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January 08, 2014 edition of the Sooke News Mirror
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Going where no one has gone beforeEast Sooke resident hopes to land on Mars
Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror
Marina Miral feels, in some way, that she was born in the wrong cen-tury. She has an adven-turous outlook and would have been an explorer and early set-tler in the New World if she had been born in another time and place.
The spirit is there and so is her determina-tion to become a space age explorer. Miral has been short listed as one of 1,058 potential astro-nauts who may eventu-ally land on Mars and live in a permanent human colony — never to return to Earth.
Mars One is a non-profit organization led by Dutch entrepre-neur Bas Lansdorp. He announced the private spaceflight project in May 2012 and screened 200,000 applications. East Sooke resident Marina Miral is one of the chosen ones. Her application process involved a video and essays on why she wanted to land on Mars and why she was right for the project.
Miral is 30-years-old and is determined and excited about the pos-sibility of writing about and filming life on Mars.
“It’s something inside, something I’ve always wanted to do… I’ve always been inter-ested in space, science fiction and I watched a lot of Star Trek, that was the start of my dream,” said Miral. “I never thought I would have the opportunity to do that, I’m thankful and if I don’t go I’m still thankful.”
Miral is an indepen-dent, free-thinker and a modern day explorer. She has lived in many places in British Colum-bia and loves spend-ing time in uncrowded places and seeks her solitude along paths less travelled. She doesn’t want children and is committed to pursuing this journey on the red planet.
When Miral was very young she always felt science fiction was more real than fiction. She said she was dis-appointed when she was older that the world wasn’t like that and now that it is start-ing she is even more excited.
“Basically we would build a life up there and explore a new world,” she said. “My parents are really excited for me and support me. This is the last frontier and that’s so exciting.”
The idea of never returning home is not scaring Miral, she feels the experience will outweigh it and going to space is “absolutely worth it.”
The candidates will spend at least 10 years training for the Mars landing sometime in 2025.
“The idea is to get people prepared to stay there forever, I’m
completely commit-ted,” said Miral.
Miral would be leav-ing behind her sib-lings and parents. She has two sisters and a brother and only the younger sister is sad
about it. Her mother Angela Dorsey is behind Marina 100 per cent.
“The whole program in general is amazing,” said Dorsey. “It’s one of those things… I don’t
want her to leave but it’s an amazing oppor-tunity to make history. I wouldn’t dream of discouraging her, the potential is so big.”
She said that Marina wanting to do this is not surprising to her at all.
“She’s always been a true adventurer, she was born a century or two too late to do it in this world.”
Miral has always envied people who settled first in the New World and said that this Mars mission is “even cooler.”
There are many years ahead of her before the chance comes to land on Mars and she is prepared to train as needed. The Mars One website states that before they leave the Earth’s atmosphere to travel to Mars, each astronaut will be put through the required eight years of train-ing. They will be iso-lated from the world for a few months every two years in groups of four in simulation facilities, to learn how they respond to liv-ing in close quarters while isolated from all humans except for the three crew members. In addition to the exper-tise and work experi-ence they must already possess, they have to learn quite a few new skills: physical and elec-trical repairs, cultivat-ing crops in confined spaces, and address-
ing both routine and serious medical issues. (See more at: http://www.mars-one.com/mission/humankind-on-mars).
“I’ve always loved liv-ing in tiny spaces and I don’t want things,” said Miral.
Dorsey said a lot of people don’t under-stand Marina but stated her daughter is very enthusiastic, polite and kind.
“People think I’m nuts and I don’t blame them,” said Miral. “I want people to know that some people are trying to protect us as naive applicants. It’s not like that, I have an inner drive to explore and sacrifice. I would like people to support the mission and not attack it. Everybody is different and I’m willing to put everything on the line for an opportu-nity to go to Mars.”
So whether or not Miral gets chosen to land on Mars 10 years from now, she isn’t giv-ing up on dreams of adventures and travel. As an alternative to col-onizing Mars, she said she would like to get a sailboat and sail off on the seven seas.
Mars One is destined to become a reality show at a cost of $6 bil-lion.
“How many people do you think would want to watch the first humans arrive on Mars?” Lansdorp asked in a recent interview.
Pirjo Raits photo
Marina Miral hopes to be chosen to land on Mars. Below, an artist’s idea of what home on Mars would be for space explorers.
GOLD!Sooke Peewee
hockey team wins gold!
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Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror
A special council meeting was held on Monday, January 6 to deal with unfinished business.
A number of viola-tions in regard to build-ing permits, issued to Sooke Prestige Hotel, had been noted by Sooke’s building inspec-tors. On the agenda at the November 25 coun-cil meeting was the rec-ommendation to direct the corporate officer to file a notice in the Victo-ria Land Title office. An Occupancy Permit had not been issued by the District of Sooke.
The building inspec-tors found issues with incorrect address-ing on schedules and schedules omitting the penthouse, as well as fire suppression sys-tems, mechanical and plumbing. Basically it came down to inade-quate sign off in those areas.
At the January 6
meeting it was noted that all the bylaw vio-lations had been dealt with and the district was satisfied that all of the permits were now in order.
A Development Vari-anace Permit for 2680 Otter Point Road was tabled while council seeks more informa-tion on the issue of water supply and infra-structure. The DVP was brought before council for reconsideration by Mayor Wendal Milne after it has not been approved by council at the December 9, 2013 meeting.
The proponant was looking to build another home and was seeking a variance to the water servicing standards, specifically a well rather than con-necting to the munici-pal water supply pro-vided through the Capi-tal Regional District Water Service.
Neighbours of the proponant were on hand to talk to council about their issues with
water, or lack of it, in the area.
The neighbours were concerned that any further consumption of water would cripple the water source of the downstream proper-ties.
Randy Clarkston, speaking for the appli-cant, stated that there would be no added pressure on surface water if another resi-dence was added.
The nearby residents
disagreed with this statement. The pro-ponant did not want to drill another deep well.
R. Low said one of the saddest things is that the CRD has been mak-ing promises of hook-ing them up to munici-pal water for years and they still have to purchase water when their well runs dry. The aquifer which supplies water to the area is not re-charging at a rate where everyone has
sufficient water. He said they pay taxes thereby subsidizing CRD water and they still have to pay for trucked-in water. He wants to see the district and CRD step up to the plate and get the homes onto the municipal water sup-ply.
At issue as well is the water supplier who will be charging custom-ers more for the water they deliver. The CRD has constructed three
new water dispensing stations and disallow-ing water suppliers to use fire hydrants as dispensing stations, which is prohibited. The bulk water carriers would require a permit to purchase water from the new dispensing stations. The dispens-ing stations are now in Langford, Sooke with the East Sooke station to be completed this year.
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TAKE A HIKEJuan de Fuca
community Trails Society walk, January 11 from east Sooke Park to the coppermine Loop.
MeeT aT The parking lot at William Simmons Memorial Park (3220 Otter Point Rd.) at 9 a.m. to carpool or at the Iron Mine Bay (east Sooke) parking lot at 9:35 a.m. This 8 km hike proceeds down the coast trail and inland to the coppermine. The loop returns via the shoulder of Mt. Macquire featuring mossy bluffs and mixed forest.
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WE GOOFEDSanTa PIcTuRed
On page 4 of the december 25 edition of the Sooke News Mirror was incorrectly identified as doug Wilson. Santa was actually doug Watson.
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East Sooke hiker focus of searchEast Sooke woman still missing
On the night of Thursday, January 2, Sooke RCMP received a missing person call. A 59-yrear-old woman later identified by her first name, Robin, was last seen by her hus-band at home earlier that afternoon. He became concerned when she had not returned home by 5:30 that night, and after locating her car at a parking lot in the East Sooke park, initiated a private search. The woman is known to be familiar with East Sooke Park.
The Sooke RCMP were notified at 9:00 p.m., and a search was initiated by 11:00 that night.
Hundreds of trained Search and Rescue volunteers came from throughout the region to assist with the search, coming from Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan, Saltspring and the Lower Mainland. Searches were con-ducted throughout the park, in the water, and also by air.
The search was sus-pended by the Sooke RCMP on 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5.
There was some media mention of a found pack of cigarettes and some footprints,
both of which were pur-sued by the Search and
Rescue volunteers. The footprints were unre-
lated, and the area in which the pack of ciga-rettes were found was exhaustively searched with no results.
According to the RCMP, the Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue will be conducting search exercises at the park, thereby informally continuing the search efforts for the missing woman.
Anyone with informa-tion can call the Sooke detachment at 250-642-5241.
The family has requested her full name not be released.
Staff Sergeant Steve Wright transfers to
WestshoreIn the next few
months, Sooke will be loosing Staff Sergeant Steve Wright to the Westshore detachment, where he will take up a new role as their Opera-tions Commander. His replacement will be coming from Prince George. Once the trans-fer becomes official, we will be providing his name to our readers.
Wright will continue to live in Sooke, and will also continue his volunteer work with the local Lions Club. Wright has worked with the RCMP for 33 years, and started in Sooke on December 1, 2009.
Contributed photo
This 59-year-old woman is thought to be missing while hiking in East Sooke Park. The active search has been suspended by the Sooke RCMP.
Water, or lack of it, on council agenda
TO aLL The crossing guards who keep the kids safe.
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Right, STARR running club off for a pre-swim run. Below, hot drinks by the fire truck. The annual event was sponsored by the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department.
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Britt SantowskiSooke News Mirror
On January 11, resi-dents of Sooke have an opportunity to trip on over to Vietnam for an evening. Or rather, for a taste of Vietnamese culture at the Sooke Legion anyway.
The Canada World Youth (CWY) students who have recently come to our town will be hosting a Giving Means Fundraiser din-ner, which will be held at the Legion on Satur-day, starting at 7 p.m.
According to Viet-namese exchange stu-dent Chi Tran, a major component of the eve-ning will be to portray Vietnam as the coun-try it is today. Chi Tran views the exchange program as an opportu-nity both to learn how to live with others in different cultures, and also to act as a spokes-person for today’s Viet-nam.
“Vietnam is a devel-oping country,” she emphasized.
Many in the western world think of Vietnam in terms of the Vietnam war, which was con-
cluded almost 40 years ago with the fall of Sai-gon on April 30, 1975.
“Vietnam is devel-oping at an astonish-ing pace,” writes the Lonely Planet, adding “Vietnam’s economy is growing at more than 8% … . The future is bright.”
And the BBC pegs it as having “one of south-east Asia’s fastest-grow-ing economies and has set its sights on becom-ing a developed nation by 2020.”
Vietnamese project supervisor Son Truong shares Tran’s passion on wanting to project an image of today’s Vietnam. Both he and Tran want the guests of Sooke’s Good Evening Vietnam to get a taste of their culture.
One of Canada’s exchange students, Noah Charbonneau from Beaverton of
northern Ontario, said he has become a mas-ter roller of spring rolls.
The traditional Viet-namese menu set for that evening will include spring rolls, fried rice, Vietnamese-styled beef, salad and a dessert. Which all of the 18 exchange stu-dents will have had a hand in creating (nine from Vietnam, and nine from across Canada).
The evening will also include bamboo danc-ing, traditional ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) dancing, and a silent auction. Diners will have the splendid opportunity to shed a few calories by partici-pating in the bamboo dancing. Instruction will be provided.
The funds that are raised will go towards the Canada World Youth Giving Means project. This year, the
Sooke CWY students will fundraise for four countries: Ghana, Hon-duras, Bolivia and Kenya. The projects include a women’s shel-ter technology centre (Bolivia); a community bakery and equipment rental for community events (Ghana); a build-ing latrines for health-ier waste management and a crafts microen-terprise for people liv-ing with HIV/AIDS (Hon-duras); and, a camping equipment rental initia-tive and local agricul-tural initiative (Kenya).
According to their website (canada-worldyouth.org), “Giv-ing Means projects are youth-led development
projects that promote change in the local community and pro-vide economic oppor-tunities for the youth involved.” So far, CWY teams have raised over $35,000 across Canada.
Project supervisor Dana Holtby, Sooke has been involved with CWY for over 20 years. This dinner would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in the Canada World Youth program, inter-cultural events, and/or Vietnamese culture.
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Good Evening Vietnam... a dinner
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When Les Eve asked on the phone if I’d noticed the obitu-ary for Edgar Arnet of Tofino, both of us were thinking of the years the Arnet family mem-bers spent in Sooke. It was in the closing years of World War II that we all got to know Edgar and his sister Beverly when we were going to school together, first at Sooke and then at Milnes Landing High.
Jacob Arnet was the patriarch; born in Trondheim, Norway, he fished with his father in the Lofoten Islands and as a young immigrant pre-empted a home-stead in Tofino in 1893. His sweetheart trav-elled out to join him and the couple raised six stalwart sons and a daughter. All of the sons, Edgar, Harold, Karl, Bjarne, Trygve and Walter became well-known fishermen, and four became offi-cers in the Fishermen’s Naval Reserve during World War II.
As there were no canneries on the coast when Jacob Arnet started fishing, the fish had to be salted down in barrels, which the family made them-selves. The nets they used for seining, and cedar floats, were also fashioned by their own hands. The Arnets were recognized as one of the leading fishing fami-lies of the BC coast, and until the road to Tofino was opened in 1959, they operated in a relatively remote
area, packing their fish to Vancouver markets. The second generation Arnets owned several boats, fishing primar-ily for halibut, besides salmon seining.
Brothers Bjarne and Trygve were the men I had the opportunity to meet, (from afar only, I was just a little girl) as the two had married sisters, the daughters of Vancouver Island historian and entre-preneur Major George Nicholson. The two vivacious Nicholson girls had attended school in Sooke years earlier when their dad was a businessman here (think of the Bel-vedere Hotel) so it was a bit of old home town for them.
Bjarne and Bonnie Arnet set up a home on Sooke Road (later sold in the mid-1950s
to the Jim Owen family) and their two children Edgar and Bev joined the school and social scene. Trygve and Gre-tel Arnet made their home in Vic West, and their daughter Lorraine went to Vic High, at the same time as Sooke’s own Pat Forrest was
attending there. Pat, who has spent his life-time fishing, says that the two Arnet broth-ers that he got to know well, Bjarne and Trygve, were among the finest men he ever met.
When Beverly Arnet finished school she became a dance teacher, with reviews and performances held at Sooke Com-munity Hall. She mar-ried the son of an old Sooke family, Nelson Cook, and the couple left Sooke for Nelson’s work up-island. While Edgar moved back to the old family haunts of Tofino, and Beverly Cook lives there today, the Arnet chapter of Sooke’s history added a bit of dash and glam-our for us all.
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Hook ‘em up to water source
Wars have been fought over water and neighbours have carried on feuds over water. Water is essential to all life making it an extremely precious commodity. On the West Coast we take water for granted because it pours down in buckets, but it isn’t as readily available as one might think. There are places on the coast where cisterns are utilized and water is conserved.
Municipal water systems are costly both because of the infrastructure and the maintenance. So one would think that hooking more folks up to the supply would lessen the financial aspect. But, it is not a decision of the municipality but of the CRD. It is expensive to lay water lines and this is usually done when there is the prospect of a larger housing development.
Where unsafe drinking water is a risk then there is a chance to get hooked up, but when it is merely an issue of supply, then many residents are left on their own. Most rural residences have wells and water is supplied from the aquifer lying far beneath the surface. Unfortunately many aquifers are inadequate to supply the number of wells on it and there lies the problem for homeowners along Otter Point Road.
Perhaps they need to petition the CRD to get them hooked up, perhaps they need to band together to pay for laying water mains. Whatever they choose to do will be costly, but with the assurance of a water supply their property values will likely increase and offset the initial costs.
We take water for granted, until we don’t have any, and then it becomes a big problem. The District of Sooke council and the Juan de Fuca director can lobby the CRD and perhaps this would resolve some of the issues in this case.
People shouldn’t have to go without safe drinking water when the source is so close. It’s a basic need not a luxury.
FEATURE LETTER
Even though I received a hand delivered notification of the pending clearing of the corridor, there was no mention in the document of the upcoming meeting, nor any links or references to the design details of the connector. I feel there should have been, and the fact there wasn’t is troubling.
I am very much opposed to the design that is being recommended. By the tone of the press release it sounds as if this recommendation has already been approved by coun-cil, although the Transportation Plan of 2008 determined that side-walks would run the length of the corridor.
After some digging through the DoS website in order to find the pro-posed plan, I can clearly see that sidewalks are not part of this design. As much as I like trails, in this case, a trail is most certainly not a better alternative to sidewalks.
I was one of many dozen people who took part in the appropriately thorough public consultation pro-cesses back in 07/08, which lead to the Transportation Master Plan. The outcome of all the meetings and open houses resulted in a parallel connector concept which included sidewalks on both sides of the road.
Changing that at this late moment, with only a month’s notice to the public makes me question the cred-ibility and transparency of this pro-cess under this council.
I understand how badly the DoS
wants to use the multi-use trail grant won by the previous administration for the multi-use trail connection between Church and Phillips Road, but I don’t think that’s a compelling enough reason to shirk the responsi-bility of responsible civic investment in our public roadways, even though in the short term, it’s cheaper.
To my mind, the existing multi-use trail connector, which cuts through John Phillips Park and heads to Journey school ought to be paved, as that will attract more people to using it for transportation and rec-reation — like a Galloping Goose right in Sooke. That would be more effective at getting pedestrians and cyclists a safer or more pleasant alternative to using roads.
While I’m on the topic, I under-stand that Anna Marie Road is also to be changed. While in general I support road improvements which contribute to public safety and to better traffic flow, what I’ve heard is that the Townsend Road inter-section design will be replicated at Anna Marie and Highway 14, and I don’t see how that will accomplish either of those goals.
I think a better place to start would be by getting a handle on the uncontrolled intersections on either side of Anna Marie Road, where it intersects Highway 14. The same could be said for a great many other uncontrolled intersections along the highway. A right-in, right-out at Anna Marie at this point seems pre-
mature, and will not be good for the businesses on the road.
I don’t know if a traffic count has ever occurred on Anna Marie — I’ve never seen one. But with Midway and the library seeing dozens and dozens of visits every day, I foresee significant problems being created by restricting access to Anna Marie Road without the immediate incor-poration of counter measures.
One last thing; the crosswalk that’s been created in order to con-nect the new gravel path parallel to Church road has got to be the most dangerous crosswalks around. The sight lines are almost non existent, and the traffic levels and speeds that intersection see, especially during school pick up and drop off, already make it a dangerous intersection.
At least put up some of those flourescent signs that alert people of a road change. When school’s back in session after the winter break, there will be a lot of activity at that intersection and I would hate to hear of someone being hurt or killed there simply because council disre-garded the importance behind road users being made aware of such a significant change to the road.
Lorien ArnoldSooke
Sidewalks needed more than trails
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Seeking an old friend
I read an article which was sent to me by a friend in Australia about Mr. Tony Brogan whom I used to appear on the same Amateur Boxing bills in Devon in the U.K. back in the 1960. In fact, we both appeared in an exhibi-tion bout which was two weeks before Tony won the A.B.A. Heavy-weight championship at Wembley in London.
I would dearly love to contact him via e-mail therefore would be very grateful if you could possibly send me his e-mail address of course, with his per-mission, failing that would it be possible for you to pass on my e-mail address to him, ([email protected])which I would be grate-ful for.
Yours in anticipation. Peter Hayfield
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Community needs amenities
Developers want to pay less for amenities or do they want to do less for amenities when they develop or both?
The District of Sooke asks for amenities such as sidewalks, lighting, parks,community gar-dens, etc.
If certain ame-nity requests are not needed for this area, there could be a charge for monies needed for other amenity, like perhaps a town cen-
tre square or a round- about. Monies would be set aside from the amenity payments to build these needs of the community.
The developments put more pressure on the need to keep our community develop-ing as per our Offical Community Plan. Staff has done the analysis of what would hap-pen if we dropped the amenity charges to half, which the writer, Cownden, proposed. The anylsis showed that the district would receive no benefit at all. If development doesn’t pay, then we the tax-payer will.
The question is, is there a need for higher density when the
majority of buyers are looking for single fam-ily dwellings? The lack of sales of the higher density development at Mariner’s Village should show us that.
Perhaps we are not ready for a high density or a high-rise village.
Do we build for developers or for the community?
Wild by Nature or not?
Ellen LewersSooke
Dumping is illegal and dangerous
To the person(s) who dumped their gar-bage on Tregear Road
recently. We do not appreciate you dump-ing your househouse-hold garbage and lawn debris here.
As we have stated before: We are not the Sooke dump. There is a place for your garbage, needles, syringes and I.V. bags, The dump is on Sooke River Road and Marilyn Road.
I don’t want to have to rush my dogs into the vet because a nee-dle is hanging out of them, or maybe a child to the doctor because of a needle stuck in their foot. People do hike up here with their dogs frequently.
I know you were cleaning your house up, but don’t you have garbage collection
like everybody else does? So why did you have to come out here and dump when you got your own garbage can to put it into?
I believe we all have these big blue contain-ers on wheels that say “Sooke Disposal” on them. I do believe this is where our garbage goes. So, if you don’t mind replying to the newspaper with your address, I would love to come and dump my garbage in your yard. Let’s see how you like it, kitty litter, old chicken bones and all types of rotting garbage. It is not a very pleasant sight or smell to see when you drive up the road.
So keep in mind that there is a dump in Sooke and it doesn’t cost that much to drop off your garbage there. Could you please add that the dumping hap-pened between Decem-ber 27 and the 29.
It seems that the public does not under-stand where the dump is. The dump is not my back yard as the public seems to think this.
I wish Sooke disposal
We asked: What is your favourite part of winter?
Coming to Sooke. It’s nice and warm. I’m from Invermere.
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Presents, because they come with stuff.
Carter StrangeSooke
Summer.
Kevin PearsonSooke
WInter break, because I’m off school.
Carter ReaneySooke
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C. Malooney is tired of people dumping garbage in rural areas and has found needles and syringes in the piles of garbage. see letter below.
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would hurry up and get there butts in gear and find a proper dumping site for the residents of Sooke, instead of peo-ple using every off road and private property that they can find.
It is disgusting and dangerous, especially when the public is dumping needles and stuff on the ground in open view. I see that the person who dumped all of her hos-pital stuff in our yard, has dropped off some more needles and stuff. This time they emptied all the bags out all over the ground and your pile keeps growing every other day.
So be kind enough and come and clean it up and dispose of it the proper way at the dump.
C. MalooneySooke
Land for cats wanted
The Sooke Animal Food and Rescue Soci-ety, SAFARS, is organiz-ing an animal rights protest in front of the District of Sooke on January 13, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. A rally around town will be held dur-ing these hours.
In the past two years alone, we have rescued more than 190 cats from starva-tion and illness. Most of these animals have become traumatized by the abandonment and by the lack of shelter, food and care.
One of the main rea-sons these animals are dumped like trash in our wooden areas is the bad turn of the economy leading people to desperate situations. Until now, SAFARS’ volunteers have been very suc-cessful in rehabilitating and finding homes for the majority of these animals, but our group needs a little help from the District of Sooke.
Our group has been requesting the district to lend or lease us a piece of land where we can build a facility. We are not asking for money, we will fund raise for the funds after. The shelter will be used to keep the animals until they are adopted out and will also serve as a free clinic and pet food bank to low income families. Some of you
may think that this is a big dream, but we think it is a necessity, now more than ever.
The nearest animal shelter, which does not rehabilitate feral cats, is 40km away from Sooke. If Canadian citizens are donating money for veterinaries to go spay/neuter, vac-cinate, deworm, deflea animals overseas why can this generosity not be included at home?
The fact that certain
individuals do not have a job or money, does not mean they are not in need of companion-ship. Poor people need the friendship of ani-mals just as much as any person who is more financially stable. That is why we are here. We want to help and ask of you to con-sider the work we do and how it positively affects the community we all live in.
Please, join on Janu-
ary 13 and show kind-ness to animals. Tell the district you care and that you want to have an animal shelter in Sooke.
Margarita Dominquez
SAFARSSooke
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Generous East Sookeeast sooke Volunteer Fire Department collected a load of food and over $330 through cheques and a pancake breakfast for the sooke Food Bank. Dropping off food at the Sooke News Mirror office are lt. Cam Woodsend and travis Norman.
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2205 Otter Point Road, SookePhone: 250-642-1634
Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected]
website: www.sooke.ca
Committee of the WholeDraft Design Connector RoadMonday, January 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Regular Council MeetingMonday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 pm
This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to con� rm meetings.
Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.caWHAT’S NEW AT THE DISTRICT-
CHECK IT OUT! At www.sooke.ca
Upcoming Public Meetings
Mayor’s Public Advisory PanelsThe public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room:
- Economic Development - Steve Grundy, Chair – 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
- Arts and Beauti� cation - Brenda Parkinson, Chair – 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
St. RoSe of Lima Roman Catholic Parish2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945
Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 amThursday Mass 10:30 am
Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue 12-3 Wed 10-12 Thurs 1-3
Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
Knox PReSbyteRian ChuRCh 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124
SUNDAY SERVICE10:15 am Pre-Service Singing
10:30 am Family worshipRev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg
Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
hoLy tRinity Anglican Church1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172
holY CoMMUNIoN SERVICE: Sunday 10am
EVENINg PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Howard Jacques
www.holytrinitysookebc.org
The Pastor's Pen
SooKe baPtiSt ChuRCh7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries
Email [email protected]
Every year, after Christmas I meet people who tell me that they are so glad the season is over, that they are worn out from all the activity, that the whole season was a blur, that they didn’t experience any peace and fulfillment. It is as if they were on a merry go round they couldn’t get off until the season was over.
Unfortunately, what has happened in our western world is that the Christmas season has been hijacked by the commercial world. The busyness and the commercialism has destroyed a meaningful spiritual experience.
Instead of being a season of reflective watching and waiting it has become a season of excess—excess eating, drinking, partying and spending. From dawn to dusk during this time we are bombarded with loud messages telling us how we are to celebrate the season, while continually creating false needs and unreal expectations. We are promised fulfillment and happiness which somehow always remains just beyond our grasp.
Although the peaceful message Christmas has been drowned out by a noisy commercialism, now that most of it is behind us for another year, remember that the birth of Jesus is not the end of the story. Don’t think for a moment that Christmas is about the coming of a baby, it is about the coming of the One who will come to judge the living and the dead, it is about the coming of the risen reigning Lord who will call all the faithful into his kingdom.
In and of ourselves we are not in a position to change the ways of the world, however, if we truly desire to celebrate the spiritual truths by being proactive in our efforts, we can experience both the message and the meaning which brings peace and hope in all the seasons of life.
Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg
New Student Registration Grades K-12January 27 – January 31, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2014 - 15 Student Registration
Please Bring:• Proof of Age• Proof of Residence
Student registration takes place at your local Neighbourhood school.
New FreNch ImmersIoN (Grade K or 1), register at:École John Stubbs Memorial School(parent information night is Jan. 14, 7:00 p.m. at the school)École Millstream Elementary School(parent information night is Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. at the school)École Poirier Elementary School(parent information night is Jan. 16, 7:00 p.m. at the school)
Late FreNch ImmersIoN (Grade 6), register at:École John Stubbs Memorial School(parent information night is Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. at the school)Please note - Registration for the Late French Immersion programwill take place Feb. 3 – 7, 2014 at John Stubbs Memorial School.
NatuRe KINdeRGaRteN (at Sangster Elementary School):Parent Information sessions:
Wed., January 15, 6:30 p.m. at Sangster Elementary SchoolSat., January 18, 10:00 a.m. at Sangster Elementary School
Nature Kindergarten applications will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m., Mon., February 3 at Sangster Elementary School. Application forms will only be avail-able at parent information sessions and after 8:00 a.m. on February 3.
Please Note: Registration after these dates will be subject to space availability in each school.
Find your neighbourhood school online under the Catchment Area Maps www.sd62.bc.ca
district Bus transportation: Any students requiring school bus transportation to and from school next Fall must pre-register. Registration forms will be made available at schools, the School Board Office on Jacklin Road and on our website.
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Ideas for living off the grid
On January 8th Awareness Film Night will be having a Renewable Energy Evening. The evening will feature a film followed by a dis-cussion and question and answer period with Andrew Moore and Mike Geldreich focusing on the current practicalities and options when it comes to installing renew-able energy systems.
Part of the beauty of renewables is their availability. We all get some sun, wind or geothermal heat and we can harvest that energy - no power company or massive cen-tralized plant needed. The eve-ning’s film, Empowered: Power From the People, tells the story of Ithaca and Tompkins County in New York, one of the cloudi-est, least windy places in the U.S.,
yet residents there are proving that they can meet their energy needs through totally renewable resources such as wind, solar, geo-thermal and biodiesel.
Film producer Suzanne McMan-nis, who has been living off the grid for over a decade, said, “I wanted to make a movie that dem-onstrates how practical, afford-able and fun it can be to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.”
Bill McKibben, of “Deep Econ-
omy” fame, writes, “(Empowered) is a remarkable ground-up account of a revolution that’s really start-ing to alter things on this earth - and with any luck this movie will help many more people shake up their communities.”
After the film moviegoers will have an opportunity to find out more about the “nuts and bolts” of setting up renewable energy sys-tems in our area with experts in the field.
Andrew Moore was the solar program manager for the T’souke First Nations on their award-win-ning solar installation.
Mike Geldreich is an electrical contractor and “very green guy” who has been specializing in installing renewable energy sys-tems for 10 years
“Solar, wind, microhydro; we’ve done it all.” He is currently work-ing with O.U.R. Ecovillage in Shawnigan as well as on the new
CRD building in Sooke’s solar installation.
There will be a presentation from a company that produces a vertical axis wind turbine that spins like a merry-go-round.
Come and ask your questions: Are wind turbines noisy? Does my roof need to face the south for solar panels to work? What would it involve to go completely off grid? Is the cost going down for renewable energy systems? Should I wait? How would renew-ables fit into my current electrical set up? how practical, affordable and fun is it really?
The evening will start at 7 p.m. at the Edward Milne Community School theatre. Admission is by donation.
(www.awarenessfilmnight.ca)
Arts & Entertainment
Renewable Energy Awareness focus of film night video
Casting call: Sooke Harbour Players spring showMusical Godspell in the works for local theatre group
It’s time for a cast-ing call for our Sooke Harbour Players spring show!
As some of you may know, the production of Show Time has been postponed.
So, in lieu of, the Board of Directors has approved the produc-tion of Godspell!
Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak.
It opened off Broad-way on May 17, 1971, and has played in vari-
ous touring compa-nies and revivals many times since, including a 2011 revival which played on Broadway from October 13, 2011, to June 24, 2012 (we will be performing this latest Broadway ver-sion - check out songs on Youtube).
Several cast albums have been released over the years and one of its songs, Day by Day from the original cast album, reached #13 on the Billboard pop sin-gles chart in the sum-mer of 1972.
The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, mostly based on the Gospel of Matthew (three of the featured parables are recorded
only in the Gospel of Luke).
The parables are interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional
hymns, with the pas-sion of Christ treated briefly near the end of the performance.
Auditions:WHERE: In Sooke
at the Sooke Harbour Players ‘Loft’ in Ever-green Plaza 6660 Sooke Rd. beside Bees Knees.
WHEN: Thursday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. and 26 Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. (Probable third audition for call-backs and role placement.)
Rehearsals will start at the beginning of February (Most likely Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons).
There will be six shows on two week-ends on April 4, 5, 6, and 11, 12, 13 at the Edward Milne Commu-nity School (350 seat) theatre in Sooke.
What we need for volunteer cast:
• 14 leads - male/female, age 10+, (at least eight strong lead singers).
• 10-15 chorus - male/female, age 5+
Please come pre-pared with a song (pref-erably from Godspell, but from another musi-cal is okay) memorized and ready to sing.
Basic acting, danc-ing and choral singing skills preferred but not required.
We will have a script for reading.
What we need for volunteer production
team members:(Please come to one
of the auditions so we can chat.)
• choreography
• costumes/make-up• tech• stage manager
What we need for volunteer musicians:Please send an
email with some info about yourself to: [email protected] and we’ll make arrange-ments for an interview.
• experienced choral Music Director
• piano/keyboard player
• electric guitarist• electric bassist• drummer/percus-
sionistI hope to see y’all out!
Contributed by Steve AndersonSooke Harbour
Players President
Pirjo Raits photos
Why we live here
A selection of photos FROM around Sooke.
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Initiative aims to get children active, parents on same healthy pageDon FennellBlack Press
An hour a day of fit-ness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right.
That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active.
The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press.
“Our strong com-mitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partner-ship with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” said Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland
and Vancouver Island divisions. “The ben-efits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news.”
“We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” said Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club.
And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less).
Two 60-day chal-lenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holi-days.
The first challenge of the year from Oct.
1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15. Schools across Canada par-
ticipate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub.org.
Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under
their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada.
The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 stu-dents in five schools in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging
results. In 2012, 70 schools in
B.C. were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta and Manitoba.
“We hope this year to engage 100 schools in B.C.,” said Thody.
To learn more about the 60 Min-ute Kids’ Club, visit www.60minkidsclub.org.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE: THURSDAY @ 3PMItems for Community Calendar must be non-commercial
and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.
SHOPPERSDRUG MART
250-642-5229
All Community events which purchase a display ad will appear in our current community event calendar at no charge.
FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge, space permitting.
Thurs Jan 9ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC. Resumes January 14. Regulary on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCribbage 7 p.m.YOUNG PARENTS LUNCH Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, with lunch 11:00-1:30 2145 Townsend. Please call to confirm 250-642-5152 for info.
Fri Jan 10VITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m.
Mon Jan 13PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00. (250) 642-5152 for info.CALLING ALL QUILTERSKnox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-2484 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONShort mat bowling 1 p.m.Euchre 6:30 p.m.MEDITATION EVENINGZenwest Meditation Evening, 7 p.m. Free.
Sun Jan 12ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome.Drop-in Pool @ 1 p.m.HARBOURSIDE COHOUSINGSecond free information session, 6669 Horne Rd, Sooke. 1:00-2:30 p.m. [email protected]
Tues Jan 14BABY TALK 2013Will I ever sleep again? At the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Ctr 10-11:30 a.m. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME10 a.m. Sooke Library. 3-5 years old. Registration required. 250-642-3022. ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:30–8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONPool League 7 p.m. WOMAN’S CANCER SUPPORT Sooke Harbour House, Potlatch Room 7-9 p.m. Phone Mary 250-646-2554 or Phoebe 250-642-4342.
Wed Jan 15PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sooke Library. All ages, no registration required.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONLadies Darts 12 noon. Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m.SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETYVolunteer at Sunriver Community Garden. 1-4(ish) p.m.TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7 p.m. For info 642-7520.
Sat Jan 11ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.
Baptist Church: 7110 W Coast RdChild, Youth & Family Centre (Formerly known as CASA):
2145 Townsend RdFamily Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke RdHoly Trinity Church: 1952 Murray RdKnox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church RdLegion #54: 6726 Eustace RdLibrary: 2065 Anna Marie RdSEAPARC: 2168 Phillips RdSooke Harbour House: 1528 Whiffin Spit RdVillage Foods. Smack downtown, you can’t miss itZenwest Meditation: 4970 Naigle Rd
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Initiative aims to get children active, parents on same healthy pageDon FennellBlack Press
An hour a day of fit-ness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right.
That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active.
The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press.
“Our strong com-mitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partner-ship with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” said Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland
and Vancouver Island divisions. “The ben-efits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news.”
“We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” said Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club.
And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less).
Two 60-day chal-lenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holi-days.
The first challenge of the year from Oct.
1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15. Schools across Canada par-
ticipate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub.org.
Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under
their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada.
The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 stu-dents in five schools in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging
results. In 2012, 70 schools in
B.C. were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta and Manitoba.
“We hope this year to engage 100 schools in B.C.,” said Thody.
To learn more about the 60 Min-ute Kids’ Club, visit www.60minkidsclub.org.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE: THURSDAY @ 3PMItems for Community Calendar must be non-commercial
and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.
SHOPPERSDRUG MART
250-642-5229
All Community events which purchase a display ad will appear in our current community event calendar at no charge.
FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge, space permitting.
Thurs Jan 9ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC. Resumes January 14. Regulary on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCribbage 7 p.m.YOUNG PARENTS LUNCH Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, with lunch 11:00-1:30 2145 Townsend. Please call to confirm 250-642-5152 for info.
Fri Jan 10VITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m.
Mon Jan 13PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00. (250) 642-5152 for info.CALLING ALL QUILTERSKnox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-2484 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONShort mat bowling 1 p.m.Euchre 6:30 p.m.MEDITATION EVENINGZenwest Meditation Evening, 7 p.m. Free.
Sun Jan 12ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome.Drop-in Pool @ 1 p.m.HARBOURSIDE COHOUSINGSecond free information session, 6669 Horne Rd, Sooke. 1:00-2:30 p.m. [email protected]
Tues Jan 14BABY TALK 2013Will I ever sleep again? At the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Ctr 10-11:30 a.m. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME10 a.m. Sooke Library. 3-5 years old. Registration required. 250-642-3022. ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:30–8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONPool League 7 p.m. WOMAN’S CANCER SUPPORT Sooke Harbour House, Potlatch Room 7-9 p.m. Phone Mary 250-646-2554 or Phoebe 250-642-4342.
Wed Jan 15PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sooke Library. All ages, no registration required.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONLadies Darts 12 noon. Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m.SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETYVolunteer at Sunriver Community Garden. 1-4(ish) p.m.TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7 p.m. For info 642-7520.
Sat Jan 11ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.
Baptist Church: 7110 W Coast RdChild, Youth & Family Centre (Formerly known as CASA):
2145 Townsend RdFamily Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke RdHoly Trinity Church: 1952 Murray RdKnox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church RdLegion #54: 6726 Eustace RdLibrary: 2065 Anna Marie RdSEAPARC: 2168 Phillips RdSooke Harbour House: 1528 Whiffin Spit RdVillage Foods. Smack downtown, you can’t miss itZenwest Meditation: 4970 Naigle Rd
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FREE COURSESfor all grad and non-grad students and adults
• To register call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor
• Complete a personal learning plan• Textbook deposit may be required• GRADS: Free academic Grade 11 & 12.
Some restrictions apply for graduates
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www.westshorecentre.com101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com
Our school has lived at the School Board office,
up the street on Jacklin Road,
Royal Roads University, and now here at
101 - 814 Goldstream Avenue.
Present and Past WestShore Principals
Paul Block 2013 – PresentDaphne Churchill 2007 – 2012Dave Betts 2004 – 2007Donna Miller (Oswald) 1986 – 2004
WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.
WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002
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ROADMASTERS
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WestShoreWHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU!
Traffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $240
Location: WestShore Annex
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmJan 18 & 19 Feb 15 & 16 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 12 & 13 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18 Jun 21 & 22
Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.
Fee: $200
Location: WestShore Annex
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pmJan 18 & 19 Feb 15 & 16 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 12 & 13 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18 Jun 21 & 22
Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $200
Location: WestShore Annex
Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmJan 11 Feb 8 Mar 8 Apr 5 May 10 Jun 14
OUR SPONSORS• Rona • SuperStore• YM/YWCA • Eagle Paw Organics • Island Chefs Coalition • Municipality of Colwood• Moyer Creative Group • Cobs Bread• Millstream Market • WestShore Chamber of Commerce
A BIG THANK YOUto all community members and organizations who have volunteered to help make WestShore Centre for Learning and Training programs successful.
DROP-IN FOR HELPDo you need assistance with homework and assignments?
The Storefront Learning Support Room is located at 102-814 Goldstream Avenue (next to the main office)
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 12:00 – 3:00 pm, 3:30 – 7:30 pm
101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002
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Metchosin Technical students working on a project.
Community GardenWestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project. Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.
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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Residential Construction - a new careers focused program at Belmont for February 2014 Belmont has a new program called Residential Construction which will be offered full time second semester (February 3 to June 26, 2014) depending upon enrolment. Residential Construction is open to Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in learning carpentry fundamentals in preparation for entry into the trade. Students will receive up to 20 high school credits including Work Experience 12.
This program will be based out of the Belmont Secondary School and will put theory into practice through construction of free standing structures such as garages, garden/tool sheds, barns, concrete form work and models of certain framing details e.g. rafters and stairs.
For more information and registration details please contact Nadine Nicholson in Belmont's Career Counselling Office at 250-478-5501 ext 353. or [email protected]
WestShore Centre for Learning and Training has evolved over its 27 year history to become the Western Community’s leader in Continuing Education, Distributed Learning and Alternative Education. From its humble beginnings competing with community colleges offering basic adult education courses out of Belmont Senior Secondary, to its first permanent location on the campus of Royal Roads to present day, boasting four campuses. With program locations ranging from the main campus on Goldstream Avenue in downtown Langford to the Yellow House Education Centre in Port Renfrew, the success of students has enabled our organization to provide quality educational services to 3000 students this past calendar year.
WestShore Centre for Learning and Training is a School District #62, school of choice providing innovative education and training opportunities for youth and adults in the Western Communities. Open twelve months a year, we offer programming to students from morning to evening, striving to meet the diversity of needs required by students in our fast paced and technology driven workplace and world.
WestShore’s Continuing Education courses and programs provide opportunities for adults to receive training and certification in a variety of employment sectors as well as fast track programs designed for adults to complete the Dogwood Adult Graduation program. We also offer a variety of courses for students to upgrade for college or university entrance.
WestShore’s Distributed Learning division (Juan De Fuca Distributed Learning) provides on-line and paper-based courses for students of all ages and offering the most flexible and self-paced option to students to receive course credits. Students can choose to work from home in either an on-line or paper-based course or they can drop in from morning to evening at our Storefront location to receive one on one support from certified teachers in any course we offer.
WestShore’s Alternative Education school (Byte Alternative) provides dynamic cohort programs for youth ages 14 to 18 with a focus on community engagement, strength-based and co-operative learning opportunities through the implementation of technology in creative and meaningful ways to engage youth in critical thinking skills and processes that will prepare them for the workplaces of tomorrow today!
Regardless of your educational needs or goals, School District #62’s WestShore Centre for Learning and Training continues to provide quality programming and experiences for all learners in the Western Communities and beyond. We look forward to our next opportunity to help you reach your educational goals.
• On-Line, Face To Face or Both • Year-Round Registrations• On-Line, Face To Face or Both • Year-Round Registrations• On-Line, Face To Face or Both • Year-Round Registrations
WestShore Centre for Learning and Training has evolved over its 27 year history to Centre for Learning and Training has evolved over its 27 year history to become the Western Community’s leader in Continuing Education, Distributed Learning become the Western Community’s leader in Continuing Education, Distributed Learning and Alternative Education. From its humble beginnings competing with community and Alternative Education. From its humble beginnings competing with community
A leader in Continuing Education
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Medical Transcription Start a new career in 8 months. Attend classes only two evenings per week. Continue working as you learn the skills that will qualify you for employment in a high demand career in a healthcare setting.
This program uses digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports. It provides traditional in-class training along with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility. This will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription. The Program consists of three core courses for a total of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.• Introduction to Medical Transcription• Digital Medical Transcription• Medical Transcription Practicum Instructor: Lanka DimitrijevicDates: Tuesday & Thursday,
6:30 - 9:00 pmT.B.A.
Program Fees: $1870Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
Materials fee: $380 (Books, CD’s, USB headphones & WAV pedal)Program Prerequisites:
• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years)• Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation)• Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)
Fast Forward to GraduationDid 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.
First Nations Graduation ProgramThe 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 Programs, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program gives the students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. The teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth.
Metchosin Technical CentreMetchosin Technical Centre offers cohort-based programs for Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Metchosin Technical Centre offers the full Graduation Program with a career focus utilizing hands-on projects-based experiential learning strategies and opportunities.
Dual Credits with Camosun CollegeIf you are a student in the Sooke School District enroll in a Camosun course while you’re still in grade 12 and get a head start on your post secondary education. In collaboration with the Sooke School District, Camosun has waived prerequisites on selected first year courses. Tuition is free for Sooke School District students!
Second Semester courses include English 151, Criminology 166, and Psychology 130.
Contact your school counsellor for registration information.
Medical Terminology 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 and is the required prerequisite for the Medical Transcription Program. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalentFee: $450 + textbook $100
The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Instructor: Angela Kemna
Dates: Tuesday & Friday6:00 - 8:30 pmJan 28 - Apr 22May 6 - July 29
Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 80 instructional hours.• 30 hours of Basic Medical Terminology (not
recognized for entry into certain healthcare programs)
• Medical Office Assistant Procedures• Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical KeyboardingAdult students who have completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course within the past 3 years, with 75% or better are not required to take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course. Program Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent
• Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)
How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Medical Transcription Program
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.
WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002 250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice
Grades 8 & 9Mathematics ScienceSocial StudiesEnglish
Grades 10, 11, & 12AP French Language 12Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11*Art Foundations 11 & 12Biology 11 & 12*Business Information Management 12Calculus 12Chemistry 11 & 12Communications 11 & 12*Data Management 12English 10, 11 & 12
Family Studies 12Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10Foundations of Math 11 & 12Geography 12Graduation TransitionsHistory 12Law 12PACE Musical Theatre 10-12Physical Education 10 & 12Physics 11 & 12Planning 10 & 12
Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12Science 10Science & Technology 11Social Justice 12Social Studies 10 & 11St udio Arts Drawing &
Painting 10, 11 & 12Work Experience 12A & 12B
*Some courses require attendance once a week.
On-line and Paper Based Courses – call for an appointment 250-391-9002
WestShoreCentre for Learning & Training
Semester 2 February 3 - June 26, 2014Day & Evening Classroom Academic ScheduleMathematics
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Mon/Wed 8:45 – 10:00 am
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Mon/Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Pre-Calculus 12 Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
SciencesScience 10 Mon/Wed 10:10 – 11:30 am
Biology 12 Tue/Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am
Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Physics 12 Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Chemistry 11 Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Sustainable Resources 12 Wed/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Science & Technology 11 M/Tu/Th 8:45 – 11:30 am
EnglishCommunications 12 Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
English 10 (Tutorial) Tue 8:45 – 11:30 am
English 11 Mo/Tu/Th 12:00 – 2:30 pm
English 12 Wed 8:45 – 11:30 am
Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Mon/Fri 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Social StudiesSocial Studies 10 (Tutorial) Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am
Electives First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Carpentry 11/12 Wed 8:45 – 2:30 pm
Drama, Film & Television 12 Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Entrepreneurship 12 Mon 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Information Technology 10 Tue/Thur 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Data Management 12 Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Digital Literacy 12 Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 – 8:00 Spencer
Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.
On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning. Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.
ED2GO AT WESTSHORE Fast Forward to GraduationDid 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
250-391-9002 250-391-9002
Medical Transcription Program available on-line soon!
OPTION A: Includes Basic Medical Terminology for those who do not already have medical terminology.Dates: Monday & Wednesday,
6:30 - 9:00 pmFeb 3 - June 2
Program Fees: $1100Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
Text Books: Medical Terminology, A Short Course and The Administrative Medical Assistant Books $150 (Cost of texts may change)
OPTION B: For those who have already completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course. Dates: Monday & Wednesday,
6:30 - 9:00 pmMar 19 - June 2
Program Fees: $800 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
Text Books: The Administrative Medical Assistant Book $100 (Cost of text may change)
Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic
Convenient, A�ordable, and E�ective.Take ed2go courses from the comfort of your home or o�ce
at the times that are most convenient for you.
We offer you hundreds of engaging online courses for adults,
covering every topic from A-Z Grantwriting to Web Design.
Each ed2go course comes equipped with a patient and caring
instructor, lively discussions with your fellow students, and plenty of
practical information that you can put to immediate use.
www.westshorecentre.com 250-391-9002
Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply AccountingLearn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.
Instructor: Dermott CroftonFee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting
Feb 8 - May 17, Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social Media MarketingWorkshop participants will explore concepts of market segmentation and target marketing in the context of social media. Strengthening relationships with existing customers and creating new ones will be developed during the creation of a social media marketing strategy.
Fee: $250.00
March 8, Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Medical Transcription Start a new career in 8 months. Attend classes only two evenings per week. Continue working as you learn the skills that will qualify you for employment in a high demand career in a healthcare setting.
This program uses digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports. It provides traditional in-class training along with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility. This will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription. The Program consists of three core courses for a total of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.• Introduction to Medical Transcription• Digital Medical Transcription• Medical Transcription Practicum Instructor: Lanka DimitrijevicDates: Tuesday & Thursday,
6:30 - 9:00 pmT.B.A.
Program Fees: $1870Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
Materials fee: $380 (Books, CD’s, USB headphones & WAV pedal)Program Prerequisites:
• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years)• Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation)• Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)
Fast Forward to GraduationDid 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.
First Nations Graduation ProgramThe 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 Programs, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program gives the students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. The teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth.
Metchosin Technical CentreMetchosin Technical Centre offers cohort-based programs for Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Metchosin Technical Centre offers the full Graduation Program with a career focus utilizing hands-on projects-based experiential learning strategies and opportunities.
Dual Credits with Camosun CollegeIf you are a student in the Sooke School District enroll in a Camosun course while you’re still in grade 12 and get a head start on your post secondary education. In collaboration with the Sooke School District, Camosun has waived prerequisites on selected first year courses. Tuition is free for Sooke School District students!
Second Semester courses include English 151, Criminology 166, and Psychology 130.
Contact your school counsellor for registration information.
Medical Terminology 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 and is the required prerequisite for the Medical Transcription Program. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalentFee: $450 + textbook $100
The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Instructor: Angela Kemna
Dates: Tuesday & Friday6:00 - 8:30 pmJan 28 - Apr 22May 6 - July 29
Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 80 instructional hours.• 30 hours of Basic Medical Terminology (not
recognized for entry into certain healthcare programs)
• Medical Office Assistant Procedures• Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical KeyboardingAdult students who have completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course within the past 3 years, with 75% or better are not required to take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course. Program Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent
• Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)
How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Medical Transcription Program
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.
WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002 250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice
Grades 8 & 9Mathematics ScienceSocial StudiesEnglish
Grades 10, 11, & 12AP French Language 12Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11*Art Foundations 11 & 12Biology 11 & 12*Business Information Management 12Calculus 12Chemistry 11 & 12Communications 11 & 12*Data Management 12English 10, 11 & 12
Family Studies 12Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10Foundations of Math 11 & 12Geography 12Graduation TransitionsHistory 12Law 12PACE Musical Theatre 10-12Physical Education 10 & 12Physics 11 & 12Planning 10 & 12
Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12Science 10Science & Technology 11Social Justice 12Social Studies 10 & 11St udio Arts Drawing &
Painting 10, 11 & 12Work Experience 12A & 12B
*Some courses require attendance once a week.
On-line and Paper Based Courses – call for an appointment 250-391-9002
WestShoreCentre for Learning & Training
Semester 2 February 3 - June 26, 2014Day & Evening Classroom Academic ScheduleMathematics
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Mon/Wed 8:45 – 10:00 am
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Mon/Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Pre-Calculus 12 Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
SciencesScience 10 Mon/Wed 10:10 – 11:30 am
Biology 12 Tue/Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am
Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Physics 12 Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Chemistry 11 Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Sustainable Resources 12 Wed/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Science & Technology 11 M/Tu/Th 8:45 – 11:30 am
EnglishCommunications 12 Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm
English 10 (Tutorial) Tue 8:45 – 11:30 am
English 11 Mo/Tu/Th 12:00 – 2:30 pm
English 12 Wed 8:45 – 11:30 am
Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Mon/Fri 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Social StudiesSocial Studies 10 (Tutorial) Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am
Electives First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Carpentry 11/12 Wed 8:45 – 2:30 pm
Drama, Film & Television 12 Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Entrepreneurship 12 Mon 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Information Technology 10 Tue/Thur 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Data Management 12 Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am
Digital Literacy 12 Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 – 8:00 Spencer
Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.
On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning. Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.
ED2GO AT WESTSHORE Fast Forward to GraduationDid 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
250-391-9002 250-391-9002
Medical Transcription Program available on-line soon!
OPTION A: Includes Basic Medical Terminology for those who do not already have medical terminology.Dates: Monday & Wednesday,
6:30 - 9:00 pmFeb 3 - June 2
Program Fees: $1100Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
Text Books: Medical Terminology, A Short Course and The Administrative Medical Assistant Books $150 (Cost of texts may change)
OPTION B: For those who have already completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course. Dates: Monday & Wednesday,
6:30 - 9:00 pmMar 19 - June 2
Program Fees: $800 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
Text Books: The Administrative Medical Assistant Book $100 (Cost of text may change)
Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic
Convenient, A�ordable, and E�ective.Take ed2go courses from the comfort of your home or o�ce
at the times that are most convenient for you.
We offer you hundreds of engaging online courses for adults,
covering every topic from A-Z Grantwriting to Web Design.
Each ed2go course comes equipped with a patient and caring
instructor, lively discussions with your fellow students, and plenty of
practical information that you can put to immediate use.
www.westshorecentre.com 250-391-9002
Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply AccountingLearn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.
Instructor: Dermott CroftonFee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting
Feb 8 - May 17, Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social Media MarketingWorkshop participants will explore concepts of market segmentation and target marketing in the context of social media. Strengthening relationships with existing customers and creating new ones will be developed during the creation of a social media marketing strategy.
Fee: $250.00
March 8, Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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FREE COURSESfor all grad and non-grad students and adults
• To register call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor
• Complete a personal learning plan• Textbook deposit may be required• GRADS: Free academic Grade 11 & 12.
Some restrictions apply for graduates
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www.westshorecentre.com101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com
Our school has lived at the School Board office,
up the street on Jacklin Road,
Royal Roads University, and now here at
101 - 814 Goldstream Avenue.
Present and Past WestShore Principals
Paul Block 2013 – PresentDaphne Churchill 2007 – 2012Dave Betts 2004 – 2007Donna Miller (Oswald) 1986 – 2004
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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Traffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $240
Location: WestShore Annex
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmJan 18 & 19 Feb 15 & 16 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 12 & 13 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18 Jun 21 & 22
Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.
Fee: $200
Location: WestShore Annex
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pmJan 18 & 19 Feb 15 & 16 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 12 & 13 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18 Jun 21 & 22
Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.
Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $200
Location: WestShore Annex
Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmJan 11 Feb 8 Mar 8 Apr 5 May 10 Jun 14
OUR SPONSORS• Rona • SuperStore• YM/YWCA • Eagle Paw Organics • Island Chefs Coalition • Municipality of Colwood• Moyer Creative Group • Cobs Bread• Millstream Market • WestShore Chamber of Commerce
A BIG THANK YOUto all community members and organizations who have volunteered to help make WestShore Centre for Learning and Training programs successful.
DROP-IN FOR HELPDo you need assistance with homework and assignments?
The Storefront Learning Support Room is located at 102-814 Goldstream Avenue (next to the main office)
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 12:00 – 3:00 pm, 3:30 – 7:30 pm
101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002
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Metchosin Technical students working on a project.
Community GardenWestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project. Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.
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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Residential Construction - a new careers focused program at Belmont for February 2014 Belmont has a new program called Residential Construction which will be offered full time second semester (February 3 to June 26, 2014) depending upon enrolment. Residential Construction is open to Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in learning carpentry fundamentals in preparation for entry into the trade. Students will receive up to 20 high school credits including Work Experience 12.
This program will be based out of the Belmont Secondary School and will put theory into practice through construction of free standing structures such as garages, garden/tool sheds, barns, concrete form work and models of certain framing details e.g. rafters and stairs.
For more information and registration details please contact Nadine Nicholson in Belmont's Career Counselling Office at 250-478-5501 ext 353. or [email protected]
WestShore Centre for Learning and Training has evolved over its 27 year history to become the Western Community’s leader in Continuing Education, Distributed Learning and Alternative Education. From its humble beginnings competing with community colleges offering basic adult education courses out of Belmont Senior Secondary, to its first permanent location on the campus of Royal Roads to present day, boasting four campuses. With program locations ranging from the main campus on Goldstream Avenue in downtown Langford to the Yellow House Education Centre in Port Renfrew, the success of students has enabled our organization to provide quality educational services to 3000 students this past calendar year.
WestShore Centre for Learning and Training is a School District #62, school of choice providing innovative education and training opportunities for youth and adults in the Western Communities. Open twelve months a year, we offer programming to students from morning to evening, striving to meet the diversity of needs required by students in our fast paced and technology driven workplace and world.
WestShore’s Continuing Education courses and programs provide opportunities for adults to receive training and certification in a variety of employment sectors as well as fast track programs designed for adults to complete the Dogwood Adult Graduation program. We also offer a variety of courses for students to upgrade for college or university entrance.
WestShore’s Distributed Learning division (Juan De Fuca Distributed Learning) provides on-line and paper-based courses for students of all ages and offering the most flexible and self-paced option to students to receive course credits. Students can choose to work from home in either an on-line or paper-based course or they can drop in from morning to evening at our Storefront location to receive one on one support from certified teachers in any course we offer.
WestShore’s Alternative Education school (Byte Alternative) provides dynamic cohort programs for youth ages 14 to 18 with a focus on community engagement, strength-based and co-operative learning opportunities through the implementation of technology in creative and meaningful ways to engage youth in critical thinking skills and processes that will prepare them for the workplaces of tomorrow today!
Regardless of your educational needs or goals, School District #62’s WestShore Centre for Learning and Training continues to provide quality programming and experiences for all learners in the Western Communities and beyond. We look forward to our next opportunity to help you reach your educational goals.
• On-Line, Face To Face or Both • Year-Round Registrations• On-Line, Face To Face or Both • Year-Round Registrations• On-Line, Face To Face or Both • Year-Round Registrations
WestShore Centre for Learning and Training has evolved over its 27 year history to Centre for Learning and Training has evolved over its 27 year history to become the Western Community’s leader in Continuing Education, Distributed Learning become the Western Community’s leader in Continuing Education, Distributed Learning and Alternative Education. From its humble beginnings competing with community and Alternative Education. From its humble beginnings competing with community
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During the minutes spent at the bedside, a professional
nurse makes dozens of critical assessments. Any one
of them could mean the difference between recovery
and something that could result in tragedy.
Take direct patient care away from nurses and
vital knowledge affecting the health of patients is lost.
B.C. should be increasing the number of nurses,
not replacing them with care aides.
Ensuring nurses remain in direct contact with
patients is crucial to you and your loved ones.
While they may not be specialists in jello, when it comes
to safe patient care, professional nurses are irreplaceable.
Please sign BCNU’s petition for an independent assessment of Island Health’s unsafe patient care model, at BCNU.org/takeaction.
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Our readers love to travel and they love to share their photos. Clockwise from top left, a photo from Prince Albert Sask. at Christmas. Front Richard McLeod and son Bryce enjoying the Sooke News Mirror in traditional winter dress from the West Coast, brother-in-law, Tim Wooden from Calgary in the back somewhat warmer temperature that day a balmy -26C.Top centre, Dave and Trudi Coulter took the local paper to Mallaig, Scotland.Far right, Ron and Glenda Bilinsky, with their Sooke News Mirror in front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas on September 30, 2013. Bottom right, Fred and Carol Whittaker took their local community newspaper to Toronto. Bottom left, Sooke News Mirror editor Pirjo Raits enjoyed the sun in Isla Mujeres last March.Get in on the picture, send us your travel pictures to: [email protected] and we will print as space allows.
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Francine Louise LoganMay 30/1956- December 14/2013
Francine passed away peacefully in her home with her loving husband and best friend of 51 years at her side after a long and brave fight with cancer.
Francine Louise Parks was born in Toledo, Oregon May 30, 1956. Her parents, Harold and Pauline Fine Parks were also born and raised in the Toledo area. Fran grew up in Toledo and Elk City,
Oregon. Swimming, camping, working with flowers were favorite activities. Her floral entries earned ribbons in the County fair. After graduating from Toledo High School in 1974 Francine attended floral school in Portland, Oregon and then worked in the industry. A job in a florist shop included a move to Coos Bay with daughters Rachelle and Tabitha then to the rural area near Winston, Or.
Fran met Douglas Logan of Victoria, BC, Canada, they married Sept 1998 in Las Vegas. Fran finally had time to let her creative side run wild.
She enjoyed working with yarn, making fragrant soaps, drawing and painting. Her yarn creations - shawls, felted purses and hats were featured in a Sooke, BC art gallery with many pieces being sold. Fran and Doug have lived in Sooke, BC since 1999 with their kitty Rocky. For several years they wintered in Mazatlan making wonderful friends there. Fran said her bucket list was completely fulfilled over the years as she won a race in their Corvette, went Para-sailing in Mexico and once piloted a Cessna airplane.
Surviving are husband Doug Logan, daughters Rachelle Littrell and Tabitha Richards of Oregon, her father Harold and his companion Shirley of Yuma, Arizonia. Stepchildren Michelle Kang (Sung-Su) of S. Koera, David (Ashley) and Robert of Victoria, beloved brother John (Gertrude) of Merritt, BC. A step-sister, Linda of Nevada and step-brother, David of BC, and mother-in-law Jenny Logan of Vancouver, BC. Grandchildren
AnnaMarie, Toren, Shannon, Emelia, Cruze and Noah and 1 great-grandson Asher.
She was preceded in death by her mother Pauline in 1982. Memorial contributions can be made to your local Hospice.
“forever is a long time but not long enough with you”
Jacquelyne Beth Gertsma“JACKIE” (nee: MacLean)
Sunrise: Oakburn Manitoba July 15th, 1932 Sunset: Sooke B.C., January 5th, 2014
Predeceased by parents Hector and Annie MacLean, sisters: Agnes, Maime, Margaret, brother Bud and nephew Jim.Jackie was a prairie girl to the core and never quite embraced living on the coast, always missing the farm in Alberta.The most important thing to Jackie was family, whether those gone before her, her beloved boys, or her Home Hardware family. Jackie LOVED to travel, was always up for “a song and dance”, loved music, sunsets and truly loved people and visiting. We think that’s what she missed most about Alberta, visiting over coffee with family and friends. Left behind to miss her, husband of 54 years, Frank, son’s Scott (Kelly), Neil (Patricia) most special grandson Nicolas, grandchildren Jikel (Rodney), Levi (Emily), Jazmin (Theo), great grandchildren, Connor, Coral and Airlie. Nieces and nephews, Ellen, Dale, Debbie, Maureen, Heather, Marilyn, Rodney, Pam, Debbie, Annetta, John and Margo. Along with many friends old and new. A service will be held on Tuesday January 14th at Cordova Bay United Church 813 Claremont Ave, Victoria at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Bill Cantelon officiating.
Flowers greatly appreciated or donations, if desired to Sooke Hospice or the United Church.
TICKNER, Edward CharlesMay 3, 1924 - December 29, 2013
Ted formerly of Sooke, B.C., died peacefully at Aberdeen Hospital, Lansdowne Unit with his children by his side. Predeceased by his wife Rene in 1997, Ted leaves to mourn his daughter Lynda (Jim) Gibson of Victoria, his son David (Linda) Tickner of Calgary and his three grandsons Brad, Ryan and Dylan all of Calgary. Ted is also survived by his sister Dorothy Adams of Sussex, England. No service by Ted’s request.
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Sports & Recreation Please send sports tips to Britt Santowski at:
Pilar and Leonardo Maekawa have their eye on the Winter Olympics. Not for this round in Russia, but for the 2018 games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, between 9 and 25 February 2018.
The sibling skat-ers did try to get in for this year’s games. After competing at the 2013 BC/YK Summer-Skate, held in Burnaby this past August — where they won a sil-ver medal — they com-
peted in the US Classic held in Salt Lake City. From there, they went to Germany to com-pete at the Nebelhorn Trophy in late Septem-ber. This event could have qualified them for this year’s Winter
Olympics. According to their mother, Conchita Maekawa, “Because they just started to be noticed at this level, with less than a year at the Senior level, [it] was going to be very difficult to qualify, but
they did give a great impression and were told that [the] next Olympics will be their time.”
Pilar and Leonardo
have trained alongside Canadian and Olym-pic champions, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. The sibling pair have worked with coach
Marina Zueva, who also coached Virtue and Moir (2010 Olympic Ice Dance Gold medal-ists, Canada), as well as Meryl Davis and Charlie White (2010 Olympic Ice Dance Sil-ver Medalists, US). Cur-rently, they are training in at the Racquet Club of Victoria with Coach Matt Willis. Sooke is their home base.
“They decided to train and try for the 2018 Olympics,” sums up Conchita, “and that will be the last try. For now, they are happy and training hard, for the second time in a row, they qualify for the prestigious compe-tition [ISU] Four Conti-nents that will be held in Taipei on January 20-25. Pilar and Leon-ardo are the only ones from Vancouver Island ever to qualify for this important competition and they have done now twice.”
This talented sibling pair were both born in Mexico City (Pilar born August, 1994, and Leonardo born August, 1992) and are currently living in Sooke.
To follow the ongo-ing skating adventures of this dancing sibling due, you can follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/Pilar-LeonardoMaekawa
Sooke may still make an appearance in the Winter Olympics, but not until 2018
Submitted photos
Left, Pilar and Leonardo Maekawa skating at the Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany last year. Above, upper photo, Pilar and Leonardo receive a silver medal for their performance in Burnaby, in August, 2013. Above, lower photo, the sibling pair with Marina Zoueva at the Arctic Edge in Michigan.
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Beer. It’s not just for couch athletes any-more. Pacific Western Brewing (PWB) Com-pany Ltd., the maker of Cariboo, Pacific, and several other beer bev-erages, is on the prowl for Hometown Heroes. Selected heroes will receive financial aid through a bursary to help them pursue their passion.
These Heroes can be self nominated (don’t be shy!), or if you know and admire a fellow ath-lete in Sooke, you can put their name forward.
Pacific Western Brewing (PWB), Official Sponsor of the 2015
Canada Winter Games, has begun the first of four BC-wide searches for Hometown Heroes.
Kazuko Komatsu, owner and CEO of PWB, said: “We are honoured to support the goals of the 2015 Canada Win-ter Games by identify-ing and supporting ath-letes and community leaders and mentors who have shown the potential to become Canada’s future ambas-sadors.”
Starting New Year’s Day and continuing until Jan. 31st, PWB is accepting applica-tions in the first of four search rounds. Rounds two, three and four will begin April 1, Sept. 1, 2014 and Jan 1, 2015. In each round of the search a Home-town Hero will be selected from each of four regions – Northern BC, Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan/Koote-nays.
“At least 16 heroes will be selected from all regions of B.C. in four rounds leading up to the Games in Febru-ary 2015,” Ms. Komatsu said. “Our heroes will be receiving bursaries representing a por-tion of PWB proceeds from the sale of our fine products. We started
this program in 2002 and we have supported many young athletes and other community heroes whose extraor-dinary endeavours inspire us all.”
Application to the Hometown Heroes pro-gram is open to any B.C. resident currently engaged in sports as
an athlete or coach, or otherwise excelling in a community mentor-ing activity. Applicants must be at least 19 years old. Candidates
will demonstrate out-standing sportsman-ship; proven interest, ability and passion in the pursuit of their sport; a dedication to their learning with a strong track record of academic success; and, a well-rounded lifestyle including com-munity involvement. Two letters of recom-mendation by a non-relative also need to be included.
Applications can now submitted directly on their website, http://www.pwbrewing.net/call-to-athletes/
And when you sub-mit your hometown hero to their website, remember to also send the information to the Sooke News Mirror.
According to their website (pwbrewing.net), they are “Canada’s longest running, Brit-ish Columbian-owned brewery … established in 1957 on a fresh water spring in Prince George, BC.”
And as for the few couch athletes out there, yes, there is a way you too can par-ticipate: the amount of each bursary depends on regional beer sales. Everything in modera-tion, of course.
Is Sooke home to “Hometown Heroes”?File photos
Sooke is loaded with hometown heros some of whom are pictured here.
If you know of one — or if you yourself are one — consider submitting an application with the Pacific Western Brewing Company’s Hometown Heroes event.
And while you are at it, remember to notify your friendly neighbourhood newspaper reporter. Whether or not some out-of-town competition lists you as a finalist, we will celebrate your successes here at the Sooke News Mirror.
Please (also) send y o u r H o m e t o w n Hero submissions to Britt Santowski at: [email protected], and if you can, include a photo.
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Sooke Peewee hockey takes gold
On the weekend of January 3 to 5, Sooke’s Peewees partici-pated in the Comox Tier 2 Christ-mas Tournament. The Sooke Peewee A team won three out of four games in a round robin tournament, which earned them a bye into the final game.
In this final game, the Sooke Peewees faced off against the Oceanside Peewee team for the second time in the tournament. By the end of the third period, the game was tied, 3 all.
Going into overtime, the Sooke team took some penalties and spent most of the overtime period short handed.
The dead heat continued: there were no goals scored in the overtime period so the game advanced to a shoot out. Sooke goalie Nick Haisel was outstand-ing in net and met each Oceans-ide player with calm focus despite the fans of both teams going crazy in the stands.
The intensity continued. After
seven rounds of shoot out, there was still no winning goal.
Finally, Sooke defence man Craig Phipps managed to squeeze one past the Oceanside goalie resulting in a gold medal win for the Sooke team.
The boys fought hard for the win, wanting to earn gold med-als for their teammate Brayden Friesen who was celebrating his 13th birthday.
Happy birthday Brayden, and a great, hard-fought victory for the entire Sooke Peewee A team.
Submitted photos
Above: Pictured left to right Matthew Clark, Nick Haisel and Craig Phipps. Inset, top right is the entire team.
SCOREBOARDSunday January 5• Oceanside A vs. PeeWee A
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Bantam A (L) 12-0Wednesday January 1• Peninsula C1 vs. Midget C1
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Your Weekly Horoscope
Jade Lothrop photo
Reader’s Photo of the WeekSooke News Mirror reader Jade Lothrop sent us this gorgeous picture of a Sooke sunset.
Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by realtor Ellen Bergerud.We welcome your submissions. Send your good quality jpeg photos to: [email protected].
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It was a beautiful seven-degree day with calm seas for anglers to take in a community traditional Boxing Day fishing derby.
With 48 fish weighed in, top place winner
weighing in a winter spring salmon at 15.25 pounds was Dave Homer.
The grand cash prize awarded for this win-ning catch was $1,380. Additional winning prizes were awarded
from a list of local gen-erous sponsors.
Received from derby anglers were phe-nomenal donations of spring salmon, total combined weight aprox 200 pounds as well as
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Citizens’ Committee MeetingReview of Current OCP DocumentEast Sooke Fire Hall 1397 Coppermine Road, East Sooke, BCJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Public Welcome to AttendFor further information or to add your email to our contact list or to submit comments on the draft OCP, please email [email protected] or call 250.642.1500. We will send reminder notices of upcoming Citizens’ Committee meetings and events.
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