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A whale of a project nearing completion Pirjo Raits

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For the past four years a 20-tonne grey whale has been decomposing in the ground on the Scia’new Nation territory. It came to rest there after band member Sharon Cooper felt the dead whale, which was found in East Sooke, was being disrespected by people who came to view the carcass. “People carved their initials in it,” she said. The idea was to articulate the whale and then reassemble the bones for display at the University of Vancouver Island’s Deep Bay Field Station. Donations made the work possible.

On June 8, volunteers and students dug up the whale carcass and began moving, cleaning and cataloguing the bones. “We are way ahead of schedule,” said biologist Brian Kingzlett, from the field station. “We dug down and found out it decomposed way better than expected.” Kingzett said the bones are in really good shape. “Everybody is having a lot of fun too,” he said. “Everybody just dove in. It is such an enthusiastic volunteer group.” He said many of the volunteers are those who donated to the bone project. One volunteer was a retired

pediatric radiologist who was helping catalogue the vertibrae. Sharon Cooper said it broke her heart to see the dead whale four years ago and she started the project to remove and honour the whale. “He got his honour back. It’s overwhelming,” she said as she watched the bones being taken out of the ground. Cooper will take some of the rich soil from the site to put onto her blueberry bushes. The whale will be put into a natural characteristic diving position and hang suspended above a staircase at the Deep Bay Field Station just outside of Bowser.

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Brian Kingzett, top left, checks out the exhumation of the grey whale buried on Scia’new Nation territory in East Sooke. Right, Sharon Cooper, standing in white, who initiated the articulation project looks on at the work being done by volunteers and students from Vancouver Island University. Ther skeleton of the whale will hang in the university’s Deep Bay Field Station.

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EMCS student council wraps up its first year Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

Having a voice is one thing. Being heard is another. Four high school students — Abby Grigg, Declan Trainor, Lajah Warren and Matthew Thompson — are participating in the Sooke District Student Council (SDSC), representing Edward Milne community school (EMCS). These students are taking full advantage of the opportunity to both speak and be heard through this newly formed group. The SDSC was established in December, 2013, by Jim Cambridge, the SD62 Superintendent. Cambridge was inspired by a similar student committee he saw in Vancouver. With the help of the principals of the high schools in the Sooke District (EMCS in Sooke and Belmont in Langford), a local student committee was born. The student council bridges the gap between the district and the students by providing their thoughts, views

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Declan, Matthew, Abby and Lajah are four students from EMCS who sit on the Sooke District Student Council. and opinions. “(The) student voice is so incredibly important, and somewhat neglected in recent years,” said Cambridge. “Secondary students have had many leadership opportunities in music, athletics, art, social responsibility. The missing leadership opportunity was in governance. Allowing student voice in the big things that we consider and trusting that their perspective is valid and important.” To serve in this

advisory capacity, the student representing EMCS were selected by Patrick Swinburnson, the EMCS principal. “These are students who quietly go about their business every day to make the school a better place through their hard work and positive attitude,” explained Swinburnson. “District student council was an opportunity to both broaden their influence and increase their experience and capacity. They have all stepped

up and done a tremendous job.” And indeed, each of these students was eager to get involved. Matthew, who is in his first year at EMCS, was immediately interested and jumped at the opportunity. “I’ve always liked … politics. I’ve really enjoyed giving my own voice.” He sees it as a great lead into a future as either a lawyer or a politician. Speaking on behalf of a group is something that really appeals to him. The initial impetus

for Declan was that leadership roles like this often help with getting scholarships later in his educational career. “It evolved into so much more than that,” he said. “It’s a great group of people … and I feel that getting involved with this really helped me understand how it works. It’s been a very valuable experience.” Abby was initially keen on the experience. “It was a new opportunity, and I’m always down to try new things …. I appreciate that we can make a difference,” she said. Her big reward is in seeing that, as youth, they can actually make a difference. “They’re taking the advice of kids…. People don’t normally do that.” Lajah saw it as an opportunity to act on issues. “We’d always be complaining about things,” she said, in reference to herself and her group of friends. “We just never really knew on how to get our

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Getting ready Students at Saseenos elementary school were treated to some square dancing by Yomada‘s House String Band. The students had a grand time and were all given a free ticket to the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival taking place this weekend. Yomada is left to right, Craig Marchuk, Lisa Feeney, Damian Ritchie and Allan Law.

Operation of boat launch goes to private company Pirjo Raits

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District of Sooke council gave the go ahead for a numbered company, headed by Terrance Martin, to run and maintain the public boat launch. Council approved the Community Service Agreement with 881301 BC Ltd. for operation of the public boat launch. As well council gave first, second and third reading to Bylaw 591 which would set the fees for use of the boat launch. In-camera meetings had been held with Martin since April 7. The district will be installing a ticket machine and security camera and will oversee the installation of a fish cleaning station and possibly a public toilet if sufficient operating revenues can be generated. The operating company will be exploring optional parking arrangements, if space can be found nearby. The agreement with 881301 is one year in

length. The district will collect all of the revenues with 90 per cent going to the operator. Revenue from the boat launch in 2013 was $5,499. Bylaw 591 sets the fees for use of the public boat launch at $10 a day per boat (includes parking). A 12-month boat launch permit will cost a local resident $60 and a non-resident $120. Parking will be $2 per hour and $10 for 24-hours. Other issues in relation to the boat launch came forward at the public question and comment period on June 9. Rob Roe came before council representing the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue, who have their rescue boat at the public boat launch. He said they had been told dredging of the harbour would be done to accommodate their boat, but nothing had been done. Apparently RCMSR does not have a lease with the district for

use of the dock or any access to on-site parking. It was mentioned that “staff of the day had no authority to put you there.” It was also mentioned RCMSR was responsible for the entire geographical area stretching all along the west coast of the Island, including other jurisdictions. Council made a motion to direct staff to review the entire boat launch facility in regard

to dredging, parking, lease, etc. Other council news included a Statement of Financial Information for the year ended December 31, 2013. In the statement were the wages of council and staff wages over $75,000/year. Council members each receive $10,160.02 and the mayor receives $20,320.04. Expenses are extra. Councillor Kevin Pearson had the lowest expense claim at $201.46 and Coun.

Haldane the largest at $5,993.68. The mayor’s expenses totalled $3,395.36. Staff wages totalled $2.44-million. Those earning over $75,000 include: CAO Gord Howie, $122,794.81; Municipal Engineer Elizabeth Nelson, $115,112.99; Fire Chief Steve Sorensen, $109,342.40; Director of Finance Michael Dillabaugh, $105,093.39; Deputy Fire Chief Richard McLeod, $95,573.61; Assistant

Fire Chief Matthew Barney, $92,031.89; Corporate Officer Bonnie Sprinkling, $90,292.77; Municipal Planner Gerard LeBlanc, $87,643.52; two firefighters $81,452.97 and $80,810.58 respectively. Others earning over $75,000 include the Head of Geographic Services, Parks Coordinator, Planner II. Other wages ( under $75,000) total $1.1-million. Total expenses in addition to wages total $99,880.63.

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On June 8, 2014 at about 10 p.m., a young female resident of Sooke was walking on the “Mulligans” trail near Townsend Road. As she stopped to pick up an item on the trail, she was attacked from behind and pushed down, face first, into the trail. The assailant grabbed her purse and took her wallet. As her glasses were knocked off during the robbery, the victim could provide only a basic description of the male. Anyone having any information is urged to call the Sooke RCMP at 250-642-5241 or Crimestoppers 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Support appreciated The Sooke RCMP would like to thank the residents of Sooke for their kind gestures of support following the recent shooting deaths of RCMP members Cst.

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Teaching and a calm place in the middle of life’s toils and troubles is what the Sunriver Community Garden is all about. “I love to get out and enjoy the awesomeness,” said Chef and volunteer Ronald Smith. “It is teaching me a lot. It lifts up my spirits for sure.” His comments are similar to Patricia Whitley’s. When asked what volunteering at the garden means to her, she said, “It is sanity in the middle of chaos. When I walk through the gate I’m grounded.” Both Smith and Whitley were at the garden on a fine spring day helping prepare chard and other greens for distribution. The first crops of the year are destined for one of the many service agencies in Sooke. Each year the community garden provides over 3,000 pounds of produce for groups such as: Meals on Wheels, the Sooke Food Bank, church meal programs, the Crisis Centre and the Sooke Family Resource Society. The produce comes from the Grow a Row program coordinated by Paula McCormick. Grow a Row actually means grow a row for someone else. The allotment garden has over 90 plots where locals grow whatever they want. People per-

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Help is always appreciated at the Sunriver Community Garden. The garden is open to anyone within the District of Sooke. Below left, Patricia Whitley helps wash produce while Ronald Smith, right, also lends a helping hand.

sonalize their plots and families come together to dig in the dirt and watch their plants grow. Part of food security is to get people to taste real food, fresh food grown and enjoyed. The community garden is also a healing place. It is, like Whitley states, a calming place. Organizer and member Phoebe Dunbar and the board of the non-profit society are putting out the call for volunteers. The garden is open to anyone and everyone in the Sooke area. Perhaps you

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Over the past year, the most significant item on the agenda was looking at e-cigarettes at school. The students from the SDSC were strong advocates of the “out of sight, out of mind” stance. If students chose to have e-cigarettes, then the ideal policy would be that it should be kept out of sight. In a back pack perhaps, or a locker. Input from the SDSC helps shape the policy within the school district. “This is an interest-

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Areas of our lives that God has to have control of. One area that God has to get control of is your tongue. “ The tongue is a fire. A world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” The tongue of man destroys someone every day. Gossip has two guilty parties. The one that spreads it, and the one who listens and feeds off of it. Jesus wants you to be Holy! Living a Holy life, Holy devoted to Him, Holy desiring to be pleasing to God. Sanctified Holy. Because Holiness brings happiness!

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Memories can be rather short First and foremost, it is noted that only three District of Sooke councillors travelled to Niagara Falls for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference. Councillors Rick Kasper, Herb Haldane and Kerrie Reay made the trip. Six on council had indicated their interest in attending earlier in the year. Kevin Pearson declared he is running for council in November and Rick Kasper stated he would announce his intentions during the nomination period. Issues around the public boat launch continue. How the search and rescue boat came to be tied to the dock at the boat launch seems to stump those on council. Everyone blames a previous administration, but some memories are rather short. There are three members of council who sat through the last two terms, one on the previous term before that. Sooke council finally came to grips with their responsibilities in ensuring the taxpayers were not being taken, but some commitments were not thoroughly looked into at the time. It is the duty of council to be working for the residents and taxpayers, not siding with developers or commercial investors. Yes, it is important to bring investment to Sooke, but decisions should be made on what is best for the entire community. A naive council can be swayed by big talkers and it is hoped a lesson has been learned over the past six years or so. Council shouldn’t try to micro-manage the staff, it is not their responsibility. Council is made up of ordinary people with experience in different fields — not all fields. Decisions, of course, need to go before council, but staff has to be allowed to do the job they are handsomely paid to do. Sooke can’t afford any more severance packages or recruitment costs to replace unhappy staffers.

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Info for parents on the BCTF strike This information is relevant to students and parents in Sooke and is therefore included in this editorial space. With the possibility that the British Columbia Teachers Federation (BCTF) will start a full walk out on June 16, 2014, parents are concerned about whether their children will be able to write final exams, receive final report cards, and transition to the next grade or on to post-secondary. The Ministry of Education and the British Columbia Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) want to assure parents that every effort is being made to ensure the strike does not disadvantage students, nor delay their transition to the next grade or on to post-secondary. A full walkout may impact the last nine days of school before summer break begins on June 27, 2014. Here is some information to give parents greater certainty about what to expect and the potential impact on their children: What this means for students in Kindergarten through Grade 9: • Schools will be closed. • Parents with children who need supervision should make child care arrangements. • Parents will receive final report cards, but in some cases the reports may be more abbreviated than nor-

mal. What this means for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12: • There are 15 provincial exam courses scheduled between June 16 to 26, 2014 (see further details below). • It is expected that secondary schools will only be open for the purpose of administering exams. • Picket lines may be present; students in rural areas may not have normal school bus service. • Every effort will be made for provincial exams to be marked and final course marks conveyed to students and parents in a timely way. • BCPSEA has applied to the Labour Relations Board to have all services required for the completion of report cards deemed essential including: • preparing, invigilating and marking of school based and provincial exams; and • compilation, entry, and submission of final grades. What this means for graduating students planning to attend postsecondary in September: • Most students planning to attend post-secondary programs in September are pre-admitted based on their current marks. • B.C. post-secondary institutions are aware there is a chance that the strike might interfere with the normal flow of final student marks.

Provincial exam courses to be administered June 16 - 26, 2014: June 16-26*: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 • Schools may schedule these sessions at any time during the week June 18: Science 10 (only for schools that require an early session) Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 June 19: BC First Nations Studies 12 June 20: English 12 English 10 First Peoples Communications 12 Français langue première 10 June 23: Français langue seconde-immersion 12 Français langue première 12 Science 10 Civic Studies 11 June 24: English 12 First Peoples English 10 Social Studies 11 Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect

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We asked: How do you seek out garage sales?

Signage on the end of the road, in the paper, and through UsedVictoria.

Advanced posted signs.

Jodie McMillian Sooke

Pointless road In regard to the connector road between Otter Point Road and Church Road. What in God’s name is the point of this road? What a colossal waste of our tax dollars. Surely the town council could come up with a better way to spend our money, like sidewalks on Grant Road for one. Marion Brown Sooke

Warning should be given

I was surprised today when my wife was walking to the spit and told me she passed a police car and conservation officer drive by a few times. She noticed when she got to the mail box that a notice had been put up about the (cougar) sighting. My surprise was that they hadn’t stopped to warn her, and that with my son going to John Muir elementary. No warning was issued to the school as a number of children make their own way home. From a matter of safety perspective should this not be part of some protocol when a sighting is noted in a residential area? Andrew Davis Sooke

Strike has impacts on

children

I just jump into the car and drive, and look for all the posted signs.

Ross Cave Sooke

I walk. I just happen across them. Today we were walking, and tomorrow we'll be driving the truck.

Wayne Krause Sooke

letters

I’m writing in regard to the teachers’ strike as a single parent with three school age children. I’m hoping maybe to get this out there as the strike (and I am all for unions and the teachers getting a fair wage) is continuing. I understand the schools being on strike, but what about the daycare and out-ofschool programs that go on? My children go to Sooke elementary and go before and after school to Kids’ Quest which is a out-of-school program in the school, as I work full time. The program has been very helpful with the strikes, but now are being shut down due to the strike. How are parents supposed to work? If I don’t work I don’t get paid. My children have daycare arranged but can not go even though the program is not part of the school. There are going to be a lot more repercussions to the community because of this that need to get out there and people need to consider. These programs need to be allowed to continue during this or there needs to be an alternative place for them to go. Myself, and I’m sure many others, can’t lose their jobs and mean to support their families due to this. Out of school programs need

to continue. community and seekNicki Hutchinson ing input on council’s Sooke behalf. What are the public’s thoughts on: How much space is needed? Where should it be located? Should we build something new or adapt an existing In follow up to the building? How should it article “What kind of be run? Who wants to space is needed for be partners? I encourcentre?” I’d like to add age participation from that council is inter- seniors, youth, service ested in community and arts groups, and input so we can work anyone else who is out the cost and financ- interested in the CHI ing details for a seniors/ forum this coming Satyouth/community cen- urday at EMCS where you can share your tre in Sooke. There is a great ideas. Rick Kasper, opportunity to partner Councillor with the Vancouver District of Sooke Island Regional Library in their commitment to create a new library in Sooke and share building costs. A referendum question to borrow funds over 10 years can be included on the municiI was most disappal election ballot in pointed to learn that November. A referen- the Ministry of Fordum on this kind of ests, Lands and Natufinancing is mandatory. ral Resources OperaIncluding it this year is tions has received an a convenient way to get application by Landus the public’s permission Development Group when there is an elec- Inc. for a Licence-Utility tion to give the next at Possession Point, council a mandate to just outside Sooke Harproceed. bour. Apparently it is Council has put aside for a 200 metre utility/ $50,000 and budgeted sewage/effluent outfall $50,000 per year over into Juan de Fuca Strait. the next five years to The level of proposed partially fund a com- treatment primary, secmunity building. We ondary or tertiary is are looking forward to not clear. hearing the report back Possession Point and from the Community the area around SecreHealth Initiative (CHI) tary Island are the best who is engaging the fishing spots in the

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Sooke area. Moreover, Sooke Flats and Sooke Harbour are both excellent crabbing areas. Just as CRD is moving towards building a government-approved treatment system for Greater Victoria, it is unbelievable that Sooke would entertain the idea that a private developer should be allowed to discharge sewage into Sooke’s waters. Joanne Kirkham East Sooke

Unhappy with service What’s in a word? Webster’s definition of “elite” is “the group or part of a group selected or regarded as the finest, best, most distinguished, most powerful, etc.” I am tired of paying for services that don’t back up their services. I am tired of paying, whatever amount I am expected to pay (what they consider they’re worth), in order to get something done that I can’t do. It’s frustrating when you are pay-

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Cont’d from page 9 ing our with minimum wages. I had drainage issues that a services with this name, guaranteed verbally, that their hand dug trench would work, instead of excavating with a drain piper. I should have paid more to a company with equipment, although I appreciated their hard work at the time because garden maintenance was also required. I have asked them more than once to come back and see what their efforts did not accomplish. Three years later my beautiful dog still tracks in the mud and with our early summer weather, I forget to close my back patio door. I figure that the next lawn mowing may be mower ready on the side of my house. There are three key words to caution locals to shop around for services. I miss the handshake that meant it was a done deal. Susan Lothrop Sooke

The truth

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LETTERS

about property tax increases

It’s that time of year again when we have to pay our property taxes, and once again this council has chosen to mislead Sooke residents about our tax increase. In the pamphlet that comes with the tax notice it states, “We are committed to openness and transparency, moving forward on some much needed infrastructure while maintaining tax increases of 0% in 2012, 1.57% in 2013 and .21% in 2014.” These “tax increases” are calculated by comparing the total amount of property taxes the District of Sooke collected in each of these three years. This does not reflect what taxpayers actually pay out of their pockets though. Comparing the residential tax rates (line item “GENERAL – Municipal” on your property tax notice) for 2012, 2013, and 2014 shows rates

of 2.59319 for 2012, 2.78289 for 2013, and 2.85692 for 2014. This translates to a 7.3 per cent rate increase from 2012—2013 and a 2.7 per cent rate increase from 2013-—2014. Unfortunately I cannot compare the rates from 2011—2012, but what I can say is that from 2012 to 2014 residential tax rates have increased nearly 10 per cent. This applies to every homeowner in Sooke and is unrelated to whether the value of your home has increased or decreased during this time. Included with your tax notice is a reminder of 2014 municipal elec-

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tions coming up in November. When voting in November please remember the “openness and transparency” of the current council. Tom Myrick Sooke

In response to critics of outfall An outfall pipe for highly treated wastewater was part of the plan when Silver Spray was re-zoned in 2002, well before we joined the municipality of Sooke. For years many East Sooke residents have enjoyed an unlimited water supply, and vastly improved fire

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Cribbage 7 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Lunch and Bingo at the Community Hall.

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. Mystery. GENEOLOGY WORKSHOP Free @ Library, 2p.m. Reg. Req.

Meat draw 3 p.m. LEGION RIDERS POKER RUN Breakfast at 8 a.m., ride leaves at 9:30 a.m. Fundraiser for Veterans housing and service dogs. Call 250-642-4433 for info. SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday through until October. Outside, at Otter Point Rd. across from Eustace Rd. Email info@ sookecountrymarket.com FATHERS’ DAY RACE DAY At the Library, from 1-5, challange your dad to a race. Reg. NOT required.

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Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-1 p.m., $5, children welcome. Drop-in Pool @ 1 p.m. Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Dinner at a Restaurant. Call Kay 250-642-1521 for info.

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. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Ayre Manor Residents trips. SEAPARC pool CLOSED, June 16 tol July 1.

Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend Rd Community Hall: 2037 Shields 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 Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Stick in the Mud: 6715 Eustace 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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Childhood Diseases and Immunization. The Child, Youth & Family Centre, 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. CHI AGM 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., plus social. Refreshments. RSVP sookeregionchi@ yahoo.ca. YOUTH CLINIC Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic. KNITTING CIRCLE Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. 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.

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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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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, June 11, 2014 SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Cont’d from page 10 protection, because we paid to pipe water across the harbour as part of that deal. Environmental studies that began in 2004 prove there will be no harm to the receiving environment. Since then technology has only improved. We will now be using what the United Nations Industrial Development Organization calls “State-ofthe-art... an important environmental process revolution.” The California Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering rates it as “the highest ranked biological treatment system out of almost seventy technologies reviewed.” This new wastewater treatment utility is subject to legally binding regulations, financial security and regular monitoring oversight to ensure it meets or exceeds environmental controls. The finished product is filtered so clear it looks like window glass, and we plan to re-cycle much of it for landscape irrigation in the future. This small outfall has already been approved by the Ministry of Environment, after exhaustive study that commenced 10 years ago. All we are seeking now is a crown lease to lay the pipe along the seabed, out 1,000 feet to a

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the sooke Chapter lionesses hosted a garage sale on saturday. together with another sale, lioness President Kim sylvester reported that the lionesses have raised about $1,200 — enough to send a child to Camp shawnigan. pre-approved location 120’ deep. Here the flow of ocean currents is so strong that one of the study teams had a hard time keeping up with drogue floats being tracked with GPS. This facility is required to properly serve an eco-tourism destination resort that can provide an assortment of accommodation, jobs and amenities. In addition, the USbased Center for Whale Research is opening an office at SookePoint. They care about protecting the Southern Resident Killer Whale habitat, and plan to affix hydrophones along part of the pipe to monitor whale activity and broadcast whale-

song via local wifi. The SookePoint Resort is on the SW Tip of Canada. SookePoint will attract a great number of visitors and guests. With an emphasis on a frontrow oceanfront experience, eco-tourism activities and “yacht suite” accommodations, it is

obviously in our best interest to vigorously protect all the sea and wildlife that surrounds us. We will do all we can to preserve it. We also have the right to live and work here. The municipality of Sooke already has a much larger outfall in place. A 2008 report confirmed that “video footage taken where the outfall pipe terminates illustrates an environment which looks pristine.” While it may be possible to run a raw sewage line across the harbour to plug in there, why not use science and technology to eliminate that risk? On the other side of us, the Beecher Bay First Nation has a far bigger outfall already in place, presumably to serve 800 homes in the proposed new town of Spirit Bay. Both of the marine outfalls that flank us are designed for substantially greater capacity than the SookePoint Destination Resort. And

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Students delve into their school history Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

When students set out to complete an unassigned project, with no mark or grade as a final reward, you know that the interest is genuine. Two Grade 4 students, Tija Dalep and Maya Morgan, did just that in a look at the history of their school, Sooke Elementary. With the guidance of teacher Karen Smyth and the blessing of principal Kerry Arnot, Maya and Tija opened up and sifted through boxes of archived material. The result is the pictured display, which will be put in the school’s display case at the beginning of next year. Both girls enjoy looking back in time. “I like learning about history,” said Maya.

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Tija Dalep and Maya Morgan sifted through the archives to discover the history of Sooke elementary school. “I wanted to learn about the history (of the school),” echoed Tija.

And history is something Sooke elementary school has in abundance.

“Sooke’s first school, built in 1872 one km west on Muir land, was the 2nd public school in BC, after Metchosin,” reads a copy of the plaque on the girls’ display. “In 1891 a new one-room building rose here on Charters Land, with cloakroom, wood stove and well. 1916 enrolment required an adjacent structure, extended in 1919, over a concrete basement and washrooms. 1922 saw three teachers. Many additions and new buildings have followed.” Kerry Arnot said the girls completed the project on their own time. Lunch times, recesses and even time at home was put into going through the files, choosing the documents, writing briefs, and presenting the information. “These two are amazing kids,” praised Arnot.

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Ronald W. Stenvall Born in Kirriemuir Alta. Dec.12, 1933, passed peacefully at home in Sooke June 7, 2014

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Beverley Sharon Church (nee Pawloski) March 17 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 30 2014 Born in Ste. Rose du Lac, to Stella and Bernard Pawloski. Bev resided on Vancouver Island for the past 40 years. Our beloved mom Bev passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice with her family by her side. Bev will be dearly missed by her loving husband John Church, her daughters, siblings, stepchildren and numerous grandchildren. Her laughter and kindness will be forever in our hearts. We will be holding a celebration of life on Saturday June 14th at 11:30 AM in the Marquee at the Sooke Harbour House.

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THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities. Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK LEGAL assistant required. Conveyance and/or property development experience preferred but will consider all applicants. Email resume to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY Duty Mechanics JM & Exp 2yr+ Apprentice to join our team, camp work on the Westcoast of BC. Comp. wages/benefits. Email resume to js29bd@shaw.ca Black Diamond Mechanical. HEAVY DUTY Mechanic to work in private shop on farm. We have several semi trucks hauling farm products as well as farm tractors. Job would include maintenance on all equipment, as well as repairs as necessary, clutch, wheel seals, some welding, etc. This is a full time year round position. Call 250-838-6630 or email: leolorie@uniserve.com.

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TWO suites available for rent: 2 bedroom July 1, 2014 deck, ocean views large shared yard $900 per month pets considered 3 bedroom July 15, 2014 fireplace, large kitchen and storage shared yard $1050, pets considered. Both suites recently renovated, 1 minute walk to beautiful Whiffin Spit. Call Julie at 250-888-4807.

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Sixty six Grade 5 students from Poirier elementary celebrated their graduation from the D.A.R.E. program on Wednesday, May 28. Here, Corporal Scott Hilderly in full RCMP uniform, congratulates the graduates. More information about the program is available online at darebc.com.

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Bill Rumsby believed in community service BILL RUMSBY 1930 - 2014 For 45 years Bill Rumsby devoted himself to working for seniors’ housing in Sooke. Born into a family that believed in community service, he was the youngest of three children of Frank and Nettie Rumsby and grew up in the family’s waterfront home in Saseenos. The number of years he supported the cause of seniors extended beyond even the years he worked as an electrician, in a family of electricians. His granddad Frank was hired in Jordan River when the Vancouver Island Power Company was establishing the hydro operation there in the early 1900s. This was the hydro-electric system which would begin supplying Victoria and the lower Island with power, and so, a century ago, a family electrical tradition was born. As a kid Bill bicycled to Sooke School but was only in his teens when he decided to try his wings and went to Victoria to work for the Canadian Coast Guard. It wasn’t long, though, before the family trade called, and he got his journeyman’s papers. In later years he teamed up with elder brother Larry in Sooke as Rumsby Electric. In 1981 Bill married Kathryn Blizzard, a stenographer, and the couple made their home on Solent Street. While they enjoyed a quiet home life, particularly reading, and taking on the challenges of puzzles, the two were drawn to explore Canada and visit with Kathryn’s parents in Toronto. They travelled by motorhome, taking photographs all along the way. In 1969 he became a pioneer member of the Elderly Citizens Housing Society, established to initiate a seniors housing complex on

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a parcel of land that Sooke’s seniors had managed to acquire by diligent fundraising. A series of independent housing blocks were established over time, called Ayre Manor. Bill didn’t just serve a term or two, he stayed through thick and thin, leading a number of initiatives over the years, especially as Sooke’s senior population grew, in trying to attract

provincial support in establishing a seniors’ long term care facility in Sooke. Sometimes it can be hard to stay with a goal when it seems insurmountable, but by the time that the District of Sooke was incorporated, and Council’s political support was added to the efforts of many others, serious planning for an extended care facility could actually take place. In 2008 Bill was honoured by the Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce as “Citizen of the Year.” His wife Kathryn was able to see him receive this recognition before she passed away the following year. When land for the planned new facility under VIHA remained a stumbling block, the Elderly Citizens Housing Society offered a

portion of their longheld grounds and that’s where the Ayre Manor Campus of Care sits today. Last year the Housing Society named him an Honourary Life Member. It’s no wonder the seniors group organized a special afternoon tea event for Bill in April, honouring him for his forty-five years of caring. The following week, Bill himself was transferred to a bed at the Centre he had helped to build, and on the last day of May he slipped quietly away. The date for the memorial service for William Robert Rumsby, to be held at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Townsend Road, will be announced shortly. Elida Peers Historian Sooke Region Museum

Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw Review Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Mayor’s Public Advisory Panels The public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room: - Economic Development - 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

Thank you Costco for making miracles happen for BC’s kids. Introducing three new options to go blue. The new recycling schedule runs from June 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015 and now it’s available in three great options. You can download a schedule from the CRD website and print it at home. You can request to have a schedule mailed to you. Or download our free smartphone app and receive your schedule – plus recycling news and updates like our new glass recycling program – via text message, email, voicemail or Twitter. The choice is entirely yours. For details visit www.crd.bc.ca or call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030. www.crd.bc.ca

Costco Wholesale has generously supported BC Children’s Hospital for over 20 years. The enthusiasm of Costco Wholesale, Employees and Members and their success in raising more than $11 million for the hospital is testament to their commitment to the health of BC’s kids.

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Sports & Recreation

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

Sooke’s softball season in full swing

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The U14 girls recently hosted a tournament in Sooke. After losing by one run in overtime in semifinal round, the girls won bronze.

Soccer games coming to a close

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Lindsey Haldane reported that the Sooke Minor Fastball’s U14C Girls team went 6 – 0 in a U14 tournament held on May 31. The tournament took place on June 1 in Lake Hill, and the girls brought home the gold.

Up next: 2014/15 registration There are just two weeks left in the league! Spring soccer ended up with 95 players registered. Despite some bad weather for the first couple weeks, we still had everyone turn out. The kids have really enjoyed the fun style of play. We are holding a registra-

tion for next season on the last day June 22, from 3 to 5 p.m., and will be having more registrations in August. Look out for us in front of the grocery stores too. Visit http://www.sookesoccer. com/ for more information or to register online.

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A scene from spring soccer in Sooke.

ANNUAL POOL SHUTDOWN June16 - July 1

SEAPARC remains open for programs and registrations during pool closure.

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A photo of the game where the Seahawks played against the Ladysmith Steelers.

Atom Seahawks finish the year with a 32-nil victory Sooke’s Atom Seahawks finish the year with a “Stellar” performance in their game against the Ladysmith Steelers. The game was lead by allstar quarterback Jared “man of” Steele. He successfully ran a “readoption play” three times. Sooke scored five touchdowns. Riley Stratton and Spencer Logan both charged up the gut on seven-yard runs. Nick Heslop zigzagged his way for 25 yards. Owen Cheng took a reverse hand-off from Heslop and ran 40 yards. Jared had a great downfield “pancake block.” And Steele had a strong side bootleg touchdown of his own! With many a first down sweep-and-run, AvAn Wickheim moved the ball along with great blocking. On offence, first year lineman Zander — with Filgate, Stratton, Youla, and Davis — ran well. The league-leading defence allowing only one first down. Logan, Stratton, Carrier, and Steele had numerous sacks and tackles. The tackle of the game for the second week in a row went to Pitbull Wickheim, who made a picture-perfect open-field tackle on a speedster from Ladysmith, which surely would have resulted in a touchdown early in the game. Gagnon, Carson “crusher” Montague, Testa, David Heslop, and Davis tackled and charged the o-line. The final score was 32-0 for Sooke. The Atom boys measured their play, and when the game started to get

rough, our young men got rougher and stood up for their teammates. Gagnon, Steele and Logan lead the way. It was a great season, and injury free. The playoffs happen this weekend against long time cross-town rival, Saanich. It will be a barnburner for sure! Submitted by Andy Carrier

Donuts for dollars

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From left to right, Kayla Holliston, Taylor Mentis and Matiana Camarena selling Krispy Kremes as a fundraiser for the EMCS Sr. Girls’ basketball team. Regarding the current teacher’s strike, each said they would practice her right to vote at the next election in which they are eligible to do so.

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Throttle Therapy: Co-existing with trucks on the road

Britt Santowski THROTTLE THERAPY

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There are a lot of other vehicles insisting they share the road with motorcyclists. Some received training just once, as young adults, when they first received their regular drivers licence. Other, like professional drivers, have necessarily had additional training. Until the time comes when just motorcyclists are on the road (I know, I know, that will never happen), it’s up to the vulnerable participant in traffic to be more imaginative than the rest. That means you, the biker, have to think twice. Once for riding your own machine, and again for knowing what

other types of vehicles bring to the road. Consider trucks. As a rider, it is incumbent on you to know that trucks have many blind spots, or “no zone” in which the trucker cannot see you (see diagram). That’s just one of several things you need to know about sharing the roads with trucks. Here are just a few tips for riders who have to share the road with truckers.

Trucks stopping.

Trucks cannot stop on a dime. What this boils down to is that if you need to do an emergency stop when there is a truck following you, you need to be ready to go again in an instant. If you have the option, it may be best to choose an emergency swerve instead of an emergency stop. And as a biker, it is your responsibility to know — at all times — what is in front, beside and behind you. If you are riding behind a truck, realize that sometimes (like bikers) trucks use “engine brakes” to slow down. This means that they gear down. They may or may not apply the brakes and activate

the brake lights. Gauge a truck’s speed by it’s expanding or diminishing the distance from you.

Trucks starting

If you are behind a truck at a stop, you must come to terms with the true fact that trucks cannot start in an instant. This is a good time to practice patience. If you are in front of a truck at a stop, you need to realize there is a possibility that you are in the trucker’s blind spot. This is a horrid place to be, potentially deadly. At all times when stopped at an intersection, your bike should be in first gear. This is especially true when you are in front of a truck. You MUST be in gear, and ready to go. (That should be a forever rule anyway. Never idle in neutral in the middle of traffic.)

Truck turns

In order for a long truck to turn, it must position the cab on the opposite side of the intended direction. So, in order to turn right, the trucker positions

the vehicle to the far left of the lane (and sometimes crosses into the neighbouring left lane) in order to turn right. Stay well back when you see a truck getting ready to turn. Do not attempt to pass it. You might be impatient with its lumbering speed, but it’s better to be patient and alive than to be impatient and dead.

likelihood of being sucked into the draft of an oncoming truck is, well, nil. Just treat it like any other wind gust,

never a good idea to be in a hurry on roads that are shared with truckers. Or phantom truck drivers.

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This is the hardest one to contend with, because the obvious clue (the 18-wheeler truck) is missing. A good secondary suggestion might be the size of the pickup truck, or the height of its tires. Regardless, the driver of this phantom 18-wheeler will still drift into the left lane in order to execute a right hand turn. Your safest bet here is to drop back, and wait for their whatever to be fully executed.

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Wind gusts

I remember being fiercely frightened of the gust of wind from passing trucks, because some fool once scared me with a mythical notion of a truck’s dangerous wind tunnel. You can get sucked in there, I was told. Then, it dawned on me: if that were true, there would be a wake of dead animals in the trail of any passing truck. Considering the weight of a bike and its rider, the

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 People seem to be going out of their way to be nice to you, Aries. While you may suspect they have ulterior motives, their kindness really is nothing more than good will.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, although you are capable of keeping up appearances this week, you will be lost in your own thoughts. Personal issues prove to be a distraction.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It is an uphill battle to focus on chores this week, Gemini. You would rather be out having fun, but putting off chores now will only lead to more work down the road.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your ability to focus is very strong, but this week you cannot seem to get your mind to cooperate. You may have a million things to think about.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, approach your workload with an optimistic attitude this week. You can expect your efforts to produce positive results that don’t go unnoticed.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, serve as a diplomat this week, placing yourself in the middle of conflict because you want to help. Keep a level head and don’t get swept into the argument.

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Pickin’ and strummin’ down by the river Sooke River Bluegrass festival set for Father’s Day weekend

admission. A weekend pass is $50, Friday only is $20, Saturday only $30 and Sunday only $10. Go to: www. brownpapertickets. com/event/635706 or at any Victoria Bluegrass Association event. If you want more information on the

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ast year you couldn’t wipe the smiles off people’s faces as they do sa doed and promenaded their partners under the big top at the Sooke Flats. Square dancing was a big hit and the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival Society is bringing it back. “This is the second year of the Saturday night square dance,” said president Phil Shaver. “That’s the big feature.” Daniel Lapp and his House of Music students will tune their fiddles for the first half of the square dance evening and Victoria-based Yomada’s House String Band will end the show. “It’s a real family fun thing,” Shaver said. Lapp will play more traditional Canadian music while Yomada will play more “called” dances. “Lapp is more free style,” said Shaver, “and he will add a whole new dynamic to the evening.” Sooke is known for the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival. It’s gone through some reincarnations and the society is fully intent on keeping bluegrass music alive on the Sooke Flats. There’s a number of “younger” bluegrass/ newgrass performers on the scene these days and some of them are coming to Sooke on the Father’s Day weekend, June 13-15. Old time favourites like the Clover Point Drifters will join The Lonely Heartstring Band from Boston and the Slocan Ramblers from Toronto. Vancouver Island is well represented by Oliver Swain’s Big Machine (formerly of Outlaw Social) and new comers The Poor Pistols from Tofino. Victoria’s James Whittal & Friends round out the line up. Bluegrass music enjoyed a surge in popularity when the movie

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Square dancing under the big top was popular in 2013 and will be a feature at this year’s festival as well. Clockwise from top right, Oliver Swain and the Big Machine, Yomada entertains at Saseenos elementary school, the Lonely Heart string Band and the Clover Point Drifters bring their all to the festival. who might want to jam. There are also instrument seminars hosted by the Lonely Heartstring Band (mando-

lin, fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass). For more information on these contact Lisa Feeney at: thefeenster7@hotmail.

com. Camping at the Sooke River Campground is up to each individual and information is available at: www.sookecommunity. com/camping. Tickets are available for the full weekend or for daily

bands performing and maybe even have a listen to them, go to: http://www.sookebluegrass.com/festival/ index.php?page=musiclineup and click on the band you are interested in.

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O Brother Where Art Thou? came out, and it isn’t stopping any time soon. Yomada’s House String Band was at Saseenos elementary school on June 5 to teach the students a little about square dancing. They got the kids doing simple dances. “It’s fun to do and they always make mistakes, it’s not about perfection,” said caller Craig Marcuk. Yomada’s descended from a rockabilly, with a bit of punk and old time music thrown in. They put on a couple of events each year in Victoria — the Boograss Scare Dance at Halloween and the Old Time Tidal Wave Festival in the spring. They are among the group of younger folks who are keeping bluegrass and old time music alive. “We’re getting people

to get away from their preconceived ideas of bluegrass,” said fiddle player Damian Ritchie. As for the square dancing, Marcuk said it best, “Don’t worry how to dance, we’ll tell you what to do.” So, along with the stage performances throughout the weekend, there is also the jamming which goes on all over the site, especially in the campground at night. Call it parking lot picking’ of campsite jamming’, it’s all about musicians getting together to pick the night away. “The novelty of the bluegrass festival is that we encourage that,” said Shaver. “The bands schmooze and jam with those who are less experienced.” There is an open stage on Saturday from 11 to 12 noon for those

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Pretty in purple Communities in Bloom planters are being decorated by various sponsors around the district. Here, Sister Rogers and Sister Han help paint one of the lilac coloured planters. Local businesses are encouraged to clean up and beautify their surroundings.

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Into the Jungle Book for youth choir The Sooke Youth Show Choir is getting ready to roar with its rendition of Rudyard Kipling’s classic, “The Jungle Book - the musical,” June 20 to 22 at EMCS. Adapted by music director Sarah Wilson, Mowgli begins his travels here, while rehearsing for choir in Sooke. The jungle song dances him into crazy encounters with curious wolves, mischievous monkeys, tropical critters, feathered and frightening friends, conniving cats and one boisterous bear.

The SYSC is one of the few groups where singers as young as five perform together with seasoned 16 year olds. Singers and dancers from all five Sooke schools, home schoolers and Victorians have been rehearsing weekly since January. Free tickets to the dress rehearsal will be awarded through the schools, in recognition of the incredible community sponsors and support that go beyond the “Bare Necessities” and prove that “That’s What Friends are for.” “I think the show

has amazing humour and the characters are really imaginative in this new jungle book,” says Mariah who plays Rann the Kite.” It’s funny and mysterious!” Samantha, playing the elephant, adds. But the show is more than just entertainment. “I like developing my singing and acting. I enjoy working with the other kids - they are really awesome and funny,” explained Makayla who plays Rikki Tikki Tavi. Wolf cub, Carina Strong, sums it up,

“We love doing Jungle Book because it’s a fun opportunity with tons of dance moves and songs. Everyone really likes doing their roles a lot. The characters are hilarious. I know it’s going to be a really great show. Hope you watch it everyone!” Opening night is on Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m., followed by a second evening performance on Saturday, June 20, finally a Sunday matinee. All performances are at Edward Milne Community Theatre, a great send off for a summer of adventures.

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Village Food Markets

Seafood

Fresh Alberta Beef AA or Better Boneless

Inside Round Oven Roast Valu Pak Fresh Alberta Beef AA or Better

Striploin Grilling Steak Fresh, Thick Cut, Boneless, Centre Cut

Pork Loin Chops

6.59/kg ............................... Valu Pak

450g ................................... Schneider’s Juicy Jumbo

Hot Dogs

375-450g ......................... Powerade 950 mL

Hamburger or Sausage Buns

ea 6’s or 8’s

Tea

OFF at till

480-720g ............................. Frozen

20 pack

99 ea

in Tomato Sauce

284-398 mL

398 mL

Laundry Soap

ea 2.03L

Miracle Whip

ea 890 mL

299

4 pack

Heinz

Tomato Juice

399 ea

Boneless, Skinless

ea 1.36L

156-187g

Propane Tanks

499 ea

Organic!

Cantaloupe 1.94/kg California

Zucchini 1.94/kg Roger’s

Grocery

Oats 1 kg

up ch et K 1L

Becel

Soft Margarine

398 mL

549 680-907g

Asian Family

Sweet Thai

All Varieties

Chili Sauce

Pepsi

8” Armstrong

Post Alpha Bits or

Sugar Crisp Cereal 340-365g ....................... Pepperidge Farms

299 ea

Goldfish Crackers 00 2/

168-200g .................

Heinz

Tomato Soup 284 mL .....................

3/ 00

Cheese

600g ..............................

899 ea

Dempster’s Canadian

Rye Bread

680g .............................. Alcan

Foil Wrap

25’ .................................

299 ea

199 ea

Old Dutch Restaurante

Tortilla Chips

547 mL..................... San Remo

Sea Salt

2/ 00 + dep

99¢

1 kg ..............................

B E C A U S E

W E

3/ 00

2/ 00

250-320g ................. Pure Leaf Real Brewed

Iced Tea

Stagg

2/ 00

E.D. Smith

Chili 425 mL .........

Tang

Drink Crystals

+dep

2/ 00

Grolsch 4 Pack

ea 750 mL

276g

399

Non-Alcoholic Beer

¢ ea

3 Organic! Red Chard ........ 2/300 Organic! 00 Grape Tomatoes . 3

Bunch Carrots..... 2/ 00

/lb

1 Pint

/lb

Glad Big Orange

Jason

Bags

Deodorant

Garden

Tea Tree

Clorox

399

Bleach

Mix

ea 20’s

399

ea 3.58L

Cascade Liquid

Dishwasher Gel 1.36L

99 ea

Method

Handwash Refills

ea 71g

Purina

Liquid

ea 828 mL - 1L

Meow

ea 2 kg

Weetabix Cereal

99 400g

Mott’s

Apple Juice

ea +dep 1.89L

Bulk Salted or Unsalted

Sunflower Seeds ...

A B O U T

O U R

49¢ /100g

Econo Salted or Unsalted

Mixed Nuts ........... Milk or Dark Chocolate

Covered Almonds ... Halves & Pieces

Walnuts ............. Banana Chips ....

115

/100g

129

/100g

239

/100g

59¢

/100g

Organic

185 ¢ Allsorts .............89 Quinoa ...............

/100g

Licorice

/100g

Grand Slam

Bridge Mix .........

Together we have raised over $26,130 for our local schools.

C A R E . . . .

Organic

88 ¢ .... 88 ¢ ........ 88

Honeydews 1.94/kg ...

/lb 1.94/kg

Tomato Sauce

18oz/510g

Nugget Potatoes

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Blueberries

B.C. Grown, New Crop White

/lb

California

HOT PRICE

Hunt’s

Dipps Bars

/Dozen

In the Shell

88 ¢ 88

/lb

Valu Pak

Quaker Chewy or

2/ 00

Chicken Breasts

5/ 00

Worthington

Cider

799

Romaine Lettuce

13.20/kg

5/ 00

Run Fresh, Medium, Beach 99 Oysters ......................

B.C. Grown

Fruit

Arm & Hammer

Growers

ea 500g

Tropic Isle

Level Ground

Cane Sugar

Royal City

Kraft

Twinings

% Burgers

3 Skewers per tray

Schneider’s Country Naturals

4/ 00

+dep

1 kg ...............................

5/ 00 Dempster’s Deluxe

Beans

Sports Drink

/lb 8.80/kg

699

Mitchell’s Thick Sliced

/100g

Raw, Skewered Prawns ..................

Regular or Marinated 7.69/kg

Fort Hardy, Marinated Fully Cooked

99 Bacon

Chicken Wings

17.61/kg

568g ................................... Frozen

s t le il F n o lm a S o h o C

Fresh B.C.

/lb

99 Pork Back Ribs /lb

Mitchell’s Cheddar or Mesquite

Smokies

Produce

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Happy Father’s Day!

Village Food Markets

Seafood

Fresh Alberta Beef AA or Better Boneless

Inside Round Oven Roast Valu Pak Fresh Alberta Beef AA or Better

Striploin Grilling Steak Fresh, Thick Cut, Boneless, Centre Cut

Pork Loin Chops

6.59/kg ............................... Valu Pak

450g ................................... Schneider’s Juicy Jumbo

Hot Dogs

375-450g ......................... Powerade 950 mL

Hamburger or Sausage Buns

ea 6’s or 8’s

Tea

OFF at till

480-720g ............................. Frozen

20 pack

99 ea

in Tomato Sauce

284-398 mL

398 mL

Laundry Soap

ea 2.03L

Miracle Whip

ea 890 mL

299

4 pack

Heinz

Tomato Juice

399 ea

Boneless, Skinless

ea 1.36L

156-187g

Propane Tanks

499 ea

Organic!

Cantaloupe 1.94/kg California

Zucchini 1.94/kg Roger’s

Grocery

Oats 1 kg

up ch et K 1L

Becel

Soft Margarine

398 mL

549 680-907g

Asian Family

Sweet Thai

All Varieties

Chili Sauce

Pepsi

8” Armstrong

Post Alpha Bits or

Sugar Crisp Cereal 340-365g ....................... Pepperidge Farms

299 ea

Goldfish Crackers 00 2/

168-200g .................

Heinz

Tomato Soup 284 mL .....................

3/ 00

Cheese

600g ..............................

899 ea

Dempster’s Canadian

Rye Bread

680g .............................. Alcan

Foil Wrap

25’ .................................

299 ea

199 ea

Old Dutch Restaurante

Tortilla Chips

547 mL..................... San Remo

Sea Salt

2/ 00 + dep

99¢

1 kg ..............................

B E C A U S E

W E

3/ 00

2/ 00

250-320g ................. Pure Leaf Real Brewed

Iced Tea

Stagg

2/ 00

E.D. Smith

Chili 425 mL .........

Tang

Drink Crystals

+dep

2/ 00

Grolsch 4 Pack

ea 750 mL

276g

399

Non-Alcoholic Beer

¢ ea

3 Organic! Red Chard ........ 2/300 Organic! 00 Grape Tomatoes . 3

Bunch Carrots..... 2/ 00

/lb

1 Pint

/lb

Glad Big Orange

Jason

Bags

Deodorant

Garden

Tea Tree

Clorox

399

Bleach

Mix

ea 20’s

399

ea 3.58L

Cascade Liquid

Dishwasher Gel 1.36L

99 ea

Method

Handwash Refills

ea 71g

Purina

Liquid

ea 828 mL - 1L

Meow

ea 2 kg

Weetabix Cereal

99 400g

Mott’s

Apple Juice

ea +dep 1.89L

Bulk Salted or Unsalted

Sunflower Seeds ...

A B O U T

O U R

49¢ /100g

Econo Salted or Unsalted

Mixed Nuts ........... Milk or Dark Chocolate

Covered Almonds ... Halves & Pieces

Walnuts ............. Banana Chips ....

115

/100g

129

/100g

239

/100g

59¢

/100g

Organic

185 ¢ Allsorts .............89 Quinoa ...............

/100g

Licorice

/100g

Grand Slam

Bridge Mix .........

Together we have raised over $26,130 for our local schools.

C A R E . . . .

Organic

88 ¢ .... 88 ¢ ........ 88

Honeydews 1.94/kg ...

/lb 1.94/kg

Tomato Sauce

18oz/510g

Nugget Potatoes

B E T T E R

Blueberries

B.C. Grown, New Crop White

/lb

California

HOT PRICE

Hunt’s

Dipps Bars

/Dozen

In the Shell

88 ¢ 88

/lb

Valu Pak

Quaker Chewy or

2/ 00

Chicken Breasts

5/ 00

Worthington

Cider

799

Romaine Lettuce

13.20/kg

5/ 00

Run Fresh, Medium, Beach 99 Oysters ......................

B.C. Grown

Fruit

Arm & Hammer

Growers

ea 500g

Tropic Isle

Level Ground

Cane Sugar

Royal City

Kraft

Twinings

% Burgers

3 Skewers per tray

Schneider’s Country Naturals

4/ 00

+dep

1 kg ...............................

5/ 00 Dempster’s Deluxe

Beans

Sports Drink

/lb 8.80/kg

699

Mitchell’s Thick Sliced

/100g

Raw, Skewered Prawns ..................

Regular or Marinated 7.69/kg

Fort Hardy, Marinated Fully Cooked

99 Bacon

Chicken Wings

17.61/kg

568g ................................... Frozen

s t le il F n o lm a S o h o C

Fresh B.C.

/lb

99 Pork Back Ribs /lb

Mitchell’s Cheddar or Mesquite

Smokies

Produce

en WILD Previousy Froz

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/100g

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Village Food Markets Baker y

Deli

3 Seed

Bread

Black Forest Ham

Maple Lodge

Chicken Breast Regular, Cajun or Smoked

Cinnamon Scones

Oatmeal Chocolate

Chip Cookies

3 49 3

3 29 3

6 pack

Cinnamon Raisin Sour Dough Bread Bagels 6 pk

680g

Yogurt 500g

Dairlyland

Light or Table Cream Dairlyland

...............

2 249 489 449

Mini Babybel ....................... .............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... s Cheese 6’

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Frozen

8”

2/ 00 Julie’s Organic

473 ml

Sorbet Bars 4 pk

Eden Organic

Level Ground

199

499

Refried Beans

398 mL

Pizzas

699ea

Snowcrest Blueberries or

Almond Dream

Non-Dairy Dessert

Wild Mike’s Supersize

928g-1.05 kg ........................

400-500g

........................ 0g ..............................

/100g

Entrées

...

...............

Wong Wing Oriental

Cheese Snacks 21

Dip

/100g

9ea9

Spinach

....... ..............................

Armstrong

... 1L..............................

... Sour Cream 500 mL ......

Coleslaw

The Greek Gods

Chicken

Creamy

Dair y

/100g

BBQ

12 pk

Family Size

7 Layer Dip

Dried Fruit

150g

Strawberries

1.5 kg ...................................

899ea

Chapman’s Frozen Yogurt or

Sorbet

2L ..........................................

499ea

Green Giant Simply Steam

Vegetables

250g................................

300

Naturally Namaste Gluten Free

Bread Mix 453g

399 ea

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Curator’s Corner

Brianna Shambrook Hello Sooke and welcome to Curator’s Corner! This column is a way to give you a behindthe-scenes look into the collections and exhibit production at your regional museum. The museum’s artifact and archive collection has over 20,000 items stored in various buildings on the grounds. Over the past two years we have been inventorying, reorganizing and inputting data for our entire collection. In that time we have also finished 14 exhibits, some of which were complete overhauls of pre-existing displays. In order to get all of this work done we have trained and supervised 19 collections assistants who have been hired on various grants throughout the two years. This week we will be discussing artifact number 1978.035.001a-b, a stable door from the Belvedere Hotel riding stables, and our upcoming summer exhibit. Let’s start with a little bit of history surrounding this artifact.

In 1912 the Sooke Harbour Hotel was built on the headland at the mouth of the Sooke River. In 1923 the Robillard family purchased the establishment and renamed it the Belvedere Hotel. The hotel gained a reputation for being a hang out spot for sportsmen and had stables at the foot of the hill. The hotel had a riding academy and provided horses for excursions. In the 1950s the Milligan family took over the stables and converted them into a beer parlour which would become the Sooke River Hotel and now the Castle. The door was donated to our collection in April of 1978 and stands at eight feet tall. It is the last remaining stable door and was removed when the structure was being converted into the beer parlour. It has remnants of the original red paint, but unfortunately the wood is in poor condition. The top of the door is curved with a paned window (in six sections). The door has three side hinges, but only two remain attached. The stable door will be featured in our annual summer exhibit, which opens Sunday, June 22 at our yearly Open House and Salmon BBQ. This year’s exhibit is titled Accommodating the World and will celebrate Sooke’s thriving tourism industry. Differ-

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Belvedere Hotel stable door, at the Sooke Region Museum. ent accommodations and restaurants will be included with a particular emphasis on historically significant establishments, such as the Belvedere Hotel. To make this exhibit come to life we are looking to the community for unique objects to put on display. We are particularly interested in items such as old menus, furniture, decorations and pictures. All

contributed items will be considered a short term loan from now until the middle of September. If you are interested please contact us at 250-642-6351 or come to the museum at 2070 Phillips Road. Brianna Shambrook Collections and Exhibits Manager Sooke Region Museum

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Left, getting attention to what happens there. Inspire, on Eustace Road shows some of what it does, — refinishing older furniture.

but grew. Now, he has a staff of 16 that include six bakers managed by Cathi Coutts, nine bar staff managed by Garrath Morgan, and, of course, himself. For now, the Stick will operate a morning cafe at the Prestige. “It’s here, it’s an asset,” says Evans in

Right, East Sooke artist Kay Lovett has painted a new mural at the Stick in the Mud.

Stick branches out

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The local coffee roaster and cafe is expanding to a second location in Sooke on a trial basis. Stick in the Mud Coffee House and Specialty Roaster will be giving a location at the Prestige a good old fashion kick at the coffee can. Taking over what used to be known as Sophies will give Dave Evans, owner of the Stick, an opportunity to do a trial run of operating a second location in Sooke. “I’m not sure that I ever envisioned having a temporary summer location in the lobby of a five star hotel,” said Evans. “This short term project at the Prestige Hotel gives us a chance to look at our infrastructure and our capabilities, and to see if we can do this. And if we can do it, maybe within a year we will look for a second location.” Evans operates within a community a high-calibre coffee outlets, which have been springing up over the past decade throughout Vancouver Island. He is not afraid of competition; rather, he embraces the opportunity to collectively raise the bar. “The rising tide floats all boats,” he said. “More people drinking coffee is what I want.” The Stick first opened its doors in July, 2007, in an obscure, tucked-away location that would definitely NOT attract the curious, unsuspecting passer-by. And some how, through a combination of: wordof-mouth, community participation, advertising, consistent marketing, and reputation, the Stick not just survived

regard to the Prestige. “It’s bringing people to Sooke who might never come to Sooke.” The current hours will go from 7 to 11 a.m.

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