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Teachers and their supporters were out in force on Monday, May 26. An organized demonstration took place in front of Edward Milne community school around noon, and teachers, parents and students from throughout Sooke were present.
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The public will have their say on a proposal to build horseshoe pitches at John Phillips Memorial Park. The Sooke Horseshoe Club is wanting to build the pitches on one-half an acre at the south end of the park close to the new connector road (Wadams Way). They propose eight pitches to start with, and no clubhouse. The area would be fenced with a 1.3 metre fence and a 1 metre fence at the end of each pitch, for the safety of players and bystanders. Questions arose from council as to whether the horseshoe pitches would be open to the public and the response from Ron Dumont, speaking for the club, was ‘yes.’ The issue council had with the proposal was the lack of information on the cost of building the pitches and the inevitable cost to the district. “We need the money question answered,” said Mayor Wendal Milne. He said this proposal was never listed as a priority and he needed to know where
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sibility of the proposal. Also on the agenda was the request for Category A grant funds from various organizations. The BC Conservation Foundation requested $10,000 to hire a coordinator to work with the public, conservations officers and the district to find ways to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. Council felt this was downloading to municipalities and voted to table the application. Funding of $10,000 was denied to the Metchosin Preschool Co-op Society because council felt if they gave to one they would have to consider giving to all, and it did not meet the criteria for funding. Scouts Canada Camp Bernard received the nod for $7,000 from the district to upgrade the facilities at the camp. While Scouts Canada is property rich, each property must be selfcontained said Grace Seabrook, chair of the Camp Bernard Committee. It is expected that over 2,500 youth and 600 leaders will be in Sooke in 2015 for the Pacific Jamboree for one week.
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the money was to come from. Milne and other councillors also requested a full business plan. The club will use a phased approach over five years with the view of eventually having 24 pitches, a 93 sq. metre clubhouse and a small on-site storage building. The club wants the district to utilize park improvement funds to construct the eight pitches. The club already has $3,000 in reserved funds from when they looked at the property at Sooke River Road as a potential site for the horseshoe club. Costs which would be incurred include the cost for portable toilets, until the site can be connected to sewer, and water and hydro services. It was not clear who would pay for those connections. There will be costs to the district, which include legal fees. The club would be responsible for maintenance of the site. Dumont stated the club estimates a cost of $9,200 with no room for extras such as environmental studies. District staff will work with the horseshoe club and the public to determine the fea-
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Over the past six weeks, we’ve spoken with numerous people about the role of school teachers and the positive impact they have in our communities. Through a series of stories published in Black Press’ community newspapers, we’ve prompted readers to think about the excellent educators in their schools and nominate them for recognition through our Great Teachers campaign. Co-presented by Staples’ School Tools and supported by Thrifty Foods, Great Teachers is a way of honouring individuals who are
making a difference with their work inside and outside the classroom. “We are in the final days of the campaign and we’d like to encourage parents and others to nominate a special teacher,” said Black Press group publisher Penny Sakamoto. “It’s not too late. It’s a great way to end the school year and concentrate on the positive impact of teachers and how schools are the core of community life.” Readers nominating teachers at vicnews. com/contests have used such words as
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“positive relationship,” “significant impact,” “patient and kind,” “leader” and “above and beyond” to describe nominees. The submissions are inspiring and indicate the high regard in which teachers are held. Ralf Mundel, senior director of marketing and communications for Thrifty Foods, says teachers are “vital to the fabric of our communities” and help kids become rounded individuals. “Think back on your childhood, or ask your kids about their most impactful memories
and generally something about a teacher ranks high on that list. That’s powerful,” he says. For Thrifty’s, which frequently supports community groups at the grassroots level, being part of initiatives such as Great Teachers is something “interwoven into our DNA since 1977,” Mundel adds. Staples is familiar with the extra work teachers do to make their lessons special, says School Tools (staplesschooltools.ca) co-ordinator Harmen Berghuis. “I think they deserve all the recognition we can give,” he says. ddescoteau@vicnews. com
Celebration time n Black Press, Staples and Thrifty Foods encourage you to nominate a grade school teacher whom you feel is making a difference in the community. From all nominations, one teacher each from the elementary, middle school and secondary levels will be honoured at a gala in June. To nominate your favourite teacher, visit vicnews.com/contests/ and click on Great Teachers. All nominators are entered to win a $50 Thrifty’s gift certificate.
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Climber falls down cliff at Potholes Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
Sooke Fire and Rescue received a call in the mid-afternoon on Wednesday, May 21, alerting them to a possible “rope rescue” at the TLC-owned area of the Potholes. At the old ruined lodge behind a fenced off area with “Danger — No Entry” signs posted, two rope climbers (one male, one female) met with a not-so-pleasant life experience. According to Fire Chief Steve Sorensen, the 25-year old male climber’s “rope broke as he was climbing back up possibly cut by sharp rocks. He slid part way until his feet hit something then he tumbled over and fell to the ground. Approximately 50 to 60 feet we estimate.” The female sustained no injuries. The man at the bottom of the cliff was injured. “Broken arm, hip injury and lacerations,” listed Sorensen, later adding that the climber also suffered fractured vertebrae.
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A park manager monitors the rescue progress. The inset shows the approximate location of the fallen man and his companion (in helmet). Just to the left of the rock climbers is a 20 metre cliff, above which is the fenced off area and the old ruined lodge. Because of the difficult terrain, other rescue resources were called in. Sorensen tweeted that they received help from the Langford and Metchosin fire departments, Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue, EHS and RCMP. In another tweet, Sorensen estimated there were over
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Sooke RCMP members responded to 125 calls for service in the past week. On May 21, at 1:30 p.m. police followed a vehicle leaving a home in the area known as “Grouch’s Lair” in the 5700 block of Sooke Road. As the investigation proceeded the male was arrested, and a quantity of methamphetamine was located on him. Other drug paraphernalia was located in the vehicle. As the result of his drug use the male had to be taken to Victoria General Hospital prior to being returned and lodged in Sooke RCMP cells. The male remains in custody, facing charges of breach of undertaking, and possession of methamphetamine. On May 24 at 6 p.m., a male reported being assaulted near Sooke elementary school. He received bruising to his face. A suspect has been arrested and later released on a Promise to Appear in court with conditions. The investigation is continuing.
36 rescue workers. at the scene. Due to the precarious landing (at the bottom of a cliff), it took the rescue workers several hours to get the man out. Concerns for possible spinal injuries called for a stretcher rescue. When the Sooke News Mirror was there, rescue workers were
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contemplating either a carry-out, if a safe route could be determined, or a rope lift. Ultimately, rescue workers opted for the rope lift. “It was too dangerous to take the person out any other way and the haul up the cliff was deemed the safest and quickest route,” said Sorensen. “A heli-
copter was considered but enough resources were on scene that this was deemed not necessary.” Sorensen shared a few final words of wisdom, given that we are now entering the hightraffic season at the Sooke Potholes. “Take precautions,” he warned. “There are
many dangerous areas including cliffs… Cell phones are a good idea, however in many portions of the park, cell phone reception does not work. If you plan on hiking in the area, let someone know where you are going and (your) expected time of return.” To climbers anywhere, Sorensen reminds them, “Ropes should be inspected before any use. If damaged in anyway, they should be taken out of service.” While this sounds obvious, clearly it needs to be re-stated. And it’s not just hikers who need to take note; swimmers also need to take precautions. “Watch out for swift dangerous currents,” reminds Sorenson.” We have done more than our share of drownings over the years.” The TLC campground at the Sooke Potholes will not be open this year to campers.
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Clockwise from right, Susan Abbott took this edition of the Sooke News Mirror with her to Australia. This picture is taken standing in front of a Yamba Beach Rotary bench overlooking the beach. Austin and Brandon Wilson in Cancun on Spring Break. Bill Willson and Sharon Branchaud at Napili Shores on the island of Maui. An unknown family travel photo for which the caption has been lost. Let us know who you are and where you are. Take the Sooke News Mirror along on your travels.
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Dionne Quintuplets born 80 years ago Multiple births have always carried a special aura and mystique and brought delight to those who have been so blessed. The people of Sooke shared in the awe and wonder that the rest of the western world experienced on hearing the news of the birth of five baby girls in Corbeil, Ontario on May 28, 1934. Eighty years have passed since the startling news struck the world that Elzire, young wife of Oliva Dionne, had given birth prematurely to a succession of tiny babies, with the assistance of Dr. Daniel Dafoe and two midwives. The delicate infants were wrapped in blankets and placed together in a basket on the open oven door of the woodstove in the sparsely furnished kitchen. Long before television, the news spread by newspapers and magazines and by radio, as announcers and newsmen flocked to the little Ontario village, eager to participate in this fascinating event, as the world held its breath, anxious for the survival of the babies. They were named Yvonne, Annette, Cecile, Emilie and Marie Dionne.
Before long, the Ontario government had stepped in; the children were made wards of the Crown and were on show as an attraction that brought millions of dollars to the economy of the province. While Dr. Dafoe was credited with saving their lives, line-ups of 6,000 people a day made the trek to the out of the way village near Callander.
Naturally, tensions arose because of the separation from their family and the exploitation that took place, and it is probably safe to say that the lives of the Dionne quintuplets may not have been very happy. According to last reports, Annette and Cecile are still living today and able to celebrate their 80th birthday. While Sooke has not
experienced multiple births of this nature, many of our local families have been blessed with the happiness brought by twins. Prominent among the twins in our history were the sons of George and Mable Jones, the “Bubbas” Stan and Len, born in 1925. Twin boys, Ronald and Russell, were born to Margaret and Percy Clark of Shirley. Dagne and Sverre Hansen of Harbourview Road raised twins Norman and Arnold and they’re both still with us. Bruce Butler reminds us that his dad Wally and uncle Claude were twins, and were born prematurely in 1911 at the family home at Tod Inlet. Family lore recounts how the baby boys were wrapped and placed in bread pans in the open oven of the woodstove in the Butler kitchen. Lions of industry that the Butler brothers became, this was their beginning, Warm kitchens and woodstoves have been indispensable in our history. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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The Pastor's Pen Feeding the Hungry Last Sunday our first reading came from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 6. 1-7) that spoke about Greek speaking members of the early Christian community complaining that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of foods. The Apostles called together the whole community and the solution they came up with was to chose Stephen and six other men as deacons to look after the physical needs of the communities less fortunate members such as widows and orphans and providing them food, clothing and shelter. Here in Sooke we have Christian men and woman who also provide assistance for the less fortunate in the community. I think of those who volunteer to provide the morning breakfasts at Sooke Baptist and the lunches at Holy Trinity on Fridays. Those who volunteer at the Crisis Center providing a bowel of hot soup and distribution of food and other items that may be needed. The Sooke Food Bank who provide the essentials for the hungry to eat. It is a ministry of service of helping those in need. I thank you for giving your time and energy being Christ like non judgmental and Christian witnesses to us all. By Mike Favero St. Rose of Lima Church HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 11am EVENING PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Dimas Canjura www.holytrinitysookebc.org
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This year’s broom pull eradicated a fair number of those invasive yellow-flowering plants on Whiffin Spit. This year, the pull took place over two days, May 15 and May 17. On the first event, students from EMCS came out for a few hours and filled up an entire skip (also known as a dumpster bin) of nasty broom bits. At the second pull, an almost equal amount was gathered. “We put in roughly 65 volunteer hours on the two days,” summed up Rosemary. According to BroomBusters.org, Scotch broom was introduced to on Vancouver Island in 1850 by Captain Walter Grant. He picked up some seeds in Hawaii. “Three plants germinated at Sooke and now colonize southern Vancouver Island. Scotch broom grows so well in this area that it’s driven out many native plants.” Rosemary Jorna is dedicated to eradicating broom from the Spit.
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Twelve-year-old Scout, Trevor Ell, was earning a badge by participating in this year’s broom pull. He was the youngest on hand, and it was his first one. “I do this because I love the Spit. And I know how incredibly invasive it (broom) is,” she said. She happily pointed out some native plants — the common and tough beach pea, and the less common nodding onion and Maritime thrift — that are
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making a come-back on the Spit. She added that one of the reasons why broom is so invasive is because the seeds can survive for up to 50 years. Pointing up to a sea of yellow Scotch broom in the distant hills, Rosemary noted the recent influx of development has further invited the broom to spread. Rosemary, her husband Sid, and the many volunteers who showed up on those days, are all dedicated to getting rid of Scotch broom on the Spit. Expect this broom pull to continue in future years. In the meanwhile, Rosemary and her volunteers suggested that people walking the Spit in the winter months can help out tremendously too, through the small but significant act of pulling one plant when the soil is wet and the upheaval easy.
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Legislature offers more than politics
He now has a lot of titles which include; Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Leader, Leader of the Official Opposition, Member of the Legislative Assembly but for people in Sooke and the Juan de Fuca he is just plain old John Horgan. Horgan is an affable man, a man of the people and a man with integrity, a sense of humour and common sense. He has worked his way up the political ladder to where he is now through hard work and dedication. While many may not agree with the party he represents few dislike the man himself. He shows up where he can and he gives of his time freely when he can. After speaking with Horgan for almost two hours, (see page 15) he took the time to show me places of interest in the legislature. He now has a big corner office worthy of his position but his last office was a tiny cubicle, like most for MLAs. If you have never been on a tour, consider going, it is well worth the visit and it is interesting to learn some of the history of the building and what goes on in the hallowed halls of our province’s seat of power. Explanations of why certain things are symbolically done is fascinating. Much of the pomp and ceremony comes from the British side of things and has carried forward to our modern age. One of the “interesting” places was the press gallery and their quarters. The room is full of desks, circa 1920, and there are still three phone booths in the room for those frantic calls of breaking news to editors. There are modern touches like computers but the rest is antiquated and reminds one of times long past. Again, a fascinating corner of the legislature. The library is a bastion of civility and the quiet corners offer a place for reflective thought. The whole place is worth a visit, if just for the architecture, the history and the art. Pirjo Raits, Editor
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Mediator needed in ugly dispute Members of the B.C. Teachers Federation working in the Sooke School District used part of their one-day strike Monday to march down Veteran’s Memorial Parkway in a rally of solidarity. The teachers received an outpouring of local support for their move. But the longstanding dispute between the BCTF and the B.C. Liberal government is also one of the most polarizing in recent memory. On the one hand are people familiar with the day-to-day challenges teachers face, i.e. parents. They know those challenges were exacerbated when the province cut in-class resources and maxed out class sizes. They especially feel for the educators if they happen to have special needs children Britt Santowski photo who are falling through Sooke teachers were on the picket line on the cracks with the system Monday, May 26. operating as it is. On the other hand are people society. who believe teachers have Many rank-and-file teachers it made: they already make admit money is not the key good money and receive the issue, it’s working conditions. equivalent of three months’ They seem hampered by the paid holidays a year. They’re in fact their union executive the upper realm when placed continues to argue for a return beside other workers in B.C.
to smaller classes and more teaching assistants, as well as laying out a demand for significant raises. The province insists there’s not enough money available to do both. Fair enough, but why take the aggressive step of calling for inordinate cash penalties against striking teachers before ruling out all potential compromises and ahead of either side stepping away from the bargaining table? To us it’s painfully obvious the two sides need the services of an independent mediator to help settle this ugly, ongoing dispute. While it’s anyone’s guess as to whether each side would agree to live with that person’s recommendations, it’s certainly worth a try. Regardless of which side one happens to be on, no one wants to see this whole sorry affair drag on year after year and put the education of our children at risk. Don Descoteau is acting editor for the Goldstream Gazette.
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We asked four lovely people on our streets: Who do you hold responsible for the current teachers’ strike?
The government. It seems that the money is not being properly allocated.
I don’t know. The kids are the ones who are suffering. The strike shouldn’t be happening.
I’m torn. It’s sad for everyone involved, especially the kids.
The government. I have yet to hear anything they do that I agree with.
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No way to manage game Unfortunately there was no writer credit given to last week’s Bear Buzz article. PC double-speak and high comedy should be recognized. “Freeze your garbage,” really? The writer suggests the solution to B.C.’s overwhelming and expanding bear population is to manage human bear attractants. This is a ridiculous notion since there is no such thing. Bears are curious animals with excellent noses and are attracted to ... everything. Instead of idiotic ideas like freezing your garbage, not having bird feeders, gardens or fruit trees, how about we not allow bears in urban and residential areas. After all, it is our habitat and why should we share it with an animal declared dangerous under the wildlife act? The Ministry of Environment and Conservation Officer (CO) service created the problem with revised hunting laws when they knew the black bear population was increasing while the number of hunters was declining. The CO service responds to less than 20 per cent of their calls, truly an embarrassing statistic. Think of your police or fire department ignoring over 80 per cent of their calls to service. What idiocy allows sign to be put up in
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The benefits of seaweed
Paula McCormick, far left, tries a little seaweed on her skin as do students from the Women’s Active living class at edward Milne community school. tenth grade student Noah, second from right, and Grade 11 student Aidan helped unload over a ton of seaweed donated by sea Flora. the seaweed will be used in the garden plots at sunriver Community Garden. residential areas with schools that declare “You are in Bear Country.” I’m sure all the kids and dogs will enjoy all the electric fences everywhere. Blaming rural residents and citizens in small towns for having giant black rats invading is a lame way to manage game populations. Freeze your garbage, ha ha, good one! Greg Klem Port Renfrew
Cove at risk with aqua culture I would like to state
I have lived directly in front of the location of the Project # 104437 application for over 15 years (Anderson Cove Road). During this time the area proposed in the application for aqua culture has been used by the T’Sou-ke Nation for clam digging on low tides in the summer. This has always been a reasonable use of resources and has been operated a manner that has been respectful of the residents and the environment. What is wrong with this usage continuing in perpetuity? This clam bed has provided thousands of years of food
and income to the peoples of this area why change that and put it at risk? The proposed use is not at all the same as the natural and historic one. According to the application, the area will need eight large blocks (concrete?) and a continuous cover of netting across the entire width of the cove to keep out predators. These predators are natural and live here and need this foreshore to survive. This application should be re-worded as “keeping out the natural wildlife,” not predators. Predators — makes it
Heather Browning Camping in Sooke Mill Bay
sound like they are evil animals instead of our wild friends. The very reason they have selected this location is due to its rare and unique environmental characteristics and the change of usage from natural clam beds to a fully-netted commercial aqua culture is so far from reasonable that I am stunned it would even be applied for. I have personally witnessed the delicate balance of this unique cove. No two years are the same. I do not believe any environmental review could ever pass this application as the area in question is just too delicate to try such a commercial experiment. The East Sooke Park has the only access to the Sooke Basin foreshore at this point and is used by hundreds of park visitors every weekend. This area is also used by the entire community in the summer for swimming and is one of the only locations that is accessible. It is a delicate natural wonder famous for its natu-
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Each month the Sooke Fall Fair holds a flea market on the last Saturday of month at the Sooke Community Hall. On May 31, as a prelude to the Literary Section of the 2014 Sooke Fall Fair, the date’s event will include storytelling, farm-related cookies i.e. haystacks and cowboy cookies, and farm animals. Organizers want people to share their amusing farm stories and these will eventually find their way into a booklet of farm stories. To send your stories for consideration, email them to: sookefallfair@gmail.com. The Sooke Fall Fair is a community fair that gives people an opportunity to congregate in the spirit of the “Rural Fair” philosophy. The philosophy embodies the spirit of volunteerism, families, local natural resources, and integration of young and old. This year’s fall fair takes place September 6 and 7.
Helping hands needed a group of others to create special teddy bears. “They will be going to emergency services in hospitals to children in need,” said Maryna adding that some might also be sent overseas. The Guides are aspiring to create about 2,000 of these bears, and Maryna has her target set. “I’m hoping to make maybe 40 if I can.” One bear takes about three to four hours to knit. They will be sewn, stuffed and finished at the SOAR event. However, she does want to contribute more than that and is putting a call out to the community for other knitters and crocheters. There are patterns available, there’s wool, and there’s the need. For Maryna, knitting is a natural fit. “It’s very relaxing and,” she laughed, “I’m good at it.” Anyone wanting to help Maryna put a significant dent in the final goal of 2,000 bears can contact her by email, at hi_itsme@gmail.com (don’t forget the underscore!).
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Maryna ell is knitting up a storm, well not really, she’s knitting teddy bears. Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
For an almost 17-year old to have committed to something for 12 years is impressive. For well over a decade, Maryna Ell has participated with the Girl Guides, and she’s still incredibly enthusiastic about it. In July, about 2,500 girls will be gathering for their Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous (SOAR) event. The event runs from July 19 to 26 at the Riverside Park in Enderby. Maryna, who is a Ranger, is working with
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Letters Cont’d from page 9 ral beauty and stunning night time bio luminescence, not a commercial aqua culture site to be netted and turned into an industrial process. The T’Sou-ke Nation nation should continue to harvest the clams in Anderson Cove as their ancestors did and not create an “unnatural” risky change to this pristine cove. Matt Lambert East Sooke
Only the appearance of bargaining Whether it be a Supreme Court judge, CBC television or Victoria’s major newspaper, all agree the BC Liberals are trying to provoke a teacher strike by threatening to cut teachers’ wages if they don’t accept the government’s contract offer. Government posturing and negotiating through the media with a ridiculous insistence on a “Just trust us” 10-year contract has been dropped to
give the appearance of fair bargaining and compromise. Like Gordon Campbell said in previous battles with teachers, they will pay for their own contract goals by losing money on the picket line. Yet Education Minister Peter Factbender says plans to cut teachers’ pay if they don’t cooperate is not a threat? Christy Clark’s goal is to provoke the teachers because she thinks that would put the public onside for any Draconian measures she wants to take. Just who is using public school students as pawns? Teachers deserve a fair wage increase after years of stagnating wages caused by government belt-tightening that never seems to apply to the insiders of the polical elite that rule us. Class composition with too many unsupported special needs students in regular classes will be one more nail in the coffin of public education even as Christy Clark just found more money for private schools. Parents will be justifiably angered at school closure due to strikes. The teachers are just the messengers of the bad news in our public schools. Don’t shoot them. Ted Roberts Sooke
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John Horgan: The man in the corner office Pirjo Raits
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Since becoming Leader of the Official Opposition Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan is adjusting to life behind the big desk. The transition from MLA to NDP Party Leader was faster than he thought and he sat to speak with the Sooke News Mirror about his life in the corner office. Horgan initially felt the new generation in the party should step up to the plate and take the reins as leader, but things didn’t happen that way. “I felt if I was running the young people wouldn’t step up,” said Horgan. He mentioned mentioned Gregor Robertson, Nathan Cullen and Fin Donnelly, as potential leaders and about another half dozen people under 35. Well, they didn’t and Horgan said this was a good thing and an organic unfolding began just as it should be. Frank Mitchell, a former MLA in the 1950s living in Shirley, said to Horgan, “since when did you become old? You should stick with it.” Horgan took this in and thought, “I’m at the prime of my life not the end of time,” and went for the leadership. He became the acclaimed leader in early May and is revved up and passionate about the role he has taken on. “I’m grateful that I did. It feels good, I think I did the right thing. The team is excited, it’s united and focussing on being positive. We are there to hold the government accountable — that’s our job,” he said. “We’re putting together policies that will help us to win next time out.” Horgan is already at it, trying to win back old voters and convert new ones. “I just came back from Tumbler Ridge and Fort St John, they don’t vote NDP, never voted NDP. They liked me.” He said the Liberals had painted the NDP as being against job growth during last year’s election. He said another “language” was needed in the north, the same words don’t work the same as on the coast. He wants to find out from those
Leader of the Official Opposition John Horgan. people what they are you not hearing from the NDP and how can the party can change that. During the last election Horgan said, “Our message started to ring flat.” He said forestry and copper prices went down and the Liberals did a good job of branding the NDP as against job growth. The NDP did not delve into the past “mistakes” of the Liberal government. He said people don’t remember details but they do remember tag lines like “fast ferries.” “What we did not do was convince people to throw these people out and that we deserve a chance,” he said. Horgan mentioned low information voters — those voters who make a decision just before the election. In Sooke, he said, people made their choice based on trust. They trusted John Horgan locally but that did not carry to the rest of the province. “We didn’t make the case that you can trust us and can’t trust them,” said Horgan. “It was better the devil we know than the devil we don’t.” There was a great pile of scandal surrounding the Liberals, he said, but the NDP stopped talking about it once the election started. People just didn’t get sense of what our team was about, stated Horgan. That’s in the past now and Horgan said he wants to move forward as leader and be smart about it. He said the fact that it was by acclaimation, means he has everyone behind him and it is
very liberating. “I can say to colleagues, I’m staying in Sooke this weekend… I’m not missing the fall fair or the Sooke grad, which gives me hope — all of us hope for the future.” In his own neighborhood in Langford Horgan is just another guy on the street. His neighbour said, “There’s the next premier of BC digging his own ditch.” Horgan said his wife Ellie brings him down to earth and he recognizes that his kids need his advice and a hug now and then and the grass needs to be cut. “I’m just like everybody else, I don’t want to lose sight of that.” Has this new job been fun so far? “Yeah, that was also a fear. Most of my friends consider me to have a sense of humour. Seeing the absurd in life gives me joy. I try really hard to continue to have fun.” He mentioned Dave Barrett’s wife, Shirley, whom he talked to before he announced he would try for the leadership. He asked her, ‘what would Dave say?’ She said, “keep smiling at ‘em Horgan cause it drives the bast**ds crazy.” When asked what he would do about the teachers’ strike, he said — bargain. “Teachers want to bargain somethings locally, somethings provincially,” he said. SD 62 is one of the few school districts with a growing population and they need more teachers, not less like 70 per cent of other districts in B.C. The
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same is true for Fort St. John, which Horgan says is “on fire.” “One size doesn’t fit all… the government is provoking a fight and that is very short sighted. The teachers made their case in court twice, and the government has not bargained in good faith. To say they are going to cut wages by 10 per cent, why are they doing that? For teachers not to monitor recess is unfortunate but it’s not devastating.” He said for the government to lock teachers out at grad time was wrong as graduates only get to do it once. Horgan felt escalating strikes at the end of the year is unnecessary, they could have negotiated a collective agreement over the summer. He said there is a level of frustration coming from parents. Many kids from 2002 on have seen only labour unrest in their school years. “All on the Liberal watch,” said Horgan. “The partisan in me says there’s a cause and effect, the pragmatist, says let’s figure it out.” Horgan readily admits that the biggest issue for the NDP is earning back the trust of the voters. “From Hope to the Yukon border, that’s where I’m going to spend most of my time. I can go to a boardroom or lunchroom and speak that language with authority. I’ve been a millworker, negotiated significant deals... I can talk to business and industry, that was one
of the reasons why young caucus members came to me, they said you understand government, business and community. I want the economy to grow, I want there to be jobs in the resource sector, techology, video gaming and the green environment.” What would you like the people in the Juan de Fuca to know about you or your new role or what do they need to know? “I am grateful for support regardless of party lines, I try to do the best I can to be balanced… I’m going to try my level best to always have everybody in mind when I make decisions. It’s hard to do. They don’t need decisive action man they need reflective compassionate man and want decisions to be made on solid evidence… the democratic principles and the majority interest.” He wants to at least explain to unhappy people why they are making that decision. He said Mike Har-
court was successful because he had a balanced approach. “We had forest activity but we also had protected areas, had mining and had environmental assessment legislation. We need to come to conclusions not by loudest person at the protest rally but based on science and independent assessment and that’s how you should make decisions. The loudest voice can’t govern how we make our decisions.” Horgan feels a bit separated from the roles he once played. “I love the institution, I’m now kind of separated from it as Leader, the debate in house is going on without me, but the new challenges are enough to keep me busy. I have a big personality but recognize I can’t do all this stuff… but I know there is a whole bunch of people I can call on, people to help me, that is critical to success.” His life lessons have helped him to get to where is now is.
“I was raised by my single mom, she always said, ‘give respect and you’ll get respect back, be fair and fairness will follow.’ That’s the foundation of my political philosophy.” Horgan likened politics to team sports saying, “It’s not an individual sport this politics.” As leader Horgan wants to bring the most out of the group and attract new candidates in places they need to win in and he is hoping to broaden the tent in the NDP. He said what they were doing in past was not good enough and they need to change that. “The rubber will hit the road when we come to those divisive points, we’ll have to make decisions and all agree, we all need to go that way or we will be in opposition for another four years.” Horgan ended by saying he feels it is his job as Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Leader to bring prosperity to every corner of the province.
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Releasing our coho salmon on their journey On April 8, Mrs. Kiefert’s class from Journey middle school released their coho salmon fry into De Mamiel Creek. The class watched
them evolve from eggs, to alevin and then into fry and got to release them into their natural habitat. When Mr. Waring (a volunteer from the Watership Foundation) brought the fish, there were approximately 220 eggs and roughly about 20 of them didn’t survive. We raised them in a tank in the class that had a temperature of six degrees. The temperature of the creek was 10 degrees so
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some of us thought the change in temperature might have affected the fish’s survival. We walked the trail behind our school down to De Mamiel Creek. The water rushed really fast over the slimy rocks. It was a bit slippery. The weather was cloudy but it wasn’t cold or raining. When we released them, different fish did different things. Some of them tried to swim upstream right away
and got caught in the strong current, some of them hid under rocks. Some of them were too shocked to even get out of the bucket! Over all, we think most of them probably survived. It was a fun chance to experience of the beginning of the coho salmon life cycle. By Allana Garat and Marin Clarkston (Grade 6) Journey middle school
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Notice of Public Hearings Public Hearing 1 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building Located at: 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC On: Monday, June 2, 2014 starting at 7pm To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3923 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 119, 2014”. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3923 is to amend Bylaw No. 2040, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, by creating a new General Industrial Medical Marihuana (M-2MM) zone, and deleting lands from the General Industrial (M-2) zone, and adding to the General Industrial Medical Marihuana (M-2MM) zone for the purpose of permitting a medical marihuana production facility licensed by Health Canada on Strata Lot 14, Section 16, Otter District, Plan VIS7096 (6-7450 Butler Road), as shown on map below.
The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3923 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from May 14 to June 2, 2014, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf. Written submissions in response to this notice should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax at 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on June 2, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3923 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice. For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.8101. S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer
Public Hearing 2 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building Located at: 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC On: Monday, June 2, 2014 after the close of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 3923 To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3934 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Land Use Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 120, 2014”. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3934 is to amend Bylaw No. 2040, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, by deleting from the Rural (A) zone, and adding to the Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) zone for the purpose of permitting a 2-lot subdivision of Lot 3, Section 16, Otter District, Plan VIP1959 (3384 Otter Point Road), as shown on map below.
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Loggers win Kelowna May Days tournament Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
The Sooke Loggers fastpitch players entered their first seasonal tournament swinging explosively, and delivering decisively. They won the 2014 Kelowna May Days tournament, and as was reported by Al’s Fastball (alsfastball. com), this win earned them a berth at the 2014 World Tournament. The Kelowna tournament took place from May 17 to 19. In total, the Loggers played six games, of which they won five. Their one loss was against South Hill Giants (in their second game), and they revisited this team in both their fifth and sixth games. The Loggers won their first game against the Kelowna Rangers with a 10-0 win. Andrew Medwedrich and Adam Schnarr each had home runs. Second up was a game against the South Hill Giants, which they lost 0-4. Pitcher Scott Leiph threw 10 strikeouts in that game. Their third game — which began the knockout/playoff round — was against the Calgary Sox. The Loggers won 9-1 with pitcher Tyson Barkman. Home runs where hit by Schnarr and Kris Walushka. Their second playoff game (game 4) was
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The Sooke C Boys beat Gordon Head on Saturday 11-8 The Squirt C boys of the Sooke Minor Fastball Association had shining bats and stellar pitching which led the team to victory over Gordon Head 11-8 on SatMichael Clouser photo urday May Awesome pitching led the way to Victory 17. for the Sooke Squirt C Boys Team. Eyes were sharp during the games as well as swings at balls were minimal and the boys earned base-on-balls. It
was a sunny and beautiful afternoon in Gordon Head on the field and the boys enjoyed the challenge of fastball while their younger sisters and brothers played at the park just beyond right field without a care in the world. Submitted by Michael Clouser
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Blake Hunter (#12) hit a sweet spot in the final championship game hitting a tworun walk off home run in the bottom of the seventh … on his birthday! against the Randy A’s, and again the Loggers walked away with win, 6-0. Game 5 saw the Loggers face down the South Hill Giants again (who they lost against in Game 2), but this time they turned it around with an 8-4 win. Pitchers for both teams (Jeff Farion for the Giants and Tyson Barkman for the Loggers) each went all nine innings. Ben Edgington batted in two runners with a single hit in the ninth inning. Tim Scaber hit a home run, and pitcher Barkman delivered nine strikeouts. In the finals, the
Sooke Loggers once again squared up against the Giants (who beat Randy’s A’s in the semi-finals and won the right to go up against the Loggers for the deciding game). It was tight, but the Sooke Loggers ultimately won this final game — and the series — with a 6-5 victory. Logger home runs were hit by Ben Edginton and Blake Hunter (#12). Logger pitcher Tyson Barkman won the Top Pitcher award. Three Loggers received Top Hitter awards: Chad Bryden (3rd, .429, 4 runs batted in aka RBI and two home runs),
Kris Walushka (6th, .389, 8 RBI, and a home run), and Blake Hunter (8th, .368, 4 RBI and a home run). As Walushka said in an email, “These tournaments are qualifiers to get into the ISC. We are now qualified and the rest help the rangers decide where we should be placed in the rankings for the ISC tournament.” The 2014 World Fastball Tournament happens from August 8 to 16 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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May 19th also saw some local ball action. The U14 girls and boys played against each other in an exhibition game. Here are the players, post game, shaking hands. Parent Tanis Rhoads provided the following game summary. It was a great game and the girls struggled at first but managed to catch up and take the lead and win late in the game with some awesome plays. Final score was 9-8 for the U14 girls, there were some big cheers as they left the field I am sure there will be some bragging rights at Journey MS tomorrow. The final out was thrown by Hannah Berger from her belly to first base, an awesome play by the girls to end a great game.
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Atom Seahawks face second defeat of the year
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Seahawk players converge on WildCats. Seahawk Atoms felt their second defeat of the year, in a game against the Wildcats ending with a score of 8-0. The Seahawk’s defense kept them in the game with Tank Logan, the player of the game, accomplishing two quarterback sacks and nine tackles. Gagnon recorded a sack as well. Other players including Davis, Steele, Carrier, Lowden, Montague, Barney, Ceda, Heslop, Youla, and Ratclifee all recorded numerous tackles. The tackle of the game went to AvAn Pitbull, who had a touch-
down-saving open-field perfect “heads-up” tackle. The offence had numerous sweeps, runs and one pass completion to Steele; however, on this day the Seahawks were held scoreless — even with Roadrunner Cheng getting 2-25 yard sweeps. Nick Heslop in his first game as quarter-back, threw well, but the team just didn’t come together. Next game will be against Westshore Warriors. Submitted by Andy Carrier
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The Wildcats had just 10 players, but they fought valiantly to the final whistle. Four Seahawks, Mullen, Page, Michael Lundell and Heath White all scored their first ever touchdowns. Three others, Austin Warren, Trystyn Schroeder and Khiran Rheault had the first rushing attempts of their careers. Maliki Allen and Christian
Kaisinger also crossed the goalline, and Keys found Swift with a pass for a two-point conversion. Swift and Keys also showed exemplary sportsmanship when they passed up sure touchdowns to give their teammates opportunities. With one game left to play, 18 of 20 Seahawks have had at least one carry, and
nine have found the end zone for either a touchdown or a convert. Sooke is now 4-2 on the season and play their final regular season game June 1 against Westshore in Langford. Two weeks later the play-offs start, with the Seahawks eyeing up the Gold Cup. Submitted by Nathan Lowther
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EMCS students receive athletic awards
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The following students received athletic recognition at EMCS last week. Oshyana Reichl (Cheerleading Junior Spirit Award), Shala Revet (Cheerleading Senior Spirit Award), Matthew Thomson (Cross Country Jr. Boys, Inter-District Track Meet Best Athlete, Junior Boys’ Athlete of the Year),
Sydni Burns (Cross Country, Jr. Girls, Junior Girls’ Athlete of the Year), Brandon Willson (Cross Country, Sr. Boys, Most Dedicated 4-year Athlete), Austin WIllson (Most Dedicated 4-year Athlete), Courtney Schutt (Cross Country, Sr.Girls), Hailey Dimock (Basketball, Jr Girls MVP), Ethan Dennett (Basketball,
Jr. Boys MVP), Emily Bernard (Basketball, Sr. Girls MVP, Audrey Goudie), Kayla Holliston (Basketball, Sr. Girls’ DPOY), Quinn Yates (Basketball, Sr. Boys MVP, Sr Boys Defensive Player of the Year, Kevin O’Neill Trophy — Sr Male Athlete of the Year), Sean McKenzie (Basketball, Sr. Boys Defensive Player of the
Memorial — Sr Female Athlete of the Year), Troy Zhu (Badminton, Male Player of the Year), Heather and Vivian (Badminton, Most Improved Female Players of the Year), Ben Tozer (Badminton, Most Improved Male Player of the Year), and Abe LaMontagne (Luke MacGregor Memorial). Well done, everyone!
Year), Scott Dickie (Basketball, Sr Boys’ Most Improved), Brandon Willson(Basketball, Sr Boys’ Most Improved), Charlie Richardson (Rugby, Sr. Boys’ Most Improved), Norris Wass-Little (Rugby, Most Sportsmanlike), Kaarina Swinburnson (Badminton Female Player of the Year; Margaret Ann McLean
orientation procedures that must be followed. The only thing you must do is contribute 25 hours of work a year towards the club either administrating or maintaining our booth.” Each co-op member would pay an annual fee and contribute their time towards maintenance, administration or social events (whatever your strengths or what you want to learn). The costs like maintenance, insurance, moorage etc. would be covered by the yearly fees. “In any case,” summed up Fulcher, it would cost “way less than owning your own boat.” There are two boats available for the co-op. A 2007, Catalina 22 Mk II and a Catalina 27 which was generously donated this spring to help get a co-op
started in Sooke by the Van Isle Sailing Co-op (Nanaimo). A minimum of two people are required to take out a boat, and the maximum capacity is five. There will be an open house on June 1 starting at noon and running until 3:00 p.m. at Mariners Village docks. More information is available at sookesailing.com. The Sooke Sailing Association a non-profit association in Sooke will be doing Thursday night sails again this year starting in June. With notes from Gord Fulcher
In a recognition of his many contributions, Trevor Sailing Co-op in Sooke? Bligh’s 20-year old Jersey (#11) was retired. If you want to learn more come to our open house (boat) Sunday June 1st Noon to 3:00 at Mariners Village marina docks
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Sailing co-op set sights in Sooke You may have heard of car co-ops, housing co-ops, gardening co-ops. Now, perhaps because of our easy proximity to the sea, some people in Sooke are in the process of putting together a sailing co-op. The directors of the Sooke Sailing Association have done some groundwork to start up a Sailing Co-op in Sooke, and they would be happy to hand it over to a group of people interested in co-op sailing. “We started Thursday night sails last year and got overwhelmed with people that wanted to learn or practice sailing,” indicated Gord Fulcher, the Commodore and one of the Directors of Sooke Sailing. “Also being a non-profit association with a focus on youth Sailing we have been offered keel boats to use or sell to help make our sailing camps for kids continue.” The main goal would be cooperative ownership of boats for the purpose of training, day sailing and cruising, for adults as well as families. Fulcher said there would be a booking calendar available, and each co-op member would get 300 hours a year. More time would be available by purchase, based on availability. Experience is not necessary, said Fulcher. “In order to skipper, there are courses and
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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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Garden #1, top photos, on the Secret Garden Tour overlooks Sooke Basin. Below, a babbling little brook is a feature behind the city garden, at garden #5 on the tour. Top right, the view towards Goodrich Island a Sooke Basin.
he Sooke area attracts people from all over the country. They come here for the West Coast experience and many of them fall in love with the area and never leave. They plant gardens and build homes, many of them tucked away off the beaten track. Driving through Sooke one would never suspect that there are flourishing, lush, and beautifully-maintained gardens hidden away among the craggy rocks, arbutus and fir trees. High on the hills overlooking Sooke Basin is one such garden, and it is the first on the list of gardens in the annual Sooke Secret Garden Tour. Cori and Geoff Steele’s home is situated with Mt. Manuel Quimper on the north and Cooper Cove and Sooke Basin to the south. Their garden was planned and planting started even before the house was built almost four years ago. Perched high on the hill, Cori’s gardens are more an extension of the property than a separate space for plants. She has chosen those plants that thrive in the warm micro-climate and are not totally
destroyed by deer. “I used to live on Whiffin Spit,” she said, “and it was trial and error. I try to do my best and (fingers crossed) the deer haven’t touched my peonies.” She doesn’t have a particular theme, she chooses plants she likes and ones which are sentimental. A landscaper helped put in the plants and they conferred on what to try. Cori has a Mediterranean spot where she has lavender, rosemary, thyme and bay. Beauty berry and dogwood are among her favorites and she loves the name, Banana Split, a type of yucca plant. Cori readily admits she is a fair weather gardener but she also finds her garden to be a place to decompress and relax from her busy life as a mother of three active children. She laughingly said that their yard is supposed to be low maintenance but she has found out that it’s the weeds that are high maintenance. But, she said it always makes her feel better, something housework can never do. Their three-and-a-half acre property is polished and poised and ready for visitors. All of the gardens on the Sooke Secret Garden Tour are different. “We choose gardens in various stages,” said Sue Hyslop, spokesperson for the Sooke Philharmonic Society. On June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, ticket holders will be able to wander through 11 different gardens from Basinview Heights to French Beach. Some gardens are well established while others are new, but what they all have in common is the owners’ love of gardening. Some were reclaimed from swamp, others
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built on bare land with only a vision in mind. There are fairy gardens, ponds, gazebos, Hobbit houses and myriad other fascinating features in the gardens. There will be music, classic cars, refreshments, plants for sale, garden experts, artists and artisans and even a shuttle service during the tour. It will be a full and eventful day for gardeners and those who just love beautiful landscapes. The event, in its sixth year, is a major fundraiser for the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. The ticket is also the map of the garden on the tour. Tickets ($20) for this event are available in Sooke at Shoppers Drug Mart, Peoples Drug Mart, Double D Gardens, Shirley delicious, Sooke Soil and Landscape. In Victoria and area tickets can be purchased at Lynne’s Little Elf Garden Centre, Garden Works, Dig This, Marigold Nurseries and Art Knapp Garden Centre at Mattick’s Farm. For more information visit: sookesecretgardens.com or contact Margaret at 250-6426747.
Garden Tour Tips Here are a few tips for ensuring you have a wonderful visit at the Sooke Secret Gardens: • Follow the garden numbers on the map and garden descriptions for the most direct route around the tour or choose your own. There will be balloons and Secret Garden Tour road signs to help you find all the gardens • Shuttle services will be available if required for gardens with challenging access. These will be marked on the ticket/map. • Bring a camera and notepad to record garden ideas and tips. • Wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. • Be prepared for changing weather. • Bring bags or boxes for plant sale purchases. • Please respect the hosts and their privacy. • Demonstrations and advice from garden experts will be available at various garden venues. • Look for the many volunteers who are there to assist you. • Always drive with caution on unfamiliar roads. • Fill your gas tank — no gas stations west of downtown Sooke. • Enjoy yourself, bring a friend and make a day of it.
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The sweet lowdown on Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie We at the Sooke Folk Music Society are especially proud and excited to be bringing internationally acclaimed dobro and slide guitarist, Doug Cox and equally well travelled blues aficionado, Sam Hurrie to Sooke for our next concert series performance this Saturday, May 31 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. With nearly a century of music making between them, Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie are avatars of pretty well every style of blues/ roots/acoustic music that ever made you want to tap your toes . . . or clap your hands and shout for joy. Currently at the height of their powers, these musical “old souls” came by their expertise the old-fashioned way: endlessly honing their skills during a lifetime of playing and performing. And as is often the
case, their musical pilgrimage began while they were just in their teens. Toronto-born Sam Hurrie was initially obsessed with the preWW II blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, and already had his own R&B band in the mid-‘60s. On forays to New York to play and record, Sam, a gifted and intuitive electric guitarist, regularly jammed with Jimi Hendrix and also did a few dates at the Electric Circus where he opened for Muddy Waters and Blood Sweat and Tears. For his part, Alberta native Doug Cox was also initially drawn to the blues, particularly bottleneck slide guitar. Cox soon discovered the dobro, and before long earned a national and international reputation as he skillfully fused a wide range of acoustic roots and Americana musical styles. Cox’s surpassing dexterity with so many idioms has seen him play and record with such diverse superstars
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Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox perform for the Sooke Folk Music Society this Saturday, May 31. as Indian slide guitarist Salil Bhatt, Hawaii’s Anela Kahiamoe, The dearly departed Long John Baldry, Austin’s sweetheart BettySoo and expat Rwandan The Mighty Popo (to name but a few). The two musicians first met at a gig on the West Coast’s Powell
River in the 1990s and felt an instant connection. “The music we instinctively wanted to play was blues oriented, but came from the perspective of guys who grew up in the world of rock ‘n’ roll,” says Cox. For many years they
toured all over Canada and even hopped the pond to tour in Europe. They also had a weekly gig in Comox for seven years, playing at the Edge Pub (which has since burned down). During this time they also recorded a few stellar CDs, leaving behind a rich musical legacy
and many memories for those lucky enough to have seen them light up pubs, clubs, and coffee houses with their inspired live shows. Things have come full circle, and Cox and Hurrie have just released a CD compilation named Revisited as they once more hit the touring circuit with renewed energy and an ever-deeper feeling for the music they both love. There is a real chemistry between the two men, a flowing spirit of collaboration as these virtuosos perform a mix of originals and classic blues invigorated with fresh ideas and superlative technique. Hurrie still favours electric slide guitar, with Cox doing most of the acoustic chores – on guitar, mandolin, and dobro. With rich tone, disciplined passion, and encyclopedic knowledge, Hurrie and Cox are musical magicians. Magicians who can pull an impressive range of tunes out of the hat, whether it’s a
tenderly mournful reading of the Jagger/Richards song No Expectations, Lowell Fulson’s Reconsider Baby done as a mandolin-driven country blues, or even a rollicking version of Birdland where Joe Zawinul’s hipster jazz standard is reimagined as a barrelhouse party tune. This is timeless music presented in a way that will dazzle and delight. This is one musical evening that you are not going to want to miss. It is sure to be chock full of lively and intricate musical delights and engaging stories from the road. So please join us this Saturday evening at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Murray Road. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the concert commencing at 8. Ticket are available at the door, or in advance at Shoppers Drug Mart. Contributed by Dave Gallant
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Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 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. Register: 250-642-3022. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call Celia 250642-5828 for information. NIGHT STICK AT THE STICK Music. Pizza. Summer.
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Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-1 p.m., $5, children welcome. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Dinner at a Restaurant. Call Kay 250-642-1521 for info. SECRET GARDEN TOUR 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tickets $20 per person, available at both drug marts in Sooke and Shirley Delicious. Children 10 and under free, must be accompanied by an adult.
Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:3011:00. (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. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Ayre Manor Residents trips.
Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend Rd ( EMCS (Edward Milne Community School): 6218 Sooke Rd Evergreen Centre: 6660 Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC 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 Prestige Hotel: 6929 W Coast Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Village Foods: Right smack downtown, you can’t miss it Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662
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Wed June 4
Water Safety. At SEAPARC from 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. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Lunch and Bingo at the Community Hall.
People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m. PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info. 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. NASCAR 7 p.m. TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7 p.m. For info 642-7520.
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Village Food Markets Lamb Leg
WILD, FROZEN,
26
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Cookies
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GoodHost
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Red Rose
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Dempster’s Healthy Way
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Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip
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Old Dutch Arriba
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1 B.C. Grown Yellow Potatoes ........ 200 California Artisan Lettuce..................... 200 Red Onions 2.20/kg ....
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Sooke Youth Concert Band and String Orchestra
Notice of Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 590
Pursuant to Section 227, and section 94 of the Community Charter Take notice that the Council of the District of Sooke will consider adoption of Bylaw No. 590, Sooke Town Centre Revitalization Amendment Bylaw (408-3) on:
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Members of the Sooke Youth Strings. The journey began for students from Journey middle school (JMS) and Edward Milne community school (EMCS) competing at a regional music competition in Port Alberni in 2013. Our children were a few of the 450,000 students who compete regionally across Canada every year. They received superior and superior plus rating which qualified them for the national music competition, and they were invited to compete at the national level in Richmond this May. Eight thousand children competed at the nationals, where there are six levels of competition according to difficulty, six being the university level and three being Grade 10 and up. Middle schools compete at levels one or two. The children play against a standard and there are four categories of placement: merit, bronze, silver and gold. School bands from JMS and EMCS joined together to form the Sooke Youth Concert Band and they played on the first day, in level two. The adjudicators awarded them silver for the performance of their pieces and gold for sight reading (a piece they did not know or had not practiced previously). During the feedback to the children the adjudicator spoke to one piece they had played: “You played this piece wonderfully and it was not just me who felt that way…it was every person on the
panel! In fact, I even think the composer of Falcon Fanfare — had he been lucky enough to hear you — would have been standing and cheering because you played it with great maturity.” The string orchestra played on day two, in level one. This group has only been playing as an orchestra for three months prior to the competition; they were awarded silver for their performance. During their
a very inspiring story.” Another speaking directly to Lorna Bjorklund, music teacher at JMS for the past six years, said, “To think that you have not had music in your schools for all that time you have brought an exceptional group of kids to this competition! You should be commended and the children should be told that they are amazing!” Three students from our Sooke community were privileged
‘You should be commended and the children should be told that they are amazing.’
--Adjudicator National music competition
feedback session they were informed that they were “Excellent… you are so beautifully responsive. You listen carefully and are a lot of fun to play with!” A group of five players from Grade 8 formed the only string quintet at the nationals and played on day three, in level one. This group had only been together since March break, 2014; they received bronze for their performance. They were honoured with the input, “Perfect rhythm…you guys are fabulous!” One adjudicator speaking on the first day of performance commented, “Knowing the history of the band and appreciating that music was starting again for the first time in Sooke schools after 25 years of silence, was
to be presented with a Nationals Honour Awards went to Matthew Mclean (Sooke Youth Concert Band), Adam Baines (String Orchestra) and Isis Cochrane (String Quintet). “Well done to all the music students! We were very pleased with the performance and the behaviour of the students we took with us to Vancouver for the Nationals of Musicfest Canada. They were a credit to you, to the school, to themselves and to the youth of today,” said Lorna Bjorklund. “This has truly been a highlight for these children; they have invested a lot of their time and effort to do the best they can. We acknowledge that so much has to go into performing for half an hour and being in one
place for three days and two nights. Many people helped in so many ways, we truly felt we were representing Sooke and that our community was behind us. All the students want to say thank you to the community, as you have made it possible in giving these students a chance at the goal they had been working toward for over two years.” Jen Fiorin, a music teacher at EMCS, acknowledged the children’s achievement, “This is my first year of teaching music in Sooke and I have been amazed at how talented these students are. When I heard we had been invited to the nationals, I was thrilled and excited for these kids who come from this small town of Sooke. They are so good to work with, very disciplined in the music area and I wasn’t at all surprised at the nice comments they received from the adjudicators. I’m very proud to be a part of this exciting time for these kids. A special thanks to all the parents, teachers, volunteers and the community that made it possible for them.” If these great ambassadors for Sooke, and wonderful group of students, could have one wish, it would be that the community continue to support fundraising efforts, attend concerts, and continue to support them in their ongoing future music education. Contributed by Joanne Baines
Monday, June 9th, 2014 7:00 pm Council Chamber, 2225 Otter Point Rd., Sooke, BC
The purpose of Bylaw No. 590 is to amend Bylaw No. 408, Sooke Town Centre Revitalization Bylaw, 2009 to permit Built Green® buildings and construction types that would, in addition to LEED® be eligible for property value tax exemptions, reduced building permit fees and reduced development cost charges. Copies of the bylaw are available at the Municipal Office, 2205 Otter Point Road or on the website www.sooke.ca.
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Into the Mirror
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A portion of the poster for the production of Into the Mirror to be performed by students from Journey middle school and Edward Milne community school from June 4-6 at the EMCS theatre.
Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
The students at Journey middle school and Edward Milne community school (EMCS) have put together a musical called Into the Mirror, which will be presented at the EMCS theatre from June 4 through to June 6. This show is a part of an annual assignment, a “Final Project,” that has been a collaborative effort between the two schools since 2005. Into the Mirror engages almost 200 students. According to director Jill Fader from Journey middle school, there will be about 80 students onstage and the rest behind the scenes. The cast comes from Journey middle school, and EMCS (Junior and Senior Musical Theatre who also wrote the play). The technicians behind the scenes are all from EMCS, the 3D Art class provided all the props, and the videos were provided by (you guessed it) the Video class. In addition to the show itself, the school foyer will feature students’ artwork along with features from the woodwork class. The show opens on Thursday, June 4 with a gala event that includes appetizers served compliments of the EMCS Culinary Arts program. Tickets for this night will be sold only at EMCS, and be prepared for this event to sell out. “We usually sell out on Friday,” said Fader. The appetizers, she promises, will be “tantalizingly delicious.” Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Journey, EMCS or Shoppers Drug Mart. Tickets for the Gala Event (June 4) can only be purchased from EMCS. The funds raised will go right back into the Journey and EMCS Musical Theatre programs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. At the time of publication, the strike was not affecting the performance of the show. However, we strongly recommend you monitor the situation as changes seem to be happening daily.
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Sign up now and you can: Get up to 60 SD and 25 HD channels Record your favourite shows Get the equipment you need to install up to 3 TVs in your home†
Call 310-MYTV (6988), go to telus.com/gettv or visit your Telus store.
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Telus sTORes Victoria The Bay Centre
Mayfair Mall
Tillicum Centre
Westshore Town Centre
1681 Island Hwy.
Hillside Centre
Millstream Village
Tuscany Village
815 View St.
3300 Tennyson Ave.
3500 Uptown Blvd.
*Offer available until July 28, 2014, where access and line of sight permit, to residential customers who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Cannot be combined with other offers. TELUS Satellite TV is not available to residents of multi-dwelling units. Regular prices apply at the end of the promotional period; a rate of $36.95 begins on month 7 and includes TELUS Satellite TV Basic Package. Rates include a $5/mo. discount for bundled services and a $3/mo. digital service fee. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing without notice. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. Minimum system requirements apply. †Offer available with a 3 year service agreement; current rental rates apply thereafter. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of a service agreement and will be $10 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS, the TELUS logo, TELUS Satellite TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. All rights reserved. © 2014 TELUS.