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Wednesday, JUNE 20, 2012
Your community, your classifieds P26 • 75¢ Pirjo Raits photo
Canadian eh? Grade 2 students at Sooke elementary school got a short lesson in symbols from RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Wright, Lion Mike and Constable Jamie on June 13. Wright talked about the RCMP red serge uniform and its 139 year history and the current Canadian flag which was unveiled in 1965. Canada becomes 145 years old on July 1 and celebrations will be held at the Sooke Flats. Loggers’ sports, flags, music, concessions, raft races, entertainment and fireworks are all planned for Canada Day.
Downzoning affects property rights Property rights questioned Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
Down-zonings on waterfront properties has left some residents of Sooke questioning the reasons. It has also opened up more inquiries as to the rationale of changing other zonings without informing property owners. At the heart of the matter is the growing opposition to an application to amend the purpose and definition of the W2 zone. A public hearing for a bylaw amendment to Bylaw No. 500 Sooke Zoning Bylaw, 2011 was held to add “group moorage” into the purpose of the W2 zone and allow group
moorage as a principle use and define group moorage. The proposal is to define group moorage as a multiberth moorage similar to a private moorage facility but for the personal use of a group or association of residents from the surrounding community. At the public hearing a number of people came forward to speak of their opposition to the change. Some were residents on neighbouring properties, citing potential parking, noise and dust problems. Another felt, in a written submission to council, that this could cause any number of properties zoned W2 to expand their moorage to the maximum and create more group moorages. A petition with 31 signatures opposed to group
moorage was presented to “If an illegal situation occurs council along with a cou- for a long time does that make ple of written submissions. it legal?” he questioned. One resident said, “CounDistrict planner Gerard cil does not have LeBlanc said the ch the right to take changes were m away our peacemade because th ful existence... they did not want to create non-conor drive down fo property values.” forming zoning an Realtor Bruce and they picked a zoning which McMillan stated wo this was a “gross would apply to the pr invasion of privacy.” property based on (foreshore) Salty Towers’ le owner Neil Flynn, lease. In regard to the specific whose property pr is next to the conproperty at 1573 Rick Du troversial propDufour, LeBlanc Kasper erty seeking a W2 said the property —Councillor had private moorzoning and group moorage, said this age and more than proposed bylaw would private moorage was hapaffect all private docks. pening there. W3 zoning “If changes are made, any does not apply to upland private dock could pursue use, and is a “commercial” group moorage,” said Flynn. ie: marina designation.
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Mayor Wendal Milne asked how many W2 zones would be affected and said he could not support the amendment. In the information package presented at the public hearing, it stated that six properties would be affected by the bylaw amendment, others felt there were many more. When the latest Sooke Zoning Bylaw 500 was enacted there were many properties which were down-zoned to comply with various land use categories. Property owners were not informed personally but rather through an all encompassing advertisement in the Sooke News Mirror, said Councillor Rick Kasper. He said this makes it necessary for the property owners whose zoning has changed to apply and pay
for a rezoning to bring their properties back to the original land use designation and resulting applicable uses. He also said that there were hundreds of properties in seven categories that had their properties downzoned. Most, if not all, of those properties were outside the sewer specified area. Kasper thinks this is some sort of “money grab.” “Property rights have been stolen,” he said, adding that the changes have serious impact on property owners and the original zoning should be reinstated. He questioned what the reasoning was in changing the zoning and to whose benefit it was done. The item was tabled at the council meeting.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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12.10kg.......................................... Northridge Farm AAA Top Beef Boneless
5
13.21kg ............... Schneider
/lb 6.15kg
2
Maple Leaf
Bavarian or Cheddar Smokies $ 99
Wieners
Fresh Boneless Centre Cut or
Fresh Boneless Sirloin or
7
1kg.....................
B.C. Grown Red or /lb
$
/ea
Pork Loin Rib Thin Cut Pork Chops $ 19 Chops $
3
7.03kg ..................
/ea
500g
Imitation
Fresh Northern King
Snapper Fillet
Crab Meat
Cooked Prawns
1
89¢
454 g /100g 31 - 40
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Blue Diamond
Non Dairy Beverage
Nut Thins
00
Cloth Bags
5
946ml
120g
Barb’s Bakery
Cheese Puffs 155 - 198g .....
2/
Endangered Species
Chocolate Bars 85g .............. Tribal Fair Trade
Organic Coffee 454g ...........
00
4 $ 69 1 $ 99 9
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59 $ 99 2 $ 79 1
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Cheese Substitute 227g .... Earth Friendly
Bathroom Tissue 4 roll .......
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Apple Juice 283ml ... .............. Wong Wing
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339
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00
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Oriental Appetizers 852g ... Island Farms Denali or Country Cream Ice Cream 1.65L ........................
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DAIRY Island Farms
$ 49
Cottage Cheese
3
Per 100g
Spinach Salad 32 oz.
89
Assorted Fully Cooked
$
Chicken 99 Cordons$
3
/ea
7oz.
Per 100g
3
¢
89
+ dep
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1
29
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139
3/ 00 Cloverleaf Solid or + dep.
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Selected Varieties, 570g
Blended Juice
1L
680g
469g
+ dep
5kg
2.7kg
709ml
10’s
2’s
12’s
Flaked White Tuna 170g
2/
400
Monica Grated
Parmesan Cheese 250g
$
399
100g
All Varieties Fanta or
Coca Cola 1.5-2L
3/
500 + dep
Texana Long Grain, White, or
Brown Rice 2kg
$
449
General Mills Honey Nut
Cheerios Cereal 460g
$
399
Maxwellhouse
Instant Coffee 200g
$
599
Catelli
Lasagna Noodles 375-500g
2/
500
Bicks Mainline
Dill Pickles 1L
$
229
BAKERY ...
Executive Candy .......................................
Pistachios
89¢ ¢
89 $ $
White or Whole Wheat Crusty Buns $ 39
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199
Apricots
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350g
Niagara Treehouse Apple or Orange
100g
591ml
400g
370ml
100g
Vitamin Water
+ dep
Evaporated Milk
100g
/ea
“Secret Super Saver Specials”
142g
Pacific
Wine Gums
399
4lb bag
945ml
Bulk Foods
1
600
200g
600
09
$
2/
1lb
213ml
3/
$
Oranges
300g
180g
Marinated
Per 100g
99
Potato Chips
Veggie Salad
49 /ea
500ml
Old Dutch Twin Pack
Old Fashioned Ham
Strawberries
625ml
89¢
DELI ¢
Sunflower Oil
200ml
Healthy Choices in our
Garlic Coil
Safflo
Sliced Olives
99
/lb
Organic Valencia
125g
Unico Pitted Whole or
750g
$
3
99
79¢
1.74kg
California Organic
355ml
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Island Farms
5 Island Farms $ 99 Sour Cream 750g ............................ 2 Cool Whip Regular or Light $ 49 Aerosol Whip Cream 225g ...... 2 Capri ¢ Margarine 454g ............................... 89 Multipack Yogurt 12x125g ........
99
1L
Vegetables in Sauce 250g
1kg
890ml
1
399
750g
Pepsi Cola
Green Giant
French Fries
Salad Dressing
$
Veggie Garden Patties $ 300 g .................................
Delmonte Canteloupe
450g
All Varieties
FROZEN FROZEN FOODS FOODS McCain Tasti Taters
+ dep
$
Yves
365-395g
Kraft Miracle Whip
¢
/lb
California
5 General Mills Gluten Free Chex Cereal .. 3 $ 99 Carnation Coffee Mate .......................... 2 $ 69 Bee Maid Au Naturel Honey ................. 5 $ 89 Kraft Tartar Sauce ................................ 2 4/ 00 Gold Seal Sardines ................................. 3 $ 99 Sunrype Applesauce ............................... 1 2/ 00 Christie Stoned Wheat Thin Crackers . 5 4/ 00 Unico Pizza Sauce .................................. 3 2/ 00 Kraft Flanker Dinners ......................... 3 $ 99 Realemon Juice ........................................... 1 2/ 00 Gold Seal Whole Baby Clams ............. 3 $ 79 Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmallows ....... 1 $ 99 Peek Frean Cookies .................................... 2 ¢ Island Bakery Premium Bread . 99 $ 69 Dempsters Canadian Rye Bread ........... 2 $ 79 Olafson Sun Dried Tomato Burrito ........ 2 $ 49 WC Cat Litter ............................................ 3 $ 99 Purina One Smart Blend Dog Food .... 9 $ 79 Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Detergent ... 1 $ 29 SOS Soap Pads ......................................... 1 ¢ Scott Spongetowel Paper Towels ....... 89 2/ 00 Puff N Soft Bathroom Tissue ............ 8
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139
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00
/lb
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400
Blended Juice
2/
$
Organic
use
/ea
49¢
1.08kg.............................
150
/lb
2lb bag
/lb
Green Kale 2/ ......................................
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2/
/ea
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1
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Carrots
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$ 39
4/
/lb
1199 Sliced Bacon$269
1.36kg box .....................
SEA
99
2
6.59kg .......................
Smokehouse
Beef Burgers $ Treats From the
/lb
New Zealand
89 English Peas
$
4.17kg.............................
59¢
349
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Perlette Grapes
/ea
ties All Varie /ea 450g...................
5
Mexican
Green Leaf Lettuce
$ 79
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2/ 00
2lb bag ..................................................................
Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Rib or
Sirloin Grilling Sirloin Steak $ 99 Roast
Frozen Island Pride
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012
Up Sooke LILY WALKS IT’S NOT TOO late to sign up for the Lily Walks. Sunday walks take place on June 24 and July 2, evening walks on June 26 and 28. CONTACT: PHOEBE AT: phoebetwin@shaw. ca or call 250-6424342.
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE TWO NEW PERMANENT exhibits open at the Sooke Region Museum on Sunday, June 24. Opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. COME OUT AND enjoy the traditional salmon barbecue and view the new martime and Diamond Jubilee exhibits. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
GALLERY OPENS THE SOUTH SHORE Gallery has opened a new exhibit space, Gallery West, thereby expanding the potential for larger art shows. THE GALLERY WILL show the works of Sooke and South Vancouver Island artists.
Thumbs Up! TO ANDY ENGLAND for saving a mudencrusted juvenile eagle. See story on page 7. If you know of someone who deserves a pat on the back call the editor at 250-642-5752.
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NEWS • 3
Mayor reports on first seven months The current council came to office in December last year. In those seven months, we have listened to taxpayers and are working to set the community on a new course for the future. Growth in the District of Sooke has slowed in comparison to previous years. We expect some improvement in 2012, however we continue to hear that we need to be cautious in all areas of spending. Businesses and families are struggling to keep up with rising costs. Council believes a sustainable community must be affordable, we will continue to make careful decisions related to spending, while ensuring you have the services expected in a thriving and livable community. Here are some of the ways we are working to meet the commitments of more openness, transparency and accountability: • We established a new committee system to bring more openness and transparency to council decisions. New volunteer members from the public have been added to the committees providing a wealth of experience and expertise. All budget and other committee meetings have been held in public and we continue to welcome public input. • The Finance and Administration Committee created a budget that is sustainable and forward looking with a zero tax increase for residences and a decrease for businesses of about one per cent in the municipal portion of your taxes. Coun-
cil asked staff to find reductions and with their work and creativity we found cost savings while maintaining or enhancing services in all departments. • The Land Use Committee has introduced a number of amendments to zoning bylaws to create more affordable housing and encourage growth in the core area. • The Economic Development Commission has brought together various groups from the tourism, arts, culture, business and non-profit community to work together on common interests and goals with a more focused vision for economic development. • We are reviewing all of our services, to make sure we are as efficient as possible and getting the best service for your tax dollar and expect to report on our findings over the coming months. • We are looking at our financial reporting to ensure responsive and improved information for council, staff and the public. • We have negotiated cost savings for a major contract issued before we came to office. We are pleased to report that we have worked together with EPCOR to find savings in their annual costs of about five per cent. This will amount to about $50,000 a year in cost savings, or more than $200,000 over the contract term. We appreciate the work of our service providers in their offers of savings to the community and we continue to review other contracts. • We hope to build more sidewalks on Church and repave
Maple Avenue to make these routes safer and more attractive. We are looking at the Grant-Throup connector and the possibility of a traffic circle in the centre of town. Both of these projects have been delayed as the property acquisition that is required to complete these projects was never completed. We are working with the landowners and believe we will reach a successful conclusion. Councillors Kasper, Tait, Haldane, Pearson, Reay and Berger have been working hard with staff, spending countless hours on the various committees and meetings to make things happen. Our focus over the remainder of this year is to continue our vision of openness and sustainable spending for Sooke while moving the community forward. To do this we need to continue to receive your input and feedback as we make decisions going forward. Wendal Milne, Mayor
Pirjo Raits photo
Beautiful poppies outside Little Vienna Bakery.
Injured hiker evacuated A Cormorant helicopter crew from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron assisted ground first responders with the evacuation of an injured hiker from the Juan de Fuca Trail, late Sunday evening. Paramedics from B.C. Ambulance, as well as members of Juan de Fuca and Cowichan Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) responded to the initial call for help to assist a hiker who had slipped from the trail boardwalk and injured his leg near San Juan Point. While they were able to stabilize the patient, the thick forest and rough terrain made ground evacuation difficult. Through the Joint Rescue Coordination
Centre in Victoria, B.C. Ambulance requested helicopter support to evacuate the patient. Under driving rain, paramedics and GSAR members loaded the patient onto a litter and carefully made their way out from under thick forest canopy to the shoreline where he could be evacuated by helicopter. “We used our radar to navigate along the shoreline to find the pick-up location,” said Captain Jean Leroux, aircraft commander. “Despite the low ceiling and heavy rain, we were able to spot the crews on the ground. Unfortunately, the high tide and rugged shoreline meant there were few
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spots for us to conduct the hoist of the patient.” With the helicopter hovering 100 feet over the rocky shoreline, SearchandRescueTechnicians (SAR Techs) were lowered to start the hoist of the patient. “The paramedics and GSAR crews had a tough job; it was very wet and slippery and the brush on the forest floor was very thick in the area,” said Sergeant Shawn Harrison, SAR Tech. “They did great work in getting him to the shoreline.” Once aboard the helicopter, the patient was flown to Victoria General Hospital where he was transferred in stable condition.
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Sun Protection Factor. The SPF value gives you a guide on how long you can stay in the sun without burning. For example, if you burn in 10 minutes without sunscreen and you apply a sunscreen with a SPF number of 15, you should be protected for up to 150 minutes. Sunscreens with SPF numbers higher than 15 work better for people who are fair-skinned, or work or play outdoors much of the day. Swimming and perspiration reduce the actual SPF value of many sunscreens... even those that are water resistant, so you have to reapply the product often. Make sure to shake the bottle before use and to apply at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.
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$ 99
BC Grown! Green Or Red Leaf
2
Loin Chops $6.59/kg ........ Alberta Beef A.A. or Better
Fresh
Pack Value
Top Sirloin Grilling Steak $13.20/kg.............
5
Extra Lean
$6.59/kg............
/lb
Fresh
Fresh
2
/lb
Pork Center Cut
Mitchell’s Country Style
Sliced Bacon 500g ... 4 Mitchell’s Cheddar or Mesquite
/ea
Smokies 450g ...................... 3
Sea Food
Montreal
1 $ 69 1
/100g
Beef ...............................................
/100g
$ 00
Zucchini $2.20/kg............... 1
Bulk Foods
/100g
$ 20
Tuna Steaks .........
2
/100g
Beets ................................... $100ea
/lb
Panda All Natural or Raspberry
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Mushrooms 227 g ...........$200ea Goji
Licorice 32g....75 ea Berries..... Brazil
Cosmos
Asian
89¢/100g Deli Made Pizza ........................................................ $899 ea Noodle Salad
Mini
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Nuts........
2
/100g
$ 78
Buy 2 Get 1 Free! .........................................
Assorted
Danish 9 Pack.................................
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1
Rice Crackers Mix 79¢/100g
/100g
Unsulphered
Sesame
$ 69
Raspberry, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mocha
$179/100g
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Oriental
$ 99
Seeds..... 55 /100g Apricots 250g..$289 ea ¢
$ 29
2
454g......
/100g
Ginger Beef
/lb
BC Grown! Bunch
Made From Scratch
Honey Garlic Pork or
1
BC Grown! Organic Whole Or Sliced White
Baker y 9 Grain Bread
$ 29
1
ea
$ 00
at Till
2
Ahi Frozen
/100g
$ 19
BC Grown! Bunch
$ 20
Steelhead Fillets
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Sausage......................................
Boneless
Fresh
$ 98
BC Grown!
BC Grown!
Ham
Beer
$4.37/kg.............
/lb
Johnsonville
Schneiders Black Forest
Deli
1
Carrots.............................. 1
$ 32
1
Peppers
Potatoes $1.50.kg...........68¢/lb Radishes....................2/$100
Assorted Varieties
Sole Fillets ..................
Tomatoes
Smoked Hams $4.39/kg .... 1 /lb
Fresh
Pacific Caught
Whole or Halves
Sausages ................... 20
ea
BC Grown Red
BC Grown! Red Nugget
Boneless
%OFF
$ 49
BC Grown!
$2.20/kg .......
$ 99
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1
on the Vine $ 00
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$ 99 Chicken Wings $7.69/kg..$349/lb Loin Roast $6.59kg............. 2 /lb Mitchell’s Regular/Less Salt
2/$ 00
Lettuce ......................
/lb
Ground Beef
$ 99
All BC Grown Specials
Boneless
3 ea $ 49 3 ea
ea
Regular or Sourdough
$ 29
Crumpets 6 Pack ............................ Birds Nest
2 ea $ 99 3 ea
Cookies 12 Pack.............................
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Coca-Cola $ 49 7+dep 24 Pack..............
Mustard
$
400ml................
179 ea
Potatoes 99¢
99 ea
113-114g.............
99¢ea
Bleach 5.3L................
300g...............
$
$ 99
472g.....
2 ea
899
Juice 295ml.................... 99¢ea McCain Traditional
Sandwiches 12-18’s 2/$700 Crust Pizzas 2 Pack...... $599ea
Yoplait
Yogurt Tubes Dairyland
8’s.........
$ 99
2 ea
Rice Cakes
$
399
Water 3/$ 00 2 +dep 710ml...........
Mott’s Fruitsations
Apple Juice 2/$
1.82L............
ea
3
Nestle Pure Life
127g................
Natural Foods
2/$ 00
127-199g............
Stove Top Pop Corn 2/$ 00 3
500g .............
ea
Five Alive/Fruitopia Frozen
Cheese Slices
ea
Quaker
Jiffy Pop
Kraft Singles
79¢
398ml.................
425ml............
ea
1L...............
Dair y
Fruit
99
Juice Blends 99¢ea + dep
500
Big Valley Mixed
2
ea
BBQ Sauce 2/$ 00 5
Niagara Treehouse
Blue Ribbon
Coffee 2/$
$
Canned Tomatoes
Bull’s Eye
Clorox Liquid
570g .................
$2.25/kg.......
Lucerne Ice Cream
Paper Towels
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Whole Wheat Bread 99¢ea
6-8’s...........
Garlic Fingers
Beans
Island Bakery White/60% or 100%
Hamburger or Hotdog Buns 2/$ 00 6
McCain
Idahoan Instant
2 Roll................
Dempster’s Deluxe
Frozen
White Swan
540ml...............
French’s Squeeze
Royal City
Unico Lentils/Chick Peas or
400
+ dep
Armstrong
Earth Balance Buttery Flavour
Knudsen Organic Grapefruit or
Dairyland Stirred or Fat Free
Kettle
Island Bakery Organic Sunflower & Flax
Cheddar Cheese 600g$899 ea
Chocolate Milk 1L......$179 Yogurt 650g...............2/$500 ea
$ 59 Spread 425g.................... $399 ea Concord Grape Juice 945ml 3+dep 2/$ 00
Baked Chips 113g.......
5
Bread 680g................. 2/$600
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012
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Suicide sparks formal complaints commission Local military officer works with grieving parents Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
Changes enacted to the Bill of Rights preventing the military from intervening in suicide attempts and cutbacks to medical professionals involved in suicide prevention in the Canadian military may have aided in the death of a 27-yearold Afghanistan and Bosnia war veteran. After six previous attempts, Cpl. Stuart Langridge committed suicide by hanging on March 15, 2008 at CFB Edmonton and his parents are still grappling with the fact that a lack of psychiatric help may have led to his death. Sheila and Shaun Fynes were being aided through the grieving process by veteran army officer Major Stewart Parkinson. Parkinson, a Sooke resident, served for over 42 years with deployments to Iraq, Cyprus and Germany. He still carries bits of shrapnel in his body and is now a part-time Class A Reservist. Parkinson was the Assisting Officer assigned to the Fynes after their son’s death. He said that when a casualty happens what kicks in is a casualty support system with an officer assigned to the family to help them through the process. A formal Military Police Complaints
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Cpl. Stuart Langridge pictured in Afghanistan. Commission is sitting in Ottawa to probe complaints laid by Langridge’s parents. The Fynes’ case is based on the Military Police actions after the suicide. “There are a number of things the family is entitled to,” said Parkinson. “Documentation is then passed through me back up through the military line.” He said the Assisting Officer would have normally come from the Lord Strathcona Horse through Edmonton, Langridge’s regiment, but in this case was assigned to the closest unit. There is some controversy as to whether Langridge suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, said Parkinson. He was not injured during his tour in Afghanistan and it was two years after that he hung himself. “When he came back a combination of things
affected him adversely and he spiraled down due to drug and alcohol abuse, said Parkinson. “He was still on active duty. Somewhere in that period he had
impression he wasn’t accepting treatment,” said Parkinson. It has been reported in the media that the Canadian military is cutting the jobs of
“If you are sending a guy away with rope burns around his neck, you are not doing your job...” --Major Stewart Parkinson Class A Reservist
enough problems to try and kill himself.” The crux of the problem, according to Parkinson, is that on his sixth suicide attempt the military had to deal with ineffective civilian psychiatric help being available. Langridge had recently spent time in a dependancy treatment program that he was withdrawn from as a treatment failure and was then sent back to base. “I got the distinct
medical professionals involved in suicide prevention and PTSD monitoring, at the same time as Defence Minister Peter Mackay is stating there is no question that the effects of multiple deployments to Afghanistan “have had a debilitating effect” on the mental health of Canadian troops. In 2011, defence department statistics show 31 cases of attempted suicide.
A Board of Inquiry is formed to investigate any deaths (suicides) along with a review called a psychological autopsy. Other reports from civilians who provide much of the care of mentally ill soldiers describe the system as one that leaves the soldiers waiting for months before seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist. A Department of National Defence report states that suicides have increased in the military (20 in 2011, 12 in 2010) since 1995. Although Langridge was suicidal (after six attempts) the civilian psychiatrist on his case told him not to do drugs and drink and sent him on his way, related Parkinson. “If they are sending a guy away with rope burns around his neck, you are not doing your job,” Parkinson said. “The unit has its hands tied,” he said. “They never used to have more than one chance (to commit suicide). The unit realized they had a problem but had no means to deal with it. They created a “suicide watch.” The military has since reneged on that terminology said Parkinson. “They did what they thought they could do but they were not trained. They let him go to his room and two hours later they went looking for him and he had finished the job.” Parkinson feels the unit erred on the side of caution. Parkinson said Post Traumatic Stress
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Military investigates actions of MPs Cont’d from page 5 Disorder is a very real disorder. In the old days it was called shell shock, it’s all the same stuff, he said. “The human mind is overcome by what it has to deal with. If it is treated quickly, as close to where it occurred the better the success rate. PTSD is a debilitating mental injury caused by one or a series of horrific incidents that the mind cannot cope with. If you give service and you are injured you should benefit from it.” Psychiatric reports state that Langridge was not suffering from PTSD but drug and alcohol addiction. The Fynes and Parkinson grew close during those tough times. Some military members thought Parkinson was too close to the Fynes and was told not to pass on any conjectural email correspondence he might receive to the parents, although he was not relieved of his Assisting Officer’s duties. “I didn’t care about career consequences as I was doing my duty,” said Parkinson. “I wasn’t so close, I was expressing the way the Fynes felt they
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Add to our editorial voice Editorial cartoons have always been a way to express humour and comment on the goings on of the day. They are often misunderstood, especially when they are subtle. Some will “get it” others won’t because they happen to have a different sensibility or sense of humour. In last week’s cartoon the cartoonist was in no way taking any credit away from Carl Heinrich but rather dissing “Olga’s” qualifications. Olga is a character, not a real entity and not Britt Santowski the cartoonist. She is meant to be that one voice that sees things We take the just a little differently. Which does. She is not meant to flak and the she be taken so seriously. Like Olga or hate Olga, fury... she is just a caricature and compilation of many women. The Sooke News Mirror welcomes your comments on issues you feel strongly about. It has always been the aim of this paper to present many sides to issues and events happening in Sooke. We take the flak and the fury, along with the praise. If you feel strongly about something we have written or not written about, give us a call or e-mail the editor. We can’t be everywhere and some events will be missed. If we don’t know about something it is impossible to be there. We look to the people in the community to add to our editorial voices, after all, this is your paper and we hope it is reflective of the whole. The Sooke News Mirror has always been a sounding board for the community. Send in your photos of events and your ideas for stories and we will try to include them in the newspaper when we can. Follow us on Facebook and add your comments there as well. We appreciate hearing from you.
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Goodbye greenhouse gas goals B.C. Views In February this column asked the question: “Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history?” The answer is contained in a new draft plan from BC Hydro on how to meet future power demand. And while it’s not explicitly stated, the answer is yes. The draft plan was released in May for discussion purposes, but so far there hasn’t been much discussion. This is surprising given some of the recommendations, such as firing up the Burrard Thermal natural gas power plant more often and buying fossil fuel power from the North American market to keep up to demand. The plan confirms a few things that have been evident for a while. Dreams of exporting B.C. hydroelectric power are gone for the foreseeable future. And with mining ramping up along with natural gas development and population growth, BC Hydro now projects electricity demand could rise by 50 per cent over the next 20 years. The emergence of huge shale gas sources in B.C. and across the United States has changed the North American energy picture dramatically, as U.S. electricity producers replace coal by burning cheaper and cleaner gas to ramp up power production. B.C. is losing gas market share in the U.S., its only export customer for heating fuel
and electricity use. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up considerably by 2020. Premier Christy Clark has a new target for 2020: three liquefied natural gas production lines feeding high-pressure tankers at Kitimat, for export to Asia. Not only will B.C. need to buy gas-fired power from outside the province to keep up to industrial and residential demand, but the natural gas industry will need its own new gas-fired electricity to produce LNG for export. Natural gas passed forestry as B.C.’s top resource revenue source many years ago. In 2005, the volatile gas price spiked up and produced $1 billion in windfall profits that allowed the B.C. government to buy a rare period of public sector labour peace through the 2010 Olympics. Now a glut of shale gas has pushed the North American price down from its historic range of $4 to $6 per thousand cubic feet to about $2.40. Despite that low price, gas producers in B.C. are going flat out to develop the Horn River and Montney shale gas deposits
in northeast B.C. I asked David Pryce, vicepresident of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, why so much gas is being developed now. He said producers have made huge investments in B.C. shale gas drilling rights, and are in an international race to supply LNG to Asian countries where the price is currently four times higher than in North America. Whatever the domestic price, B.C. gas producers have to show LNG investors such as Mitsubishi and Korea Gas that they can fill a steady procession of LNG tankers at a competitive rate. If LNG doesn’t fly here, B.C.’s gas export market soon evaporates. Currently gas producers pay about $400 million a year in royalties, and that much again to buy up shale gas drilling rights. The industry already employs about 12,000 workers in B.C. The B.C. government has little choice but to redefine its climate targets. Instead of cutting domestic emissions, it will try to take credit for displacing coal power in Asia. Fortunately, B.C.’s main coal exports are for high-grade coal used in steel-making. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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We asked: Wednesday isi the first day of summer, what are your plans for the season ?
Just go camping locally.
Take the kids swimming at the potholes, and maybe go camping in the next couple of days.
Michelle Berkeley Sooke
Jaylene Mickelow Sooke
Goose crossing will be unsafe I am disturbed by the the planned lightcontrolled pedestrian crossing at Cooper Cove by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure along with the Capital Regional District (CRD). While it is evident that people utilizing the Galloping Goose Trail certainly need some form of safe crossing across Highway 14, this is not the solution and could lead to accidents at this part of the road. I feel that it is folly to install this randomtype control on what is a busy highway well away from the Sooke urban area and close to a commercial restaurant road entrance. The traffic delays may well be short lived but will probably be frequent especially on summer vacation periods. Why put a further burden on road traffic? Another more worrying feature is the difficult line-ofsight at this low part of the road: the descending grade going west from Langford, etc. has several sharp bends and the crossing will be difficult to see from a distance because of rock outcrops. Stopped traffic here may be vulnerable to rear-ending accidents. Advanced warning signs certainly should help but they are no guarantee to prevent possible accidents. The overall cost of
Take off and take my kids up to the lake and go camping for a couple weeks, to Christina Lake.
Probably just stay close to home, not too much travelling. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we’ll just go out on the weekend somewhere.
Rich D’Appolonia Sooke
David Sano Sooke
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Reilly Richards, nine years old, drew this picture of her donating $65 to the Sooke Transition House. this venture is stated to be $130,000; this money would have been better put towards a permanent bridge with appropriate ramping, a better and safer solution for everyone concerned. Was there any invitation for public input on this proposal? Perhaps Lloyd Rushton, CRD general manager of parks and community, could enlighten us as to how this decision was arrived at. E.A. Anderson Sooke
Pointing to the truth I cannot tell you how
pleased I was to read an article (Future is worrisome at any age, Goldstream Gazette, June 15, 2012) that finally spoke out the truth. No name calling, no pointing at political parties, just truths. Bravo to you. My only wish is that those with power to do something about the world around us, would or should I say could, comprehend your words. Thank you again. Sheila Bull Langford Editor’s note: Published in Sooke News Mirror, June 6, 2012, page 8.
Cartoon not understood As a Sooke resident for over 23 years living in a community full of awesome people who pull together as a great community when things matter, I was a bit disappointed to read Britt Santowski’s cartoon in our local paper. Dismayed at the fact that she was not chosen to speak at this year’s EMCS grad ceremony and her disrespect for their choice. She says she’s not sure why this “Carl dude” got the gig. Maybe she doesn’t read her own paper, or she would know why he
was the perfect choice. Living in Sooke, graduating from EMCS after spending three years in the Culinary Arts program then apprenticing at Sooke Harbour House; finishing first place in a student cooking competition, culinary college, working in top establishments in New York, Monaco, Vancouver and Toronto and of course, winning Canada’s top chef. Sounds like he was a great choice to me to let other EMCS students know to follow their dreams and not let obstacles get in their way. I had the opportunity to work with “Carl dude” and was so proud to hear of his accomplishments over the years. He is a caring, awesome person who deserved the honour of being the keynote speaker at EMCS. Way to go Carl, you make us very proud. Debbie Capper Sooke
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Cont’d from page 9 I am opposed to the communications tower application 6631 and 6633 Sooke Road for health reasons and others. My understanding has been that the District of Sooke wants to create high density in the downtown core where I live. Mariners Village Phase 1 is high density and is only metres from our property line. I am concerned that Mariners Village property owners, as well as tenants and workers, within the 100 metre distance of the proposed communications tower have not been properly notified or are even aware of the health issues related to this proposal. I have called and spoken to people and they know nothing about it. There is strong evidence that electromagnetic radiation from cell phone towers is damaging to human (and animal) health. Over 100 scientists and physicians at Boston and Harvard Universities Schools of Public Health have called cell phone towers a radiation hazard. The damage from radiation exposure
LETTERS accumulates over many years, but the breakdown in health happens only after all body defenses and repair mechanisms have been exhausted. For some people, short term effects from cell tower radiation exposure may include headaches, sleep disorders, poor memory, mental excitation, confusion, anxiety, depression, appetite disturbance and listlessness. Sufficient information has not been given to those living and working near this proposed tower. A study performed by doctors in Germany have found that those living within 400 metres of a cell tower had a newly-diagnosed cancer rate three times higher than those who lived further away. Breast cancer topped the list, but cancers of the prostate, pancreas, bowel, skin melanoma, lung and blood cancer were all increased. (Naila Study) I am surprised and shocked that our city planner would even consider this application. I am also curious
to know the amount of money Alcatel-Lucent has enticed the property owner with.. Does the property owner live at the address of the proposed tower? What amount of money is worth putting our health at risk? We are talking about our downtown core where people live and work this is a very serious issue that will require responsible governing. Real estate in the area is at risk as no one with knowledge would buy near a cell tower. Tourism will be affected as a 40-metre tower (132 ft) in the middle of our town does not beautify Sooke in any way. Our community has always attracted travelers because of its unique natural environment. We have clean air beautiful views, gardens and an opportunity to show the world we are respectful and responsible people living here. I have lived in Sooke in the same house for over 32 years. I had a Teahouse and B&B in my home for 25 years. I have guest books with hundreds of signatu-
res from people from all over the world with comments about how beautiful it is here. Two of my grandchildren live adjacent to our property within 50 metres of this disastrous proposal. What chance has my onemonth-old grandson against this radiation. Why should the people living and working in downtown Sooke be put at risk? I request that council do what they can to stop this. Sylvia Hallgren Sooke
Ideas only being explored In the June 13 edition, you reported that Shirley will be receiving a CREST antenna, the Juan de Fuca office will be moving and the Royal Marine Search and Rescue is moving to East Sooke. I hope you will allow me to assure my constituents that these ideas are being explored and just that. I am sorry if I gave you the impression that these were a done
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaw: Bylaw No. 521, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (500-4) The intent and purpose of Bylaw No 521, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (500-4) is to amend the zoning of 6837 Talc Place, formerly known as Talc Place Park, and now legally described as That Part of Section 23, Sooke District shown as Closed Park on Plan VIP 89409 from Public Recreation Zone (P1) to Medium Lot Residential Zone (R2) for the purpose of creating one additional lot and selling the remainders subject to consolidation with an adjacent property. SUBJECT PROPERTY MAP BYLAW 521: Copies of the proposed bylaw, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offices of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing from June 11, 2012 to and including June 25, 2012. All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department at 250-642-1634.
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KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries Pastor Dwight Geiger Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 6221 Sooke Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue-Wed 10-2, Thurs 2pm-4pm Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
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Dry month for grad Here we are at the end of another school year, and for the graduating students of EMCS, the beginning of their journey to make their mark in this world. It is truly something to celebrate, and something in which they can take great pride. In support of this year’s EMCS graduating students, the Sooke RCMP have once again undertaken to abstain from the consumption of alcohol for the entire month of June, which coincides with the school’s graduation celebrations. In so doing, they have been joined by representatives from the Sooke Fire Department,
the Sooke Ambulance Station and a growing number of community leaders and citizens who care so much about the graduates that they will make this gesture of support as well. More and more, this community is speaking up loudly to send the message that we support the celebration of their accomplishments while protecting the sanctity of their future and encouraging smart, healthy choices, including resisting the pressures to use alcohol as a means to celebrate. Congratulations graduates of 2012! Work hard, make healthy choices, and there will be no limit to the success you can enjoy. Cpl. Scott Hilderley RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service
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least $1 billion in costs to the forest industry for no public benefit, making the coastal industry the highest cost producer of timber in the world. Between 1991 and 2001, 39 mills closed because of the NDP provincial government, not the economy. NDP Premier Glen Clark “ordered� the forest industry to create 21,000 new jobs over five years or lose timbercutting rights — 13,000 jobs disappeared. References from Vote Smart B.C. Joe Sawchuk Duncan
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING (pursuant to s. 99(3) of the Community Charter) The 2012 Annual Municipal Report was made available for public inspection on June 11th, 2012 and copies were made available on the municipal website (www.sooke.ca) and at the municipal office. Municipal Council will consider the 2012 Annual Municipal Report and submissions and questions from the public at an Annual Meeting to be held:
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The Annual Report will include:
Marlaina Elliott, co-chair of the Sooke Region Cultural Alliance, speaks to a passerby at the Volunteer Fair held in the Edward Milne community school foyer on June 6.
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Michele MacHattie, right, was the winner of the gift basket drawn at the Volunteer Fair, which included dozens of local groups and organizations. Those attending had the opportunity to talk with local groups and choose a group they might wish to volunteer for.
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the municipality’s audited annual financial statements for 2011; a statement of objectives and measures that will be used as the basis for determining the municipality’s performance during 2012 & 2013; a list of the permissive tax exemptions for 2011 a report on the municipality’s services and operations for 2011; a progress report on the performance of the municipality with respect to established objectives and measures for 2011; the details of any declarations of disqualification made against individual council members during 2011.
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June 22 VITAL VITTLES FREE LUNCH 11:30-1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Church on Murray Rd. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak night 6-7:30 p.m.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Meat draw at 3 p.m. GRAND OPENING OF TD BANK At 6670 Sooke Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SKATE JAM At Sooke Skate Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration at 11 a.m.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Drop in at pool at 1 p.m. CRD REGIONAL PARKS Coast trail guided adult hike (18 +) in East Sooke Regional Park from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register at 250-4783344. $10 fee. SHIRLEY FARMERS MARKET At Pioneer park next to Shirley Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SOOKE REGION MUSEUM Exhbition opening and salmon barbecue at 1 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment Sooke Harbour Players wrap up the year Reflecting back a little more than a year... Successfully capping 2009 off with our fall (and very successful) musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat brought well deserved accolades to our incredibly talented director, Christine Mac Neil. Not only does she possess this amazing ability to direct, think on her feet and practically run a small city, she is also known as a tour de force on stage. Sadly Christine has taken her talent, her passion for the theatre and her family and moved away. We all know it takes more than one person to bring success to the stage... there is always so much work to do behind the scenes and one of the most demanding jobs is producing. Chris Lang seems to have this one under his belt. I cannot even begin to imagine the ideas that run through his head when he is devising a plan to market a show. Marketing requires artistic skill, patience, time, money (which means small budgets) and someone willing to climb ladders. Thank you to Wendy for putting together the tickets and keeping track of where, when and how the tickets are produced, collected, sold, etc. The organization of that is so appreciated. Another producer who really knocked our socks off with this past successful fall musical production is Joe Scheubel. Confident and eager, Scheubel came
to a board meeting in January, 2011 with a proposal and a vision. Having just successfully closed two stage musicals, Joe pitched his proposal for Pirates of Penzance. It was
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very impressive. Not only did Joe produce a wonderfully successful show, but he graced us once again with his talent on the
and work and does an amazing job every time, who also graces us with a performance or two is our sets/construction master, Tim Pierce. Without any hesitation he is always there with hammer in one hand and paint brush in the other to help bring the artistic director’s vision to the stage. Tim works very hard to save us as much money as possible. He uses and reuses, is creative, builds beautiful sets, has incredible patience and is always successful in what he sets (no pun intended) out to accomplish. The Sooke Harbour Players Society board of directors is made up of a mixed breed of characters for sure! We have business owners, high school students, retirees, government workers, stayat-home moms, etc.
Pirates of Penzance
snapping photos and making sure we have memories in print. Having youth on any sort of arts board should be essential for any business to succeed, at least in my opinion. Taylor Caspersen (youth mentoring assistant) and Leah Kelley (secretary) are very important to
Howl stage as the Pirate King. The positive reviews from the public, cast and crew were endless. Every year we have fantastic costumes, props, actors, singers, directors, stage crew and a whole lot of other talented people who come out to contribute to the success of the show. Someone who seems to work and work
Our treasurer Deena Burnett really does deserve a medal. I can imagine the work that goes into taking care of our company financially and I am so very grateful for her knowledge and skill. A special thank you to Chris Robertson (Deena’s husband), a.k.a. photographer... you are always there
us. The integrity, commitment, determination, eagerness to gain more knowledge, respect, and shared passion these two young people have for Sooke Harbour Players is staggering. Lessons to be learned here people. Leah, attending high school, maintaining an incredibly high GPA in school, volunteering
with several organizations, applying to elite universities, applying for scholarships and holding herself to a high standard are all qualities that make me want to be a better person. Then we have Taylor, always smiling, definitely creative, a little quirky, full of wonderful ideas, and the first to offer help, over-the -moon talented musician and song writer Taylor Caspersen.Taylor brings talent, thinks outside box and always looks at the bright side. So let’s talk talent shall we... let’s see... over the past few months one of our board members, after taking a bit of a break, has taken the stage by storm yet again. Lisa McCormack was just brilliant in Pirates of Penzance. Not only can this woman belt it out like nobody’s business, but she has an incredible eye for costumes, sets, blocking and directing. Lisa is also a wealth of artistic knowledge... acting, singing, dancing, coaching, character studying...the list goes on. What would a board be without more behind the scenes board members who step out
from behind the scrim? Script library director, Linda Green-Abraham possessing many on the stage experiences brought those to her first directing debut — Pirates of Penzance. With the support of gifted musical director Robyn Cathcart
tation and history of Sooke Harbour Players. I must say, ‘paperwork’ isn’t the only thing Mike is passionate about or really good at. Mike is also a wonderful president, actor, singer, and producer. Sooke Harbour Players is made up of every-
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
and experienced and talented mentoring director Marjorie Baskerville, Linda was able to bring her vision to the stage and give the audience an amazing, professionally produced, beautifully executed fall musical. Something we all have in common is history. What is important is how that history is preserved and documented. Sooke Harbour Players has 30 years of history...WOW! I believe that history is sacred and so does our past president Mike Kelley. Mike has taken on the task of putting together the documen-
one and their spouses who contributed so much time, made compromises, sacrifices, drove out of their way, changed work schedules, shared their talent, blood, sweat and tears, made food platters and beautiful cakes (Stephanie Schuebel), sang in the chorus, helped back stage, helped fundraise and anyone or anything else I may have missed. That’s a wrap! Bobbie-jo Peterson President Sooke Harbour Players
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Everyone can be a hero with phone ap Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
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Some of the goodies in the monthly draw.
Go get it fresh The Sooke Country Market monthly draw will run into mid-July. To enter, come down to the Sooke Country Market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays (on Otter Point Rd. at Eustace), and when you make a purchase, ask the vendor for an entry form.bLimit one entry per market day. The basket contains a sampling of jams, marmalades, relishes and pickles, and a hair barrette care of Labyrinth Leather.vValue $50. See you at the market! Strawberries, peas, summer squash, and the other exciting vegetables should be showing up in larger quantities at market in the next month. And, of course, there are still lots of greens due to the cool spring which is great weather for spinach and salad. Winter crops will be the main focus of seeding for the next couple of months. Gardeners should start brussel sprouts and parsnips as soon as possible, and now is the time to seed purple sprouting broccoli to overwinter and provide you with food February to April of 2013. Also now is the time to get your winter carrot and beet beds prepped so you are ready to plant July 1.
Losing a child in a crowd of people in a shopping mall, and then seeing and hearing her screaming to get out of a car is every parent’s worst nightmare. Amber Alert? Perhaps too late. Smart phone alert? Not yet. Sooke resident Thomas Okuszko had such a dream about losing his little girl — so did his wife. The possibility of such a horrific event happening is a very real possibility and knowing this Okuszko put together an idea to alert people in the vicinity of where a child went missing. He developed an smart phone application which alerts everyone who needs to know that a child has gone missing. “What if you could alert dozens, hundreds or even thousands of people in the immediate vicinity of a missing child — in a matter of seconds? asks Okuszko. Enter the HERO, a mobile application that allows parents or guardians to securely keep a
profile of their children, including pictures and vital statistics online and on their smart phones. In under 30 seconds, HERO allows any guardian to send an alert if their child goes missing. Everyone on the network (heroes) who are within 10 kms will receive the alert. “A HERO is anyone who is willing to upload the application and is willing to take a text message or photo and send it directly back to a guardian of a child,” said Okuszko. “The whole point is to share a child’s profile with caregivers and a network empowering them to send an alert on my behalf. All I need to do is send a text message and I’m a hero.” When an alert is sent in your area, you will receive a notification on your phone. You can switch between the
alert details and a map displaying where the alert was sent from. If you have information or details pertaining to an alert, you can send a reply message that only the alert sender will see. On all Alert screens, you will also have the option to quickly dial 911. He said during the alert updates can be sent describing what they are wearing,etc. It also shows you exactly where you are in relation to the parent. “You are only alerted when you are relevant,” he said. The application is free and available for the iPhone and any Android platform mobile device. No information is shared with any other companies. Guardians pay a one time fee of less than $4 to maintain child profiles and send alerts. Heroes can upgrade to a Guardian level. For now, the focus is to build a network. “We are going to save a child this year,” he stated. Okuszko comes from a finance background and moved to Sooke in
2007 to take advantage of the opportunities to sail, surf and balance his work and life. When he became a father his attention shifted to his family. He spent eight monthsconceptualizing the HERO system and
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Young men face B&E charges Two young men are in police custody for an alleged break and enter in an East Sooke home on June 16 around 2 a.m. A woman returned to her residence on the 2000-block of Gillepsie Road to discover that her home had been broken into. Two cellphones from the residence were missing, so the woman emailed a friend, who contacted the RCMP. Sooke RCMP arrived shortly afterwards with a police service dog, and located the two male suspects -- aged 16 and 18. “We attended right away with a police dog, and we were able to apprehend two suspects who were attempting to flee the area,” said Staff Sgt. Steve Wright. The 16 year old faces charges of breaking and entering, and the 18 year old faces charges of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and uttering death threats to a police officer. If you have any information about a crime that’s been committed call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Your information will be taken in strictest confidence. Anonymity is protected and you never have to give your name. Tips can lead to cash rewards of up to $2,000.00, paid to tipsters on an anonymous basis.
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Tall Trees Festival will benefit Port Renfrew Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror
The Tall Tree Music Festival is coming back to Port Renfrew for its third year, and economic benefits are expected to follow. The event is not-forprofit, and proceeds after expenses will be given to the Ancient Forest Alliance for the boardwalk in Avatar Grove, Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce and Port Renfrew recreation centre. In addition to proceeds, each of the organizations received tickets to sell for their own profit. The summer music festival will also bring a huge economic spin off for the small town of less than 200 residents. “It’s huge for Port Renfrew,” said Rosie Betsworth, Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce president. “Accommodations fill up, and restaurants overflow.” “It just puts Port Renfrew on the map,” she said. According to Mike Roma, media representative for Radio Contact, financial benefits to the community are part of the goal.
“Everybody that’s a part of this really likes Port Renfrew and we feel that if we’re going to be growing that they should be benefiting as we grow.” The line up features over 65 artists and performers -- 85 per cent of which hail from Victoria and
some from Salt Spring Island. The remaining 15 per cent of performers are coming from across Canada and U.S. The idea behind the Tall Tree Music Festival and it’s winter sister event, the Song and Surf, is to encourage younger generations from Victoria to
explore Port Renfrew. Roma said music and culture would serve as the initial draw to Port Renfrew, but he added, “once they get out there they would realize how beautiful it is.” He said the Tall Tree Music Festival was arranged so that it would grow slowly,
with the first year capping off ticket sales at 500, the following at 750 and this year at 1,500. Roma said 1,500 tickets for this year’s event was determined a manageable number by staff and local law enforcement. So far, Roma deems the event a success.
“Thegreatestachievement of the festival is the quality of people it brings out,” he said. “We’ve been really fortunate, bringing out only nice and good people.” The event will take place from June 21-24 at Brown’s Mountain in Port Renfrew. The event is 19+ and two
pieces of government I.D. will be required to enter. Drinking and driving and “negative energy” will not be tolerated. Tickets are available at Coastline or online at the Royal & McPherson Theatres Society: http://www.rmts.bc.ca/
Chinook numbers look good Better than forecast abundance of spring\ summer chinook leads to greater fishing opportunity for anglers in southern B.C. Anglers along the Juan De Fuca Strait and southern approaches to the Fraser River are rejoicing as DFO announced that the summer 5-2 Fraser Chinook stocks are returning at close to twice their forecast abundance. While anglers in Juan de Fuca Strait are currently fishing with restrictions designed to reduce their impact on struggling earlier timed Fraser chinook, the unexpected increase in abundance of the summer fish has allowed for the removal of additional restrictions designed to offer even more protection to these later timed stocks. Anglers will now be permitted to retain one wild chinook of any size over 45 cm after June 15, and one under 67 cm. After July 15, normal limits apply.
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The Edward Milne community school garden is slowly flourishing year after year, and now has the green thumb touch of a professional gardener. After receiving PAC money, Candace Thompson, from Eagle Paws Organics in East Sooke, was hired to provide invaluable gardening tricks to students and staff. “We were able to get some funding and we’ve hired a really well-known gardener, farmer, and she’s given us advice and it’s really helped us,� said Pia Carroll, chef and EMCS culinary arts teacher. One of the main features Thompson has introduced to the EMCS garden is drip watering systems. The drip lines overlay each garden bed, and have manual switches, allowing control of when and how much water is released. In the past, the garden has utilized automatic aerial spray heads, which overwatered some plants and fed weeds. “The drip line is just concentrating on that specific area, so it’s not going to be feeding the weeds in here,� Carroll said. The new watering system is only one of many tricks Thompson has passed on to Carroll, her students and her colleague, Marion
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Students from the EMCS culinary program hang out in the garden on the last day of class on June 13. (Back, from left) Culinary arts teacher, Pia Carroll, Chelsea Woodford, Michael Kedge, Gijs van Vugt, Gavin Boechler, Gabe Gower, Lyra Hindrichs, Ryan Kraus, and Marion French, culinary arts teacher. (Front) Elias Holzapfel. French, also an EMCS culinary arts teacher. “I can carry on with that information and show the students to come,â€?Carrollsaidofher new found knowledge. The garden’s greenhouse, which was erected last spring after the District of Sooke provided an $8,000 grant, will also see its first real crop of vegetables this year. “This will be our first true year of‌ having that greenhouse and really making it work,â€? Carroll said. “This year, we’ve got it looking really good, so that when we come back in the fall, we’ll have many good plants for the winter.â€?
home-grown food. “We’re trying to instill that thread of carrying on growing your own food and how needed it is in our culture.� EMCS culinary arts students and staff work in the garden consistently for about two hours a week. The garden has a myriad of vegetables ranging from squash, tomatoes, carrots, beans, peas, strawberries, lemon verbena, peppers and potatoes. Vegetables and fresh produce that will not keep over the summer will either be frozen for use in the fall or donated to different community organizations. “If we can freeze it, we freeze it,� Carroll said, adding fresh items are taken to the Crisis
Due to conscientious gardening, vegetables like spinach and lettuce will come into fruition for next year, which is exactly on course with future goals. Carroll hopes that one day all greens served in the cafeteria like collard greens, mustard greens, spinach and lettuce will come from the garden, but at the same time said not everything will be supplied from EMCS soil. “We’ve learned what grows well, what we can do and fit in the time table, and what’s pretty hearty,� she said, adding the purpose is to encourage students to discover the importance of
SOOKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION VOLUNTEERS Applications are invited from Sooke residents or business owners interested in serving on the Sooke Economic Development Commission. Volunteer members on the Commission assist Council with making decisions by making recommendations. If you are interested in volunteering please submit a completed Appointment Application form available at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall or at www.sooke.ca by 4:30 pm, Friday, June 18, 2012 to: Bonnie Sprinkling, Corporate OfďŹ cer District of Sooke 2205 Otter Point Road Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2 fax: 250-642-0541 bsprinkling@sooke.ca
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Centre,SookeFoodBank and old age pensioners. “Nothing ever goes to waste.� Carroll said the garden has been a learning experience each year, since it began in 2004. The EMCS garden has the markings of an invested school effort, with the shed being constructed by the wood working department, and artwork that embellishes the fencing done by students. The garden was started with a $10,000 donation from Feast of Fields and has received monetary support from various other sources.
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LOOKING BACK A trip through the Sooke News Mirror time machine: June 18, 2008 Sooke may get low cost housing Sooke may be getting its first affordable house unit ––– and at a price which is truly affordable. Developer Angus Sutherland approached District of Sooke council at the regular meeting on June 9 to request an amendment to the covenant on Bylaw No. 365, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-44). Sutherland is developing on Beaton Road and is proposing to develop Lot 52, the remaining multi-family site, as a small strata lot subdivision with 26 units. The current covenant restricted the number of units to 22. Sutherland was proposing to develop affordable housing in the $300,000 range. Council gave first and second reading to the bylaw which will allow Sutherland to develop a total of 140 units at final build-out in the subdivision. June 17, 2009 New governance model getting area
support Al Jones has a mission. He, along with three mayors from the West Shore and Sooke, want to study a new form of regional governance. Jones is the president of the Association of British Columbia Landowners and he, along with the members, has looked at and supports a policy paper produced by a group called the West Shore Study Group. The group concludes in their study paper that the West Shore will reach its highest potential as an independent regional district separate from the Capital Regional District. Jones says there is strong grassroots support across the West Shore for the idea. He said this conclusion came as he was door knocking during the recent provincial election. Timing, though, is crucial as the entire regional district is being asked to pay for Victoria’s sewage problems, he says in a letter sent to the mayors of Langford, Colwood and sooke. He said residents along the West Shore
shouldn’t have to pay into Victoria’s sewer project. He said the project costs of $1.2 to $2 billion for the system were only guesses and “where it stops, we don’t know.� June 23, 2010 Fire trucks and phones on the way to Port Renfrew Mike Hicks wasn’t in Port Renfrew but on the air at CFAX when the mayor of Sidney, Larry Cross, phoned into the radio program to announce that Port Renfrew won the tender for Sidney’s old fire truck. “We’re just delighted that Sidney took a good look at our bid,� said the Juan de Fuca regional director. “Sidney wanted us to have this truck.� Now Port Renfrew, along with its new fire hall, will have a full complement of trucks to deal with any fire. Hicks said the fire department in Port Renfrew lost their back up truck over the winter and it was not worth it to fix it. “It’s just nice to have a great community that can work together like this,� said Hicks of the relationship between Sid-
ney and Port Renfrew. June 22, 2011 New fire truck on the way to Sooke
ial truck would replace Engine 204, which had reached the end of its 20-year life span. It did not meet pump-rating capacity requirements for 2005 and was in need of approximately $30,000 in repairs. Up to that point the District of Sooke had leased its fire apparatus which ran at about $4,800 per month. At the time it was also said that the approval to purchase vs leasing would have to pass through the alternate approval process and if money was borrowed it would have to be approved by the Inspec-
Back in February of 2006, the District of Sooke decided to purchase a new aerial fire truck for $580,967 plus another $11,000 for additional small equipment for the truck. To pay for the cost of the new fire truck, each residential home owner and business would pay $14.35 per year for residential taxpayers and $104 per year for businesses. At the time, it was stated that the new aer-
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If you or anyone you know will be participating in the BC Summer Games please contact Sharron Ho at: news@sookenewsmirror.
Local pups walk in support of service dogs Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror
Broods of local dogs trekked through Whiffin Spit for the fifth annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for service dogs. The Sooke Harbourside Lions organized the event, which is held in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides -- an initiative that trains and supplies assistance dogs to Canadians with disabilities at no cost. Sooke Harbourside Lion, Susan Percival, said the Sooke dog walk raises between $2,000 to $3,000 each year through donations and pledges from residents. Percival said there are six or seven dog guides from the foundation currently serving Sooke residents, one of them being a young, autistic boy. “He was always up during the night and active during the night,” she said. “But since he’s had his dog to sleep with, he’s calm, relaxed, contented and sleeps all night.” Dogs of all sizes and breeds were seen happily ambling along the Spit, with tails-awagging. A majority of pups were adorned with orange Purina Dog Walk bandanas. One of the largest
donations came from Geraldine McGuire, who managed to collect over $1,000 in pledges. Due to her great efforts, McGuire’s Burmese mountain dog, Teddy Bear, was dubbed the dog walk ambassador for the day. Over 250 different Lions Clubs across Canada also held Purina Walk for Dog Guides, and all funds will go towards the
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides to train, house and connect dogs with families. The foundation trains dogs for five different services, including: canine vision, hearing ear, special skills, seizure response and autism assistance. There are two training facilities in Breslau and Oakville, Ontario. The total cost of training and placing a service
dog is about $20,000. The program receives no government funding and is funded by donations from service clubs, individuals, foundations and corporations. Donations can be made at: www. dogguides.com/ d o n a t e . h t m l
✪ SEAPARC STAR of the WEEK
JESIAH TALMAN
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(Clockwise from left) Alanna Brooks walks with her two shelties, Cameron and Isla. Jacquie Jocelyn walks alongside, with her bichon-shih tzu cross, Porsche, leading the pack, and other shih tzu, Mercedes, trailing behind. Chloe Young, 3, enjoys the walk with her miniature shar pei, George. Kathy Welham walks with her two pomeranians, Angel and Gem. Proud beagle, Karma, participated in the walk with support from Sooke Food Bank volunteers. Bernese mountain dog, Teddybear, pictured with his adopted sister, Winnie the Pooh, raised $1,000 with the help of owner Geraldine McGuire.
It was such a delight to talk with this week’s SEAPARC Star; four year old Jesiah Talman. He attends our Doodle Bugs Pre-school where his teachers all agree that he is a joy to have in the class. He likes coming to preschool because he has so much fun. He told us that his teachers like to play with the kids and he especially likes making pirate ships with them and having snack time. When we asked him what he is good at doing, Jesiah said “NOT skating”, but added that he is very good at riding his car down big hills in his yard, being helpful and he also said that he knows a lot about Mighty Machines. His Dad confirmed that Jesiah is well versed on the topic and can name the big machines from dump trucks to excavators. When he’s at home; he enjoys playing with his friend Faylee and we are told that he helps out by making his bed, setting the table and tidying up the house. He told us that he really likes swimming and is looking forward to taking lessons. He loves visiting his Papa and riding on his machines with him, he tells us that Papa has 2 dump trucks, an excavator and a mini bobcat. When we asked Jesiah what he will be when he grows up, he told us in a matter of fact way “I am going to be a man, just like my Dad”, he then added that he will be a firefighter too (the one that drives the ladder truck). He was described as a friendly young man who loves life and is always willing to help. We look forward to seeing Jesiah here for our summer camps and are pleased to know that he will be returning to our Doodle Bugs Preschool this fall. Thank you for being our SEAPARC Star Jesiah, you are a wonderful boy!
SKATE JAM Skateboarding Competition ALL AGES
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Fastball season comes to end Sooke U14 C girls made great efforts at Districts, but didn’t make the cut Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror
Despite valiant efforts, the District playoffs marked the end of the season for the Sooke U14 C girls fastball team on July 15 to 17 at Art Morris Park. Sooke Minor Fastball hosted the District playoffs for the U14 C division of South Vancouver Island, which had 12 teams participate. The District playoffs for the U14 C had two berths, meaning the top two teams would go to Provincials. The winners were: Gold --- Langford Lizards. Silver -- Saltspring Bronze -- Central Saanich Extremes According to Sandra Nelson, Sooke Minor Fastball president, the Sooke U14 C girls “played their hearts out and lost by one run, thereby not advanc-
ing.� On June 16, the girls played against Saltspring and lost 5-0. They continued on and defeated Duncan 18-8. In the finals, the girls ended up losing against Langford, 10-9, taking them out of the running for Provincials. “It was right down to the last inning, the last hit,� said Tracey Fogarty, U14 C team manager. “Everybody was so exhausted, tired and cold.� Although the girls didn’t make it past Districts, Fogarty said they had a good season. “The girls did have a good season and they played well and we’re proud of them.� Nelson said for this particular series of District playoffs, the teams played a “double loss knockout,� meaning the loss of two games is the end of the season for the respective team. There were two dif-
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Sooke U14 C batter, Cassidy Childs, prepares to bunt a pitch, during a District playoff game against Saltspring on June 16.
Capital Regional District Notice of
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1. Rezoning Application a) Z-01-12 - Lot 7, Section 129, Sooke District, Plan VIP67208 (Stokes – 470 Seedtree Road) Due to advertising deadline, other items may be included on the agenda. For conďŹ rmation or further information, please call 250.642.1500.
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games,� Nelson said. The Provincials for U14 C girls will be on July 6 to 8 in Richmond. Sooke will be hosting the U19 C girls Provincials on the same dates.
Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.
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The new Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program helps low-income B.C. seniors and people with disabilities make home modifications for safe, accessible and independent living.
is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the CanadaB.C. Affordable Housing Initiative. Through the HAFI SURJUDP million in grants or forgivable loans will be distributed to qualifying B.C. residents over the next three years. To qualify for assistance from HAFI, recipients must be a lowincome senior or person with a disability, a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a B.C. resident. Someone in the household must have a permanent disability or loss of ability that makes it difďŹ cult to perform
day-to-day activities. As well, the total household income and assets must be below a certain limit. BC Housing can tell you the income and house value limits for your area when you apply. The program is open to both homeowners and those living in market rental accommodation where rents are at the low end of market levels; landlords must apply for improvements on behalf of eligible tenants. (OLJLELOLW\ UHTXLUHPHQWV DQ application guide and application forms are available at www. bchousing.org/HAFI.
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Fastball team wants to attend Alberta tourney The Bantam A boys fastball team are fundraising for a trip to Westerns Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror
The Sooke Minor Fastball Bantam A boys team is currently fundraising for a trip to the Canadian Western U16 A Championships in Strathmore, Alta. on Aug. 9 to 12. According to Sandra Nelson, Sooke Minor Fastball president, the boys have been selling firewood, holding Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraisers and are planning a bottle drive. “The parents are there to support, but it’s mostly the boys that are doing it,” Nelson said. “It’s good, it teaches them to give back to their community.”
There are currently 14 boys on the team, between the ages of 15 and 16, and the tournament will cost approximately $1,500 per family. “The boys want to go pretty bad,” Nelson said, adding the Canadian Westerns are the “cream of the crop,” in terms of tournaments. “It’s the top two teams in the province for the four western provinces, so that’s where you’re going to see really good ball, and the boys want to go because they want to play good ball.” In order to contend for Westerns, the Bantam A boys must first declare their participation in Provincials and Westerns -- which they
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have done. The teams that place first and second in Provincials, with a declaration for Westerns will advance. Nelson said she is certain Sooke’s boys will make the cut. “I’m confident that they’ll go and they’ll show very well at Westerns, having been there and watched the play,” she said. “I think our boys are more than
capable of coming home with something around their necks.” The assertion is not bravado, as the boys have been at the top of their game in recent weeks. At a Fleetwood tournament in Surrey, B.C. two weekends ago, the boys were gold winners in their division. Their main prize, however, was defeating
one of their top competitors, Chilliwack, 4-2. The boys then defeated Langford on June 14, 13-5, after a season of very close games. “They’re starting to get their groove a bit,” Nelson said. “It comes at a very good time.” Provincials for the Bantam A boys will be on July 6 to 8 in Richmond.
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BC Seniors Games Anniversary
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BURNABY Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors Expected! The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society would like to ensure all our faithful Derby followers that our derby for 2012 is very much alive and on track, thanks to our dedicated sponsors and friends. The derby is scheduled for the long weekend in August, as usual, and will take place on the 4th and the 5th. Tickets will be on sale in early July, at the usual outlets. Posters with more information will be around town shortly.
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called dead. Caleb Carrier took over at center and quarterback Steele ran an awesome variation of plays, however, the well-coached and prepared Saanich team held us off the scoreboard. Logan had at least seven runs with four to five Saanich players hanging on, fighting for hard to get gains -- helped by Malik Youla, Hunter Swift, Gagnon, Lowerison and Steele. Congratulations to Saanich and kudos to the Sooke boys who had a awesome hard playing sportsman-like season. For more info go to: www.sookeseahawks. com See you all next spring and God bless.
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We finished the 2012 season with a hard fought Gold Cup playoff game against undefeated high scoring Saanich Wolverines. Village Food Markets proud sponsors of Seahawks football reports a 20-0 loss Sunday. The Saanich team’s 5’7” 10-year-old track star running back was unstoppable by our defensive corp. Jared Steele, Finn Rogers, Spencer Logan, L.P. Gagnon, Luther White, Quinn Macdonald,Tyson Robinson all pitched in with lots of tackles. On offfence, Lowerison, had a 40-yard run and got tackled at the eight yard line. We moved the ball with surgeon like precision for 50 yards and on both occassions couldn’t punch it in. We also had a false whistle with Lowerison heading for the endzone and the play was
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Sooke Minor Fastball Association is grateful to the Sooke Rotary Club for their generous donation of $2000 for much needed fence repairs and safety improvements. “Thank you to Deb Johnston and all Rotary members for their generous donation needed to provide the youth of our community with a safe environment to enjoy sport, leadership and team spirit. Quality volunteerism is what Rotary is all about, and the boys and girls in SMFA will grow into tomorrow’s volunteers,” said Chris Bryant, Sooke Minor Fastball Association vice-president. The improvements will be felt immediately, as SMFA gears up to host Provincial championships this July. Volunteers are always welcome!
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Sooke charter operator Bill Sargent deals with some fish action while guiding up at the North Island Lodge at Langara in the Haida Gwaii. Bill takes time out to do some relief guide work before the fishing season picks up in Sooke. Salmon fishing all along the coast seems to be a little slower than usual for this time of year.
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