsellor for more information. Students can register for a single semester (Sept. to Jan.) or for the full year option (Sept. to May). The talent it nurtures is apparent. In their recently-held banquet awards, EMCS recognized a number of their academy students: Most Dedicated: Jonah Philip, Charlie Richardson, Zach Mayo, and Josh Dueck. Most Improved: Amy Hashemi and Tryce Barrault. Top Leadership: Jordan Brooks, Nick Pfeifer and Tyler Sutherland. 88 Fitness Club: Erica Pierce, Jack Kendall, Jaden Lawerence, Jonah Phillip, Abraham Lamontagne, Ryan See-
burger and Nick Pfeifer. On Friday, the arena was jam-packed, and the crowd roared mostly when the students scored a goal on
the teachers. This might have something to do with the fact that the students in the bleachers out-numbered the teachers.
In the end, the better team won: the students bested their teachers with a score of 14 to 10. “The teachers are now somewhat hum-
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Jaelyn Dumont looks on between shifts.
bled; as you saw, we were definitely up against a very talented team of students,” said Barrie.
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Chad Zigay on the bench with his teammates.
Sooke Bantam C Seal Undefeated Season The Sooke Bantam C team pulled out its final win of the regular season against the Saanich Braves on Saturday afternoon with a 5-2 victory. The team thus accomplished a nodefeat regular season, sealing its place as a first place for the playoffs that begin next weekend in Victoria. Scoring goals for Sooke were Dominic LaCroix (2), Dreyden Alexander, Brad Angus and Ayden Ostropolski. Assists were seen from Ostropolski, Angus, LaCroix, Zachary and Lindal. Defense was especially strong on behalf of Sooke from Carello, Lindal, Garret Chiasson, and Kieren Connor. The combined efforts of these players and the other forwards allowed only few good shots on netminder Clouser, and kept screens and other activity in front of the net at a minimal. Saanich had 25 shots on goal while Sooke took 48. Penalty minutes were even with 6 each. Submitted by Michael Clouser. Christian Bouvier-Rose photo
Team Captain Marco Carello had a +3 game and was given an award by the team after the game
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Basketball season wraps up EMCS Jr. Boys EMCS Sr. Boys Britt Santowksi Sooke News Mirror
If the season opening was any indication, the EMCS Jr. Boys Basketball team would not fare that well this year. They tied their first game, then lost three consecutive games. But hard work, increased court time, and a few attitude shifts, and the boys succeeded in significantly turning things around. Coach Angus McCowan spoke highly of the boys. “In the second half of the season they have done really, really well.” In the games that followed their abysmal start, they started to shine: of the following five, they won four games and lost only one. With a school that has only one gym, gym time is limited according to McCowan. That challenge is added to the overlapping of some of the other school sports, which taps into both gym time and players. Getting up to speed is a struggle, says McCowan. “You see that in our opening stats,” he says, referencing their rocky start. In the first four games, then, the EMCS Jr. Boys were still figuring out their individual strengths and contributions within a team that would eventually enable the team to function as a unified whole. As the season progressed, the EMCS Jr. Boys developed a stronger and more united offence. And that is reflected in their turnaround says McCowan. “Once our offence got set, you could see the turnaround.” McCowan, who like many other teachers, volunteers his time to coach the boys after school. But he is quick to recognize that he is only one part of a much bigger force: McCowan gives high kudos to the students’ parents. “If they didn’t bring their kids to these games, and pick them up, I wouldn’t have anything to volunteer for. The parents have been tremendous in terms of getting their kids out to games, facilitating rides for students who can’t get there on their own. Especially at this school, where we are in the middle of nowhere,
McCowan elaborates, “Home games are great. But when we have to get the whole team out to Oak Bay, we need to make sure that everyone gets a ride, gets picked up after the game at a certain time, that everyone has their uniform, it’s a lot of stuff.” He also speaks highly of the team’s other coach, Alex Wright. According to McCowan, Alex is a well-rounded athlete who serves as an excellent role-model for the junior boys. As a senior student himself at EMCS, Wright represents what is achievable. That, and he yells at the boys, jokes McCowan. Ultimately, recognition goes to the boys themselves, each who has travelled a path of his own. Currently, the team consists of boys from Grades nine and 10 in a pretty even split. “It’s been a really lovely group [of players],” McCowan sums up. “At the junior level, the boys join the team with the fundamental skills, already able to play as a team, to play as a unit.” Their season ended on a low note, with a loss to Esquimalt on Feb. 26. “The junior boys went down tonight in a hard fought match against Esquimalt; final score was EMCS 35-41 Esquimalt. That loss eliminates the boys from the rest of the playoffs and officially ends our season,” reported McCowan. The 2012/13 basketball season was a tough one on the boys: it was a hard-C instead of an easy-A. A slow start was met with an incredible turnaround, only to end with a bitter loss. Their final game was a close one, and the players have accomplished a wonderful turn-around throughout the season. All in all they have accomplished much, and they should hold their heads up high! The steep climb from the rocky start to a noble ranking of fifth out of 10 was tremendous. Well played.
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Back: Tristen Griffin, A/Coach Cody Yates, Quinn Yates, Brandon Wilson, Ryan Ehman, Austin Willson, Fraser Cambell, and trainer Peter Chlopan. Middle: Sean McKenzie, Curtis Peterec, Will Hearsey. Front: Brad Tajano Smith, Eric Albert, Chris Shankar, Coach Trevor Bligh. Ball boy Parker Bligh. The 2012-2013 EMCS and AAA. Sr. Boys ended their seaAt 28.9 points and son last weekend while 19 rebounds pergame participating in the Quinn was an unstopSouth Island Regional pable force. Playoffs. The WolverIn a time when supeines were 12 wins and rior athletes are jump13 loses on the season ing ship and running to during league and exhi- larger programs, Quinn bition play. stayed home. He is creThe squad finished ating a basketball culfifth in league play and ture wave that will be secured playoffs for the felt for years to come. 14th straight season. Grade 11 Sean McKenThanks and a sad zie averaged 13 points/ goodbye go to the Sr.’s game while playing Eric Albert, Tristen Grif- 20-25 minutes a game. fin and Ryan Ehman. McKenzie improved The Wolverines lost drastically during the three-year Christopher last half of the season. Shankar. The team would like The EMCS captain to thank the program had a phenomanal sea- office, the women of son averaging 20 points, the EMCS office, admineight rebounds, seven istration, faculty and assists and a stunning head custodian Kevin. five steals per game The season would not over 28 games. Shankar have happened with was selected by Island out the transportation coaches to represent of the Mckenzie, Yates the South Island allstar and Willson families. “A” team in the annual The players would North vs South Classic like to thank assistant in April. coaches Cody Yates and Grade 11 power for- Matt Payne as well as ward Quinn Yates put trainer Peter Chlopan together an unforgeta- and Ian McKenzie. ble year. The 6’4 250lbs The boys now enter forward both lead the club season till end of Wolverines in scoring May. and rebounding and Submitted by lead the city in scoring, Trevor Bligh at all three teirs A, AA,
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TWO BIRDS, ONE STONE: SAVE GAS AND BE EARTHQUAKE READY Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
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Throttle Therapy: Slow down, you move too fast, you got to make the moment last! Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
As the sun makes its tentative appearance, motorcycle riders are peeling back the moss and cracking open those soggy garage doors so that their twowheelers can see the light of day. To begin the season, here are two safety tactics you can apply to increase your safety and riding pleasure. The single most important safety strategy is to ensure you have an expansive safety zone before you. Your most immediate danger comes from what you are riding towards, not from what you have left behind. The standard rule of thumb once was to have a two-second buffer between you and the vehicle in front of you. In adverse riding conditions, ICBC now recommends a three-second following distance. “Adverse” means anything less-thanideal. Maybe the roads are wet, maybe you’re stuck behind a lumbering Winnebago, or maybe you have an obnoxious tailgater on your behind because they need to get ketchup from the store for their insufferable picky-eating child. For the obnoxious tailgater, pull over and
let them pass — when and where it is safe to do so. And until that is possible, ride strong and dominant (another column, another day), and occasionally flash your rear brakes to let them know to back off. This brake-flashing strategy works. Except for the exception, most drivers are obtuse, not intentionally mean. Hand-in-hand with this tactic is the second strategy: letting go. Motorcycling is a source of tremendous pleasure. To keep it that way, you need to assume everyone else is an idiot, and in the very same moment, you need to forgive them for their stupidity. Hanging on to rage will ruin your ride. Accept that you are the one responsible for your safety, and ride accordingly. When you do that, biking will bring you tremendous joy; when you don’t, you will come home angry. And that defeats the purpose of throttle therapy. Knowing that, it makes sense to slow down and expand the space between you and the car ahead of you to three seconds, and to make the moment last by not belabouring the idiots on the road but enjoying this moment that you are in. Ride to stay alive. It’s funner that way.
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