Wednesday, October 18, 200 i More than — 1,300 students learn about science Local school students and the high-tech industry. both came. out . winners again at this year’s Edu- Tech. Held October 6 and 7 at Sanscha Hall in Sidney, - Edu-Tech 2000 was the third such event since.1997 and all indications suggest it. | has become a popular gath- - | ering. : me _PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 27 io Pen Crossroads gets start-up funding The Saanich Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice Association got a $5,000 start on its restorative justice pro- | gram recently. The money came from the Attorney General's ministry to provide start-up funds for the group to continue its work. The Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice group en- courages youth and adults facing minor criminal charges to make amends to the victim and the community. Working with the Central Saanich Police Service, the association will use the funding in its development of a community justice program based on the model of family group conferencing. Under this model, offenders meet victims in their respec- tive support groups with a trained facilitator. Since its inception in March of 1999, the Peninsula Cross- roads program has operated out of the Central Saanich po- lice community office, a partnership that will continue. Ac- cording to Sue Langlois, a facilitator for the conferencing Edu-Tech is a biennial i ennai cases, to date Central Saanich police have referred 12 cases event, having the primary . ~ to the group, at least 10 of which have been successfully © purpose . of ‘demonstrating : : #3 | carried through. The remainder are in process. the kinds ofjob opportunities. a an ee. Bee LAURALAVINPHOTO | ‘The group has also established a formal liaison with in science and technology’ Tom Dakin and. Alan Roblin of Applied Microsystems take part in another success- School District 63, and is working toward the formation of that exist on southern Van- ful Edu-Tech exhibit. The two said the high tech gathering is a great way to net- ‘a mentoring program. In several cases, mentors have ~ couver Island. While middle work with other industries and present their ideas to the public. Thanks to all the helped follow the young people after the actual conferenc- _ school and high school stu-. volunteers, organizers and exhibitors who made Edu-Tech 2000 such a success. —_|_ ing. “We are finding that offering this additional source of dents are the primary. audi: ese) es hes gk PUR EGD oe ne ee eee ae ree oe “support helps the offender find a healthy place back in so-. ence for. this message, all <" purpose, E du-Tech allows “tion, VIATeC donated booth space where. -théy’ oo said Ewa sare member of Peninsula Crossroads | __ technology companies and server space for the Fae could hie a die: plus “These programs make sure low-risk youth and adult of- _ organizations: fo network Tech 2000 website, where — pu icity. ont No pete fenders are held accountable for their crimes, not only to. a and learn more. about each - information about each Pa : ‘d an bok ‘a whi twas their victims, but also to their communities,” said Attorney others ee eee ae ae availab perth ha te a hes eae sch | -General:Andrew Petter. “Offenders recognize the implica- er As in the past, Edu-Tech: Website ‘also"mace it.easy . handed out to all Edu-tecn | tions of their actions and victims and communities are given. ie 2000 was guided by an a “<. | avoice in the delivery of justice.” Sele a -volunteer.commuttee and re- Petter said these programs allow the justice system to fo- - cus‘on serious and high-risk offenders: 3°. kes a for prospective participants attendees. HAeS to register for the event... Altogether, itis estimated — - Thirty-five. companies. that 1,300 students attended . ~ and organizations partici- ‘Edu-Tech 2000, with some | pated in Edu-Tech 2000. . coming from as far away as The registration fee paid by Mill Bay and the Gulf Is: each. participant: included “lands. «. Community ° E : ccountability programs were launchedin - February 1998. Since then, the ministry has helped 53.com- | munities across B.C. to establish restorative justice pro- aa Fe grams for low-risk offenders. Sighs ae ‘ACOMMUNITY. | “SHOWCASE FOR |. ~—CAREERSIN: | HIGH-TECH & MANUFACTURING | Thank You to Edu-Tech 2000 Participants! _ Thirty-six vibrant’ advanced technology companies: and organizations’ irom Greater Victoria. participated in Edu-Tech 2000 at Sanscha Hall in.s 4 Sidney. They included: a : “WIATCC, “Terra Remote’ Sensing: Inc... Canadian. Scientific Submersible Facility, Marine. Ecology. Station, Signya Technologies Inc. Coastal Geoscience Research Carp., Cadence Engineering, Data Base File Tech, 9) Sprott-Shaw. Community College, Industry: Training and Apprenticeship Commission; E.5.1. Environmental Sensors Inc., Computer Master, Forest Technology © Systems. Ltd, Quester: Tangent Carporation, AGO Environmental, Electronics Ltd, JASCO Research Ltd, IT Career Access Office: - Provincial Government, Daniels. Electronics Lid, 1.5.) Foster. Carporation, Applied Microsystems Lid,, ASL Environmental, Sciences, Aquamelrix: Research: Itd:, Quadrant’ Marine Institute tne, SignalSatt : genes ees : , Pal ‘ f é : Tet Canada, Nicholson: Manufacturing Ld., Scott Phillips Engineering, ASA: ¥ - : ee ees i os ELLE PURSE EARS OF ‘i ad Automation Systems Assaciates Lid. , Fisheries and Oceans Canada - ngs ; tare Pacific Science, IVL Technologies Lid, Reliable Controls, Axys Group / Soastar Chemicals inc. Carnesun College, SDL Opies, Inc, UVie Coop _ Education, University of Victoria, Continuing Studies, TEC Programs ; Peninsula Community: Services, Shaw. Cablesystenis Shaw@ttame), TechWorks! : : Cdu-Tech 2000 was guided by an all-volunteer commillee and gratefully received financtal support fam many community organizations: Sidney Rotary, Human Resources. Development Canada, Vancouver Ishind “Advanced Technolgy Centre, School District No. 63, Town uf Sidney, Home Markc’ analysis — Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Business: Association, ; 7 ; ey A. University af Victaria & Dunsmuir Lodge, Instiiute of Qcean Sciences, fa hy A better part of the Better Homes and Gardens® Home Marketing System % Sidney “Association 4 Merchants, Thrilly Foods, Applewnod Graphics, For most people, their home is their largest. single investment. 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