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The winner of the Business of the Year was Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, accepting was Andy Carrier, top left, flanked by chamber president MIchael Nyikes, left, and Mike Barry. Right, Frederique Philip accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from Michael Nyikes. See all of the winners’ photos and top three nominees on the Sooke News Mirror’s Facebook page.
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The ballroom at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort was full of people from Sooke’s business community for the 2013 Chamber Business Excellence Awards. The April 5 event saw deserving businesses and most importantly, the people behind the businesses, receive awards in different categories. Nine awards were chosen by a jury consisting of Ellen Lewers, Kevin Pearson and Steve Sorensen.
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Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce president Michael Nyikes chose two awards, one for Recognition and one for Lifetime Achievement. The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to the Sooke Harbour House. The award is presented to any long-standing business or individual which the current president feels has benefitted the Sooke region as a whole. When accepting the award Frederique Philip said, “I could cry.”
The President’s Award of Recognition went to Ken Stratford. That award was given to a business or individual who has made impactful contribution to advance the success of businesses and economic development. In the major categories the winners were: Professional Service - Dr. Chris Bryant Inc.; Retail Excellence - Western Foods; Manufacturing Excellence - Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery; Dining Excellence - Point No Point Resort; Sustainability Leadership
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- Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society; Development Excellence - Mariner’s Village. NotFor-Profit Organization Sooke Martial Arts Association; New Business of the Year - TD Canada Trust; Business of the Year - Sooke 2 For 2 Pizza. On accepting his award for Development Excellence Mike Barry said it has been awesome. “I know we’re gonna make it.” He also stated, “there is no place like this (Sooke) and I’ve been all over the world.”
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Water, along with food and shelter, are necessities of life and Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Mike Hicks wants to ensure families in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area have enough water. For months, the prospect of increasing potable water costs had been plaguing Hicks and those who depend on potable water delivery. Residents went from paying $140 to $180 for water delivery because their distributor, South Island Water, was faced with increased costs because of time and distance. On Tuesday, April 1, the Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission (JDFWDC) voted, four to two, to pass a motion made by Hicks, which would see the electoral area (and municipalities) allowed to build stand-pipes for dedicated potable water. The JDFWDC considered a staff report which stated water hydrants were not to be used as a source for potable water for potable water delivery trucks. The concern
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was potential damage to the hydrants as well as extra costs related to billing and administration. Hicks said he would use the gas tax monies to build a stand pipe for use by potable water delivery trucks as close to Otter Point residents as possible. “We’ll take on the expense from the gas tax,” said Hicks at the meeting. “If it doesn’t work it’s not the end of the world, but it is the end of the world for 400 families. This is futuristic thinking.” The cost, said Hicks, would be $20-$30,000 at most. “In my area I can’t use the gas tax for anything else,” said Hicks. Currently 400 families from the Highlands to Shirley depend on potable water delivery. Hicks said he believes South Island’s role of delivering water is just as important within the CRD as the system of piped water lines. The motion put forward by Hicks, which passed, reads: “I move that the Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission direct staff to complete the third and final bulk water dispensing station in East Sooke, approve the $50,000 funding
requested in the 2014 capital plan and to amend CRD Bylaw No, 3889 to allow dedicated potable water hydrants or stand-pipes to be built by member municipalities or Electoral areas and administered by the Juan de Fuca Distribution Commission for the exclusive use of fire departments and certified VIHA approved potable water haulers.” Hicks’ motion was backed by Sooke Councillor Herb Haldane, who said, “These people are still getting two, three, four per cent tax increases, now it’s hydro, water and gas going up. I’m with Mike on this… if we can somehow make things more affordable.” Voting in favour as well were Councillors Gordie Logan (Colwood), and Ken Williams (Highlands). Opposed were Councillors John Rogers (View Royal), Lillian Szpak (Langford). At the end of the meeting Teresa Hall from South Island Water said they would lower the rates once the stand-pipe (hydrant) was in place.
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East Sooke Firehall goes to tender Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
Construction for the East Sooke Firehall is currently being tendered by the Capital Regional District. The Invitation to Tender is looking for an entity to take on the construction of a 7,200 square foot pre-engineered steel building. File photo Ultimately, the new The East Sooke Fire Hall is being rebuilt and the deadline for tenders is April 14. building will consist of an apparatus bay for six vehicles, a hose increased costs. There on the East Sooke fire- $2,295,000. Federal Gas Tax funding in the tower, a training room, is a small training room hall’s website. And while the old amount of $125,000 and a variety of offices which fills to capacity and building service on training night, and firehall does not meet and a donation from a Docket: 23302 seismic standards, the community member in a Drive small kitchenette. rooms. 115 Thorncliffe Park Toronto Ontario Office space is scarce Client: 247 new- JWT firehall will also the amount of $50,000 Their current facility, M4H 1M1 AdscommuName: Participation reduces the maxicouple as the equipas described on their with people and Job Tel 416•696•2853 Production Contact: Lara nity’sVanderheide emergency oper- mum loan required space website (eastsookefire. ment sharing from $2,485,000 to ations centre. com) consists of three with storage. The total estimated $2,120,000. This amount “We have now outapparatus bays where B:5.8125” capital cost of the may decrease if other existing trucks have grown our fire hall and project has decreased sources of grant fundto be made shorter space is extremely limT:5.8125” to fit in the bays at ited,” reads a statement from $2,535,000 to ing can be identified
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or if less contingency funding is required. The closing date for the Invitation to Tender is April 14. “The next news worthy milestone would be the signing of the contracts,” noted Dr. George May, the Chair of the East Sooke Fire Commission. “Between now and then there will be negotiations, adjustment of the plans to meet the budget target if required, all of which will be done with commissioners inputs.” For information and/ or enquiries on this project please contact Ben Martin at 250-3603242.
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Up Sooke Ayre MAnor CrAft sAle Ayre MAnor resident’s spring Craft Fair takes place on thursday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Assisted Living Lounge, 6754 Ayre Manor. Handmade crafts, jewelry, knitted items, treats, books, perennial cuttings and a whole lot more.
GArAGe sAle And Art event seAPArC is HoLding their annual community garage sale & Family Art event on April 12 from 9:30 - 12:30. Both events provide opportunities for family fun and community engagement.
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CALL For vendors for the shirley Country Market. the market will run from May 4 through september 28. the market is looking for full-time vendors to take a permanent spot every sunday but will consider part-time, drop-in vendors. For more information contact Larry at: shirleymarket@gmail. com
Thumbs Up to ALL oF the businesses in sooke who strive every day to thrive.
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spring things Top left, two sure signs of spring, side by side. Bottom left, Lisa and Frank Colbert, “new” to Sooke two years ago (from Saskatchewan) continue to be thrilled with the great gardening and the fabulous community that has embraced them, both here at the Sunriver Gardens and also at Whiffin Spit on their daily dog walks. Right, Jocelyne Roy took full advantage of the surprise showing of sunshine this past Friday to plant seedlings and do some general garden maintenance at the Sunriver Gardens.
two-week spring break for sd#62 Kyle Wells Black Press
Students in School District 62 will have double the fun next spring as the district switches to a two-week spring break. The decision to schedule the break for March 9 to 20 in 2015 was made official last week at the March 25 school board meeting. Board chair Wendy Hobbs said trustees received a considerable amount of feedback from parents, students, staff and others. Surveys showed opinions on the change were split almost evenly. “Obviously with a decision like this we’ve had … a couple of emails from people not happy about it,” Hobbs said. “When you’re making a decision for almost 9,000 students, you know that you’re not going to make everybody happy.”
To make up the time, both for students to learn and teachers to earn, eight minutes will be added to each school day. District superintendent Jim Cambridge confirmed the feedback was mixed, but said the change was inevitable, as the majority of districts in B.C. – including Greater Victoria and Saanich –have made the switch to a twoweek break. “It’s become the norm throughout the province,” he said. “It’s a little bit about the district fitting in with other districts around us.” The change will save the district money in on-call teacher salaries and utility bills for the schools. Cambridge expects savings of about $60,000 in employee costs and $20,000 to $30,000 in utilities. Compared to SD62’s $80-million budget the savings may
seem small, but the district is under budget pressure and any savings help, he said. The change will be hard for some families who may have trouble balancing work while having children out of school. “That can put a hardship on a family and it was one of the things (the board) really strug-
gled with,” Cambridge said. In the end, a comment from a student won Hobbs’ support for the move. The student said the extra week would be helpful for studying and preparing for provincial exams. “I thought (it) was a very unique statement coming from a student,
that was very relevant to us,” Hobbs said. Cambridge said anecdotal evidence also suggests the extra week off reduces the amount of sick days taken by both students and teachers. He said they will have to wait until next year to see if this is true. Teachers generally supported the move, Hobbs said, but were
concerned about the impact to teachers on call. To address this, Hobbs said the board has put some money aside so on-call teachers can be paid while participating in district training. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Sooke to Sidney sales are up almost 20% this March over March 2013. 575 Residential Sales in March 2014, last March was 483. Sooke however, is still sluggish with only a slight increase of 14%. 22 residential sales for March 2014, last March was 19. 3 $200,000-$299,999 10 $300,000-$399,999 6 $400,000-$499,999 2 $500,000-$599,999 1 Over $2,000,000 Median Sale Price: $384,950 Median Days on Market: 93 We are definitely seeing some movement. Lots of inquiries, showings and appointments. We just need to get those offers written. Lots of out of town people “shopping” but not many buying yet.
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Doctors initiate survey on health care needs The Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice representing over 450 family doctors working on southern Vancouver Island are surveying community members to better understand local health care needs. The survey is part of a provincewide initiative called A GP for Me that was launched in 2013 by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC (formerly the BC Medical Association). The goal of A GP for Me is to help patients who want a family doctor find one, and to increase capacity in the primary health care system. “By analyzing various available data sources and conducting these surveys the Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice will gain a broader understanding of the
health care needs of our community,” says Dr. Kathy Dabrus, physician spokesperson for the Victoria Division. Dr. Robin Saunders, a family doctor practicing in Sooke speaking on behalf of the South Island Division says that while there will not be an instant solution for everyone: “These strategies will inform the process of identifying sustainable solutions to build capacity and to give more patients access to family doctors over time.” Coordinating the launch of the public survey by both divisions will help improve participation and contribute to an increased understanding of the challenges and needs of the broader community. The surveys are the first part of a multi-
pronged, multi-year initiative that involves planning and assessing both community needs and physician capacity in southern Vancouver Island communities. Phase two, beginning next year, will look at implementing new initiatives to improve access to family doctors by increasing capacity. “Increasing capacity, and therefore access to family doctors, will require a range of initiatives including things like physician recruitment and retention, improved office practice efficiencies, and new models of primary care delivery,” says Dr. Dabrus, noting that the Victoria Division is putting a specific focus on vulnerable populations. Dr. Robin Saunders says it is a large and complex challenge and the access to a regular
family doctor is a problem right across the country. “Not being able to find a family doctor is not unique to our area,” says Dr. Saunders, adding: “But we do have a unique opportunity here because we have been able to bring all of the family doctors working in southern Vancouver Island together around a common need and goal of improving access to family health care.” The community survey is available online. The Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice are also providing the survey in a variety of other ways including a print version. Each Division can be contacted for more information about how and where the public can access the survey. The online link for the South Island Com-
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This ever popular "Creekside" situated on a quiet cul-de -sac is in excellent condition. Well maintained and cared for this home has many upgrades which make it the perfect home. Vaulted ceilings tile and wood floors add to the ambience. Ideally located with a professionally landscaped yard, irrigation system & completely fenced. A quiet safe location, with the country at your doorstep and the city just a short drive away. Just move in and enjoy!! $399,900 MLS® 334931
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The Syretts of Sooke River Road
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ack in the days when we ordinary working folk built houses for basic shelter, a little cottage was built on Sooke River Road which still stands today. The cottage was home to the Syrett family, pictured here in 1937 or 1938. Ted Syrett was a Brit who emigrated to Canada in 1910 looking for a better life. In 1914 he crossed the ocean again to serve with British Forces, and was wounded at Vimy. He met a singer called Alice entertaining at a troop hospital and married her in 1918. Back in Canada they put a payment on four acres on Sooke River Road. Five children were born to the couple, posed with their parents: Florence, Victor, Charlie, John and Edna. They all attended Sooke Superior School, where the boys went in for basketball. Victor, the eldest, developed a love for airplanes. Delivering papers, he earned a few dollars a month, and while contributing to his mother’s grocery budget, he also managed a few supplies to build model airplanes. After the start of World War II, Victor wanted to enlist and joined the Royal Air Force in 1940. After
Band mates fund raise
As you know the Journey Middle School Band and Strings are fundraising to attend Nationals in May. They will be holding a bottle drive this coming Saturday, April 12, at Sooke elementary school on Sooke Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to support the trip.
Sooke Community Arts Council proudly presents
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The Syrett family, left to right, Florence, Victor, Alice, Charlie, Ted, John, Edna. training in Britain as a Flight Mechanic, working on Hurricanes, he was shipped overseas, first to Java and Sumatra. Meanwhile his sisters grew up writing to their dedicated older brother; his brother Charlie worked in carpentry in the burgeoning wartime economy and youngest brother John went on to a university education and became a professor. A new chapter began for the Syrett house in April of 1943. With increased activity in the region through two large Canadian Armed Forces training camps and increased traffic
through a growing population, a BC Provincial Police detachment was established at Sooke. Rental accommodation at the time, however, was in short supply. The first local BCPP ledger records the following: “April 1st, 1943 – Constable Quinn, #793 – i/c new Sooke Detachment located in basement of Syrett home on River Road … arranged for installation of a telephone at this office.” While this accommodation was short-term, the basement room did serve as Sooke’s first police detachment. The story of Victor
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 Public Hearing Medical Marihuana Production Facilities Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm
What’s New! The District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca has information about your community – including: • Category B Community Grant Application deadline is April 30, 2014 • 2014-2018 Five Year Financial Plan public consultation • Proposed Sunriver Playing Fields • Updated information on current projects – including land development, road works, and more
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Syrett’s life was told by writer Ken Stofer in 1991; his book, entitled Dear Mum, included Victor’s letters home to his mother, until he passed away in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in 1943. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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Opening Ceremonies / Blessing—Linda Bristol Blooming Kids Yoga! Sooke Dance Studio The Puppet Booth
All morning: Visit the craft tables and learn a new skill: God’s Eyes—Sharon Bussard Grove Puppets—Mary Coakley and Allan Crandall Painting—Michel DesRochers Clay Art—Peggy Elmes Finger Painting—Sandra Scafe Textile Craft—Lynda Slater Rock Art– Shanna Hamilton Poster & Newspaper Pot Making—Anne Boquist Music with Gord Phillips Roving Pirate—Garrath Morgan The SOOKE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL gratefully acknowledges the valued support of The Province of British Columbia through the BC ARTS COUNCIL, and THE DISTRICT OF SOOKE.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION PORT RENFREW We will be making electrical system improvements in Port Renfrew on April 13, 2014. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 7.5 hours.
Where: Port Renfrew. When: Sunday, April 13, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, turn off all lights, electric heaters, major appliances and unplug all electronics. For the first hour after the power comes back on, please only plug in or turn on those electronics and appliances that you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.
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 - 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Arts and Beautification - 4th Thursday of each month at 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
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Scratching for information You got pediculosis? Not so ridiculousis. Lots to learn about lice Britt Santowski
Sooke News Mirror.
The official name is pediculosis. You might know it by its more familiar name: a lice infestation. Itchy yet? This writer has been seriously scratching for a week, since beginning research for this assignment! These sesame-sized critters come with a few clinging myths. One is that they are a result of bad parenting; another is that a part of the bad parenting includes horrible hygiene; and yet another is that should some of your human critters bring home a headful of these hairborne critters, your house must be quarantined. None of these are true. According to documentation from the Vancouver Island Health Authorities and various other online sources, here are some facts to arm yourself with. Lice have been around for as long as we’ve scraped our knuckles walking upright. Maybe even before then. Lice come equipped with six legs with claws at the end, which is how they hang on to hair. They don’t have wings, and they don’t fly or leap through the air from one head
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A male human head louse. (not to scale). to the next. They only spread head-to-head. Lice don’t distinguish between clean and dirty hair. It’s not like they have a smorgasbord to choose from. They are opportunists, and go to where the hair takes them. Lice are more prevalent now than back when our grandparents were children, largely because they are very adaptive and many of the chemical treatments have lost their efficacy. Lice lay several eggs every day. Depending on the source, you’ll read that they lay anywhere from three to 10 eggs a day. And they only lay their eggs on hair. Lice have a life-span of about 30 days in human hair, and about 24 hours in the rug. They’ll die without the nourishment of human blood. Not every scratch indicates lice. Not every scalp responds with itching when lice are present. Nits, depending on the source, sometimes refer to the egg and sometimes refer to the casing of a cracked egg. This author, after deep contemplation and some head-scratching of her own, finds the
Rates keep rising Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
Effective April 1, BC Hydro increased its rates by nine per cent. No joke. And next year’s April Fool’s day will see another six per cent rate increase. Number-crunching analysts assume the impact on a regular residential customer will be a rate increase of about $8 a month. Doing the math, that assumes an average monthly hydro bill is typically about $88.88. Up until its BC Hydro Service Plan 2010/112012/13, its purpose was to provide “reliable Power, at Low Cost, for Generations.” This purposed, stated the plan, was to provide the context for all of their business decisions. The “low cost” purpose has disappeared from the BC Hydro’s Service Plan. Next year, rates will increase six per cent; in 2016 there will be a four per cent increase; 2017 will see a 3.5 per cent hike; and, 2018 will add on another 3 per cent. In total, the next five years will see a rate increase of 28 per cent.
egg to be more threatening than an empty casing, and has thus concluded that the nits that must be picked out are the eggs. A tick is far more dangerous than an infestation of lice. Besides causing itching and some social stigma from less-educated people, lice are essentially harmless. Ticks, on the other hand, can spread some very serious diseases. Lastly, you don’t need to quarantine your house, or bleach the entire building, or
limit your social activity to yelling at the Canucks as they lose another game. The recommendation given through VIHA to parents via the schools is to use a special licecomb along with whitecoloured conditioner to comb your hair, combing section by section, every four days for two weeks. You can also speak with your pharmacist or your doctor if you want to pursue chemical treatment. Prevention is a good (although not perfect) strategy. Don’t share hair products. Tie long hair back at school. Regularly look for lice. Lice, you can get rid of. As annoying as those little white critters are, everyone survives lice. Even Cleopatra had her own solid gold lice comb. She survived that part. Love, on the other hand, is a completely different story.
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Charming, sensitively & artistically restored circa 1913, 3BR, 2BA, 1688sf farmhouse on private 3ac of verdant, sunny, farmland w/pasture, pond, mature trees, orchard, fenced garden & uplifting views over sparkling waters of Sooke Harbour. Awash in light thru profusion of windows w/period detailing incl: paint washed fir floors & woodsash windows, vintage kitchen, in-line DR, huge LR w/cozy woodstove, family room & sunroom opening to ocean/ garden view deck. 2BRs on main w/MBR opening to deck. 3rd loft BR upstairs. Down: 3pce BA & 952sf unfin area. 3 bay garage, workshop, studio & barn. Bonus: new roof. Just mins to celebrated hiking trails & beaches of 3500ac East Sooke Park, 15min to Sooke, 20min to Westshore & 45min to Vic. A rare find. MLS335015.
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Elegant Custom built family home, located on a private 1.03 acre lot. This masterfully crafted home offers 5+ Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, beautiful Wood Flooring throughout. $569,900
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West Coast Paradise at it’s BEST! This amazing 5 bed home sits on 4.42 sunny private acres. Entertaining is a pleasure with vaulted ceilings, cozy wood stove and open concept living. Sit and star gaze on your 24x24 deck. $579,000
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The business of community The awards given out at the Chamber Business Excellence Awards night were all well-deserved. All of the nominees were chosen by at least one person and the winners were likely those with a few nominations. It was good to know that a un-biased selection committee chose the winners. And hats off to one of the members of the selection committee who declined a free ticket to the gala because the chamber asked council for funding to augment the cost of putting on this event. Businesses in Sooke strive to thrive in face of economic woes and competition from big box warehouse stores. What a business can offer, without charge, is good customer service. And that is one of the criteria for rating a business in Sooke. Word gets around pretty fast if service is not up to par, especially in a small town. You can’t fool the locals. The businesses in Sooke work hard to gain and retain customers. They may not have everything the city offers but they do have local people working and that is a huge plus. Sooke needs to be a little more than a bedroom community of Victoria - and Sooke is. Sooke has a strong sense of community, a community supportive of each other and that can’t be bought - it is earned. What is important is for locals to shop local. Check out some of the new stores and businesses opening up and see what they have to offer. You might be surprised at the sophistication and selection in places you might not expect. If everyone got together and supported all businesses in Sooke, it would make a world of difference to you and them. Whether it is your favourite coffee shop, or a farmer at the country market, it all makes for a unified community of people who believe in supporting each other. And that is what Sooke needs to thrive and survive.
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Volunteers level the playing field I wish to provide feedback on your editorial of February 19, 2014, “What is a volunteer worth?” While I believe I understand the intent of your article, I feel there are a few points that need to be reviewed. You ask: “Is one person’s time more valuable than another’s?” Look through out history, in every culture and the answer will unfortunately show itself to be ‘yes’. Pay inequality spans the gamut, and yet there are high salaried people who volunteer as well as people in need. Consider that it may be through volunteering that the playing field is leveled somewhat, and people are valued for what they do, not what they earn. You state: “Volunteerism is a multi-billion dollar industry with not a penny to show for it.” Really? What about the saved lives, the happy homes? The Sooke Community Hall and all our ball fields? What about Ayre Manor? and EMCS Community Theatre? The Child, Youth & Family Centre? to name a few. Then there are social enterprise non-profits that earn at least some of their own income such as Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul, Sooke Family Resource Society and Edward Milne Community School. Sometimes we need to look a little
further to see those things, some we can not touch, but they are there. Re: “Governments, organizations, charities and clubs depend on getting things done at no cost. They depend on the good will of people and rely often on sentiment, sympathy and guilt.” We the people rely on these things, though hopefully without the guilt. We also rely on the government to manage distribution of our taxes to the best advantage. Believe me, there is a cost to the work done by volunteers and nonprofit organizations, it is just generally done for less, without the profit margin. Do you have any idea what it costs to maintain the ball fields so our kids can play? To keep the doors open so people in need can drop in for a warm up of coffee? To fill those food boxes for the less fortunate? There are many reasons why people volunteer. Your statements: “Being a volunteer is about making things happen, being a part of the whole rather than the individual.” “It isn’t a “job” in the classic sense of the word, but it is definitely work.” This gets closer to the heart of the matter, and I think are at the heart of why you wrote this editorial. We can ‘should’ on people all we want though very little volunteering is truly altruistic. We do, in fact,
need to get something back, whether it be that warm feeling; camaraderie of being with like minded people; chances to learn, grow and expand; or the opportunity to give back. I agree that giving money is not the best approach to volunteer appreciation. At the new Volunteer Centre office we are working to support the many non-profit groups in our region find ways to keep up-todate with the changing dynamics of volunteerism; to recruit and retain people who are giving with passion, feeling valued and appreciated; and to explore opportunities to share and collaborate even more. To learn more about stop by the office any Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, and/or swing by the Third Annual Volunteer/Non-Profit Fair, Saturday, April 12, 12 - 3 p.m. That is after you have attended SEAPARC’s annual community garage sale and Family Art events 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring the family, have fun! Marlene Barry, Chair Sooke Region Volunteer Centre,
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We asked: What will a two-week spring break mean to you?
More time for homework. Extra time for friends, activities and events.
Inner happiness.
Lautaro Cepeda Sooke
Humane society support My support is for the Victoria Humane Society (VHS). It is a branch of the Humane Society which has animal shelters throughout Canada. These shelters follow set rules and regulations. VHS’s policies and procedures have been formed over the year through the experience, ideas and opinions of its members. As other successful charitable societies do, it respects its competitors and uses them as a barometer on how the are performing and are willing to be open to new practices. VHS has hired Penny Stone as its executive director to fund raise and create an animal shelter in East Sooke. Thanks to her positive energy, VHS has had some amazing donations and I believe under Penny’s administration, VHS shall be successful. I met Penny when I got my present dog a couple of years ago. I was impressed with her professional and business-like manner. Her sincere love of animals was very obvious and her care in selecting the right owner for the animal was very skillful. I intend to donate monthly and to volunteer in the future. I hope Penny gets a good salary and benefits. She deserves it. Doreen Effa Sooke
Access being denied
Time to catch up on my homework. I’m home-schooled, and for those two weeks my teachers won’t be asking for assignments.
Dylan MacIver Sooke
Melissa Irvine Sooke
letters
The second council vote ordering the mayor and staff to do something about Harbourview Road access to the provincial park appears to have forced a reply from the mayor to my direct inquiry, and apparently the letter to the editor last week helped get me a response from him, although I didn’t get a response to how his position is in the interests of Sooke. It took over three months for staff under his direction to thoroughly confirm what the CRD has repeatedly said since 2001, but evidently the latest consultation with the CRD did not produce a sufficiently clear “no” to satisfy the mayor. In opposition to the intent of the council direction, the mayor emailed me that yet another letter has been sent to the CRD Parks committee to inquire what the CRD position actually is (as if the CRD Master Plan isn’t quite sure about it), and he dictates nothing further will be done and no further discussion will be had with anyone until an answer is received by his worthiness. My respectful suggestion, in due defer-
ence to his authority, that a letter be sent to the province, since it is the province that is that actual authority in the matter, was refused. Review of the video shows the mayor voted in favour of the motion, so it appears he would like to say one thing in public and do the exact opposite in private. Here is my next public question to the mayor: Will you please set aside your allegiance, duty, and obligation to the CRD, in favour of the interests of the ratepayers, voters, and residents of the District of Sooke, and do what you have been told to do by council? In case there’s any confusion about what that is, would you please get a key for the gate and a permit to use the road for us? Terrance Martin Sooke
Society serves a purpose I live in a rural area in the Juan de Fuca District and had a large colony of feral cats. These animals have been abandoned by irresponsible people and have been breeding and multiplying. There are also people in the area who own cats that have kittens in the wild and have
It means a lot to me. You can have fun, and play outside, go to the beach, play with your brothers and sisters and have more fun.
become feral. In the past I have contacted various different organizations that are supposed to help with this problem, but because we live in an unincorporated area no one is willing to help. Some organizations suggested I contact the Sooke Animal Food and Rescue Society (SAFARS), or stop feeding them and let them die. Thank goodness I managed to get in touch with Margarita Dominquez. She has helped with the trapping and neuter/spaying of 25 to 30 feral cats and kittens. She has managed to find homes for most and the ones that are too wild are returned and released. SAFARS helps with shelters and food for the released cats. I get really upset with the letters from people that are suggesting that SAFARS is not serving a purpose. If it weren’t for them I would have over 100 cats once kitten season arrives and would have seen them die as in the past. This organization needs help now to keep saving cats from the slow and painful death of starvation. We should do whatever we can to help SAFARS in their humane mission. SAFARS is serving a necessary function in Sooke and the Juan de Fuca District. There is nothing else available. Gillian Pershaw Shirley
“Your Sooke Specialist” Sooke Real Estate
Daniel McNeil Sooke
Seaside vision The best beautification option for Sooke would be to create a “Seaside Road” from Mariners Village all the way to Sooke Harbour house. That way all the unsightly buildings and businesses could remain in the background instead of being our town’s main feature. The feature road could then become our new Main Street and we could decorate it tastefully with planters, feature lights, a fountain, quaint cafe’s and local artwork and maybe even a small performing arts centre/gallery for local writers, musicians etc to share their works. It could be so amazing. Sooke really has so much potential and could be a stellar community and destination point we could all be proud of, imagine a “Sooke by the Sea.” Perhaps a vision for the future. Carol A Walling Sooke
Family Friendly — $329,000 Consider this lovely 2006, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with fenced yard. Well maintained with over 2,150 sq ft finished. Convenient location on bus route and easy walk to Village. Some New Home Warranty is still remaining. Drive by 6857 Grant Road West. Questions? Call Michael direct at 250-6426056. For more info and pictures visit us at isellsooke.com.
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Talented in Shirley Crafts people of all types were out in full force at shirley’s first craft market of the year. Debbie of Bear Paw Beads was set up at the shirley Community Hall on sunday, April 6.
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Rescue efforts appreciated On behalf of the Monday Rowing Ladies, Sooke Classical Boating Society, I would like to thank the volunteers of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Unit (Sooke) for their timely assistance last Monday morning.
letters Our longboat, the T’Souke, was trapped by strong easterly winds against a lee shore in the basin and unable to make headway. The search and rescue unit responded within a half hour to our distress call. In short order they had tossed a line to our longboat and towed us out of danger and back to our berth at Jenkins
Marine Industries. The professionalism of the volunteer crew of the rescue craft, the Craig Dunn, was evident at all times. Their concern for our physical well-being was greatly appreciated. Boaters in Sooke and district are fortunate to be so well served by these very skilled volunteers who make the effort to hone
their skills and make themselves available at all times to those in need. Our thanks go to the crew: Britton JacobSchram, Ron Neitsch, Jason van der Valk, Rob Rowe and Stephan Dinn. Judy Gilligan Coxwain Sooke
Community
Calendar Thurs April 10
Fri April 11
Sat April 12
Sun April 13
Mon April 14
ADULT WALKING GROUP
VITAL VITTLES
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
PARENT & TOT DROP-IN
SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Holy Trinity Church. Call 1-88-2-DONATE or visit www.blood.ca to make an appointment. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m. AYRE MANOR CRAFT FAIR 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Assisted Living Lounge.
Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m. TODDLER TIME 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Sooke Library. Hands-on activity, for ages 18-36 months. To register call 250-642-3022 or email sooke@virl.bc.ca.
Meat draw 3 p.m. FAMILY ARTS FAIR SEAPARC from 9am - noon, inside. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SEAPARC from 9am - noon, outside. VOLUNTEER FAIR Come to the 3rd annual Sooke Region Volunteer and Non-Profit Fair, at the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 12 noon to 3 pm.
All Community events which purchase a display ad will appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge, space permitting.
SHOPPERS 250-642-5229
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Sunday breakfast brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome. Drop-in Pool @ 1 p.m. SOOKE RIVER 10K The 10K run starts out from EMCS, at 11:00 a.m.
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 250-642-0789 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m.
Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend Rd EMCS (Edward Milne Community School): 6218 Sooke Rd Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke 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 Village Foods: Right smack downtown, you can’t miss it
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Community Resources. Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre 10-11:30 a.m. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. Sooke Library. 3-5 years old. Registration required. 250-642-3022. ADULT WALKING GROUP SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000. YOUTH CLINIC Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic. KNITTING CIRCLE Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Dropin. 250-642-3022. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Pool League 7 p.m.
People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club starting out at 9:15. PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info. DOODLE BUGS OPEN HOUSE SEAPARC Doodle Bugs Preschool’s open house, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS Sooke Library. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. All ages, no registration required. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m. Ladies Darts 12 noon. Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m. NASCAR 7 p.m. TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7 p.m. For info 642-7520.
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New consignment store for local artists and crafters Pirjo Raits
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T
he line of shops along Otter Point Road is beginning to resemble an art row with the influx of new businesses promoting art and craft. The latest, Barking Dog Studio, is a place where locals can sell their work. Debi Anderson, a partner with Randy Welters, said, “We opened it because there was a need for local people to get their stuff out there. They have been doing markets for years.” Anderson was referring to the Sooke Country Market which is across the street on Saturdays during the summer months. Now many of the vendors will be able to sell through a permanent
Pirjo Raits photos
Debi Anderson refinishes and upcycles furniture at the Barking Dog Studio. Below, a large painting by Patrick Irwin at the new studio/shop on Otter Point Road. year-round store front. “WE knew the space was coming available and thought it was great across from the market,” said Anderson. The idea behind Barking Dog Studio is to have handmade, up cycled, recycled and re-
purposed items of good quality. The response, so far,
has been great, she said. The shelves are full
of crafts and the walls are hung with art. Large paintings by Patrick Irwin festoon the walls and beautifully carved bowls and vessels by Phoebe Dunbar share space with local pottery, jewelry, wooden toys by Randy Welters and sewn items by Sue Truman formerly of Cabin Creations. Heavy, durable bags of leather by Ross Garrett of Red Crow Leather are there as well as stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes. Anderson will be giving workshops on re-painting and finishing furniture with milk paint. She has a number of pieces she has re-worked in the store. Oh, and the name? It comes from Gracie, a small Dachshund, who barked a lot at the market. She is the resident doggie at the studio shop. Barking Dog is still seeking more consignors. Go to www. barkingdogstudio.ca, call 250-642-6677 or email: baarkingdogstudio@gmail.com.
April 15, 2014 7:00pm Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building 3 – 7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC
1. Agricultural Land Commission Application to Subdivide Land within the Agricultural Land Reserve a) ALR-01-13 - That Part of Section 34, Otter District Shown Outlined in Red on Plan Deposited Under DD 17655, Except That Part on Plan 459-R and 39411 (Richardson & Hanslip - 4164 and 4188 Otter Point Road) 2. Rezoning Applications a) Z-02-13 - Strata Lot 14, Section 16, Otter District, Plan VIS7096 (Specialty Medijuana Products Ltd. – 6-7450 Butler Road) b) Z-03-13 - Lot 3, Section 16, Otter District, Plan 1959 (Purdy & Vowles – 3384 Otter Point Road) c) Z-01-14 - Lot 2, District Lot 17, Renfrew District, Plan 32241 (Lum - 6649 Godman) 3. Proposed Bylaw Amendments a) Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (Bylaw Nos. 3922, 3927, 3928 and 3929) Due to advertising deadline, other items may be included on the agenda. Please call 250.642.1500 for confirmation. Comments on agenda items can be submitted before noon April 15, 2014 by mail to the Capital Regional District (CRD), Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning, 3 – 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1N1, by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or be submitted at the meeting. Staff reports will be available after April 10, 2014 on the CRD website at: www.crd.bc.ca/about/ document-library/Documents/committeedocuments/ juandefucalandusecommittee or can be viewed at our office, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
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If one didn’t know the medium for Jessie Taylor-Dodd’s art, one could be mistaken as to whether it was on canvas, from fibre or a drawing. Jessie Taylor-Dodd is all about lines and threads. She seamlessly expresses herself in each of those mediums and the common thread is formal arrangement and strict adherence to prescribed or external forms. She’s a formalist. In describing her art she said it is about “form, texture and colour, not so much about literal imagery.” “Even if you took the textile or the paintings, they would be similar,” said Taylor-Dodd. “I”m a bit of a formalist when to comes to art - it has to stand on its own. I’m more oldschool that way.” Taylor-Dodd is interesting in that she comes from a financial/ brokerage background and has somehow married that side of her brain with the creative side, making for art with formal structure. Her work is organized and precise, edgy and lively. She is a free spirit and one day in her 20s she
take on a new look as Taylor-Dodd wants it to become a working studio/gallery. Her work, Pirjo Raits photo
Jessie Taylor-Dodd accepts the keys to the South Shore Gallery from Elizabeth Tanner. Taylor-Dodd is the new owner of the gallery on Otter Point Road. On the right, is a sample of one of Taylor-Dodd’s fibre pieces. changed her world. She bought a one-way ticket to St. Thomas and did a trans-Atlantic crossing on an 80’ sailboat and ended up in Germany, France and Denmark. Her travels eventually brought her to Victoria. After a life-altering accident she dropped the brokerage business and moved towards the world of art and artists. “I was always doing some kind of art but never thought of it as art,” she said. Art courses, men-
tors and a supportive community of fibre artists led her to Fibres & Beyond, a group of 12 fibre artists. TaylorDodd’s work is entered into the Consider the Lilies XII currently at St. Mary Church in Metchosin. Her work is familiar to Sooke as she has been accepted in the Sooke Fine Arts Show for the last eight years. In 2012 she won first prize in fibre art at the Sooke Fine Arts Show. She is also the new
owner of the Sooke South Shore Gallery on Otter Point Road along what is now becoming known as gallery row. Deciding to venture into the realm of gallery owners was a big decision and TaylorDodd did it quietly, did her research and hasn’t slept much since she signed the agreement. “I never told anybody, I couldn’t sleep for a week, I’m so excited about it.” The gallery, which opens April 12, will
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of course, will be featured but so will the work of a stable of artists/artisans that she has enlisted from far and wide. She will have a space where artists can demonstrate their processes and where she can work on her fibre art. “I’m hoping it will be interesting for people to see me work, putting pieces together for large wall hangings.” Elizabeth Tanner owned the gallery for 20 years and is settling back to do more gardening, and her own fibre art.
“I will miss the contact with the artists and customers,” said Tanner. But she will continue on in a small capacity working two days per week. At the grand opening glass maker Linda Westrom, from Rhythms Artglass, will be on hand to demonstrate her art. For more information on the South Shore Gallery go to: southshoregallery.ca or call 250642-2058. Gallery hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaw: Bylaw No. 582, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (600-8) The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 582, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (600-8) is to permit medical marihuana production by licensed operators in an Industrial Zone or on Agricultural Land Reserve land in a Rural Zone. The specific amendments proposed to Bylaw No. 600, Sooke Zoning Bylaw 2013 are as follows: 1. To insert the following definition: “MEDICAL MARIHUANA PRODUCTION FACILITIES means a facility, licenced by the Federal Government and located in an Industrial Zone or on Agricultural Land Reserve land in a Rural Zone used solely for the growing, production, manufacturing, processing, testing, packaging, and shipping of marihuana and marihuana products for medical purposes.” 2. Amend the definition of Horticulture to exclude “Medical Marihuana Production Facilities” 3. Add “Medical Marihuana Production Facilities” as Permitted Uses – Principal Uses within the Watershed, Forest & Agriculture Zone (RU1), Rural Zone (RU2), Small Scale Agricultural Zone (RU3), Rural Residential Zone (RU4), Light Industrial Zone (M1), General Industrial Zone (M2), Heavy Industrial Zone (M3) and Technical Industrial Business Park Zone (M5). All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the meeting, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record.
When Albert Wilson was 14 years old he got a job as cook’s helper at the pipe manufacturing plant at coopers cove. note the row of coal lanterns at left. The exhibit will run august/september
Proudly sponsored by Sooke Lions
Copies of these proposed bylaws and application may be inspected at the offices of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing from April 2nd, 2014 to and including April 14th, 2014. If you have any questions, contact the Planning Department by telephone at (250) 642-1634.
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Sooke volunteer: Trudy Vermaas Trudy Vermaas’s volunteer work is a story of one thing leading to another. Trudy lived in Sooke for 10 years then returned to her native Holland for 16 years, finally relocating to Sooke for good in 2006. Within a short time, Trudy began volunteering with Edward Milne Community School Society, as a board member and then as treasurer on the Executive. In that role, she began attending CASA meetings as a liaison to the EMCS Board. As a result of that connection she became involved with the community gardens at CASA and Edward Milne Community School. From there, she went on to volunteer with the Youth Council Steering Committee. Trudy also believes in sharing what she has learned in life. Having
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Trudy Vermaas is an exceptional volunteer in Sooke.
experienced chronic pain, as a result of her strenuous nursing duties, she completed a training program through the University of Victoria Centre for Aging, to facilitate” Living with Chronic Pain” workshops. She is passionate about helping others and teaching has reminded her to take better care of her-
A magical journey Review of latest musical theatre production We are so fortunate in Sooke to have such a diverse range of cultural experiences to enjoy – art, music, theatre. Sometimes if is difficult to decide which competing event to put on your weekend entertainment schedule. My advice – don’t miss Sooke Harbour Players presentation of Godspell this weekend. Godspell is a universally appealing production of catchy musical tunes, lively and humourous acting, with non-stop story telling. Sooke Harbour Players have pulled together a wildly talented cast that literally bounces with enthusiasm and draws you into the production with laughter and tears, singing your way home at the end. The cast bridges the generation gap from grey- haired mature actors to the wide-eyed child – in awe of the dazzle happening around her. Suitable for all ages, take the kids, your special friend, your parents, your grandparents and share in a truly magical theatre experience right here in your culturally rich community. Sheila Wallace and Glen Thelin Sooke
self. In early 2013, Trudy became an active member of the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre Steering Committee. When the Volunteer Centre opened its doors in November 2013, Trudy volunteered to be the friendly face that welcomes the community to the centre, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. each week. This volunteer positions allows her to use all her skills and personal qualities – interviewing potential volunteers and referring them to the organizations that could use their skills. Outside her time at the volunteer centre, Trudy is an enthusiastic ambassa-
dor for the Centre. She is eager to share the difference volunteering has made in her life and the benefits the volunteer centre provides for both volunteers and volunteer agencies in Sooke. Who knows where she will go from here, as she has learned, one volunteer job always leads to another. Come find out more about what is happening in your communities: Sooke Region Volunteer/Non-Profit Fair, Sat. April 12, 2014, 12- 3 p.m. at the Sooke Child, Youth & Family Centre, 2145 Townsend Road, Sooke. Grand Opening of the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre Office 2 p.m.
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The Pastor's Pen A Goodly Heritage Do you have things that have been passed down from generation to generation in your family? Jewelry, china, tools, books and art-work, as well as unique personal items are often to be found in the hidden places in most of our homes. Some of these items are precious to us because they bring back memories of time spent with parents or grandparents, even though they may not have any intrinsic value. Others may indeed be of value, but we dare not part with them because of the memories attached to them. When our parents leave this earth they don’t just leave us material things, they also leave us their values and philosophies. In writing to Timothy the Apostle Paul speaks of the “goodly heritage” of faith that he had received from his mother and grandmother. What are you leaving behind? Are you concerned only about possessions and items of daily living, or of the faith and values that will sustain the generations to come? The Christian Church is a place to learn of and grow in the “faith of our fathers and mothers” so that we too can leave a “goodly heritage” for the generations to come. — Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg
Annual Club Tournament Saturday April 12 10am to 2pm
Come out and support Sooke’s young athletes
Everyone Welcome
HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 10am Palm Sunday - with Bishop Logan EVENING PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Howard Jacques www.holytrinitysookebc.org
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net www.sookebaptist.com
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue 12-3 Wed 10-12 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403 SATURDAY SERVICE
9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service Pastor: Mike Stevenson
⍟ SEAPARC SNIPPET Sooke District Lioness offering pizza lunch
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Join us Saturday, April 12th for SEAPARC’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & SOOKE FAMILY ARTS COUNCIL’S FAMILY ARTS FAIR 9:00AM-12:30 • FREE TO ATTEND
Watch for SEAPARC’s Summer Active Living Guide in your mailbox. Registration begins April 16th
FOR REGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 250-642-8000
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For those who love, time is not.... Missing you today and always.
DEATHS
Irene Bradbeer
Jan. 21, 1926 - Apr. 1, 2014 Born in Salford, England, the only child of Harry and Irene Parrish, Irene served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during the second world war as a signals operator. Whilst stationed at Crownhill, Plymouth, she met Desmond, her husband of 45 years. They settled in Plymouth where they raised their 2 children. After Desmond’s death, she moved to Canada and for the last 20 years made Sooke her home, where she was often seen walking her dog. She is predeceased by son David and will be sadly missed by daughter Linda, son-in-law Ivor and grandsons Colin, Keith & Trevor (Canada) and daughter-in-law Christine and grandchildren Mark and Jennifer (England). A celebration of her life service will take place at 2pm, Monday, April 14th at Christian Life Assembly Church, 6851 West Coast Road and gathering afterwards at her home, 6909 Larkspur Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA or charity of your choice. Many thanks to all the friends who helped her enjoy her life in Sooke.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Building Inspector I District of Kitimat, full time permanent bargaining unit position wage range $36.33/hr - $43.63/hr, over 2 years. Duties include plan checking reviews, inspections and enforcement functions related to building construction to ensure conformance with legislation, regulations and standards, and explaining and enforcing municipal bylaws. Preferred applicants will have a Technology Certificate related to building construction or equivalent; BOABC level 2 certification and a Class 5 driver’s license. Submit applications by April 30, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat B.C. V8C 2H7, Tel 250-632-8900, Fax 250632-4995, or by e-mail at dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
HELP WANTED CLUXEWE RESORT MANAGER needed at Kwakiutl Band in Port Hardy. Competitive salary and free accommodations. Deadline midnight April 15. Email hr@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description and to apply. TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Front Desk General Maintenance Cook Waitress Bartender Dishwasher Barista Please forward your resume by email to tcrltd@island.net or fax 250-928-3105 Only short listed candidates will be contacted. THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities. WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our clients. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work environment with competitive wages and benefits. Requirements: - Possess Own Tools - Be Journeyman/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Technician - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Excellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to detail - Maintain a positive attitude under pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fit and you possess the above mentioned qualifications we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Attention: Service Manager By Email: service@jubileerv.com By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8’ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $459,000. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632. SIDNEY CONDO for Sale in the Shoal Centre. Thinking of downsizing or buying into a great investment? There’s 1 bdrm, 1 bath, a full kitchen, all appliances and has 4th floor views of Malahat & gorgeous sun sets. Presently rented at $1475/mo. Asking $273,000. Across from Library & Rose gardens. Call (250)655-1956, by appt only. A Real Gem in the Heart of Sidney.
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Call to artists Local artists are invited to submit their proposals to paint two black electrical boxes in Ed Macgregor Park. The Public Advisory Panel on Arts and Beautification Committee visualizes the boxes to be painted will a focus on scenes representing Sooke. If selected, the artist(s) receive an honorarium and have their name/names displayed on the painting. Closing date for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. For more information, visit http://www.sooke.ca/EN/topnav/ new/artists.html
SEAPARC and partners upgrade bike park Mike Hicks, SEAPARC Commission Chair, is pleased to announce a project to redesign and redevelop the existing SEAPARC bike park. For the past five months a steering committee consisting of representatives from the Sooke Bike Club, District of Sooke, and SEAPARC have been
discussing the future of SEAPARC’s bike park. On Wednesday April 2, 2014 the Sooke & Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission voted to support the recommendation to spend up to $24,000 for the redesign and redevelopment of the existing SEAPARC bike park.
grants and in-kind donations with partners and volunteers. There is potential to increase the significance of the project by working with the community for support. Design of the new park will begin immediately with construction anticipated to start this spring.
SEAPARC Manager Steve Knoke stated, “these improvements will provide an increased opportunity for children, youth and families to become active on bikes. The park will also be a welcome addition for the provision of SEAPARC programs.” SEAPARC will explore
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The Sooke Elderly Citizens’ Housing Society (SECHS), owners of the Ayre Manor properties, contracted with the Beckley Farm Lodge Society (BFLS) to manage the operations at Ayre Manor when the new facilities opened in 2008. This contract ends on June 30, 2014. We have now decided to operate Ayre Manor ourselves as has been our intention. We are working with BFLS to ensure a smooth transition. SECHS wants to reassure residents, their families and friends, as well as the community of Sooke that we will continue to provide the quality care and supports you have been accustomed to. Residents and families can expect their normal activities, care routines, meal services and other programs to continue as before. There will be no change whatsoever to the amount a resident pays for their portion of accommodation unless, as per normal course, it is amended by the Island Health or as approved by BC Housing. Staff employed by BFLS and currently working at Ayre Manor have been given notice of termination of their employment with BFLS. We are hoping staff want to continue to work at Ayre Manor with SECHS as their new employer. There will, however, be some changes in staffing since we will also be operating under a new budget and organizational structure. Two unions represent most employees currently working at Ayre Manor Complex Care and Assisted Living Facilities. We are discussing the future staff relations with one and will likely (in the near future) be discussing matters going forward with the other union. Further updates will be available on our website: (www.ayremanor.ca) and we encourage interested individuals to check that location on a regular basis. Sandy Pedneault Chair SECHS
Sooke News Mirror and Sooke Region Historical Society invite students (including home-schoolers) resident in the region from East Sooke Sooke Newsto Mirror and Sooke Historical Society invite students Port Renfrew to Region enter an essay competition. (including home-schoolers) resident in the region from East Sooke to Port Renfrew to enter an essay competition.
The Lure of Gold In 1864 gold was discovered the Sooke in what became known as TheinLure of Hills Gold
Leechtown. People from all over the world tried to make their fortunes In 1864 goldthis wasGold discovered in theisSooke Hillsgold in what became known as during Rush. What it about that is so special? Leechtown. People from all over the world tried to make their fortunes How does it impact people and communities? during this Gold Rush. What is it about gold that is so special? Leechtown is celebrating its 150th anniversary in July 2014. How does it impact people and communities? $50.00 cash prizes (5) to be awarded by Sooke Lions Club for winning essays Leechtown is celebrating its 150th anniversary in July 2014. selected from each elementary grade—1,2,3,4,5 $50.00 cash prizes Essays (5) to be awarded by Sooke Club for winning essays should be from 50 to Lions 150 words selected from each elementary grade—1,2,3,4,5 $75.00 cash prizes (3) to be awarded by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 Essays should be from 50 to 150 words for winning essays selected from middle school grades 6,7,8 $75.00 cash prizes (3) toshould be awarded by100 Royal Canadian Essays be from to 300 wordsLegion Branch 54 for winning essays selected from middle school grades 6,7,8 $100.00 (1) cash prize to be awarded by Sooke Community Association for a Essays should be from 100 to 300 words winning high school grade level student entry selected $100.00 (1) cash prize to should be awarded by Sooke Essays be from 300 toCommunity 400 words Association for a winning high school grade level student entry selected Vancouver Island Placer Mining Association is offering special awards Essays should be from 300 to 400 words LEECHTOWN 150TH CENTENNIAL AWARDS BY VIPMA Vancouver Island Placer Mining Association is offering special awards $100.00 award to selected elementary level essay LEECHTOWN 150TH CENTENNIAL AWARDS BY VIPMA $100.00 award to selected middle school level essay $100.00 award to selected elementary level essay $200.00 award to selected high school level essay $100.00 award to selected middle school level essay Awards Presentations at Sooke Region Museum Open House June 22nd $200.00 award to selected high school level essay Deliver entries to the Museum or the Mirror—Queries? 250-642-6351 Awards Presentations at Sooke Region Museum Open House June 22nd …………………………………………………...……………………………………………………. Deliver entries to the Museum or the Mirror—Queries? 250-642-6351 Leechtown Essay entry form—clip and attach to your entry …………………………………………………...……………………………………………………. Leechtown Essay entry form—clip and attach to your entry Name ______________________________________ Phone _____________ Name ______________________________________ Phone _____________ Address ________________________________________ Grade level _____ ENTRY DEADLINE: Elementary & Middle grades: February 15th Address ________________________________________ Grade level _____ ENTRY DEADLINE: High School grades: April 15th ENTRY DEADLINE: Elementary & Middle grades: February 15th ENTRY DEADLINE:
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Sports & Recreation Local boys attend exclusive basketball camp
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Scott Dickie (EMCS), Coach Chris McLaughlin (Uvic Vikes Star Centre), Jonah Phillips (EMCS), Terrell Evans (Uvic Vikes Guard) Lucas Blatchford EMCS, and Greg Wallis (Passion Sports, camp coordinator). Three EMCS students, Scott Dickie, Jonah Phillips and Lucas Blatchford, all took part in the All Island Invite Camp (AIIC) at St. Michael’s this past weekend. All three players reported back that the camp was a worthwhile pursuit. “They each had fun, learned a lot and got to put into practice, through a tournament setting, the fundamentals taught in morning sessions,” reported Glenn Dickie. “All felt the quality of the Islands top prospects attending the camp was awesome, the level of competition brought out the best in their game, learning curve was steep.” The primary benefit of basketball camps, according to Chris McLaughlin, the UVic Vikes centre, is the opportunity to develop their skills. Second up is teamwork. For those interested in getting a scholarship, McLaughlin recommends practice and playing in as many camps as possible. Terrell Evans, a UVic Vikes guard, added the value of discipline to the list, emphasizing that it’s not all about the athletics. Academic performance matters as well. If you don’t get the grades, you don’t play. Communications also become an integral part of the play once you get to the post high school level. With notes from Glenn Dickie
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Exciting nail-biter opens Pre-Atom Seahawks season The Sooke Pre-Atom Seahawks came up just short in their tackle football season debut in Nanaimo on April 6. With the score 13-12 in favour of the host Bombers, the Seahawks stood stout on a third and goal to keep Nanaimo out of their end zone early in the fourth quarter. Taking over in the shadow of their own goalposts, the Seahawks offence moved the ball down the field, getting key runs from Hunter Swift and Brody Reinsch. With just 26 seconds remaining, Sooke faced a third and long from inside Nanaimo’s 20 yard line with the game on the line. Swift fought hard for every yard,
started left, cut back to the right, broke numerous attempted tackles, but the swarming Bombers’ defence stopped him shy of the first down marker. Nanaimo scored a long touchdown on the last play of the game to make the final score 19-12. Swift had a monster game, accounting for both scores and numerous long runs. He also laid some big hits on the defensive side of` the ball, showing why he is one of the best pre-atom players on the Island. Tagish Page, playing his first real game at centre, was nearly flawless with his snaps and blocking. Workhorse Michael Lundell played every snap of
the game and had a couple of sacks on defence. Christian Kaisinger and Logan Banebridge were the other experienced Seahawks, and both had strong games, including a great play when Banebridge and first-year player Gabe Nelson double-teamed a Nanaimo defender and blocked him clear across the field, nearly depositing him on his bench. The rest of the Seahawks, including Reinsch, were playing in their first real game. James Mullen and Wesley Johnson led the way physically, while Weston White flew around the field on defence. William Daoust had a couple nice rushing attempts, and was just a zig instead of a zag away from some big gains. Offensive tackle Kiran Rheault worked hard opening holes for his running backs and defensive tackle Zander Adams helped keep
the Bombers’ backs in check. Also, a quartet of seven-year-olds, Heath White, Dayton Planes, Mitchell Sutherland and Trystyn Schroeder showed glimpses of a bright future. By Nathan Lowther
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Local Sooke Seahawks players tackle the shadowman elite mobile tackling dummies at this past weekend’s scrap metal drive. Mike and Lisa are the pizza winners, compliments of Andy the Pizzaman.
Notice of Annual General Meeting Date: Monday, April 14, 2014 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Prestige Oceanfront Resort & Hotel Attendance: All Current Members of SMHA
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Committee Meeting Ecological Health, Parks & Water Access East Sooke Fire Hall 1397 Coppermine Road, East Sooke, BC April 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Public Welcome to Attend For further information or to add your email to our contact list or to submit comments on the draft OCP, please email jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or call 250.642.8100. We will send reminder notices of upcoming Citizens’ Committee meetings and events.
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One little motorcycle shop, one dedicated owner
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On Saturday afternoon, Ken Kroppmanns quietly celebrated his 54th birthday. Actually, it wasn’t quiet at all. A bunch of his friends and customers had shown up, invited by Ken’s wife, Rebecca, who “secretly” posted the details of the surprise party on their business’s Facebook page. Clearly, Ken doesn’t go on Facebook much. If you don’t know who Ken is, you’ve probably
The world’s teeniest tiniest MOTORCYCLE COLUMN - Britt Santowski If you are considering contacting a motorcycle shop to whip your bike into shape, know that this is their busiest season. Phone in advance. To choose the right mechanic, word-of-mouth is pretty reliable: it comes as a live testimonial. That, and trust your gut.
seen his business banner at the local soccer field. He is the owner of Kenco, a motorcycle repair and maintenance shop that has been in existence since September 17, 1979, quietly tucked away on Sooke River Road en route to the Potholes. That day, according to Ken, was the first fulltime day on the job for a young 19-year-old, at his own shop. Come this September, Kenco wil also hit a significant milestone: it will turn 35 years old.
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Your Weekly Horoscope CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You have a rare opportunity to show off your skills this week, Cancer. When your talents are on display, don’t worry about hogging that spotlight. Enjoy your time in the limelight. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to come up with some new ways to show your affection, as your old ways are starting to fall short. Look to Leo for inspiration.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take some time for quiet inspiration, Leo. It is just what you need after a busy week in which your stamina was put to the test. Rest and recharge for a few days.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a few kinks still need to be worked out, but your master plan will soon be in place. Start putting the wheels in motion and your work won’t go unrecognized.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Tasks at work have certainly tried your patience, Virgo. Just when you are settled in, you get pulled in another direction very quickly. Save up those vacation days.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are great at creating a good time out of nothing at all. Get together with a few friends and let the good times roll. Others may envy this talent.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s time to lighten up, Libra. Throw a party, take a trip or hang out with friends. Just be sure to focus on fun and let other concerns fall by the wayside for a little while.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/ Nov 22 Scorpio, do your best to get all of your ducks in a row this week. Keep distractions at bay and don’t allow social engagements to take precedence over more pressing matters. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you will have to remain two steps ahead of everyone else to get a project done this week. Things are moving quite quickly now, so make every minute count. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/ Jan 20 A challenge is on the horizon, Capricorn. But remain calm and you will handle every challenge that comes your way. Aries provides some extra help. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/ Feb 18 Aquarius, some may call you stubborn, but “dedicated” might be a more appropriate term.
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Jacob”juggernaut” Barney scoring his first touchdown on a sevenyard wedge up the gut.
offence were the Heslop twins, Nick and David, with David sweeping the right side and his brother blocking for a 32-yard gain. Defence took over allowing only three first downs in the whole game. Nick “fury” Heslop, Owen Cheng, and Spencer Logan all recording one sack. Laser Gagnon got three sacks through numerous play ending tackles by defence AvAn “pitbull” Wickheim, “slippery” Sam Lowden, Caleb “creeper” Carrier (first interception of the year), and Heslop twin
Sooke Seahawks are continuing their winning ways with a convincing 22-2 win over Nanaimo Lions this past Sunday. Offence started with the second play of the game with Jared “man of” Steele handing off to Owen “roadrunner” Cheng, who quickly ran and deeked his way to a 40-yard touchdown. Next quarter Jared Steele connected a bullet-like pass to L.P. “laser” Gagnon for a corner route 35-yard touchdown pass-andrun. Also adding on
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