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Council looks at new access off Sooke Road Pirjo Raits

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The traffic issues along Sooke Road may be alleviated somewhat in the near future if a covenant is removed from a piece of property behind Evergreen Centre. At council on May 13, discussion ensued as to the feasibility of building a road which would filter off some of the traffic from the mall and funnel it through to the proposed Grant Road extension. There has been a covenant on the property which restricts commercial traffic off of the lot. The covenant has been the stumbling block to any development on the property, or sale of

the property. The covenant is in the name of the District of Sooke as well as the Crown (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure). The proposed roadway is part of council’s strategic plan but without removal the plan sits in limbo. Staff does not feel removal of the covenant would be appropriate, but council disagreed. At the April 22 council meeting, council approved its 2013/2014 Corporate Strategic Plan which now includes the re-alignment of the “Connector Road” from Church Road to Otter Point Road (Evergreen/ Townsend/Otter Point). This new project has a goal of spring 2014 for construction. Once completed,

this new connection will run adjacent to the northern property line of Lot A, zoned R1, (directly behind Western Foods at Evergreen Centre). The traffic would discharge to road where there are traffic lights. At council on May 13, Coun. Maja Tait stated that this roadway would be “satisfying commerical interest but not satisfying road interest.” Coun. Herb Haldane made a motion to ask staff to negotiate with the land owner to get 10 metres of access for a roadway. The motion passed, with Coun. Tait opposed. Sooke will still have the opportunity to acquire additional amenities when the property is rezoned.

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The site of the the Silver Spray Destination Resort - Phase 1. On May 13, council authorized the issuance of a Development Variance Permit which will allow setback variances for the building of 95 private residence cottages.

Nineteen-month-old Grace Lucas-Houle plays with some ducks at Saturday’s annual Sooke Harbourside Lions’ Duck Race. The results for the Duck Race were as follows: First Place – winning $1,000 is Bob Sinclair, Second Place – winning $500 is Bill Schoemeyer, Third Place – winning $400 is Barb Vix, Fourth Place – winning $300 is Linda Bennett, Fifth Place – winning $200 is Sissel Hammer, Sixth Place – winning $100 is D.Hansen. Lion Susan Percival, who provided the results to the Sooke News Mirror, congratulated the winners and extended “our thanks to all the businesses and community members who made our 7th annual Duck Race such a success.”

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Reader’s Photo of the Week Sooke News MIrror reader Vickie Stehle spotted these two racoons in her front yard and one was am albino. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by realtor Ellen Bergerud. Send your good quality jpeg photos to: editor@ s o o k e n e w s m i r ro r. com.

New buildings, marina, wind power towers for JdF Pirjo Raits

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The new Juan de Fuca planning office on Otter Point Road will come in on time and on budget says JdF Regional Director Mike Hicks. On May 8, the Capital Regional District board accepted the tender bid of Verity Construction from Langford. The successful bid was for $781,439.45. Hicks said he had budgeted $1.5 million and this bid was for most of the building, there is also $400,000 for the land and $200,000 for legal/buildings plans and other miscellaneous costs. “The bottom line is, I think I’ll be on time and on budget, I’m very happy.” In other business, a temporary-use permit

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was given to TimberWest to place a test wind power tower in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. The idea is to collect date on the feasibility to build a wind farm. TimberWest has proposed three towers on two properties located on a 3,526-hectare piece located north of Wye Lake and a 923-hectare property directly north of Bear Creek

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Reservoir. None of the towers will impact surrounding properties as they are all in unsettled areas. A temporary-use permit was also passed to allow for a 50-boat marina in Port Renfrew. The marina would be located between the existing beach camp and the government dock. The temporaryuse permit is for three years of until a rezoning for a permanent 160-boat marina is complete.

The CRD board also validated the East Sooke referendum for a new $2-million fire hall. A new library will also

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Charity lily walks Have you heard of the Kludahk Trail and the avalanche lilies that bloom profusely up there once the snow melts? Did you know these lilies grow only in two known places on Vancouver Island — Mt. Cain and the San Juan Ridge? Would you like to be a part of this annual pilgrimage to go see the lilies? If so, read on! The Kludahk Outdoors Club (Sooke-based) has been guiding hundreds of visitors up on the ridge since 1990 to view natural history at its best – only a few hours from Sooke. Once again it’s time for the annual avalanche lily walks to view millions of these lilies in bloom. The walks are designed for all levels of ability and fitness. The first two day-trips will have several guides who will give the guests choices where to walk or hike. For the last day-trip and eve-

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Helping the needy, is an expensive endeavour Food Bank is struggling to keep up with demand Pirjo Raits

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For the second time this year, Ingrid Johnson is staring at the potential of empty shelves at the Sooke Food Bank. The need for food is not dissipating and the lineups at the door are stretching longer every week. Three times a month, the Food Bank feeds 440 households. Food is given to each household only one time a month. That means there are people going hungry, people who can’t make

their food last to the next pay cheque. This means kids and seniors go hungry. “What breaks my heart is the seniors coming in,” said Johnson, president of the Sooke Food Bank. Food Banks are supposed to be for emergency food, not a supplement to a low income but that’s not what happens. The local food bank needs a minimum of $4,700 per month to feed all who come asking for help. That’s $56,400 needed each year to feed the less fortunate. “It’s all age ranges coming through the door,” Johnson said. “It’s supposed to be emergency rations.” With the recent attention drawn to the food

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bank need after the holiday season, $11,000 was raised through generous donations. People have and continue to drop off their pennies, which helps. They bought a big load of groceries and they have since gone through that. They have no buffer, no other help. Johnson said they applied to United Way for funding but were shortlisted then rejected because they had no paid employees. Gaming funds don’t come in until August. It’s a dire situation. Having a infusion of $40,000 would be great but that is unlikely to happen anytime soon and there are fears that the food and funds will only last another month.

Country singer B.K. Morrison will be holding a dinner/show fundraiser for the food bank at the Legion on June 1. Donations of food or cash can be dropped off at the Sooke News Mirror office.

ning walks the lilies can be viewed close to where vehicles are parked, or even from inside a car. The charity walks, minimum donation $20 per person, raises funds this year for two worthwhile causes in Sooke, healing workshops and presentations for women living with breast and cervical cancers; and for the Sunriver Community native gardens where healing gardens and a small learning centre are being established. The walks take place on Sunday, May 26, Saturday, June 1, Sunday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some evening lily walks may be arranged after June 3 weather and interest permitting, from 4 to 9:30 p.m. To register please e-mail phoebetwin@shaw.ca. or phone 250-6424342. All participants will receive an information package.

CRD board butts out smoking ban Pirjo Raits

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A proposed ban on smoking in all public places including parks, playgrounds and wilderness areas in the Capital Regional District was defeated by a 12-11 vote at the CRD meeting on Wednesday, May 8. Juan de Fuca regional director Mike Hicks said, “I think all of the directors recognize that second hand smoke is evil, and it can’t be tolerated, but where we (the direc-

tors) differed was the blanket ban. The CRD could ban smoking in areas where the general public are exposed to unavoidable second hand smoke. This would include all playgrounds, some parks and some beaches such as Thetis Lake. It should not include isolated West Coast beaches in the Juan de Fuca where second hand smoke is avoidable. All beaches west of French Beach would fall into this category.” He said public places, of course, should be ruled non-smoking but not on

the wild West Coast. “It’s a law they can’t enforce,” said Hicks. He said that in his riding, which includes the Pacheedaht tradition territory, where they run a campground on a beautiful beach, they would have to be consulted. “I wasn’t going to tell them that,” said Hicks. Councillor Rick Kasper, alternate director for Mayor Wendal Milne also voted against the ban. The ban, if it had of passed, would have been enforced by complaints.

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Obstetrics in saseenOs, 1935 GREAT KITCHEN DESIGNS Two bouncing baby boys born in Saseenos at the home/lying-in hospital of Dr. Maude Robertson add another legend to the story of Saseenos, identified by the T’Sou-ke Nation as “Sunny land gently sloping from the sea.” It was on just such a sunny sloping property that Dr. Robertson had rented a substantial waterfront house just west of Sunny Shores as she began to establish her practice in the community. Right at the water’s edge stood another rental property, a cottage still there today as well. It was in 1935 that two young Sooke women were each looking forward to a “blessed event.” As each was seeing Dr. Robertson, she offered them the opportunity of obstetrical and maternity care at her home, rather than having to make the trek to a Victoria hospital. Violet (Eve) wife of Bob Mugford is at left in these photos, with her third child Peter, born in August 1935. Evelyn (Clark) wife of Victor Eve, is pictured with her first child Leslie, born in December 1935. That the two young mothers could have professional care right in their own neighbourhood must have been appreciated by the fathers, Victor Eve who worked at the fishtraps and Bob Mugford, who had been for a time a City of Victoria police officer.

Besides the shared story of their births in Saseenos, these two bouncing baby boys were to share future sadness as well. While serving in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII, Peter’s dad, Bob Mugford lost his life in an accident in 1941, and a year later, Leslie’s dad Victor Eve died in an accident while working at the fishtraps for Sooke Harbour Fishing & Packing Co. Leslie Eve, who went on to a long career working in the woods and contributing volunteer effort to his community, was raised by stepdad “Smoky” Stolth. Peter Mugford was raised by stepdad George Seaton, and enlisted for a 25 year career in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he was Call today to book an $ posted throughout Canada until his retirement to appointment for a custom PURCHASE OF Victoria. Family stories passed on to Leslie Eve, of his Cassandra & Marie OVER $3,000 design and receive... birth in Saseenos, and to Pete Mugford, who recalled being told a dresser drawer had formed his bassinet, were intriguing. Both men, from families with long pioneering connections to Sooke Locally Owned & Operated In Your Neighbourhood. Best Value. Best Service. history, have enjoyed tracking down the location LANGFORD 2901 Sooke Road • 250-478-5509 of the lying-in hospital where they were welcomed into the world so long ago. www.slegglumber.com Elida Peers, Historian, Sooke Region Museum Capital Regional District

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With Rotary What You See Isn’t All You Get THANKS TO YOU our 23rd Annual Auction & Spring Fair

was a huge success. Your generous donations, keen bidding and enthusiastic participation will make it possible for the Rotary Club of Sooke to fund many more projects in the year to come. Many people ask what Rotary does in the local community and in the world. Some of our projects are well known and others have a lower profile but they all make a big difference.

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community non-profits, literacy programs, a playground shelter at CASA, a gazebo and garden benches at Ayre Manor, the stage curtains at EMCS and the Rotary Pier. Rotary also provides discreet, exceptional assistance associated with family crisis or emergency.

To our opening ceremonies guests: Chief Gordon Planes and Shirley Alphonse representing the T'Sou-ke Nation; CRD Director Mike Hicks; and Acting Mayor Kevin Pearson To Janet McTavish for singing O Canada and to Angus Stanfield for piping in the guests;

YOUTH are sponsored to attend local, provincial, national and international leadership and career training events. Ongoing bursaries support promising graduates. Rotary also sponsors the annual Skate Jam, supports the Sooke Youth Council, and most recently the SEAPARC Youth Bus. In the WORLD Rotarians support international projects like a girls’ school in Malawi, worldwide immediate disaster relief, water projects and the global effort to eradicate polio. USE OF FUNDS BY AVENUE OF SERVICE CLUB 19%

SOURCES OF NEW FUNDS MEMBERS 18%

WORLD 14% COMMUNITY 67% GAMING 25%

FUNDRAISING 57%

To Sooke Fire Dept and EMCS Culinary Arts for serving such excellent food; To Brian Rimmer, our auctioneer, who always does such a great job of inspiring the crowd and raising the bidding; To the staff at SEAPARC for all your support, particularly Graham, Luke, Lee & Jim for help setting up and cleaning the arena and the reception staff for their help after the auction; To our donors that didn’t make the flyer: Sooke Voice News / Mapleline Business Centre, Scotty Fishing Products, Barefoot Books, Christine Rafuse, Deb’s Barber Shop, DFH Sooke’s Home Team, Drywall Guy, Epicure Selections, M Marketing & Associates, Marlene Beaulieu Podiatrist, MES Marine Electric, Saunders Sales & Service, Stephanie Symington, Student Work Painters, Totangi Properties, Tugwell Creek Honey Farm, Tupperware, Westburn Garden Centre.

To Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sooke Garden Club and Lady Bug Garden for the garden sale; To the Sooke Community Association and Sooke Fire Dept for the chairs and tables (we need a LOT of tables – thanks Charlie!), the Sooke Fall Fair for tablecloths, Double D Gardens and RONA for the plants, and Al Zielonka/Sooke Harbour Electric and Rob Peters/Sooke Moving and Al Champ for help with the set-up; To the RCMP and the private donors for all the bikes; To École Poirier for providing the stage and to Eric James for providing the sound system; To all the excellent performers: Janet McTavish, Sooke Dance Studio, Trounce Alley Barbershop Quartet, Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Quartet, Journey Middle School Rock Band, Sooke Folk Music Society, Eric James Group;

To our many volunteer helpers, Gail, Lorna, Ken, Sarah, Doug, Bob, Keegan, Gavin, Maggie, Vicki, Peter, Bryce, Lily, Elaine, Lucy, Ella, Jack, Garth, Edna, Linda, and Shane, and our apologies to the many more whose names we missed – we could not have done this without you all! Finally, and most importantly to all the generous donors & exhibitors, we can’t thank you enough!

To the Sooke Youth Council and Leadership Class of EMCS for assistance before, during, and after the Auction, plus the EMCS program office for the loan of the big screen;

WINNER’S CIRCLE:

To Tony of Sooke Signs, and to Island Graphics Ltd. for the design help; To the Sooke Arts Council and Sooke Regional Museum for loaning us the display grids; To the District of Sooke for providing the Discover Sooke display;

50/50 WINNER of $991 to Ticket #452821. Contact us to claim your prize! TED DEVER & CLIVE JONES WINNERS of door prizes for Floral Arrangements donated by Sooke Flower House.

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Knowing when it’s time to hang up the keys DriveABLE test examines ability to drive Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

What kind of skills do you think an operator should have if they want to continuously navigate a 4,500 pound chunk of metal through your community?And if it’s been 60 (or 50 or 40) years since this operator was last certified, should they at some point in time be re-certified? The chunk of metal in question is a standard four-passenger sedan. Generally speaking, an individual can go up to 64 years without being re-certified. For the most part, it works out okay, but sometimes, it does not. Like when 81-year-old Shirley Zerbin confused her foot controls and drove into a group of taxi-drivers, killing Ramesh Sharma. In March, Alan Perry, Special Projects Coordinator, CRD Traffic Safety Commission, gave a very informative presentation to the B.C. Pensioners’ and Seniors’ Organization at Sooke’s Legion.

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Alan Perry, gave an informational presentation to seniors on driving. At the heart of his presentation was the DriveABLE program, which is one of two screening tools used by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV) to ensure drivers are safe to operate vehicles. One is age related. The other is related to cognitive ability. The age-related assessment is the Driver Medical Examination Report (DMER). When a licensed driver turns 80 years old, that person is required to to complete a DMER through their physician and resubmitted every two years thereafter. The cognitive-related

assessment is the DriveABLE Cognitive Assessment Tool. DriveABLE is not age-related. People requested to take the assessment have been referred to the OSMV by a medical practitioner. Stephanie Melvin, Deputy Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, said that when a physician is examining their patient and sees some kind of cognitive decline, “then we’ll take that information and we’ll follow-up.” Step one: The computer test The assessment itself begins with an inoffice computer test,

designed for people who have no knowledge of computers. The computer assessment measures key variables critical to safe driving: memory, attention span, reaction time, spatial judgement and decision making. Recognizing that exam anxiety can influence the outcome of the exam, OSMV has practice tests. Step two: The road test Next comes a special on-road assessment where you ride with an examiner. Depending on the outcome of the inoffice test, everyone -- even if you fail the in-office assessment -has an opportunity to do a special on-road assessment. This one is focussing on looking for those kind of errors that people make when their level of cognitive ability has declined to an unsafe level. Skills deterioration not evident in the inoffice test gets picked up in this second test. “Quite often it will be not realizing that you are drifting into the other lane, not being able to either speed up or slow down to the appropriate levels. There’s lots of ‘tells’ that show that your cognitive abilities have declined.”

The core philosophy behind the program is keeping safe drivers on the road. “Healthy drivers are safe drivers,” Melvin concludes. The DriveABLE test, if requested by OSMV, carries no charge for the driver. Retaining control Once an individual’s cognitive abilities begin to erode, it becomes increasingly difficult to convince a driver to relinquish their driver’s license. According to Perry, we tend to outlive our ability to drive by about 10 years. Retaining autonomy is a matter of control. “Plan ahead and have some control over it,” recommends Melvin. If you take control and set up options like getting groceries delivered, taking the bus, and commuting with others, then, when it comes time for you to surrender your license, you have your options already in place. The DriveABLE program is administered through OSMV. Residents of Sooke who are requested to do the DriveABLE exam can go through Driver Fitness in Langford that administered both the screen test and the road test. They are at #204-3340 Goldstream Ave.

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Lessons learned in Africa

Fred Jones will be speaking to the Sooke Harbour Toastmasters on May 15 about his adventures in Africa. Jones spent much of his early adult life in Africa and returned last year with his daughter for a five-month trek across the continent. Fred said, “We saw a lot, did a lot and learned a lot.” Fred would like to share his experiences with an audi-visual presentation. Village Food upstair meeting room, Wednesday, May 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., presentation from 7 to 8:30. Everyone welcome.

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Left, the Elite and Performance Company classes in rehearsal at Sooke Dance Studio. These dancers (27 dancers ages 8-16) will be performing at local schools, community events, senior centres and have their very own mini show at EMCS theatre. They have been working hard since September to learn dances in all dance styles: jazz, musical theatre, ballet, hip hop, street, contemporary and swing and now look forward to performing in their community on Friday May 17, 7 p.m. at EMCS Theatre. 6218 Sooke Road. $5 at the door.

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

Upcoming Public Meetings Committee of the Whole – Protective Services Presentations Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6:00 pm

Land Use and Environment Committee Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:30 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

Sooke and JDF Emergency Preparedness Open House The Sooke and JDF Emergency Preparedness Open House will be held on Wednesday May 22nd in the District of Sooke Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. Focus of the evening will be information on the new CRD Tsunami Modeling study for the region as well as tips on preparing your home for the upcoming wildfire season.

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Free Community Adult Walking Group. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Preregistration required. Call 250-642-8000 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m.

May 17

VITAL VITTLES

Free lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church Murray Road. All welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION $11 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m.

May 18

Meat draw 3 p.m. Drop-in jam session 6 p.m. SOOKE LIBRARY Sooke Library Branch has invited Victoria author May Q. Wong to read from her book, A Cowherd in Paradise: From China to Canada. 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome; to register or from more information, please call 250-642-3022.

May 19

Drop-in Pool @ 1 p.m.

All Community events which purchase a display ad will now appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. All FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge. Space permitting.

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Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-2484 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m. Pool League 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday ZEN OPEN HOUSE Zen Open House at the Zen Centre, 4970 Naigle Rd 7p.m. Free, open to all.

Common Baby Care Concerns. CASA building 10-11:30 a.m. SEAPARC Free Community Adult Walking Group. 10-11 a.m. Preregistration required. Call 250-642-8000. YOUTH CLINIC Youth Clinic (13-25), 13006660 Sooke Rd, Family Medical Clinic, 4-7 p.m. DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES Sooke Dog Club, Tues nights info 250-642-7667. KNITTING CIRCLE Sooke Public Library, 6:30– 8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.

May 22

NASCAR meet & pick 7 p.m. TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7p.m. For information, call Allan at 642-7520.

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Vying for the title of Miss BC SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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Sooke’s own Kyndra Tucker will be competing in this year’s Miss BC pageant, held June 29 to July 1 in Fort Langley at the Chief Sepass Theatre. These pageants are not what they used to be. Gone are the skinshallow bikini parades. According to the Miss BC mission statement, titleholders “are role models for young people” and “are recognized for their talents and accomplishments.” According the Kyndra, there are even plus-sized contestants. Tucker herself is an advocate of fitness and celebrating the individual beauty of women. “I really like the fact that they (Miss B.C.) are trying to promote a healthy body image,” says Tucker. She likes the idea that in the pursuit of fitness as a profession, she can be a part of promoting fitness while also promoting “that girls with muscles can be beautiful too.” Twenty-one year old Tucker is currently working towards achieving her personal trainer certification in B.C., and is about three months away from achieving that stand-

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Kyndra Tucker with a gown she will wear in Miss BC Pageant, donated by La Petite Boutique. ing. Tucker’s passions suing her personal are divided between trainer certification, personal fitness and Tucker is also training hockey. She teaches for figure and fitness children from three and competitions, which older how to skate at “is like body building, the Juan de Fuca Rec- but less extreme,” she reation Centre, and she said. Held throughout is also the head coach the world, she is trainof a hockey school. She ing for an upcoming has refereed games for competition in Alberta. She eventually wants to eight years. She has experience continue her education both as a hockey player in exercise therapy and and officiating in games. training. Tucker’s mother, She once attended a officiating camp in Lynda Radcliffe, adds to Cowichan, where she Tucker’s list of accomwas the only girl, and plishments: “She is an recently attended an honour student, has all-female officiating lots of scholarships, she still plays hockey camp in Kamloops. In addition to pur- -- she LOVES hockey --

she’s very smart, level headed, she’s been to college (athletic and exercise therapy)” One of Tucker’s motivations for applying was that Miss BC donates to cancer research. As stated on the MissBC. ca website, “The Miss B.C. Program’s Charity of Choice is Cops for Cancer.” Tucker recently had a friend die of cancer, and Tucker wanted to be able to act in her friend’s memory. Tucker will be holding a bottle drive on May 25 on the gravel parking lot at SEAPARC, to raise money for Cops for Cancer from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alternatively, if you just want to donate under her name, you can go to www.copsforcancerbc.ca/tourdevalley/ missbc2013 and click on “Kyndra Tucker” to make a donation on her donations’ page. Ultimately, Tucker aspires to be a fitness model and to have her own fitness business. She would like to work towards making hockey more accessible to all talented players and not just those who can afford it. “Wonderful, beautiful and talented, Kyndra has a big heart and wants to help other kids,” sums up her

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WEDNESDAY, Wednesday,MAY MAY15, 15,2013 2013--SOOKE SOOKENEWS NEWSMIRROR MIRROR

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Respect works both ways By the time this is being read the election will be over. While our press times don’t allow us the liberty of waiting until the final results are in, we can congratulate the winner. Our best guess is that John Horgan returns for another four years as our representative to the B.C. legislature. Last week when we mentioned the talk about the office on the election, it was not meant in any way to be a ‘prediction.’ We don’t predict, we try to remain as neutral as possible, because it is not our job to influence readers in any way. But we do often mention the talk about town, because it Squabbling is a guage of which way the and wind is blowing. We have to disrespect is work with whoever gets in provincially and to colour evident... that relationship would be foolhardy. Besides, it is not exactly ethical. In our riding, the Juan de Fuca, the candidates fought a good fight and did not resort to namecalling or underhanded tactics. They were polite to the extreme. I wish the same was true around our local council table. The politicians, and that’s what they are, are a curious lot. They are supposed to represent ALL of the citizens of Sooke but all too often it becomes about who their friends and supporters are. Squabbling and disrespect is evident at times and it is disheartening to see that. It seems some of them are already campaigning for the next election taking place in a year-and-a-half. What will get them into council again is fair play, not granting favours to special interest groups. A council that is cohesive is more effective and earns the respect of the voters... and the votes.

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Things you can’t say in elections B.C. Views Another election campaign has come and gone, with the ritual posturing of political parties and most news media searching for anything they can portray as a conflict. Now comes the time to wonder why not enough people cared, or informed themselves about the real problems of running this $40 billion corporation called the B.C. government. Why would they, when the whole thing is presented as a combination of beauty contest and sports event, with endless discussion of polls and “attack ads” and who’s ahead and what’s the score? Again we have seen the truth of former prime minister Kim Campbell’s observation that elections are no time to talk about serious issues. Indeed, there are some things you can’t speak of at all. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm caused a stir at a candidates’ debate when he referred to constituents’ concerns that disabled children can cause difficulties in classrooms. He didn’t say classrooms should be segregated, although that’s a discussion worth having. He didn’t deny the need for more support for special needs kids. But his opponents immediately portrayed it that way, and media seized on the conflict despite the factual inaccuracy. West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan had a similar experi-

ence when he referred to his study of poverty in that affluent area. He noted that there was a high correlation between single parenthood and kids in poverty. Picking on single mums, his detractors exclaimed, and that’s what got reported. The B.C. Conservatives kicked their Boundary-Similkameen candidate out of the party because he wrote an article saying women shouldn’t choose to be single mothers. You can talk about child poverty, as long as you only discuss it based on federal statistics that do not measure poverty. Christy Clark started doing this as soon as she became B.C. Liberal leader, one of several issues where she dispensed with the facts and tried to copy a popular NDP stance instead. She was all about families, which can of course be single people, single parents or pretty well anything you want them to be. In fact the decline of the traditional family and the abdication of responsibility by many parents, fathers in particular, are central factors in the problem of poor and neglected children. But you can’t talk about that, at least not during elections. Whole areas of political discussion have devolved into euphemisms that are chosen because they can’t be defined. Everybody’s in favour of “affordable housing,” for instance. What they won’t admit is that this is code for subsidized

housing, because then they would have to talk about how much the subsidy is, and who has to pay for it. Good grief, that might raise the question of whether the state should be taking money away from some people and giving it to others so they can live where they otherwise couldn’t afford to live. We even have rules preventing the media from reporting polls on election day. People might be influenced by this, you see. If you tell them Party X is far ahead, they might stay home and mow the lawn instead. If you tell them someone is making a comeback, they might change their vote because they want to be on the winning side, or the one that has “momentum.” Just like any other sport. The news media are steadily losing influence with the public. There are many factors involved, including the vast array of information sources that are available at most people’s fingertips. Another factor is treating the public like they’re idiots. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

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We asked: What is your view on a ban on smoking in public parks?

I’d almost have to agree, and I’m a smoker. For the trash end of things and for concern for other people.

I’m mixed about people’s rights to smoke in public parks. It should be up to personal judgement.

John Musgrave Sooke

Bev McFadyn Sooke

Keep it simple I believe there is a simple solution to the use of the public boat ramp. The launch should be limited for the use of Sooke taxpayers only. Any Sooke taxpayer that wanted to use the ramp could obtain a visible permit from the Sooke District. This would be similar to how the launch is used in James Bay. The ramp is first come use only, for James Bay anglers only. For anyone else wanting to use a launch in Sooke there is Sunny Shores and Jock’s Dock. The tax payers of Sooke have already paid for this free boat ramp. Like I said, let’s keep it simple. Michael Allman Sooke

Make a West Coast plan

I have lived in Sooke for over 10 years and I recently had the opportunity to voice my opinion when public input was sought regarding a strategic plan for our community. Listening to what was put forward I felt those elected have laid a solid footing regarding fiscal responsibility and they intend to concentrate on the downtown core and the sidewalk issues which do need to come first. But I also felt unsure of what the focus is going forward. My wife and I have

I’m a rabid non-smoker, but it is out in the open. We can’t really take away the right of what people want. I’d prefer people not to smoke. But it is a little extreme.

I think people should be allowed to smoke in public parks, as long as they pick up their litter.

Judas with Hudson and Lexington Sooke

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No fishing John Broham, a resident at Kemp Lake wonders when the powers-that-be will fix the access to the lake. He has a neighbour with mobility issues who would love to access the lake to fish but cannot because of the rough access.

been fortunate to travel widely in Europe and North America. The communities that were doing well all had something unique or a focus, whether it was art, antiques, cultural, recreational etc., a brand so to speak. Chemainus and its famous murals and theatre are a great example of branding a small town. I don’t believe our community is looking for big box stores, major industry or manufacturing and I think we are already a jewel with so much to offer. So, what if we renamed our community Sooke Harbour? That says something already, making us stand out; and we could focus on the West Coast experience. We are adjacent to Victoria, and unlike Tofino and Ucluelet, we are nearby to it all. Maybe the Prestige could join in with the

look, a little cedar and maybe the front pillars could be new totem poles? Our art shows, symphony concerts, etc., already draw people in. Where we once hosted the International loggers sports days we could establish something new on a marine theme. Our new sidewalks and streetscape design could incorporate our West Coast and marine focus rather than be the same old cookie cutter design. Maybe an orca or minke whale skeleton in Ed Mcgregor Park or on the marine boardwalk. We already have the salmon interpretation centre and the Jack Brooks Hatchery, maybe the hatchery could be relocated to the Sooke flats as a major draw or a fish ladder around the Potholes to open up spawning grounds and

make a viewing station for the public. I realize many have likely worked on these ideas before, and have faced opposition. We are the quintessential West Coast experience and have so much to build upon; we are a natural jewel in the ruff. Does anybody else agree? Or maybe you could offer what your town would look like going forward. Norm Amirault Sooke

Obey the ‘dog’ bylaw The above-mentioned bylaw is titled Bylaw No 392: Animal Regulations, it makes for interesting reading. Three sections are worth reading, they are: Section 37 No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to be running at large in the District unless the

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dog is kept on a leash, tether or other suitable device, or is under the immediate care and control of a competent person. This means any dog can run at large anywhere in Sooke at anytime as long as its owner is nearby. That being the case, there is no need to even discuss the need or location for an off-leash dog park unless: “or is under the immediate care and control of a competent person.” is removed from Section 37. Section 42 No owner of an animal shall permit or cause the animal to cry, howl or bark in or on land in the District except land zoned agricultural if such crying, howling or barking disturbs or is liable to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of individuals or the public. Park land is not zoned agricultural and if barking, howling or crying is allowed, the district must insure

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Contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d from page 9 that people living near an off-leash dog park or walking in the proximity of such park are not liable to be disturbed. Â Â Section 44 Where an animal defecates on a highway, public place or lands of any person other than the owner of the animal, the person having care, custody, or control of the animal shall immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. Â This would also apply to a dog park. Â By the way, failure to comply with the abovementioned sections of the bylaw carries a fine of $100.00 The District of Sooke has announced a public open house for an offleash dog park for May 29 at 7 p.m. that does not allow much time to modify sections of the bylaw or to study the bylaw thoroughly and make sure that their proposals are in compliance. M. Beauchemin Sooke

Health alert Someone with a horse and a pig dumped a load of pig feces laced with manure in the Tugwell Road ditch, adjacent to the Slingsby Â Place stop sign. This ditch discharges into DeMamiel Creek. During the next rainy

spell, domestic water users may encounter a fecal coliform bloom. David Genn Resident Engineer Sooke

Are basin oysters safe?

Quotes from my recent correspondence with Kerry Marcus, Shellfish Aquaculture Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada:Â Â Â Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sooke Basin is closed to direct harvest of bivalves including clams and oysters due to levels of fecal contamination that requires additional management oversight.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clams have been harvested from Sooke Basin under special license for depuration, which is a method to ensure the shellfish are healthy for consumption. This occurs at federally registered shellfish processing plants on Vancouver Island and has been in place for many years in this area and in others.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oysters may also be harvested from such waters, again by special license, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;relayedâ&#x20AC;? (moved) to areas of

clean approved waters for specified times before being approved to go to the food market.â&#x20AC;? The article concerning the proposed oyster farm indicated, the Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souke cannot eat the clams because they are too contaminated. Is this due to a lack of awareness concerning federally regulated shellfish processing? Would not the oysters be just as contaminated as the clams? M. Jackson-Hughes Sooke

Deal with the parking Although I respect the diligent efforts of previous councils efforts to make decisions that were in their opinion in the best interest for Sooke, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue they repeatedly seem to neglect - parking. Why were the strict guidelines imposed on established businesses not enforced when the new boys came to town. It seems all we want to do is wheel and deal to get them to come to Sooke regardless of the considerations we have to give up. There is a lack of parking space for the majority of new

Pregnant? Live in the Sooke Area? We offer the following Prenatal Services: Group Classes for the expectant mother and her partner that

cover everything you need to know to prepare for labour, childbirth and your new baby. New classes May-June 2013

Additional support services offering one-to-one appointments, free prenatal vitamins, food vouchers, and bus tickets. Ongoing registration. Please call Sooke Family Resource Society Member of BC Association 250-642-5152 of Pregnancy Outreach Programs Or visit 2145 Townsend Rd, Sooke

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developments in Sooke which is obvious by all the residential parking on our streets, turning some of them into one lane access. Is this inconvenience really worth it for a couple of more dwelling units? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind â&#x20AC;&#x153;living with decisionsâ&#x20AC;? but when they combine with special favours and repetitive errors of judgement, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of hard to take. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a sign of weakness to admit to a mistake, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually the first step to fixing it. You can bet when one of Mrs. Lewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yummy recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first to admit it. Rod Nyberg Sooke Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Background on Guest Opinion contributor, May 8, pg. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think about the consequences of change.â&#x20AC;? Gwyn Morgan is the former chair of SNC Lavalin, and is a director on the boards of several other large corporations including EnCana Corporation. He has served as an advisor to Christy Clark.

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As a part of their Music Monday celebrations, choir students from Poirier elementary school took to the streets and sang their songs around town. They followed with their school song. Earlier that day, Poirier students sang via live broadcast with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

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What’s happening at Saseenos elementary school On April 15 - 19, Saseenos had a fantastic literacy week! One of the activities that took place during the week was the spell-a-thon.Thanks to the pledgers who helped our school raise $577.70. We also had a pajama day on the same day as our first pancake breakfast! The delicious breakfast was provided by the Lions Club. We give big thanks to them for giving us a great morning. Another activity was our book exchange. That’s

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about government. The Grade 3/4 class has a new student teacher who has brought them fun things to learn, like juggling! The Kindergarten class also has a new student teacher who has had a great time teaching them. The Grade 2 class has been growing Coho salmon eggs for the last four months. They recently went on a field trip to release them in Demamiel Creek for adulthood. They all loved the experience

of watching the salmon grow. On May 10 we had a talent show. All of the amazing performers were great while singing, playing an instrument, etc. Another fun event is the spring fair coming up on May 24. Some of the games that will be there are bouncy castle, cake walk, plinko, etc. Over the weeks we have had many Aboriginal oral storytellers. We have learned many fascinating things! Thanks to everyone who came.

Family dance at EMCS gym on Thursday Get on your dancin’ shoes, practice your favourite dance moves and get ready to rock! The Edward Milne Musical Theatre group is putting on a dance as a fundraiser of the musical theatre group made up of students from both the high school and Journey

middle school. The dance spectacular is on Thursday, May 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the EMCS gymnasium. The dance is not restricted to the older teens but will be a family dance and show. The EMCS Musical Theatre group will be performing some

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Dave BRIAN Brian DAVE reece REECE 1947 to 2013 1935 Dave Brian Reece was born in Victoria, BC on July 21, 1947. Dave passed away on May 10, 2013. Predeceased by his parents, Bob and Iris Reece, daughter Paula, son Justin and younger brother Richard, lovingly remembered by his wife Sherie, daughter Tammy (Arash), grandchildren, James, Dahrius, Layla, Cyrus, his siblings Alan (Rhonda), Sharon (Tero), Ken (Glenda), Rob (Karen), nieces and nephews. Dave lived a full and successful life. His working career saw him with the CP Railway where he acquired his first pet, a baby bear, later working for years in the Forest Industry and self-employed in landscaping. An active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Sooke, Dave enjoyed the comradeship of his fellow members. For years, an avid golfer with a small handicap, he captured prizes thoroughly enjoying the game. A wonderful father, grandpa and loving husband, Dave had many friends earning their respect for his great humor and pleasant helpful nature. He will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. A special thank you to Andy Carrier who stopped to assist Dave at risk to himself by trying to remove the ignition keys from the truck before it plunged down the ravine, to the Sooke Fire Rescue team and to the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital especially Brenda, Sarah and Sharon. Dave will be cremated and his ashes scattered as per his wishes. A reception to celebrate Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Sooke, 6726 Eustace Rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday May 18, 2013. Flowers gratefully declined. gratefully declined.

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NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at 4th Floor, 1007 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 before the 24th day of June, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which it then has notice. John R. Edgell Henning E. Norgaard Executors

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May is Asian Heritage month. In its honour, the Sooke Library Branch has invited Victoria author May Q. Wong to read from her book, A Cowherd in Paradise: From China to Canada on Saturday, May 18. May was born in the Montreal community around St. Urbain Street and Saint Lawrence Boulevard, known colloquially as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Main,â&#x20AC;? an immigration-based community made famous by Mordecai Richlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. This context nurtured Wongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong sense of community and interest in social justice, along with a personal commitment to remember past injustices to create a better future. Wong now lives in Victoria, her home since 1980. Her book tells her parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories from both countries, China and Canada, and how they were affected by Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, which was in effect until 1947. The context of Wongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community in Montreal gave her an empathetic multi-cultural understanding of immigrants fleeing their home countries in pursuit of a better future for their own families. In Wongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, her father, Wong Guey Dang, immigrated to Canada, and the Act of 1923 prevented him from bringing his wife, Jiang Tew Thloo. She raised her two children (Wongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older sister and brother) in rural China, barely eking out an existence until the rise of communism in 1949. In 1954, Wongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother made the difficult decision to leave her 19-year-old daughter (Wong Lai Quen) in China in order to accompany her sixyear-old son (Wong Yuet Wei, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robertâ&#x20AC;?) to Canada. As described by the Vancouver Island Regional Library, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this remarkable account, May Q. Wong follows the lives of Wong Guey Dang (19021983) and Jiang Tew Thloo (1911-2002). Married for over half a century, the couple was forced to live apart for 25 years because of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exclusionary immigration laws. In

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China, Ah Thloo struggled to survive natural disasters, wars, and revolutions: while in Canada, Ah Dang overcame discrimination to become a successful Montreal restaurateur.â&#x20AC;? Wong will be at the Sooke Regional Libraryand (hint for aspiring authors), in addition to her expertise on this fascinating history, also brings with her a wealth of experience in both writing and publishing a book. Wongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit to Sooke will also appeal to Sinophiles (people with a passion for anything Chinese) as her expertise includes a peek at life in China, behind the bamboo curtain, and what life was like for early Chinese immigrants in Canada. Following is a set of questions we put to Wong: SNM: How long did it take you to write your book? Wong: I started in 2004, after I retired from the Public Service. I completed a first draft in 2008 and started looking for agents (only three responded and none were accepting new clients). In 2009, I started looking for publishers (all three were interested). In 2010, I was told to chop 20 per cen, so I hired an editor. I submitted my manuscript in May 2010 and by July, had a contract. This led to several more months of Â editing. The book was published and released in April 2012. SNM: What inspired you to actually record these stories? Wong: My mother had been telling me these family stories all my life. She came to live with my husband and me and stayed for over 16 years, until the end of her life. She actually planted the seed to write the stories down, and we started recording her. The Harper government apology was being considered (she missed hearing it and receiving any compensation by a few years) and she wanted the next generation to know what it was like to be excluded from Canada and to have her family separated for a quarter of a century. My mother inspired all who met her. SNM: What authors have inspired you? Wong: I have very eclectic reading tastes.

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Early on, I was inspired by Han Suyin and Pearl S. Buck, whose stories of China reached such a wide audience. I love mysteries - P.D. James, Louise Penny; fan-

tasy - Anne McCaffrey, Guy Gavriel Kay; Jasper Fforde; epic fiction - Bryce Courteney Â mostly books that are well-written and deal with the human condition and the personal struggle to do the right thing. SNM: What was the most difficult story to tell? Wong: The most difficult story to tell was my parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding night. It was not easy to admit that my father beat his wife. SNM: What was the most personally pleasing?

Wong: I love the story about my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with her grandmother and the lessons she learned. SNM: How has your own family received this book? Wong: It has been ver y positively received. My sister is a main character, as much of the book is about how she was left behind. She was very pleased with the book and was proud to have had the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story told. My parents are both deceased, but I think they would be proud

of me. SNM: Are you planning on writing another one? Wong: Yes, I have been researching another social justice, human interest story, and there are a couple of irons in the fire. On May 18 Wong will be at the Sooke library, 2065 Annamarie Rd. between 1 and 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. To register, or for more information, please call the Sooke Library at 250-642-3022.

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Saving seeds for ourselves and the world Earlier this spring I sowed more than 50 tomato seeds and (yikes!) every single one germinated. I’ll probably hold onto fewer than a dozen because of limited space in my wee greenhouse and less than stellar out-in-the-open success rates. No matter. Opportunities abound for divesting oneself of seedling overflow – family, friends, community gardens, organizations’ plant sales, etc. Besides, when seeds are saved (and therefore free and plentiful), it’s genuinely satisfying watching them sprout and grow into healthy seedlings. I don’t know much about collecting seeds, other than that they need to be from open-pollinated plants rather than hybrids if you want a true offspring of the parent plant. To me, reproducing something that you really like (and does well in your conditions) seems the whole point of saving seeds, especially for the vegetable garden. Many (if not most) of the flowers and vegetables available at garden stores today are hybrids, i.e. plants produced through careful and deliberate (and often multiple) cross-pollination to showcase selected characteristics in their first year. Granted, hybridization offers many benefits (e.g., improvements in yield, beauty, disease resistance, nutritional value, ability to withstand unfavourable environmental conditions), but it also has significant shortcomings (e.g., sterility or unpredictable reproducibility, genetic erosion, higher cost). The loss of genetic diversity in food over the past 50 years has been huge. Large-scale commercial growers continue to plant fewer and fewer varieties of crops. The major seed producers from which they buy rely on hybridization and genetic modification for economic success. This increasing dependence on a narrowing range of specialized seeds has increased international concern about potentially devastating consequences of massive crop failures due to disease, pests or climate change. Locally, however, we can help preserve plant diversity simply by saving and planting heirloom seeds. Robin Sturley, owner/operator of Edible Earth Seeds in Duncan, insists that “saving your own vegetable and flower seed is rewarding and easy to do.” Robin is a young agrarian passionate about preserving food biodiversity. She is also this month’s speaker at the Sooke Garden Club. Please join us Wed. May 22, 7:30 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Townsend Road. Also on the agenda: parlour show and spring plant sale. New members are always welcome. Membership is $15 and can be purchased at the door. For more information, email: sookegardenclub@yahoo.ca or phone Rose at 250-642-5509. Submitted by Loretta Fritz

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Notice of Public Hearings Public Hearing 1 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Otter Point Fire Hall Located at: 3727 Otter Point Road, Otter Point, BC On: Monday, May 27, 2013 starting at 7pm To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3872 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 116, 2013.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 3872 is to amend Bylaw No. 2040, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, by creating a new Rural Residential 3 Kennel (RR-3K) zone, and deleting lands from the Rural Residential 3 (RR-3) zone, and adding to the Rural Residential 3 Kennel (RR-3K) zone for the purpose of permitting a kennel on Lot 1, Section 31, Otter District, Plan 25582, except Plan VIP63956 (2276 Kemp Lake Road), as shown on the map below. The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3872 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Planning Office, 2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from May 8 to May 27, 2013, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf. Written submissions should be sent to the Juan de Fuca Planning Office, by mail to Box 283, Sooke, BC V9Z 0S9; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax at 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on May 27, 2013 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3872 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice. For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.1500 local 206. S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer Public Hearing 2 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Otter Point Fire Hall Located at: 3727 Otter Point Road, Otter Point, BC On: Monday, May 27, 2013 after the close of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 3872 To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3873 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 117, 2013.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 3873 is to amend Bylaw No. 2040, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, by creating a new Rural Residential A Kennel (RR-AK) zone, and deleting lands from the Rural Residential A (RR-A) zone, and adding to the Rural Residential A Kennel (RR-AK) zone for the purpose of permitting a kennel on Lot 28, Section 15, Otter District, Plan VIP87643 (3312 Otter Point Road), as shown on the map below. The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3873 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Planning Office, 2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from May 8 to May 27, 2013, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf.

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Written submissions should be sent to the Juan de Fuca Planning Office, by mail to Box 283, Sooke, BC V9Z 0S9; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax at 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on May 27, 2013 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.

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Sports & Recreation Thunder-MiTes go Two by Two

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Please send sports tips to Britt Santowski at: news@sookenewsmirror.com

Sooke youth places first in Tacoma City half marathon

Britt Santowski photo

Sooke Thunder-Mites 1 (9 and 10) co-eds faced off against Langford in the two-by-two co-ed weekend. Mites are players born in 2003 and 2004, and scores are not kept in games before the long weekend. Players rotate positions, and, according to their website, “The program is geared to what the kids can do and enjoy at a given age.” Here, Risto Ringma #6, pitches the ball. “The kids ages 8-10 are still learning the fundamentals of the game and we are trying to give them the most positive experience, sportsmanship and fun so they can come back year after year,” says Vickie Stehle, mother of Katrina Stehle, here playing catcher in jersey #5.

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Sooke’s own Wyatt Church, age 15, ran the Tacoma City half marathon on May 5, and placed first in his age division, the 15 - 19 category. Wyatt’s overall time was 1:40:21, which placed him at an impressive 49th over all. There were 1049 runners, with an average completion time of 2:19:27. with notes from Len Church

Peewee Seahawks stumble versus Warriors The Sooke PeeWee Seahawks football team played hard on Mother’s Day but came up short against the Westside Warriors in Langford. The offense got a spark to start the sec-

ond half when Bailey McMillan, starting his second game at quarterback, completed a long catch-and-run score to first-year player Madison Foster. She got behind the coverage, hauled in

the arcing spiral and outran the defence to the end zone for her first career touchdown. Despite some rainy weather McMillan threw the ball well in the second half, con-

necting with Alec Mackenzie, Matt Holmes and Eddie George. The offensive line did a nice job giving him time in the pocket, anchored by centers Jordan Schutt and Nathan Eldridge.

Defensively, Gabe Christie had his strongest game of the year, getting pressure on the Westside quarterback and being in on a couple of tackles. Logan Winger continued his outstanding

first season making numerous open-field tackles on the Warriors’ top running back, one of the best players in the league. The Seahawks get a bye over the long weekend and hope to

come back fresh and healthy for the final two games of the regular season. By Nathan Lowther

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Congratulations to Maja Olcen who has been nominated as our SEAPARC Star. She is four years old and attends the Sooke Montessori Pre-school. Maja loves learning about Science and is eager to learn French like her big brother. Maja is a very good swimmer and is currently registered in the Whale level. She swims comfortably in the deep end and can go off the diving board without a life jacket! She was proud to tell us that she finally learned how to ride a two-wheeler, and a little bird told us that it took a Dairy Queen Kit Kat Blizzard to convince her to do it. She is in her second year of Ballet and is looking forward to playing an alien in this year’s recital. Her hobbies include quilting, sewing, and gardening, cooking with Mom and helping Papa with the boat. She likes fishing; and her brother Tavis told us that she helped her Papa reel in a salmon on one of their fishing trips. Maja loves travelling with her family and has enjoyed trips to Hawaii and Idaho. She is looking forward to another trip to Hawaii with her relatives (and especially her favourite cousin Joss). When we asked what else she is good at doing, her brother piped up quickly to tell us that she is a very fast runner. She was described as a funny, polite and sweet little girl who listens well and loves her brother. Maja has been coming to SEAPARC since she was a baby and it’s been nice watching her grow up, we think you are awesome Maja, thank-you for being our SEAPARC Star!

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Firefighter’s Fitness Challenge

Sooke Basketball hosts Denmark Challenge Britt Santowski photo

Players on May 9 game jump high to gain control of the basketball. Trevor Bligh is organizing a men’s basketball tournament, the Denmark Challenge. It will feature teams from Sooke, Westshore, Mill Bay, Bayside and, yes, Denmark. This tournament will take place on May 24 and 25. Currently, Bligh is looking for volunteers to assist in billeting some Danish basketball players from May 23 to 26. If you can help, please contact him by email at theblighs@gmail.com

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Shane Cyr (l) from the Colwood and Rene Lacerte (r) from Duncan competed in Sooke’s Firefighters’ Fitness Challenge. On their Facebook page, the Sooke Fire Rescue Service reported it was a great success.

Revving Reverand’s biker blessing Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

This year’s fifth annual Biker Blessing, held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, was well attended. Host Reverend GorBritt Santowski photo

Rev. Kouwenberg leads the bikers on their ride.

don Kouwenberg said this is an annual event where bikers are blessed, wishing them a safe riding season. He went on to say everyone is welcome at this annual event. This year’s ride included bikers from Nanaimo’s Blue Knights, Victoria’s BC Chapter of the Gold Wing road rider’s association, Christian

Motorcycle Association and a number of other individuals and groups. Last year, some members from Hell’s Angels were at the blessing. The event is sponsored by the elders of the church and the Canadian Bible Society. After Saturday’s blessing, about 50 bikers pushed off for a safe group ride.

Mother’s Day kinder to moms than Atom Seahawks submitted photo

Seahawks give a heart-felt Mother’s Day cheer in honour of their moms, lead by Coach Andy Carrier. Pictured also is Marnie-Lynne, Andy’s wife.

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The final 32-nil score for the Warriors did not show the aggressive, intensive play of our Seahawk’s defense team, led by L.P. Gagnon and Ben Powers with over 10 massive tackles. Jacob Daly, Spencer Logan, Owen Cheng, and Malik Youla along with cornerback extraordinaire Quinn McDonald prowled the field. Together with Nakoda Ward they stumped the league leading Warrior’s offense. Offense sputtered though with a lack of O-line blocking highlighted by rowdy Riley Stratton catching his first ball of the campaign. Caleb Carrier and Spencer Logan had plays as team pivot. With quite Doing It Right with a few successful runs by Hunter NIcks, Jared Steele, Owen Cheng, Jacob Barney, Grayson Hoolaef and Kieran Franklin, the offense failed to score this day. They now have two weeks off with next game against our arch-rivals Saanich Wolverines. By Andy Carrier

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British Columbians use more water than British Columbians use more water than other Canadians. other Canadians. A toilet that continues to run after flushing can A toilet that continues to run after flushing can waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year. waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week. watering lightly several times a week.

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Paying witness to a disappearing narrative Pirjo Raits

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To speak of things that happened in residential schools only brings them back into focus and many who were sent to these places rarely talk about their experiences. Hearing his father’s stories for the first time affected Carey Newman in a very different way. His father Victor had always protected his children from the reality that was residential school and only told the funny stories. But when the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada held a community event in Victoria, Victor finally opened the door into his past. “One of the things that seemed to touch him was when he started to talk about when he was first taken and they shaved off his hair,” said Carey. It was, in many ways, “taking the Indian out of the child.” The emerging stories deeply affected the younger Newman and led to the idea of a project where reconciliation was the theme. Both Newmans are wellknown Kwagiulth artists and master carvers with a wide body of private and public work. “I thought of a blanket and I realized it should include the idea of reconciliation, parts of buildings, parts of churches, government buildings and other related structures,” said Newman. The project

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Carey Newman works on the base of the Witness Blanket. is called “Witness Blanket.” The sole purpose is to stand in eternal witness to the effect of the Indian residential school era. As the children sent to these schools were “broken” so are the places they were sent to. The crumbling buildings of authority mirror the lose of language, pride and family for those sent to the residential schools. A blanket is a universal symbol of protection and for First Nations people it identifies who they are and where they are from. They wear them for ceremony and give them as gifts. “Blankets protect our young and comfort our elders,” states the project’s website. Newman wants to “weave” a blanket from those stories and pieces of residential school history. He sees a large scale art installation that will stand as a national monument to recognize the atrocities of the residential school era while honouring the

children and symbolize ongoing reconciliation. From the 19th century until the last school closed in 1996, 150,000 Aboriginal, Inuit and Metis children attended these schools across Canada. The goal of the project is to collect 2,500 pieces of history for the Witness Blanket. Those pieces can be shingles, bricks, mortar, wood, photos, writings or any fragment that speaks of the time and place of residential schools.A team of six, including Newman, will travel on gathering trips to different parts of Canada. “We would certainly like to see widespread participation and have the public engage all across the country, all ages and backgrounds,” said Newman. “It is open to anybody who has connection or want to participate in any way.” Newman said people can contribute items that may have kept from those days and this can include stories of what happened.

They are building a virtual version of the blanket, an exact replica. People will be able to click on an image and interact in a different way that with the physical blanket. “With the blanket I can hopefully make a powerful legacy but I can’t put all (the stories) into it. This will be another dimension crossing the boundaries between art and digital media,” said Newman. “It means anyone can visit the blanket.” The stories, which won’t be part of the Witness Blanket itself, will be there for posterity. Stories like the ones Carey got to hear from his father. Victor got kicked out of residential school in Mission when the guys got together to get into the wine cellar. The smallest of the group was sent in through a window and pulled out some holy wine. They went into a field and under an apple tree they polished off the wine. When they

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were found out, he’s not sure how many others were kicked out of residential school. That’s one of humourous stories Carey’s father tells. “That’s a lighthearted impression of dad at residential school,” said Newman. “He had his own rebellious way of dealing with it.” The others weren’t so funny. Newman said Victor spent a long time protecting his children from it. “He recorded his story for me, some of them for the first time. I heard things I never got to hear or feel — all the negative and bad things I knew were out there.” He said he did a research paper in college on residential schools and his father never wanted to talk about it and he never did until recently. Carey wants to find that apple tree and find a piece of it to put into the blanket. The story of having his dad’s hair shaved off has touched the

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Newman clan and both of Carey’s sisters, Ellen and Marion, agreed to grow their hair for a year and the braids will be on the last part of the blanket. The Witness Blanket project is funded through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada. Part of the funding was set aside by a court ruling to do with reconciliation, said Newman. For people interested in being a part of the Witness Blanket, they can log onto the website at: www.witnessblanket.ca, on Facebook or email: info@witnessblanket.ca. The team will travel to every province and territory at least once. “This is truly a national project in scope,” said Newman. With a strong belief in the importance of tradition, Carey is active within his culture, a role for which he has been given the traditional name Ha-yalth-kingeme. Under the influence and support of his father and mother, Carey developed his artistic ability and cultural knowledge from an early age. His father Victor, his great, great grandfather Charlie James, and his great aunt Ellen Neel, all renowned wood carvers, each contribute to the artistry in his blood. In 2008 both Newmans travelled with the Spirit Pole all across British Columbia. People in communities all across the province were invited to carve on the pole, which now resides in Duncan, B.C. Carey created four large panels for the 2010 Olympic games.

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On May 3 of this year Pete Seeger celebrated his 94th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, we invite you to join us for this Saturday’s monthly coffee house featuring The Flying Accusations and special musical guests in a celebration of life and music of Pete Seeger. The Flying Accusations are Robert McCourty, Chuck McCandless. Dave Young and Michael Nicholls. In addition to being America’s best-loved folksinger and an untiring environmentalist, Pete Seeger is a national treasure. He has been at the forefront of the labor movement, the struggle for Civil Rights, the peace and anti-war movements, and the fight for a clean world. He has been a beacon for hope for millions of people all over the world. Once blacklisted from national television for being unafraid to voice his opinions, he was given the nation’s highest artistic honors at the Kennedy Center in December 1994. In January 1996 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Not long from now, the children will be out of school and will be scattered throughout summer. But watch! Their excited and hope-filled faces won’t last long. This change will not be due to their activities, but to over half of all that’s said daily in the form of negative criticism which wears us all down. No wonder self-confidence is eroded and for many never fully regained.

Indeed, only 10% of our potential is ever reached. It makes you wonder: how has my face changed over the years? Does my smile make it to my eyes these days? Do I have the kind of joy I see in kids, fresh out of school?

Although he left Harvard during his second year, in the spring of 1996 he was awarded the Harvard Arts Medal, presented annually to a Harvard graduate who has made an important contribution to the arts. He won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album of 1996 in February 1997 for his Living Music recording Pete. At the end of April 1999, he traveled to Cuba to accept the nation’s highest honor for “his humanistic and artistic work in defense of the environment and against racism.” In April 2000, he was named one of America’s Living Legends by the Library of Congress. The recognition of Pete Seeger’s invaluable contribu-

there, first in a trailer and then in a log cabin they built themselves using instructions from library books. Pete Seeger wrote Where Have All The Flowers Gone in 1955 and following his tradition and style Saturday evening’s performance will be presented as a sing along. “Participation! It’s what my work has been about” said Pete. So we hope you will participate. Please join us this Saturday, May 18 for a wonderful night of the music of Pete Seeger as presented by The Flying Accusations. As always, doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30 and our feature at 9. Dave Gallant

tions to American culture and 21st century. He won a Grammy Award in 2008 for his Appleseed Recording, Pete Seeger: At 89, and again in 2011 for his Tomorrow’s Children album. Seeger was chosen to sing at the January 2008 inauguration of President Barack Obama, where he sang all of the verses to Woody Guthrie’s iconic This Land is Your Land. Seeger lives in Beacon, New York. He remains very engaged politically and maintains an active lifestyle in the Hudson Valley Region of New York, especially in the nearby City of Beacon, New York. He and his wife of 60 years, Toshi purchased their land in 1949 and lived

How easily some surrender, giving themselves to others, one way or another; and this process was taught. But one of our God given gifts is that we are good learners and that we can choose to start again. Why even in the most desperate of circumstances, a smile will re-assure. If someone has faith in you, then you can meet challenges and believe in yourself. And with that you have power! When we help give others this power much can be accomplished; the odds can be overcome. Eliminate the negative! Any negative word you find yourself using today, especially the one you don’t even speak out loud, your selftalk, take note and replace it with a positive one. Change your attitude, change you life! And give this gift to others by the way you call yourself and all ofGod’s children to greatness. God gave you that power and you were created to use it!

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Sausage Rounds 500g ..............................................

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Pickles 1L

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210g

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Paper Towels

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No fault with Fawlty Towers 3 SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

Have you ever been in the presence of people who really love their work? Ever hung around folks who made you laugh until your belly hurt? Ever been at a show that makes you check your own reality at the door so you can fully engage in the absurdity of someone else’s? Magical, isn’t it? The Sooke Harbour Players are about to offer you all of the above and then some, in their upcoming two-episode, two-hour Fawlty Towers production. Audiences will be treated to a top-notch performance by John Bidner, who portrays Basil’s conniving and cheap-ish mannerisms with full John-Cleese-ish gusto. Bidner is capable of flipping through emotional extremes as easily as leafing through a catalogue. In her portrayal of frontdesk clerk Polly, Nicole Syrard expertly combines the inefficiency of an under-utilized desk clerk distracted by her

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An animated Basil (John Bidner) gets trapped in a web of his own making. own personal needs and interests. Manuel, played by Doug Inkpen, effectively bumbles through his own big dreams while coping with language barriers. Basil’s wife, Sybil, will be played by Sarah Wiford. Other cast members (and there are 10 in total) are equally engaging, each bringing their gift of talent into the spotlight. Additionally, director Steve Anderson notes, “Halfway through the show there will also be a ‘Fawlty Towers Jr’ skit, with an all teenage cast. Young expe-

rienced actors performing a shortened pro-level skit version of ‘Basil the Rat’. Yes, ‘little Basil’, ‘little Manuel’, etc. Kind of like ‘Little Archie.’” Finding people willing to risk the dreaded fear of performing on stage along with the supporting crew is always a bit of a challenge. “Getting cast can sometimes be tough but the behind-thescenes people can also be tough to get!” said director Steve Anderson. “Those who are excited about help-

ing out with production, marketing, sponsorships, etc are very much needed with Sooke Harbour Players.” In previous years, the Fawlty Towers productions as offered up as dinner theatre. At $45 each, tickets were costly and space was limited. And in both years, the performance sold out. This year, the decision was made to increase the show’s accessibility. It will be offered up as a theatre production only, bringing the price down to $20 per seat. This also allowed the show to move to EMCS, increasing capacity from just under 100 up to 350 per show. This way, explains Anderson, “more people could see the show,

it can be a bigger show, and it’s more affordable.” If you saw the show in previous years, this year’s show offers twice the laughs at only half the price. And if you haven’t yet experienced the tremendous talents of Sooke’s creative forces, now is the time as it’s never been more affordable. The Sooke Harbour Players are all motivated by a deep love of theatre. “And,” adds John Bidner, “it’s just such a damn fine show.” Tickets available at Shoppers Drug Mart, People’s Drug Mart, Stick in the Mud, and the Sooke River Store and Grill, Bill’s Food & Feed, Langford Serious Coffee and the Westshore Town Centre.

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How to care for your septic system. CRD Parks & Environmental Services invites you to participate in a free Septic Savvy workshop on how to care for your septic system. Learn how to protect the local environment and your health while saving money. Sooke Location: SEAPARC Recreation Centre 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 Time: 2 pm to 4:30 pm One lucky attendee will win $75 off the cost of your next pump out! Pre-registration is required. Please phone 250.360.3030 or email hotline@crd.bc.ca to register. Stay informed. A bylaw is in effect in Saanich, Colwood, Langford and View Royal for regular maintenance. www.crd.bc.ca/septic

CALLING ALL STUDENTS !! Sooke News Mirror and the Sooke Region Historical Society invite students resident in the region from East Sooke to Port Renfrew to enter a competition answering this question:

“EXPLAIN WHY NATURAL BEACHES ARE IMPORTANT FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE” $50.00 PRIZES (5) to be awarded by Sooke Lions Club for the winning essays selected from each elementary grade—1,2,3,4,5 (Essays should be from 50 –150 words) $50.00 PRIZES (3) to be awarded by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 for the winning essays selected from each middle school grade-6,7,8 (Essays should be from 100 to 300 words) $100.00 PRIZE (1) to be awarded by Sooke Community Association for the winning essay selected from high school grade level student entries (Essays should be from 200 to 400 words) Entry deadline: Friday May 31, 2013—Deliver to Sooke Region Museum or to Sooke News Mirror. Queries?—250-642-6351 AWARDS PRESENTATIONS—OPEN HOUSE AT THE MUSEUM, JUNE 23RD Essay Entry form Name __________________________________Phone ____________ Address __________________________________________________ Grade level _____________________________ Age _____________ (Home schoolers included)

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