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As time drags on, parents are becoming more entrenched in routines
with temporary child care and activity providers. The strike impact affects family
schedules and budgets, employers who may be finding employees staying home
or altering schedules to deal with child care issues, and many services in the
community that have ramped up programs to provide activities for children and
some relief for parents. Even the BC Transit system has noticed the pinch, with
lower ridership numbers in wha would have been a back-to-school week this
past week.
The provincial government has invited parents of children under age 13
to register for a $40/child/day supplement, to cover expenses for every day that
children are not in the public school system. This has inflamed the BCTF who
the same problem for a few short years. The cycle of strike and legislated consay that money should be spent on teachers, not child care.
tract has to end.” On Sept 1, Opposition Leader John Horgan urged the premier
Apparently the government is communicating with public school adminto directly involve herself in the negotiations, in support of the same request
istrators (principals and vice-principals who are left holding the ship in each school
made by BC Teachers Federation president Jim Iker last past weekend. On
without any office staff or other support staff) about supporting Grade 12 stuSept 3, calling the current education system‘dysfunctional’, Premier Christy Clark
dents in particular, so that their final year of high school toward post-secondary
addressed the media and suggested that BCTF “get past these wage issues”.
is not jeopardized by the teachers strike.
“We want to be talking about class composition at the table. That’s the single
BC Education Minister Peter Fassbender in email on Aug 31 said: “It
most important issue for me as the premier,” said Premier Clark, adding: “This
would be irresponsible to legislate teachers back to work; we would be shelving
should be settled at the bargaining table... I don’t believe this is insoluble. I
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Strike pressure on parents: is this really
the way to take care of BC families?
SVN editorials aim to explore broader issues of concern to
the local community, economy and society as a whole.
The whole idea of a labour strike is to ately focussed on their children to become
bring pressure to bear on the party deemed actively political. In sheer numbers, there just
to be doing the oppressing.
aren’t enough parents of school-age children
In the case of the BC Teachers Fed- to beat the drums loudly enough – gone are
eration strike, their leadership (initially with the days of baby-boomer flareups that would
a 87%+ strike mandate of their member get things promptly changed.
teachers) has a bone or two to pick with the
Families are expecting – and need –
BC Government – as we all well know from elected leaders and the teachers (who say
repetitive BCTF talking points about wages, they care about children, and they are beclass size & composition, and adequate lieved) to now demonstrate some leadership
funding for specialist teachers.
and get back to the bargaining table with some
In response, the BC Government workable ideas and a willingness to co-crepushed back with a lockout (resulting in re- ate.
duced pay to teachers – lifted as of Aug 27
Both sides to the argument have valid
if teachers suspend their strike) and a re- points. Teachers want a wage hike, and they
fusal to relax their policy of expecting all la- clearly care about the conditions in classrooms
bour unions in the province to accept the which they interpret as resolvable with more
same level of wage increase. On top of that, money for the existing setup. The provincial
funds are now earmarked for a payout to government (the teachers’ employer) wants
families, to the tune of $40/day/child (up to to maintain what they call fiscal stability, though
& including age 12).
one can question where they spend and save
The strike has been in full force their dollars (getting into issues of privatizasince June 13 (with a numbing lull during tion would be a start). They only briefly this
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July and August where virtually no progress week touched on a hint of wanting a system
was made). Dirty little truth ... almost every- much different than the one we’ve known in
one was probably appreciating the summer BC for 30 years.
downtime as a de-stressing period.
Teachers seem to want to fix the curBut parents are no longer just rent system in which an increasing number of
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for a 21st century educational system in
BC that could be the envy of the global
community, then let those ideas loose!
Any new vision really should be now put
out to the public, rather than be held back
for the negotiating table where warring
viewpoints have become entrenched.
Getting parents on side with something
fresh would be a smart political move,
and would be the only conscientious way
to further involve parents in this labour
dispute.
Both sides are obviously hoping
that pressure will mount on parents. It’s
all about politics, and when the squeeze
becomes too great, the squeezed will
usually squawk. But parents and are in a
sense disabled by their onerous load in
a post-recession economy, are not demo graphi ca lly co pi ous enough i n
number, and are therefore not the appropriate chalkboard for this script. The job
of moving education forward in BC falls
to the bargaining table (as Premier Clark
said to media, Sept 3) and the work of
skillful mediator/negotiators.
And a topic more fully for another day – is why no one is yet broadly
questioning why there are so many special needs children. Could it have to do
with chemicals in our environment (not
just in their own diets but even prenatally), abundant electro-magnetic frequencies, and/or visual/social distraction
overload? Kudos to sustainability consultant Guy Dauncey who bravely broached
this subject “The BC Teachers Strike Toxic Teachers, Toxic Government, or
Toxic Chemicals?” in his EcoNews
e-newsletter this week.
If special needs children need
additional help, would they not be better
supported in a customized environment
where they are the center of their teacher’s world (some school programs of this
nature have been operating for years in
Ottawa, for example), and allow ‘typical’
and bright kids to flourish in a creatively
inspiring classroom environment? This
is not discrimination or intolerance, it’s a
practical, logical and practical way to provide quality learning to every student at
a level and intensity that each deserves.
Bright students in particular have
been failed by the BC education system
in the past 12 years; some teachers have
been heard to say that the ‘bright kids
manage anyhow’ which is of course folly
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On September 5, Maja Tait officially announced her candidacy for mayor of
Sooke, saying she sees “a bright future for Sooke”. “We’re a young, diverse
municipality with a rich heritage and incredible potential,” she said in a news
release. She claims pride in her role with the new Hope Centre, bike skills
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BC Electoral boundaries up for revision
The independent and non-partisan BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is seeking
public input on the on the area and boundaries of provincial electoral districts.
Any person may make a submission to the commission before 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 16, 2014, by: online submission form at www.bc-ebc.ca/speak or by email
to [email protected] or in person at a public hearing (pre-registration is not required) which
on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will be held Nov 3 to 7.There will be an
opportunity to provide public input following the publication of the commission’s Preliminary Report (in spring 2015). View the public input as it is received at www.bc-ebc.ca/
inputReceived . More information, including maps of the current electoral area boundaries, is available online at www.bc-ebc.ca . SVN
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(that’s like operating a power
boat without a rudder). The
brightest youth in some ways
need the most skillful guidance
and leadership, otherwise their
intellect can go under-utilized
or even astray, which is a loss
for both the individual and for
society.
The political process
in a democracy exists to help
support ‘bloodless revolution’;
it’s deemed acceptable in our
society to seek the political
support of individuals and
groups toward a justifiable end
goal. But in the case of this
education dispute of 2014,
government and the teachers
union may wish to spare parents the agony of the political
trench, and now start leading
with fewer games, greater vision, and faster action. MPB
Health minister applauds health-care professionals on accident response
Opinion-Editorial: by BC Health Minister Terry Lake
Last Thursday afternoon [Aug 28 2014], British Columbia's health-care professionals, and the overall
health-care system, showed world-class skills, co-ordination, professionalism and compassion after a terrible
accident on the Coquihalla Highway.
The men and women of our health-care system
worked exceptionally hard to provide life-saving services for those injured in the crash. From all accounts,
the speed and skill of those who responded and provided ongoing care has certainly saved lives.
A bus full of tourists enjoying BC's mountains flipped
over, injurHelp Save the Lighthouse ing all 56
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Within minutes of the crash, health professionals who happened to be on the Coquihalla, including
two emergency doctors, were at the scene. Ordinary
British Columbians rushed out of their cars too, to help
in any way they could.
BC Emergency Health Services dispatched the
first ambulance to the scene within minutes; in the end
19 ambulances and six air ambulances arrived at the
crash, whisking people to the help they needed as
quickly as possible. Local fire departments also sent
first responders to support paramedics in their work.
Meanwhile, six hospitals throughout southern BC,
from Merritt to Kelowna and Kamloops, and all the way
to New Westminster, sprung into action to receive the
injured. Three hospitals, including those in Kelowna and
Kamloops, declared a Code Orange, which prepares a
hospital to receive mass casualties.
The most seriously injured arrived in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, Kelowna General Hospital,
and Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster via
air ambulance, where emergency doctors, nurses, surgeons and other health professionals were ready, with
about eight operating rooms prepared for immediate
surgery.
Other bus passengers arrived at hospitals
throughout the afternoon and evening, including the
eight-bed Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt, to receive
quick and efficient care.
The level of co-ordination throughout the system
during this event was astonishing. BC Emergency Health
Services and hospitals worked closely to make sure
patients received excellent care. Even while treating this
many casualties, not a single scheduled surgery was
cancelled that day at any of the hospitals involved.
The health professionals also were deeply aware
of meeting the social and emotional needs of the patients. Many of the passengers on the bus spoke Chinese dialects; hospitals made sure translators were
available to explain procedures and answer questions.
Hospital staff helped reconnect family members and update them on how their loved ones were doing, and
where they could be found.
Today, many of the passengers have been released from hospital; those 30 or so still admitted continue to receive world-class care. They are in my
thoughts daily, and I sincerely hope they all have a full
recovery.
As Minister of Health, and a British Columbian, I
want to thank all the health professionals, first responders and citizens who responded to this terrible accident
and its aftermath. We are all very proud of your efforts.
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“I’ve been researching specifically about neurotransmitter health and we’ve
as soon as we get the word,"
been running genetic tests on some of our patients,” says Dr Hadikin. There is a
said local Edward Milne Comrelatively new science called ‘nutrigenomics’ that is investigating genetic mutamuni ty Schoo l se co ndary
tions and nutrition. The biggest issues that this naturopathic physician sees with
s choo l
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genetics and mental health are:
Swinburnson
one
afternoon
this
1. Methylation – someone can have the defect in this gene and it affects
week.
Though
he
says
that
"the
levels of certain B vitamins and SAMe (made in the body from a reaction beschool is not in its usual state of
tween methionine, which is an essential amino acid, and adenosine triphosphate,
readiness for the start of the
a molecule that carries energy) which are known to have impacts on mood. Or
school year" due to the teachsomeone can have poor nutrition, not necessarily the gene, and it will mimic this
ers strike as no office or supcondition. This is more simple to treat than a neurotransmitter issue.
port staff re on site -- just he and
2. Neurotransmitter issue. This is more difficult to assess and treat as
his vice-principals.
there is not a lot of good testing for neurotransmitters although running some
"Principals are in the
preliminary genetic work can let us know if there is predisposition for certain
building
each weekday, so if
neurotransmitters to not be processed or broken down properly. This is where
parents
or
students have quesmedications such as SSRI’s (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors) can be
tions
or
concerns,
they are more
useful, if we know it is a serotonin issue, but it may not be and medications (as
than
welcome
to
contact
us," Mr
well as nutrient therapies) can have side effects.
Swinburnson
said.
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can
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clude that prescribing mood-altering SSRI’s to youth may end up proven to be
he said.
one of the latest ‘fads’ in psychology, once new approaches are found to dealing
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with anxiety that is – in many cases – precipitated by the pressures of a complex
speedy
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fall, right up to December.
display in pictures and artifacts by Elida
* Are there current gaps in service delivery? * What are best practices for treatRight now for $2 you can purPeers and volunteers continues daily 10aming and preventing youth mental health issues? * How should resources be tarchase a raffle ticket to win a custom4pm at the Charters River Salmon Interpregeted in the future?
made quilt with a landscape motif
tive Centre at 2895 Sooke River Rd to
The goal of the study is to find ways to better meet the needs of youth with
(draw date Sept.28). The quilt is on
Sept.28; co-sponsored by Sooke Region
mental health challenges. They especially want to hear from families and
display in the church entry. SVN
Museum. Info 250-642-6351 or 250-642-4200. SVN
individuals and to receive suggestions for improving the current system.
The committee has released a reading list https://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/
cay/docs/ReadingList-YouthMentalHealth-9June2014.pdf containing learnINFRASTRUCTURE
ing resources and additional information on youth mental health.
Visit https://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/cay/submission.asp for more information and to make a submission. Full name and current contact information
are required. Submissions may also be sent by fax to 250-356-8172 or by postal
mail to: Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4. The deadline for submissions is Friday,
September 19, 2014. SVN
Voice
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Photo: courtesy of Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre
Water pipeline exhibit
runs to Sept 28
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Raising funds at
St Rose of Lima
Photo: Sooke Voice News
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Tweet of the Week
(Sept.2):
"Serious #journalists are one of
the mainstays of a free society."
~ Marianne Williamson
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This weekend:
Moderate fire
danger level
As of Sept 4, the Fire Danger Level in Sooke was Moderate in areas close to the
ocean but still High in areas
farther from the water, says
Soo ke Fi re Chi ef St eve
Sorensen. The campfire ban
has been lifted. SVN
WEB VERSION
Progress continues toward the completion of Waddams Way (connector road between Church Road and Otter Point Road). Directional
lines have been painted on the fresh pavement (photo: August 30). SVN
Salty talk: flotsam & jetsam
Flotsam and jetsam are terms that describe marine
debris associated with vessels. Flotsam is debris in
the water that was not deliberately thrown overboard,
often as a result from a shipwreck or accident. Jetsam describes debris that was deliberately thrown
overboard by a crew of a ship in distress, most often
to lighten the ship's load.
The word flotsam derives from the French word
floter, to float. Jetsam is a shortened word for jettison.
Source: National Ocean Service (USA)
SVN
AK Cathy’s Corner Cafe
Try our homemade
hashbrowns!
Catering
for local
events
250-642-1460
6697 Sooke Rd
At Otter Point (Murray) Rd
All-Day Breakfast
Starting at $7.95
6 am to 4 pm
Open 7 days a week
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EVENTS: www.sookevoicenews.com/Sooke-area-events.htm
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WHAT’S GOING ON
Grand Opening at Mel O Hair Salon.
Fri.Sept.5. 2-6631 Sooke Rd.
Back to School Pool Party. Fri.Sept.5.
All ages.7-9pm. www.seaparc.ca
Soo ke C ountry M arke t. Sat.
Sept.6, 10am-2pm, on Saturdays til Oct.
Eustace Rd at Otter Pt Rd.
101st annual Sooke Fall Fair.
Sat.Sept.6: includes BC Fruit Testers (bring
garden/farm fruit for identification) 1:302:30pm, hay rides 2-4pm, ice cream demo
2:30-3:30pm, sheep shearing demo 3pm,
Daisy the Cow 3:30-4:30pm. Sun. Sept. 7:
See event catalog: www.sookefallfair.ca
Friday, September 5, 2014 ::: SOOKE
SVN
VOICE NEWS
www.prepareyourself.ca
ART EXHIBITS / FAIRS
Sooke Harbour House: Everyday...
walk through the halls... art for sale,
1528 Whiffin Spit Rd, Sooke
Water Pipeline Exhibit. Daily 10-4,
to Sept.28. Charters River Interpretive
Centre, 2895 Sooke River Rd. $3
Week 19 Tip: Add items like toilet paper, handiwipes, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb,
sanitary supplies, etc to your emergency kit.
Twitter: #26weeks #emergencypreparedness
Food ArtApple Fest, SunSept 28.
Sunriver Community Garden. 1-5pm. Art
exhibit, food for sale. Pie auction. By donation. Sooke Food CHI & Sooke Community Arts Council.
As of
Sept 5,
the PDF
Nomination
packages
for 2014
Local
Government
Election
available
online
colour version of at
District of Sooke municipal office (since
this
weekly
printRd.
edition
Aug.22),
2205 OtterPoint
Completed
nomination documents accepted from
requires
a subscription,
9am on Tues. Sept 30 to 4pm Fri Oct 10.
which
Municipal
would
& Trustee
be sent
Candidates
Discount Ad Package Deadline ~ Sooke
directly to your email
Voice News. Book 5 ads by Sept.30 (in
these
print editions:
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address.
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Taste of SEAPARC. Continues Fri
Sept.5 through Mon Sept 8. Free programs. Register. 250-642-8000
Beach Art. Sun. Sept.7. Create
art from flotsam & jetsam (marine debris)
from the beach. 12-3pm. Whiffin Spit.
Prizes! www.sookecommunityarts.com
Kemp Lake Music Cafe. Sun.
Sept.7, Open mic 2-5 pm, 7875 W Coast
Rd (5 min west of Sooke). 250-642-7875
District of Sooke meetings:
Committee of the Whole 6 pm, Regular
Council 7 pm. Mon.Sept.8. In Council
chambers. View online: www.sooke.ca
West Coast Grill “Locals Night”.
Wed. Sept.10 at the Prestige Hotel. Buy
1 entree, get 2nd one half price. Kids menu
for $5. Drink specials $5 (wine,draft beer,
highballs, caesar). 778-425-0888
Sooke Voice News
Free event postings courtesy as space permits.
PRIORITY TO ADVERTISERS
Hoc key Day in S ooke . Sat.
Sept.13. Victoria Grizzlies host Cowichan
Valley Capitals (final exhibition game). Cosponsored by Sooke Rotary & Sooke Minor Hockey. BBQ 2pm, game 4pm at
SEAPARC. Tx at SEAPARC or 250-6428000: reserve $12, regular $10, youth $5.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
Preservation Society AGM. Sun Sept 14
at Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips
Rd, 2pm. www.sheringhamlighthouse.org
Pro-D Day in SD62 (if teachers
strike is over). Mon Sept 15.
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Golf Tournament. Thurs. Sept.18.
Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Sooke Fall Fair: Year 101
Now in its 101st year,
the Sooke Fall Fair is a
co mmunity event that
gives people an opportunity to congregate in the
spirit of the "Rural Fair"
philosophy:
• Pri de in lo ca l
natural resources • Pride
and focus on individual
and family endeavours
• The integration of
young and elderly, able
and disabled, participator
and spectator.
• The s pi rit o f
volunteerism in which our
c ommuni ty has long
prided itself.
This year’s fair is
on the weekend of September 6 and 7. On the
Saturday, the event lineup
includes a sheep-shearing demo, ice cream making demo (and tasting!),
and fruit identification.
See www.sookefallfair.ca
This year’s Sooke
Fall Fair president is Ellen
Treasures
for every
occasion
Giftware
Jewelry
Plants
Flowers
A Sea
of
Bloom
2052
Otter
Point
Road
Open
Daily!
250-642-3952
Ask a Doctor
of Optometry
on Facebook
GRAND OPENING!
Friday, September 5
Dr. Joslin,
Dr. Morin &
Associates:
Doctors of
Optometry
Photo: Sooke Voice News
Sooke Fall Fair display at Peoples
Drug Mart in Sooke this week.
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Lewers who is excited about the
range of activities including large
animals including cows, pony cart
rides, hay-tractor rides, chicken
bingo, pie eating contest, butter
turning, and the fair auction. SVN
Hair Salon
Lots of
parking !
#2-6631 Sooke Road
Providing comprehensive eye health
and optical services to the growing
community of Sooke for over 20 years.
#5-6726 West Coast Rd
Phone: 250-642-4311
Email:[email protected]
www.sookeoptometrists.ca
Drop in for cake and to see
our spacious
bright new salon!
New hair salon in
town centre
Upcoming Public Meetings
Drop in or call ahead.
Cut, colour,
perm, feathers
778-350-6356
& more!
[email protected]
The grand opening of Mel O Hair Salon
on Friday, September 5 will be only the
beginning of success for the bright, spacious town centre salon, if owner Melissa
Robinson can take good advantage of her
high-profile location.
She has the corner spot at 6631
Sooke Road, right across the street from
Home Hardware.
Customers of all ages are welcome
at the new salon for cut, colour and perm
as well as fun things like hair feathers.
At the grand opening there will be
free cake! Everyone welcome. SVN
Sat Sept 13
Photo: Sooke Voice News
SEAPARC Arena
Stylist and salon owner Melissa Robinson
enjoys her work in her bright new salon! >>
4pm
Victoria
Grizzlies vs
Cowichan
Capitals
Sponsored bySooke Minor
Hockey and Sooke Rotary
All Benefits to
Sooke Youth
BBQ & Tailgate Party 1 pm
Adults $12 / $10
Youth (age 3-12) $5
Kids (2 & under) free
Committee of the Whole
Public Information Meeting –
Subdivision and Development
Standards Bylaw
Monday, September 8, 2014
at 6:00 pm
Tickets at
SEAPARC
250-642-8000
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, September 8, 2014
at 7:00 pm
Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel meetings
~ Prestige Resort Meeting Room ~
Economic Development
3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm
Arts and Beautification
4th Thursday of each month at 7 pm
Schedule subject to change.
Call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.
Agendas:
www.sooke.ca
In the Prestige
Oceanfront Resort, 6929
West Coast Rd, Sooke
Join us on Wednesdays!
Order 1 entree,
get 2nd one half-price
$5 for house white/red,
single Caesars, single house
high balls, & islander draft
Kids dinner $5 (special menu)
LOCAL
WEDNESDAY
778-425-0888
New convention
Sooke Voice News & sales manager
at the Prestige
As of Sept 5,to view
Time to jump on board!
the colour PDF online
version of this weekly
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$28+GST for 18 weeks
A recent change of staff at the Best
Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront
Resort and Convention Center sees Nicky
Warner now as Convention and Sales
Manager, filling the shoes of Krista Clarke
who had held the position since the hotel
opened in 2011. Clarke has moved on to
a government job. SVN
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New mom?
Bride to be?
Sooke: 250-642-2268
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We’ve moved!
Workshops & classes
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Sept 8
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