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At the District of Sooke council meeting on January 26, council recommended approval of a two-year agreement between the district and the Sooke Horseshoe Pitching Assoc. for use of a portion of the Sooke River Park as a horseshoe pitch. The park is located across Sooke River Road from Fred Milne Park. The asssociation will get use of approxi-
mately 20 metres by 30 metres for eight horseshoe pitches. Councillor Bev Berger, who had opposed the motion in October 14, still said she felt the location was not the best and would vote against the motion to sign the agreement. “I think your association is a wonderful association and I hope you flourish but I don’t think this is the best location. “This area is going to be limited,” she said and mentioned the fact that the district did not
have a park plan. The idea of a horseshoe pitch came about at least three years ago. Council turned down a proposal to have the club use space in John Phillips Memorial Park. If further expansion or building a clubhouse takes place the agreement would have to be amended. According to the Agricultural Land Commission, if a clubhouse is built it cannot exceed 1,000 square feet. Staff proposed angled parking on the district right-of-way.
For years the residents getting their drinking water from Kemp Lake have not met Island Health’s potability standards. They were given a couple of options, one of them included building a new water treatment plant and the other extending the water main along West Coast Road at Erinan. The extension would be about two kilometers to the Kemp Lake Water Distribution system. To accomplish this the CRD staff have explored accessing a Small Community Grant from the federal government. At the CRD Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on January 21, the decision was made to apply for a grant to extend the water main. The preliminary budget is estimated to total $1.8-million of which $1.6-million is expected to be grant eligible. “If successful,” said Jan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Mike Hicks, “Kemp Lake Water Distribution would receive two-thirds of the cost. There’s a pretty good
chance, we heard they (the federal government) is favoring water over sewage projects. I’m very excited for the Juan de Fuca and Kemp Lake people.” Kevan Brehart, chair of the KLWD Board of Trustees said, “It is going to be fabulous for the residents out there if the grant goes through, it will save us a lot of money.” The KLWD does not have sufficient funds within their reserves for their share of the project. In order to raise the funds, the CRD will have to establish a local service for the KLWD area, and receive elector approval for a loan authorization. The elector approval process/referendum must be completed within six months of receiving
approval of the grant. Brehart said 460 homes would affected by the decision but it would have to go to referendum or an alternative approval process. “We’re hoping for the alternative approval process,” said Brehart. “The issue is that we don’t meet VIHA’s drinking water guidelines.” He said the system has still allowed residents to use the water because they have been diligently trying to solve the issue. “It’s something we have to do, we don’t have a choice.” The KLWD would be responsible for the ownership, system hydraulics, and water quality beyond the terminus of the JDFWD system and ensuring
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that there water is distributed to its owners is of adequate flow rate and pressure, and safe to drink. Both Brehart and Hicks expressed appreciation for the work each was doing to ensure the grant was applied for. The grant application need to go before the CRD Board by the February 17 deadline. The entire project would need to be completed by 2018. Hicks stated that this would be wonderful for the people in the KLWD as this is the only project being applied for, and it might give them the edge. “We went for this one, and it’s a biggie,”said Hicks.
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Grants in Aid The Electoral Area Services Committee made a recommendation to the CRD Board to approve three GrantIn-Aid applications in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Regional Director Mike Hicks brought forward applications from three elementary schools in Sooke which are on Highway 14. The applications were for grants for crossing guards at John Muir, Sooke and Saseenos elementary schools. In his submission Hicks stated, “The District of Sooke has been paying for the crossing guards at three Elementary Schools on the Sooke highway. Although one third of the students are from the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, Sooke has been paying lOO per cent of the costs. “With increased logging truck traffic on the highway and the growing concern from Sooke regarding budgeting for the crossing guards, I felt it imperative to fund the JDF share of the crossing guards. The total cost is $21,000 per year for the three crossing guards. The JDF share is $7,000. The School Board pays the crossing guards on their payroll and because it is forbidden to fund a taxing authority from my Grant in Aid funds, I am funding the three separate PAC Associations.They in turn, send the CRD’s contribution to the School Board to fund one-third of the cost of the crossing guards. The District of Sooke contributes the remaining two-thirds. That the Electoral Area Services Commit-
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Property taxes Sooke property owners will see an increase in their property tax assessment in 2015. The final revised tax assessment roll will be in out April and Director of Finance Michael Dillabaugh stated that there would be an overall increase in the assessments for Sooke. He said publicity attached to the assessment noted that there was a decrease in residential properties because of market conditions. The net and total change in all classes is a $43 million increase, or 2.2 per cent. This is based on two factors, one being new constructions/subdivisions and the other
from a significant desk top audit which refined and updated information. Dillabaugh stated this is a significant and positive change. The change in the market is 2.75 per cent a decrease of approx. $54-million with the majority in the residential category but the overall increase is a net increase of 2.2 per cent. Dillabaugh called them “positive numbers.�
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honouring robbie Burns Members of the Sooke Pipes and Drums had the honour of leading the ritual of addressing the haggis at the Robbie Burns Dinner on the bard’s birthday, January 25. The event, held at the Royal Canadian Legion, featured a Scottish dinner and a wee dram of Scotch whiskey. From left to right are: Angus Stanfield, Calvin Whyte, Jamie Ferguson and Stuart Ferguson,
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A recent survey shows Sooke lost just over a hundred of its citizens in the last year, while Langford gained more than a thousand. This isn’t by any means startling, but the odd question remains: Where have all these folks gone? Well, they certainly weren’t abducted by aliens; at least, we hope not. In fact Sooke Mayor Maja Tait believes the reasons behind the township’s minor drop in population are evident: lack of easy access to services could be a deterrent for some considering to live here. Or, as she notes, “do we have enough?” “Finding daycare was a challenge for young families in Sooke… is that still a problem, well, I’m not entirely sure,” she said, adding that proximity and cost for locals to important services could play a big role in all of this.
“Geographically-speaking, seniors with health challenges may also find it difficult because we’re far from readilyavailable medical services.” And it’s not just the basics, Tait says; given all the natural wonder on the island, making it easier for both citizens and locals to see and travel around is equally an important factor. In Langford’s case, this could very well be true. “Langford has done extensive work to create a liveable community in terms of recreation services, parks and trails, so I think sometimes it can go beyond just an affordable house when you have parks and trails right outside your door,” she said. “We should consider doing this as well, because we do have an abundance of unique areas - like redeveloping the bike park, for example, or remediating the playing field. We need to promote all the wonderful things about our com-
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munity.” In retrospect, the numbers aren’t all that bad: Sooke’s population was steady at 12,390 in 2013 and dropped to 12,257 in 2014 by -1.19 per cent decrease. Comparatively, Langford bloomed by 3.99 per cent, bringing its total of 33,390 in 2013 to 34,677 in 2014. Others like local real estate agent Shayne Fedoshyenko, say that it is more than just the lack of comfy amenities
that are scaring potential citizens away from Sooke. “It’s the taxes. They are way too high,” he said. “People ask, ‘why would I come out here in Sooke and be 35 minutes away if I can buy a house closer to Victoria with the same price and not have to deal with Sooke Road or any of the commute.’” Fedoshyenko notes that while houses can be bought for almost the same kind of
money, there is something to Sooke that is rather special: its vast availability of space and nature. “From East Sooke Park to Port Renfrew, each person averages around two and a half acres of parkland with all the trails accessible right from their own back yard,” he said. “Where else around here would a regular buyer be able to afford such a thing?”
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torian Major George Nicholson. (He’s the one who would never let me tape him when I asked about rum running and bootlegged caches.) In 1927 the hotel changed hands and was operated by Raoul and Andre Robillard who renamed it the Belvedere. The person holding the camera was Victoria Donaldson Clay. Growing up at the far end of East Sooke Road on the Donaldson Farm (now called Spirit Bear Ranch) Victoria had an astute mind and memory and gave us much assistance with early community history. She met and married William Clay when he
Saseenos Scoop! Hi, my name is Ebin from Saseenos Elementary. I’m in Grade 2. Here’s the cool stuff we have been doing in January 2015. ARTSREACH taught us printmaking and we created murals based on the night-sky and space. We worked in groups with our friends to make prints. And then we made the mural. I was surprised how lines were not painted and we used rollers to add colour. Oh! I almost forgot! We have salmon eggs in our class that will hatch in February. Well … that’s about it for me, bye! Hi, my name is Brenden from Saseenos Elementary and I’m in Grade 3. We are learning math facts in class. On January 14th our whole school went skating to SEAPARC. It was fun skating with my friends. Skating is easy for me because I already know how to skate. We play floor hockey at lunch and we might get to play in the floor hockey jamboree with other schools.
was employed on the construction of the new bridge over the river that year. Victoria and William Clay made their home at Shawnigan Lake. One of the Clay sons, Eric, left instructions in his will for the creating of a monument to his grandfather Alexander Donaldson, placed at the west end of East Sooke Road. Victoria told us that the earlier bridge, the one you see on the right, had its underpinnings damaged by logging operations when wayward log booms had gone astray. The new bridge under construction is shown at the left (or downstream) and looks to me like it
did when I and dozens of other youngsters walked from Saseenos and Milne’s Landing to Sooke Superior School C+C_YP-1411_k+1.indd every day. This bridge remained in place until 1946 when dynamite charges removed it after another new one had been put in place. The current steel bridge has served since 1967, carrying the traffic of a population which has increased more than three times over since it first began to bear its weight. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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She called them the “Magnificent 7” jokingly but in reality they are doing some pretty magnificent things. Rae Williamson is one of the newest members of the seven person team that is putting together A Taste of BC for the Sooke Harbourside Lions on February 7. Each year a committee is formed to bring all the elements together for the onenight extravaganza of local and regional wines, beer and food. This year there are a a couple of new faces; Alison Hogan, Maxine Medhurst and Rae Williamson. Alison Hogan was a participant at last years Taste of BC and this year she is participating. That was enough to hook her in, it got her involved withe the Harbourside Lions. With a past history in the hospitality industry, she came to the Sooke area just over a year ago and opened a B&B (4 Beaches B&B) along West Coast Road. She saw an opportunity to meet new people in the Lions club and they saw a willing volunteer member in her. “It’s unique in terms of a small town,” said Hogan of Sooke. “There’s no class structure.” Maxine Medhurst loves the community spirit in Sooke and that made the transition from Prince George a whole lot easier, that and wanting to be closer to family in Victoria. “I absolutely love it,
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Sooke Garden Club 2015 Calendar of Speakers All General Meetings at 7pm 2191 Townsend Rd Jan 28 Pam Day ‘Small Garden Design’ Feb 25 Gordon MacKay ‘Alpines in Wood, Rock, & Crevice Gardens Mar 25 Marika Nagasaka from ALM Farm ‘Creating a Garden Calendar & Saving Seeds’ Apr 22 Bob Duncan ‘Apples, Pears & Quinces’ May 27 Katy Nelson “Katy’s Favorite Perennials’ Sept 23 Karen Stones ‘Demo – Forcing Bulbs for Winter Bloom’ Oct 28 Carmen Varcoe ‘Tree & Shrub Slide Show’
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Sooke Harbourside Lions rehearsing for A Taste of BC being held on February 7. Left to right: Alison Hogan, seated are Stephanie Jenkins, Joanne Payment and Maxine Medhurst. Standing left to right are Jo Russell, Rae Williamson and Cathy Rogers. it’s a fabulous place to live,” said Medhurst. “I used to be a newbie, now I’m a Sookie.” Rae Williamson is an artist and joined the Lions to be involved in the community she calls home. Joining the Lions has given her the opportunity to participate in a whole lot of things. “It is an amazing kind of sisterhood,” she said of the Harbourside Lions. The other women on the committee each say the same thing. Jo Russell said, “It is a town of all sorts,” and Cathy Rogers said, “It’s real.” “I’ve made more friends in two years than in 20 years in Colwood,” said member Joanne Payment. Personality is what Sooke has and it is what makes each of the
women involved in A Taste of BC want to do things. “It’s the same as last year, only different,” said Stephanie Jenkins. She said they have different wineries and breweries and some familiar and some new food contributions. Cider from Merridale will be among this year’s offerings. It’s not all alcohol fueled fun, there is steeped teas, Stick in the Mud coffees, soda from the Victoria Soda Works and Phillips Tonic. There’s the Taste of India, River Road Chocolates and JD’s Sunshine Jams and Such among the food selections. The 7th Annual A Taste of BC takes place at Edward Milne community school on Saturday, February 7 from
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Harmony Project coming to Sooke Playing a musical instrument is good for the brain. Research has now shown that this is true, and two of Sooke’s foremost music teachers, Lorna Bjorklund and Anne McDougall, want to put this into practice for Sooke youngsters, particularly those who, for whatever reason, might lack support or resources. The Harmony Project translates the new findings about brain development and music into concrete action. It has been successfully set up in urban schools in Los Angeles, Miami and New Orleans. This fall, Bjorklund and McDougall travelled to L.A. to see the project firsthand, and to meet with some of the teachers involved. McDougall is the concertmaster of the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Bjorklund is the Journey middle school music teacher, who set up the extremely successful string and band program in that school. The two have the enthusiastic backing of Norman Nelson and the Sooke Philharmonic Society. Nelson, who has a lifetime of music mentorship, was introduced to the program through the Ernest Lieblich Foundation, which provides financial support for the Sooke Philharmonic, particularly for its work with young musicians. Nelson immediately understood the project’s potential. “If things go through as planned, this will be the first instance in Canada of the fastdeveloping Harmony Project, making this American endeavour an International one — on a par with the Suzuki programme. The importance of this situation should not be underestimated,” he stated, just back from meetings with the Harmony Project and Ernest Lieblich Foundation in California. Youngsters who are interested and willing to make certain basic commitments can be accepted in the program as early as Grade 2. The child must agree to attend music lessons and classes, to take care of his or her instrument, and to demonstrate responsible behaviour generally. The music program stays with
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Upcoming Public Meetings them throughout their school years, and when they graduate, they are eligible for university scholarships. The purpose of the Harmony program is not to turn out musicians; it is literally to develop young brains. Of the 2014 Harmony graduates in L.A., no fewer than 97 per cent were accepted into fouryear college or university programs. This is not because they were pre-selected as kids who would do well, but because, as music students in the Harmony program, they developed the ability to do well. Music develops intellectual skills that have been shown to be
good for academic subjects like reading and math. Participation in the program also benefits the whole person: the kids learn how to behave in a community of musicians. People who play together must co-operate. And, of course, the pleasure of making music can give kids something to stay in school for. The L.A. Harmony Project started out with 36 students, and now has almost 2,000. Each project varies according to local needs and resources. All projects require three partners: one is the site donor, which in Sooke is School District 62; second is the project man-
ager and music teachers; the third Sooke partner will be Norman Nelson and the Sooke Philharmonic Society. In L.A., there are projects that feature drums, mariachi, and choir. McDougall, Bjorklund and Nelson plan to start in Sooke with a string program At this point, they are exploring the details and are developing a budget. Instruments will need to be bought and teachers will be paid. Fundraising is just getting underway. For more information about the American projects, go to the Harmony Project site. We will keep you posted on the program as it develops here in Sooke!
Get Involved in the Public Participation Process for Island View Beach The Capital Regional District (CRD) is updating the Island View Beach Regional Park Management Plan. In this first step of a four-step public participation process, the CRD will present scientific information about the park. The purpose of step 1 is to develop a common understanding of the natural environment found in the park, and add to that information base through public feedback. Join us for this presentation and discussion. Date: January 29, 2015 | Time: 6 – 9pm Leonardo De Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street, Victoria Date: February 5, 2015 | Time: 6 – 9pm Saanich Fairgrounds-Main Hall, 528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton Meeting format: 6 - 6:30pm Greeting, refreshments 6:30 - 8:30pm Scientific presentation, questions and discussion 8:30 - 9pm Time to complete response form The presentation and response form are also available online www.crd.bc.ca/parks. www.crd.bc.ca
Committee of the Whole Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:00 pm This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.
Council meeting agendas maybe viewed at www.sooke.ca
The Pastor's Pen Why Worry? The economy, terrorism and medical epidemics seem to dominate the news, and as a result it is a time of worry for many people. Someone once said, “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives us something to do, but it doesn’t get us anywhere.” Worry is a concern that we have had to deal with for centuries. • Thomas Jefferson talked about the pain that worries cause — worries that never materialize. • Mark Twain tells us to drag our worries away — by the ears, by the heels, or by any method possible. • Corrie ten Boom says that worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but it empties today of its strength. Yet we often find ourselves worrying about family and friends. Does it do any good? Does it help us or the people we are anxious about? Jesus said: I tell you not to worry about your life. Don’t worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear... Look at the birds in the sky! They don’t plant or harvest. They don’t even store grain in barns. Yet God takes care of them. Aren’t you worth more than birds? Can worry make you live longer? Why worry about clothes? Look how the wild flowers grow. They don’t work hard to make their clothes... God gives such beauty to everything that grows in the fields, ... He will surely do even more for you! Why do you have such little faith? Don’t worry. Only people who don’t know God are always worrying about such things. God knows that you need all of these. But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well. Don’t worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today. It’s not quite as easy as the song says: “Don’t worry, be happy!” but it is as easy as trusting that God has the best in store for you. Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 11am EVENING PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Dimas Canjura www.holytrinitysookebc.org
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue 12-3 Wed 10-12 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
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Wolves are not the problem — man is If there is one thing learned in the media, it’s don’t mess with animals. Comments come from across the globe if one makes any statements which somehow decry people’s rights to have any kind of animal they want. Animal lovers are a passionate lot . Tom Fletcher has written an opinion piece about trying to save the mountain caribou herds from wolves. Wolves will be shot. The wolf population is not endangered but the caribou population is and man is going to try and even up the odds. Is this right? Will this work? No one will know at this point, but when man tackles Mother Nature and intervenes, it usually turns out to be the wrong thing to do. Man is the problem, not the wolves. We’ve invaded the back country and opened up the areas for easier caribou kills by wolves, now we’re trying to reverse that. There is a video shown about the impact of wolf kills in Yellowstone Park. Wolves had not been in Yellowstone for more than 70 years. Without the wolves the whole geography changed, river patterns changed and vegetation changed. The elk and other animals were able to access all areas without being killed off by wolves and what they ate changed the landscape - for the worse. With the re-introduction of wolves the whole park once again became healthy and in balance with Mother Nature. When man attempts to “fix” things, it usually fails. What man needs to “fix” is himself. Some areas of the planet need to remain wild and unaccessible. With our modern means of transportation everywhere is accessible and that is what is killing off the caribou, not the wolves. The wolves are just doing what they are meant to do and that is to kill off the weaker animals thereby ensuring the healthiest survive to reproduce. We shouldn’t be thinking we can alter Mother Nature, we should alter ourselves instead.
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Wolf kill last hope for caribou B.C. Views When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat. In the B.C. tradition, sensationseeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists. This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task. The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring. Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts. There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham
herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region. It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow. Snowmobiles and even backcountry skiers can shift the balance. Smithers-area outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun. A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building, including most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat. Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves.
The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range. This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather embarrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers. Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them. Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important. I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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We asked: How do you feel about the new roundabout in Sooke?
It’s foolish. It’s gonna hold up more traffic than reduce it.
Being from Winnipeg, I got used to roundabouts - they’re all over the world and have been very good, so I’m positive about them.
Lloyd Zukiwsky Sooke
Judith Hale Sooke
Wrong place for traffic circle Why would anybody want to waste taxpayers’ money on the construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of a highway with the entrance of a shopping center on one side and of a street leading nowhere on the other side? If our leaders absolutely have to have a traffic circle, the traffic circle should feed both shopping centers, it should be located between A&W and the Credit Union. Visitors driving through Sooke will remember it for a long time. Marcel Beauchemin Sooke
Speed was obviously a factor While out for a walk at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday night, Jan. 23, I came across a pickup truck that was two wheels up in the deep ditch running alongside Church Road just north of the pedestrian crosswalk at Throup Road. The conditions were foggy and rainy, and admittedly it’s a bad dogleg that needs straightening somehow before somebody gets hurt. But all of this is just giving the driver of the vehicle a very large
It’ll slow things down through town I suppose, but I can’t imagine the logging trucks going through town with that roundabout; it’s a little scary to think about.
Roundabouts are a lot more effective in getting the traffic moving and they are generally safer than standard lights anyway, so I think putting one in would actually help.
Lynn Tuthill Sooke
William Slim Sooke
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rCMP investigate a single vehicle incident on Friday, January 23, where a pick up truck overturned in a ditch along Church road. two people were sent to hospital with non life threatening injuries. benefit of the doubt … after all, the nose of his truck WAS pointed in the “wrong” direction. Pretty obvious that he had been going too fast for the road and the conditions that night. But the very next day, at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, again on Church Road, but this time at the point where a very busy and popular walking trail emerges at the Woodland Creek neighbourhood, I came across an identical situation: a pickup truck with two wheels up in the ditch. RCMP and other first responders were already on the scene. Clearly, speed was a factor. Though it was slightly rainy, there was plenty of day-
light and this stretch of Church is arrowstraight. I asked one of the officers if the same driver was involved from the night before, but he said, “No. This is a different set of clowns.” Clowns is right. Church is always busy with people walking their dogs, pushing baby strollers, jogging, riding bikes, or just kids playing. And yes, we do mind the antics of outof-control drivers in our neighbourhoods. If rainy road conditions are too much for you, or if you simply don’t understand the principles of controlled steering, braking, and acceleration or how very small the rubber contact patch is
where it meets the road, then perhaps you should go back and spend some more time on your tricycle. And to Maja Tait, I’d like to add this: Your Worship, please consider spending a little of that town core development money on a fix for the Church/Throup dogleg. Given the pedestrian crosswalk located at that very juncture, it’s brutal. John Campbell Sooke
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appreciated This is just an open letter to thank the many people that stopped to assist my wife who was having car issues
The question for the majority of Canadians this year is: how can the NDP, the Liberals, or the Greens, individually, or in some kind of collaboration, defeat Harper’s Tories? To give some idea of the difficulty in getting the three parties to cooperate, in the first week of 2015, Thomas Mulcair announced his intention to support proportional representation, Justin Trudeau promised to be “more accessible” (whatever that means), and the Green Party announced it has had its most successful fundraising to date. So it appears
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each party is more entrenched in its own desire to win and rule than ever. And then there’s Russell Brand. The British comedian/actor/activist is touring western nations promoting his “don’t vote” idea. It’s certainly appealing, in that most people who enter politics develop “politicianitis”, where an addiction to power and wealth almost inevitably overrides what, for many, may have originally been a sincere intention to do good. The choices for whom to vote are poor, there’s not much difference among the candidates, and their financial and other campaign support comes from the same corporate masters anyway. How can Canadians, whose voter turn-out is poorer with each election, overcome such cynicism, based on a realistic assessment of politics and politicians? Finding “better” candidates is not really an option. But electing people who will, through continual and constant engagement (pestering) by their constituents is doable. So is fully explaining and focusing on the erosion of democracy by robocalls and other dirty tricks the Tories have borrowed from the Nixon handbook. If Canadians truly understand and fear what having the voting process undermined
and spoiled means, then everyone who is eligible to vote should, and will. Throughout and across Canada, there must be a determined organized effort to get voters to their (proper) voting places. Great, now that you’re at your polling place, for whom do you vote? Ah. With the centerleft split among three parties, the chances of Harper forming a minority government, at the very least, is very real once again. So how do you convince the three parties to cooperate? 2015, according to Chinese astrology, is the year of the Wood Sheep or Ram. The negative aspect is to be like a sheep, no individual thoughts or questions, stick with the group. The positive aspect is community and cooperation. Let’s hope that politically, Canada chooses the latter. But we’d better get organizing quickly; with the Duffy trial on the horizon, rumours abound that Harper may call an early election. Helene Harrison Shirley
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by 80 per cent (no, the house has not burnt down). In case others have had similar problems in Sooke, I suggest you all go back to your assessments and read them carefully as you only have until Feb. 2 to appeal. Sonia Lambert Sooke
Animal dumping is wrong
On Friday, January 16 at approximately 3:30 p.m., somebody drove up Farmer Road to the top of Tregear road, and literally dumped their live chickens off. Three live chickens were dumped off up there to fend for themselves. I took my dog up there for a walk like I do everyday. When I returned January 17
for my walk, there was three chickens. I witnessed one chicken being brutally attacked by a large raven while the other two took cover. The raven kept jumping on this poor innocent chicken to harm it so bad, that it could barely walk. I chased the raven away, and the other two chickens came out from hiding. Whoever did this, I hope you’re happy with yourself for what you did to these innocent birds. If they weren’t laying eggs anymore, all you had to do was post it on Used Victoria and I’m sure somebody out there would of loved to take these innocent birds in. Lucky for them, somebody came and picked them up and gave them a nice home instead of fending for themselves where there are bears and cougars roaming
around. At least they are in a safe and happy environment now. Tregear Road is not a dump site for live animals, garbage or whatever else people are too lazy to take to the dump. What next is going to be dumped there? A horse or maybe a cow? Who knows maybe a donkey or some little piglets? So, if you don’t want your animals anymore, don’t dump them on somebody else’s property. Take them to the SPCA or give them away on Used Victoria. CJ Malooney Sooke
On many occasions when paying my bills I have been asked by the cashier if I would like yo donate to a specific charity and I was always given the opportunity of accepting or declining. The issue with the disposal company is not the amount of the extra fee, the issue is forcing customers to contribute without any input on whether they want to contribute or what charity they want to support. The disposal company did not give me a choice when they made their decision to charge me an extra fee, however, I do have a choice on who picks up my garbage and I have decided to give my business to another company. G. McInnis Sooke
Let me choose my own charity Problem I agree with the con- with tent of Mr. McTaggart’s letter regarding chariroundabout ties.
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OK; I admit it, I’m not always the “sharpest knife in the drawer” but I am having real difficulties understanding the rules of the road as they are described in today’s front page item about the new roundabout/traffic circle to be built in scenic downtown Sooke. I am wondering about the implication that big vehicles, such as lumber trucks, - (and presumable larger trailers and recreation vehicles?) - will be able to cut across the “median” in the centre rather than following the counterclockwise circle rules to be observed by the rest of us? Perhaps it’s the way this “self-elected” manouver is described that reminds me of the adage in Orwell’s Animal Farm: “All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.” And if the “right” to push on straight through is indeed Cont’d on page 14
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what is intended, then what happens if the “self-selected straight through” vehicle centre punches somebody going in a circle and not expecting to see that big, big radiator come straight at them? So, do the regular rules of the highway apply to one and all or just some? And who decides? I hope somebody can enlighten me as to what is really intended with this design but right now it sounds like an ambulance chasing lawyer’s dream. Andy Neimers Sooke
Fletcher is mistaken about medicine Mr. Fletcher’s article on “Hippie medicine” was a real eye opener. It took the form of a typical conservative rant filled with the usual insults and once again lacking in true substance and objectivity. He misrepresents the true value of vitamin supplements, medicinal teas and various detoxifying methods.
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They are not a relief for constipation but are invaluable in helping to rebuild a persons immune system. Five years or so ago I had two bouts of pneumonia in the space of a year and a half. Since that time I have rebuilt my immune system using “Hippie medicine” to the extent that I am effectively flu and cold free year round. Without this brand of medicine I’m quite sure I would be six feet in the ground by now. Mr. Fletcher also seems to imply that gluten intolerance is just some kind of new designer disease. I too once leaned this way with my opinion until my granddaughter was diagnosed with this affliction as a young child. I thank the holy powers that be that the physician in charge had the courage to buck the tide of professional opinion and give us this diagnosis. It surely saved my granddaughter’s life and proved to me that this affliction is a reality. I don’t know about Mr. Fletcher’s tastes but if I turn the tap on and it smells like chlorine I like to go to my
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cache of dechlorinated water for a drink. It isn’t a big deal to air out the chlorine, besides that stuff has to be hard on the guts. I also have to think that a person should be careful about the damage over immunization can do to the immune system. The documented truth makes it a definite reality. We all have friends who get flu shots every year but still seem to get colds and flu. Modern conservative idealism seems to be bent on thought and response control of public opinion. It’s not wrong or unusual to make important life changing decisions regarding personal health issues. Healing ourselves should be the main objective, free from narrow minded criticisms. Mr. Fletcher’s “Hippie medicine” has been evolving for centuries and is the backbone of any healing process. Rodney Nyberg Sooke
Pulled into a gas station to fill up with diesel. Then a fellow came out to help, turns out he is the owner. Price of diesel is $2.70/gallon and we pay $5 or better. The owner says this is stupid, we put in the pipeline and make gas and diesel for almost half what you pay for your oil. So, gas and diesel should be cheaper in Canada, than what we sell it for in the U.S.A. So what is wrong with this picture? Then we sell our oil to the U.S.A. and China to make more CO2 in the air when the scientists say ‘stop.’ We are at the tipping point for pollution. But the governments are not listening. I worry what we are leaving to our children and future generations. The public is also not listening. More people have to make waves, so the government will listen. Write your MLA and MPs. This is why we pay them to do their job. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Gordon Stewart Sooke
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When is it more than anxiety or depression Eating disorders and obsessivecompulsive disorder Dr. David Smith
Special to the Sooke News Mirror
T
he ages between 12 to 24 are challenging for almost all youth. The biological, social, physical and psychological path to adulthood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances. But coupled with that tough journey is the fact that 75 per cent of all mental health disorders first show up in these teen/ young adult years, too. For the majority, the mental health issue is apt to be mild to moderate anxiety or depression; both highly treatable. A number of other very important mental health issues, however, also tend to arise first in the teen years. Here is some general information and links to resources for two specific issues: eating disorders and obsessivecompulsive disorder. Next week we will talk about bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. In all cases, if you suspect your child might be suffering from a specific condition talk to your family doctor or contact the Child and Youth Mental Health clinic provided by the Ministry of Chil-
dren and Family Development in your nearest community. Call Service BC at 1-800-6618773 to find the nearest MCFD office to you. Eating disorders: The transition from adolescence to adulthood is particularly risky for the development of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). An estimated 0.9 per cent of young women aged 12 to 24 will develop AN, while about 1.5 per cent of young women develop BN. While young women are three times more likely to develop these disorders, young men in recent years are increasingly showing to have eating issues. While our societal obsession with thinness may set the scene; genetic risk factors, as well as underlying anxiety, perfectionism and self-esteem issues are thought to combine to trigger the disorders. Once anorexia starts and the body gets into starvation mode, the brain chemistry changes. As well, the body’s dehydration, altered electrolyte balance and poor nutritional status can lead to heart rhythm issues and other organ function problems. The goal in treating anorexia is to re-feed the person to a healthier weight, and then treat the disordered thinking behind the condition, with one or more of the most effec-
tive treatments. These treatments include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), familybased therapy and dialectic behavior therapy (DBT). Re-feeding and psychotherapy may co-occur once the person is progressing to a healthier weight. With bulimia, along with CBT, antidepressant medication has been shown to be helpful. In both conditions, medications may be helpful if there is a co-occurring mood or anxiety disorder, as is often the case. Symptoms of AN to look for in your teen include rapid or significant weight loss, food restriction and obsession with calories or exercise. For BN, weight loss may not be very apparent, but your teen may go to the washroom immediately after eating and run the water. You may see evidence of vomiting in the toilet bowl. Since anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, it is important to seek help at the first signs. For more information and to see a full listing of provincial programs, including the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program for Children and Adolescents at BC Children’s Hospital, as well for videos and other helpful information, see Kelty Eating Disorders, keltyeatingdisorders.ca. Another
source for information is the National Eating Disorders Information Centre, nedic.ca. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Obsessions are repetitive, intrusive and unwanted thoughts that cause the affected youth great anxiety. Compulsions are the actions or the rituals that he or she must go through to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsessive thoughts. A very common OCD obsession is about contamination or germs, with the compulsion being the need to hand wash repeatedly or avoid any surface, individual or situation where germs might be present. Another common OCD obsession
is the fear that something terrible will happen unless the youth takes a specific ritualistic action, like counting, checking, or placing items in a specific order. Genetic risk factors plus an environmental trigger are thought to set off the illness, which tends to run in families. One environmental trigger that may be linked to sudden onset OCD symptoms in some susceptible children is a recent infection with Streptococcus A bacteria (Strep throat.) This burgeoning, but controversial area of research may yield more insights in future years. Treatment with antidepressant-types of medication plus expo-
sure response prevention therapy – a specific form of cognitive behavioural therapy that features gradual exposure to the issue causing the obsessive thoughts and compulsions — has been shown to have success with some individuals. Left untreated, however, OCD can be very debilitating. The longer the OCD goes on, the harder it is to treat. Again, if you are worried about possible signs of OCD in your child, see your family doctor or the Ministry of Children and Family Development CYMH clinic in your region. They may refer your child to specialized services, such as psychiatric services or the spe-
cialized OCD program at BC Children’s Hospital. For more information, see at ocdbc. ca, www.keltymentalhealth.ca or the OCD pages at cmha.ca Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health. This series of columns on common child and youth mental health issues is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative.
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Song and Surf Music Festival, one of B.C.’s premiere winter music festivals, combines Canadian art, music and culture with community alliance. Hosted throughout the picturesque town of Port Renfrew, the The Boom Booms multi-venue festival features: The Boom is hosted between a Booms, Ash Grunwald, selection of resorts, Nor thcote, Bocce easy walking or biking Av o c a d o , We i r d distance from each Party, Willa, The other. Attendees may G a f f , Librarian, book accommodation Righteous Rainbows of throughout the town Togetherness, Generic, or stay at a variety of DJ Nigel, Mike Edel campsites with shuttle (duo set), SAVVIE, Hawk service transporting and Steel, Sam Weber, guests to and from the Morning Show, Lady K, festival. Mr. B, Fox Glove. This is one of Port Renfrew Resorts Vancouver Island’s will play host to multiple only winter music acts throughout Friday festivals. Taking place night while the PRCC in multiple indoor plays host to Saturday venues throughout the and Sundays night time picturesque town of shows. Port Renfrew, Song and Our intimate Sunset Surf offers attendees Showcases take place unique and intimate during Saturday and concert experiences Sunday in an amazingly featuring world class waterfront venue and talent over three days features some of the and nights. region’s best acoustic The 2015 lineup acts.
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What you need to know before you go: All venues are within walking distance to most accommodations and camping, however there will be Song & Surf shuttles running throughout the weekend. Police will have road blocks set up. NO DRINKING AND DRIVING. Food and beverages will be available at all venues. Remember – this event is 19+ and two pieces of ID will be required. Port Renfrew is a quiet peaceful community so we ask that all attendees respect our neighbours well transiting to and from accommodations. A few reminders to help you and the community enjoy the
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weekend: • This is a quiet community. Please respect your neighbours and keep quiet when in the streets. • Please visit our great local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. The main venue will have food and drinks. The general store is open between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. • There is no bank machine in Port Renfrew but the store will do cash back when able. Any questions? Call Big Fish Lodge at 250-647-0036 or swing by and talk to a Big Fish attendant. Tickets are on sale now at: www.songandsurf.com. C o m m u n i t y involvement is central to Tall Tree Music Festival and Song and Surf Music Festival. Select proceeds of Song and Surf go directly to the Tall Tree Youth Development Fund and the Make Music Now program, providing financial support to youth living in Port Renfrew and the Pacheedaht First Nation.
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VITTLES Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke 8-11 p.m. ADULT WALKING GROUP SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Lunch and shopping trips Registration required. 250to Victoria. Call Celia 250642-8000. 642-5828 for information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION DROP IN HOCKEY Cribbage 7 p.m. SEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. BINGO all ages. Sr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45 SACRED CHANT CIRCLE 3 p.m. Community Hall. 7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre. 6750 West Coast Road.
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Meat draw 3 p.m. GREEN CONE WORKSHOP Sooke Home Hardware, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to process your kitchen scraps in your yard, If you know of anything happening in the community call the editor at: 250-642-5752 or email: editor@sookenewsmirror. com.
Child, Youth & Family Centre: 6672 Wadams Way Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray Rd Knox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd Legion #54: 6726 Eustace Rd Library: 2065 Anna Marie Rd Museum: 2070 Phillips Rd Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662 Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.
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Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30-11. 250 642-5152. CALLING ALL QUILTERS Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-0789 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Ayre Manor Residents trips. DROP IN HOCKEY At SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m. SOOKE COUNCIL Regular council meeting, 7 p.m. council chambers
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BABY TALK Baby Sign Language. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 1011:30 a.m. 250-642-5464. YOUTH CLINIC
Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic. KNITTING CIRCLE
Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Dropin. 250-642-3022. STORYTIME Ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register
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People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m. PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m.
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MANAGER, IT & FIBER The City of Nelson is currently seeking to fill the position of Manager, IT & Fiber. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Services and plays a key role by providing input and influencing key decisions relating to all aspects of managing Information Technology and Fiber initiatives for the City of Nelson. Further information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson website at www.nelson.ca. Resumes must be submitted no later than 8:00 am February 5, 2015, quoting posting # 15EX01 to::
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR REQUIRES Carrier for GENERAL SOOKE & KALTASIN AREA CALL ROD 250-642-5752 THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities. Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca
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Gatorade
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Cheezies
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Porridge Oats or Chili Con Carne Oat Flakes
Hot Smoked
Salmon
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Classics Soup
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Low Alcohol
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Knorr
Potato Chips
Campbell's
Beer
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6
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Juicy Jumbos
49
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Molson Exel
Nabob
Tortilla Chips
Boneless, Skinless
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Pepsi Cola
29
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Doritos XL
Fresh Sunrise
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Cranberry Cocktail
Wild Pink
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Oceans
Russet Potatoes
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Lean Ground Beef
Washington
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Pasta Meals
FROZEN McCain Thin Crust
250g All Varieties
Pizzas
Cool Whip
99¢ 99 2 2/300 99 4
Island Farms
Cottage Cheese
Drink Mixes
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Peanut Butter
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Annie's Chocolate or Honey
Bunny Crackers
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Biscotti 187g All Varieties .......
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Everland Organic
Tribal Organic
Cocount
Fair Trade Coffee
Water
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Seaweed Snacks
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Organic Teas
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Wholesome Sweetener
Organic Blue Agave
Ecuadorian Quinoa
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Curator’s Corner: Maritime exhibit at the museum
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This month we’re taking you way back to year 2012 when the Sooke Region Museum opened its new permanent maritime history exhibit. The exhibit was a major project for the museum during a time of great change as new director, Lee Boyko, was taking lead. Starting in November 2011, curating the exhibit took eight months. The exhibit covers topics such as ship and canoe building, fishing types, equipment, shipwrecks and salvaging. Interviews took place over the eight months with Elida Peers, Maywell Wickheim, Ray Vowles, Doug MacFarlane, Andrew Barry, and from T’Sou-ke Nation Jack Planes, Michelle Thut and Jonathon Ryce. Other contributors helped bring the research full circle. The old Chamber of Commerce office inside the museum was transformed to look like the inside of a ship. This was a huge undertaking that was made possible by many staff and board members and volunteers. The carpet was removed and wood was laid to look like real planks in a ship. The entire ceiling is draped in a green fishing net with various shells and fishing lures attached. We designed a portal window to frame a video that plays of a ship sailing into the Sooke Harbour. Below the video is a captain’s wheel and gears. It’s a great station for kids to steer the wheel and pretend they are the captain of the sailing ship. A fish net station is a handson feature in the exhibit and has multiple kinds of netting needles to handle. A cabinet was built specifically for the exhibit by volunteer Jim Eaton and a plexiglass cover was made for it to house artifacts. A large model ship named Skye-G, carved by Harvey George, is also on display. One of the highlights of the exhibit is a light up map of the Graveyard of the Pacific. It was custom-built by Vancouver shipwreck specialist Phil Hood. He had designed a version of the map previous to the exhibit but we worked collaboratively to add information pertaining to the Sooke region and surrounding areas. Shipwrecks men-
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tioned in the exhibit are highlighted on the map. A particularly interesting artifact on display is a chair believed to be from the steam ship the SS Valencia. The Valencia was wrecked near Pachena Point, along the West Coast Trail, on January 22, 1906 as it was making its way from San Francisco to ports in Victoria and Seattle. The ship crashed into rocks due to a number of bad choices on the captain’s part. As it was sinking there was poor communication about the life boats and a lack of help from people on shore resulting in 136 men, women and children dying. The tragic event is recognized as “the most shameful
incident in Canadian maritime history.” This chair was salvaged near Clo-oose. Other shipwreck artifacts on display include bolts, nails, and Douglas-fir fragments from the sunken schooner the Favorite. A high point of the curating process involved working with members of the T’Souke First Nations. Interviews focused a lot on the renewed interest in building traditional canoes. Starting in 1991, eight new ceremonial, warrior, and racing canoes were carved with the help of local youth. One of the vessels was carved from a single red cedar log and is Canada’s largest warrior canoe
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called Kwa-Quy-Aq. While researching for the exhibit, carver Jonathon Ryce showed me where the canoe was being housed at the band hall and also some of the tools that were used to create it such as a draw knife. The canoe is approximately 52’6” long. The exhibit opened along with that summer’s temporary exhibit (Sooke: Connections to Royalty) on Sunday June 24, 2012 at our annual salmon barbeque and open house. It continues to be one of our most popular exhibits for families due to the hands-on elements. Brianna Shambrook Collections and Exhibits Manager Sooke Region Museum
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Views of the permanent maritime history exhibit at the Sooke Region Museum curated by Brianna Shambrook.
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Reaping our rewards: Enjoying the time of year when things are slower These early months of the year can be challenging for anyone. The days still seem short and many days dark, throwing some of us into the doldrums. The loneliness can creep in – particularly for seniors alone and shut– in’s. It is very difficult for the older generation to ask for help or even to call and chat. Some areas have phone groups who call people daily to check on their wellbeing. Security for the vulnerable. There is an Island Health Adult Day Program at Ayre Manor Lodge each Friday for seniors who are still somewhat mobile but isolated. Games with light exercise are offered and lunch is served. The program is designed for social interaction and an outing for shut-ins. This also gives the caregivers/partner an opportunity to attend to other things. The Seniors Activity Bus carries members downtown on Tuesday and Thursday. They go to the Sooke Community Hall Drop-In Centre for lunch and to play bingo, or run errands and shop. The Friday trip is for lunch and shopping in surrounding areas. Monday the bus is available to Ayre Manor residents. One Sunday each month the members go somewhere special for an early dinner. The bus is a treasure that provides affordable outings for seniors who no longer can or wish to drive inside or outside the community. Fellowship and getting out can be lifesaving. The society is always in need of volunteers
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How the ball rolls: Sooke soccer
The weather stymied soccer for Sooke this weekend at Fred Milne, but a few teams still got to play away. The U13 Girls played this weekend on Salt Spring in the LISA Cup semi finals. At the end of regulation it was a 3-3 tie. The game was decided in a shoot out which our girls unfortunately came out on the losing end of. This was their first shoot out experience as a team. Amazing job by all but a special shout out to Sydney Cumming who stepped up and played goal the entire game, as all the girls usually take turns in goal. She was stellar in net and gave our team a chance to that game to a shoot out. Great job Tidalwaves!
Carleen Dennett manager The U14 girls saw Bays United for the third week in a row. We wanted revenge and we certainly thought we were going to get it after two amazing goals in the first half to be up 2-0. First goal was assisted by Layla Martinez to Faith Knoles who continues a long awaited scoring streak! The second goal was from a throw in from Emma Chalmers, who then had the ball passed back to her and she sent in a wicked cross to find Layla Martinez in front of the net with an amazing header goal to pop it in past the GK. Unfortunately the second half Bays came out with a vengeance and quickly tied
it up. Despite a valiant effort and a few more chances, Sooke ended up losing 4-2. The bitter sweet lessons we have learned so far this season are surely upping our game and with only four games left in regular league play, we plan on playing our hearts out! Laura Lockhart – coach The U14 Boys handed Cowichan their second loss of the season in their LISA Cup semifinal game on Sat., Jan. 24th in Duncan. Max Hadrich scored early on to put Sooke ahead, but Cowichan tied it up and they went to half time 1-1. Coming out strong in the second Simon Herold found the back of the net and Max scored another, putting
Sooke ahead 3-1. Cowichan rallied a late comeback attempt scoring in the last four minutes of play. A thrilling 3-2 win assisted by the teams solid defensive line and goalkeeping. The boys advance to the LISA Cup Final on Feb. 14th at UVIC. Cherie Duncan – manager Unfortunately both the U15 and U16 boys were unable to play in their LISA Cup Semi Final game and will have to reschedule. The U16 girls beat Saanich 2-0 in their LISA Cup Semi Final game on Saturday. The team will now advance to the LISA Cup Finals. Coaches Dela Purdy and Xayla Westgate Next club meeting Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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Birdies fly in Sooke Badminton has been around for many years in Sooke and is an excellent sport for fitness for those winter month evenings. Either playing ‘single’ or ‘doubles’ can certainly get the blood pumping and the heart pounding. The ‘Birdie’ or ‘Shuttlecock’, as it is technically named, can move at a surprisingly fast speed. All levels and capabilities are always welcome by the members of the Sooke Badminton Club, which is a ‘drop-in’ based organization meeting regu-
larly from September through June on Tuesday evenings at the EMCS (school) gym at 7:30 p.m. What is really great is the mix of ages, from the development of youth, members of the EMCS badminton team, through to some really active seniors who can still hold their own. It is a reasonably inexpensive sport with racquets anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars. These days the racquets are made from lightweight materials making the racquet weigh only a few
ounces. The club does have racquets for those experimenting with the sport. All you need is a good pair of nonmarking court/running shoes and enthusiasm. Gail Dumont has been coordinating badminton in Sooke for many years and she herself is a prime example of participation as she is involved with the EMCS School Team and managing the Badminton Club of Sooke. For more information on the sport or the club call Gail Dumont at 250-642-3288 or Roger Temple at 250-642-1789.
Sooke is a Tier 3 association, which is based solely on population and how many Rep teams each association field. Usually the Sooke rep teams play in division 3 or 4. This year all of the Sooke rep teams played in division 2 which in itself is a huge accomplishment! Here is how each placed at the end of league play: Peewee Rep Finished 5th in divi-
sion 2 - only 4 points from 3rd. Bantam Rep Finished 7th in divi sion 2 Midget Rep Finished 2nd in division 2- only 1 point from first place. Playoffs started this past weekend for both the Peewee’s and the Bantam’s. The Peewee rep team won their first playoff game and has their eye set on the provincial championships which will be held in
Kitimat B.C. The Bantam team put forward an excellent effort however they were not successful in their play off weekend. The Midget Rep team have their first play off game on February 1st in Sooke at 3:40pm. They are four games away from making it to the B.C. championships, which will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon this March.
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The Outdoor Guy: Joie de vivre
There is a danger in becoming a character in a story called “joie de vivre” or “joy of life” and the danger of following distraction can lead to becoming someone else. The distractions in life isn’t your fault, we have been inundated with the pressure to succeed by empirical data culled from the importance placed on our GDP. The gross domestic product is the primary indicator used to gauge the health of a country’s economy. It counts things like the quality of lock for our doors and the jails for the people that break them, it counts the
destruction of the redwood trees, the loss of our natural wonder and chaotic sprawl. Botanical Beach is quiet this time of year and lies 1.5 hours west of Sooke in Port Renfrew and is home to the Northern Pygmy Owl, both the Downy and the Pileated Woodpeckers among other birds. There are a variety of signs to tell you more about the different types of wildlife in this area. The 2.5 KM Botanical loop only takes as long as you want it to; the dogs and I took about two hours because hey, we’re on dogtime. Speaking of time, back in ’68 Robert Kennedy delivered a speech about the GDP and the importance of prioritizing one’s life. The Gross National Product (GDP) represents the total dollar value of all goods and
services produced over a specific time period to measure the success of a countries economy. Unfortunately such commercialism flies in the face of a more holistic human development concept that has happiness and wellbeing at its core. Hoping there is no tectonic shift as the dogs and I cruise through some of the trails. The environmental youth team of the Pacheedaht and the T’Souke first nations carved out the trail’s through the Sitka Spruce and the Western Red Cedar. If you have been up to Tofino and Uckelit you can expect to see a lot of the same rugged west coast coastline. The water Churns in rhythmic chaos while the giant waves roll onto the shores of Botanical beach. Expect to get wet, this area receives about 13 feet of precipi-
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the need for a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and well-being of all peoples. Robert Kennedy, said that GDP is a misplaced
metric and suggested that the emphasis of our success should be by measured the joy of kids at play, our wisdom, our passion our devotion to the people we love and our empathy to which creates a more vital and happy everyday life.
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Reader’s Photo of the Week Andrew Ferguson caught this magnificent eagle in the wild along the Sooke Bluffs. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Stickleback Restaurant located at Coopers Cove. Send your good quality JPEG photos to: editor@ sookenewsmirror.com
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Looking forward to that family camping trip you’ve been putting off since last June? Well, get ready to pay a little bit extra for all that outdoor fun starting as early as March 15, 2015, with majority of provincial campsites seeing a $2 per night increase, while others may get a maximum spike of $5 per night. Last province-wide increase was in 2010. Ministry of Environment says the increase comes after years of investment in projects to attract young families towards new recreation opportunities and provincial parks. Over the past five years, BC Parks reportedly put in around $60 million in park facilities, as well as nearly $700 million in maintaining infrastructure. Sounds like a lot, right? Well, to put it into perspective, British Columbia’s parks extend over 14 million hectares - or 14.4 per cent of the overall provincial land base… making B.C. home to one of the largest park systems in the world. The new investment — which is expected to generate $1.3 million this year for BC’s protected areas — will cover 1,029 provincial parks, recreation areas, conservancies, ecological reserves, and protected areas in BC. Not everything will get more expensive though. For one, there are no increases to fees for sanistations, mooring buoys, backcountry camping, picnic shelters, or group camping — plus, all BC Parks user fees include all other taxes. And good news is, droves of curious explorers continue to pass through the province’s natural wonders. “From diverse terrain to temperature climate, our parks are truly a unique treasure,” noted Mary Polak, Minister of Environment. “By increasing user fees in campgrounds, campers who use the parks system are helping to keep it sustainable for future generations to enjoy.” In 2013-14, recreation user fees generated approximately $17.1 million in visitor revenue, and in 2014, more than 133,000 reservations were booked online via the Discover Camping reservation system - almost a 10 per cent increase from 2013. Still tempted? Good, cause there’s lots of time to get all that gear ready. According to BC Parks, the Discover Camping website — which will have the new fee structure in place upon launch — will go live at 9 a.m. (PST) March 15, 2015.
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Panoramic views of Becher Bay,
ings, & Gas Fireplace
breathtaking Ocean Views
Quality built 2011, 2BR, 2BA arts & craft style home
Deluxe Ensuite, Vaulted Ceil-
South facing with unobstructed
B. Comm Urban Land Economics
3 bath Geothermal Heat & A/C
slider access to covered deck
Bokashi
STONE RIDGE ESTATES EAST SOOKE $307,300 $349,900
$379,000
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath with
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6626 Sooke Road 250-642-6366
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