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Smoky job Firefighters from Sooke, East Sooke, Otter Point and Metchosin Fire Rescue, fought a barn fire for more than two hours Sunday afternoon near a Church Road neighbourhood after the abandoned structure was spotted ablaze by nearby residents. Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen said even though the old barn had no power running to it and no occupants present, the fire was likely human caused. Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

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Acting mayor Kerrie Reay has taken direct aim at local social media sites filled with vitriolic attacks and misinformation. “I’ve had enough,” she said.

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CAO eyes a new way of doing business Chief administrative officer has only been on the job two months, but already change is in the offing

Project management expected to improve accountability One of the new disciplines District of Sooke chief administrative officer Teresa Sullivan will introduce to municipal staff is project management. Project management is the discipline of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria. “There’s going to be increased accountabilities with staff and different ways of business internally,” Sullivan said. Project management will allow municipal staff to know the status of any project anytime, and to pass the information on to the public or district council. “Project management will be just a great asset to the workings of the district, community and the business and development communities,” said acting mayor Kerrie Reay. To help district staff learn the basic methodology of project management, Sullivan is asking district staff to take a two-day project management course.

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eresa Sullivan isn’t afraid to take on change. Not only has the new chief administrative officer for the District of Sooke undertaken a major leadership and departmental shake-up, Sullivan says she will break down entrenched departmental silos, streamline development approvals and prioritize capital projects. And, oh yeah, she also plans to change the culture at municipal hall. Not bad for someone who has been on the job for nine weeks. “We [district council] wanted good leadership with a good understanding of moving our community forward – so the community benefits,” said acting mayor Kerrie Reay on the hiring of Sullivan last December. The District of Sooke has gone through five chief administrative officers, either in a full-time or acting capacity since the 2011 election, and more stability was wanted at the position along with a new direction. When district council went in search of a new CAO it had a must-list it wanted to see in its new CAO, among those wishes was to develop a vision that aligned with council’s strategic plan, advancing economic growth and community development through strong partnerships with both community and busi-

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Teresa Sullivan was named the District of Sooke’s chief administrative officer on Dec. 14. Her top objective is to develop a vision that’s aligned with council’s strategic plan. ness stakeholders. The transition didn’t start off smoothly. Sullivan had barely taken her coat off in early January when finance director Michael Dillabaugh announced he was leaving for a similar job in View Royal, municipal engineer Elisabeth Nelson left for personal reasons and long-time corporate officer Bonnie Sprinkling and the district parted company. The departures came right after Sullivan began one-on-one interviews with the entire district staff. Those interviews were never intended to weed out staff, Sullivan insisted, but to change a culture of

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accountability and transparency. For too long, the community has heard many complaints that it takes too long to get something done, and often the answer in the end has been no, Reay said. Now Sullivan said: “It’s about getting to yes.” Sullivan began to look at

the corporate structure of municipal hall immediately and opened her door to the public. She has personally talked to more than 300 residents, business people and groups on what the issues are and how the district can do better. She found out quickly from the public that she was surrounded by what she paraphrased as “superstars” at municipal hall. “We have some gems on staff who understand how to get to yes. They understand they are here to serve the public, and they do everything in their power to make sure they are treated appropriately and with a great attitude and focus on

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customer service,” Sullivan said. Sullivan is confident of the district staff and in the recent staff changes either promoted or gave added responsibilities to three senior managers: changed the roles of four existing staff members: Rob Howat (director of development services); Brent Blackhall (director of finance); and Tina Hansen (acting corporate officer). Sullivan in turn eliminated deputy directors’ position, citing they were unnecessary in a small municipality. In a move that proved to be controversial, she hired longtime business associate Gabryel Joseph in the newly created position of director of corporate services. The reason? Joseph will fill a role that is lacking in the district for human resources management, communications and workplace culture. “The focus is taking an organization from an unhealthy or weak culture into a very strong, engaged, respectful and professional

culture,” Sullivan said. Sullivan comes to Sooke after extensive executive management experience with the B.C. provincial government, has worked as a consultant in both the public and private sector, providing consulting services in government relations, leadership, and media relations. She holds a master in business administration from Royal Roads University, and served one term on Colwood council. Now that Sullivan has found her senior management team, she now wants to get down to business in moving the municipality and council’s vision forward. “It’s time to let the organization settle and let the leadership team come up with some plans on how to implement them,” she said. “I’m really excited about the opportunities in Sooke, and that excitement is trickling down from the community and [district] staff. There’s a real buzz that’s happening here.” editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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Board turnover delivers Fundraising Gala transition to tourism group SRTA’s AGM Monday at Sooke Harbour House Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

The Sooke Region Tourism Association is looking for new blood and a new direction, after three of its members quit before this year’s annual general meeting. The most recent were the association’s chair, Jonathan Heerema and longtime director Frederique Philip. As a result of the departures, there are now three open positions on the eight-person SRTA board, one chair and two directors, all volunteers. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing, said Heerema, whose term had just expired after serving for five years as chair. “It’s a perfect time for transition,” he said, adding that part of the reason for his departure is to allow some new ideas to flow into the association, and that, simply, it was time to call it a day. “There’s not a full understanding on how many hours you

put in as a volunteer, especially when most communities have a full-time paid staff running their tourism,” Heerema said. “To give five years of free work, you kind of reach your expiration point.” SRTA still managed to set a few milestones along the way though. It became the first group in the province to do private and public co-op marketing, which is now the template for Destination B.C.’s current modus operandi of all its other agencies. This includes a new website, along with an increase in metrics such as more maps and visitor guides being picked up year over year. Still, the association now has a hole in its overall personnel. Its other two members, Frederique Philip and Nigel Keatley, both left due to personal matters about their own respective businesses, and that there was nothing disingenuous going on, noted Coun. Ebony Logins, the District of Sooke’s liaison with SRTA. “These directors completed their term and gave notice so that other community members will be aware that there is an opening and prepare to be nominated for the position,” she said.

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Rob Martin, SRTA’s secretary, said that while a replacement for Heerema is yet to turn up, the association still needs to change to continue doing its work, most of which is done well beyond Sooke and Vancouver Island’s borders. “Our rules are geared toward doing what we do over the horizon to bring people here from far away. We can’t throw up a billboard in Sooke or Victoria or Nanaimo, and say, ‘Come to Sooke,’” he said, adding that a major part of SRTA’s operations is marketing online and in foreign markets. In its agreement with the District of Sooke, which provides SRTA with $23,000 annually, it is required to provide a report each year for how they spend the funds the following year. As such, the district can increase or decrease funds based on a review of projects SRTA plans to undertake, which can also include termination of its services, said Teresa Sullivan, the district’s chief administrative officer. SRTA’s future path will be discussed at its AGM held on Monday (Feb. 29) at the Sooke Harbour House, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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offences in Langford and the Highlands in the fall. Cpl. Krista Hobday of Duncan RCMP said the situation is the same in her community. “It seems to be picking up speed. We were hit at four separate locations in the last week,” she said. “Canada Post is conducting its own investigation parallel to ours. No concrete suspects at this time but we always have a few on our radar for thefts like this.” For its part, Canada Post only reluctantly acknowledged the issue’s existence. “While I understand the need to look further into the reasons behind the issue, I would like to say that there is only one type of person that chooses to break the law – and that’s a criminal and they are determined regardless of the target,” Canada Post spokesperson Anick Losier said in an email. “We unfortunately will not add further on the topic. In our experience, the more you speak of security, the less secure the intended topic becomes as it mostly feeds the criminals.” Losier did not respond to a request for suggestions on ways community mailbox holders could better protect themselves. Police had no such issues.

“The best way to protect yourself is to regularly pick up your mail,” O’Brien said. “And if you see something suspicious, report it immediately.” Getting someone you trust to pick up your mail when you can’t and offering to make daily pickups for seniors and shutins are other ways to ensure the boxes are empty when Joey Bottomfeeder and his cronies come knocking. Neighbours keeping a casual eye out for each other, or forming Block Watch groups can also be effective tools. Using registered mail or finding other alternatives for the delivery of valuable material should also be a consideration. “What the public needs to be aware of is being more careful of what they send through the mail,” Don Varnadore, president of Local 786 of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said. While realizing home delivery is not a practical option in all cases, Varnadore said it is the safest option. Making sure community mailboxes are in the most brightly lit, high-traffic areas available is also important. “The more visible you can make those, the better chance you have,” he said. “Those superboxes, they are just red flags waving ‘come and get me.’” – with files from Octavian Lacatusu

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A head-on crash near 17 Mile House Pub last Wednesday was believed to be caused by a vehicle leaking oil. The crash between a compact car and a pickup truck occurred

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Fire razes trailer, man escapes without injury Sooke Fire and Rescue firefighters halted the explosion of two propane tanks after a trailer erupted in fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A man managed to escape from the 30-foot fifth wheel trailer unscathed. The trailer was housed on T’Sou-ke Nation land. Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen said the unit’s power went out, which alarmed the occupant to go back into the nearby house to investigate what happened. He noticed the breaker was off, flipped it back and returned to the trailer. Once back in the trailer, the man noticed the unit was filling with smoke. “He saw the fire underneath, bailed out and called us,” Sorensen said The trailer was destroyed.

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Social media in need of common sense WE SAY:

Just because a comment is made online doesn’t mean that we can’t respect others and take responsibility for what we say

When Coun. Kerrie Reay spoke of the concerning (and growing) waves of negativity brewing in Sooke’s social media circles during Monday’s council meeting, deathly silence filled the chamber. And not because nobody knew what she was talking about; on the contrary, everyone has, at one point or another, been witness to, or participated themselves in countless posts on social media that berated a specific individual or organization. More so, Reay pointed out the overwhelming lack of personal

responsibility and respect for others online in recent months, often taking the form of reactive and nasty commentary. Let us remember that social media is like a hammer, or a handgun: it’s a tool that can be used to help or harm someone. And like any tool, it takes responsibility to use it. Derogatory and unfounded posts or pages on Facebook for example, while very easy to create, can damage someone’s reputation and create unnecessary mass hysteria through misinformation. As such, social media posts can

still be used in legal cases and an individual can suffer the full severity of libel law as a result, which is why it’s important to first think before posting something online or taking up the role as a citizen journalist. Not surprising, really, when the Times Colonist and Toronto Star decided to shut down their comments sections. Despite public outrage, the move certainly wasn’t a stab at free speech or democracy, but simply taking away a platform that allows hateful commentary to flow freely. But does it have to come to lawsuits

and heavy regulation of social media to get our heads straight? No, it doesnt. Just as much as we have the power to use social media to help each other out and provide support from across the globe, we can be respectful and mindful of each other online, regardless of how strong our personal view is. Open discussion, online or otherwise, is about advancing the issue, not creating it, after all, social media needs no instruction manual, just common sense. news@sookenewsmirror.com

They Said It

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To give five years of free work, you kind of reach your expiration point. Jonathan Heerema, former SRTA chair – Page A4

It’s time to let the organization settle and let the leadership team come up with some plans on how to implement them. Teresa Sullivan, District of Sooke – Page A3

It would be really cool to help people through music and make a positive difference in their lives. Elena Branson, assistant choir director – Page A23

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Time to take MSP off of life support for good Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. Liberal government made a big show of selectively easing Medical Services Plan fees in its budget for the coming election year. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children saves as much as $1,200 a year. Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up another four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017.

Indeed, with population growth, the finance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming years. MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of B.C.’s health budget, and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist that Canada’s only direct health care charge is a vital signal to people that health care isn’t free. This argument has failed. One seldom-discussed fact is that for half of the people charged MSP, it’s paid by their employers. In private sector terms it’s a hefty payroll tax, creating one more obstacle for businesses to hire full-time staff with benefits.

So most full-time employees don’t receive this supposedly vital signal, unless they get laid off because their employer is losing money. Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently revealed that nearly 400,000 of these accounts are currently in arrears by more than 30 days, owing a grand total of $457 million. For people who lose their jobs, MSP is like being kicked when they are down. Their employer stops paying, and the slowmoving bureaucracy charges them based on their income from the previous year. There was a fuss in 2004 after

the B.C. Liberals contracted out MSP administration to a Virginiabased back-office specialist, delightfully named Maximus Corporation. Now Maximus goes after delinquent MSP accounts with collection agency tactics, and attempts to keep up with the comings and goings from other provinces and countries. Opposition parties decry the continued inequity of the MSP premium system, which charges the same for a single person making $45,000 or $450,000 a year. NDP leader John Horgan rails about inequality and accuses Clark of using MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush

fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums. One would expect the NDP to lead another “axe the tax” campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Scrapping MSP and raising income tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private sector payroll deterrent, make salaried employees pay their share, and end a tax break for the wealthy. Don’t hold your breath. ••• Tom Fletcher is a B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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WE ASKED YOU: Are you concerned about thieves stealing from your mailbox?

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I am concerned that thieves could break in and take personal information. There is always a risk even with community mailboxes. Russ Nicks Sooke

Not if they are taking my bills. Derek Lewers Sooke

Personally, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize it was an issue, so how can we protect ourselves from that? Michael Leier Sooke

I guess it is just another thing to be aware of, like not leaving valuables in your car and locking doors and windows. Heather Cochrane Sooke

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Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; letters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jeffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clears up a few points â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeffâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a four-letter word â&#x20AC;&#x201C; appearing in Lorne Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feb. 10 editorial. A few points in reply (if indeed heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s referring to yours truly): 1. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure which â&#x20AC;&#x153;blogâ&#x20AC;? he refers to, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t post under pseudonyms and never have. 2. Like many, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m curious about the political ties linking Coun. Kerry Reay (former Conservative Party riding association president) and CAO Teresa Sullivan (campaign manager for CPC candidate Shari Lukens). As one of the 82.3 percent of Esquimalt Saanich Sooke voters who cast ballots for other parties, I never imagined a rising Conservative tide might conceivably be lapping on our shores. 3. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also have been compelled to seek clarity if a hiring scenario like this was conjured by senior campaigners affiliated with any federal party. 4. As is their right under the Community Charter, the hiring committee has revealed nothing about the CAO recruitment process. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m relieved, however, to hear Coun. Reay announce that she has kept Mayor Maja Tait apprised of all developments. If indeed itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK by the individual we overwhelmingly elected to lead Sooke forward, then thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a vote of confidence I accept and celebrate. Viva Sooke/Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sou-ke - ancient, old, new, emergent. 5. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m actually pretty chilled these days by this subject. Done deal, case closed, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move on. I wish the knowledgeable and skilled (from all reports Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard) Ms. Sullivan the best in working with council and our returning mayor as

they tackle the minutiae of municipal business. 6. Not paradoxically, I agree with Harrison Lansingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feb. 10 letter calling for transparency in public hiring processes. Jeff Bateman Sooke

Donation of food was appreciated On Feb. 11, local Lions clubs and the Sooke Food Bank came together to provide a public service to people in the Port Renfrew area. The groups teamed up to coordinate an initial meeting to define needs, then they gathered, sorted, transported, and distributed food: fruit, vegetables, soups, bread, and other items to help people nourish themselves for additional days until the next time they are able to purchase these items again. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank the people involved with this selfless project, as this takes time and has some costs associated with the endeavor, both financial and personal. I hope to see more people get involved with local communities and their needs. Bob Croteau Port Renfrew

Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CAO will be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;great assetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Congratulations to Teresa Sullivan on her appointment as the chief administrative officer at the District of Sooke. It was a pleasure to meet with her the other day and talk about the future of Sooke and in particular local businesses in the area. I believe she will be a great asset to Sooke by bringing professional business skills and a positive outlook to our community.

I look forward to working with her and the district staff in the future. Rob Peters Sooke

Transparency means answering questions Re: Kudos to District of Sooke council and its new CAO (Guest Comment, Feb. 10) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations.â&#x20AC;? Thanks to Wikipedia for this definition. Lorne Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments on staffing for the District of Sooke clarified nothing. He implies wrong doing or incompetence in previous staff because he provides only his opinions. He makes disparaging comments about local media. The community could do without people disparaging other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values and interests with personal attacks. Politics is all about public goals and personal interests. Most of us know that the B.C. Liberal party is not the same as the federal Liberal party. Most of us know that the last time Coun. Rick Kasper ran for MLA he ran as an independent. Transparency in any government means the citizens can ask questions and expect answers. It is distressing for the public not to know what happened with district staff turnover. It is a fact that new director of corporate services, Gabryel Joseph and Teresa Sullivan, the chief administrative officer, were associates in the past. It is a fact that Ms. Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job description

says she will promote a positive image for the District of Sooke. What the public sees just now wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look better if we shake our heads. Heather Phillips Otter Point

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Whiffin Spit needs improvement I could talk about doggie bags full of crap left behind, garbage, lack of washroom facilities or an ugly C-Can eyesore at Whiffin Spit, but I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. My main concern is making one of Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best attractions more accessible and friendly for residents and tourists alike. With ever increasing use by kayakers, surfers, RVs and small vessels and our increasing population and tourism, the parking, maintenance and overall upkeep is not sufficient. We need to address operations and have Sooke councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support to look at improving our greatest outdoor recreation and widely accessible asset that attract people from all over. Whiffin Spit must be a priority. Some suggestions would be to increase parking so the handicapped, no parking zones, grass park area, Sea Lion Way and Sooke Harbour House parking are not being abused. We need to allow better access for walkers primarily, but Kayakers parking with 12 cars taking up more than six hours or surfers and RVs setting up camp all day need to be addressed. I would like to see the area used and enjoyed by all, but the growing popularity is affecting the local residents and every day Sookies alike. We need to improve our greatest asset. Paul Pudwell Sooke

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Chamber celebrates women entrepreneurs Kerry Cavers

Chamber Chatter March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. And there are many Sooke women making huge contributions to our local economy that deserve to be celebrated. The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce is proud to report that roughly 45 per cent of its members are businesses owned or operated by women. There are many other great businesses in Sooke that are the result of the blood, sweat and tears of the women of this town. One such force to be reckoned with is breakthrough expert, philanthropist and author, Jo Dibblee. Dibblee is committed to helping women move out of the shadows of the past and into triumph in life, love and business. After more than 20 years of success, leadership, and recognition in corporate Canada and beyond, Dibblee took the leap of faith to build her own business

in 2001. In discussing International Women’s Day with Dibblee and the theme this year of #PledgeForParity, I asked her thoughts on why there is still an earning gap. “In my experience, women struggle with two main issues when it comes to pricing and growing their business,” Dibblee said. “First, many Canadian women have been taught to be accommodating and avoid offending others which impacts pricing of their product or service; it is priced in such a way so as not to offend or put off. In pricing their product or service too low, women inadvertently dilute their value, their offering, and their credibility in the market place. “Second, many women are risk adverse when it comes to growth. At times we may suffer from a love affair with perfection creating analysis paralysis which directly prohibits growth.” Despite the fact women are starting businesses three to one of their male counterparts and they now own one-third of Canadian companies, women still lag behind in earnings by

approximately 20 cents on the dollar. As business owners we are perpetuating this problem because we set our own pricing. And women tend to set a lower price. To close the current financial gap, women entrepreneurs must become comfortable, confident and command their worth. The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its second annual afternoon tea at the Sooke Harbour House on March 6 in celebration of its many women in business. As a group, Sooke’s female entrepreneurs have begun to rally around each other to become leaders and agents of change in our town. The event is open to all and is a great opportunity to network and build your entrepreneurial support system. If you would like to join us, tickets can be purchased online at the chamber’s website. If you would like be part of the solution to closing the gap, Dibblee will be presenting A Frockalicious Life is Calling at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville on May 13 to 14. An event not to be missed, this two-day

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program is designed to prepare women to take inspired, accountable action. During this event attendees will be served relevant and practical tools, tips and strategies to see immediate impact and results. If you are a smart, driven entrepreneur, intrapreneur, or small business owner who has big plans to push

your business, career or life forward but are struggling to keep all the balls in the air then this event is for you. You can register for her event at frock-off.com. You too can be part of the solution. Support women in business. Shop Local. ••• Kerry Cavers is president of the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce.

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Generous donations for the silent auction from many marvellous Sooke businesses and artisans played a huge part in the Taste of BC’s success. Thank you! Thanks to the Sooke News Mirror for their help in promoting this event. Thank you to 14 West for the musical entertainment and Reta Vasey of EMCS who was integral to this successful event. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you all for a fabulous evening!!

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Dr. William J. McCauley opened a dentist office on this property on Sooke Road in the 1940s. Today, it is occupied by Rustic Roots, a hair salon. architect of that day, John Tregear, who rebuilt it on a concrete foundation. In turn he sold it to Fuzzy Fedosenko in 1987. Besides Fuzzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own use of the building as a realty office, he has, over the years, rented it out for a variety of uses. Among tenants that Fuzzy, a fount of local real estate knowledge, recalls, was Darlene Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental as a wedding supplies shop and later in the 1990s it was rented to Peter Grove for his chiropractor practice, followed by another chiropractor, Rick Lambert. While Fuzzy used it again as a realty office, the structure has

more recently been occupied by a sewing shop, and then an upholstery firm, while todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occupant is a hair salon, called Rustic Roots. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure that Dr McCauley, who passed away in the 1970s, would have been thrilled to know that the little cabin he perched along the roadside so long ago, still embraces a clientele today. The McCauley son Ron passed away recently up-Island, and their daughter Joan has lived for many years in Houston, Texas. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Elida Peers is the historian of Sooke Region Museum.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a landmark for almost 70 years, and it sits there still, perched on the edge of the road, right across from Sooke Elementary School. Its tiny 21X12-foot space has seen a lot of action in the years since it was built by Dr. William J. McCauley for his dentistry practice. It was in 1946 that Dr. McCauley, recently returned from serving as a captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, left his Moose Jaw, Sask. home with wife Ethel, son Ronald and daughter Joan, to begin a new life on the West Coast. The family settled into a cabin on Harbourview Road while they were having a new home built nearby. Meanwhile, they had located a site for the dentistry office on one of the original small tent lots in central Sooke. While Dr. McCauley was not Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first dentist (that distinction belonged to Dr. McCarter of the Bible Student colony), his fulltime practice opened a new door for Sooke area residents. While our parents were pleased, no doubt, the sound of that whining drill left quite another impression on those of us of the younger generation. My memory of the building indicates a small reception area, the dentistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair and work centre, plus a small lab and washroom at the eastern end. Ethel McCauley served as assistant to her husband. Later, in the 1970s the office was purchased by Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Triangle Island Lighthouse beams bright light on museum Brianna Shambrook Contributed

The lighthouse on the Sooke Region Museum grounds is one of our most asked about artifacts. The red lantern was first located on Triangle Island in 1910 and the lens inside originally rotated in the Estevan Point Lighthouse. Both the lantern and the lens were donated by the Canadian Coast Guard and moved to the museum grounds in 2004 under the direction of Maywell Wickheim. The transportation and installation of these two artifacts was an incredible feat that required the assistance of more than 100 volunteers and several local companies. The lantern weighs about 14 tonnes and is made of cast iron and glass. It sits on a concrete tower that was built on site with the assistance of a federal employment grant and a large cash donation by the Sooke Lions Club. The lantern was refurbished, painted (keeping its red colour) and lifted, by crane, onto the concrete tower. The lantern’s first home was on Triangle Island, approximately 45 kilometers off northern Vancouver Island. Due to savage weather and the lighthouse being situated in the fog banks, it was deemed unusable to mariners. In 1918 the lighthouse was decommissioned and dismantled in 1920. Inside the lantern is a First Order Fresnel lens, which is identical to the original lens that operated on Triangle Island. This is one of the largest lenses in the world and there are very few remaining. This particular lens was made by the Chance Brothers in Birmingham, England, but it was designed by a Frenchman named Augustin-Jean Fresnel. In the book, Keepers of the Light, written by Donald Graham, it is stated that this lens originally cost $35,000. This First Order lens weighs almost

Photo: Sooke Region Museum

The Triangle Island Lighthouse at the Sooke Region Museum. three tonnes and beamed four flashes of light every ten seconds. When it was at Estevan Point, the lens rotated on a bed of mercury until this was determined hazardous; at that point, the lens was retired. As a safety precaution during the move, the lens was carefully dismantled, wrapped in blankets and placed in wooden crates. Museum employee Beverley Myers recalls several

Sooke residents offering up their blankets to wrap the lens parts in during transportation. There are more than 30 artifacts on display in our lighthouse. A majority of these artifacts are oil lanterns, but there are also pieces of the lens that are used for example during tours. Lining the walls are archival reproductions detailing the history of Triangle Island, Estevan Point, the lantern

and lens, and past lighthouse keepers. At the Sooke Region Museum, we have a binder detailing the installation of the lantern and lens. Visitors are welcome to take a look at the binder and see the memorable pictures taken during this undertaking. If you purchase tickets to be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown, you can have a free tour of the lighthouse, or Moss Cottage, between Feb. 25 and 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4.p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the museum. From June to August, the museum offers daily tours of the lighthouse for $3 per person. ••• Brianna Shambrook is collections and exhibits manager at Sooke Region Museum.

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We live in an environment where socialization is imperative and altruism becomes the benchmark of our ethical behavior - regardless of whether or not we belong to a religion or a church. When we learn more about ourselves it is easier to find our own happiness and to strive for others to be happy. As we come to know ourselves more deeply we are able to improve and at the same time establish more intense relations with others. I believe that the liturgical season of Lent helps us to make this reflection on ourselves so that, through the improvement of our virtues, we can discover the “Good” in ourselves and also in our neighbour. How does this happen? First we have an appeal from the prophet Joel: “rend your hearts, not your garments” (Joel 2.13). This is an invitation for us to experience an inner transformation, one that changes us from within; that makes us recognize our limitations and empowers us to live in an environment where we will be free and open to reciprocity. Early in the Lenten Season, Jesus invites us to behaviour that will make us better than what we are now and increase our knowledge of self. In this way, we can also bring about the happiness of others. He has proposed this in three concrete actions: 1) Prayer: (Matthew 6.6) in which we open our hearts to God through dialogue with one who knows us from the womb (Jeremiah 1.5) 2) Fasting: (Matthew 6:16) by which we express ourselves in a monologue with our inner self, learning to control our impulses and become the master of our actions, and 3) Almsgiving: (Mt 6.2) which assists us in reaching out to others and being responsible for the welfare of our neighbor. Such gestures, proposed by Jesus Christ, help us experience a more authentic Christian life. They also make us witnesses to the gospel of love in a world that needs solidarity and human values as an alternative to egoism and exacerbated belief in the power of money. The commitment is for all of us, to make our common house (the world) a better place.

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Recognizing cyberbullying Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/ or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down

bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit

their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas. * When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior. * Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefit from talking with a counselor. Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

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You laughed your ears off, perhaps shed a tear, or simply gave in to a heartwarming serenade during any of Sooke’s countless concerts and theatre shows. Ever wonder though, who are these people behind the scenes? After all, they have no age, no race, and no specific background; they’re there simply because they love to sing, to dance and to entertain. Sook resident Elena Branson, 16, is certainly one of those familiar faces we see in and out of the spotlight all the time. And rightfully so, as she serves as the Sooke Youth Show Choir’s assistant choir director and accompanist on piano. Considering her crew are aged anywhere between four and 10 years old on average, it takes a fair bit of patience and skill to get things aligned and everyone working as a team. To Branson, who also does choreographies and teaches dance moves

It would be really cool to help people through music and make a positive difference in their lives Like her mom, Trish Branson, who inspired her to get involved with the musical arts,

she hopes to have her own musical studio one day, focusing on musical therapy. “It would be really cool to help people through music and make a positive difference in their lives,” Branson said. For the time being though, she’s trying to have as much fun and accumulate as much experience in the community

as possible, also serving as a summer councillor for kids, as well as involvement with an organization that helps women become teachers in Afghanistan. Branson will be the assistant choir director for the Sooke Youth Show Choir’s upcoming Aladdin show at the Edward Milne Community School theatre.

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Elena Branson was one of the lead hands behind Sooke Youth Show Choir’s series of Valentine’s Day singing telegrams, called Valentunes. to kids, it’s just part of the fun. “I like being able to influence them and show them what they can do, because anyone can sing, anyone can dance and anyone can play an instrument,” she said. Branson appeared in numerous shows around town as either a performer

or production crew, including the Sooke Youth Show Choir’s The Wizard of Oz, where she played the Scarecrow, and served as the choir director for the recent Valentunes singing telegrams on Valentine’s Day. But with 13 years of extensive dancing, piano and singing, Branson now turns

her scope towards bigger goals, such as going to the academy of music and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Victoria. More specifically, she wants to study musical therapy that helps people with disabilities through the power of music, including speech therapy.

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Quality Foods adds store in View Royal Quality Foods is expanding to View Royal. QF has a well-established presence on Vancouver Island with 10 grocery stores north of the Malahat and another in Powell River. It opened its QF West Shore location in Langford, its first foray into the Capital Region, in July 2014. The 45,000-square-foot QF View Royal location on Helmcken Road raises the store count to 13. Founding partner Ken Schley anticipates that it may potentially appeal to residents beyond the Western Communities. “With our close proximity to Victoria General Hospital, we feel that a more diverse group of people will have the opportunity to experience our unique brand of grocery retailing, and hopefully continue to shop with us over time,” he said. The store opens on Thursday (Feb. 25).

Correction A story in the Feb. 17 Sooke News Mirror suggested the South Vancouver Island Economic Development Association board would have 50 per cent municipal representation. This is not correct. There will be no municipal-elected officials on the board.

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ilderness is never far away in Greater Victoria. It’s such a familiar part of the landscape that it often goes unnoticed. The outdoor community hopes to change that with an ambitious plan to share the joy of nature, and open the backwoods trail system to more users. Enter the Southern Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society, also known by its acronym SVINTS. Recognizing the region has an abundance of natural surface trails, the trails society wants to create an “epic network” of accessible multi discipline trails that animates locals and inspires tourists to revel in Greater Victoria’s backyard. And while Greater Victoria has hundred of nature trails spanning thousands of hectares from Gowlland Tod Provincial Park to

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East Sooke, many are not coordinated or even connected to each other, said Daniel Cammiade, SVINTS executive director. “It’s important for us to be out in these areas and that people realize what a special place we have and need to protect,” he said. The first major project, which could take 10 years to complete, is to connect two large epic loops in the region. The first will travel through Gowlland Tod Provincial Park into Hartland-Mt. Work Regional Park, then into the Thetis Lake Regional Park to connect back, together at Bear Mountain. The second loop is much larger and would travel from Bear Mountain through the Sooke Hills to Leechtown and back using the Galloping Goose Trail. The connections are important for a lot of good reasons: increased visitation to the parks, increased variety of trails for different users and environmental stewardship. “This to create the most effective trail system we can to accommodate all users:

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Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society volunteers work on refurbishing a trail. hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, dog walkers, horseback riders, commuting cyclists and families,” Cammiade said. The second phase of the project would see more work with specific trail networks that the bigger loops connect with, such as those aimed directly to hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. “It’s not that the nature trails society is strictly about shared use or we are trying to get cycling trails in everywhere,” Cammiade said. “It’s mostly about getting these two great big corridors to connect things together and to get these different users out to the areas.” The trails society was formed a year ago

after Cammiade did extensive work on the Greater Victoria trail system through his professional work as a cartographer and writer. He soon was in contact with EcoAsis, the new owners of Bear Mountain, who were interested in working with the outdoor recreational community. The original plan was to connect the trails from Brentwood Bay to Leechtown and then he took it a step further and made those connections into loops by using the Galloping Goose Trail in Sooke with some work he did with the South Island Mountain Bike Society. See SOCIETY / B12

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Sooke Thunderbirds celebrate after winning the Pee Wee A Island championships on Sunday in Kerry Park. The Thunderbirds won the championship in two straight games.

Sooke Thunderbirds win Island Pee Wee crown The Sooke Thunderbirds have written their ticket to the provinical hockey championships. The local Pee Wee A hockey club clinched the Island championship last weekend by beating Mill Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kerry Park Islanders in a best-of-three playoff. The Thunderbirds beat the Islanders in two straight games. On Saturday Sooke hosted Kerry Park and the Thunderbirds came out on the winning side of a 13-4 score. Sooke travelled to Kerry Park on Sunday and clinched the championship with a big 8-1 victory. Persevering through penalty after penalty, Sooke goalie Alex Kozinka and dominating defense Tait Bishop, Koby Knowles, Beau Hicks and Luke Arden, only allowed one puck in between the pipes. Forward lines of Trey Anderson, Jack Price, Grant Gilbert-

son, Gary Isaacson, Ryder MacDonald, Curtis Morrison, Owen Phipps and Nicholas Anderson peppered Kerry Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goalie with shot after shot. The Sooke Thunderbirds are coached by Marty Knowles, Al Phipps, Mike Mowat and Derek Bishop. Top defender Conner Keys is also part of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. The provincial championships are March 13 to 18 in West Vancouver.

Midget Females eye playoff run The Sooke Thunderbirds Midget Females kept their playoff hopes alive last weekend with wins over Island rivals. In what many considered the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best game of the year, Sooke shutout Victoria 3-0. The game was fast paced and was tied 0-0 after two. Hai-

ley Dimock scored two in the third and Chevy Alexander put it away with a late goal. Selena Madill was brilliant once again in earning the shutout. Sunday was a nail biter from start to finish. Cowichan came to Sooke with no chance of making the playoffs but they did all they could to derail the playoff chances of their bitter rivals. Cowichan came out flying and held a 1-0 lead after one. Jasmine Kumar tapped in a beautiful pass from Desiree Cumming to tie the game after two. Alyssa Lloyd scored the only goal of the third period to give Sooke a 2-1 victory Nanaimo visits Sooke on Sunday (Feb. 28) in a must-win game for both teams. Game time is 2:30 p.m. A victory will propel the Sooke girls into the Island playoffs, set for March 5 and 6 in Parksville.

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Seniors residential care design… Interested in being part of it?

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Many of us have a loved one or know of someone who will need residential care. If you are interested in the design process for a new seniors complex and dementia care residence for the region, we welcome your input.

Sooke Jaggers’ Katie McKay, left, and Sooke Hurricanes’ Laura Lockhart battle for the ball on a soakywet field during a women’s soccer game at Fred Mile Park Sunday. The Hurricanes won 3-0.

The Summit at Quadra Village

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Youth soccer clubs find silver lining The Under 18, U15 and U14 Sooke Soccer Club girl teams went on a silver streak in the Lower Island Soccer Association final cup play. On the U14 side, Sooke played a rematch against league rival Saltspring Island and lost 1-0. Two weekends ago, the two sides met and it went to a pentaly kick shootout, and the referee did not allot Sooke five shots and called the game a win for Saltspring after only four shots.

Sooke protested the contest and the game was replayed last weekend. The U15 girls lost 2-0 against their toughest competition of the season, Cowichan. Both teams have almost identical standings so the game could have gone either way.

Jonathan Dvorak leads Sookies in Hatley 8K Jonathan Dvorak led a field of 21 Sooke runners at the Van-

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The Capital Regional Hospital District is building the Summit at 955 Hillside Ave. to replace the aging Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital. Join our team of architects and be part of the conversation and design of this important seniors care residence for the region.

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From page B1 The process, so far, has seen the trails society create steward ship agreements with B.C. Parks, private land owners and municipalities. On Monday night, Cammiade and the society made a presentation to District of Sooke council. Many of the trails that the society will work on already exist and require a little bushwhacking and levelling to put into use again with all of the weekend work done by volunteers. As for property acquisition, most of the land can be found in provincial and regional parks. “I don’t think we should just be able to go out and use any part of the backwoods we want,” Cammiade pointed out. “We want – we need – to manage these area but at the same time still make sure sensitive plants and animals have enough room.” For more on the work of SVINTS please email info@naturetrailssociety.com.

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