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Annual outdoor concert set for July 14 at Ed Macgregor Park.

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Another view of the Spit

Whiffin Spit, as seen from East Sooke, is a favourite place for locals and visitors to stroll along the water.

New library for Sooke not on the priority list Pirjo Raits

Sooke News Mirror

Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne is a bit perturbed at the apparent hesitation of the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board to build a new library in Sooke. At one time Sooke was high up on the priority list for a new facil-

ity, but now it appears Sooke is at least sixth on the list. In 2011 Sooke was at the top of the list and for some reason has been shuttled lower down on the priority list. In a letter to the VIRL Milne states that a current tax increase in the VIRL five-year

plan levies a 6.5 per cent increase in taxes to Sooke. Milne said increases of this magnitude are not sustainable. The district five-year budget shows $456,770 being paid in 2013 for library services. The library is currently located in a small building on Anna Marie Road.

Now, said Milne, the VIRL wants the district to acquire land for a new library building. “The ground rules seem to have changed,” said Milne at the council meeting on July 8. “Historically the library board would acquire the property.” The library in Sooke is funded by both the

District of Sooke and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Milne will be sending a strongly worded letter to the VIRL asking some tough questions. Councillor Rick Kasper agreed with Milne and said the letter was “long overdue.” In other council news, the district

was informed by Ellen Smith (Jock’s Dock) that a total of $546.50 was received from boat launch fees over the year and almost the whole sum was given to charity, the Sooke Food Bank and the Charters River Salmon Enhancement Centre. Councillor Herb Haldane stated that this

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was a “far cry from being a cash cow.” He said it was still a huge task to come up with funds to make this a viable operation. A decision has not yet been made as to how the public boat launch will be operated and by whom, although a Request For Proposal brought in two options.

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Your Community Food Store SOOKE

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6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

“Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974”

We reserve the right to limit quantities

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$11.00/kg ..................................................... Fresh Canadian

Chicken Wings

449

Tenderloin $ $9.90/kg...............

New Zealand

/lb $6.59/kg

Fresh Lamb Loin Chops $

Bacon

/ea

Fresh

7.69/kg

Bacon

375g......................

$ 49

$ 99 /100g

Basa Fillets 700g

/100g

$ 99

/ea

Cheese Puffs

Red Bull

155-198g

Energy Drinks 250 ml........ Santa Cruz or Knudsen

Nourishing Drinks 355 ml

2 $ 69 2 2/ 00 5

Whole Alternatives Organic

+ dep

Microwave Popcorn 3x85g Van’s Gluten-Free

Frozen Waffles 255-269g ..

+ dep

29 ea

McCain

Traditional Crust Pizza 416g

Tasty Taters 1 kg .......................... Old South

Orange Juice 283 ml................ Gold Rush

279 ea

Island Farms

Island Farms Chocolate OR Vanilla Plus Ice Cream 1.65L ........................

Island Farms

3 Island Farms $ 99 Cream Cheese 1 kg ........................ 6 Island Farms, Large Brown $ 99 Free-Range Eggs Dozen ............... 4 Kraft Singles $ 99 Cheese Slices 500g ........................ 4 Chocolate Milk 2L ......................

Hash Brown Potatoes 750g

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3 $ 69 1 $ 69 1 $ 99 3 $

$ 49

Vanilla Plus Yogurt 2/ 00

650g

Old Fashioned

Ham Per 100 g

Per 100 g

Potato Salad

Pickled

Kalamata Olives Asparagus

129

500 ml

49 /ea

with Egg Per 100 g

Best Value

99¢

Pepsi Cola

100-214g Reg or mini

169

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70-94’s

Alfredo Sauce

2’s

49 ea

70-80’s

69¢

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Munchie Mix

100g

179

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Dry Roasted Mixed Nuts

20’s, All Varieties

289 ea

Beck’s non-alcohol 6x330 ml

799

99 69¢ ¢

Raisin Bread

454 g

Butter Flake

Buns 6’s

Salad Dressing 475ml

279

Kraft Bulls Eye

BBQ Sauce 425 ml

279

Beemaid

Liquid Honey

750g

499

Motts

Clamato Juice

2.54L

449

6’s

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Pringles

Potato Chips 150-182g

189

229

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Black Forest

Herb

Blueberry

Scones

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Kraft, Pourable

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Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts

Tea Bags

12’s

Classico

Twinnings

213 ml

1.6-1.8 kg

199

Beer

85g

Rice Cakes

170g

594g

680g

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White Tuna

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600

$ 99 Gold Seal Solid or Flaked

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Pepsi Cola

100g

Cap’n Crunch Cereal 350g .............

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Voets Coffee

100g

39¢ /lb

10 oz

Bulk Foods

500

85g

Sour Soothers

86¢/kg

300g

6x113g

Goat Feta in 29 Brine $ 99

Healthy Choices in our

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600g, All Varieties

Standard Size

Caesar Salad Mix

Cauliflower

945ml

Early Potatoes

58g

Dad’s

/lb

Taylor Farms

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2/ 00

410 ml

600

Blueberries

170g

Apple Dessert

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79¢

California Organic

129

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Potato Chips

400

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2 lb bag

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189

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Ruffles XL

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Fresh Mint

Apples

Carrots

/lb

B.C. Grown

Beans

Organic Gala

California Organic Cello

Green Peppers

/lb

Hot Cereal 680g...........................

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Spritzers 311 ml ........................... Rumble

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Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free

3 59¢ $ 79 2

Ketchup

$ 69

California Jumbo

$ 99 /ea

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B.C. Grown

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340g

/lb

Heinz Squeeze

Barb’s Bakery

Tomatoes

86¢/kg

Frozen

Halibut Fillets

Tree of Life

796 ml

/lb

/ea 375g ..................... Butterball, Regular or Less Salt

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B.C. Cherry on the Vine

Green Cabbage

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Organic Tomatoes

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Sockeye Fillets

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399 Ham Steaks $349

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Ripple Creek, Smoked

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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, July10, 2013

Up Sooke Ten Thousand hours

Stinking FiSh ArtiStS Opening receptiOn July 13, 2 - 5 p.m. ShOw runS July 11 August 4. the MetchOSin Art gallery (4495 happy Valley rd.) is pleased to welcome back the Stinking Fish artists, a diverse group of artists and artisans from across Metchosin and east Sooke. returning Are MAny of the artists people have come to know and love, but also expect to see some new faces.

Book a TaBle

the All SOOke Arts and crafts club is now taking applications for their non-profit tables for the november christmas craft show. the ShOw runS nov 15-17 at the Sooke community hall. please contact nancy at nvbennett@shaw. ca for details.

WeaTher

the Sun will be shining for the foreseeable future. remember your sunscreen.

Thumbs up tO All the folks who organized and helped at the canada Day celebrations. it was a great success once again.

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Get ready for the fair! Ida McDonald, president of the Sooke Fall Fair Society, shows off the 2013 Sooke Fall Fair cataloque. The covers show many of the cataloques printed over the last 100 years. The fair takes place on September 7 and 8 at the Soke Community Hall.

recognized worldwide as a desirable destination Sooke Harbour House one of the best Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

A little gem in Sooke has once again been selected by the tourism radar. The Sooke Harbour House is one of the top 500 world’s best hotels, as selected by Travel and Leisure. “This would never be possible if Sinclair and I didn’t have the back up of our staff,” says co-owner Frédérique Philip. Located near the gateway of Whiffen Spit, the Sooke Harbour House is a 28-room hotel that features local art and beach-front access, for anyone wanting to experience West Coast living in luxury. Their restaurant is equally spectacular. “Internationally

renowned and award winning, featuring the freshest of local seafood, meats and produce, paying special attention to supporting our local farmers, gardeners and fishermen,” details their website at sookeharbourhouse. com. “Our chefs use our certified organic herb and flower garden, also a part of our edible landscape, to create what is known as some of Canada’s finest cuisine.” There were 11 hotels recognized in Canada, including Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton and Vancouver’s Shangri-La Hotel. Travellers responded to a questionnaire developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, and respondents were screened. Hotels were considered for their rooms and facilities, location, service, and restaurant/food value. The Sooke Harbour House achieved the top 500 in 2007, 2008, 2010,

and again this year. They’ve also been recognized as one of the World’s Best Hotels in 2007, 2009 and 2012. The inn is currently on the market for approx. $5.9 million. Britt Santowski photo

Frederique Philip, third from left, is surrounded by her staff.

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From Sunriver to High River Locals organize bottle drive to help flood victims Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

A local resident is doing what she can to help the people in High River, Alberta, deal with their ongoing recovery from the recent floods. On Sunday, July 14, Jamie Newman will be accepting bottles at her house, 6488 Cedarview Place in Sunriver, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. These bottles will be converted to cash, and the funds will be directly donated to a church in High River, so they can pass along the proceeds to where they are most needed. Newman is motivated to do something on their behalf as she comes from High River, and her mother and grandmother are still living there. “My grandma’s house was severely damaged;

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Jamie Newman (left) and Tara Ferguson (right), together with team of tiny helpers, are aspiring to deliver flyers announcing the bottle drive to all houses in Sunriver. my mom’s was saved by luck,” said Newman. “I wanted more than anything to go and help rebuild and lend a helping hand, but bringing my small children to a disaster zone is not feasible or safe. This is my

way of helping.” She has distributed a flyer and a garbage bag (for collection purposes) to all the houses in Sunriver. Ideally, people can deliver their bottles to Newman, but failing that, if you

have a lot of bottles and no means to deliver, contact her at jnewman430@gmail.com, and she will arrange to come and pick up your contribution. Living on an earthquake default like we

Farmhouse recipe: Rhubarb coffee cake Farmhouse

I had a local fellow come looking for just enough rhubarb to make rhubarb coffee cake. We had a little chat and found he was a prairie boy and he had a hankering for some rhubarb coffee cake, which I remember my mom making when the neighbours were coming for coffee or the Watkin’s man was expected. The Watkin’s man became quite round with all the ladies testing out their baking on him. Here is the recipe I remember 7x2.5 beltone

and make when the first fruit is ready, the rhubarb. Wash and chop about 2 lbs. of rhubarb. Put the chopped rhubarb in a medium size cake pan. Sprinkle 1 cup brown sugar on the rhubarb and cube 1/4 cup of butter and spread over sugar and rhubarb. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. Beat together in a separate bowl; 1/4 cup butter or oil, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sugar, pinch of salt and vanilla. Add 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, alternately with 1 cup of milk, more or less to make the dough a little less stiff than regular cake batter. Spread

the dough over the rhubarb and bake at 350’F for about an hour, until the rhubarb juice bubbles up through the batter. Remove from oven and serve warm

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do here in the Juan de Fuca area has us prepared — at least mentally if not actually — for an emergency. And should it happen here, it would be nice if others would reach out to help us. So consider this an advance deposit in the Karma bank. And if you don’t believe in Karma, just view it as a random act of kindness. “My goal is to provide some relief to local people in the town of High River that have nothing. My goal is to show people we care and they have support. High River was a beautiful quaint little town. I hope that someday soon it can regain that same reputation and be a stronger community.” When you bring your bottles to Newman’s on Saturday, you will be contributing to the neighbourly act, helping another community in a time of need. news@sookenews mirror.com

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Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

It’s supposed to be a long, hot and dry summer. Besides being wary of bears and cougars, the other thing you have to keep in mind when you’re camping in our fine parks is proper management of your campfire. If you need incentive, look in your wallet. If you have some in there, look at the money. And, if you need to, think about the pleasure of keeping it for your own living needs. On the flip side, consider burning it. Which is what you will essentially be doing if you disregard any burning restrictions. Contravening a fire prohibition can cost you $345. If your contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, that number goes up to $10,000 AND you may

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French Beach has fire pits for picnics. be ordered to pay all associated firefighting costs. If convicted in court, the maximum fine is $100,000 and one year in jail. According to the District of Sooke’s bylaws, Open Air Fire refers to the “burning or combustion of any material or substance in the open air outdoors, not including Incinerators or Burning Barrels.”

Open fires are not permitted in the months of June through September. Outdoor fires in fire pits, elsewhere referred to as campfires, are allowed, provided the following conditions exist: The masonry or metal fire pit does not exceed 24 inches in diameter. The fire pit is at least 20 feet away from prop-

erty lines and buildings. The fire pit is at least 10 feet away from all grasses, shrubs, wood, or other combustable materials A garden hose or other water source is readily available as the fire burns. The fire is fully extinguished by 1:00 a.m. BC Wildfire Management Branch further recommends that fires

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not be lit in strong winds, or when strong winds are forecast. If you are so inclined, other fines are available. Failure to report a fire will cost you $115. Dropping or mishandling a burning substance, or not properly extinguishing a burning substance (including cigarettes) will set you back $173. Failure to comply with a fire restriction will empty another $345 from your wallet. To stay informed of the latest conditions and restrictions for your area, contact the BC Wildfire Management Branch. They can be found online bcwildfire.ca, or you can call the Coastal Fire Centre (located in Parksville) at 250-951-4222. The District of Sooke can help you navigate through local regulations, at sooke.ca or 250-642-1634.

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Fashion show for charity surpasses goal On a perfect summer afternoon, La Petite Boutique put on a catwalk of a fashion show, along with a bake sale and auction, to raise funds for the Sooke Food Bank. In total, $915 were raised ($815 from the fashion show, and $100 from the Karate club). “I am so happy we were able to raise such a big amount for the food bank,” said Ashley Manning, co-coordinator of the event and creator of the candy fashions. “It far surpassed our goal of $500 that we had.”

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Communes that sprang up throughout North America in the years after World War II were hardly a new phenomenon. In our own little corner of the woods we had a group in the 1920s that encompassed about 400 souls. They first set up a substantial camp town that was spread throughout the Whiffin Spit, Nordin Road and Wright Road area. While many lived in tents, they also built a two-storey tabernacle, or meeting house. Much has been written about the Standfast Bible Student colony, or Star Construction Company. They were part of an international movement of scattered groups of individuals who came together to give up their worldly possessions and share communal living while awaiting “the Second Coming.” The Standfast group arrived in Sooke in 1922/23 and developed a series of communal enterprises. Dissatisfaction spread through the colony within two or three years, with groups of families mov-

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the firewood. They are loading wood blocks on to the deck of a “Model T” converted into a truck, and seem to have dragged a chainwrapped Douglas-fir log from the beach. While folk connected to the Whiffin Spit and Rainbow Valley colonies continue to make contact with the museum, it is unlikely there is anyone living today who themselves grew up in these communes. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum

ing off in different directions. What is not so well known is that some of the colony decided to try again in Port Renfrew, and took passage on the Princess Maquinna. This smaller band of families settled in what they called Rainbow Valley, a site they chose as particularly fertile for growing produce in the sun and rain-streaked valley near the San Juan River. From the mid to late 1920s this fellowship of families cleared the

land and harvested bounty from the earth, before disbanding once again. The youngsters did not attend public school but were taught in their own classes. Descendants of these families, who have shared their history with us, are to be found in Sooke, Port Alberni, Seattle and Victoria. In the photo, Charlie Tannock is wielding a double-bitted axe as his fellow brethren, Elmer Nichols, John Wainscot and Sverre Bolstad stand by to help with

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Honourable Mentions: Grade 1 Sadie Unger Brenden Marchak Gracie Szadkowski Brayden O’Gorman Logan Bainbridge Presley Banys Matthew Jennings Anthony Cadwell Dylan Miller Naia Yakomovich Luca Hadrich Paige Mosses Ben Hassett Lily Flannigan Folin Coakley Jayden Pleasants Ryder Mcpherson Ethan Cadwell Carson Campbell Grade 2 Katrina Gilbert-Bernard Hana Beatty Grade 3 Zoe Evans Katya Silvester Courtney Larkin Jaden Poole

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Libraries are community places Are libraries still being used? Have they become redundant in the face of Kindle and the Internet? Are they dinosaurs in this world of instant gratification? Have they played out their useful role? At one time libraries were the only place to get reference materials and were places for research and contemplation. Is that still the case? Highly unlikely, but they are places where people of all ages gather to borrow books, use Internet services and take part in reading programs. They are places of higher learning really. Not everyone can afford to purchase books and borrowing them is an excellent way to reduce consumerism. Libraries are still important but they are costly. Sooke pays a lot for the services, close to a half million dollars a year and climbing. Our local library is small, it’s not grandiose or modern but we pay a lot for it. Perhaps we should move it to the old JdF building once they relocate to their new building. It appears the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board is our “higher” authority and we don’t really have any say as to what we want or need. This is unacceptable. It is the Sooke taxpayers, and other communities as well, who pay for what we have. They have a grand edifice to house themselves and we are stuck with an old building with no room to grow. Is this right? Somehow, the district should have some say as we are the ones paying their bills. When “big brother” thinks they know what is best for a community, then we lose our ability and decision making powers to decide what is best for ourselves. Mayor Milne and council need to stick to their guns and, if we want a new library, to let the VIRL know in no uncertain terms that we decide not them what is best for Sooke taxpayers. “Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books.” Colton

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Hydro rate hikes, tip of the iceberg The Liberal government has mismanaged BC Hydro and, as a result, hydro rates will continue to climb, affecting all British Columbians. The latest example of mismanagement is the Liberal government’s bungling of the Northwest Transmission Line project, resulting in a massive $342 million cost overrun. While Premier Christy Clark was quick to tell television cameras the colossal overrun won’t lead to a big spike in hydro bills for families across the province, her own energy minister Bill Bennett finally admitted the truth, saying, “everyone in government recognizes that rates are going to have to go up.” The Northwest Transmission Line is an important project, and if it were managed by a fiscally competent government, the impact on B.C. families would be minimal. But the project is being managed by the Liberals - the same government that raids dividends each year from B.C. Hydro on profits that don’t exist. Hard-working ratepayers across B.C. will be the ones who end up paying for this latest Liberal foulup through rate hikes that could be in the double-digits. The Liberals’ ongoing abuse of accounting tricks that hide billions in debt at B.C. Hydro combined with signing contracts to buy high-priced low-value power will be major contributors to rate increases in the years to come. Families that are already living paycheck to paycheck - people

working two or even three jobs in order to pay the bills - are going to feel the impact the most. Turning the heat off during the winter isn’t an option. The 84 per cent cost overrun is a direct result of Liberal political interference. It was the Liberal government that prevented the B.C. Utilities Commission from scrutinizing the project plan in the first place. The commission is the independent body in B.C. that has a mandate to regulate electricity utilities and “ensuring that customers receive safe, reliable and non-discriminatory energy services at fair rates.” When the Liberals interfered with the commission doing its job, the government interfered with the best interests of the ratepayers, and the lack of oversight paved the way for the massive cost overrun. The result is looming rates hikes that will add to the long list of hidden taxes, fees and increased rates that are already hammering family budgets. Ferry fares have gone up every single year since the Liberals “restructured” BC Ferries in 2003. Fares have shot up so high that ridership and earnings have plummeted. The B.C. Liberals have raised Medical Service Premium rates for five consecutive years (plus a massive 50-per-cent increase in 2002). Since 2001 they’ve increased MSP

rates by 85 per cent, or $736 per year for a family. The B.C. Liberals have doubled university tuition fees since 2001. The Liberals introduced a new residential care rate structure in 2010 which raised rates for 75 per cent of patients. A senior whose before-tax income is $22,000 will now be forced to pay close to an additional $2,000 – or approximately 10 per cent of net income - for long term care. And the Liberals have made it clear that things are about to get worse. Christy Clark’s new wheelchair tax, introduced just days after the election was over, is just the beginning. The fact is Christy Clark and the Liberals are poor managers of the economy and BC Hydro, even though they spend millions of taxpayer dollars on advertising campaigns that tell you otherwise. The post-election bill for that Liberal mismanagement will be arriving soon, and it will be landing in the mailboxes of hard working British Columbians. John Horgan, MLA for Juan De Fuca, New Democrat energy critic

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Going to the movies, going to the beach, and I like going to the fair.

Going to my dad’s, and seeing my hamster at dad’s. I have a little pool I like to swim in. And going to my friend Avery’s house.

Laylah Ratcliff Sooke

A very positive business Kudos to your recent article on David Evans of The Stick. A well deserved mention for one of Sooke’s finest entrepreneurs, of which there are many. He’s built his business slowly and in the right way, by listening to his customers, providing what they seek, letting his business expand in response to demand and all the time instilling a sense of joy and pleasure, all centered around a cup of java. He treats his employees well and gives them a chance to grow in their confidence with both customers and product. He’s taken a very risky location and made it work. I am sure he feels he has a long way to go yet, but I and many others are sure he and The Stick will continue on a very positive journey, tucked away as a hidden gem in a hidden gem of a town. Congrats to David and his staff. Fred Andrew Sooke

Explosions are harmful I wrote this letter addressing the explosions this morning in Sooke. Open letter to: The Honourable Mary Polak; Minister of the Environment and The Honourable Peter McKay; Minister of

Going to the berach, swimming in the water and riding my twowheeler bike.

Jenna Welch Sooke

Swimming, camping and visiting my grandma.

Sam Simicich Sooke

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National Defence. British Columbia is home to green forests, blue oceans, and the the most healthy and well-treated wildlife and ocean life. When someone here wants to go for a hike, there’s ever a shortage of trails and forests; for that, I am proud to say I’m from Sooke, British Columbia. The only thing I can say I’m not proud of, is what the Department of National Defence is happening just off our beautiful coasts. When explosives are set off in the water, the shockwave and the shrapnel from the explosions have a gruesome affect our ocean life and their habitats. The ecosystem has many delicate living organisms that are required to keep our waters clean and healthy - when the explosives are set off - those organisms die and they’re habitats are destroyed! How often do we require we test our explosives, and why so often? Don’t we all know what happens when an explosive is set off? BOOM. If the ammunition is live for when we need it, then why are we depleting our natural resources that can’t grow fast enough between tests. It really makes no sense to me and I’m sure others. The environment is important to me because it pertains our

future. I am 16 years old and I’m worried about the current state of our environment. When I’m old, I want to be able to say the ocean is just as beautiful as when I was a kid, and if I have to fight for the beautiful, and rustic environment of British Columbia, I will volunteer. I hope my words did not go unheard as I want my point to be clear; I won’t stand for our government to harm our environment any longer. We - as a population of informed, knowledgable individuals - will not stand for it. Taylor Caspersen Sooke

Share the road, nicely I have had it with the motorcyclists racing down Otter Point and Westcoast Roads. They are noisy, impudent, and have no regard for the rules of the road or any noise bylaw. I’ve lived in the 4500 block of Otter Point for 15 years, and in the past five years or so, they have gotten worse. If you’re going to go for a ride in the country, for God’s sake enjoy the ride. Don’t race each other, wind out your throttle, and treat other traffic like they’re in the way. The saying “share the road with motorcycles” (I’ve seen it on the road sign above highway 1

at the Colwood turnoff - makes me laugh every time) works two ways. If you expect to be treated with respect on the road, treat others the same way. Vivien Greig Sooke

Bike park letters At the open house for the bike skills park question, I made the comment about the Sooke Bike Club sending a letter to the local schools to ask for the children to write letters to council supporting the bike park proposal, but, actually the letter was sent to the local principals, asking them to write letters, on school letterhead, in support of the bike skills park. This, in my opinion, is the principals, representing the will of all the students and their parents, in favour of something they may not even know about or may not support. Principals administrate the schools’ workings and if the Sooke Bike Club wanted they could have asked to put up posters to notify parents about the open house. Ellen Lewers Sooke

‘Dumb’ intersection annoys

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locals Your July 3, 2013 issue had an article titled, “Business owner calls to remove barrier at Townsend Rd.” It’s about time someone did. A year ago (Letters, Sooke News Mirror, June 6, 2012), I pointed out that “in terms of inconvenience and wasting ever-morecostly fuel… why did you traffic planners … dictate such an aberration?” Why has it taken someone like Mary Brooke, supposedly with the support of seven other business, so long to take action on this “dumbest intersection in Sooke”? I would have expected someone from CASA, the Salvation Army, or some other establishment to have taken a stick of dynamite and blown it up long ago. And if putting in the island was supported by council in November of 2011 and built by two local contractors, why do we now have to “contact and discuss the issue” with the Ministry of Transport and

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Cont’d from page 11 ICBC, although they might want their misplaced $42,000 grant refunded. May I suggest a stick of dynamite instead? Dick Momsen Sooke

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“Doctor you must do something, please.” I wish I could but there are no resources. “He was the smartest and fastest in his grade. Now he won’t come out of his room except to get more drugs. It’s tearing apart our family.” By God’s grace I have successfully run camps, outpatient and inpatient hospital programs and sail training but they don’t work for young people with substance abuse. And if we can’t reach them early, mixed chemicals permanently damage their brains. There is a way but….” “But what Doctor?” We have the experience, our society has a good board, the program is right, our big schooner is fully equipped but we can’t find a berth anywhere in Sooke Harbour. “I am ashamed to say I was one of those people who said, ‘druggies? Just lock them up’.

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When it was my son I began to see my attitude was part of the problem. How does your program work?” I began in 1972 with a buy-back Sooke troller, Nipentuck, started SALTS with the Robertson II then the Huan in Hong Kong, then the Western Horizon with HURTS in 1994. We begin by taking 12 to 15-year-olds and one parent to sea for 10 days, then two more trips ending with survival skills training. We go after the underlying problems, build selfesteem, self-control etc. It is a complex detailed program. We are ready to roll but urgently need moorage. Don’t let us down, Sooke. Philip G. Ney MD Sooke

Stop selling off Sooke’s assets

Why is Sooke council so adamant in letting some group run the boat launch? Who ever council decides to operate it will make nothing but profit. They have no expenses to pay for building it and probably no expenses for repairs or

maintenance. A really big unfair advantage over any company that is still paying for their building and development costs. A couple of the councillors have stated we could not have a free boat launch as Sooke has to recover the costs associated with the land purchase and the building costs. Another councillor stated that part of the grant process was that Sooke had to hire one person on a part time basis for the boat launch. Either, these councillors lied or they have no idea what they were talking about. You would not hire someone part time to work on something that someone else is running, and you will never recover close to the million dollars by collecting 10 per cent or $1 per launch. Council has also stated there is still $3,000 - $4,000 of work that still has to be done. There is still the issue of inadequate parking to address. How is this all going to be paid for with 10 per cent of the revenue from the boat launch? Not a chance of it happening. Why does Sooke not operate the boat

launch? Close to 90 per cent of the revenue would be profit and could pay down the debt for the boat launch, could be ear marked for charities or put it into general revenue. Keep the daily launch fee for non-residents or for the occasional user. For the residents of Sooke, (with proof of residency) there could be a monthly pass available to purchase or a yearly pass. These would be available for purchase at the town hall. As people are already working here the cost would be very minimal to print out a colored paper pass. This pass would be displayed on the dash of the vehicle while at the boat launch. The yearly passes would only be on sale for January and February allowing council to add this income into the yearly budget. One employee from Sooke could go to the launch and retrieve the day passes once a day. Sooke has already sold off a lot of the parks and green space to developers and will probably give a large park area to a private group to use as a bike

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course and now they want to give away the boat launch we paid for. Giving away our assets has to stop. The residents of Sooke have to stand up and be heard before everything is given away or sold off. Write the councillors and mayor. Do something to be heard. They are supposed to be working for us, so let us take charge and and stop them before it is too late. D. Widrick Sooke

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1. Development Variance Permit Application a) VAR-07-13 - Lot B, Section 135A, Sooke District, Plan VIP79979 (Fyfe - 1689 Cole Road) 2. Subdivision Application with Exemption from 10% Frontage Requirement a) S-11-11 - Lot 4, District Lot 17, Renfrew District, Plan VIP57304 (JE Anderson – 6505/6493 Powder Main Road and 17195 Osprey Place) 3. Proposed Bylaws a) Bylaw No. 3720, “Comprehensive Community Plan for Willis Point, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2013” b) Bylaw No. 3857, “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 113, 2013” 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 July 16, 2013 by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or be submitted at the meeting. Staff reports will be available after July 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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Fresh

Meat Alberta Beef A.A. or Better Top Sirloin

Grilling Steaks $11.00/kg

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Fresh

$11.00/kg ............................ Belmont Home Style Burgers Frozen 852g ..........

All Varieties

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Is there anything finer than an outdoor concert on a summer day in Sooke? Perhaps only if you throw in a picnic lunch. On Sunday July 14, some of Sooke’s finest talent will be showcased at the annual Fling, Sooke Philharmonic’s free outdoor family concert at Ed Macgregor Park. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the concert starts at 2:30. The Sooke Transition House will be operating the concession stand, so you can either buy your picnic lunch, or pack and bring your own. The Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Norman Nelson, and the concert features Marion Newman, Mezzo-Soprano soloist. Other special guests include the Sooke Dance Studio, Sooke Pipes & Drums, and Journey middle school strings. Look forward to several surprises throughout the show, including a mystery guest conductor. Founded in 1997 by Norman Nelson, the full size semi-professional orchestra performed its first symphony con-

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Mezzo-soprano Marion Newman, performs with the Sooke Philharmonic and Norman Nelson, right, on July 14. cert in June 1998. For those who are not music aficionados, Norman Nelson might seem like just another man with an ordinary name. And while he is an ordinary person on one level, Nelson has some extraordinary experiences tucked away in his colourful past. Beginning with a scholarship at 15 years old, he flourished to become a concertmaster in England and Canada. Nelson has performed around the world, co-founded orchestras, taught at universities, and received a number of high-profile awards for

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his contributions. As Michele MacHattie, Sooke Phil viola, so aptly phrases it, Nelson is a “Living music history book.” Nelson first happened across Sooke in 1957. He liked it, and when he was eying the West Coast for a retirement landing pad, Sooke came to mind. “When it came time to think of retiring, I was at the University of Alberta. We thought it would be nice to get a place lined up on the West Coast. So we bought a house in Sooke before I retired.” During his supposed retirement, Nelson con-

nected with Sue Innes, a senior student from U of A, who happened to be living in Shirley. “She said, ‘We must make an orchestra’,” he laughs. “It was silly. A, It takes years to even begin to think about making an orchestra. And B, I want to retire. “I did retire, for about a week,” he continues, “and then we had our first rehearsal in the Catholic church down the road.” In her recollections on the SookePhil.word-

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less!” Innes is the principle second violin with the Sooke Philharmonic, and still resides in Shirley. In addition to hearing the world-class Sooke Philharmonic perform, this special Fling features Torontobased Marion Newman, a Sooke First Nations mezzo-soprano soloist, who again according to MacHattie is “very well loved in Sooke.” Approximately 15 Philharmonic members from the original group will be joining the current group at this upcoming celebration. It will be a day in the park with appeal to all ages. A rain location is tentatively set for the Sooke Community Hall. The Fling is generously sponsored by the District of Sooke and the Sooke Community Arts Council.

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INFORMATION

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HELP WANTED

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Families Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.

MEADOW LAKE Business for sale. Self-serve car wash + r/o water vending station + computer repair business. Also 1000 sq.ft. of unused indoor space to develop. Serious enquiries only please phone 306236-3339, 306-240-7778 or email: garrye@sasktel.net

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

Vowles, Bea Carrie January 16, 1944 July 3, 2013

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

It is with great sadness the family of Bea Vowels announces her passing at home on July 3, 2013. Bea was born in Oliver B.C. to William and Bernice Rutherford. The family moved to sooke in 1959 where she attended Milnes Landing High School, graduating in 1961. Bea attended Sprott Shaw College and worked for B.C. Tel before getting married in 1962 and starting her family. She was well known in the community having worked many years in customer service at CIBC, Pacific Coast Savings, Peoples and Western Foods. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family so much. She had a wonderful sense of humour and loved her cats. We are heartbroken to have lost her and will miss her deeply. Predeceased by her daughter, Marlaine, she is lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, Steve; daoughter, Melody (Mark); grandchildren, Lori, Jordan (Sarah), Kaitlin and Jared; great granddaughter, Kailey; brothers, Bruce and Dale; sister Mary Ann; brothers and sisters in law; her many nieces and nephews and friends. A service will be held at Sooke Harbour Cemetary on Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a tea reception at Prestige Oceanfront Resort. Flowers greatfully declined.

Richard Wallis Cecil LaPlante It is with great sadness that we announce Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing at the Victoria General Hospital on June 27, 2013. Richard was born in his beloved Saskatchewan in 1943 to a large close-knit French and English-speaking family and a maternal greatgrandmother who spoke Cree. Â Richard was predeceased by his brother Gabriel, his father Bill, his mother Florence, his grandson Gavin, and his sister Mary Ann. Richard will be forever remembered by his wife of 45 years Doris Kelly (also known as Doris LaPlante), his three children: his son Shawn (Heather Waroway), his son Jason (Lisa Twiddy), and his daughter Christine LaPlante (Layne Holder), his grandchildren, William and Celina Holder, Keegan, Bryna, Logan, and Declan LaPlante, and a great-grandson Aiden Racette. Richard loved his family, his country, and God. Â A funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Friday, July 5, 2013, at 11:00 am.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

NOW HIRING HEAVY HIGHWAY/ HEAVY CIVIL PROFESSIONALS To join Flatiron Edmonton location.

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Art Show Fundraiser July 13th + 14th, 10am-4pm Sooke Harbour House

INFORMATION CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661. DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, , 1585 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184.

LOST AND FOUND LOST BLACK & White Cat, female, spayed, Saseenos Area. 250-516-9979

TRAVEL CHARTERS DOT CERTIFIED GUIDE Available to orientate you to Sooke Fishingon your boat Call Guy

DEATHS

778-679-2538

DEATHS

POINT NO Point requires part-time Dishwasher. 250-646-2020 POWELL RIVER Community Services Association is seeking an experienced Poverty Law Advocate. For more information, please e-mail Julie Chambers, Executive Director. chamberj@telus.net

Flatiron is one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors, with landmark projects across Canada. We have established ourselves as a builder and employer of choice.

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Offering Competitive Compensation! Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.

Wanted Line Cook Bring Resume to Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe Or Contact Linda Dalman 250-642-3314

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

James (Jim) Chambers

EXPERIENCED Grapple Yarder Operator and Loader Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr Competitive rates. Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380 MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

CanScribe Education

PERSONAL SERVICES ESTHETIC SERVICES

1921-2013

Jim died quietly at Jubilee Hospital on the 26th of June, 2013. The son of an Italian immigrant family, Jim became a professor of English in California. He served as a paratrooper in the Second World War, taking part in the liberation of Italy. Jim and his wife, Ada, moved to Sooke in the early 1990s and for 17 years they taught fold and ballroom dancing to a dedicated and enthusiastic group. He was pre-deceased by the love of his life, Ada. With his cheeky Italian charm and nimble feet, Jim will now be dancing the light fantastic all the way to the stars.

FARM WORKERS NEW ZEALAND, Australia, Europe: Dairy, beef, sheep, hog and cropping opportunities for young adults (18-30). Apply now! AgriVenture arranges job and host, work permit, trainee wage, flights & insurance. Ph: 1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com

ART/MUSIC/DANCING GUITAR/SINGING TEACHER Call Mark

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Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you? U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.

Ed & Faye 250-642-2398

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME CARE Quality with competitive prices for all your home needs. *Installation and repairs of decks, fences *Minor plumbing and electric Ticketed in municipal water, sewer w/exp in carpentry & an eye for curb appeal. Senior & new referral discount. One call does it all. 778-679-4724

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

HOME REPAIRS

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BC Business License - City Licence - WCB - Liability Insurance Fall Arrest Training & Equipment

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MOVING & STORAGE

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME MAINTENANCE For Carpets, Windows, Gutter, Lawn & Garden Care

Seniors Discount

SOOKE MOVING AND STORAGE Heated indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. outdoor storage available. Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577 www.sookemovingandstorage.com

PAINTING DAN KITEL Painting

216-3095 Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Specializing in heritage homes

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Garage Sales

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*New Construction *Reroofs

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Call Deano

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EQUESTRIAN GOOD HOME Wanted for older horse. Sound, gentle, good feet, trained and ride-able. (250)642-3713.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. STEEL BUILDING - DIY summer sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. Ensuite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GRAVEL PIT / Acreage For Sale in Crawford Bay, BC on Kootenay Lake East Shore. 16 acre licensed gravel pit for sale, with or without equipment (request equipment price). Also have approval for 3 lot subdivision. Older double wide mobile on property. Bordered on two sides by crown land. Abundant wildlife. $249,000 Call Chris @ 250825-4701 or 250-354-9238 chris_choquette@hotmail.com; khoyle@hotmail.com

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

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SUITES, UPPER

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Cash same day, local office.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

DRIVER ENT. LTD.

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INSURANCE

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

RENTALS

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. 306-290-8764.

RENTALS

3 BR suite in Sooke for rent, fp, deck, close to parks $1100 + utilities. 250-213-3428.

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO CLEAN OCEANSIDE groundlevel 1-br with patio access to seaside. Short walk to the spit, with schools nearby. $700/month on renewable 1 yr agreement. Contact mmckernan@gmail.com for info.

CARS

3 BED, 2 Bath, $1600 utils. inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Aug. 1st. 250888-3176

AUTO FINANCING A1 AUTO Loans. Good, bad or no credit - no problem. We help with rebuilding credit and also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

GRANT MANOR

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess. 2003 TOYOTA 45,000Kms, one $7000. 250-642-6083

Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

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2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty! 56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb.

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VICTORIA CONDO FOR SALE Bright 3rd floor 1 bedroom 1.5 bath adult complex along the Gorge waterway. Unit offers patio with water view,in-suite laundry,fireplace,updated paint & new flooring,Tennis court, indoor pool,hot tub,sauna and well kept grounds. Low strata fee and city bus out front to UVIC, Camosum or down town. Excellent rental investment or live in. Great value at $204,900. call 250-615-7225 or 250-886-8397 for pictures and more info.

MARINE MARINE SERVICES R nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; R Boat Tops Now open in Sooke 1/2 mile From Buffyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Tops - Windows - Drop Curtains - Rain Backs - Bow Full & Motor Covers. Covers for Towing Protection. Windows, Zippers, Fasteners Repaired, Replaced. Please Call 778-352-4006. By Appointment Only

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES TOWN CORE 3 Bed + den duplex; laundry/D/W/woodstove/ large lawn + deck; beautiful Ocean view; pets considered, $1000+ util. Avail July 1. 250889-9429

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GARAGE

SALE

6695 Eakin Drive Saturday July 13 from 10 am to 4 pm Lots to choose from

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HOUSES FOR SALE 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 $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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Looking Back

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Water, Land and Air Protection office received 60 bear complaint calls. The June average is between five to 10.

A look through the Sooke News Mirror archives: July 9, 2008 Seniors close door on Eagles Bluff A closing chapter may have been written in an issue relating to senior citizens’ accommodation, and a likely ending looks positive. The matter came up in early January with the news the Eagles Bluff Lodge on McMillan Road was to be closed. A union organizing efforts had been undertaken among lodge employees and owner Ming Yang of Victoria had stated that if the effort was successful the residents and workers would need to make alternative arrangements as of February 29. Everyone agrees the

Bernice Jean Louise Thompson

July 8, 1998 Sooke Legion enters fight against clean air bylaw’s no-smoking rules

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In 2012, Rowan James, 7, came home with two trophies he won in chess camp. He said he wants to be a grandmaster some day. incomparable waterfront settings of Eagles Bluff Lodge will be missed but more than made up for by the brand new Ayre Manor. July 9, 2003 Authorities

swamped with bear sightings The summer of 2003 is proving to be the worst in recent memory for Sooke area bear sightings. Last month, the

Locally grown. plump and delicious

SASKATOON BERRIES

Along with letters and treats from family and friends, mothers of men and women in service used to send their sons packets of cigarettes — that’s just the way it was, said Second World War veteran Dick Fernyhough. And to take away their choice to smoke in a private club is just wrong, said Fernyhough. That’s why members of Legions, army, airforce and navy veterans formed a committee to try to stop a new Capital Health Region

bylaw which would make all restaurants and pubs 100 per cent no smoking. The new bylaw takes effect Jan. 1, 1999. July 7, 1993 RCMP reunite Bad guys beware. The good guys are coming back to Sooke. The Sooke RCMP are holding an open house to officially open their new police station on Church Road July 16. And some of the officers who were once well-known in the community are being invited back to Sooke for the ceremony. July 6, 1988 Price check! Cedar Grove Bakery was selling Carrot or Raisin Bran muffins (your choice) at six for $1.98.

LOCATION CHANGED: We have changed the location for the gathering to the Sooke Museum, corner of Phillips Road and Sooke Road, on Mom’s birthday, July 13, 2013. A small service to begin at 12:00 to share memories and stories of this wonderful lady, refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bernice’s memory to the Sooke Region Museum. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 24, 2013, at the age of 85 at Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, John (1996) and sons, Ronald (1966) and Herbert (1987). She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Dimas), David (Karen), Donald (Pam), and Robert (Leanne) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernice was born on the family farm in Theodore, Saskatchewan, in 1927. She met her husband John in Saskatoon and married on November 4, 1947. They moved to Sudbury, Ontario where they made many friends and then to Sooke, BC in 1966 where they lived their remaining years together. Bernice was an active community member working with local groups such as Meals on Wheels, Mother’s Union and was a lifetime member of the Sooke Museum. She was a long standing member of the Sooke Anglican Church. Mom kept her faith in God until she passed away.

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1245 Fisher Rd., Cobble Hill 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

Upcoming Public Meetings Board of Variance

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Land Use and Environment Committee Monday, July 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Mayor’s “Promote Sooke” Task Force Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 7:00 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 WHAT’S NEW AT THE DISTRICTCHECK IT OUT! At www.sooke.ca

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SPORTS • 21

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

Summer sun sizzles swimmers in Sooke Summer has finally arrived in Sooke. Sizzling Sun. Sun-tanning. Soaking. Swimming.

Sailing. Surfing. Alliterations abound. And with that comes the reminder to be safe

in the water. The Canada Day long weekend saw four drownings over five

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Swimmers taking advantage of the cooling waters of the Sooke Potholes this past weekend.

days, prompting the BC Coroners Service to warn residents and visitors to take extra care when enjoying waterbased activities, be it at lakes, rivers, pools or the seashore. Statistics that show a high percentage of drownings in B.C. occur in the summer months of May through August. The four deaths that occurred in different parts of B.C. encompass four entirely different sets of circumstances — a three-yearold child in a backyard swimming pool, a teenager who slipped and fell while playing at the top of a waterfall, a middle-aged man tubing on a fast-running river and another man who died in a swimming incident in an Interior lake.

The variety of cases shows the many dangers that water can hold and thus the need for extra vigilance whether swimming, boating or even just walking along the edge of a body of water. A review of drowning deaths over the past five years shows that many victims are unfamiliar with the

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waters involved and therefore don’t see the risk or underestimate it. Those risks can include such things as unexpected currents, steep and sudden drop offs, or unusually high water levels because of heavy rains or late spring runoff. In a fastflowing river, six inches of water can sweep a person downstream

and two feet can carry away most vehicles. The Coroners Service also stresses that alcohol and waterbased activities don’t go together, any more than drinking and driving do. The review showed that fully 40 per cent of the victims were impaired by alcohol or drugs.

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Swimming safety tips

Always wear a properly fitting Personal Floatation Device (PFD) when engaged in boating or tubing activities. If you are suddenly thrown into cold and/or rough water, it may often be impossible to find a PFD and put it on, even if you had one in the boat with you. Children, non-swimmers and weak swimmers should also wear a PFD when wading or playing in the water at a river or lakeside. Be aware of the area where you are planning your activities. Check the weather forecast before heading out, and also do a visual inspection of the area. Do not head blindly down a river or stream without being aware of the water conditions further downstream. If you are hosting visitors from another province or country, ensure that they are informed about the conditions that prevail in the lake or river you are visiting. Warn them about steep drop-offs, rapids and any other hazards.

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Alcohol and water-related activities do not mix. Alcohol impairs your co-ordination and judgment, and this substantially adds to the risk inherent in swimming or boating. Always supervise children anywhere near water. Pre-school aged children can drown in only a few centimetres of water, and the drowning is often silent. Proper supervision for children of this age involves always having them within arm’s length of a responsible adult. Never dive into unknown waters. Unexpectedly shallow water or hidden obstacles underwater can easily prove fatal. For further information about water safety tips, visit websites by such organizations as the Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society.

Photo submitted by Barb Vix

At their year-end wind-up party, Darryl and Lisa Pollock were recognized for their 14 years of outstanding contribution to the Peewee Sooke Seahawks. Darryl served diligently as the head coach, and Lisa worked tirelessly as the “manager extraordiniaire.” According to Barb Vix, Lisa and Darryl consistently went above and beyond the call of duty. They were presented with a dinner, and stay at a bed and breakfast, and a personalized medalion.

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• Hydration is a must. Plan ahead and make sure you and your kids are drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, throughout the day. Don’t forget your pets need to keep hydrated too! • Be Sun safe! Re-apply sunscreen frequently especially if kids are getting wet. Hats and protective clothing are essential. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. • Keep your kids safe around water by ensuring constant supervision. Whether using a backyard wading pool or if you are at the lake, all kids should be supervised no matter what their swimming abilities.

NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK JULY 22- 26 Monday – Friday, 1:00-3:30 pm Join us this week as we host a number of aquatic activities that will focus on Drowning Prevention. REGULAR ADMISSION RATES APPLY Thrifty Foods YOUNG CHEF PROGRAM July 22 – 26 A fun and energizing camp; for kids that want to cook! Ages 9 – 12 ONLY $25 FOR 5 CLASSES! Morning or afternoon camps available REGISTER THROUGH SEAPARC 250-642-8000

FOR REGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 250-642-8000

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Sooke Legion takes a trophy or two MANAGER’S 3x7 ARANCE CLE Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

On the July long weekend, the Sooke Legion’s 54/50 (Legion 54, all players over 50 -when the team was first created) participated in the Langford Legion Master’s Ball Tournament. Sooke saw three wins, three losses and one tie. Their efforts saw them receive two trophies. The one on the left was for “Most Sportsman Like.” This award is voted upon by the umpires. The trophy on the right was for Most Valuable Player, which was awarded to Jim Gouan. His take-away? The stainless steel mug in the centre, so that he can forever cherish this highly esteemed honour.

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Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church Murray Road. All welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

$12 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m. NIGHT STICK @ THE STICK

Live music and some cheesecake! 6-9 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Every Saturday from 10 a.m. Sunday breakfast brunch, to 2 p.m. on Otter Point Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome. across from Eustace Road. COPS FOR CANCER COPS FOR CANCER Art show fundraiser. 10 a.m. Art show fundraiser. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sooke to 4 p.m. Sooke Harbour Harbour House. House. COHOUSING INFO SESSION SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETY Help grow food for the Free information session foodbank at Sunriver about Senior’s Co-housing. 6669 Horne Road, 10:30 a.m. Community Garden. Sun & Wed 1 - 4 p.m. to 12 noon. 250-478-9565. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Only 170 days til 2014 Meat draw 3 p.m. You ready? Drop-in jam session 6 p.m.

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Sooke Family Resource Services, CASA building, 2145 Townsend. 9:3011:00. (250) 642-5152 for info.

Your Changing Family: Relationships After Baby. CASA building, 2145 Townsend 10-11:30 a.m.

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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 7:00 p.m. ZENWEST OPEN HOUSE Zenwest Open House, 4970 Naigle Rd 7p.m. Free, open to all.

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Free Community Adult Walking Group. 10-11 a.m. Call 250-642-8000. Preregistration required. YOUTH CLINIC

4-7 p.m. Youth Clinic (1325), 1300-6660 Sooke Rd, Family Medical Clinic. DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Sooke Dog Club, Tues nights info 250-642-7667. KNITTING CIRCLE

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Sooke Family Resource Services, 9:30-11:00 a.m. CASA building, 2145 Townsend. (250) 6425152 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NASCAR meet & pick 7 p.m. TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7p.m. For information, call Allan at 642-7520. SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETY Help grow food for the foodbank at Sunriver Community Garden. Sun & Wed 1 - 4 p.m.

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Camp Barnard flush with anticipation for the 2015 Jamboree Put some bounce in your step!

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Sooke Rotary Past President Peter Faulkner presents a cheque for $10,000 to Grace Seabrook towards the construction of new accessible washrooms at Camp Barnard. The project is expected to be completed in June 2015. The new washrooms will be fully accessible for mobility challenged campers, equipped with showers, sinks and toilets.

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Typically, the installation of a new washroom in an old business is a low-key event. But when you’re planning an influx of 2,500 to 3,000 guest for a Jamboree weekend for one full week in July, 2015, it’s a flush worth highlighting. When asked if Camp Barnard is ready for this influx, Grace Seabrook who is serving as the

Chair of the Camp Barnard Committee laughs. “Well, not at the moment we’re not, not until we get another washroom.” The Sooke Rotary presented the camp with a cheque for $10,000 to assist with this project, set to complete a month before the massive influx. The last time Camp Barnard hosted a Jamboree was in 1987. In addition to the Camp Barnard committee,

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there is also a Jamboree specific committee. “It includes local people who are part of that province-wide group. They are doing things like preparing the campsites. Current sites are being expanded, making room for new tents, and adding pipelines for auxiliary water sources. We are fortunate to have volunteers who are engineers, architects and plumbers,” said Seabrook. The 2015 Jamboree

will be for Scouts aged between 11 and 14. Venture aged children (11 to 17) will run many of the programs. Programs include activities both inside the camp and outside, and the outside activities will see the children and youth come to both Sooke and Victoria. “Activities at camp will include hiking, swimming, canoeing, and some crafts like building a miniature robot, or making a leather craft.” Scouts Canada is the country’s leading youth organization available to girls and boys. According to their website, (scouts.ca), “For more than 100 years, we have brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience and friendship to 17 million Canadian youth.” The Jamboree happens once every four years in a different location, and in 2015, it’s Camp Barnard’s turn.

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The youth who are organizing all the events this summer, (left to right) are Infinity Logan, Cole Thoring, Bryan Bilik, and Chris Shankar.

The Sooke Youth Council is teaming up with the EMCS Basketball Program to put on the Trevor Purdy Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament this year. In it’s 13th year, the tournament is sponsored by SOGO Active (BCRPA) to provide young people with opportunities to be physically active. As part of the grant, there will be a basketball camp from July 22-26 at EMCS from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The camp will be a place for people ages 13 and up to practice and share their skills in preparation for the tournament. Get to know the tournament organizers and practice with your team, or pair up with others who are looking for a team. For more information on the Camp, contact Chris Shankar or Cole Thoring at (250) 642-6371 or info@sookeyouth.ca. To register your team for the Tournament, contact Trevor Bligh at 250-882-5279.

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WEEKLY TIDE TABLES

Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

02:20 03:01 03:45 00:25 01:25 02:28 03:33 04:36

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2.0 2.3 2.6 7.2 6.9 6.2 5.6 5.9

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7.5 7.5 7.9 3.3 3.9 4.6 5.2 5.6

22:27 6.6 23:28 6.2 19:06 19:36 20:06 20:38 21:15

7.9 8.2 8.5 8.9 9.2

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