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C O M M U N I T Y
N E W S
M E D I A
Agreement #40110541
Across the street from the Post Office
Derek Parkinson 250-642-0405
Sewage sludge not welcome on JdF forestry lands Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
The idea of putting Greater Victoria’s sewage sludge or bio-solids on forestry lands did not sit well with Juan de Fuca Regional Director Mike Hicks. The Capital Regional District (CRD) directors at a meeting on October 28, voted to maintain and uphold the sewage bio-solid ban. The 2011 ban states that no bio-solids would be sprayed or applied to land. CRD staff was asking the board to consider allowing sludge to be applied to forestry lands for silviculture uses, reclamation in mines, forage crops and landscaping applications. “It was contentious issue,” said Hicks. “The
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Juan de Fuca regional director Mike Hicks. CRD looked at rescinding the policy of putting bio-solids/sludge on land to change it to say they could put it on forestry land. I pointed out that the only forestry land in the CRD was in the Juan de Fuca.” Hicks stated that the forestry lands are used
for mushroom harvesting (among other things like hunting), which is just as much agriculture as growing strawberries. He said if it is not allowed on farm land it shouldn’t be allowed on forestry land. Hicks said the chiefs from the T’Souke and the Pacheedaht bands were not in favour of bio-solids on lands they control. The Pacheedaht First Nation partners with Queesto Community Forest on TFL 61 and that is where the sludge would likely go. “It’s not going to happen in the JdF,” said Hicks. Hicks stated Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne was also on side with maintaining the ban.
Remembrance Day events Remembrance Day on November 11 is a day to ponder and honour those men and women who have fought for peace. On Sunday, November 10 a Candlelight Ceremony will take place at the Cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 54 on Eustace Road. The tributes are commemorative ceremonies which inspire and engage
young Canadians in learning about Canada’s stellar military history. This takes place at 6 p.m. The annual Remembrance Day parade ends at the Legion at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. A laying of wreaths to honour those who died in war takes place. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony.
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Your Community Food Store SOOKE
LANGFORD
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
5-A-Day for Optimum Health
BUTCHER’S BUTCHER’S BLOCK BLOCK Sunrise Quick Freeze
ess
Boneless & Skinl
PRODUCE
4 kg ..................................................... AAA
349 $ 99 6 $ 99 3 /lb
$7.69 kg ......................
Garlic Coil
Back Bacon 250g .......................................
8
$
1.5 kg...................................................
99
Frozen, Whole
4.39/kg
1
ea
ea
500g ............................
Farmers Sausage
Dinner Steak
1
2
$ 39
$ 49 /100g
/100g
NATURAL FOODS
946 ml
3
Rice Crisps
00 +dep
100g
Caramel Popcorn 184-227g ........... Tree of Life Organic
Be Pure
00
49
520 ml .......................
ea
Seventh Generation
Tomatoes 796 ml ............................. Sharkies Organic
ea
12's .....................
ea
473 ml .
Quality and Convenience
1 5 Sleek Cans Coca Cola $ 99 2 2/ 00 4/ 00 5 3 Rogers $ 99 All-Purpose 3 Flour
2/ 00
Peas, Corn or Mixed Vegetables
All Varieties
Cool Whip
770-900g
Dessert Topping 1L ........................ McCain Cool Quenchers
$ 69
ea
ea
DAIRY
$ 99
Island Farms
$ 49
3 Vanilla Plus Yogurt 12x100g .... 5 Kraft All Varieties $ 89 Philadelphia Dips 227g .............. 2 Capri ¢ Margarine 454g .......... ....................... 89 ea
ea
Light Cream
ea
DELI
Seafood Pasta Salad
1
$
1
$
Havarti Cheese
59 Random /100g Weights
09
/100g
5
2/
2
$
29
/100g
BBQ Chickens
$
1
09 ea
Glad
7
ea
279
$
600g
454g
ea 425 ml
Maxwell House All Varieties
Roasted Coffee
$
499
ea 326g
Ruffles
Potato Chips
All Varieties 235g
600
2/
Nature Valley
Granola Bars All Varieties
239
$
160-230g
Gold Seal
Pink Salmon 213g
179
$
ea 2 Pasta 'n Sauce Adult Dog Chow ............................................. 5 All Varieties $ 99 Cat Food .................................................. 11 ea $ 19 $ 99 120-145g Double Roll Bathroom Tissue .................... 2 ea Kellogg's $ 99 Heavy Garbage Bags .................................... 2 ea Special K $ 69 Cereal All Varieties Liquid Laundry Detergent .. 2 ea 99 $ 99 $ Giant Fire Logs .................................... 3 ea 320-405g 2 kg
1
8 kg
4's
10's
3
2.2L
2.72 kg
BAKERY ¢ 59 /100g $ 49 1/100g $ 99 1/100g ¢ 89 /100g
Pitted Whole Prunes ........
Senior’s Day Thursdays • Save 10% on Most Items
Barbecue Sauce All Varieties
600g
Duraflame
ea 260g
Panda Black Licorice .......
227g
Arm & Hammer Xtra
00
Salted or Unsalted Cashew Butts ........
99
398 ml
Purex
Jelly Beans ............................
$
Diamond
Mainstay
+dep 1.36L
Bulk Foods
Sausage Rolls Assorted
00
Tortilla Chips All Varieties
Healthy Choices in our
400g
Purina
Arriba Flavoured
2
ea
400 ml
ea 500 ml
Kraft Bulls Eye
Lumberjack Rustic Trail, 7 Grain or Wheatberry $ 29 & Honey Bread 680g ................................................... ea Knorr $ 49 ea
Tomato Juice
$ 49
796 ml
Dempsters
ea
4
85g
Silver Hills
99
2/
325-340g
Christie Red Oval
10 kg
399
$
ea
All Varieties 200g
Diamond
Heinz
1L
ea
7
$
Island Farms
Natrel
Lactose-Free Milk 2L.................
ea
6x113g
Diamond
All Varieties 6x222 ml
+dep
Island Farms Chocolate or Vanilla Plus Ice Cream 1.65L All Varieties ...........
ea
All Varieties 225-350g
Sparkle
ea 700-900g
Fruit Beverage 255 ml All Varieties
Remember Your Calcium
Roast Beef
69
All Varieties
All Varieties 640 ml
Heinz
All Varieties
Libby 1 kg
Pizza
Ragu
Pasta
$
Pure Jam $ 99 ea
700 ml
Cloverleaf
ea 680g
400
2/
2lbs
Kraft
Christie
Unico
FROZEN FROZEN FOODS FOODS McCain Crescendo Rising Crust
2
ea
Cello Carrots
500
Worchestershire 284 ml ..........................
Maxwell House
ea
69¢ /lb
$1.52 /kg
/lb
2/
Mott's
ea 375 ml
Nada Moo
Fruit Chews 115g ............................
ea +dep
1
Organic
Onions
Chipits
1 $ 29 2 $ 99 6 Kellogg's Cornflakes Cereal $ 99 4 $ 99
Apples
19
Organic
E.D. Smith
Easy-Squeeze Ketchup
69
$2.62/kg ........................
$
3 $ 99 Mincemeat .......................................... 3 ea $ 79 Chocolate Chips ................... 2 $ 29 Fruitsations Apple Dessert ............. 2 ea $ 49 Instant Coffee .............. 6 $ 29 Date or Fig Newton Cookies ..... 3 ea $ 29 Smoked Mussels .................................. 1 ea 2/ 00 Pasta Sauce ................................... 3 $ 29 Deep Brown Beans in Sauce ............. 2 ea ¢ Coconut Milk .......................................... 99ea ¢ Instant Noodles ....................................... 99ea ¢ Cut Baby Corn ...................................... 99 ea ¢ Water Chestnuts .................................. 99ea $ 49 Stoned Wheat Thins .................. 3 ea $ 19 Squirrelly Bread ................................. 3 ea $ 39 German Rye Bread ............................... 2 ea
Lea & Perrins
540 ml
/lb
B.C.
2
Parsnips
3lbs
99¢
$2.18 /kg
/lb
2/ 50 Macintosh
GROCERY GROCERY
Heinz
$
119
$
Lest we Forget!
Western Foods Cloth Bags
400
Tomatoes
/lb
B.C.
300
use
Chunky Soup All Varieties
2 Coconut Water $ 69 1 Bathroom Tissue $ 29 3 Coconut Milk Ice Cream $
59
Go Green
2/
$2.62/kg ........................
2/
1lb
/lb
Red & Yellow Potatoes
..................................
Lemons
Campbell's
4
2/
Cretors Chicago Mix or
5
4
California
ea
69
Washington
Bunch Spinach
Cilantro
California
¢ Roma
California
ea
49
Superslim
Organic Lemonades
California
00 ¢
99
$
$1.52/kg .........................
2
2/
Cold, Smoked
For Your Healthy Lifestyle
2/
3
300g ............................
$9.90 kg ..............................................
/lb
Santa Cruz
ea
Bartlett Pears
Hass Avocado
/lb
$
Red Snapper Salmon Fillets Lox
$ 99
399 $ 49 4
Washington
California/Mexican
Harvest Double Smoked Mini
Fast Fry Inside Round
Fresh
Pink Salmon
SEA
$8.80 kg ......................
Bacon Harvest
Treats From the
Inside Round $ Steaks Harvest
ea
5lb box........................................................................................
Family Pack
Harvest Regular or Applewood
500g ............................
700
2/
99 Mandarin Oranges ea
AAA
Inside Round $ Roasts
Chinese
23
$
Chicken Breasts
Bassili's Best 3 Cheese &
We reserve the right to limit quantities
AD PRICES IN EFFECT November 6 THRU November 12, 2013
Fresh, Great Tasting Meat
Meat Lasagna
772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
Alpine
Grain Bread Strawberry Rhubarb
Pie
454g
499
$ 660g
239
$
ea
White Chocolate Butterflake Macadamia $ 49 Buns 3 ea 6's 12's Cookies 6’s
www.westernfoods.com
ea
Greek
1
$
99 ea
Pitas 4's
259 ea
$
SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, november 6, 2013 2013
Up Sooke CHECK OUT THE SALMON
The SALMON hAve returned to the rivers. Those five and older can join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist alongside the Charters River to learn about the salmon and for a close up look at these magnificent fish as they spawn. Meet at the Charters Salmon Interpretive Centre off Sooke River Road between 1 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 10. Please leave your pets at home.
SOOKE CrAfT SALE AT SOOke eLeMeNTARy on Saturday, November 9. Over 30 tables of local craftspeople will offer everything from gift cards to knit fashion wear, ceramics to swags and everything in between. In aid of Sooke elementary PAC. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ONgOiNg
ROOTS, SeeDS AND Circles, a show and sale by Fibres & Beyond continues at the South Shore Gallery on Otter Point Road until November 30.
Thumbs Up TO The COMMuNITy of Sooke and the people in it who are trying to make things easier for the hack family.
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Change of seasons The longer nights and shorter days are a reminder to drivers to be mindful of the decreased visibility at this time of the year.
The following items came before District of Sooke council at their regular meeting on October 28, 2013. Delegations: Two members of the Sooke Animal Food and Rescue Society came before council to request a “piece of land.” The society, founded by current president Margarita Domiquez, rescues feral and abandoned cats. The society got free use of a barn on Grant Road and now are being asked to leave by the owners of the land. Dominquez said the district is “trying to sell several parks” and all they require is a small piece of land. Mayor Wendal Milne stated council meets yearly to assess and prioritize requests from the community and they would put the society’s request in with the others. “There is only so much land, so much money,” said Milne. Public Inputs and Information Meetings: An application for
Exclusion for the Agricultural Land Reserve, 2039 Sooke River Road came before council. Neighbours came before council and outlined their concerns about the proposed use of the land, if it were excluded from the ALR. The intended use of the property would involve a waste/garbage/recycling transfer station and a gravel, soil and compost soil mart. The 2.6 hectare property is surrounded by a mobile home park, industrial park, a hydro substation, Girl Guide Camp and Edward Milne community school. Most of the neighbouring property owners stated they had no problem with the property owners (Winter Allison Holdings) a.k.a. Sooke Disposal and Recycling Ltd., but felt the proposed enterprise was not suitable to the area citing safety and odour issues as well as compatibility. Council unanimously agreed to not consider removing the land from the ALR or endorsing the application to the Agricultural Land Commission.
CounCil Briefs
Bylaws: Council adopted Bylaw 565, Fees Amendment Bylaw which will see $50 fees established for fingerprinting administrative costs. Reports: The “dumbest intersection” in Sooke may soon be a thing of the past if Sooke council has their way. The intersection at Townsend Road and Sooke Road has drawn numerous complaints because of the inability to access businesses on Townsend Road. It is a right in and right out roadway with a pedes-
trian crossing at Sooke Road. There are issues of visibility and safety at the intersection. Sooke Road is under provincial jurisdiction and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure would have to authorize any changes. “If it is a DOT road, they should come and fix the road,” said Councillor Kevin Pearson. “It is causing problems that are not going to go away.” Coun. Herb Haldane said, “in this case we did wrong” in changing the intersection.
The intersection was modified in 2011 after a rezoning in 2006 to allow for a bank along Sooke Road. Council referred the issue back to staff to look at the potential to clean up the pedestrian issue and create a left hand turn and to discuss the intersection with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Some recommendations could include introducing additional signage and or physical changes at the intersection and at the bank to prevent the illegal
movements that continue to occur; better define the lane edge and sidewalk, north of the highway from the bank to Townsend; consider preventing the left turns from the mall to go westbound; and continue to work towards completing the supporting road network. CRD Bylaws 2950 and 2951 (Silver Spray) were rescinded when the Official Community Plan (2002) and Sooke Zoning Bylaw (2006) were adopted.
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Village Food Markets
W e e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s W e d n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 6 - Tu e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 3 Open 7:30am - 10:00pm, 7 days a week including holidays #103-6661 Sooke Road • Locally Owned • Locally Operated
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY November 11, 11:00 a.m. Sooke Legion Cenotaph
Fresh Meat Canadian Beef AA or Better
Rib Grilling Steaks $15.41/kg .. Fresh Boneless Pork
Sirloin Roasts
$5.49/kg .....................
6
$ 99
Fresh Pork
Sirloin Cutlets
2 /lb
$ 49
Canadian Beef AA or Better
Produce
Value Pack
4 $ 29 1
$ 99/lb
Top Sirloin Oven Roast $11.00/kg Fresh
Ground Chicken $2.89/kg............
/lb
Simply Poultry Cordon Swiss, Broccoli & Cheese
Russet Potatoes
/lb
Chicken Legs $4.17/kg ................. Fletcher's
Dry-Cured Bacon 500g ............. Mitchell's Cheddar or Mesquite
Stuffed Chicken 284g ................. $299ea Smokies 450g..................................... Frozen
Sea Food
.....................................
Deli
88
¢
Pastrami ........................
................................................................................
Beer
Sausage
.......................................................................
Gypsy
Salami
Oysters
...............................................................................
239 $ 19 1 $ 29 2 $
/100g /100g
/100g
1
..........
Dozen ....................
ea
ea
ea
ea
1
$ 54 /100g
7
Chickens
$ 99 ea
Bulk Foods
Baker y
/100g
Organic!
3.31 /kg
7 89¢
.........................................................................
284g
.....................................................................
Milk Chocolate Covered
Dan D Pak Dried
Econo Salted or Unsalted
Blueberries...... $299 Mixed Nuts ... $109 Papaya 200g ...... $239 /100g /100g ea NEW Made In-Store, Krafters
Grain Bread
Chocolate, Powder or Old Fashioned
Mini Donuts 270-387g ................................
/100g
ea
¢ ¢ Expo Mix.......... 89¢ Green Peas ....... 25/100g Peanut Brittle99/100g /100g
3 2/ 00 5
Mac Cookies 12 Pack ....................................
ea
ea
Old Fashioned
Split
Fruit
99
/lb
1lb Bag
680g .............................................
Creamy
Coleslaw
$ 50 /lb
/lb
$ 49
Whole Barbecue
2
$ 00 ea
1 Red Delicious Apples .. 1 Green Peppers .......$150 Organic! Peeled Organic! $ 99 $ 00 4 Head Lettuce..................... 2 Baby Carrots ............. $200 Organic! Organic! $ 00 $ 49 Bunch Beets ...................... $200 Cherry Tomateos ... 3 4 /kg
Fresh Beach Run, Medium Size
/100g
California
Turkey
Grey Cod Fillets
..............................
Organic! BC Grown Xtra Fancy $331
$ 89
Fresh, Pacific Caught
Crab Meat
Watermelons
1
2 /lb
$ 49
2
$ 98ea
Mexican Mini
Pomegranates $ 00 ............................. ea
Fresh with back portion
Imitation
10lb bag .......
California
Valu Pack
$5.49/kg ................... Boneless
B.C. Grown
$ 99 ea
1
$ 99 ea
Made In-Store
Date Squares 925g ................................... Cranberry Scones 6 Pk .....................
4 $ 49 3 $ 49
ea
ea
Check out all our Grocer y Specials in our Instore Flyer! Hellmann's
Sun-Rype
Mayonnaise 890 ml .....................
1
Juice Boxes
$ 89
5x200 ml................
ea
Soup
500 ml .................
5
+dep
180g ....................
Armstrong
600g ......................
8
Bread
$ 99
600g .....................
ea
341-398 ml ....................
1 kg ...................
6
3
2/ 00
Breyer's Double Churned
Swanson
TV Dinners 280-383g ............ 2/600 Ice Cream 1.66L ................... $699ea Dr. Oetker Panebello or Ristaurante 325-450g .....................
4 ea
$ 99
Kent
Sunflower Oil
Orange Juice 250 ml...... 5/500
500 ml.....................
Dair y
89¢
ea
500g...............................
1
Eggs
Dozen .........................
Dairyland
1L ...........
4
$ 99
3.78L......................
3 ea
$ 99
4
$ 69 ea
Bailey's
Bush's
Baked Beans
Kozy Shack
398 ml ..................
ea
Natural Foods
Organic Granola Bars
Annie's Organic Nuts To You
3
3/ 00
Nature's Path
175-210g ....
Coffee Cream 400 ml...... 2/500 Bunny Grahams
$ 99 Sour Cream 500 ml.................. $229 ea Pudding Tubs 642g............ 2 ea
+dep
250g .....................
ea
Laundry Detergent $ 99 3
$ 79 ea
5
5/ 00
Breaktime Cookies2/ 00 2
Granny's Ultra Liquid
Large, Brown
Whipping Cream
All Varieties 2L .........
ea
Dare
Cheese Slices
Island Gold Free-Range
Dairyland
5
Soda
$ 99
Kraft Singles
Safflo
2/ 00
French Fries
1 kg................................
ea
Vegetables
ea
Valley Farms
5
$ 99
Green Giant Canned
Dempster's Multigrain or Garden Vegetable
Frozen
Pizzas
144's ..............................
Potato Chips 2/ 00 5
3/ 00
Cheddar Cheese
4
3/ 00
Refreshe
Cheerios
Tea Bags
Lay's
Campbell's Ready to Serve
General Mills
Red Rose
213g ...
6
2/ 00
500
2/
Kinnikinnick Frozen Tapioca Rice
English Muffins 375g ........$399ea Lundberg
Sunflower Butter 250g........ $269ea Rice Chips 170g.................. 2/500
B.C. Transit Bus Passes, Lottery Centre, Gift Certificates and Canada Postage Stamps • We reserve the right to limit quantities • Proud member of Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce
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Treat Yourself For The Season! • Baltic Amber Jewelry • Tons of Pearls • Semi Precious Gemstone Beads ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, SOOKE BRANCH, 1947 This photo of members of RCL Branch #54 was taken in 1947 in the original Sooke Legion Hall which stood on Eustace Road just about where Sheilds Road meets Eustace. Front row: Lenora Hewlett, Elsie Arden, Elsie Thornber, Net-
tie Rumsby, Margaret Taylor, Pauline Morton, Agnes Collins, Bea Morrison, Olive Wadams, Sheila Martin. Second row: Peter Wadams, Tommy Blight, Emily Nixon, Mrs. Jackman, Mrs. Bickford, Minnie Dixon, Betty Soutar, Jean Myers, G. Ashton, Mabel Jones, John Martin, Fred Thornber, Capt PW deP Taylor.
Third row: Bob Gibson, Vernon Norman, Jim Arden, Mr. Johnston, Jack Goldie, Peter Dixon, Jim Martin, Denis Lavender, Gordon Nixon, Sid Gates. Rear: Larry Rumsby, Jack Lindley, Gerald Roberson, Don Morrison, Jack Myers. The Sooke Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion was formed in 1926, with Captain PW
“Buck” Taylor as first president. Their early meetings were held in the historic Curtis Muir house on West Coast Road, right where a car wash and doggie wash has been built today. The first president of the Legion Women’s Auxiliary, formed in 1935, was Mrs Fred (Elsie) Thornber. By the mid-1940s the Legion folk were able to meet
Grants given to community groups The Community Grant Review Committee chaired by Councillor Kerrie Reay allocated $17,037.96 in grants for the September 30 intake and District of Sooke council authorized the funding. Category B grants are a yearly line item in the District of Sooke budget in the amount of $65,000. There was $22,950.87 in the remaining grant bud-
get for 2013. Requests totaled $39,637.96. Groups receiving grants were: 1st Sooke Scouts Group - $1,400 for additional equipment (requested $3,500). Greater Victoria Bike to Work Week - $200. John Muir elementary school - $3,000 for playground equipment.
Private 2.5 Acres
Sooke Academy of Music $1,000 for supplies for music students who play string instruments (requested $4,000). Sooke Children’s Garden Club - $3,337.96 to build a storage for their supplies shed at Sunriver Community Garden. Sooke Christmas Bureau $8,000 to purchase turkeys, hams and other food for Christ-
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on their own premises, as pictured. Records show that the First World War saw the loss of 15 servicemen resident in our area, and that in World War II, 11 servicemen from our community gave their lives. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
mas hampers for District of Sooke residents. At least 450 hampers will be distributed this year (requested$12,000). Request to compile list with Sooke Food Bank. Sooke Food Bank - $1,100 to purchase two new fridges to store milk and eggs to be sourced locally.
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Notice of 2013 AGM East Sooke Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service Commission ~ East Sooke Fire Hall ~ 27 November 2013 - 7 pm 1397 Coppermine Road, East Sooke BC, V9Z1B2 Call 250 642-4411 or Email esvfd@shaw.ca
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Original show home for the Stonewood plan at Sunriver Estates. Rare floorplan offers many upgrades, this 2085sqft 3BR, 3BA home is one of the few with a separate formal Dining room in addition to the open-concept Kitchen-Living-Eating area. So much to see - get in today! NEW PRICE $439,900! Visit TimAyres.ca/121 for complete details including floor plan, HD video tour, pictures
Lorenda Simms
Tim Ayres
Beautiful 3BR, 2BA, 2254sqft executive home on 2.47acres with new floors and paint featuring a spacious gourmet Kitchen with appliances & pantry, sweeping oak staircase to 20x24 Master with a spectacular view. Decks on all levels. Separate garage, + HUGE 40x30 overheight workshop with storage loft great space for boat works, car restoration, RV Storage, etc. Just a terrific shop!! $574,900 MLS® 327338
Beautifully Renovated Double-Wide Located in Sooke’s finest Park "Lannon Creek", up above the rest, this home boasts amazing water views of Sooke Basin & East Sooke Mountains. Features new everything. Open LR, sunny deck, formal dining w/builtins, bright Kitchen, 2 large BR’s & baths including a spa soaker tub in Master ensuite. New furnace. Loads of storage, spacious double carport, immediate possession available. NEW PRICE $154,900 MLS® 326876
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Allan Poole
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Still celebrating after 100 years
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Increase your energy, rejuvenate your skin, & rid the body of unhealthy toxins.
All are welcome. Tickets are available at $20 each at the church, at South Shore Gallery and Shoppers Drug Mart. Holy Trinity is proud to continue its mission of “People caring for people… in the light of Christian love.” Holy Trinity Anglican Church P.O. Box 519 1962 Murray Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H5 250-642-3172 email – info@holytrinitysookebc.org
Holy Trinity Anglican church at 1962 Murray Road in Sooke continues to celebrate number 100. The church burned down in 2005, rebuilt, revived and valiantly restored itself. The next birthday event is a Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction to take place at the Royal Canadian Legion on November 9, 2013. To serve the delicious roast beef dinner, we are honoured to have the assistance of the Cadets of the Sooke Navy League. Like the church, these young people know the value of community service. The Silent Auction will have great variety on display. In addition to party baskets and individual items, there will be a motorized scooter (or two), a walker, filing cabinet, paper shredder, sewing machine and other articles for house and garden.
Bi-Annual Sooke Workshop November 13th, 2013 6 - 7 pm Lose Weight. Feel Great. Don’t Wait. Why? As you know, we only customize this program for 25 participants each season. • learn advanced detox methods • receive practical tips • dietary guidelines • easy & delicious recipes!
Detox Start Date:
November 24th The Goodlife Wellness Centre
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Victoria Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 Get involved • Walk • Donate • Volunteer • Sponsor
Trust fund established for Hack family The distressing news of the accident on West Coast Road on October 28 which took the life of Kyle Hack has led to the formation of a trust account to assist his wife Cindy Lajeunesse Hack and their children Togan and Matia. Contributions to assist the family may be deposited to the
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Hack Family Trust Account at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union at Sooke or at any branch. Cheques may be mailed to the Hack Family Trust at PO Box 481, Sooke Post Office, Sooke BC V9Z 1H4 Members of the Trust committee are: Elida Peers, Doug and Janine Wittich,
Sooke Region ChambeR of CommeRCe CaLL foR new diReCtoRS T he Ch a m b er i s doi n g a t ar ge te d re c r ui t m en t of n ew B o ard of D i re c tor m em b ers for 2014 an d i s sp e ci f i ca l ly se ek i n g p e op l e i n S o o ke w h o h ave professi on al exp er i en ce in fi n an ce, l aw, m ar ke t i n g , tou r i sm , l an d de ve l opm en t , e du c at i on , an d gover n m en t re l at i on s to al i g n s ki l l -s e t s w i t h t h e 2014 Ch am b er p or t fol i o’s . T ho se i n tereste d i n b ei n g a m em b er of th e 2014 B o ard of D i re c tor s ho u l d con ta c t th e Chamb er of f i ce b efore Novem b er 1 5 th at
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Car Care “Musts” You Don’t Want to Skip (Brake Fluid)
WHY: The fluid in your car’s brake hydraulic system transfers your foot pressure at the brake pedal into stopping power at the wheels. An adequate supply of clean brake fluid is absolutely essential for safe vehicle operation. Old, moisture-contaminated brake fluid, or a low fluid level that allows air to enter the system, can lead to brake fade or a complete loss of braking power. WHEN: Inspect the brake fluid level at every oil change. If the level has fallen below the “low” mark on the fluid reservoir, it usually indicates major brake wear or a leak somewhere in the system; have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that the brake fluid be replaced periodically to flush moisture and contaminants from the system. Every two years is a common interval; check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific recommendations. BOTTOM LINE: Old brake fluid or fluid at low levels can result in your brakes fading or completely failing. Plus, a leak in the brake line can cause a vehicle fire if the fluid drips onto a heated surface such as a catalytic converter.
A: Some obvious signs are little or no hot water; ‘steaming hot’ water; water in the tray; an acrid odour; corroded fittings; or a brown streak on the side. There is a gradual loss of efficiency as the water heater ages, due to sediment buildup at the 250-883-7271 PlumbPerfect@shaw.ca bottom of the tank (gas models)| and to corrosion on the elements (electric models). Best to keep a close eye as the tank nears 8 or 9 years old; or have us install a burst-proof life-time warranty tank. As an in-between measure we do recommend an alarm on your tank.
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Police seek suspect in sexual assault Sexual Assault In the early morning of Nov. 1, a male broke into a lower-level town home on the 1900 block of Maple Avenue S. and sexually assaulted a female who was asleep at the time. The suspect entered through an unlocked sliding door on the ground level of the home and went upstairs to where the woman was sleeping. The intruder was chased out of the house, and the police pursued with a canine unit from Saanich, but were unable to track the suspect. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 6’2, with a slim frame and a short black beard. Anyone
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Sexual assault suspect is described as caucasian, 6’2” with a slim frame. with information on the suspect, or with a similar incident, can call the local RCMP detachment at 250-642-5241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The RCMP would like to remind the residents of Sooke to secure their homes. Also, they want to ensure the public that this does not appear to be serial sexual predator as there have been no other incidents reported. On-going vehicle break-ins There continue to be a series of vehicle break-ins, happening on Maple Avenue and Eustace Road, most of which are into vehicles that were left unlocked. Again, the reminder to lock your vehicles, and not to leave any valuables in plain sight. Any suspicious activities should be reported to the Sooke RCMP, at 250642-5241
Dognappers While much has been circulated by way of flyers and through social media about some people in a white van attempting to steal dogs from their cars, the RCMP had only one call on the matter. If you have experienced a similar incident, you can notify the RCMP and they will investigate further. Deceased bear On the morning of Oct. 23, a bear was struck by a vehicle in Saseenos. The RCMP showed up with rifles in case the bear was still alive and needed to be put out of its misery. However, the bear was already deceased; no shots were fired.
Remembrance Day Nov. 11
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Wonderful & spacious 2499sf family home located on a huge, flat, .37ac on a quiet country lane. Main living area up has entertainment sized living, separate DR, bright, country kitchen w/eating area & family room, 3 generously sized BRs & 2BA. Sliders lead to newer 2 tiered cedar deck, perfect for backyard BBQ’s. Downstairs you will find room for mom, extended family or mortgage helper w/large, sunny 2BR + den suite w/separate entry. Shared laundry room. Garage is wired 220 for welder etc & currently has an office & workshop. Large, south-facing, sundrenched, private yard great for kids or pets. Garden shed & veggie garden. Plenty of parking for your RV & boat. Heated crawl space. Fabulous family floor plan! Quiet country location. A must see!. MLS #323327
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Capital Regional District Notice of
Annual Water Main Cleaning Western Communities A water main cleaning program will be carried out in various areas of Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Sooke, and East Sooke between October 1, 2013 and April 30, 2014. Short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water can be expected. Commercial establishments such as laundromats and beauty salons will receive advance warning of flushing in their vicinity. If you require such notification, please contact CRD Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, at 250.474.9619. In no case can responsibility be accepted for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water.
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2 bedrooms with Cozy Woodstove. Price includes Member share so no Pad Rent. Pay only Common Costs of $100. Private setting on bus route.
Remember them
cadets a.c. Rempel (left) and o.c. corbett (right) were out at Western Foods on Saturday with a/Slt (Nl) Verge (centre), collecting donations for poppies, on Saturday, November 2. they are a part of Nlcc admiral Girouard, Sooke Navy league.
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A time to consider local artisans November should be called craft fair month. It is the first push towards the Christmas/holiday buying spree. There are art and crafts fairs everywhere from school gymnasiums to hotels to community halls. Everyone who gets involved in selling their art/craft is a small local entrepreneur. They struggle with rising costs for supplies and try to hone in on what is popular - what will sell. Buyers are fickle. They want something for a good price and they want it handmade and they want it unique. These days when so much of what we purchase is made overseas, we crave the time and attention it takes to have something with some real human touch to it. A beautifully carved bowl, for instance, is organic, local and likely made by someone you know. The environment around the Sooke region is often the inspiration for works of art and it is often also the place for materials. Woodcarvers, basket makers and assemblage artists all utilize our natural resources in beautiful ways. What a great way to find something made in Sooke. Or how about a book written by a local author? When you start considering what to buy for someone, give some thought to buying local, buying from an artisan. Each of the craftspeople or artists are trying hard to make a living or at least a supplemental wage from what they do. They love what they do and they put their heart and soul into each piece they craft. They work long hours at it and it would be wonderful to see locals supporting locals. Check our calendar in the print edition and the online calendar for times, places and dates of small and large craft fairs in the region. Then start making your list. You will make three people happy — the artisan, the gift recipient and yourself.
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Time running out for killer whales On October 24, 2013 I tabled restore funding necessary to put motion M-460 in the House of Com- whale monitoring boats back on the mons calling on the government to water. Second, this plan calls for impleimplement an Action Plan to protect the remaining 81 southmenting measures to ern resident killer whales. decrease human generThese orcas have been ated noise and other dislisted as endangered under turbances. Noise pollution the Species At Risk Act interferes with communicasince 2003, yet no action tion between whales and has been taken by the fedwith prey location. As noise eral government. pollution may be the most The southern resident serious threat to the future killer whales are not only of southern resident killer sentinels for the health of whales, this action plan our ecosystem, but also a calls for reducing engine key part of our local econnoise to safe levels for vessels traveling through critiomy and an iconic species Randall cal orca habitat and reducfor Vancouver Islanders. Garrison tions in overall marine trafWhale watching expedi—MP fic. It also calls for marine tions, museum exhibits, books, and whale souvenirs are all clean-up programs to end the harm central to tourism on Vancouver to whales from marine debris, such Island. I want both our economy as ghost fishing gear, styrofoam, and and the orcas to continue to pros- plastic. Third, this plan calls for programs per rather than ending up with only memories of the times when these to decrease chemical pollution in the majestic creatures graced our planet Salish Sea. As a species at the top of the food chain, southern resident and our lives. This motion calls for action in four killer whales have become increasingly affected by toxins through the key areas: First, it calls for continuing fed- process of bioaccumulation. These eral support for research and moni- toxins cause cancer and affect lontoring programs for southern resi- gevity and fertility in whales, but of dent killer whales. In particular this course these toxins also have simiaction plan would restore federal lar impacts on our children and famcapacity to monitor pollution in the ilies since we eat the same fish and Pacific Ocean, a capacity lost in the swim in the same ocean. There are last round of Department of Fisher- safe alternatives to almost all the ies and Oceans cuts. It would also toxins that are ending up in our local
waters. We can start by switching to biodegradable household cleaning products, minimizing the use of personal care products, properly disposing of unused pharmaceuticals, and refraining from the use of cosmetic pesticides. Fourth, this plan calls for measures to increase and enhance chinook salmon stocks as this fish is the principle, and some scientists say near exclusive, food source for southern resident killer whales. Restoring historic Chinook runs will not only provide critical food for these orcas, but also provide us with an enhanced supply of local food and a boost to sport fishing. The action plan in motion M-460 is ready to go now. For more information on how you can help visit my website at randallgarrison.ndp.ca where you can download a poster with simple actions you can take. Time is running out to save the southern resident killer whales. Randall Garrison, Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca. Member of Parliament. Official Opposition Critic for Public Safety Official Opposition Critic for LGBT
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We asked: What do you think about alcohol being sold in the grocery store?
I like the idea of government liquor stores because they pay a fair wage, and the money goes back into the local economy.
They’ve already let people other than the government sell liquor, so who decides and on what basis?
I lived in Quebec for years where they do that. I think it’s wonderful. Increased availability makes it less desirable.
Beer and wine maybe.
Michael Strong Sooke
Steve Walker Victoria
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Art Dennison Sooke
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Loss hard on senior I’ve got a lot on my mind these days, and when distracted I tend to forget things. This afternoon I went up to the ATM at the Chevron station to get some money out. I put in my card, keyed in my PIN, rejected the receipt, took my card back and left. Half an hour later I realized with a sick feeling that I had left the money sticking out of the machine, $200. I’ve travelled a lot and unfortunately have done a lot of stupid things, including getting off a train leaving a purse with my passport and all my money on a seat, and getting separated from my purse with everything in it at a crowded airport at 3 a.m. And always, my possessions made it back to me intact. Except for today. The $200 was gone, and it made me sad. More because it was not turned in than the loss of 200 bones, although that hurts too. I just hope the person who left with it needed it more than I do. Hey. whoever you are, I’m retired and on a fixed income. Thanks a lot. Nancy Davies Sooke
Use common sense with bears
Thanks to Debbie Read for trying to educate people on being bear aware. It seems like an ongoing problem every year. It’s called common sense which I think is really lacking. I’ve lived in rural areas for many years and never had a problem. I feel sorry for the bears, because of humans they are either re-located which doesn’t always work or put down. S. Morgan Sooke
Respect animals To the person who hit a deer on Wednesday, October 30 around 7 a.m between Kemp Lake and Robinson on Otter Point Road. Did you know that she wasn’t dead? Did you even think to stop? Call anyone? Do you know what it’s like to look a dying animal in the eye and not be able to do anything? What do you think it’s like for the maintenance crew to come and have to watch her suffer while they wait for the RCMP to come and put her out of her misery? How about the officer who has to come and do the deed? I am sick of people speeding through this stretch of road. And yes, a lot of you are not going 50kmh which is the posted limit.
If you slow down and make yourself aware of side of the road obstacles, you can usually avoid these tragic scenes. Especially in these dark days of winter. I know that sometimes it’s inevitible but most times it’s not. And to the people in the area who encourage deer by feeding them, stop this nonsense! They become used to handouts, bring their young, and become a nuisance on the road. I’m sure whoever hit the deer was in a hurry or some other lame excuse. Leave your house 10 minutes earlier. Have some respect for the wildlife whose environment you’ve moved into. Make yourself aware of areas where you know where deer cross the road. Show a little compassion. Kerry O’Gorman Sooke
Wind power works I am writing with regards to a comment about wind turbines, saying they are noisy and a blight to the landscape. When we stayed at an RV park right next to the turbines in Palm Springs, they were totally silent and to be honest with you, they are quite majestic to look at. What a won-
derful way to harness energy. Cheryl Parkinson Sooke
Fletcher speaks truth Missing from Ted Roberts’ hackneyed rant against Tom Fletcher, in your October 23, 2013 issue, is the truth about BCTF activities and the root cause of poverty. Websites of the Sooke Teachers’ Association and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation have many examples of neo-Marxist lingo such as “social justice,” solidarity, and globalization. Some material and workshops claim to advocate peace yet they promote what causes war - collectivism. I don’t see educational units showing the great improvement in agricultural productivity that feeds the world, the benefits of petroleum energy for humans, nor how plastics made from petroleum are used in medical care. B.C.’s school system has not stopped bullying, despite many programs for many years. In the Sooke school district some students could not grasp the immorality of “Kick a Ginger Day.” Who failed to teach them? Why the failure? I say because schools teach collectiv-
Michael Dick “Your Sooke Specialist”
ism rather than respect for honest individuals. Redheads hadn’t been identified as a group for special treatment, so some Sooke district students kicked them. Roberts fails to see that poverty is not caused by responsible budgets, but by government barriers and personal difficulties. Poor people are far better off in this relatively free society, in contrast to Marxist North Korea where starving residents are forbidden to accept food from relatives in China. Why does Ted Roberts defend a monopolist union that uses its power to push an unbalanced approach to education? Keith Sketchley Saanich
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Musical dividends In October 2012, I came to Sooke to present a donation to the Sooke Philharmonic Society from the Ernest Lieblich Foundation of Los Angeles, and to hear a young Alice Haekyo
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Talking trash at awareness video night Let’s talk trash!
Each year we Earthly inhabitants throw away billions of tons of waste. But there is no “away.” We buy it, we bury it, we burn it and then we ignore it. On November 13 Awareness Film Night will present the film Trashed in the Edward Milne community school theatre. There will be a MiniFair of sustainable upcycled wares in the theatre foyer, a gift exchange, a door prize and a postscreening discussion with Laura Byrne and Mayor Wendal Milne from the District of Sooke. The 2013 feature documentary Trashed, produced and directed by British filmmaker Candida Brady and selected to receive a Special Screening at the Cannes Film Festival, follows Jeremy Irons as he sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem. From China to Indonesia to the Pacific Ocean to Icelandic incinerators, this is a meticulous, brave investigative journey that takes Irons and us from skepticism to sorrow and from horror to
and recycled items, providing a chance for theatregoers to do some early local and sustainable Christmas shopping. Upcyclers will include: Discarded Couture - Jenn Bell (www. d i s c a rd e d c o u t u re . org), Love In Everything (http://loveineverything.blogspot.ca), The Hollow Tree (find them on Facebook), Dana Sitar, and Earth Elf (www.earthelf.ca).
There will be information on Sooke Street Bank and CRD recycling plus a free gift exchange and a door prize. Bring a “gift” of a useful item that you no longer need for the gift exchange. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film at 7:00. The evening will conclude at 9:30. Admission is by donation. For more informfation go to: www.awarenessfilmnight.ca
Shirley Community Association
Christmas Craft Fair Sunday, November 10, 2013 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Shirley Community Hall
Artisans, Crafters, Baked Goods, Great Food www.shirleycommunity.org sca@shirleycommunity.org
Remembrance Day hope. At the end of the film he goes in search of solutions. From individuals who have changed their lives and produce almost no waste to increasing anti-waste legislation, to an entire city which is now virtually waste-free, he discovers that change is not only essential, but happening. “We’ve made this movie because there are so many people who feel strongly the urgent need for the problem of ‘waste’ and ‘sustainability’ to be addressed... this is where movies can play such an important role, educating society and bringing ‘difficult’ subjects to the broadest possible audience,” said Irons.
Can Sooke implement some waste reduction strategies? The post-screening discussion will be lead by Laura Byrne, Parks and Environmental Services Coordinator, and Mayor Wendal Milne for the District of Sooke. Mayor Milne will be in attendance to field any political questions that may come up re: transfer stations, etc. Bring your ideas, concerns and questions around ways that we, as a community and as individuals, can lessen our garbage footprint. The evening will also feature displays and a MiniFair in the theatre foyer. Five local Upcyclers will be showing the creative, unique and beautiful wares they make from found
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca
Upcoming Public Meetings Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN THE MAYOR’S “PROMOTE SOOKE” TASK FORCE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION Wednesday, November 20th, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Topics of Discussion: • Developing recommendations on how to “Promote Sooke” • How to move forward with a 2% Hotel Tax Input from community organizations, the media and members of the public is important on these issues.
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
Recycling Reminder
We Recycle on Remembrance Day If your blue box collection day falls on Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11, your curbside materials will be collected as usual. Please place your recyclables at the curb by 7:30 am in appropriate sized containers. For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2014 VICTORIA LEADERSHIP AWARDS DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:
4:00 p.m., November 29, 2013 Vi s i t w w w. l e a d e r s h i p v i c t o r i a . c a t o download a copy of the nomination form.
Awards Gala 4:30 pm, 26 February 2014 Crystal Garden 2004-2014
AWARD CATEGORIES
(OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS)
The University of Victoria Community Leadership Award
acknowledges outstanding leadership in linking UVic and the community for greater public benefit.
THE VICTORIA LEADERSHIP AWARDS 10 Years of Celebrating Community Leadership
Under the Distinguished Patronage of The Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
Rotary Community Leadership Award
recognizes community leaders who meet Rotary values of the highest levels of ethical behaviour in business and in the community.
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It isn’t often that Sooke gets a whole roster of exceptional individual musical talent from across the province. In the style of the Grand Ole Opry, which was a musical icon in Nashville that held weekly concerts, Canadian music icon Barney Bentall brings his own particular take on the Opry to Sooke. The Sooke Harbour Players, Sooke Regional Resources Services, the Edward Milne Community School Society and Mel Dobres are proud to present Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry, at the Edward Milne community theatre on Sunday, November 17, 2013. “A couple of years ago I asked if they would come to Sooke,” said Mel Dobres. “They emailed and said they would do it.” Dobres said sponsors buy a song and lyrics about that sponsor are written by Bentall into a unique song. Sponsors
Cont’d from page 9 Lee perform the SaintSaens Violin Concerto with Maestro Nelson’s Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. I returned last weekend to hear another young musician, Keaton Ollech, perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the orchestra. In both instances I was entranced. Such incredible talents, such virtuoso musicianship by two young teenagers. If possible I shall visit again in June next year, to hear Alice’s enchanting performance of
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get free tickets and a tax recipt. A treasured tradition in British Columbia, this fundraiser and oneof-a-kind variety show brings concert-goers together to support the Sooke Food Bank Society. The Grand Cariboo Opry is a highly entertaining show, hosted by Bentall, who blends humourous and sentimental monologues with a heartfelt set of roots and folk favourites. Bentall is joined by
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Save the Haunted House The Haunted House was a HUGE success! The Bantam A hockey teamand parents did a fantastic job. It speaks volumes when a group of teenage boys pull together to save a community event, for if it weren’t for their hockey team, there would not have been a Safe Halloween this year. The Safe Halloween Committee has folded, SEAPARC Rotary and the District of Sooke are keen on keeping this important event going; however they are looking for an organization or individual to take on the Haunted House for next year.
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The Pastor's Pen Whom He did predestinate, them He also called." — Romans 8:30 “Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling." Now, here is a touchstone by which we may try our calling. It is “a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace.” This calling forbids all trust in our own doings, and conducts us to Christ alone for salvation, but it afterwards purges us from dead works to serve the living and true God. If you are living in sin, you are not called, but if you are truly Christ's, you can say, “Nothing pains me so much as sin; I desire to be rid of it; Lord, help me to be holy.” Is this the tenor of your life towards God, and His divine will? Is then your calling a high calling? Another test we find in Hebrews 3:1—"Partakers of the heavenly calling." Heavenly calling means a call from heaven. Is it a call to heaven as well as from heaven? Unless you are a stranger here, and heaven your home, you have not been called with a heavenly calling. Is your calling holy. Then, friend you have been called of God. By Rev. Richard Steele hoLy tRinity Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 holY CoMMUNIoN SERVICE: Sunday 10am EVENINg PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Howard Jacques www.holytrinitysookebc.org
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The Poppy Flag was raised on October 25 in recognition of the forthcoming Remembrance Day ceremonies as well as the start of poppy sales. Pictured are Sooke Fire Chief Steve Sorensen raising the flag, an honour guard from the Royal Canadian Legion and Acting Mayor Rick Kasper on the far right. It is the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The gathering at the Cenotaph becomes hushed as the two minute “Wave of Silence” begins. It is at this moment that Remembrance becomes totally personal. For those veterans who witnessed war first hand it will be about their units, most especially about those who became friends, those that served in the same Regiment, on the same ship, or in the same squadron. Some were close friends, some just passing acquaintances, but all Brothers-in Arms. For my grandfather, a survivor of Vimy Ridge, it would not only be memories of the fallen, but of the brutal conditions under which they served. About the only thing I ever got from him was that he did not have dry feet for two years. For my father, it was the tragedy of Fallaise, where more than thirty tanks were lost in half an hour, and
the bodies covered a stretch over seven miles. Neither of these veterans talked much about their appalling experiences, but they did remember many events on the lighter side. This is often shown by veterans at November 11th ceremonies when, after the formal ceremony, an informal one would quickly get going in the Legion Hall. Songs and toasts to their old buddies, along with a few tears would be the honour given to those who could not be with them on this, to a veteran, a Holy Day. I did not serve in any theatre of war, but as many veterans of “Peacetime” service, I remember the many friends and squadron mates who gave their lives in the pursuit of Peace and Freedom. Fifteen of my squadon mates, many close to my family, were lost on the March 23, 1965, as CP107 Argus 20727 of 404 Maritime Patrol Squadron, Captained
by Kaye Huet, went into the shark-filled waters north of Puerto Rico. Then there was Gerry, who flew into a mountain in Germany in a CF104 Starfighter. My very close friend and neighbour, Mel, newly promoted to Major, from Victoria, had his CF5 “Freedom Fighter” fly into the runway at Cold Lake, Alberta. Two CF101 Voodoos from 409 Squadron, Comox, were rehearsing for an airshow when something went terribly wrong. Both aircraft rolled and hit canopy to canopy and both AI Navigators died. Sadly, there were others whose names I cannot remember who died in other Argus and Hercules crashes. I am sure that all who served could elaborate with stories of their own. But, what about those who have no connection to the military? Those people, especially young people, with no parent or grandparent, no uncles, aunts or cousins with military
history, what are they thinking, and who do they think about during that two minutes? It is my most fervent hope that they take that time to say “Thanks” to the Deity of their choice for being so fortunate as to live in Canada. It is the best place on Earth for freedoms and human rights. To all I will say at every opportunity, please remember by wearing a poppy. “Freedom is not free.” Tom Lott
Esquimalt – Juan de Fuca Conservative Association We join in remembrance of those who fought for our freedom.
~ Remember ~ We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history. ~ Sonia Johnson
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n Annual Westshore Town Centre Halloween Party n Thursday, October 31 n Westshore Town Centre
Westshore Town Centre hosts spook-tacular Halloween fun Everyone loves a spooky bit of Halloween fun, especially when it includes yummy trick-or-treat bags, ghosts, clowns, costumes, pumpkins, magic and more! Westshore Town Centre welcomed Halloween last Thursday by inviting the community to trickor-treat in doors. With their trick-or-treat bags in hand, children raced around the centre, store-tostore, in search of goodies. “This year we noticed more parents bringing their little ones indoors, and we were happy to welcome them to our Halloween fun at Westshore Town Centre,” says Sandra Doris, Marketing Manager. As children wandered the centre with their parents, they enjoyed the antics of Twiggly Wiggly the Magic Clown, handing out animal-shaped balloons and other magic treats. In the Centre Courtyard, parents and children were also invited to vote for their favourite pumpkin, carved by an assortment of Westshore Town Centre retailers. The evening concluded with a special Twiggly Wiggly magic show in the courtyard, where more than 150 kids watched in spooky wonder as Twiggly Wiggly even made a ghost appear! What spook-tacular fun!
Grandparents Don and Anne Barr (rear left), nine-year-old Chelsey and 11-year-old Katelyn De Groot with their mother Sheena De Groot (right).
Layne Britton with his 18-month-old daughter Edie Britton.
Four-year-old Abagail Dawson, mom Tara Dawson and two-year-old Alexandria Dawson.
Six-year-old brothers Austin and Aiden Randall.
Two-year-old Mathew Halley shows of his cool police costume.
Three-year-old Kylie with her dad Chris and her four-year-old brother Linden Dyson, show off their cool costumes.
Three-year-old Kia Mofidpoor.
Nine-year-old Madison Bell, seven-year-old Ruthie Quealey, 11-year old Tom Quealey and 11-year-old Jon Bell.
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On Sunday December 8, local businesses have a great opportunity to recognize the wonderful talent that exists within their walls (their employees, volunteers, members and talent), and to appreciate the reason for their existence in the first place (their clients, the great residents of Sooke). The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce is once again co-organizing the annual Santa Claus parade with the District of Sooke. The parade, according to Sooke historian Elida Peers, has been going on since 2001. The event is free for all parade participants, although registration is required. Aline Doiron, the office administration at the chamber, said the chamber needs to know who is participating, how many people will be in that group, and whether or not there is a vehicle (or float) involved. “It can be a bit of a
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2012 Santa Parade marketing tool,” said Doiron, “a good opportunity to get your business name out there.” It’s also a great food opportunity for kids, with a parade participants handing out candy and chocolate to the kids. Randy Welters, the president of the chamber, said that the parade will go from the parking lot at Sooke elementary up to Sheilds with the final destination at the Sooke Com-
munity Hall on Eustace. There will be hot chocolate for the kids who were in the parade, and hotdogs will also be for sale. The parade starts at 12:00 noon, and lasts for anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the number of organizations involved. Traffic detours will be in place for the duration of the parade, and the RCMP and a security firm will be assisting with the flow of traf-
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BABY TALK 2013 First Foods. Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre 10-11:30 a.m. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME 10 a.m. Sooke Library. 3-5 years old. Registration required. 250-642-3022. ADULT WALKING GROUP
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$12 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m. Short mat bowling 1 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Nov 8 - 10 at the Prestige, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meat draw 3 p.m. Drop-in jam session 6 p.m. BAKING AND CRAFT EVENT Sooke Hospice, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call Deanna 778425-1008 for info. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS Nov 8 - 10 at the Prestige, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sooke Elementary, Sat. TIME? VERIFY!!
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Sunday breakfast brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome. Drop-in Pool @ 1 p.m. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS Nov 8 - 10 at the Prestige, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shirley Community Hall, TIME? VERIFY Pr iso n Pu pp et Proje ct op en s No v 11 @ Williams He ad
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SEAPARC. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.
Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00. (250) 642-5152 for info. CALLING ALL QUILTERS Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-2484 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Short mat bowling 1 p.m. Euchre 6:30 p.m. MEDITATION EVENING Zenwest Meditation Evening, 7 p.m. Free. REMEMBRANCE DAY
Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd Fire Station: 2225 Otter Point Rd Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray Rd Knox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd Legion #54: 6726 Eustace Rd Library: 2065 Anna Marie Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd Sooke Child, Youth & Family Ctr: 2145 Townsend Rd Sooke Harbour House: 1528 Whiffin Spit Rd Sooke Hospice: 6669 Goodmere Rd St. Rose of Lima: 2191 Townsend Rd Zenwest Meditation: 4970 Naigle Rd
Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info. FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sooke Library. All ages, no registration required. SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Call 250-642-8000. Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m. Registration required. NASCAR meet & pick 7 p.m. YOUTH CLINIC SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETY Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Volunteer at Sunriver Family Medical Clinic. Community Garden. KNITTING CIRCLE 1-4(ish) p.m. Sooke Public Library, 6:30– TOASTMASTERS 8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Upstairs at Village Foods, Drop-in. 250-642-3022. 7 p.m. For info 642-7520. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PUBLIC ADVISORY PANEL Pool League 7 p.m. Community Health and WOMAN’S CANCER SUPPORT Social Issues. 7 p.m. at Sooke Harbour House, the Prestige. Info 250Potlatch Room 7-9 p.m. 642-1634. Phone Mary 250-6462554 or Phoebe 250-6424342.
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hat is special at this community garden is how the volunteers and supporters define “food.” It’s not just vegetables and greens grown on this unique Phillips Road site, it’s also berries, fruit, hops, grapes, kiwi and globe artichokes to name a few. Food includes nutriments of the plants, materials for the mind and many other edibles, plants and herbs. Since the native pond garden was constructed this time last fall, many people have visited the wetlands pond and seen different native plants growing nestled in the wetland habitat, designed to support the ecology of the entire garden. This past summer a handful of Sooke citizens came for-
ward – herbalists (Hillary Rudd and Glyce Clarkston) health practioners (Jeff and Jennifer Gratton) and young mums. They all had one thing in common — the desire to be involved with growing more medicinal and cultural plants and shrubs, plants common to our area, that can be used for healing applications — salves and poultices applied to the skin, drunk as teas or used to flavour other foods. There wasn’t much room left in the native gardens to support more planting, so we decided to plan a very special healing teaching garden near the entrance to the pond garden – designed by Hillary and Glyse, based on traditional medicine wheels. At about the same time these chats
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Your past-experience can contribute towards your future success! Join us for a free presentation Sooke Library Branch 2065 Anna Marie Road Tuesday, November 12 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. As the CEO of the not-forprofit Business Victoria, Ken Stratford and his team has been instrumental in the
Camosun horticulture students work on healing garden at Sunriver. started one of the Camosun horticulture instructors, Lisa Greig, who lives up Phillips Road came by to volunteer and suggested we get the students from the Camosun class to help us with the devel-
opment of the healing garden project. The day to put in the infrastructure for this medicine wheel garden was Wednesday, October 23. Thirteen students with two instructors, Gordon and Lisa,
start-up of more than 2,000 small business over the past 15 years, offering mentoring and training to the men and women who have taken the leap into entrepreneurism. Business Victoria’ research has shown that over 80 per cent of their start-up clients are still in business after two years. This evening course through the Sooke branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is offered
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arrived to put in a full day’s work. The students learned many things this sunny day, including assisting Sunriver gardeners in digging close to 80 feet of new drainage ditches, checking the fall of the
land, planting more native berries next to the orchard, laying down slate paths, finding true north for the four elements healing circle, and beginning the transplanting of the many plants donated by Hillary and Camosun college. The students are propagating native plants at their Royal Roads school and Sunriver gardens is one of the beneficiaries! At the end of the day, the initial phase of the healing garden is completed, native pond garden weeded, new berries planted, and more drains were installed. The public is welcome to come and visit this new project, and become involved should one wish. Though the generous funding this past year from TD Friends of the Environment and
without charge to anyone who is thinking of starting a business or wishes to gain some new insights into their already established company. Ken Stratford is currently acting as a strategic adviser to the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce to assist in business growth. For more information and to register, call 250-642-3022.
EPCOR Food Chi has successfully sustained a garden that will grow many different foods, all contributing to the health of many and the wellness of our community. Once the garden is established there will be a number of workshops on healing plants and their uses offered at the apple shack, the new learning centre built this past summer in the Sunriver Community orchard. Food CHI and many of our garden volunteers who were with us last Wednesday with to thank this exceptional horticulture class who possess a wonderful work ethic, keen interest in native and healing plants and desire to work out in the community. Submitted by Phoebe Dunbar Submitted photo
Still needed The need is still there and the Sooke Harbourside Lions are still collecting change for diabetes research and programs. The collection tins are all around Sooke.
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reach us at 778-403-5312 or 778-403-5313 Watch for us soon! We are getting ready to reopen our full service branch at 6569 Sooke Rd. We are proud to be longstanding members of the Sooke community and we are here to serve you! Thank you for choosing RBC! TM
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A little green frog is captured in the lens of frequent photo contributor Judy Burgess. A heron fishing was caught by wildlife photographer Brian Rundle. Photos submitted by Sooke News Mirror readers include this one of the jellyfish taken by Joan Gauntlet, above, and a pair of geese on a stump taken by Mike Greer.
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Approaching festive season marked by trees Festival of Trees seeks sponsors Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
While it’s not quite as regally renowned as the event at Victoria’s Empress Hotel, Sooke’s Festival of Trees is an equally significant marker that the festive season has begun. Besides marking the certainty of Christmas, the Festival of Trees is also a great way to give back to the community. All the funds raised by this event go towards the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. To put it into perspective, event
coordinator Elizabeth Olsen, said last year alone there were 209 children from Sooke who required the services from the BC Children’s Hospital. The year before that, in 2011, 199 children from Sooke utilized their services. This year, the Festival of Trees has 15 trees available for sponsorship, and Olsen said they are already nearing the halfway mark with sponsors. With that in mind, anyone who is interested in sponsoring a tree, now is probably a File photo
A tree beautifully decorated for the 2012 Festival of Trees ar SEAPARC.
good time. The deadline for sponsoring a tree is November 15, and the trees will be on display from November 28 to January 3. Last year, Sooke raised just over $3,000; this year, the aspiration is to achieve closer to $5,000. Funds are raised through the sponsorship from each tree as well as the votes received. People can vote for their favourite tree. To vote, they are given a ballot envelope, they check off their favourite tree, and they include a donation. Organizations as well as individuals can sponsor a tree for $250. If you haven’t seen it, Olsen recommends you see the tree for Kevin Seeburger. It is an allLego tree, and is sponsored each
year by his family. Kevin, born on Sept 30, 1993, died of Leukemia on November 9, 2005. This is one way the family can both honour his memory and tell their story of the important role that the BC Children’s Hospital played. As noted in their sponsorship flyer, “In its 5th year, the Sooke Festival of Trees will feature up to 15 trees so call today so you don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this remarkable event!” To sponsor a tree, contact Elizabeth Olsen, Chair, Sooke Community for Kids BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. She can be reached by phone at 250-6428007, or by email at sookefestivaloftrees@gmail.com.
Young local musicians perform with the Sooke Philharmonic Journey middle school music notes
Journey middle school (JMS) Grade 8 strings (violin) students received a resounding round of applause after they performed on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 with the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert, “Celebration of Young Artists.”
Performing on stage with the orchestra were Arman Barzkar, Hunter Carda, Iris Cochrane, Alana Gibb, Elizabeth Spalding, Tekahra Tarnowski and Madison White. Along with giving the young musicians a chance of a lifetime to perform on stage with them, the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra supported the JMS music program by donating a portion of their profits to School
Districts 61 and 62. Performing with a professional orchestra conducted by renowned conductor and musical director Norman Nelson was a fantastic experience for the young violists. “The students have done a marvellous job of learning to play the violin under the expert teaching of Anne McDougall,” said Lorna Bjorkland, the musical director of JMS. McDougall is the concertmas-
ter for the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra as well as a a teacher at the Sooke Academy of Music. It is going to be a busy year for the JMS band and strings musicians, as they are trying to raise both their community profile along with some funds. They will be performing at Ayre Manor this November and are open to any other ideas for places to perform in the community. Bjork-
land said the band and strings are trying to raise money to maintain the string program and to have enough funds to go to the Nationals. JMS students did very well at the Regional Music competition in Port Alberni, they were all given an invitation to attend the Nationals, which will be held in Richmond in May of 2014. The JMS strings students will perform at the Greater Victoria
Police Choir concert on November 24 at 2 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of The Cross on Cedar Hill Road in Saanich. The Greater Victoria Police Chorus will be donating all their proceeds from this year’s concert to the JMS strings program. The Grade 7 and 8 strings will be performing at the next Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra concert on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Sooke Baptist Church on West
Coast Rd. Many of the music students’ parents and volunteers are now busy preparing for the big community Christmas concert that will be held at EMCS on Dec. 9. Last year’s concert was lots of fun and a big success, and hopefully this one will be even better. Submitted by Deb Wood
2013 SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, november 6, 2013
Looking Back
October 29, 2008 Fall Fair wins at convention One hundred and seventy-five delegates representing 49 fairs met in Vernon last weekend for the British Columbia Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions Annual Convention and Awards Banquet. Martha Moore and Ida McDonald brought home Sooke Fall Fair’s third consecutive Award of Excellence along with the Agricultural Achievement of the Year Award. Sooke’s heritage mural along the back wall behind the Sooke Community Hall was considered a big winner according to BC Fairs evaluators who visit all agricultural fairs throughout the province. Sooke’s community support was also noted as a positive reflection of success. October 29, 2003 Counter -petition fails; search, rescue receives over $60,000 in funding The volunteers who find and rescue injured and missing people are themselves feeling out of the woods after being guaranteed over $60,000 in funding for next year. A Juan de Fuca Electoral Area residents’ counter petition opposing funding of Juan de Fuca Ground Search and Rescue (SAR) failed, after only 94 counter-petitions were
collected following the Oct. 21 deadline. Capital Regional District corporate secretary Carmen Thiel said 223 signatures would have been necessary to stop funding from tax-payers. Last year, SAR took part in about 15 rescues. Its most recent trek into the wilderness was earlier this month when SAR helped locate two Port Renfrew men Oct. 7 in the Pandora Main area. October 28, 1998 Sooke fire district taxes drop slightly Sooke Fire Protection District taxpayers will see a slight decrease in the taxes they pay for fire protection in 1999. The district has dropped its total budget from $519,707 in 1998 to $492,097 in 1998, a difference of $27,610. SFPD chair Wendal Milne said the difference is due to increaseD growth in the community and the elimination of the fire chief position earlier this year. “So the taxpayers of Sooke will get a reprieve because we’ll take the growth and add the change … and it’ll be a little bit of a reduction,” Milne said. October 27, 1993 Sooke picks Reform Party Sooke was quite clearly looking for Reform. Dr. Keith Martin’s federal election victory in Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca
On 11 November 2013 between 10:45 am and 11:00 am the following road closures will be in effect: The Provincial Public Highway 14 (Sooke Road) between Evergreen Plaza and Otter Point Road; Otter Point Road between Sooke Road and Eustace Road; and Eustace Road from Otter Point Road up to and including Branch 54 Property. The road closure will permit the Legion to orchestrate a parade commemorating Remembrance Day, 11 November MOT and Infrastructure (Saanich Area Office) Sooke Bylaw No.67 Traffic and Highways Bylaw 2002 Contact Number 250-642-2052
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Area than other areas in the riding. Martin garnered 36.3 per cent of the popular vote here, compared to 33.2 per cent overall, and topped established NDP incumbent Dave Barrett in all Sooke area polls except Port Renfrew, where Barrett won 47 to 36. Meanwhile Sooke regional director candidate Bob Clark, who was working for Progressive Conservative candidate Grace Holman, was stunned by the resounding PC defeat.
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Thank you, Sooke! The Sooke Dance Studio reopened its doors for business on October 15 after the devastating July Fire. I want to personally thank all of those people, businesses, dance families, friends and associates that helped me and the studio through that difficult time. I could not have done it without all your hard work, encouragement and generosity. ~ Carole Cave
With Special Thanks to these individuals and businesses: Sean & Kirsten Swinburnson Alanna & John Smith Mike Barry / Mariners Village Laraine and Larry Bowen TD Bank Bob Schuttinga Cori & Geoff Steele Amy & Cloverdale Paints Dave Hoolaeff & Danson Electric Dwayne Noyes & Jason Seysner Sooke Glass Lois Pollard Grant, Amy Rubidge, Nicole Rae, Tomoko Palko, Aileen Petrie, Kelsey Stoehr, Heather & Mackenzi Adams Larsen Family, Morgan Family, Weening/Griffith Family, Ryan Family, Stolk/Baker Family Terri Eriksen & Sooke Home Hardware Annabelle Fortin Calvin (Sooke Fax & Copy) Desire (Victoria Dance Theatre) Sooke Community Arts Council Karen Clark Dance Studio Triple Heat Dance Academy of Arts Sooke Harbour Players Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Phyllis Lysionek Nicole Rae Aileen Petrie, Barb McKay, Kathlyn McHugh, Jennifer Morgan Susan Percival Tim Barrs Mary E. Coakley Shoppers Drug Mart Vancouver Island Brewery Ray Carson Silks to Dye For – Linda Slater Mary Livingstone Elizabeth Tanner Video To Go Brian Kershaw Bobbie Momson
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Bernard Radelfinger Elena Christians Blue Tattoo Blues Band The Steele Family Big Red Barn Photography Yoga with Amy Rubidge The Pink Wall Hair Salon Anthea Browne/Peace in Presence Rena Young OutRAEgeous Designs Paula Hosking Sooke Health & Fitness AdrenaLINE Dan Schoening Michel DesRochers Stick in the Mud Coffee House Vince Fe – Dirty Dragon Studio Trish Branson – Music For Young Children Angela Menzies – Brown Dog Studios Jack Serjeant 2% Jazz Coffee Edward Milne Community School Zoe Larsen Jason van der Valk Rico Massage – Coral Poser & Rintje Raap Coast Capital Marion DeRoches Bear Mountain Golf Resort Jeannie Kovalcik Daley Gord Phillips Graceful Folds Mom’s Cafe Western Foods Mai Mai’s Bistro Laura Barnes Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza Leanna Madill
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Hack, Kyle Bedford May 14, 1984 – October 28, 2013 Tragically, and without warning, Kyle passed away on the night of October 28, 2013 in the presence of his loving wife, Cindy. Seldom does the life of one affect so many in such a profoundly positive way in so few years. Not only was he the catalyst who brought together such an impressive circle of friendships, but it was his positive attitude, unwavering charm, uninterrupted sense of humour and the genuine love and compassion that he displayed toward everyone who had the good fortune of knowing him, that will surely result in countless deep-rooted, lifelong bonds. These are the gifts that cannot be taken from us. Perhaps more significantly, Kyle’s legacy will continue through the lives of his two beautiful children, Togan and Mattia, whom he, along with the one and only love of his life, Cindy Lajeunesse brought to life. Kyle was first and foremost, a shining example of what a husband and father are meant to be. He absolutely adored his family and his immense pride was immediately obvious to all, through the inextinguishable twinkle in his eye and the captivating grin that perpetually adorned his face. Kyle’s passing has left an eternal void in the lives of his father and best friend, Chuck, his loving mother, Marlene and his kid brother Kal, as well as endless extended family and friends from both his and Cindy’s sides. You may be gone from here, Kyle, but you will never be forgotten; our time with you, although far too brief, has enriched the lives of each and every one of us in countless ways. We will always love you. In lieu of flowers, a trust account has been established at the Sooke branch of Coast Capital Savings to assist Kyle’s family. Donations can be made to The Hack Family Trust by mail at PO Box 481, Sooke BC, V9Z 1H9 or at any branch of Coast Capital Savings. A luncheon and celebration of Kyle’s life will be held at the Sooke Community Hall on November 9, 2013 from 11AM to 2PM.
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Kemp Lake stocked with trout
Under a sunny afternoon sky on October 9, Lucas Philp from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) released 1,500 trout into the waters of Kemp Lake. The one-year-old Fraser Valley rainbow trout, averaging a weight of 210 grams, were raised in Duncan. These beautiful fish are Fall Catchables, meaning they can be fished in this
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Newly released Fraser Valley Rainbow Trout, slightly dazed by their new vistas in Kemp Lake.
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interactions with clients. The clinic director, Michael Litchfield, supervises students closely. Additionally, students are paired with lawyers from across the province who act in a mentorship capacity. Students learn invaluable skills not taught in the classroom, such as how to interview a client or even how to draft a contract. The clinic runs alongside a student’s other courses, resulting in a busy and meaningful four-month term. Each student manages several client files a semester. The Business Law Clinic exists to serve clients of all types, as long as they have an
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Loggers take five – five straight wins, that is The Sooke Loggers Division 3 mens soccer team continued their winning ways with five wins in a row, giving them an impressive record of five wins, two losses and one tie. On Saturday, October 26, the Loggers defeated Naniamo 3-1. And this past Sunday,
they defeated Alberni Athletic with a 4-1 victory. In the game against Nanaimo, the Loggers played stronger in the first half. “We kind of took the foot off the pedal when we went up 3-0,” said head coach Drew Porter. “Not at all a disappointing day
in terms of effort just a lapse of concentration and a tad of complacency I suppose is what led to Nanaimo’s only goal. The rest of the match we pretty much owned it.” In this Nanaimo game, Porter was able to play all of the players. “And that is key
ingredient in keeping my players happy,” he said. “Making sure all players get to see the pitch is a difficult chore for any coach but unfortunately, as the coach, that is the job I’m faced with. You’re really only as good as your substitutes. We have climbed the table to third spot
and are know in striking distance of the top two. As was stated to me by my assistant
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coach Russ Urlacher ‘you don’t want to be playing Sooke right now’.” Sooke’s next game is on Sunday, November
10 at 2:15 p.m., against the PLSC Lakers. “I can’t sell my team enough,” says Porter, “the boys are worth watching.”
Swim to survive program offered to all Grade 3 students in Sooke
MoveMber celebrated by all, even those too young to actually sport facial hair
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Peewee CI got their Movember thing going on! On Sunday, they decided to “get a moustache” for their game to support prostate cancer. The entire team challenges other teams to do the same!
Parents with students in Sooke’s elementary school system will know that SEAPARC offers Grade 2 students some basic swimming lessons, sponsored by the Sooke Lion’s Club. For this one year, SEAPARC expanded the program to offer a special program to all Grade 3 students in the elementary school system in Sooke. SEAPARC recently received funding from the Lifesaving Society so they could offer every Grade 3 student the opportunity to take the “Swim to Survive” program.
According to Elizabeth Olsen, the Aquatic Programmer at SEAPARC, the recreation centre received $2,100, which was enough to offer all of the Grade 3 students in Sooke’s four elementary school the opportunity to attend. Given Sooke’s proximity to water, knowing how to survive an accidental fall into water can ensure survival. The Swim to Survive program teaches these young students how to roll into deep water, how to tread water for one minute, and how to swim for 50 metres. According to the literature provided by
this program, “Swim to Survive training helps prepare your children for an unexpected fall into deep water.” “They come down to the center for three lessons based on the ‘Swim to Survive Standard,’” wrote Olsen in correspondence. “The grant was for over $2,100 dollars and covers the busing fees as well. The grant was given by the Lifesaving Society of BC whose goal is to have 25 per cent of Grade 3 students in British Columbia take part in this program.” SEAPARC will apply again next year for funding.
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snaps. One included a 10 yard long snap on a fake field goal attempt, blocked by Jared Steele, as Will “the Animal” Gourachev swept into the end-zone. It was of his three touchdowns on the day. With Steel kicking five converts, two punts and seven kickoffs, his “Leg of Steel” was no match for those Hitmen returners. Steel picked up a fumbled ball near the end of the game and ran 45 yards for our fifth and final touchdown. It was an incredible game, and the Sooke boys more than measured up. They help
carry this team — with play ending tackles from AvAn Wickheim, Logan, and Steele with too many tackles to write about. The O-line and outside blocking from Hunter “Fantastic” Swift and “Slippery” Sam Lowden, the Sooke players help the Peewee Spartans to their first Island Championship ever. A perfect 7-0 record, with the next stop in Kamloops for the Provincial Championship. Stay tuned: there’s more great football to follow. Submitted by Andy Carrier
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Bantam girls take 2-1 loss after 35 shots on goal It was on a beautiful morning that the Bantam girls once again faced off against the Peninsula Eagles. As usual, the game was very intense. Early in the first period, Peninsula struck first. Not long after, captain Morgan Couture (on her first game back from her head injury two weeks ago) placed the Sooke Thunderbirds on the score board with an awesome pass from Olivia Carello, tying it up one all. The defence did an remarkable job clearing the net: Victoria Sutherland, Haley Olejnik, Jennifer Simonis and Leah Zschau were very physical and moved the puck very well. The second period saw no goals from either team,
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Short Mat Bowling 1:00 Euchre 6:30 Pool League 7:00 Ladies Darts 12 noon NASCAR 7:00 Shuffleboard 6:30 Cribbage 7:00 Short Mat Bowling 1:00
SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK
By donating non perishable food items
MEAT DRAW
EVERY SATURDAY @ 3:00 P.M. HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS AVAILABLE
SPECIAL MEAT DRAW November 27
sponsored by OMA
SUNDAY BREAKFAST BRUNCH 9AM - 1PM $5 Children Welcome
SUNDAY’S
FRIDAY Steak Night 6:00-7:30 PM ONLY
$
1200
ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS GROUP PARTIES WELCOME!
Hosted by Ayre Manor
with Pete & Megan BLUEGRASS JAM KARAOKE 1st and 3rd Sundays Every Friday 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
DROP IN POOL TOURNAMENT EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
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SOOKEFOURCAST
Your weather forecast for the next FOUR DAYS!
What you need to know about the weather to plan your weekend.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Light rain High 9 Low 7
Rain High 10 Low 8
Cloudy with sunny breaks
Hours of sunshine 1
Hours of sunshine 2
Hours of sunshine 0
High 8
Low 8
SUNDAY
Light rain High 9 Low 4 Hours of sunshine 1
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Ultra convenient Broomhill location
FIsh tAles
$369,900
4/5 bedroom 3 bath almost 2400 sq ft of comfort and style on 2 levels
Attractive kitchen with maple island and breakfast bar
Oliver Katz
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Sun-drenched fully fenced backyard Peace and privacy on your own 1.43 acre property in a quiet East Sooke location
$479,000
2765 sq ft 4 bedroom 3 bath family home Main 1 level living incl. Kitchen open to living and dining with high ceilings & oak floors
Daniela Novosadova
On demand generator always keeps lights on! The quintessential beach front lifestyle is
$729,000
yours in this 3 BR 2 bath Oceanfront home
Major renovation incl. To die for master suite, 3rd BR & Garage & spacious Entrance
Resting on a masterfully landscaped .4 acre Susan Dunn Managing Broker
property in a convenient Sooke location
Destined not to disappoint massive entertainment sized oceanfront deck-Call today!
101-2015 SHIELDS ROAD
Survival 250-642-6480 Wild Bird Food
Dan Ross photo
Port Renfrew Marina Annual Coho Derby winner this year was Brick Betsworth from Choice Charters, weighing in this beauty at 19 lbs 12 oz. netting him just over $10,000. “Our lines were a tangled mess,” said Rosie, Brick’s wife and fishing partner, “and I thought he had lost it. When he finally managed to get that fish to the boat what an awesome sight. Best fishing day ever!”
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06:53 06:50 07:46 08:36 09:19 09:57 10:31 11:01
7.9 8.2 8.2 8.5 8.9 8.9 9.2 9.5
09:38 09:42 12:57 14:29 15:44 16:45 17:37 18:23
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HOME HEATING 24 Pack 4.5oz Firestarter Starterloggs
Northland 5lb Log • 3 hour fire • Bring warmth to any environment • Add glowing warmth to chilly evenings at home, or create an inviting ambiance at special get-togethers • Our Northland/MD Firelogs provide soothing warmth and comfort • Each log lights easily and quickly
TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET
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40lb Fir Wood Pellets Reg. $7.29
6
$ 47
99
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Winter Hours Open Week Nights ‘til 6pm
Sooke
SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 17th
6626 Sooke Road 250-642-6366