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T’Sou-ke seek oyster Lessons learned in fender bender farm approval in basin Britt Santowski
Sooke News Mirror
There was a major fender-bender (or a minor accident, depending on your perspective) on Friday on Sooke Road, in front of Edward Milne community school. According to Fire Chief Steve Sorensen, a pedestrian pressed the cross-walk button and then proceeded to cross. Except that the lights did not light up. The driver of the vehicle approaching the intersection was startled when the pedestrian appeared in the crosswalk and quickly braked to stop. The vehicle behind that first vehicle was not lucky enough to stop on time and rammed into the first. The message here is threefold. First, if you’re a pedestrian at a cross walk, make sure the vehicles have noticed your intention to cross.
Second, if you are driving a vehicle approaching and see a pedestrian at a cross-walk, prepare to come to a stop. And if you are following any other vehicle, ever, don’t tailgate and don’t speed. And third, this is a massive reminder that when you are in a school zone follow the speed zones! Here on Sooke road, you are requested to reduce your speed when there are students on the road during school hours. The fine for speeding in a school zone ranges from $196-$253 and three points on your licence. Failure to yield to a pedestrian results in a $167 fine and two points. Disobey a traffic device earns you a $121 fine and two points. Just by the looks of the damage, the hit must have had some travelling momentum in it. This time, everyone got lucky in that no one was hurt.
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Looking out into Sooke Basin and the area where the T’Sou-Ke First Nation want to have an oyster farm.
Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
Getting out from under the Indian Act and becoming self sufficient and self sustaining is the goal of T’Sou-ke First Nation Chief Gordon Planes. The T’Sou-ke have filed a notice of intention to Apply for Disposition of Crown Land to begin an oyster farm in Sooke Basin. “This is just the beginning,” said Planes as he talked about the initiatives being brought forward by the band. He said the oyster farming
scenario is just in its infancy right now and they were seeking approval from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) before moving any further forward. He said they have “expertise” in the field and they do have partners, and they are looking at their options. Two of the reasons the band decided to apply for Licence of Occupation in the basin was because of the pollution. “The basin is polluted and if we harvest our traditional clams and food we can’t eat them,” said Planes.
He feels that developing an industry oyster harvest operation will help them bring some of their staple food back into their diets. The other reason is jobs. Planes said the dollars earned will ensure the health of the community and their traditional territory. Written comments on the application can be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, MFLNRO, 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtney, B.C. V9N 5M6 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov. bc.ca. Comments will be received until May 9.
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Fire Chief Steve Sorensen and a colleague gather up the cones after Friday’s accident on Sooke Road, just in front of EMCS.
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AwAreness film AlexAndrA Morton will be speaking after the Awareness Film night presentation of Salmon Confidential. She will be joined by filmmaker rwyla roscovich the FilM tAkeS place at eMCS at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.
SportS fundraiSer on April 27: from 9-4 p.m. two ContAinerS At eMCS from Sdl here’S A liSt of what we can’t take: ACetyline ContAinerS ContAinerS with FreeFlowing liquids (gasoline, oil, tar, coolant) MAteriAl ContAining ASbeStoS FlAMMAble or CoMbuStible Materials glASS tireS FridgeS iteMS ContAining MerCury rAdioACtive MAteriAlS televiSionS
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the villAge FArM dinner/fundraiser scheduled for the weekend is cancelled.
Thumbs Up to the u15 girls and u14 girls for their medal wins. good job.
Jordan River gets research funding $9,930 in project funding from the FWCP
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Kimberley, a member of the Sooke Community Arts Council, was on hand to help at the upper gallery at the Sooke Region Museum during opening hours of the members’ show and sale. The Spring Art Show will run to May 25.
CounCil BRiefS Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
The arts’ community in Sooke wants its own centre and they want it to be the old Mulligan’s restaurant on Otter Point Road. At the regular District of Sooke council meeting on April 8, Patrick Grove spoke to council as a representative of the Sooke Juan de Fuca Community Centre for the Arts Society. In his presentation he said he represented hundreds and hundreds of Sooke area artists and their families. He wants the district to purchase the two-acre property and building. The asking price is $699,000 and he thinks it could be had for $600,000. “We believe we can spruce it up and make it work,” said Grove. “Our proposal wouldn’t call for subsidies.” He said the small lots which the district
already owns could be used to finance the purchase of the property. “It’s a nice property and it will benefit all of Sooke,” said Grove. About 20 people in the gallery stood and clapped when Councillor Herb Haldane asked if there was support in the room for the proposal. The Sooke Region Tourism Association came before council to speak of the significant strides they have made to promote tourism in the Sooke region. Their service grant application (for $23,000) was on hold until they produced all of the necessary paperwork. Mayor Wendal Milne stated that council had set down some rules as part of the application process and SRTA’s application was still not finished. Milne said council had no appetite to deal with an application which was incomplete. “We have to be
accountable to the taxpayer,” said Milne. He said that for SRTA to suggest that a required report is not applicable was insulting. A number of community groups that applied for grants received the nod from council. The budget for community grants, category A sits at $62,608 and council allocated $58,908.60.
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The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) has announced funding to D. Burt and Associates that will go towards two research projects at Jordan River. FWCP funds are provided through BC Hydro and managed in a partnership with the Province of British Columbia and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to conserve and enhance fish, wildlife and their supporting habitats affected by the creation of BC Hydro owned and operated generation facilities in the Coastal, Columbia and Peace regions of British Columbia. FWCP has committed $9,930 to projects at the Jordan River in 2013. All research and project work will take place in 2013/2014. “These two research projects follow a very successful wetland enhancement project
completed at the Diversion Reservoir in 2010,” says FWCP Coastal program manager, Allister McLean. “We are now going to take a look at studying habitat and fish in the lower Jordan River which will ideally lead to habitat enhancement.” Applications are reviewed annually in the Coastal region by both technical and board-level committees that include representation from all program partners, First Nations and the public. Projects are chosen based on technical merit, cost vs. benefit, level of partnership, linkages to watershed-specific priorities and overall benefit to the FWCP’s mandate and vision. For 2013, the FWCP’s total funding for the 15 hydroelectric systems within the Coastal region will be $1.6 million. For more information and to find out how you can apply for next year’s funding visit fwcp.ca. Projects funded in 2012-2013
• The first project is a Feasibility Study to improve fish habitat in the lower Jordan River (near the generating station) ($4,944). This includes an assessment of vehicle/ machine access, local topography, sources of water, testing of the quality of water and discussion with the local land owner. • The second project ($4,986.40) is an Assessment of Gravel and Stranding Fish Risks. It will include an assessment of the gravel quantity, quality and stability in the lower Jordan River and determine the potential risks of stranding for both adults and emergent fry. The lower Jordan River was one of the main spawning areas for pink salmon and recent anecdotal observations suggest some spawning activity and egg deposition since initiation of the flow release at Elliott Dam.
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Age Credit is a non-refundable tax credit available to Canadians age 65 or older. For 2012, the maximum amount you can claim as an Age Credit is $6,720. This amount is reduced by 15% of your net taxable income in excess of $33,884 is totally gone when your taxable income reaches $78,684.
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April 9, 2003 Evans to run for mayor, council seat now open After prompting from a variety of people and much thought, Coun. Janet Evans has decided to take a shot at being the second major in Sooke history. Evans told the News Mirror of her decision early Tuesday morning and said she would be submitting her resignation today. Her resignation triggers an open council seat. “I want to continue Ed’s work” Evans said of her decision to run, alluding to the vision of the community’s first mayor who passed away March 28.
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Back in 2011 Ellen Lewers was gathering signatures to stop the HST. April 8, 1998 MacMaster’s Sooke concert is sold out If you were planning on attending the April 10 Natalie MacMaster concert at the Sooke Community Theatre and still haven’t bought your tickets, you’d better make other plans. The popular Cape Breton fiddler has sold out the 350-seat theatre. April 7, 1993 RCMP on the move to new headquarters The Sooke RCMP finally have room to breathe. The force will take possession of their brand new office on Church Road tomorrow. Sergeant Wayne Watson said there will be no official opening ceremony, but an open house is a possibility in the near future. The 9,002-squarefoot building was built to compensate for the
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1. Development Permit with Variance Application a) DP-05-13 – Lot 41, Section 43, Highland District, Plan 8166 (Città Construction Ltd. – 6966 Mark Lane) 2. Rezoning Applications a) Z-04-12 - Lot 1, Section 31, Otter District, Plan 25582 Except Part in Plan VIP63956 (Young 2276 Kemp Lake Road) b) Z-06-12 - Lot 28, Section 15, Otter District, Plan VIP87643 (Orza/Read - 3312 Otter Point Road) 3. Presentation a) Regional Growth Strategy Review Report Due to advertising deadline, other items may be included on the agenda. Please call 250.642.1500 for confirmation. Comments on agenda items can be submitted before noon April 16, 2013 by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or be submitted at the meeting. Staff reports will be available after April 11, 2013 on the CRD website at: www.crd.bc.ca/reportsjuandefucalandusecom_/2013_/ index.htm or can be viewed at our office at 2-6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
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Married bliss at long last NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, april April 10, 2013 2013
Two dear souls they were, Agnes “Nan” Milne and Andre “Andy” Robillard, and in middle age, they married. They are pictured here on their honeymoon in June 1948. The happy couple are beaming for this wedding photo, which was a long time coming. It wasn’t the romance that was late blooming, but the marriage was. Circumstances of the early years of the 20th Century were very different from those experienced today and sometimes stood in the way of marriage. Nan Milne was born in 1896, youngest of the six children of Edward Milne and his wife Janet Kerr, both Presbyterian Scots. Nan grew up in the house built by her family at the northeastern end of Sooke River bridge, still standing. As a youngster she walked to Sooke School (the site still in use) and as a young woman she became a telephone operator working at the telephone exchange building which stood between the Milne home and the store at the corner of Sooke River Road. When Nan’s elder sister Ella married, Nan took over her position as chief operator for BC Telephone Co.
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Nan and Andy finally tied the knot after many years of courting. Across the river, on the south side, Andre Robillard tended his greenhouses. He and his brother Raoul had run the Belvedere
Hotel, the legendary four-storey structure that was a social centre from its construction in 1912 to the day it was engulfed by flames
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in 1934. After the fire, Raoul left for a career in Vancouver, and horticulturist Andre ran the hotel’s greenhouses, supplying the Victoria market with flowers and produce. Andre’s love for flowers almost equalled his passion for Nan, and every day, flowers were carried over the bridge to the telephone office to grace her workplace. I myself recall seeing bouquets of beautiful gladiolus being presented to the blushing Miss Milne, who eventually managed a switchboard employing almost a dozen operators. She remained in management until her retirement when Sooke went from magneto phones to direct-dialing in 1960. The Robillards were of French origin and of the Roman Catholic faith, and it appeared that Nan’s dad, of strict Presbyterian outlook, did not view with favour a mixed-faith marriage. Edward Milne, for whom Edward Milne community school is named, passed away in 1943. The long-delayed married bliss for Nan and Andre was brief, for Andre lived only until 1956.
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WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, APRIL April 10, 10, 2013 2013 -- NEWS NEWS MIRROR MIRROR
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Grants are not guaranteed When the District of Sooke dispurses annual grant money, they have every right to ask for certain documents. They made some rules which they expect to be followed. The district has a budget of $223,757 for all community grants. That’s not chump change and it is the taxpayer who is putting that money into the grant pot. So. if council wants a report or a budget from any group, they should get it. Period. No arguments, no excuses. The sense of entitlement from some people is pretty insulting. When going before council to ask for Be grateful to do whatever you for what you money deem important, don’t bite the hand that feeds you. get... All of the groups and organizations who apply for grants have worthwhile endeavors and they should all be treated the same. Play by the rules or suffer the consequences. That’s what council is there to do... ensure the taxpayers money is put to good use for the benefit of the whole community, not just a special interest group. Service agreements are even more important because the associations/organizations don’t have to specify any particular project. Council funds those organizations and they don’t have to... they choose to. Just because a group was funded in the past, this does not guarantee they will be funded in the future, if the critera isn’t met, or if council decides to put taxpayers’ money elsewhere. With money being tight and budgets even tighter, grants are harder to obtain from all levels of government. Be grateful for what you get, not angry about what you don’t get.
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The Kitimat Refinery project I first heard of this concept from David Black a number of years ago. At the time I was skeptical of its chances. My initially negative attitude was based mainly on my experience of 10 years service on the board of directors of Imperial Oil. Since I was accustomed to the discussion of petroleum economics centered in Calgary, I saw no need for a refinery in Kitimat. That attitude was based on the fact that there had not been a new refinery built in North America in many years. And any needed increase in petroleum production was achieved by expansion of existing refineries throughout North America. But after my service with Imperial Oil, I went on to serve four years at Canfor which led to my nine visits to China in search of lumber markets. My exposure to the phenomenal expansion of China’s economy opened my eyes to the true merit of the Kitimat refinery concept. It made me realize that it would not be just another refinery relying on the North America market but rather a refinery that would supply the vast appetite of China for petroleum products. The challenge will be to draw the attention of Asian investors who would see the value to this investment. It appears that David Black, after many years of effort, is nearing an agreement that could provide the vast capital infusion needed to make this refinery initiative a reality. The appetite for oil products for all Asia will continue to grow and the Kitimat refinery is ideally situated to take advantage. Asian countries, especially China, are very interested in securing sustainable supply of resources that will flow freely without undue trade barriers like surprises with taxes, regu-
lations or tariffs. Canada has a good reputation as a free trade country that can be relied on as a dependable source of supply. Now is a very opportune time to attract the vast investment needed to make the Kitimat refinery go ahead. David Black, with his years of dilligence , deserves our appreciation for displaying the foresight and courage to invest his time, money and reputation to help bring along this huge initiative . The positive merits of the Kitimat refinery are so profound that this project is really beyond any political persuasion . Any and all supporters of NDP, Liberal, Conservative or even Green should see the tremendous benefits that would come to BC with this project. This initiative will involve the investment of many billions of dollars. That’s for sure. It’s hard for any of us to visualize a million let alone a billion of any thing. So lets look at the “ on the ground” facts of such an undertaking for all of us in B.C. Let’s start with the big picture. When it comes to the benefits of a petroleum cycle from well exploration to the gas station, the jurisdiction that hosts the refining process enjoys a huge portion of the value addition to the raw material. For the KFC Project that would mean several thousand mostly trade union jobs for the multi-year term of the construction phase. It would also mean the creation of over 3,000 permanent jobs for the operation and supply support of the refinery when running. This refinery would be processing 175 million barrels per year which means the tax revenue that could go toward healthcare, education, vital
services for the disabled and elderly would be immense. But job creation and tax revenue is not the only desirable feature of the KRC. It also would provide much lower risk to the marine environment. The shipments out of the refinery would be finished product like aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel These .products if ever spilt would be much less impactful on the marine environment. They would also be transported in smaller ships. I know there are those on both sides of the political aisle that address this as a political issue. And I would disagree with both. This is a project that can be attractive to all political stripes. Trade unions would see a significant increase in jobs and memberships. Hospitals and schools across the province would see an improvement in government funding. Business activity especially in the challenged north west BC would be very positively impacted. And those with a concern for the threat of marine spills would see a significantly reduced exposure for the environment. Based on the huge positive impact this initiative could have on B.C., I think the question should not be if we want it....but rather, how can we help make sure that the petroleum world sees this as an attractive way to invest billions of shareholder capital. Jim Shepard Retired President of Finning and Canfor and a past Director of Imperial Oil.
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We asked: Have you considered switching to filing your taxes online?
I’ve considered it but haven’t. Safety is an issue, because your taxes have all your infomation.
I’ve thought about it. It’s way easier than doing it on paper.
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More input needed I note that you have given Lee Hindrichs considerable copy in her reply to my robust advice to Sooke Council. I appreciate the historical background and information in the response article in spite of the tone of condescension in parts and the silly labelling of my dissident opinion as a “naysayer.” I will take on board much of this information in future deliberation on the matter. I acknowledge that our hard-working councillors are working to correctly deal with the conflicting views on the merit of utilizing a part of John Phillips Memorial Park for the proposed Bike Skills Park and in no way directly disparage council’s effort. My concern is that the democratic process may be hijacked by one side due to organized pressure and that the taxpayers of Sooke are, in the future, perhaps left with the burden of administering and maintaining this project. Also, I acknowledge that many volunteers and supporters of the Bike Skills Park being placed in the John Phillips green space have put in considerable time and personal effort in their cause with a view to achieving their aim; working together as a community group is always a rewarding and worth-
Honesty, I find doing taxes difficult by myself so I take them in and get someone to do them for me. Less chance of something being wrong.
Yes, less paper.
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LETTERS while experience. Finally, I must reiterate that I fully support the establishment of a Bike Skills Park within Sooke with all its community benefits; I simply do not consider that John Phillips park is the only suitable venue. Sooke, as we all know, has little in the way of open public spaces for the populace and visitors to enjoy; Ed Mcgregor Park is a jewel linked with the board walkway and the Rotary Pier, but it is limited in size. Let us jealously guard what we already have, not just for ourselves but for future generations. I welcome the planned information meeting coming in June; hopefully, we will have firm information in regard to the proposed development in John Phillips memorial Park including trail routes, jumps, ramps and any added service buildings. This will enable all of us to have open dialogue and to assist council in making decisions which are beneficial socially and fiscally to all of our community. Errol A. Anderson Sooke
Mining provides jobs As local municipal
government representatives from B.C.’s coastal communities prepare to meet in Sooke this Friday for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) convention, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that our rural, resource-based towns and communities have little in the way of economic diversity and rely largely on fishing, mining, forestry, coal and gas. In fact, the mayors and councillors attending the AVICC convention will be considering a resolution on mining; a re-emerging industry that will have a positive effect on all of our communities. Mining now contributes over $9-billion to B.C.’s economy, and exploring for mineral deposits is a major source of safe, sustained economic activity for rural communities and the families who live in them. The mining industry in B.C. is responsible for 45,700 permanent jobs and generated over $930-million in government tax revenue last year, including $74-million generated directly for local municipalities. And over the next 10 years it is estimated that new growth in mining and exploration will require 17,000 new workers. Mining provides some of the highest paying jobs in B.C., and
Vancouver Island is geologically wealthy. I therefore urge the mayors and councillors attending the AVICC convention to support mining and exploration in B.C. The jobs this industry creates in B.C. will keep our children and grandchildren close to home supporting local small businesses and strengthening our communities for generations to come. Jesse McClinton Victoria
Refund my Bollywood cost Fellow British Columbians: I did not authorize our provincial government permission to use my money to fund the Bollywood extravaganza held in Vancouver this past weekend. I therefore would like my money refunded, either by certified cheque or better yet a tax receipt that I can put to good use when filing my 2013 income tax. Patricia Timms Sooke
Question handling of bike park proposal
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Like many others, we also are frustrated at how the entire bike skills park proposal for John Philips Memorial Park (JPMP) has been handled and question if there is something more going on. It has been over a year since the newly formed council heard the presentation from Sooke Slow Food Cycle (SSFC), supported by other “grassroots” groups, in particular a partnership between SSFC, Juan de Fuca Cycling Coalition and Sooke Bike Club (SBC). Residents need to see the building and financial plans from Alpine Parks (paid for by taxpayers) before the upcoming public meeting. Hopefully at this meeting, the public will finally get some answers to all the unanswered questions as well as clarification. We are not against a bike skills park but we do not agree on John Phillips Memorial Park (JPMP) for the location. We wonder how many new Sooke residents (or even older ones) don’t even know where JPMP is. Why has there
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Cont’d from page 9 never been any signage erected to identify it as such? Is everyone aware how large the 1.8 hectare area is that the SBC proposes to develop the bike park on? The pond and area south of the trails will be what is left for other public uses. Look up bike skills parks online if you do not know what they look like. Keep in mind that it is now to be built in phases over five years. The conceptual drawing from 2006 that council voted on showing one slalom trail is nothing like what has evolved. Bike parks are not built in residential areas for a reason and JPMP is surrounded by residences immediately on the park and surrounding areas. What about access to the area and parking? Drainage is and will be an issue. No concern has been given as to environmental impact. Why were no other locations looked at, in particular the existing
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Spring is definitely here when the robins start out taking a bath. Judy Burgess caught the action at her home. bike park located at SEAPARC, designed and built in 2006 by SBC and Jay Hoots (renowned bike park builder) with public donations and volunteers? Why did the SBC not talk to this builder to help make it usable again? SEAPARC is open to discussion. Does it not make sense to utilize what is already there rather than spend $300,000 starting from scratch? JPMP is a large public green space and park for everyone to
use and any major decision as to what goes into it should be made by taxpayers. Of the two councillors who were appointed to act as liaisons between the council and SBC, one during the last election wanted to sell off most of the JPMP! Agreed that it could use some improvements and tidying up. Was this not voted on by past council to be done? Other towns would be envious to have such an area in
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THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH YEALDING PLACE TO NEW
When an elderly man who is known to be a traditionalist, breaks with a six-century tradition of this stature, one has to wonder what in the world is going on. He is operating completely out of character, and that is good, it bodes well for the future. It takes a great deal of courage, particularly when you know the world is watching and wondering, wondering what is God up to now. Wondering what does this mean for us who are here today, watching it all happen on our watch, and will we have the courage to follow his lead. Today our society faces many challenges, some quite ordinary, what we should expect as creation continues to unfold. Then there are some we have been putting aside far too long, and they will require leaders and followers that are similarly able to break with numerous long standing traditions, that may no longer be relevant. The possibilities are enormous, and who knows, could even be the necessary impetus to get Vat. 2 back on course. Larry Rumsby St. Rose of Lima
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the centre of town to work with. It could be a more beautiful area if developed slowly and thoughtfully, perhaps using a qualified landscape architect. Tax dollars already spent on this project could have been put towards some benches along the trails or the start of a play area for young children or maybe a trail around the perimeter or work done on the pond to make it more attractive. We realize that tourism is an important asset to Sooke and mountain biking is a popular sport, but why has the council so strongly focused on and promoted this one sport? There are many other sports, cultural events and attractions in and around Sooke to attract tourists and improve the economy.
Taxpayers expect unbiased behaviour, fairness and openness in addition to fiscal responsibility from our elected officials who were elected to look out for all of Sooke. Staff should not be spending time writing grants for any outside organization. Decisions that affect the future of Sooke and its park space should be made by residents and taxpayers of Sooke without influence or sway from sources outside of Sooke. Councils may come and go but once the green space in the centre of Sooke is gone - it’s gone. We need to treasure it and protect it. Larry and Jeanette Umbach Sooke
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Morrison finding his country roots NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, april 10, 2013
Return to classical country music key to success
different bands and just recently returned to his roots — old country music. He thinks it has an honesty and integrity not found in many other musical genres. Now he is currently on the “comeback trail” with more focus and drive than ever thanks mainly to the involvement of the special lady in his life, personal love and support from some very special friends
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A trip to Missouri to see Mickey Gilley’s show turned out to be a revitalizing and thrilling experience for Sooke country singer Brice “B.K.” Morrison. He was waiting in line to get Gilley’s autograph and perhaps talk to him when he saw a karaoke sign. That was the turning point for Morrison. He sang some country songs and got a standing ovation. This caught Gilley’s notice and he invited Morrison to sing on his television show. “It was a real honour to be on there. I was on the same show as Mel Tillis. It was a thrill to be in the company of such legendary singers. I could hardly speak,” said Morrison. Morrison is schedule to perform at the Sooke Legion on April 20.
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and family and their belief in his talent and that it’s “never too late to follow your dreams.” Morrison is working on a CD and will have it when he performs for a dinner show at the Sooke Royal Canadian Legion on April 20. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the bar in the Legion.
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And it’s no wonder Gilley was impressed with our local Sooke singer. Morrison has one of those voices that are just meant for country songs. It’s a voice with deep undertones, reminiscent of classical country singers. It’s a voice with the history of living through the bad times and waiting for the good times. His early influences were Faron Young, Ray Prince, Conway Twitty
and Marty Robbins. Morrison began performing at the age of 15 in 1988 and worked hard to make a name for himself in his hometown Victoria as a versatile, quality singer and entertainer. Soon he had performed all over Vancouver Island as well as in Vancouver, putting on shows and winning several talent contests over the years. He sang with many
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FIRE SEASON APRIL 1 to OCTOBER 31 BURNING REGULATIONS
OPEN BURNING IS NOT PERMITTED IN ANY AREA DURING JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER Within the District of Sooke: Open burning is permitted between sunrise and sunset from October 1 to May 31 subject to the following. • Properties outside the Sewer Specified Area (SSA) – All Days • Properties larger than 2500 sq meters and inside the SSA – All Days • Properties smaller than 2500 sq meters and inside the SSA – Any day which the Environment Canada Venting Index for Southern Vancouver Island is rated Fair or Good. (Venting index information can be found at 250 642-1612 or 1 888-281-2992) • Piles not to exceed 2x2x1 m (6 x 6 x 3 ft) in size on properties less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) • Larger burn piles are permitted on properties greater than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) • The use of burn barrels is NOT permitted at any time. Permits are required for ALL land clearing and machine built piles. (comply with venting index regs.) Campfires are permitted at all times unless the Fire Danger Level is considered Extreme. For additional information refer to District of Sooke Bylaw 292 available on the web at www.sooke.ca
Pirjo Raits photo
The lilies considered The fawn lilies are making a show along the small creek at the Sooke Potholes.
Land Act:
Within Otter Point, East Sooke and Shirley Fire Protection Districts of the CRD the following applies: Open burning is permitted between sunrise and sunset from October 1 to June 30. All Class A and Class B fires (open burning) require a permit to be issued by the fire department in the area in which the burning is to take place during the months of October, April, May and June. Class B burn piles shall not exceed 2m (6ft) in diameter and 1m (3ft) in height. A permit is not required for campfires and incinerator fires. If in the opinion of the Fire Chief, conditions are such that burning could become hazardous or create a nuisance, all burning approvals may be cancelled. For complete burning information and regulations for these areas refer to CRD Bylaw 3452 available through the following link: www.otterpointfire.bc.ca/public_info/BL3452BuringRegulation.pdf
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that T’Sou-ke Nation (Band Council #657) of Sooke, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Licence of Occupation – Shellfish (Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas), SubSurface Longline Culture) situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sooke Basin/Sooke, BC. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1414070. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency. Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until Thursday, May 9, 2013. MFLNRO will consider all comments received up to this date, and may not be responded to on an individual basis. Please visit the website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.
Please note the area where you live and then consult the appropriate burning regulations
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARE NEEDED IN YOUR COMMUNITY Do you want to become more involved and give back to your community? Do you have a desire to help your neighbours in a time of need? Are you looking for some challenge and excitement in your life? If you answered Yes to the above, maybe you should consider becoming a volunteer firefighter? Applications are now available in person or online at the following agencies: Sooke Fire Rescue Service Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department East Sooke Volunteer Fire Department Shirley Volunteer Fire Department
2225 Otter Point Road 3727 Otter Point Road 1397 Coppermine Road 401B Sherringham Point Road
www.sooke.ca www.otterpointfire.bc.ca 250 642-4411 250 646-2107
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Village Food Markets Village Food Markets Supports Sooke Food Bank
We Will Match All $2 Donations For the Month of April
4
8” Made in Store
99 ea
Squeeze Ketchup
Heinz
Deli
Santa Lucia Bocconcini
Soft Cheese
3
Lemon Baker y Meringue Pies
Schneider’s
Meat Wiener Jumbo Pac k
200 g
99
Classic
2
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99 ea
1L
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3
99
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Village Food Markets
$11.00/kg
B.C. Fresh Bone-In
Chicken Breasts
Valu Pak
Butterball
4
99 /lb
49 Turkey Franks
3 /lb
299ea Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Top Sirloin Butterball Regular or Less Salt 99 Turkey Bacon 450g 349 ea Oven Roast $11.00/kg 4 /lb $7.69/kg .........................................
450g ................................................. .
...
Fresh Tenderized Regular or Breaded
Pork Cutlets
$5.49/kg .....................................
2 /lb
49
Black Diamond
Clorox
500g
399
2
Bread
Dish Soap
Liquid Bleach
Cheese Slices
3.57L
Dempster’s Signature White or 100% Whole Wheat
5
99 ea
Palmolive Liquid 739-850ml
5
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
Cereal
2
ea
Jello Pudding
Snack Packs 4’s
3
Fancy Feast
Quaker Minis
5
99
ea +dep
Habitant
Soup
1
796ml
99 ea
2
3/ 00 Ken L Ration Kibbles & Bits
Dog Food
4
1.8kg
99 ea
5
Carriage Trade 398 ml
79
¢
98 ¢ 98
454g
Rocky Mountain 4 Varieties
Asparagus Organic!
Zucchini $2.20/kg ........... Organic!
Taylor Farms
Boxed Meats
Coleslaw Mix
Frozen
Cauliflower ....................... Organic!
Kiwi Fruit 1 lb bag......
ea 454g
Grocer y
Royal City
Beans in Tomato Sauce
99
Kraft Grated
Val’s Veggie
Canned Meats 2/ 00 Parmesan Cheese 99 Bar Soap 156g .........................................
3
250g ................................................
Olafson’s White or Whole Wheat
Pita Bread
6’s .....................................................
5
ea
China Lily
199 Soya Sauce 483ml 249 ea
Parkay Soft
Margarine 399 1.28kg
ea
ea
San Remo Marinated
Artichoke Hearts 340ml .............................................
3’s .....................................................
2
99 ea
Cheer Ultra
Laundry Powder 1.6kg ...............................................
499
B E C A U S E
199 Cling Wrap 60m299 W E
We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s We d n e s d a y, A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 3 - T u e s d a y, A p r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
All Varieties
Bounty Jumbo
Coca-Cola or Dasani Water Paper Towels 12 Pack
Bull’s Eye
8
2/ 00
BBQ Sauce
+dep
Uncle Ben’s Fast & Fancy
Rice 165g
79 5 ea
425ml
Catelli Healthy Harvest
Pasta
199
425ml
ea 375g
398ml
ea
Special K Cracker
Chips
113g...............
E.D. Smith Triple Fruit
Jam
2
500ml
Christie
199ea
¢
ea
ea
Glad
ea
Grocer y
99 0 ¢ 2/ 0
ea
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B E T T E R
ea
ea 340g
Maple Leaf
Refried Beans
49
¢
Rice Cakes
3/ 00
ea
Cocktail Sauce2
Garden Salad
890ml
100g
49
Produce
Golden Dipt Reg - Reg - Hot
Taylor Farms
99
600-650g
10
132
100g.......
Premium
Chicken Wings
3
99
Molson Exel Non-Alcoholic
85g
OFF AT TILL
4 99 4
Golden Dipt Reg - Less Fat
/100g
Olymel Village Brand Breaded
ea
Snapper Fillets
Salmon Fillets.. 1 Tartar Sauce2
Mayonnaise
680g
2/ 00
Cat Food
20
%
Seafood
FRESH Pacific Caught
/100g
Wild Frozen Pink
Hellmann’s Real
2/ 00
Beer
88
¢
ea
2/ 00 600g
Crab Meat
Assorted Cuts
Grilling Steaks
ea
Serve IMITATION Ready to
New Zealand Lamb
Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Top Sirloin
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Cookies 300g ................................................
299ea
99 ea
1
99
2 Roll
Delmonte
Fruit Cups 4x107ml
5
2/ 00 Maxwell House
International Café 264g
7
2/ 00 Kellogg’s Muslix
2
Cereal
99
ea 450g
$3.26/kg
1
48
1 Green Onions 100 Organic! Leaf 00 2 Lettuce 200 00 Organic! 2 Lemons 300 00
Organic!
/lb
..............
ea
ea
..................................
ea
ea
2lb bag ........................
ea
Kool-Aid Drink
Crystals
1 299
4/ 00 6g
Doritos Flavoured
Tortilla Chips ea 260g
V-8
V-Fusion 1.36L
269
ea +dep
Campbell’s Chunky
1
Chili
99
ea 425g
Bulk
Royal Salted/Unsalted 79 Nut Mix .............................. /100g
1
Chocolate Covered
¢ 99/100g
Peanuts.............................. Chocolate
Layer Mints.....................
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K I D S !
We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s We d n e s d a y, A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 3 - T u e s d a y, A p r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
109 /100g
Dan-D-Pack Goji Omega Boost 19 Oatmeal ............................... /100g
6
Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans ....... 18 Bean
89 1/100g
29¢/100g
Soup Mix ........................
Dan-D-Pack $ Rainbow Mix.........
349 ea
Dan-D-Pack $ Dried Mango .........
Together we have raised over $20,100 for our local schools.
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Village Food Markets
$11.00/kg
B.C. Fresh Bone-In
Chicken Breasts
Valu Pak
Butterball
4
99 /lb
49 Turkey Franks
3 /lb
299ea Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Top Sirloin Butterball Regular or Less Salt 99 Turkey Bacon 450g 349 ea Oven Roast $11.00/kg 4 /lb $7.69/kg .........................................
450g ................................................. .
...
Fresh Tenderized Regular or Breaded
Pork Cutlets
$5.49/kg .....................................
2 /lb
49
Black Diamond
Clorox
500g
399
2
Bread
Dish Soap
Liquid Bleach
Cheese Slices
3.57L
Dempster’s Signature White or 100% Whole Wheat
5
99 ea
Palmolive Liquid 739-850ml
5
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
Cereal
2
ea
Jello Pudding
Snack Packs 4’s
3
Fancy Feast
Quaker Minis
5
99
ea +dep
Habitant
Soup
1
796ml
99 ea
2
3/ 00 Ken L Ration Kibbles & Bits
Dog Food
4
1.8kg
99 ea
5
Carriage Trade 398 ml
79
¢
98 ¢ 98
454g
Rocky Mountain 4 Varieties
Asparagus Organic!
Zucchini $2.20/kg ........... Organic!
Taylor Farms
Boxed Meats
Coleslaw Mix
Frozen
Cauliflower ....................... Organic!
Kiwi Fruit 1 lb bag......
ea 454g
Grocer y
Royal City
Beans in Tomato Sauce
99
Kraft Grated
Val’s Veggie
Canned Meats 2/ 00 Parmesan Cheese 99 Bar Soap 156g .........................................
3
250g ................................................
Olafson’s White or Whole Wheat
Pita Bread
6’s .....................................................
5
ea
China Lily
199 Soya Sauce 483ml 249 ea
Parkay Soft
Margarine 399 1.28kg
ea
ea
San Remo Marinated
Artichoke Hearts 340ml .............................................
3’s .....................................................
2
99 ea
Cheer Ultra
Laundry Powder 1.6kg ...............................................
499
B E C A U S E
199 Cling Wrap 60m299 W E
We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s We d n e s d a y, A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 3 - T u e s d a y, A p r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
All Varieties
Bounty Jumbo
Coca-Cola or Dasani Water Paper Towels 12 Pack
Bull’s Eye
8
2/ 00
BBQ Sauce
+dep
Uncle Ben’s Fast & Fancy
Rice 165g
79 5 ea
425ml
Catelli Healthy Harvest
Pasta
199
425ml
ea 375g
398ml
ea
Special K Cracker
Chips
113g...............
E.D. Smith Triple Fruit
Jam
2
500ml
Christie
199ea
¢
ea
ea
Glad
ea
Grocer y
99 0 ¢ 2/ 0
ea
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B E T T E R
ea
ea 340g
Maple Leaf
Refried Beans
49
¢
Rice Cakes
3/ 00
ea
Cocktail Sauce2
Garden Salad
890ml
100g
49
Produce
Golden Dipt Reg - Reg - Hot
Taylor Farms
99
600-650g
10
132
100g.......
Premium
Chicken Wings
3
99
Molson Exel Non-Alcoholic
85g
OFF AT TILL
4 99 4
Golden Dipt Reg - Less Fat
/100g
Olymel Village Brand Breaded
ea
Snapper Fillets
Salmon Fillets.. 1 Tartar Sauce2
Mayonnaise
680g
2/ 00
Cat Food
20
%
Seafood
FRESH Pacific Caught
/100g
Wild Frozen Pink
Hellmann’s Real
2/ 00
Beer
88
¢
ea
2/ 00 600g
Crab Meat
Assorted Cuts
Grilling Steaks
ea
Serve IMITATION Ready to
New Zealand Lamb
Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Top Sirloin
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Cookies 300g ................................................
299ea
99 ea
1
99
2 Roll
Delmonte
Fruit Cups 4x107ml
5
2/ 00 Maxwell House
International Café 264g
7
2/ 00 Kellogg’s Muslix
2
Cereal
99
ea 450g
$3.26/kg
1
48
1 Green Onions 100 Organic! Leaf 00 2 Lettuce 200 00 Organic! 2 Lemons 300 00
Organic!
/lb
..............
ea
ea
..................................
ea
ea
2lb bag ........................
ea
Kool-Aid Drink
Crystals
1 299
4/ 00 6g
Doritos Flavoured
Tortilla Chips ea 260g
V-8
V-Fusion 1.36L
269
ea +dep
Campbell’s Chunky
1
Chili
99
ea 425g
Bulk
Royal Salted/Unsalted 79 Nut Mix .............................. /100g
1
Chocolate Covered
¢ 99/100g
Peanuts.............................. Chocolate
Layer Mints.....................
A B O U T
O U R
K I D S !
We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s We d n e s d a y, A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 3 - T u e s d a y, A p r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
109 /100g
Dan-D-Pack Goji Omega Boost 19 Oatmeal ............................... /100g
6
Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans ....... 18 Bean
89 1/100g
29¢/100g
Soup Mix ........................
Dan-D-Pack $ Rainbow Mix.........
349 ea
Dan-D-Pack $ Dried Mango .........
Together we have raised over $20,100 for our local schools.
C A R E . . . .
/lb
299 ea
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Village Food Markets Baker y
Grimms Honey
Maple Ham
Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Fresh Cream
Eclairs ea
Made In Store
Blueberry
2 99 3
3 19 2
Scones
Multigrain Bread
19
4
99
12’s
ea
Strawberry ..........
1L............................................. Dairyland
2
29 ea
Naturegg Simply
Egg 99 99 .... Goats ea ..... ..... ..... l 0m ea Whites 50 ......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 2L Milk
4
/100g
Whole BBQ
Chicken
7
99
/100g
1
89
ea
Swiss
Coleslaw
Dair y
Yogurt Multipacks
1
Creamy
5 Pack
Dairyland
Milk
2
Pita Bread
12 Pack
Beef
69
39
Greek Style
Cookies
Montreal
Turkey
6 Pack
Chocolate Chip
1
29
/100g
California
49
454g
Dairyland Chocolate or
Deli
Emmental
2
¢
69
/100g
/100g Annie Chun’s
Seaweed N a tu r a l F o ods Snacks Island Bakery Organ ic Ancient 2/ 00 3 7 Grain Bread 68 10g ............................................
2
Crofter’s Organic
0g
Jam
99
235ml ............................................. Larabar
ea
Energy Bars 45g2/300
Old South Orange or Apple
McCain
3 99 2
4
Juice 283ml
2/ 00
NOW Healthy Choice or OPEN VH Steamers UNTIL 283g 10 PM Ever y Day! ea
299ea
Pizza Pockets 800g
99 ea
Bluewater Snackon Fish &
Shrimp Bites
5 397g
99
Frozen
Swanson
Meat Pies
99
200g
ea
We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s We d n e s d a y, A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 3 - T u e s d a y, A p r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
¢ ea
Eleven years of lilies and art NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, april 10, 2013
Consider the Lilies XI Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
Eleven years ago, 11 women got together through a common bond of working with fibre. Each came with her own sensibility and talents and they founded a textile cooperative, Fibres & Beyond. They challenge and support each other in the diverse mediums used by the artists. They manipulate fibre in all sorts of ways: hooking, dyeing, weaving, wrapping, stretching, embroider, stitch, sew and sculpt. During each of the past 11 years, the
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Judy Seeley’s chennile garments will be for sale at Consider the Lilies XI. women have organized a fibre show in
the spring entitled Consider the Lilies XI. The
show takes place at the lily strewn St. Mary’s Church in Metchosin. The fibre artists in the 11th annual Consider the Lilies show and sale are: Linda Danielson, Gail Erickson, Joy Garnett, Irm Houle, Phyllis Lysionek,Judy Seeley, Joan Taylor, Elizabeth Tanner, Jessie TaylorDodd, Isabel Tipton, Mary Wolfe. Elizabeth Tanner said the show is much the same as in previous years, although some of the artists are trying new techniques. At least two Sooke members experimenting with new ways of creating. “Joan Taylor has been reconstructing images, reconfiguring pieces,” said Tanner. Taylor is known for her
layers of fabric with machine stitching. Judy Seeley, as well as making her chennile garments, will have some wall hangings combining photography and stitches. “They are going in a little bit of a different direction,” said Tanner. “It’s exciting to do it again, it pushes us.” Tanner said the church yard will be ablaze with lilies. “They will be in their full glory on the 13th,” she said. Consider the Lilies XI runs from April 13 to 21 at Old St. Mary’s Church, 4354 Metchosin Rd. Hours are Sat. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sun. Apr. 14, 12 to 4:30 p.m. and Apr. 21, 12 to 4 p.m.
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Pirjo Raits photo
Local works
Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Canadian Classic Country Crooner B. K. Morrison
Elizabeth Tanner, left, checks a vessel made by potter Stephen Cooke at Gallery West. On the right are a couple of paintings by Christopher Lucas.
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Jurors selected for Sooke Fine Arts Show The Sooke Fine Arts Society is pleased to confirm the new juror panel for the 2013 Sooke Fine Arts Show. The jury, which includes Ellen Manning (Emerging Art Gallery, Victoria), Mary Jo Hughes (Legacy Art Gallery, Victoria) and Nigel Prince (Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver), brings an exciting blend of perspectives to this year’s show, which runs from July 26 - August 5. “We’re delighted to be able to confirm the participation of such an eminent group of jurors,” says Janet Rayner-Thorn of the society’s adjudication committee. “All three bring a wealth of experience to the table, and a vast range of expertise from the classical to the contemporary. I think the 2013 show will be quite unique – we’re excited to see the selections.” Each year, a new panel of three jurors is invited to select the artwork that will be exhibited in the sprawling gallery in the SEAPARC Leisure Complex. More than 1,300 submissions pour in from all of B.C.’s coastal islands, from across Vancouver Island, the Queen Charlottes and Gulf Islands. Jurors choose from submissions across a wide range of visual fine arts media, including paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramic, glass, jewellery, fibre and mixed media, and award cash prizes totalling more than $12,000 to outstanding pieces in various categories. “A new and independent jury plays a big role in what makes the Sooke Fine Arts Show
so special,” says Show Coordinator Catherine Keogan. “This year’s jurors have quite eclectic backgrounds, with a great deal of international experience as well.” “B.C.’s coastal islands have long held a special attraction for artists, and some of the best art in Canada is coming from this region,” notes Ms Keogan. “It will be very interesting to see
how the jurors interpret such a wide range of talent.” About the Jurors Nigel Prince is entering his third year as Executive Director of Vancouver’s Contemporary Art Gallery. He brings a wealth of international art experience to this year’s show, having previously collaborated with many museums and galleries worldwide.
Mary Jo Hughes is the Director of the University of Victoria’s Art Collections, which consists of about 27,000 works of art. With an academic background in the arts, she has taught Canadian Art History at both the University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba. Her enthusiasm in showcasing regional artists is truly inspiring. Ellen Manning is the
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca
Upcoming Public Meetings Land Use and Environment Committee Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm 2013-2017 Five Year Financial Plan Open House Tuesday, April 16, 2013 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mayor’s Public Advisory Panels The public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room: - Economic Development - Steve Grundy, Chair – 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Arts and Beautification - Brenda Parkinson, Chair – 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Community Health and Social Issues - Nicky Logins, Chair – 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca
Reminder - Business Licences Required District of Sooke businesses are reminded that the business licence renewal date has now passed. All businesses must have a valid business licence to legally operate in the District of Sooke. A business licence application form is available at the District of Sooke municipal hall and online at www.sooke.ca.
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founding Director of the Victoria Emerging Art Gallery, located on Victoria’s popular Fort Street. Ms Manning’s interest in contemporary art has taken her around the world— from Europe to Asia. Submissions are currently under way, and will remain open until June 7, 4pm. For more information visit www.sookefinearts.com.
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East Sooke Fire Hall Referendum Take notice that below is a copy of the proposed bylaws for which the electors of the East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Area within the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area of the Capital Regional District (CRD) will be asked to vote on the following question on Saturday, April 27, 2013: Are you in favour of the Capital Regional District Board adopting both of the following bylaws: a) Bylaw No. 3862, “East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2006, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2012” authorizing the Capital Regional District to increase the maximum annual requisition so that it will be the greater of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($550,000) or $1.31 per ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) of net taxable assessments for the purpose of funding the annual costs for the service, including operating costs and costs to design and construct a new fire hall in East Sooke; and b) Bylaw No. 3863, “East Sooke Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No.1, 2012” authorizing the Capital Regional District to borrow an amount not to exceed TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,120,000) for the purpose of designing and constructing a fire hall in East Sooke. YES or NO? Bylaw No. 3862 A Bylaw To Amend Bylaw 3390 “East Sooke Fire Protection Local Service Bylaw No. 1, 2006” The Board of the Capital Regional District in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. Bylaw No. 3390, “East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2006” is hereby amended as follows: By deleting Section 5 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “5. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned under Section 800.1(1)(e) for the Local Service will be the greater of: (a) Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 550,000); or (b) a property value tax rate of $1.31 per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) that, when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the Service Area, will yield the maximum amount that may be requisitioned for the Service.” 2. This Bylaw may be cited as “East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2006, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2012”. Bylaw No. 3863 A Bylaw to Authorize the Borrowing of Two Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($2,120,000) for Construction of a New Fire Hall for the East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Area
WHEREAS: A. The Board of the Capital Regional District adopted Bylaw No. 3390, “East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2006”, as amended, to provide a service (“the Service”) for the purpose of fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency response; The Board of the Capital Regional District wishes to design, construct and operate a new fire hall in connection with the Service (the “Project”); B. The estimated cost of the Project, including expenses incidental thereto to be funded by debt servicing, is the sum of Two Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand dollars ($2,120,000), which is the amount of debt intended to be authorized by this bylaw; C. Pursuant to Section 823.1 of the Local Government Act, participating area approval is required and shall be obtained by assent of the electors under Section 801.2 of the Local Government Act; D. The approval of the Inspector of Municipalities is required under Section 819 of the Local Government Act; and E. It is proposed that the financing of the Project is to be undertaken by the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia pursuant to proposed agreements between that Authority and the Capital Regional District. NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Capital Regional District in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. The Board is hereby empowered and authorized to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out the planning, study, design and construction of works for the provision of the facilities and equipment for the purpose of the Project in connection with the Service and to do all things necessary in connection with the Project and without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (a) to borrow upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding Two Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand dollars ($ 2,120,000); (b) to acquire all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the Project. 2. The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt intended to be created by this bylaw is fifteen (15) years. 3. This Bylaw may be cited as the “East Sooke Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2012”. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3862 is to increase the maximum allowable tax levy in order to raise sufficient revenue for construction of the new fire hall over the 15-year debt servicing period. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3863 is to authorize the borrowing of up to $2,120,000 for the fire hall project. Taxation Impact The fire hall project will cost an estimated additional $263.56 per year per average household valued at $499,165, if the entire $2,120,000 amount is borrowed. Bylaw Nos. 3862 and 3863 apply to the East Sooke Fire and Emergency Response Service Area in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. A copy of the complete bylaws and this notice may be viewed at the following CRD locations, from March 28 to April 26, 2013, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays: • Public Notice Posting Place, Main Floor, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning Office, #2-6868 West Coast Road, Sooke The bylaws and information on the referendum process and the new fire hall project, may be viewed on the CRD website: http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/eastsooke-firehall.htm Voting Opportunities The voting place will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013 to qualified electors of the East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Area within the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area at: • East Sooke Community Centre (Fire Hall), 1397 Coppermine Road, Sooke Advance Voting Opportunities will be available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at: • East Sooke Community Centre (Fire Hall), 1397 Coppermine Road, Sooke Elector Qualifications Resident Elector - You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on voting day (April 27, 2013), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months and within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for 30 days prior to voting day. If registering on voting day, you must provide two documents proving identity and residency (one must have a signature). Non-Resident Property Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (April 27, 2013), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months, have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for 30 days prior to voting day, do not qualify as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you: a) have registered on or before March 21, 2013, or b) apply at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application: • a recent title search, state of title certificate, or property tax notice, showing the names of all of the registered owners, • 2 pieces of identification proving identity and residency (one must have a signature), and • in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the owners designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property (original signatures only; facsimiles of signatures not acceptable). A copy of the consent form may be downloaded from: www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/documents/ConsentFormforNRPE.pdf Please Note: 1) Only one Non-Resident Property Elector may vote per property, regardless of how many owners there may be. Further, you may vote for only one property, no matter how many properties you own within the jurisdiction. 2) You may register on voting day if you meet the qualifications set out above. If you are already registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector, (ie. your name appears on the List of Registered Electors annotated with a “P”), and provided that you still meet all of the requirements of the Local Government Act in order to be registered under this category, you are not required to re-register in order to vote. 3) No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector, and no corporation is entitled to vote. Individuals who are on title with corporations are not entitled to register or vote. Individuals who own an undivided interest in land on which the balance is held by a corporation are not entitled to vote. The following are acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity: BC driver’s licence, BC ID card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch, BC CareCard or Gold CareCard, Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8, Social Insurance Card (Canada), Citizenship Card (Canada), Real property tax notice (municipal or rural), Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution, Utility bill. For questions regarding voting and voter registration call the CRD @ 250.360.3129 or Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129, or Tom Moore @ 250.472.0059. Dated this 28th day of March , 2013 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer
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Caden is one lucky little dog The misadventures of a chihuahua Britt Santowski
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A beloved chihuahua-cross owned by five-year-old Mia (and cared for by her mother Lisa Wilson and aunt Cara Wilson) has been found, after being missing for 15 days. Caden the mostlychihuahua dog has been returned home. She went missing from the French Road area just off Grant, and she was found 2.2 kilometres away on Sellars Road, just off Otter Point. The little chihuahua survived just over two weeks in bear and cougar country patrolled by hungry owls in some really cold, frosty nights that dipped down to minus three. Cadan was found early in the morning on someone’s porch hungrily eating cat food as the indignant feline
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Caden recovers at Otter Point Veterinary Hospital from her adventures. owner-of-the-bowl watched on. Cara said that Caden’s front paw was stuck under her collar, and that the leash (that she was wearing when she bolted) was not to be seen. Caden also had a pretty big gash in her shoulder. The gash came from Caden trying to step through her collar, and resulted in a fair number of stitches. The metal license on Caden’s collar is com-
pletely wrecked. All of these periphery traces speak to an adventure that will be known only by Caden. After being returned home, and after a brief pit-stop at Mia’s school so that she knew her dog had been found, Caden was taken to the vet’s for attention. Newly returned, Caden was also a recent addition to the family, having been adopted only three weeks before
she bolted. She was rescued from a puppy mill, and plucked the family’s heartstrings this past March. Thus she found a new home here in Sooke, only to go on a two-week-plus-oneday adventure in the wilderness. The social media reach of this story has been massive. The Sooke News Mirror, along with several other groups and individuals, also posted social-media missing notices for Caden. While we can’t speak for others, we can tell you that two our postings for missing Caden were seen by 4,292 people. What a group of people with a shared interest can accomplish! The power of social media combined with the huge number of pet enthusiasts has been overwhelming. The family would like to extend a huge thanks to the many people who kept a look out for their little newly adopted dog. There were sightings reported throughout
Sooke, including Whiffin Spit, Kaltasin, Rhodonite and, where she was ultimately found, Sellars Road. Lisa said the residents on Sellars Road were incredible, diligently keeping an eye out for a wandering chihuahua. The gratitude from the Wilson family is tremendous, and their appreciation heartfelt when they consider the massive community effort that it required to achieve this happy ending. It was the ongoing sightings that kept the Wilson’s family’s hopes alive. On Thursday, the day before Caden was found, there were three sightings on Sellars. This sent the family out searching during the day. And when the phone rang on Friday morning, two dishevelled, freshly wakened women, Cara and Lisa, went off to be re-united with their charge. Caden came home from the vet’s on Friday afternoon, paw in cast, and shoulder shaved and stitched up. But safe and sound. A happy reunion indeed!
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Free lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church Murray Road. All welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Short mat bowling 1-3 p.m. $11 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m. Drop-in Darts 8 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m.
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April 14: Moment of Laughter Day Join in the fun on April 14, the planet’s International Moment of Laughter Day. You can celebrate by: • laughing out loud at the funny cards in a greeting card shop • calling a friend to share a funny story • getting naked, looking in the mirror and laughing • buying a “laugh-box” in a joke shop and turning it on at work or at home • showing your baby pictures to someone who’s never seen them • thinking up your own way to get someone else to laugh with you • or just laughing for no apparent reason at all
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This unique outdoor event is open to fine artists living on Vancouver Island, the surrounding outer islands and Powell River. This is a juried show but the jurying process allows for the inclusion of artists working at various levels. All work must be original and conform to show standards of acceptable media and art forms.
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HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits. WANTED: HOUSE cleaner for two professional persons 3 to 4 hours per week. Bonded preferable. Call 250-642-4906
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
ESTHETIC SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
SUITES, LOWER
AUTO FINANCING
ED’S HAULING
Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you? U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.
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MOVING & STORAGE
FINANCIAL SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
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HOME PHONE Reconnect Toll Free 1-866-287-1348. Cell phone accessories. Catalogue. Everyone welcome to shop online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext 400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE
PAINTING
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CLEANING SERVICES
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COTTAGES ALL ASPECTS
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DRYWALL REPAIRS
1 & 2 BR Cottages, waterfront, Sooke core, Avail. Now $600/mo. 250-882-6621
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METCHOSIN: 1-BDRM coach house. Avail May. 1st. $800 mo inclds: cable, W/D. Util’s not incld’d. N/P, N/S. Call (250)478-8438.
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HAULING AND SALVAGE
AUCTIONS
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CONTRACTORS
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RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction - April 13th @ 11 Spring liquidation of BRAND NEW equipment! From the manufacturer to the auction block! www.KwikAuctions.com 1-800-556-5945 - (Burnaby)
CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONS Family Owned & Operated Office: 250-642-5598 • Cell: 250-361-8136 www.clarkshomerenovations.ca neilnbev@shaw.ca Service & Installations
Renovations
Tubs, Sinks, Taps, Vanity, Drains, Hot Water Tanks
Roofing, Framing, Drywall, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks
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FUEL/FIREWOOD #1 , DRY FIR Sooke Special
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250-642-4230 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com PORT HARDY SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT 8535 Shipley. Offers are now being accepted to purchase this premier .6 acre downtown oceanfront property. One blk. from Govt. Dock. As improvements are not yet complete the price may vary as will offers. Interested? Please contact us at the property or phone Gerd 520-955-7461 or Dan 250949-1055. All offers considered.
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$875. NEGIOTABLE . 2 BR recently renovated with beautiful ocean views, fridge, stove, washer and dryer, 2 balconies and utilities included. Great yard 1 minute walk to Whiffin Spit Provincial Park. available May 1, 2013. Please call 250888-4807 PRIME WATERFRONT Location. 1 acre in Shirley with easy low bank access to private beach. 1 bdrm, 1 bath in over 1100sq ft, clean, new F/S, new flooring, FP, W/D. NS/NP. $600/mo + utilities. Call 250-646-2088. SPACIOUS 2 bed duplex on acreage, 1.5 baths, 4 new appls, large carport & storage shed, woodstove, newly reno’d $900/m. For interview 250642-6661 SPACIOUS 3 BR and den, upper duplex, large deck, fenced yard, w/d, 4 stainless appl., 2 bathrooms, 1 car garage, 5 min., walk to Whiffin Spit. $1250 + utilities, Sorry no pets.Also 2 BR, 1 bah lower duplex with patio, fenced yard, w/d, 4 stainless appl., 5 min walk to Whiffin Spit $950 + utilities. Sorry no pets. Avail immediately. 250-812-6364
HOMES FOR RENT 3BED/3BATH, 2600 sq.ft. Victorian style house, but with all modern, on 25 wooded & very private acres near Sooke. $1400/mo. Avail immediately. 250-642-2923
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HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and International High School students attending St. Margaret’s School (June 30 August 3). Double placement. Remuneration $1700. Contact Michelle at 250.385.0583 or michelle@selsa.ca WANTED: CABIN/cottage. wood heat, minimum electricity, surrounded by nature. Metchosin or East Sooke area. Excellent ref’s. 250-381-6171.
CARS
TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING 1989 FORD Grand Marquis. V8, 186,000 km. $1000. Call (250)642-5006. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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2 BR Waterfront Cottage. Furn’d/unfurn’d, beautiful water views, N/S, Ref’s Req’d $1000/m + utils. . 250-6422015
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1 Bedroom Cottage country setting, F/S, W/D, new windows, carpet & paint. Non Smoking. $700.. 250-6422853
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3 BED, 2 Bath, Broom Hill, $1600 inclds, Hydro/water/garbage. Avail Aug. 1st. 250-8883176 SPACIOUS/CUSTOM 1 bedroom suite above garage. $950/month incl. hydro/wifi/cable & phone, furnished or not, avail. May 1. Perfect for single or couple. Pet okay. 642-7995 day, 642-5078 eve. for pics visit www. vacationrentalssookebc.com
1 & 2 BR Cottages, waterfront, Sooke core, Avail. Now $600/mo. 250-882-6621
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LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. PRICE REDUCED to $35,000. Call 250-590-2450.
MAY 01, 2 bedroom suite for rent oceanside near Saseenos, short walk to bus, Fireplace, freshly painted. 850+ hydro. NS, small pets OK, Call 250-360-6714. SOOKE: LARGE 2 bdrm + office, insuite laundry, private entry with patio area, close to town core, on bus route, indoor cat ok. N/S, wifi and util’s incld’d. $1050/mo, avail June. 1st. Call 250-664-6893. SUNRIVER ESTATES: 2 bd with private entrance & walkout deck. Very bright, available May 1st. Includes 5 appl/ and all utilities. $900. Please call 250-642-5529
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOUND SET OF KEYS April 15th on Church Road. Call 250642-3505 to describe and claim.
FOUND DIABETIC KIT at Helgesen Road
area. Diabetic One Touch Kit. Claim at the Sooke News Mirror. 250642-5752.
BRAD’S HOME CARE quality and competitive prices for all your home needs. Lawn and garden, installation and repairs of decks, fences, minor plumbing and electric. Ticketed in municipal water/ sewer, w/experience in carpentry and an eye for curb appeal! Seniors and new referral discount. One call does it all! 778679-4724.
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FOUND TOYOTA KEY with Moose key chain in Whiffen Spit area claim at the Sooke News Mirror office.
FUNDRAISER FOR JOHN MUIR ElEMENTARY SCHOOl Saturday, April 13th, 5 pm - 8 pm at 17 Mile Pub. Beer, Burger and Fries - $12.50. Meat draw, 50/50 and raffle baskets.
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History is filled with valuable “growth opportunities,� and we can learn a lot from those who have travelled a road before us. This makes accidentsite analysis invaluable. One of the biggest studies of motorcycle accidents is the European Commission’s MAIDS, or Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study, which was cofunded by the Euro-
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Rider inattention: 10.6 percent Traffic-scan errors: 27.7 per cent Faulty traffic strategies: 32.2 per cent Speed differential:18 per cent And keep in mind that these numbers precede handheld communication devices (iPhones, cells, androids and other thingamajigs). We need to manually add this deadly distraction to our mental-alerts systems. Maybe I’m biased having worked for almost a decade as a motorcycle safety instructor, but I do strongly recommend motorcycle training for all riders, experienced or not. We need to com-
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pensate for others, and we need to sharpen up our own emergency responses. Decision failure and reaction failure can be overcome with proper training. Thinking you know something when you actually don’t can be detrimental to your health. And when flesh meets metal, who’s at fault becomes trivial; it’s the biker who pays. The burden is on us bikers to do everything we can, so that we can continue to play on two wheels. We have great safety schools on the Island and fantastic instructors. Do yourself a favour, do your research, and smarten up by taking a course.
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Faulty traffic strategies: 40.6 per cent Speed differential: 4.8 per cent Information derived from motorcycle accidents clearly show us that other vehicles are a detriment to the health of any biker. Bikers need to drive to be seen. This is why it is important that riders learn defensive riding strategies. We cannot control other drivers, but we can control how we ride in their midst. Defensive riding means that you are compensating for other drivers’ stupidity. But we’re not that perfect either. Riders of powered two-wheelers were at fault a whopping 37.4 per cent of the time -- and we tend to be at fault over four times more often than drivers when it comes to speed. Primary contributing factors to our human errors were, in the same order as above:
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pean Commission. Investigators looked at 923 cases of motorcycle accidents. The primary cause of all accidents were determined mostly to be attributed to human error. Human error falls into four main categories: perception failure (not seeing), comprehension failure (seeing but not understanding), decision failure (seeing and understanding, but not reacting properly) and reaction failure (seeing and understanding, but not reacting at all). Vehicle drivers (as opposed to poweredtwo-wheelers) were found to be at fault in just over 50 per cent of the time. Primary contributing factors to their human errors were, in order of frequency: Perception failure: 36.6 percent Traffic-scan errors: 62.9 per cent
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Sooke’s own Kurt Horne is one 28 players invited to the Canadian Junior National Team’s spring training camp this month. On April 11, Horne will be heading to Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. This 16-yearold Sooke “south paw” (left-handed batter, left-handed pitcher) is in Grade 11 at Edward Milne community School. In conversation, Horne said that he’s been playing baseball for 12 years, since he was four years old. “I followed after my brother and my dad playing baseball,” he said, acknowledging the inspirational lead from his older brother Kyle and his father,
Rocky. “He [Rocky] pretty much taught me everything I know,” said Kurt, “All of the fundamentals and the mechanics of the sport.” When he gets to Orlando, Horne will already know his way around. This is not his first time at baseball camp. He also attended last year’s fall instructional camp as a rookie, a 10-day training camp in October also held at the same complex in Florida. The fall camp was an incredible learning experience for Horne. It’s made him a stronger player. According to a press release sent out last week by Victoria Eagles Baseball, “Horne … enjoyed a successful rookie sea-
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son with the Victoria Eagles Premier team, logging 55 innings on the mound with an
ERA of 2.00 and a 5-2 record. The Sooke teen, in Grade 11 at Edward Milne com-
munity school, also helped the BC Selects capture a silver medal at the Canada Cup last summer throwing eight innings while striking out 10, including two shutout innings in the final.” “It was a great experience. There was lots of knowledge that I was able to pick up on and bring back and share with my team,” Horne recalls. When he’s at camp, Horne says, there’s not much time for anything other than baseball. And indeed, their agenda is packed. The mornings are typically filled with practice sessions, and every day they will play an exhibition game. On Tuesday April 16, they will have the opportunity to face the Toronto Blue Jays at the Bobby Mattick Complex.
As for aspirations for this upcoming camp, Kurt plans to continue with an accelerated learning curve. “I hope to show them how much I’ve improved since they’ve last seen me. And I’m hoping to earn another spot in the next camp. I’m also hoping to keep learning more and more about the game and what I can do to be better at it.” The next camp is the Dominican Summer League which will be held in late May. Juggling school and baseball is a challenging balancing act, but he hasn’t dropped the ball yet. In preparation for the baseball camp, Horne is working hard to get ahead in school so that he doesn’t fall
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behind in his 10 day absence. His passion for baseball is abundantly clear. He hopes to see it in his future for a long time, giving back to the community that has inspired him along his current journey. “I’d love to play professional baseball. In 30 years from now, I’d still like to be playing baseball,” says Horne, “like coaching and working with kids, helping them with the game.” But for now, he’ll focus on the moment and work on improving his pitch and growing his game. You’ll see him in the number 13 jersey when he’s playing with Victoria Eagles, in the BC Premiere, and in number 31 when he’s with Team Canada, in the Jr National League.
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Sacks and nose-dives, Sooke Seahawks see it all Sooke Seahawk Football’s Atom team (11 and 12 year olds) reported on Sunday’s tilt against the ever cunning Saanich Wolverines. With kicker extraordinaire, #72 Simon Herald placed the kick-off well behind all Saanich players, and our kick-off team surrounded them with no gains at all. Our D-line, anchored by nose-tackle Jacob Barney and D-tackle Spencer “tank” Logan (with 9 play-ending tackles) and # 3 Jacob LaMontagne, got the only quarterback sack of the game. A sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled from behind the scrimmage line before they can throw a forward pass.
Newcomer defensiveend #19 Keegan QuinnYoung kept the backfield free of any gains with his first interception of the campaign. Quinn-Young had four cross-field tackles ending, many a downfield rush from the Wolverines-Free safety Ben Powers. Newcomers Nakoda Ward, Peter Wahl, Joshua Campana, and Keefe Monteiro all had excellent debuts on defence. Offence was run by awesome quarterback Jared Steele, with many a good hand-off and pitch and standing tall in the pocket. There was excellent O-line blocking led by first-year centre Miguel Black, great tackles by Josh Wass and Jacob LaMontagne, and
strong guards Caleb Carrier and newcomer Jacob “the mountain” Daly. New tight-ends Carson Montague and Riley Stratton held off the Saanich defence admirably. Wing-backs Kieran Franklin and Thomas Lowerison completed the starting offensive line-up. Ultimately, the game belonged to newly acquired tailback #60 Owen “the animal” Cheng, who along with first year fullback Hunter Nicks blocked, fought and clawed his way to his first and only touchdown. The final score was Saanich 12-6, and the next game is scheduled for Oak Bay on April 14. The Sooke Seahawk
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Notice of Annual General Meeting Date: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Time: 2 pm - 4 p.m. Location: Sooke Community Hall – Dinning Room (side door) Attendance: All Current Members of SMHA
Call for Nominations The following positions will be elected at this AGM: The Sooke Tsunamis proudly model their Silver District Cup and medals. The Sooke Tsunamis U-15 girls soccer team finished their season on a high, finishing as champions with the U15 Silver District Cup. As a team, they made it to the Lower Island District Cup finals, which was played on Saturday, April 6 at West Hills stadium. They won their soccer match against Cowichan, with a final score of 2-1 in a wellfought battle. The game started with the Tsunamis dominating the first half and seeing many chances to score. For-
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wards Cassidy Logan and Hailey Dimock had many opportunities, with the support of their mid-fielders Morganne Orchard, Alexis George, Mary Gaj, Morgan O’quinn and Taylor Benard. In spite of all efforts, the ball would not go in the net. The back line played tight with Rachael Wiebe as sweeper, Katija Pallot as stopper, and the outside defenders Kiomi Yates, Sarah Ehman and Riley McLean. Goalkeeper Hope Millard made some outstanding saves in the
first half. At halftime, the score was still tied, 0-0. Cowichan came out very strong in the second half, penetrating the back line and scoring. The Tsunamis worked very hard with several more attempts to score, but the soccer gods were not shining on Sooke that day -- or so it seemed. The ball came to outside mid-fielder Taylor Benard who took a shot and scored to tie up the match. The game was very intense. Sooke dealt with the pressure, and contin-
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ued to make many more attempts to score, with a shot that rebounded off Cowichan goalkeeper. At last, with only minutes left in the game, Rebecca Stauffer had a shot. And she placed it well, scoring the winning goal. The girls played a well-fought battle, and Alexis George was picked MVP for Sooke Tsunamis for the match. Congratulations Tsunamis for being such champions!
President and Secretary At least 10 new Directors At Large, to fill various positions on the Executive Nominations for these positions are to be sent to chair SMHA Nomination Committee members by email no later than April 14, 2013
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Spring break swim meet On March 16-17, the Sooke swimmers joined up with their Island Swimming teammates from around Victoria and competed in the Duncan Spring Break Invitation in Duncan, B.C. The swimmers, Lucy Bridal, Clarke Hopkins, Katie Houlahan, Daniel Prissick, Nickolas Ralph, Tekahra Tarnowski, and Christian Zakharchuk, did an exceptional job, proving that all their hard work from the winter season has begun to pay off. Within Swim BC there are time standards for each age group starting with ‘A’ and moving upwards towards the top National time standard (i.e. AA, AAA, etc). With each time
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The Lancaster family from Lynden, Washington had a good day on the water this past weekend with Vicious Fish Charters out of Port Renfrew. Halibut fishing has been really good with lots of nice fish in the 30 to 50 pound range. All anglers are encouraged to take in the Awareness Film Night screening of Salmon Confidential tonight at Edward Milne community school theatre at 7 p.m. The purpose of the film is to show the mys-
teries about the declining salmon stocks on the B.C. coast. Admission is by donation. Until next time. Keep your rod tip up! Kiwi Magic
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