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More than 45 firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire along Sooke Road. Fire departments from Langford, Otter Point, Shirley, Metchosin and East Sooke came to the aid of Sooke Fire and Rescue.
The fire closed Sooke Road just as rush hour was underway and some people waited from 4:30 until 10 p.m. in a extremely long line up that stretched all along Sooke Road in both directions.
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Stranded motorists waited for hours on Sooke Road as fire fighters battled a blaze that destroyed a house at 5158 Sooke Road on Thursday, July 31. Sooke Fire and Rescue responded to the call at around 4:38 p.m. The fire was fought by more than 45 fire fighters from all of the area’s fire halls, plus a small crew from forestry. “It was a couple of hours of pretty intense fire fighting,” said Sooke Fire Chief Steve Sorensen. Smoke from the fire could be seen from East Sooke. Sorensen said it wasn’t just the house that caught fire but also an RV, garage and car. A boat on the property was slightly damaged. On Friday he said they were at the scene trying to determine the cause. What kept the road closed for so long were the spot fires which were being discovered as they fought the major blaze. Sorensen said four other spot
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fires were started and one was pretty big at 3,000 to 4,000 feet on the hill behind the house fire. Fire fighters were successful in putting out a fire that was 30 feet from another house up the hill. They returned around midnight to put out a stump fire. There are no fire hydrants in that portion of Sooke Road and crews had to get water into the pumper trucks from a large storage tank at West Coast Tire and from a 10,000 litre storage tank the district has around the corner. Trucks also pumped water from the closest hydrant at Coopers Cove. “It was a great job of cooperation and teamwork between everybody,” said Sorensen. “It was tough to handle and the guys did a remarkable job.” Sorensen said it was a lot of work when water had to be shuttled. Sooke fire fighters left the scene at about 9:30 p.m. He also gave kudos to the RCMP and Mainroad Contracting. At the time of the fire the line of commuters
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coming back into Sooke stretched to the end of the four-lanes. Single lane traffic was in effect at about 7:30 p.m. but it was slow going. Buses in and out of Sooke were stopped until clearance was given to proceed in either direction. One rather frustrated Sooke resident said he waited five and a half hours in the lineup to get back to Sooke. “I’m telling you this was unreal,” said Gordon Stewart. “They said it was one-way traffic and we counted 250 cars going to Victoria from Sooke. Our lane never moved.” He said he understood propane tanks blew up but said they weren’t going to take out Sooke Road. “It just doesn’t make sense,” he said in regard to the traffic control. He said it was time that the four lanes was completed all the way into Sooke. “We’re not a bedroom community anymore. This is a wake up call,” he said in frustration. “It was a bit of a fiasco.
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they have thrived at their shop in the Village Markets shopping centre (Sooke Centre Mall). B&K Jewelry & Gifts is where they have worked for the past two years. They don’t just carry Borrie’s work, but sell and support about 100 local artists and craftspeople. Nine of them have their work in the 2014 Sooke Fine Arts Show. The other artists make the store what it is, he said. “We gets lots of support from the community,” said Borrie. “We love it. I’m just the little guy that works in the back.”
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belt buckles, and even a knife. The pieces are one-of-a-kind and range in price from $50 to $800 for a silver belt buckle and belt hardware. When he started making jewelry, his wife Kathy had the marketing background and
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Sooke Fine Arts Show. Above samples of OUR his cuff OUR FARMERS bracelets. Borrie said he’s been doing it so long that it’s become pretty easy depending on how intricate a piece is. He will do the scroll work free hand, but lettering is a little more time consuming. He uses an impact hammer to carve because he can carve a deep scroll in one cut as compared to doing it by hand where he would have to go over and over the cut. Borrie prefers working with gold but silver is more affordable for people. On the wall above his work bench are photos of some of the more indicate and complex pieces he has done. Borrie had three pieces accepted for the 2014 Sooke Fine Art Show and has entered every year for the past seven, and he’s won some awards in the process. This year he put in two gold rings with diamonds and
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ucked away at the back of B&K Jewelry & Gifts, Brett Borrie meticulously carves scroll designs into a bracelet. His work bench is cluttered with the tools of his trade — silversmithing. His steady hand guides the impact hammer onto the piece of silver creating swirls, leaves, hummingbirds and all manner of intricate scrolls. Borrie is a self taught hand engraver. He came by his profession from fashioning hand made and handcrafted bits, spurs and belt buckles for the horse trade. At first he just sculpted the pieces out of metal leaving the engraving to someone else, then when he needed a job he started engraving. That was 15 years ago and he has been making his living at silversmithing ever since. “People have always called me an artist,” said Borrie, “but to me, I’m just someone who makes things. I probably failed in art,” he joked. He didn’t really fail art class but it was not where he saw himself, even though other people now consider him an artist. He designs his pieces from start to finish and includes scrolls, filigree, lettering, Celtic designs and whatever else he feels would fit with the piece. He often sets gemstones into the piece. Custom made wedding bands are also a favourite as people can help design their own rings. “I like the gold jewelry I do,” he said. “Cuff bracelets are the biggest thing I do in jewelry.”
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Home sought for Megan, Dyer’s pet Pamella Dyer’s dog needs an adoptive family Pirjo Raits
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Cocker spaniels are a sensitive breed of dog and steadfastly loyal. They don’t take well to change and six-year-old Megan is no exception. She’s been through a lot. Megan was Pamella Dyer’s dog and she was in the home at the time of Dyer’s death. Dyer was found murdered in her home on July 20 and Megan was covered in her owner’s blood. Megan was Dyer’s second cocker
spaniel. “Megan came in with medical needs and Pamella offered to foster her and fell in love with her and adopted her,” said Lisa Atterby, founder of Angels Under Our Wings, a non-profit cocker spaniel rescue organization. Megan ended up in animal control after the death of her owner and the organization got a call from Kim, Dyer’s step-daughter. “We picked up Megan and the parrot,” said Atterby. They are seeking a new home for Megan, as well as two other middle-aged dogs. “It will take someone really patient and someone who is at home,” said Atterby. “Megan gravitates to females.” Atterby said Megan
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Pamella Dyer is shown with her dog, Megan. is fearful of men as she has obviously been through a lot and has a bit of anxiety. “Some dogs com-
pletely shut down, she didn’t,” she said. Megan would be best suited for a retired person or a couple, some-
one who is patient and kind with her. Cocker spaniels require special owners as they require more maintenance, such as grooming, and they have a strong prey drive. This means they try to flush out birds, rabbits, etc., as they were originally bred for flushing out woodcocks, thus their name. They are a sporting dog and would suit a home with children over seven-years-ofage. They also need a fenced yard and should not be off leash because of their flushing instincts. Other cocker spaniels in the care of AUOW include Salty, a four-year-old, who needs a dog savvy adoptive home where
the owners would work on gaining trust and socializing. He would not do well in a home with young children but would thrive in a home with another dog. The other candidate is petite five-year-old Autumn, who has some vision limits and will need cataract surgery. Angels Under Our Wings is seeking donations for all aspects of dog care, including veterinary costs, transportation and boarding bills for the dogs under their care. For more information on donating, on the adoption process and AUOW itself, go to: www.anglesunderourwings.com or on Facebook. Lisa Atterby can be contacted at 250889-8880.
Marine search and rescue stands by to aid boater on rocks Pirjo Raits
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Anchoring offshore in an area of heavy winds may not be the safest thing to do. One boater owner found out the hard way that the winds off the Strait of Juan de Fuca are strong willed and rather brisk. On Wednesday evening, July 29, the owner of a pleasure craft attempted to move his boat when it started dragging anchor in the area of Sooke Bay. According to Jason van der Valk, Operations Assistant and Coxswain, of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Station 37 Sooke, they were the first people to come out to assist. “It got convoluted,” said Van Der Valk. “The owner got onto the vessel and he couldn’t start it or get it off the rocks.” Search and Rescue
deemed it unsafe and stood by while a commercial assist (C-Tow) was contacted. It was an ebb tide and the water was dropping, hampered as well by heavy fog. They too saw it as unsafe but they put in a de-watering pump and were there until 1:30 a.m., said Van Der Valk. The way the boat was sitting on the rocks meant that trying to move it might result in more damage to the bottom. “We did stand by and ensure no one was hurt,” said Van Der Valk. Once the tide came back up, the boat was hauled to Park Isle Marine. “There are quite a few holes on the bottom,” said Van Der Valk. The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue is a volunteerbased operation on call to help in marinerelated situations. They are there 24/7, 365 days
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A pleasure boat sustained damage after resting on rocks in Sooke Bay.
of the year. They are always looking for new volunteer members who might want to join them. The Sooke Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide all the skills and training you need to effectively become a crew member and to be a part of this team. Go to: www.ccga37.org/ become-a-member.php
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Park Watch patroller Lavyna alexander gives Jamie Maquire, from Saanich, some helpful information at the Sooke Potholes. Alexander has been a volunteer organizer with Park Watch for 14 years. Donations help keep Park Watch operational. Park Watch serves in the parks from Matheson Lake to Aylard Farm (East Sooke and Pike Road parking areas) Sooke Potholes, French Beach, China Beach and Botanical Beach in Port Renfrew. The JDF Regional Park Watch Society is a local, registered non-profit society with charitable status which operates the annual Park Watch program in the region from May to September. The prime focus is to prevent theft from vehicles, break-ins and vandalism. Patrollers also provide information on keeping yourself and your vehicle safe while enjoying the spectacular scenery and the parks. Since its inception in 2001, there have been no reports of vehicle break-ins or vandalism while Patrollers are on duty. “Before 2000, 110 vehicles were broken into in two months at parks near Sooke,” said Alexander.
“We’ve drawn attention to it publicly, in the press,” said Martin. “But there’s been no response.” August 4, 2004 Ministry letter indicates area headed to polls for amalgamation vote The region seems headed to a vote on amalgamation in the near future. Sooke Mayor Janet Evans recently received a letter from Murray Coell, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services, indicating a vote would take place, agreeing to recommendations and announcing the approval of a $37,654 grant to assist in the boundary restructure process. While the study of Sooke opening its boundaries to include neighbouring communities is being directed by the Juan de
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Looking back August 5, 2009 MP miffed at mute ministry An alleged arson which consumed more of the MV Florence Filberg on July 3 was the latest development in the history of the onceuseful tugboat. The Filberg had created a local issue when it ran aground in Sooke Harbour near the East Sooke shore in 2007. Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Dr. Keith Martin has since taken exception with the Minister of Fisheries, Gail Shea, for a lack of action in dealing with the tug’s remains, and what he calls a lack of communication on the matter. Dr. Martin said he’s been frustrated for some time by federal government inaction in dealing with abandoned vessels.
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Water Main Cleaning in Sooke A water main cleaning program will be carried out in Sooke on a regular basis. Short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water can be expected. Commercial establishments such as laundromats and beauty salons will receive advance warning of flushing in their vicinity. If you require such notification, please contact CRD Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, at 250.474.9619. In no case can responsibility be accepted for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water.
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A lot of history Invited guests took a look at the flowline exhibit at the opening on Thursday, July 31 at the Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre on Sooke River Road. It is open to the public.
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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. “The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small. I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.” Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.
“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.
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On July 29, the Capital Region Municipal Amalgamation Society (Amalgamation Yes) released the results of an online poll done in the Greater Victoria area. The results were overwhelmingly clear. Residents of the Capital District are largely in favour of amalgamation. Sooke, doesn’t fit the mold and there does not seem too much of an appetite for amalgamation. “Sooke is geographically too far separated,” said Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne. “We don’t intend to put it on the ballot.” Milne said there was some discussion in council about putting the issue of amalgamation on the ballot for the November election, but with one question already being asked of Sooke residents, it would be confusing to put on another. Sooke residents will be asked to give the district authority for long term borrowing of $1.5 million for a community public space. In the poll, 83 per cent of the Sooke residents polled stated that having the CRD organization with its staff and board members is just too much expensive
government and 92 per cent of respondents stated the status quo is working, we should leave well enough alone. In Sooke 92 per cent of the respondents supported holding a nonbinding referendum. Sooke residents stated in the poll that their most important issues in the Capital Regional District was transportation (58 per cent), sewage/waste water management (42 per cent) and cooperation between municipalities (42 per cent). Sooke residents polled felt that amalgamation might mean the larger municipalities would dictate to the smaller ones. In 2013 an amalgamation survey was conducted in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area and of those polled 50 per cent were satisfied with the present model of governance. The least favored options were amalgamating with Colwood, Metchosin and Sooke and the most favored governance options were to create a separate electoral area west of Sooke encompassing Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River, Port Renfrew and the Rural Resource lands. The 2014 poll was carried out by Angus Reid Global in order to provide greater insight into
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Amalgamation won’t suit Sooke A recent poll taken on amalgamation seemed to indicate that people in the Greater Victoria area were in favour of putting the issue of amalgamation on the November ballot. People in Sooke don’t want more government, in fact they want less. A large portion of those canvassed said they thought the CRD organization was too expensive. A lot of them said to leave well enough alone. Amalgamation for Sooke is not a good idea. We are too far removed to benefit from any of the decisions made by an unwieldy and cumbersome bureaucracy. A big corporation, that’s what it would be, would have a hard time understanding the distinct and unique needs of Sooke. Amalgamating the core municipalities in the Greater Victoria region makes more sense than dragging Sooke kicking and screaming into it. The issues in the inner core are vastly different than those in rural Sooke. We already have the CRD to contend with. An amalgamation of the communities in the Westshore does make sense. Langford, Colwood, View Royal and the Highlands would make a good unified municipality. They are geographically connected and one has a hard time knowing which community they are in at the best of times. Each of them, with the exception of Langford, are small and one must ask, do they really each need mayors, councillors, fire departments and police? Of course everyone wants to hang onto their autonomy, but it can be seen as a huge drain on the taxpayers. It shouldn’t be up to the elected officials and staff to make those decisions as they have their own best interests at heart. We are being governed to death nationally, provincially, regionally and locally. Everyone wants to tell us what to do and how to do and then tax us for it. Just say ‘no.’
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Summertime and the drinking is easy B.C. Views The B.C. government’s move to ease liquor restrictions is undergoing its hot summer test, and music festivals are only part of it. Premier Christy Clark’s government loves its populist gestures, and as with increasing rural highway speed limits, the negative effects have yet to be quantified. Free-range drinking, or removing fences from festival beer gardens, is one of the moves that will be undergoing a post-mortem as communities clean up after their big summer parties. One of the biggest, the Squamish Valley Music Festival with headline acts Arcade Fire, Bruno Mars and Eminem, is still to come, Aug. 8 to 10. Country fans gathered over the long weekend for Sunfest in the Cowichan Valley, with the Rockin’ River Musicfest in Mission coming up next. (Another big bash next weekend is Shambhala, the popular electronic music event on a farm near Nelson, but alcohol is officially banned there and their big issue is controlling the effects of “ecstasy” and other rave drugs.) Early reviews of free-range festivals have been positive. Victoria’s Rock the Shores event went smoothly without a fenced-in area for alcohol sales. Festival organizers did create a fenced “dry” area, but I’m told hardly anyone used it.
Penticton has had its share of experience with summer bashes gone bad. For B.C. Day it inherited the Boonstock Music and Arts festival, sent packing from a small community in Alberta after complaints of rowdy crowds and crime, so Penticton officials were understandably cautious. Boonstock organizers were refused a provincial liquor licence after struggling to arrange security and emergency services. The festival licence process is likely getting renewed attention these days. After attending the recent Calgary Folk Festival, where the beer garden was securely fenced and the capacity monitored, I’m wondering what is really achieved by these measures. Litter and empties were contained, but since underaged festival visitors are allowed into the serving area, it’s not clear to me whether the fence was ever worth the effort. It’s unlikely that there will be riots at farm markets as a result of allowing sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits, or from relaxing rules for operation of winery tasting rooms. But there are more reforms to come. New regulations are on the way for the Agricultural Land Reserve. As it stands, farms are allowed to have a winery or cidery, but not a brewery or distillery. Expect that to be changed as B.C. and other provinces strive to develop their
craft beer and spirits industry, trying to emulate the tourism benefits that have come from an expanding wine industry. One area where the B.C. government has screwed up is its minimum pricing rules, introduced along with the overdue move to allow “happy hour” discounts in pubs. The minimum price of 25 cents an ounce for beer, 60 cents an ounce for wine and $3 an ounce for hard liquor was an effort to balance business-friendly policy with legitimate public health concern about over-consumption. But the minimum beer price prompted protests from a few watering holes that had been selling pints or jugs of beer for slightly less. Some media made a big deal of this, and the government overreacted to this tempest in a beer stein with an ill-thought-out cut in the minimum price to 20 cents an ounce – for beer in jugs only. The pub industry was not impressed with this bit of kneejerk populism. Encouraging beer jug sales makes it difficult to see if someone at a table of revelers is being over-served, drinking most of the jug himself. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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In these dog days of summer, we asked our resident experts: When are you at your happiest?
Playing with my stuffy, and taking Siestas in the sun. I am, after all, from Mexico.
When I’m outside, running through the woods. I love nature, and I’m a good bird dog too.
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Poor bylaw decision Re: “Mayor irate over decision made in his absence.” Wendal seems upset! And, do you blame him? What, was council thinking? Or, were they thinking? Did they make a mistake? You be the judge. A definition of “Mayor” is, “The head of government of a city, town, or municipal corporation.” I personally would add to that “a leader.” I have great respect for our Mayor Milne and wonder what happened. Should we (the people) of Sooke be suspicious? On July 14, the third reading of Bylaw 596 and 597 passed with the mayor and Councillor Reay opposed and with Maja Tait (absent) but expressed her opposition prior. Then on July 21 before the final step, the adoption of the bylaw, it was rescinded due to an error on other properties, so a revised first and second reading was brought forward with the same (for and against) result. And it now it goes for a public hearing in September. So, it’s not a Bylaw ... yet? On July 24, a Special Council Meeting was held where the mayor said he was using his authority to bring this back for reconsideration. Earlier, in Mayor Milne’s absence, a decision was made to allow a waste management transfer station on Idlemore without bylaw, permits and/or zon-
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ing. What, are you kidding me? Could it have waited until the mayor returned? If so, the question is ... why wasn’t it? Could this have an affect on the November 15 election? I think it might. I’m not saying I’m in favour or against the outcome. But, I do agree with the mayor’s statement, “that elected officials only have one or two things in life and that’s integrity and the perception of honesty” adding in summary “being up front with people.” I’m sure that’s exactly what Sooke residents want. That’s what they hope for, when they vote. I wish Wendal would reconsider his decision of not to seek re-election in the upcoming election. He has been good for all the people and the businesses of Sooke and still could be. Many years ago, my father told me that I should give every person, I meet and come in contact with, my respect without question. But, he added ... if they lose that respect, it’s up to them to earn it back. Some have had enough chances. If it doesn’t serve any practical purpose, it serves no purpose. I hope there’s some new honest faces coming forward for council in the next election. It has sparked my interest. Kel Phair Sooke
Revisit bylaw
I think the article on the Idlemore waste transfer station needs to be revisited by the Sooke News Mirror. The waste transfer station is not operating legally as the rezoning has not been adopted and goes back to public meeting in September. Linda Duffin Sooke
Feeling unsafe I am the fifth generation of one of Sooke’s first families. Kitty and Aaron White-Woodfruff were my great, great, great grandparents and great grandparents. I’ve lived all of my 65 years in Sooke, from my early childhood to my seniorhood. I know that sad, vicious events happen behind closed doors, but rarely outside. As a child playing in the woods making fern plates and having a meal of imagery food, riding our bikes through Saseenos we felt safe. I grew up having doors unlocked, having possessions in the yard all day and night and taking walks on streets day and night. I have watched the many changes in Sooke, some I liked and many I did not, but I still felt safe.
After the last week, with the murder of a lovely woman, with a beautiful smile, and the rumors of cars of men trying to lure young women into their cars, things have changed. Sooke is still a beauty, spiritual place to live and love, but I don’t feel safe for the first time in my life. I am sad, very sad. Pauline KissingerHamilton (nee Laberge). Sooke
Waste of police time Monday evening, a Sooke RCMP constable knocked on my door. He asked me if I drive a (he described my car), and was I in the area of Logan Lane about half an hour before. I said yes. He said they received a report of a man wiping clean a big knife and disposing the wiper in a litter bin, and the man had some sort of metal detector with him. I told him what I was doing there. I’m a metal detectorist, it’s my hobby and I clean my gear when I’m done hunting. I showed him my detecting gear and the garden trowel I was seen cleaning by an apparently easily excitable Sooke resident walking down Murray Road. It’s a garden trowel, not a knife. Big difference. The constable left satisfied.
“Kodah” Sooke
Whoever it was obviously got my license plate number. They watched me clean my digger. Why couldn’t they have watched me when I was picking up surface litter and bringing it to the litter bin, or saw me 10 times before in the same place, doing the same things? Most passers by in that area are great friendly, interested, and they approve of my personal policy of cleaning up and leaving things better than before I came. I go there to simply to look for coins or rings, etc. lost in the grass over the years. The residents of Murray Road and the streets below it are great people. Even the teens are polite and friendly ... but someone walked by who wasn’t all that friendly. Not all that smart either. My apologies first to the Sooke RCMP, you have better things to do. Secondly, my apologies to the caller ... your anticipated drama scene never came to fruition. G. Saunders Sooke
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Question grant to SAFARS It is difficult having compassion for Ms. Dominquez and her supporters after reading letter after letter accusing us, the citizens of Sooke, of being uncaring and irresponsible towards the abandoned, feral and abused animals in this area. I hope her charity realizes that where ever they go they will create another “town without mercy” until they themselves change. I encourage them to stop blaming everyone, to get rid of their anger and bitterness and to take responsibility for their actions. Just like the rest of us, they have limitations, they are not God and they cannot save every abandoned, abused or feral cat within Sooke. Surely they must see that they have alienated themselves from the citizens of Sooke. When they attack the
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letters mayor and councillors, they attack us. When they expect the town of Sooke to give them property and money, they are asking us to financially support them. There is only so much money for charities. Give to one charity and you lessen the portion another charity will get. I’m still questioning the grant of $4,300 given to them to build a shed to house the cats they have rescued. Feral cats do not want to be housed. They were born in this area and live quite comfortably outside in our mild winters dressed in their fur coats. They are quite capable of feeding themselves and their kittens - nothing like a big, fat juicy rat. I wouldn’t have objected if the $4,300 grant was to help the pet owners in Sooke to feed their pets, to buy medication for them or to pay part of their owner’s vet bills. I wish this charity and its members well in whatever decision
Do you feel a need to serve your community in some way? Are you reasonably fit and like adrenalin rushes other than from extreme sports? Are you new to the region and would like to meet high energy men and women who love the challenge and/or want to serve in a meaningful way in their community? Check out the fire department. Here is an opportunity for you to perhaps live out your childhood dream, to drive a fire truck and run the siren, or rise to the challenge of a raging fire or to rescue some unfortunate in distress. This is not
for the faint hearted. There is an unmanaged time schedule and it may fall into a birthday party, or anniversary or night out, so be prepared. We appreciate the men and women who volunteer their time in the community, who are well trained to rise to the diverse needs in the community. There are likely more road incidents than fires and with proper education fires will hopefully be kept to a bare minimum, especially with the extremely dry conditions we are under. I would hope that there would be greater education re: alcohol and driving and texting and driving as well. Many accidents can be prevented. There are many reasons to commit your time for the fire department and if you have a more flexible schedule and/or are a contractor or are self-employed in the area, contact the fire department to see if you can be of service. You are appreciated, all of the fire department, for your efforts. Ellen Lewers Sooke
they make. I hope that they understand that they create their own reality, they don’t have to be victims. Good luck and God bless you and all the little critters you help. Doreen Effa Sooke
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It’s not necessary to add anything to your septic system. There is no need for yogurt, raw chicken or hamburger, yeast or anything else other than what comes through our bodies naturally.
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-1 p.m., $5, kids welcome. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Dinner at a Restaurant. Call Kay 250-642-1521 for info.
PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30-11. 250 642-5152. 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.
YOUNG PARENTS’ GROUP With lunch 11:00-1:30 2145 Townsend. Please call to confirm 250-6425152 for info. NIGHT MARKET Sooke Museum 5-8:30 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS
Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call Celia 250642-5828 for information.
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Wed Aug 13
ADULT WALKING GROUP SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.
PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.
BABY TALK Infant massage. At Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre,10-11:30 a.m.
YOUTH CLINIC Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.
PEOPLE’S WALKING GROUP People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.
FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS Sooke Library. 4 - 8 p.m. All ages, no registration required.
KNITTING CIRCLE Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION p.m. Free, all levels. Drop- Dominos 10 a.m. NASCAR 7 p.m. in. 250-642-3022. WOMAN’S CANCER SUPPORT Legion Riders, 7 p.m.
Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend 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 Museum: 2070 Phillips Rd Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Village Foods: Right smack downtown, you can’t miss it
Tues Aug 12
Meeting, Sooke Harbour House, Potlatch Room 7-9 p.m. Phone Mary 250-646-2554 or Phoebe 250-642-4342
All Community events which purchase a display ad will appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge, space permitting.
TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7 p.m. For info 642-7520.
Random message: PHONE HOME.
SHOPPERS 250-642-5229
DRUG MART
Items for Community Calendar must be non-commercial and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.
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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974
Western Foods Cloth Bags
LANGFORD
SOOKE
772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10 pm
6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10 pm
We reserve the right to limit quantities
We reserve the right to limit quantities
Your Community Food Store AD PRICES IN EFFECT AUGUST 6 THRU AUGUST 12, 2014 SunRype Pure
Heinz Squeeze
Ketchup
Apple Juice 1.89L
1L
3
49 ea
1
89 ea + dep
B.C. Grown Peaches & Cream
Corn on the Cob
2
19
Fresh Whole Sunrise
Frying Chickens
4.83/kg
5
10/ 00
/lb
Island Farms
Dream Non Dairy
Sour Cream
Beverages 946 mL
250 mL
1
59 ea
4
2/ 00
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Come in Every Wednesday for our
Secret Super Saver Specials”
“
in all departments
Stock Up Your Pantry
Fresh For Your Family
GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS
BUTCHER’S BLOCK
Heinz Squeeze
2
3
/lb
Facial Tissue
Butt Steaks
2 69 2 99 3 99 5
6.59/kg ..............................
Fresh
Ground Pork
5.93/kg ...............................
Grimms
Garlic Sausage
300g ..................................
Grimms Pillow Pack
Smokies
450g................................
99 /lb
/lb
ea
ea
Butt Roast
3 49 2 79 5 99 7
Smoked Whole or Half
Sizzlin Smokies
ea
375-450g All Varieties .........
Harvest Regular or Beef
Wieners
ea
675g ..................................
Treats from the
SEA
Fresh Hand Peeled
Shrimp Meat
2
79
/100g
Dinners
2
6's-8's
3
200g All Varieties ....
2 kg ............................
4
ea
General Mills Gluten Free
Crystal Light
Drink Crystals
5
2/ 00
23-54g All Varieties .
Kraft
289 ea
Kraft Jet Puffed
3
ea
1
680 mL All Varieties
3 5
2/ 00 79 Crackers 300g All Varieties .. ea
Fresh Wild
Steaks
Fillets
1
99 /100g
2
49 /100g
Various Weights All Varieties
6
2/ 00
1L All Varieties
69
ea
Christie Birthday Cake
Chips Ahoy 2/ 00 Cookies
4
280g ...........................
375g ....................
3
455 mL All Varieities.....
3
3
125 mL ......................
2
19 ea
199
Light Tuna in water
170g ..........................
Bread
600g ..........................
2
ea
64g All Varieties .......
ea
1
29 ea
Dog Meals 283g All Varieties ...
4
2/ 00
4
ea
3
ea
4 1
99 ea
Cling Wrap 30m ............................
179 ea
Sunlight Lemon Liquid
442 mL ........................
1
29 ea
Baked Beans 398 mL All Varieties
Apple
Romaine Hearts
99
2/ 00
Cauliflower Transparent
4
2.18/kg
2/ 00 B.C. Grown
B.C. Grown
Green Peppers 2.62/kg
1
99
ea
¢
5
B.C. Grown
B.C. Grown
Yellow Cherry Kohlrabi Potatoes Tomatoes 5lbs
5
340g
1.96/kg
4 89
19 2/ 00 2/ 00 /lb
ORGANIC CORNER
Carrots
¢
3's
/lb
Organic Baby Peeled in Sauce
Taylor Farms
B.C. Grown
ea
Heinz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
500 mL
12"x25' ........................
Cat Food Dish 69 Detergent
1.5 kg .........................
99
8's ...............................
99
2
.......................................
California Cello
Glad
Friskies Stuffed Morsels or Chef Blend
Purex Double Roll
Aluminum ¢ Foil Wrap
ea
6
.....................................
Alcan
79
00 Ataulfo Mangos 2/ 00
Pineapple 2/
ea +dep
Bathroom 69 Tissue
Gallo Pure or
2/ 00 +dep
6x710 mL
Purina Beneful Prepared
Cloverleaf Flaked or Chunk
BBQ Sauce
ea
Cup Noodles
29 ea
3
Hawaii Gold
99
Mr. Noodle
Unico
Unico Stuffed
Pineapple Juice
Tortilla Chips or Salsa
Coho Salmon Coho Salmon
156 mL .....................
¢
Lemon Juice 945 mL ..................
Pepsi Cola
Dempster's Ancient Grains
Tomato Paste
Dole
Tostitos XL Fresh Wild
Realemon
5
Kraft
Stoned Wheat Thin
1
900g All Varieties
Capers Manzanilla 2/ 00 2/ 00 Olives
Pasta Sauce Christie Red Oval
Marshmallows 400g 3 Varieties ...........
365-395g ...................
99
Hunt's Thick & Rich
Tartar Sauce 355 mL .......................
Rice or Honey Nut Chex Cereal
355 mL All Varieties
2/ 00
All Varieties
79
Heinz
Stir Fry 99 Sauce
ea
570g
Pasta
ea
Mexican
99¢
Unico
99
VH
Jasmine Rice
1
1.36L
Tea Bags
5
Bread
ea +dep
Orange Pekoe
144's
Cracked Wheat
99
ea
Red Rose
ea
Texana Thai
2/ 00
900 mL
79
5
Kraft Flanker
1
Sausage or Hamburger Buns
2/ 00
/lb
5.49/kg ................................
Grimms
425g All Varieties
+ dep
Dempsters Deluxe
Chili Con Carne
/lb
Picnic Pork Shoulder
6x222 mL
Stagg
49
7.69/kg ..............................
5
Island Bakery
Tomato Juice
89
5
10/ 00
ea + dep
Heinz
Broth
3/ 00
ea
2 ply 130's
Knorr Vegetable, Beef or Chicken
Coca Cola
100% Recycled
Fresh Boneless Pork Shoulder
ea
Sleek Cans
Cascades
Fresh Pork Shoulder
1
89
49
89¢
Corn on the Cob
1.89L
19
4.83/kg
B.C. Grown Peaches & Cream
Apple Juice
1L
Frying Chickens
PRODUCE
SunRype Pure
Ketchup Fresh Whole Sunrise
5-A-Day for Optimum Health
454g bag
4
2/ 00
¢ /lb
Organic
Green Grapes 6.37/kg
2
89 /lb
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Come in Every Wednesday for our
Secret Super Saver Specials”
“
in all departments
Stock Up Your Pantry
Fresh For Your Family
GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS
BUTCHER’S BLOCK
Heinz Squeeze
2
3
/lb
Facial Tissue
Butt Steaks
2 69 2 99 3 99 5
6.59/kg ..............................
Fresh
Ground Pork
5.93/kg ...............................
Grimms
Garlic Sausage
300g ..................................
Grimms Pillow Pack
Smokies
450g................................
99 /lb
/lb
ea
ea
Butt Roast
3 49 2 79 5 99 7
Smoked Whole or Half
Sizzlin Smokies
ea
375-450g All Varieties .........
Harvest Regular or Beef
Wieners
ea
675g ..................................
Treats from the
SEA
Fresh Hand Peeled
Shrimp Meat
2
79
/100g
Dinners
2
6's-8's
3
200g All Varieties ....
2 kg ............................
4
ea
General Mills Gluten Free
Crystal Light
Drink Crystals
5
2/ 00
23-54g All Varieties .
Kraft
289 ea
Kraft Jet Puffed
3
ea
1
680 mL All Varieties
3 5
2/ 00 79 Crackers 300g All Varieties .. ea
Fresh Wild
Steaks
Fillets
1
99 /100g
2
49 /100g
Various Weights All Varieties
6
2/ 00
1L All Varieties
69
ea
Christie Birthday Cake
Chips Ahoy 2/ 00 Cookies
4
280g ...........................
375g ....................
3
455 mL All Varieities.....
3
3
125 mL ......................
2
19 ea
199
Light Tuna in water
170g ..........................
Bread
600g ..........................
2
ea
64g All Varieties .......
ea
1
29 ea
Dog Meals 283g All Varieties ...
4
2/ 00
4
ea
3
ea
4 1
99 ea
Cling Wrap 30m ............................
179 ea
Sunlight Lemon Liquid
442 mL ........................
1
29 ea
Baked Beans 398 mL All Varieties
Apple
Romaine Hearts
99
2/ 00
Cauliflower Transparent
4
2.18/kg
2/ 00 B.C. Grown
B.C. Grown
Green Peppers 2.62/kg
1
99
ea
¢
5
B.C. Grown
B.C. Grown
Yellow Cherry Kohlrabi Potatoes Tomatoes 5lbs
5
340g
1.96/kg
4 89
19 2/ 00 2/ 00 /lb
ORGANIC CORNER
Carrots
¢
3's
/lb
Organic Baby Peeled in Sauce
Taylor Farms
B.C. Grown
ea
Heinz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
500 mL
12"x25' ........................
Cat Food Dish 69 Detergent
1.5 kg .........................
99
8's ...............................
99
2
.......................................
California Cello
Glad
Friskies Stuffed Morsels or Chef Blend
Purex Double Roll
Aluminum ¢ Foil Wrap
ea
6
.....................................
Alcan
79
00 Ataulfo Mangos 2/ 00
Pineapple 2/
ea +dep
Bathroom 69 Tissue
Gallo Pure or
2/ 00 +dep
6x710 mL
Purina Beneful Prepared
Cloverleaf Flaked or Chunk
BBQ Sauce
ea
Cup Noodles
29 ea
3
Hawaii Gold
99
Mr. Noodle
Unico
Unico Stuffed
Pineapple Juice
Tortilla Chips or Salsa
Coho Salmon Coho Salmon
156 mL .....................
¢
Lemon Juice 945 mL ..................
Pepsi Cola
Dempster's Ancient Grains
Tomato Paste
Dole
Tostitos XL Fresh Wild
Realemon
5
Kraft
Stoned Wheat Thin
1
900g All Varieties
Capers Manzanilla 2/ 00 2/ 00 Olives
Pasta Sauce Christie Red Oval
Marshmallows 400g 3 Varieties ...........
365-395g ...................
99
Hunt's Thick & Rich
Tartar Sauce 355 mL .......................
Rice or Honey Nut Chex Cereal
355 mL All Varieties
2/ 00
All Varieties
79
Heinz
Stir Fry 99 Sauce
ea
570g
Pasta
ea
Mexican
99¢
Unico
99
VH
Jasmine Rice
1
1.36L
Tea Bags
5
Bread
ea +dep
Orange Pekoe
144's
Cracked Wheat
99
ea
Red Rose
ea
Texana Thai
2/ 00
900 mL
79
5
Kraft Flanker
1
Sausage or Hamburger Buns
2/ 00
/lb
5.49/kg ................................
Grimms
425g All Varieties
+ dep
Dempsters Deluxe
Chili Con Carne
/lb
Picnic Pork Shoulder
6x222 mL
Stagg
49
7.69/kg ..............................
5
Island Bakery
Tomato Juice
89
5
10/ 00
ea + dep
Heinz
Broth
3/ 00
ea
2 ply 130's
Knorr Vegetable, Beef or Chicken
Coca Cola
100% Recycled
Fresh Boneless Pork Shoulder
ea
Sleek Cans
Cascades
Fresh Pork Shoulder
1
89
49
89¢
Corn on the Cob
1.89L
19
4.83/kg
B.C. Grown Peaches & Cream
Apple Juice
1L
Frying Chickens
PRODUCE
SunRype Pure
Ketchup Fresh Whole Sunrise
5-A-Day for Optimum Health
454g bag
4
2/ 00
¢ /lb
Organic
Green Grapes 6.37/kg
2
89 /lb
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Healthy Choices In Our
Remember Your Calcium
Sliced
Swiss
DELI
2 Salad 09 1 Edam 29 Cheese Smoked 2 Beef 79 1 539 Cheese
.................................. Tortellini Marinara
49 /100g
Natrel Lactose Free
DAIRY
10% Cream
Island Farms
Sour Cream
Capri
Margarine
250 mL
Kraft
German
Montreal
Philadelphia
1
59
/100g
...................................
Spreads
Simply Vegetable Buy 1 get 90g Sesame Savory Thins FREE 227g ...........................
/100g
ea
Gulf Islands
Organic Coffee
Dream
Non Dairy Beverages
300g ......................
4
2/ 00
946 mL
Super Slim
Rice Crisps 100g .....................
Quality and Convenience
ea
ea
ea
Mustards
4 4/500 4/500
2/ 00
330 mL ...........
VEGA
Nutrition Bars 60g .................
DRY
Sodas 355 mL ............
Fish in Batter
Europes Best
Berries
+dep
5 2/800 229 99 3
49 ea
Dr. Oetker Casa di Mama
Ultimate Pizza 385-410g All Varieties .........
Smart Ones
4
69
LANGFORD 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
We reserve the right to limit quantities
ea
Pasta or Rice Entrées 241-297g Selected Var.
ea
Island Farms Vanilla Plus or Classic
Ice Cream 1.65L ..........................
ea
99¢ 59 Black Licorice 1 Mixed Nuts 179 ¢ Soy Trail Mix 89
/100g
Panda
Trail Mix Bars All Varieties 40g
/100g
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Clif Mojo
5
4/ 00
Deluxe
/100g
Fiesta Deluxe
/100g
.....
Herb
Baked Fresh Daily
500g ............................
All Varieties 600g
Bridge Mix
Simply Natural Organic
High Liner English Cut
FROZEN
Yogurt
Chocolate
269 99 7 19 2
425g .......................
ea
250g All Varieties ........
Olympic 0%, 2%, 5%, 6%, Skim or Natural
BULK
NATURAL FOODS Tortilla Chips
Cream Cheese
650g ..................
For Your Healthy Lifestyle
Que Pasa Organic
ea
454g ......................
/100g
...................................
349 89¢ 69 3 2/ 00 5 ea
1L
Panini Buns
BAKERY
Flax Bread
229 Donette Bites 399 Cheese Cake 49 3 6's ...............................
ea
Powder
ea
270g ...........................
454g
2
39 ea
Assorted Slices .............
ea
Blueberry
Muffins 6's ...............................
Your Community Food Store Locally owned and operated since 1974
AD PRICES IN EFFECT AUGUST 6 THRU AUGUST 12, 2014
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SOOKE
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The Water Pipeline Exhibit opens at Charters
Some of the celebratory goodies at the opening of the Water Pipeline Exhibit. The exhibit runs from August 1 to September 28. Pirjo Raits photos
SOOKE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
The exhibit, at the Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre, opened with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 31. Ray Vowles is on the left, Mayor Wendal Milne on the right. The much anticipated Water Pipeline Exhibit opened to the public on August 1. Many of the invited guests were unable to attend due to the closure of Sooke Road due to a fire. In his opening remarks, Ray Vowles, president of the Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society said, “When we turn on the tap we don’t think of where the water comes from. Good clean water is one of our precious resources.” Mayor Wendal Milne stated, water is something we take for granted. What is so interesting is that 100 years ago the City of Victoria needed a reliable, long term source of water which they found at Sooke Lake. In 1911 they built a gravity flow system through lots of hills and valleys. “Now they can’t even get a sewer system in Victoria. It was an amazing feat,” he said. “There was blood, sweat and I’ll bet a lot of tears.”
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Kathleen Elizabeth (Betty) Robbins died suddenly in her home on July 24, 2014. She is survived by her son David (Julia); her daughter Louise (John Morgan); her daughter-in-law Paulette and grandchildren Carla, Zachary, Emily, Sophie and Sarah. She is pre-deceased by her husband Ralph and her sons Colin and John. The family welcomes friends who wish to gather and remember Betty at a reception in her honour at her home on Friday August 1 from 2-5 pm. Flowers gratefully declined.
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COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 Applications for Artisans: woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901
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SENIORS ACTIVITY Membership $15.00 Monday - Ayre Manor Residents trips. Tuesday & Thursday - Lunch and Bingo Community Hall. Wednesday - Special trips advertised in Sooke Mirror. Friday - Lunch and shopping trips in Victoria, Call Celia, 250-642-5828. Last Sunday of the month Dinner at different restaurants , Call June, 250-642-1521. Pickup at home or community hall. For further information, cal Kay, 250-642-4662
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CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONS Family Owned & Operated OfďŹ ce: 250-642-5598 • Cell: 250-361-8136 www.clarkshomerenovations.ca neilnbev@shaw.ca Service & Installations
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SOOKE FAMILY Resource Society (SFRS) is seeking a part-time Children’s Program Assistant position within the Family Resource programs to provide support, facilitation, and activities for the parents and children’s programs in the Sooke area (av.4-8 hours a week plus sub opportunities). A valid First Aid Certificate and a clear criminal record check are requirements for hire. SFRS follows the CSSEA wage scale. Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to Sooke Family Resource Society, #105-2145 Townsend Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0H3; fax 250-642-7663; attention: Child and Family Services; or email to draymond@sfrs.ca until 1:00pm, August 8, 2014.
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HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
MOVING & STORAGE DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
Food, Crafts, Entertainment and More! Every Thursday Evening until-Sept 4th at the Sooke Region Museum 5pm-8:30
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
BRAD’S HOME CARE
FINANCIAL SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES SOOKE HOUSECLEANING Service. Flat rate $75 for 3 hrs. After 3 hrs $20/hr. Will bring cleaning supplies and great customer service. Call Jenna 250-634-1269.
COMPUTER SERVICES
SOOKE MOVING AND STORAGE Indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. Container storage 20x8x8=$125per.mo. . Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577 BBB Accredited www.sookemovingandstorage.com
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Ed & Faye 250-642-2398
CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535
Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Specializing in heritage homes
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.
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METCHOSIN. SAT & SUN, Aug 9 & 10, 10am-4pm. Tools, quilting supplies & misc. household. 3851 Branson Rd.
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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.
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HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY COURT BAILIFF Sale. The assets of TRIGON TRUCKING LTD. pursuant to a Federal Court Writ of Seizure and Sale CaterPillar 330 Log Loader(s) and more… Saturday - 9 August 2014 at 1100 Hours (PDT). For more info, visit www.jeffersonsauctioneering. com or telephone (250) 9512246 or 1-877-716-1177.
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GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd. Sooke, BC
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From $675 per mo 7160 Grant Rd. West Open House: Sat July 26, 2-4 pm. Fabulous 2 level home like NEW, 2,686 sq.ft., 3 bed, 3 bath. Home Business Location. Attached double garage, landscaped corner lot. Call Shelly Reed direct 250-213-7444 or visit www.shellyreed.com for more info. $499,900. Sutton Group West Coast Realty
REAL ESTATE SERVICES ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia. View at www.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1250-833-1400 or 1-800-2634193. DL#319916.
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250-642-1900 HOMES FOR RENT 1 BR, waterfront, town core. $650/m. 3 br, 3 bath, dbl garage, central, side-by-side duplex, $1000/m. 250-882-6621
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- Economic Development - 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Arts and Beautification - 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO Two suites available for rent: 2 bedroom, deck, ocean views large shared yard $900 per month pets considered 3 bedroom, fireplace, large kitchen and storage shared yard, $1050, pets considered. Both suites recently renovated, 1 minute walk to beautiful Whiffin Spit. Avail. now. Call Julie at 250-888-4807.
SOOKE, 1 Bdrm + office. Lrg, grnd level. c/w f/p, office, lndry rm, storage. Utilities incl, $850 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337
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SOOKEBUSINESSCENTRE Dr. Louis e Morin & Associates OPTOMETRISTS
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Transportation To/From Appointments Light Housekeeping & Meal Preparation Current First Aid & CPR • Criminal Check Available Phone: 250-896-2273 Email: jbliss@shaw.ca
This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca
1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca
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Got news? If you have a news tip or a story which would interest our readers give the editor a call at 250-642-5752 or email: editor@sookenewsmirror.com. Sports, business, community, or arts or entertainment story ideas are welcome. You can even write us a letter. If we don’t know about it we can’t write about it.
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Under clear blue sunny skies, RBC gave away free hotdogs, drinks, cookies and chips to anyone who cared to drop by. The event was in appreciation of the support and loyalty of their clientele and the community that supported them. It was held exactly one year after the fire that devastated their location at 6660 Sooke Road—August 31. Building plans have been drafted, with construction to begin sometime in the late summer.
Investing can seem complicated. Our advice isn’t. Meet Christina Brown, our Financial Planning Pro who’s recently joined the Coast Capital Savings Sooke Branch. As a Personal Financial Planner, Christina has helped customers meet their financial goals for over 15 years. And, like our entire team, she does it all with an approach that’s simple and easy to understand, so you know exactly how you can achieve your financial goals. Whether you’re planning your retirement, your child’s education, or looking for ways to protect your family or business from the unexpected, Christina and our team can help with all your financial needs. Call or visit Christina at our Sooke branch, she’d love to help. Christina Brown 250.483.8986 christina.brown@coastcapitalsavings.com www.coastcapitalsavings.com
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Please send sports tips to Britt Santowski at: news@sookenewsmirror.com
Sooke girls go for gold in the North American Indigenous Games Three girls from Sooke participated in the North American Indigenous Games on Team BC. The games were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. In the final game, Team BC played Saskatchewan. A 6-5 win for BC meant taking home gold. The girls in the picture are Alison Sudlow, Ali Gallant and Mariyah Dunn-Jones. Story and photo submitted by Mariyah Dunn-Jones and Helen Jones
Annual slow pitch tournament in full swing
The Pastor's Pen Wishing everyone a safe and joyful British Columbia Day. A day, full of fun & good times with family & friends. A day of care for our wilderness. A day of care for our children’s future. A day of care for those suffering injustice in our beautiful country. A day of care for those in need everywhere. A day of care and thanksgiving for the many gifts God has given us. A day of prayer that we not be accused of”operator error.”
Larry Rumsby St. Rose of Lima
Britt Santowski photos
The Sooke Invitational Slo-Pitch Tournament was in full swing on the sunny long weekend. Due to the holiday falling on Monday, the paper was put together before the results of the tournament were in. Here are scenes from some of the games.
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
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery
SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net www.sookebaptist.com
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue 12-3 Wed 10-12 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403 SATURDAY SERVICE
⍟ SEAPARC SNIPPET
9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service Pastor: Mike Stevenson
Watch for our FALL ACTIVE LIVING GUIDE in your mailbox!
RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S WORKSHOP
Fall registration opens Wednesday, August 13th
11 + years Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FOR REGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 250-642-8000
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BC Summer Games brings home a bronze in lacrosse A parent’s perspective
I recently had the honour of watching three of our Sooke boys participate in the BC Summer games, in the Lacrosse competition, a couple of weeks ago. Right from the opening ceremonies there was a feel of almost an Olympic style event. The athletes marched in pro-
ceeded by a contingent from the military cadets and the RCMP. The Zones were announced with much fanfare and excitement. Zone 6 Vancouver Island - Central Coast Field Lacrosse team, was given the honour of the last contingent in, and they looked sharp in their
zone colours. In the days that followed, we started playing against the other Zones’ lacrosse teams. The boys played a total of three games in their march to the medal game. One of our boys, Dallas Brooks, played on the Vancouver Island
– Central Coast Team Two. This team showed well, but were unable to make it to the medal rounds. Teagan Knoles and Jack Kendal both played on the Vancouver Island – Central Coast Team One. Their team made it through to the Bronze medal game and were successful in winning the Bronze medal game. The team rallied, scoring four goals in the last three minutes to overcome a three goal deficit and win the medal. The BC Summer Games ended with a parade of athletes in the closing ceremonies. Many smiles were evident from the athletes who sported medals whether it be gold, silver or bronze. All athletes showed pride on their faces enjoying an experience that they will never forget.
Wednesday, August 20 6 - 8 pm Bring your child for soccer games, prizes, ice cream and sprinkler fun!
REGISTER FOR 2014/15 SEASON Win your registration in a free draw. Check our website for more details www.sookesoccer.com Registration on-line anytime! Next clubhouse registration:
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New website provides free training to identify, treat and prevent concussions in young athletes Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Parents, Players, and Coaches now available at Cattonline.com Parents and coaches can now access the latest evidence-based information on concussion diagnosis and care thanks to a new, free online resource: the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) for Parents, Players, and Coaches. Based on the latest research and bestpractice recommendations, this toolkit was developed by researchers with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit at the Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI) at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC).
ately or may not appear for hours or days. Serious complications can include brain damage, disability and death. Parents and coaches
who are educated about how to recognize and treat concussions are better equipped to seek medical attention for children when
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Reader’s Photo of the Week
Sooke News Mirror reader Linda Jones captured this super moon on July 12. This week’s Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Stickleback. We welcome your submissions. Send your good quality jpeg photos to: editor@ sookenewsmirror.com.
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Your Weekly Horoscope CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a late-summer trip makes the perfect finale to a few good weeks of recreation. A little adventure is in your future, so make the most of this opportunity. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to make a few minor changes to your original plan, but other than those minor adjustments there is nothing standing in your way this week.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, once you have your mind made up, it is extremely difficult to sway your opinion. Others will try this week to get you onto their side. But you’re just not feeling it.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Home improvement projects continue to pile up, Taurus. Use this week as an opportunity to get everything in motion and on the path to completion.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, whether you have been lucky or unlucky in love as of late, this is the week for some romantic surprises. Your entire perspective could be turned on its head.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A few more tweaks and your master plan will be complete, Gemini. Now you just need a few able-bodied volunteers to work with you through some of the hard labor.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A small disappointment has you out of whack, Libra. Don’t let it get to you for too long. Family members will help pull you out of a brief funk and get you on your feet.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/ Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be ready to make some really big changes. Forge ahead with the plans you have created, and you will be glad for having done so. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Financial issues come to the forefront of a relationship, Sagittarius. Keep arguments from escalating by being open and honest about all purchases. Things can be worked out together. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/ Jan 20 Few things can wipe away the smile on your face this week, Capricorn. You are in an eternally good mood, and your positivity is intoxicating to others around you. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/ Feb 18 Aquarius, you will have an enormous sense of accomplish-
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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 There is little room for things other than work this week, Pisces. Now is not the time to take on new chores. Save them for later. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUG 10: Justin Theroux, Actor (43) AUG 11: Chris Hemsworth, Actor (31) AUG 12: Cara Delevingne, Model (22) AUG 13: Sam Champion, Meteorologist (53) AUG 14: Steve Martin, Actor (69) AUG 15: Jennifer Lawrence, Actress (24) AUG 16: Vanessa Carlton, Singer (34)
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Your weather forecast for the next FOUR DAYS!
What you need to know about the weather to plan your weekend.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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Mainly Sunny High 18 Low 13
Cloudy Periods High 19 Low 13
Cloudy Periods High 19 Low 13
Sunny High 21 Low 13
Hours of sunshine 11
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Beauty! A happy Eugene Kancair from Gibsons is shown with his 35-pound spring salmon. Salmon fishing continues to one of the pleasures that brings people to Sooke. The waters along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and beyond provide fishers with many opportunities to catch the “big ones.”
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