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Discussions of a new Sooke library will return to the Vancouver Island Regional Library board this weekend in hopes the project will finally gain traction. Both VIRL and Sooke council have been looking for a suitable location in Sooke to accommodate the proposed 10,000-square-foot facility for several years, but nothing happened. It doesn’t mean it fell out of sight, either. Last October, Capital Regional District approved $6 million in funding for the new library, the first major step forward in years. Between VIRL, Sooke council and the CRD, now it comes down to making a final decision of where in Sooke the new library will land, said VIRL board chair Bruce Jollife, calling it a “three body

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Briefly Crash closes Sooke Road

Sooke police are investigating the cause of an accident that shut down Sooke Road for more than 10 hours last Friday, after a car veered into a hydro pole near 17 Mile Pub. The driver, who was from Saanich, was heading towards Sooke when a preexisting medical condition caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a hydro pole, said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen. Exact medical condition of the driver is unknown, and police said neither speed or alcohol were factors. The road was closed down due to oil residue, live hydro wires and debris from the severed pole. The same pole was replaced several weeks ago after a pickup truck rolled over and severed it in the same corner of Highway 14.

Fire recruits begin training Sooke Fire and Rescue has begun training its newest recruits in a joint effort between Sooke and the Metchosin fire departments. The 12 recruits – six in Sooke, six in Metchosin – started training last Saturday and will continue for 3.5 months. Sessions go from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every other weekend. Upon successfully finishing all exams and practical tests, the recruits become National Fire Protection Associationcertified level 1 firefighters, allowing them to start going on calls with the rest of fire crew. “It’s a fair commitment, but when they complete everything, that certification is good anywhere in North America,” said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen. “Their firefighter level 1 is just as good in Sooke as it is in Toronto or Texas.”

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t’s a new year, so resolutions and spirits are at an all-time high, especially for Sooke businesses, which, given last year’s improvements, hope the shiny new infrastructure will open the doors to more customers. No doubt, it’s a start, not only to improving Sooke’s aesthetics and accessibility, but drawing in those folks who would otherwise drive through here. To Scott Gertsma, store manager at Sooke Home Hardware, creating a positive business environment in Sooke is a goal worth working toward. “We have positive growth and we want to continue that this year. If you don’t grow, you’re just going backwards,” Gertsma said, adding that he would like to see a reduction in property taxes so local businesses have a bit more financial breathing room to improve their services. He is, however, impressed with Sooke’s downtown improvements and is hopeful it will make a positive difference. “The walkability of Sooke now is amazing, and I hope that brings traffic into the core.” But again, just the start. Gertsma pointed out that his store, along with downtown businesses, need to spend money to make themselves look more presentable. “Our downtown core doesn’t look very pleasant, it’s not a happy, inviting place. The roadway has made a dramatic difference, but that’s step one,” he said. And it’s about continuing these improvements further westward on Sooke Road, and giving some love to all of Sooke’s businesses, as Yvonne Busse, operator of Kelz Bakery, a niche little cafe/bakery located in the Peoples Drug Mart plaza. Busse, a Sooke local since 1974, has managed the bakery in Sooke for the last 20 years, like her father, who ran a bakery in Sooke as well before her. Like Gertsma, she said she feels good about the recent core improvements, but the

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Yvonne Busse, operator of Kelz Bakery, feels good about the recent core improvements, but the momentum must continue into the new year.

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We’ve had a very good growth year, very positive within the community. We feel good about the direction we’re going in because of the response from the public.

momentum must continue if any significant differences are going to be seen in Sooke. “I’m feeling optimistic since we’ve had the roundabout in, because it helps bring people in, brings tourists up, but many businesses feel left out on this side of the road,” she said, adding that a much-needed component are sidewalks to continue down west. Similarly, Busse believes beautification is important as well for businesses, creating that allure, that mon dieu effect that will reel outsiders in droves to check what Sooke, and Sooke only, has to offer. Much of the current

infrastructure is aging, making improvements difficult and expensive, as Busse points out. She hopes to see newer commercial buildings being built in town, but fears the rent may still be too high for small businesses to operate successfully. After all, local is what makes Sooke special; to feel warm inside when you step into a shop, to feel welcome, perhaps right at home. This is the kind of environment Busse wants to create as well as maintain. Most important, she wants to keep local business local. “I want to keep Sooke as a local people business, because we’re the ones that live and know the town,” Busse said. “I can have seven people in here at a time and they all know each other, I want to keep that closeness and feeling of family.” For Randy Welters, co-owner of Barking Dog Studio, that’s the mentality all Sooke businesses should adopt, as it’s not about about one business, it’s about everybody, seeing that “we’re in

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Electric car ownership has seen a steady increase over the last two years, with Teslas and Leafs popping up around Sooke every so often, but with only two electric charging stations in town, potential owners may still be wondering: would this work for me? Well, a group of 10 Edward Milne Community School students, known as Youth for Change, are driven to do something about it: by putting an electric charging station right at the school. And how else to power an ambition than to recycle something as disposable as old cellphones? Nick Gakena, one of the EMCS students involved in the project and the driving force behind the charging station, said his team has collected around 80 cellphones, but hope to gather 500 or more. The way it works is the cellphones will get tagged, bagged and shipped over to GRC Recycling, a Floridabased recycling company that has a specific cellphone recycling program called Shelter Alliance which fully recycles or refurbishes

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The EMCS students behind the phone recycling project, include Titus Tan, left, Serena Laur, Kayla Petie, Delaney Ryan, Nick Gakena, Emily Albert, Lajah Warren, Jordan Shutt and teacher Scott Rothermel. cellphones in exchange for a refund. Gakena noted that even though the amount of money they will get back is based on the condition and quality of the phones, the cellphone doesn’t have to work, and can still be donated if it has a cracked screen or won’t turn on. Cables aren’t necessary. In the end, it’s all about making a difference and helping those gears turn in a community. “It opens up more possibilities for the future, and in order tackle bigger issues like climate change, we need to provide the infrastructure for that,” Gakena said, adding that he figured a charging station at the school would be fitting since there is a small

but growing population of electric cars in Sooke. As for building the station itself, costs range anywhere between $1,200 and $2,000 for the unit, plus an additional $1,000 or so for all the wiring and electrical work. Scott Rothermel, the EMCS teacher leading the student group said he is looking to get a unit similar to the one the T’Sou-ke Nation operates at its administration building. “We’re looking at other local businesses who have electrical charging stations and thinking of adding more,” Rothermel said, adding that some systems will have different abilities, such as displaying the consumption and how long it will take. Rothermel said that even

though they are at the research stage, making it happen at the school isn’t that far off either. “If they can put them at a Tim Hortons, then they should be able to put them at the school,” he chuckled. Between EMCS and Belmont over the last five years, students recycled more than 1,000 phones, with funds being dispersed to fund school activities and projects. The group hopes to reach a healthy cellphone count by the end of the school year, and may even stretch it into 2017, if necessary. Those willing to donate their cellphones can just drop them off at a donation bin located at the main EMCS office between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. news@sookenewsmirror.com

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$13.1-million regional radio system for the 50 emergency response agencies across the Capital Regional District. “The new Project 25 (P25) system will mean a significant improvement in audio quality for all users,” said CREST board chair Gordie Logan. “(It’s) much better in building penetration and the ability to re-allocate infrastructure to

the West Shore or the Peninsula, giving the users in those areas even better coverage.” Motorola will supply equipment for the migration to the P25 radio technology and also serves the Emergency Communications (E-Comm) for British Columbia Inc. E-Comm owns and operates the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service emergency

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Finance director leaves to join View Royal The District of Sooke has lost a high-ranking official to View Royal. Finance director Michael Dillabaugh announced his resignation to municipal staff just before Christmas. His last day was Thursday. He will take on a similar role in View Royal, beginning Monday (Jan. 18). “It’s a new opportunity and a chance to learn and

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Why I go to WestShore? The reason I go to WestShore is because I never felt a sense of belonging at other schools, I felt surrounded by a large group of people where no one knows my name. During the first week I knew I would be graduating this time around especially when I saw how much passion the teacher had for teaching. I found a teacher that understands my learning style, understands who I am and actually cares about my future and my feelings. All the staff here have a real smile on their face when their kids do well. I’m not just a student to my teachers and staff, I am a brain with a future. My goal is to grad and get into college for carpentry and try to have a great future. WestShore is definitely helping me get to my goal. It was my choice to transfer here and my choice to show up every day. Within a week of being in the class I felt happy, and motivated. I actually wanted to graduate. And here I am. I’m in school and I’m going to graduate, because I have people to support me and I’m so happy I didn’t drop out. I have an even bigger family than normal in this classroom.

Schools Langford Campus

101- 814 Goldstream Avenue

Colwood Campus 2139 Sooke Road

WestShore Metchosin Technical Centre 4495 Happy Valley Road

WestShore Sooke Learning Centre 2145 Townsend Road

WestShore Pacheedaht Adult Learning Centre Port Renfrew 6633 Deering Road

WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke Rd.

Upcoming Events Semester 2 - February 1 WestShore Advisory Council Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month Spring Break March 14 – 29 Spring PACE Show

101-814 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002

www.westshorecentre.com

WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

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250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice Grades 8 -12 On-line Grades 8 - 10 Paper Based Courses Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

Grades 10, 11, & 12 AP French Language 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11 *Art Foundations 11 & 12 Biology 11 & 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Creative Writing 12 English 10, 11 & 12 Family Studies 12 First Nations Studies 12 Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11 & 12 Graduation Transitions Orchestra 10 *PACE Musical Theatre 10-12 Physical Education 10, 11 & 12 Physics 11/12 (Paper based) Planning 10 & 12 Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Science 10 Science & Technology 11 Social Justice 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 *Studio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12 Work Experience 12A & 12B

Medical Terminology

Medical Office Assistant

Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs.

Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours. • Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler) • Medical Keyboarding

Prerequisite: Cost: Instructor: Date:

English 12 or equivalent $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Angela Kemna Jan 19 - Apr 12 May 3-July 26 Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Prerequisites: • English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) Date: Jan 25 - Apr 6 Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: $950 Instructor:

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Bookkeeping Foundations

Sage 50 - Level 1

Foodsafe Basic

Explore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Instructor: Fee: Texts:

FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.

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* Some courses require attendance once a week.

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Pre-Calculus 11

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Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

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Science & Technology Tutorial

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Social Studies History 12 (School age only)

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Electives First Nations Art 11/12

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Storefront Tutorial Support

ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!

Did you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.

Monday - Thursday,

Let's Paint A Monarch Butterfly With Acrylic Paints

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

We'll practice detail basecoating & sanding techniques, create depth for shading, drybrushing & liner practice. 5" x 7" canvas.

First Nations Graduation Program The Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

Futures Cohort Programs Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.

All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

On-line Academic Courses

Feb. 1 & 3 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Black-Capped Chickadee With Oil Paints Painting this little chickadee will teach you feather painting techniques, liner work and shading. 5" x 7" canvas.

Feb. 22, 24 & 29 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Red Cardinal On A Branch With Acrylic Paints Wet blending, glazing & layering colours using gel retarder to create the feathers & details. 5" x 7" canvas.

April 4 & 6 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Classes start each month.

Let's Paint Koi Fish With Oil Paints

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

Paint a 'Kitusui' Koi (scaleless, cream & orange colour accents) swimming by rocks. Basecoating, shading & highlighting techniques, and glazing. 8" x 10" canvas.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

A variety of painting techniques while you learn to paint evergreens, foliage (tree tops & shrubs), trunks & branches. No canvas, practicing on transparencies.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

April 18 & 20 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Variety Of Trees With Oil Paints April 25 & 27 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Landscape Using Acrylic Painting Techniques Wet Blending, stippling, basecoating, shading & highlighting . See how using gel retarder can aid in painting your oceanside forest landscape with a waterfall. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 11, 16 & 18 (Wed, Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Landscape With Oil Paints Learn to paint skies, clouds, distant trees & shoreline, water & reflections & a rocky cliff with a waterfall using wet on wet blending techniques, colour mixing & brush techniques to create depth & perspective. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 23, 25 & 30 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

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For information call 250-391-9002 How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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Page needs to be opened on library project WE SAY:

New library holds the key to town centre development.

If the District of Sooke really wants to move forward on town centre development, the biggest leap will come from building a new library. The district, Vancouver Island Regional Library board and the Capital Regional District have all agreed Sooke’s current library is past its best before date. Yet, any move to a physical building is moving at a glacial pace. Last summer the district asked for a request for proposal and had six replies. None met the criteria. (Although one developer said, he

met all the criteria except proper zoning; that problem has since been rectified). The CRD approved up to $6 million in funding last October, but VIRL can’t seem to get dust off the project’s plan and take it to the next level. Municipal and library officials say everyone needs to be onside. Fair enough, but they also need to be rowing in the same direction, too. The back and forth discussions on the library project has been going on for years. This Saturday, VIRL board will discuss the library again,

but there appears little, if any, hope of it getting out of the bureaucratic quagmire. Now as the district is headstrong in developing the town centre, with the completion of the roundabout, it is time to get this project off the ground. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that libraries have helped revitalize struggling or depressed communities. Like a major department store in a mall, libraries attract large numbers of people, creating economic opportunities for a myriad

of businesses and organizations in the surrounding area. Large cities, medium-sized ones and even small towns have successfully transformed their libraries into the hubs of vibrant neighborhoods. In the words of Robert Putnam, “People may go to the library looking mainly for information, but they find each other there.” ••• We want to hear from you. Send you comments to editor@sookenewsmirror. com. Letters must include daytime phone number and your name.

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We’ll see what works, what doesn’t, but at the end of the day Sooke will have a new library. Acting mayor Kerrie Reay – Page A1

It opens up more possibilities for the future, and in order to tackle bigger issues like climate change, we need to provide the infrastructure for that. Nick Gakena, EMCS student – Page A5

There is a strong running community in Sooke, but it’s kind of scattered.

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Mark Ziegler, Sooke runner– Page 21

2016 brings opportunities for new ways of learning

Mike Bernier

Guest Comment

Last fall, B.C. students and teachers continued to prepare for success in a changing world as classrooms began phasing in new curriculum that will make B.C.’s world-leading education system even better. The new curriculum still focuses on the basics – reading, writing and arithmetic. But those are being taught in a way that students also learn the collaboration, critical thinking and communications skills they need to succeed in our changing world. Teachers, students and parents all benefit when learning becomes more flexible. If your child is passionate about space travel, starting a business or producing videos, teachers can tap into that passion and help students build their learning around it.

Our education system is already recognized as one of the top three internationally. Why do we need to change? In part, because technology is transforming the way we live and it’s changing the way kids learn. With information at the press of a button, the education system that worked for us years ago is not as effective as it used to be for today’s young learners. With labour stability in the classroom, parents expect us to focus on making sure their children have the skills they need to thrive in college, university and the workplace. We continue to work with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and other educational partners to phase in new curriculum and support teachers. What changes can you expect

to see? For one, students are increasingly learning by doing, with more opportunities for hands-on experience. There is also new content, such as Aboriginal perspectives weaved throughout all grade levels and updated standards in math and sciences. I’ve toured many schools throughout the province and it’s encouraging to see innovative teachers and students already benefiting from the new curriculum. In September 2016, K-9 curriculum will move beyond this year’s introduction and be implemented in all B.C. school districts. Also, next September the new grades 10-to12 curriculum will be available for teachers to use on an optional basis.

In September 2017, the full K-12 curriculum will be in place. We all have a role to play – parents, teachers, and education partners. The work we do today will have a lasting effect for decades. Imagine what today’s students could be doing five, 10, 20 years from now. The curriculum is changing so young people get the best education possible, so they in turn can help support growing communities. B.C.’s continued strong, economic growth and fiscal discipline means that we can return dividends that make a real difference for B.C. students and parents. ••• Mike Bernier is B.C.’s minister of education.

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WE ASKED YOU: What makes Sooke unique?

The friendliness. Whenever I go or shop here, people are willing to go above and beyond to help, which doesn’t happen anywhere else. Jo Peacock Sooke

Everything I need is within walking distance, so I like how the town itself is laid out. Steven MacDougall Sooke

I like that It’s rural, yet it still feels like a bigger town. Kind of like getting the best of both worlds. James Bentley Sooke

It’s a small, happy community with lots to do and a lot of diversity. Alethea Chauvin Sooke

13-7142 Grant Road - $175,000 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Rustic Acres. 2 Outbuildings, private treed yard. Monthly Fees just $110. Call me direct at 250-642-6056 or visit isellsooke.com

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Sooksquatch idea not so far-fetched Re: It is time to cash in on Sooksquatch Conspiracy (Opinion, Jan. 6) Had to smile at Rick Stiebel’s opinion piece about faking a Sasquatch, because it has already been done. Heck even an expert declared the footprint to be real. Not sure where the plaster cast of the footprint is today, nor where the hand-carved wooden feet are that made the imprint. The Sooksquatch T-shirts long ago sold out, a few stickers remain in private collections and the costumes of Mr. and Mrs. Sooksquatch are still at the museum. Lee Boyko Sooke

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but there are many ways of ranking the candidates on the so-called party list, the list of candidates representing the different parties in an election. Using a proportional ballot, voters mark the ballot to indicate the party of choice to establish how many seats it will get in the legislature, while on the same ballot they vote for and rank the candidates. That makes it about as simple, honest, and fair as it can possibly get. Mixed member proportional, also known as MMP, and Trudeau’s preferential, ‘instant run-off’ models are both monumental disasters. Andy Thomsen Peachland

Committee looks to help any refugee family The Team Sooke/Juan de Fuca Refugee Sponsorship Committee thanks you for the story in your Jan. 6 edition (JdF electoral area pitches in for Syrian family sponsorship). While we were inspired by the situation in Syria, we realize

that Syria is not the only source of refugees. Around the world, there are roughly 15 million refugees from countries as widespread as Iraq, Yemen, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. As well, almost 40 million people have been forcibly displaced within their own countries due to violence. So, our committee is working to support a refugee family from any part of the world for one year. The family will become contributing members of our welcoming community and will be fully screened and approved before arrival. We’d like to think that they will exchange their current worries, such as bombs and starvation, for the occasional wandering bear or power outage. For information on how to help, people can go online yo teamsookejuandefuca.ca or call Sid Jorna at 250-642-2767. Sid Jorna Chair, Team Sooke/Juan de Fuca Refugee Sponsorship Committee

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Re: Reform of electoral process requires dialogue (Opinion, Jan. 6) While voters are confused about how the different electoral systems work, they have made it abundantly clear they want all parties fairly represented in our parliaments. Proportional representation, also known as PR, is the only electoral system that addresses this issue, and that is why it is used in virtually all democratic societies in the so-called free world. Another very important reason to use a proportional system is that it encourages the development of more parties, opening the doors for more people to get involved with the political process. To make sure the majority of the MPs are elected in the geographic regions where they live, larger electoral districts will be created to include several federal ridings. The process of nominating Candidates does not change,

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299 ea

Tortilla Chips or Salsa

Various Weights All Varieties

/100g

Whole

2/ 00

Almonds ...........................

Cauliflower

Bosc Pears

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2.26/kg ....................................

2/ 00

Idaho

Tostitos

Vegetable Oil 3L

Fabric Softener

Unico

Bounce

Dog Chow

85g .......................

12's ............................

1L ................................

All Varieties

Bathroom Tissue Spongetowels Econo Big Roll

San Domenico Extra Virgin

8kg ........................

796 mL

Cat Food

Washington

4/ 00

Whiskas Temptations

16 Grain Bread

2/ 00

Sour Soothers..........

279

Silver Hills

Pepperidge Farms

Goldfish Crackers

680g ...........................

California

/lb

All Varieties

Purina

Bread

Tomatoes

Bick's

Dempster's Canadian Rye

945 mL ..................

Unico

Peanut Butter 1kg All Varieties

645 mL All Varieties

Kraft

Lumberjack

Classic Soups

BULK FOODS

Campbell's

Honey Nut Cheerios 1.45kg

Juice

Kraft

Welch's

Realemon

2/ 00

Wild Pink Salmon

Fry's

Maple Syrup

89¢

1.36L ..........................

Uncle Luke's

Noodle Cups 64g .........................

+dep

Pasta Sauce

2/ 00

113-192g All Varieties

Ocean's

Cheerios ¢ Cereal

125g 3 Varieties ........

Prego

Coating Mix

3/ 00

General Mills

Sardines

Mr. Noodles All Varieties

Pepsi Cola

+dep

326g

Gold Seal

2/ 00 +dep

250 mL ..................

Treats from the

SEA

Red Bull

340g All Varieties ....................

Shake 'n Bake

All Varieties

Roasted Coffee All Varieties

1.52/kg

ea +dep

Maxwell House

2kg

Navel Oranges

2/ 00

1.36L All Varieties

WESTERN FOODS

California Large

All Varieties

Rice

5x200 mL

Juice

300g All Varieties

Texana Long Grain White or Brown

AAA Beef

Apple Juice

PRODUCE

WESTERN FOODS HOT

SunRype Pure Blue Label

SunRype Pure or Blended

WESTERN FOODS

5.93/kg

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS

Soups

Fresh

for shut-ins

Onions

Braeburn Cantaloupe Apples

1.52/kg

3lbs

/100g

3.06/kg

2/ 00

/lb

Italian

B.C. Grown

1lb

1.74/kg

139 /lb

B.C. Grown

California

Red Red Raspberries Kiwi Fruit Cabbage Potatoes Green

1.08/kg

4 79 49 ¢

2/ 00

/lb

ORGANIC CORNER Organic

Gala Apples 3lbs

/lb

Imported

Washington

Sweet Jumbo

119

2/ 00

6oz

¢ 2/ 00

/lb

WESTERN Organic FOODS

Onions 3lbs

2/ 00

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FROZEN

French Fries

WESTERN FOODS

Dr. Oetker Ristorante Ultra Thin Crust

1 29 2 2/500 99 3

1kg ............................

Cheemo

DAIRY

All Varieties 334-360g

All Varieties 907g .........................

Bassili

Spaghetti or Lasagna

in Sauce ..............

Island Farms Classic

Light Cream

1.65L All Varieties .......

Cheez Whiz

450g .........................

Imperial Soft

454g

NATURAL FOODS Cheese Puffs All Varieties 155-198g

Quinoa Chips

All Varieties 99g .................

PUR

Gum 80g ..................

2/ 00

Everland Organic

4 2/ 00 5 4/ 00 5

2/ 00

Herbal Tea

All Varieties 20's ....................

San Remo

Sea

Salt

5 109 2/ 00 3 2/ 00

Vortex Glacial Alkaline

520 mL .............

w/Electrolytes 1.25L ..................

Coconut Water

+dep

1kg 2 Varieties ............

Blue Monkey No Pulp

Quality and Convenience

ORGANIC

Celestial Seasonings

Simply 7

Water

+dep

Island Bakery

WESTERN FOODS

Organic Bread

454g .........................

Island Gold Large Brown Free Run

Eggs

Dozen...........................

Santa Cruz Organic

Wholesome Organic

Breeze

Daiya Cream Cheese Style

Spreads

227g All Varieties .......

Echoclean

Fabric Softener Sheets 40's ...................

900 mL ............................................................

Little Duck Organic

Â˘ ea

ea ea+dep

Dried Fruit Snacks

21g All Varieties .........................................................

Guayaki Yerba Mate

Energy Drinks

473 mL All Varieties ..........................................

Dinner Bowls All Varieties 227-283g ..

Alexia

We reserve the right to limit quantities

Onion Rings 340g ...........

WESTERN FOODS

Waffles All Varieties

255-269g .....................

+dep

Gluten Free

ea +dep

Van's

Udi's

Gluten Free

Bagels All Varieties

397-400g .....................

LANGFORD Your Community Food Store 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

Blue Agave Sweetener

350 mL

WESTERN FOODS

Amy's Frozen

399 29 3 2/500

1.89L All Varieties ......

2/ 00

2.84L ........................................................................

NATURAL FROZEN

WESTERN Blue Diamond Fresh FOODS Almond

5 799 99 12 69 3 2/300

680g All Varieties ..............................................

Apple Juice

Coconut Water

1 549 39 2 69 4 99

Margarine

For Your Healthy Lifestyle

Barb's Bakery

1L ..............................

Kraft

Ice Cream

Buttermilk WESTERN FOODS

Island Farms

Perogies

Pizzas

Island Farms

Remember Your Calcium

Valley Farms

Locally owned and operated since 1974

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Sooke History

The early days at Sooke Harbour House Elida Peers Contributed

While we all know our world famous inn, Sooke Harbour House, so beautifully developed and operated by Frederique and Sinclair Philip, it also had a long history before their time. It was Antony Kohout who acquired the land in the early 1920s and set up what he called Sooke Harbour Camp, a series of little cottages along the roadway with a teahouse closer to the water. Kohout was from Czechoslovakia (or Austria), a man with initiative, and by 1929 he was able to build Sooke Harbour House on the site that you see today. The photograph shows how the place looked for many years, with four rooms,

shared baths upstairs, and dining room and kitchen on the main floor. Though it was in the Depression years, Kohout managed to keep the place going. One of the young girls working there recalled: “I worked for Kohout for two weeks when I was 15. The pay was 25 cents an hour and one of my jobs was plucking two chickens each day.” In 1946 the place was bought by Jules and Marie Lavertu. A French-speaking couple who were living in Saskatchewan, they fell in love with Sooke and never went back. Marie brought her French charm and her lemon merengue pie to Sooke while Jules excelled with his pea soup. The family made their home on the lower floor, where

the eight children learned early about doing chores to help the household and the business. The Lavertus had a large garden and kept cattle, chickens and pigs. The business blossomed and a number of local women found employment there; this was the period when the restaurant’s reputation became well known in Victoria and internationally – it was the “IN” place to go. In 1961, the business was purchased by the Donaldsons of Lethbridge and later in the ’60s it was run by a well-known Dutch couple, Leo and Susan Teygeman. Bought by Howard and Margaret Traxler in 1968, it wasn’t long before it went to the Dhillons, who featured East Indian cuisine and arranged dinners by

appointment. In 1979 it was Sinclair and Frederique Philip who fell in love with the place. Sinclair brought a love of the marine environment and an analytical mind

to the enterprise, and when added to Frederique’s French charm, sense of style and creative nature it was a combination that pretty literally set the restaurant world alight.

The 28 suite Sooke Harbour House of today is known around the world, a blend of haute cuisine, elegant art and style, and also of homey, welcoming comfort,

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The original Sooke Harbour House. Antony Kohout acquired the land in the early 1920s and set up what he called Sooke Harbour Camp, a series of little cottages along the roadway with a teahouse closer to the water.

and community culture. Memories of a fascinating inn and of fascinating people! ••• Elida Peers is the historian of Sooke Region Museum.

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Grow a Native Plant Garden. Residents of the Capital Region are invited to participate in a FREE workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants. Instruction on native plant identification, their benefits and how to use them will be included. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will be provided and participants will be given a tour of a native plant garden. These informative workshops will be held at Swan Lake Nature House, located at 3873 Swan Lake Road in Victoria. 2016 Workshop Dates:

you should receive your 2016 property assessment in the mail early in January. If you haven’t, call us toll-free at 1-866-valueBC. Access property information and compare your assessment to others using our free e-valueBC service at bcassessment.ca, BC’s trusted go-to property information resource. If you have questions or want more information, contact us at

Saturday, January 30 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Saturday, March 12 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Saturday, February 13 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Wednesday, March 30 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Sunday, February 21 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Wednesday, April 20 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Each workshop is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. Call 250.479.0211 to reserve your spot today.

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Library introduces new programs for kids The Vancouver Island Regional Library is offering two new programs beginning in January. Paws 4 Stories: Free Reading Support for Kids helps children read with the help of local therapy dog, Timba.

Through the St. John Ambulance Paws 4 Stories program, the library offers free, 15-minute readings sessions. German-speaking caregivers are invited to join Sooke’s Playgroup Kinderspielgruppe

on Saturdays between 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sooke Library Branch. German songs, rhymes and reading short stories will be shared. For more information, please email sooke@virl.bc.ca or call 250-642-3022.

Capital Regional District Notice to Electors Within the Capital Regional District Alternative Approval Process for CRD Bylaw 4042 - Authorizing the disposal of a portion of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve

International exchange students Hannah Vollmuth, left, and Riho Teshima know all about travelling. So when they visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona over the Christmas break with their host family they couldn’t resist taking the News Mirror with them. If you’re planning a vacation make sure to take us along, too. It’s quick and easy: take a picture of your group holding a copy of the Sooke News Mirror, send it to us and we’ll publish it. Send photos to editor@sookenewsmirror.com.

CRD seeks public input on trail plan The Capital Regional District is holding open houses this week on its draft regional trails management plan. The plan guides decision-making, priority setting and budget planning for the next 10 years for the Galloping Goose, Lochside and E&N Rail Trail-Humpback Connector, and for future regional trails. Open houses are Thursday (Jan. 14) from 4 to 7 p.m. at West Shore Parks and Recreation – Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre – 1767 Island Hwy, in Colwood, and Saturday (Jan. 16) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr., in Saanich The draft regional trails management plan and a related comment form are available online at crd.bc.ca. Comments will be received until Jan. 31.

Tell us about your event The Sooke News Mirror is always on the lookout for newsworthy events that tell our community’s story. If you have something for the news, sports, arts or community sections, we’d love to hear from you. Give our editor, Kevin Laird, a call at 250642-5752 or email editor@ sookenewsmirror.com. Readers are also encouraged to comment on stories that they see online or in our newspaper through letters to the editor. Send letters to editor@ sookenewsmirror.com.

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

Upcoming Public Meetings Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, January 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca

Business Licence Renewals A reminder to all Business owners that your current Business Licence will expire on December 31st, 2015. Business Licences must be renewed by January 31st, 2016 by remitting the appropriate payment to the District of Sooke office. For further information, please contact the District of Sooke at 250-642-1634 or visit www.sooke.ca

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 4042, “Capital Regional District Disposition of Part of Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Bylaw No. 1, 2015.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 4042 is to authorize the sale or exchange of a 902m2 (0.09 hectare) parcel in the Sooke Hills Regional Park Reserve, more particularly described as that portion of Lot 21, District Lot 8, Block 453 and Block 352, Malahat District, Plan VIP84067. The intention is to exchange this parcel of land for a similarly sized and nearby parcel owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This parcel will become dedicated road. This exchange is critical to complete the necessary land transactions to ensure that construction of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is completed in 2017. Take further notice that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 4042 unless at least 28,055 electors within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 4042. The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the CRD on request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which the alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies within the regional parks service area, which is comprised of all the municipalities and electoral areas in the Capital Regional District, as follows: Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Oak Bay, Metchosin, North Saanich, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria, View Royal; and Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas. The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 4042, to the CRD is 4:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016. Forms must be received by the deadline to be counted. The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the service area is 280,551 and that 10% of that number or 28,055 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 4042 without the assent of the electors by referendum. Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 4042 may be obtained from Stephen Henderson, Manager, Real Estate, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, 250.360.3136, shenderson@crd.bc.ca, during regular office hours Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016. Qualifications for Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months and in the Capital Regional District for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response form. Non-Resident Property Elector: You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the Capital Regional District for 30 days and do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector response form. To obtain an elector response form, or for questions about the elector approval process, please contact CRD Legislative and Information Services, PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6 or by telephone at 250.360.3642 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting Elector response forms may also be obtained at the CRD offices listed below. A copy of Bylaw No. 4042 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (unless specified otherwise below), Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016 at the following locations: • public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria • Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich • Juan de Fuca Local Area Services office, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke • Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria • SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island • Building Inspection, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island (8:30 am-noon) • on the CRD website: for Bylaw No. 4042: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/bylaws/ bylawssubjecttoreferendumoralternativeapprovalprocess for this Notice: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting Given under my hand at Victoria, BC this 9th day of December, 2015 Sonia Santarossa Corporate Officer