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In September, 2014 the developer of Silver Spray, Michael Thornton, came before council requesting a Development Permit for the destination resort. At the time he was asked to provide stamped architectural drawing and there was also a question of whether the district could be “flexible” with the permit. Council sought a legal opinion on the two outstanding issues. Thornton was requesting a major change to the plans he had earlier envisioned for the resort at Possession Point in East Sooke. In 2013, council approved a Development Permit for 95 private residence club cottages, including a club, pavilion for commercial and recreational use, parking areas and a wastewater treatment plant and associated landscaping in Area A of the CD3 zone. Then, in September 2014, Thornton proposed a change to the original DP and would
like to replace eight three-storey club cottages with between one to five seven-storey buildings. Thornton also requested a second DP to build one to five buildings referred to as “yacht suites” in place of eight of the cottages. Thornton sees these as seven storey buildings with parking beneath. The change was requested because of the uncertainty of the market. Thornton also wanted the flexibility to convert back to the cottages if there was no appetite for the taller buildings. The developer also has a restaurant, lounge, atrium, Centre of Whale Research, rooftop gardens and a boardwalk in the plans. Council, upon the advice of the district CAO requested architect stamped drawings for the form and character submissions. This was carried out by the developer and the drawings were presented again to council. Other outstanding issues, such as parking and density, will be dealt with at the Building Permit stage.
Thornton also requested, at the October 6 council meeting, to have both DPs carry forward to the future registered owner (Landus Development Group 2014) Inc. During the public comment period, Gail Hall came forward to state that according to the District of Sooke Zoning Bylaw 600, Area A at Silver Spray was allowed only two residential units as it was a commercial zone. “I don’t think this development can be touted as a private residents’ club as this usually invokes fractional ownership,” said Hall. Silver Spray has had a long and complicated history with numerous development plans, each of which never materialized to the full extent as seen by the developers. Councillors Maja Tait, Herb Haldane, Kerrie Reay and Bev Berger along with Mayor Wendal Milne voted in favour of granting the latest Development Permit. Councillors Rick Kasper and Kevin Pearson were absent from the Special Council Meeting.
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our identity separate from the core region. Future councils, I am sure, would participate in discussions and the when you have something material that would be the time to put a question to the residents.”
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‘No’ to Sooke amalgamation question Quinn Yates’ In response to whether Sooke should role clarified put the amalgamation question forward on a ballot ,as other Southern Vancouver Island communities have done, Mayor Wendal Milne said, “Council discussed it and are in agreement we are not prepared to put it on the ballot. The feeling of council was that we are geographically separated from Victoria. In addition we get lumped in with the western communities on various Island Health issues and feel we get the short end of the stick. “Council felt it was important to maintain
Gloria Yates wanted to ensure people understood that her son, Quinn, is a member of the Camosun Chargers. The article created some confusion as to whether Quinn was actually on the team, or was still trying out. People have been donating money based on the fact that he is a member of the team, for the “Adopt a Charger” program.
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Jeff Bateman Three more candidates have confirmed and announced they are running for council. They sent in the announcements in their own words. And they are, in alphabetical order: Jeff Bateman Jeff Bateman has confirmed he’s running for election to the District of Sooke Council. A professional copywriter who has operated a local, homebased business since 2003, Bateman also volunteers as president of the Sooke Transition Town Society and as a board member with the EMCS Society and the Sooke Farmland Trust Society. “I’ve met many spirited individuals through my roles here in Sooke, and I’ve been genuinely inspired by their visions for our community,” says Bateman. “Now I’m ready to engage respectfully with council and staff in addressing our growing pains as a young municipality in a realistic, fiscally responsible fashion. This is already a rare and special place to live, but who knows what we can do for Sooke with positivity, imagination, hard work and good humour.” As part of Transition Sooke’s core team since 2010, Bateman has been networking with a global movement promoting resilient life-
styles rooted in thriving hometown communities. He took a lead role in the recent campaign to add a plebiscite question to the November ballot regarding oil tanker traffic in Juan de Fuca Strait. Bateman was a public appointee to both the District of Sooke Community Grants Committee and the Economic Development Commission in 2012, and was a founding director of the Sooke Slow Food Cycle. He volunteers his time and social media expertise to Awareness Film Night, Sooke Region Food CHI and Ahimsa Sooke Yoga & Wellness, among other local organizations. The 58 yearold’s one experience with politics to date was as campaign manager in Alanda Carver’s 2011 bid for JDF regional director. “My wife Carolyn and I live, work, shop and socialize locally,” says Bateman. “We’ve come to truly cherish this unique, imperfectly perfect little town. Now I’m keen to play a role in the next stage of its evolution.” Kel Phair Kel Phair, recently retired Sooke plumbing and gas service contractor, announces his intentions to run for Sooke council. Phair said, “His goals, if elected... are to pursue what the people want and to approach each and every decision with good old fashion ‘common sense.’ “I believe that every conversation is 51 per cent listening and I have listened, keeping on top of what locals are seeking for our grand community,” said Phair. “North Sooke needs extended domestic water lines to existing residents, fire protection and standardised for quality growth,
Kel Phair which would gain increased tax revenue through controlled development and beautification. With this increased revenue, it will create relief to existing tight budget concerns. Right now the water-main ends at Parkland Road. “Also, the sewer extensions need to move forward with stage 2 and 3. Septic systems in some areas are leaching into our waterways, both fresh and salt water but with the extension installed, we can virtually eliminate serious health hazards to Sooke residents and returning fish stocks. We need to look at sidewalks, bike, running and walking trails, where ever possible and with a financially fiscal attitude. Safety first for our children
and right on up to our seniors. I’d like to see Sooke become a ‘come to’ community with paths for exercise and exploring. I would also, love to get involved on the committee for Parks and Recreation jointly with the CRD to extend possibilities for children, teenagers and young adults in sport and enthusiasm. We need a dog park. Large enough, fenced, with good parking and quality disposal bins for Fido’s surprise. We need to talk about the proposed Tsunami signs. People who live in threatened areas, already know the possibilities and need not be reminded each and every day. They are designed for tourist awareness and that makes sense, so put them where tourist go......right on Whiffen Spit itself.... where they go for a walk and behold the beauty. Make tourist aware. We know already.” Kerrie Reay The nomination papers are filed and the signs are up for Kerrie Reay who is seeking reelection in the November 15 municipal election. Reay is running for her second term as councillor. The past three years
Kerrie Reay Reay has served on the Finance Committee, Chaired the Community Grant Committee, has been the liaison for the Sooke Protective Services, a Director for CREST, a Trustee on the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board as well as serving on the Victoria Youth & Family Justice committee.. Reay feels she has strived to ensure she is well informed when making decisions on council, because decisions made by council impact the residents of Sooke almost immediately. She feels this past council has worked hard at getting their fiscal house in order and keeping taxes down. Reay believes she offers a collaborative and goal-focused approach on council that still
allows for independent decision making and problem solving in a professional manner. Speaking with residents and businesses over the summer and fall and indicates that continued financial responsibility and downtown beatification are clearly on a lot of people’s radar, as is the seniors centre and youth recreation. There is also lots of discussion on small business, economic development and the future of Sooke. Reay believes with the Official Community Plan in place the next council will have an opportunity to set strategic goals for the community for the next fiveand 10 years, “what will Sooke look like in 10 years’, long term, practical and realistic goals for the growth of Sooke; an action plan. Kerrie is celebrating 30 years with the BC Corrections Branch and is a recipient of the Governor General of Canada Medal for Exemplary Service in Corrections. She commutes by transit to Victoria, and since September works half time at home in Sooke. She volunteers doing charity fundraising and is a Director on the Sooke Seniors Housing Society.
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Police Beat On September 24th just before midnight members of the Sooke Detachment were on patrol at “Grouches Lair” off of Sooke Road. Outside of one of the cabins an SUV was checked and determined to have a stolen license plate. Two occupants were arrested for possession of stolen property and the vehicle was searched by the members. The search yielded an immitation pistol, bear spray, a small quantity of cocaine, numerous pills and paraphernalia for the use and trafficking of cocaine. Stolen Cheques were also located. Neither of the persons arrested have been formally charged and the investigation is ongoing. On September 25th at 1230 hours a vehicle check was
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were taken into custody. A female passenger was released at the scene. A trace of cocaine and quantity of marihuana was located. The males remain in custody at the time of this release.
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Scattered throughout Quebec are artisans who manage to maintain the traditional way of the artisan, both in the areas of food and products. It is about small family businesses and perpetrating traditional knowledge —the farmer who makes the cheese, the glassblower or the cider maker. All are artisans who treat their business as part of their life, part of their art. Éconmusée® is a for-profit craft or agrifood business that uses authentic, traditional productions techniques or know-how and in a living environment showcases artisans by opening up their workshops to the public for a unique and genuine learning experience. It is also about being bi-lingual and providing service in French as well as English. One such family-run business is the Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery. On September 30, the Éconmusée Artisans and Work pilot project launched at the farm on West Coast Road with a ribbon cutting and small reception. The Éconmusée Artisans at Work project is supported by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and the B.C. Francophone Affairs program. B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture, Norm Letnick was on hand to extend
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congratulations to owners Dana LeComte and Bob Liptrot. Litnick talked briefly about the economic downturn in 2008 and the economic growth seen in the impact of trade with China. “Looking further east to China… they have a big impact on what we do in B.C…. they are part of the future and with .13 billion people they are looking for more and more of our goods,” said Litnick. He also said being bi-lingual would bring more
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Pregnant? Live in the Sooke area?
When Sooke hosted the Governor General In May 1999, “The Commons” at Edward Milne Community School, with the grey whale skeleton framing this view of our group of dignitaries, formed a “once in a lifetime” scene. The occasion was the 150th anniversary of the first immigrant settler to take up land in British Columbia, marking the arrival of Captain Walter Colquhoun Grant in Sooke in 1849. Sooke has an outstanding history of harmonious coexistence between the two cultures - the First Nations and immigrant Europeans. We understand that the record of welcome and co-operative coexistence between the T’Sou-ke people and the Europeans so impressed GovernorGeneral Romeo LeBlanc that he decided to make the cross-country trip to share in the T’Sou-ke/Sooke celebration. At left in this 1999 photograph is T’Souke Elder Jean Whitford, next is the renowned and eloquent Elder Frank Planes with his wife Bunny, followed
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by the MLA for Esquimalt/Juan de Fuca Rick Kasper with his wife Doni Eve. GovernorGeneral Romeo LeBlanc (in the white shirt and tie) stands alongside T’Sou-ke Chief Jim Cooper, who is followed by Her Excellency Diana Fowler LeBlanc and Sooke Regional Director Diane Bernard. While a historical pageant was performed, representing virtually the entire community, for an audience of one thousand in the EMCS gymnasium, a pair of Friendship Sticks carved by Salish artist Charles Elliott was completing its journey throughout the widespread region. Upon arrival of the
Friendship Sticks at EMCS, Chief Cooper presented one to the Governor-General and one to Regional Director Bernard. Forming a backdrop for the ceremonies were the colourful banners designed by T’Sou-ke artist Darlene George. When one drives now on the newly opened Wadams Way, one sees these same banners mounted along the street, bearing the message designer Darlene visualized: “The two banners depict the non-Native world and the Native world coming together. Although we live in two different cultures, we still live in the same world and become as one.”
While this event took place in May of 1999, a month later the people of central Sooke voted to become a municipality, and in time a Mayor and six Councillors emerged, with the outlying areas of the region becoming a separate component of the CRD, with its governance in the hands of a Regional Director for Juan de Fuca. The Friendship Stick presented to Regional Director Bernard now graces the office of the Mayor of Sooke. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m. BINGO Sr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45 - 3 p.m. Community Hall. Toddlertime 10:30-11, for kids18-36 months old. At the Sooke library, call 250-642-2022 to register.
Fri Oct 10 VITAL VITTLES
Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call Celia 250642-5828 for information. DROP IN HOCKEY SEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. all ages.
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Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5, kids welcome. 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. TRANSITION TOWN CAFE At the Reading Room Cafe downtown Sooke at the Evergreen Mall. This is a free event. Drop by between 2-4 p.m.
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. DROP IN HOCKEY At SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m.
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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 Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662 Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd
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Ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Libray, call 250642-3022 to register. TALK Infant development: Gross and fine motor skills. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 1011:30 a.m. ADULT WALKING GROUP SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.
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. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR 7 p.m.
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Consider where the dollar is going The Community Grant Review Committee is setting down to work to see which community groups will benefit from their yearly grants. All of the usual suspects are there and they will likely receive the same amount as last year and that’s as it should be. Many community groups and associations are dependent on grants to carry on their business. But what should be looked at with sober reflection are those groups coming forward to ask for funding when they are not really local and their mandate is broader than just Sooke. It is after all, Sooke taxpayers who make the money available in the first place. If a society, group or organization can’t support itself without grants in aid, should taxpayers be responsible to ensure they carry on? The district gives out approximately $65,000 in monies to various communty groups. At this latest intake of new applications the committee is looking at new funding requests for $46,000. The applicants are as diverse as a bipolar disorder society, requesting $10,000 and a dialogue and resolution services society requesting $4,000. WildSafe is requesting $7,000 and the Sooke Sailing Assoc. wants $7,000. The Sooke Academy of Music wants $7,000 as does the Sooke Harbour Players. And there are others wanting smaller amounts. Should the District of Sooke have to be responsible for all of these? Should our taxpayer money go to groups with little visibility in Sooke? Should we subsidize everything that comes across the desk? The obvious answer is no. When the economy is wobbly and the future uncertain, council needs to carefuly consider where the dollars are going. Just because it is election time doesn’t mean we need to try and please everyone. There are hard choices to make and council needs to show they are fiscally smart and prudent. The bank account doesn’t need to be drained.
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Oil a slippery slope for cities B.C. Views Every year when B.C.’s municipal politicians get together to preach to the provincial cabinet, there comes a point in the maze of resolutions where things go sideways. Last year it was a misinformed, impossible demand to ban all traces of genetic engineering. Before that they thumbed their mobile phones and denounced wireless power meters. Both votes passed by narrow margins in a half-empty chamber, with many delegates focused on the serious community issues they are elected to address. This year it was a charge led by Burnaby to denounce the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. And this time it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of common sense goes largely to North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring. Here’s part of his address to the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things like roads and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. “Those kinds of things dilute our credibility as an organization. We’re becoming a social policy activist group rather than a group of municipal politicians. “Half of this resolutions book is stuff that’s outside of our purview…. If you want to do social policy, get
your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Burnaby, New Westminster, Victoria and Vancouver were undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled off a jumbled history of refineries in his region, noting that the sole surviving Chevron plant is bringing in crude by trucks and trains because the 60-year-old pipeline is over-subscribed. He didn’t explain how stopping a pipeline upgrade would keep it open, or improve oil safety. Volkow repeated the protester myth that a new pipeline would introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans Mountain started shipping dilbit in the late 1980s. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and others from along the Interior pipeline route pointed out another flaw. If southern cities want to wander outside their mandate to make this gesture, why target only this pipeline and ignore rail lines and highways that cross the same rivers and streams? Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan boasted that after his first court challenge to the National Energy Board was tossed out, his highpriced eco-lawyer found a constitutional angle. Cha-ching! Meanwhile, professional protesters bike-lock their necks to the fence at Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal, and a radical Simon Fraser Univer-
sity professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes that Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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We asked: What are your Thanksgiving plans and do you have special traditions?
We do, we go up our daughterin-law’s in Cowichan Bay.We have Christmas at home with as many family as is around.
Thanksgiving plans are usually dinner with family and friends.
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Flea Beach trees need removing On September 10, the Sooke News Mirror published my letter concerning Flea Beach. My letter called for removing dangerous trees from Flea beach and the addition of a bench. By October 1, the Sooke News Mirror had published four letters from members of the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Society disagreeing with me and supporting their society’s stewardship of Flea Beach. The society chose to protect an adjacent house, a reasonable decision, but refuses to remove the dead and leaning trees that endanger lives and property of the many visitors to Flea Beach. The Sheringham Point Lighthouse Society’s stewardship of Flea Beach wears no clothes. The society is not elected and in Flea Beach serves its own members but not the families of Shirley. I support the society’s efforts directed at preserving our local lighthouse. Dan Adams Shirley
Medical building needed
Last week’s “We Asked” segment posed the important question: “If you could build anything in Sooke, what
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would it be?” As expected, the answers eluded to general structures for recreation, animals or seniors. However, in my opinion, what is desperately needed, yet never mentioned, is a medical building that would effectively serve, not only everyone in Sooke, but the surrounding areas of Shirley, Jordan River, etc., in the case of emergency. With foresight, one building could offer various basic medical services ranging from a emergency triage, diagnostic centre and ambulance station to a dedicated walk-in clinic and doctors’ office, all under one roof. As a public building, this could attract much needed family doctors as overhead cost wouldn’t be incurred by them, thus making Sooke a uniquely attractive area to set up a practice. Given the vulnerability of Sooke Road closures that essentially delay or cut off timely medical attention from being sought in Victoria General, one would be foolish to argue that since the proximity of nearest hospital is within the set provincial standard, all is just fine. One accident, natural disaster or fire closing the only road into Langford is all that’s needed for lives to be endangered. Andre Cleas Sooke
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On Friday, Oct 3 at 6 p.m. we were driving home on East Sooke Road when we saw 12 loose cows coming onto the road. In front of us was at least four cars who just kept driving by like nothing was going on. We stopped and blocked our car sideways so the cows couldn’t go any further. On that driveway, we asked the guy and he reacted with ‘They’re not mine’ so he jumps back in his truck not to do anything. My husband who is a bull rider from Nayarit, Mexico herded them all back into their gate but I couldn’t belive the attitude of people. Like they just keep driving or can’t be bothered to do something. Is this how people are? Our road along with other roads always has garbage on the sides and the funny thing is that i see at least 12 different people walking or running daily and can you imagine not one of them picks the garbage up. Don’t they think anything when they see the garbage? Don’t they think I better pick that up. But again you know the attitude... It’s not mine. Unbeliveable! Now when school was finally on again I was getting school supplies and thinking what a happy time this was. In the aisles I heard two different wives yelling
at their husbands. In the cashier aisle I heard complaining so negative and then behind me was a teacher who blurted out “I am a teacher and no I am not at all thrilled about going back .” Can you imagine people’s attitude. Come on people enjoy your days your moment... we won’t be around forever. If you see a cow out get out of your car, if you see garbage pick it up. And stop being so negative, your attitude is controlled by you. Tina Acosta Delgado East Sooke
B.S. meter required I think the time has come to have a serious, frank, and open discussion about mental illness. I don’t mean bipolar, schizophrenia, or depression; I mean the ruthless drive for personal power and wealth without a moment’s reflection or twinge of guilt in that pursuit. It’s clear to me our Premier and the BC Liberals, and our Prime Minister and the Tories, among others don’t care whom or what they harm or destroy in their insatiable quest for power, wealth, and perks. Part of the insanity is that, as they destroy
all that is good, as they pollute, wipe out, diminish, and erode public education, health care, transportation (i.e. B.C. Ferries), infrastructures, farm land, water and air, forests, and everyone and everything who lives in our piece of the planet, they, too, will suffer; but their overwhelming addiction to power and wealth means they don’t give a s**t. They haven’t given a s**t for a very long time, but not so long they remember just enough during election time, to say the things (and appear sincere) that will get people to vote for them. Knowing where candidates purport to stand on all of the issues is no longer helpful, if their statements don’t actually reflect what they intend to do, re legislation, laws and policies. We need a sociopath and psychopath meter to measure these candidates, sort of like a lie detector test. If a candidate, for example, declares herself a defender of pub-
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Democracy at work I’m writing in response to the editorial written on Sept. 20 about the upcoming ballot questions. I shook my head with disappointment to hear the nearsightedness that was published. How could a council and a ’small vocal group’ be chastised about wanting to A) create and strengthen our democracy and B) try a new tactic to make a difference in the world and government. As the writer points out, a letter from Mayor Milne was sent in 2012,
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but since that letter, Prime Minister Stephen Harper approved another pipeline proposal. So perhaps 8,000 voices from Sooke will have more political influence than a council motion or another letter. One has to try and keep on trying. Not only is it not “pointless” to let the citizens of Sooke have their say, it’s essential to ensure we keep our democracy. One must stand up for what they believe in. Of course, I would love to hear other suggestions that could bring change and action - that would be a much more meaningful editorial. I think the recent events in Hong Kong should embolden us to never take our freedom and democracy for granted. And as a recent Letter to the Editor (Heather Phillips) pointed out - what price would you put on the cost of democracy? I know I would gladly pull out my wallet to secure my future and freedom and have my voice heard. I for one, have never been more proud that Sooke town council wants to hear from its citizens and is encouraging us.
Looking forward to the plebiscite - I know I’ll be Voting “yes” to stop tanker traffic expansion. Amanda Johnston Sooke
Ballot answers obvious
Do our councillors think we’re stupid? On November 15, we’re supposed to vote “yes” on whether we “Support the District… to develop a multiuse community centre facility.” (Sooke News Mirror, Sept. 24, 2014) with no mention of the $1.5 million it will cost. Also, if our councillors would come down from their exalted offices overlooking the defunct golf course, they might notice that one such multi-use structure already exists — on the corner across from the Legion and and Mom’s Cafe. So what is behind the useless extravaganza? Judging from a long list of complaints and wishful thinking in recent years, I suspect it is because some of our senior citizens (of which I’m one, by the way) have been demanding a place
of their own to meet, snack and play bingo. I have long wondered why the spacious basement and ample kitchen facility would not be suitable, even if the space was occasionally shared, in our existing community hall. I think a “no” vote to question #1 should be obvious: why spend money on something we already have. As to question #2 about opposing an expansion of tanker traffic: why not vote “yes” even though it will surely be ignored by our current levels of senior government. Dick Momsen Sooke
Benches appreciated Thank you to the municipality for pruning the trees and installing some benches at John Phillips Memorial Park. The park is beginning to look and feel like a real park. I hope this is just the start of a longer-term initiative to use money from the park improvement fund to improve the park. Keep up the good work! Trevor Paul Sooke
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The Pastor's Pen In the Gospel of Mark chapter 10 we see 3 stories one right after the other. Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce, Jesus blesses the children, then Jesus talks to a rich young ruler. I have always seen these stories from the human issues perspective. What happens when we divorce? How bad were Jesus’disciples for shooing the the kiddies away? What did that rich young man think he was? However, when we see these encounters reported by Mark in a sequense and we turn the tables of perspective and ask what Jesus was trying to teach we could be amazed. I was.
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The rich young man was the most blatant; “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” But we see the same focus when we here Jesus say in chapter 10 verse 9 “What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.”Jesus is pointing to the intended inheritance of marriage. Two become one. It was this way from creation on. When the disiples of Jesus block access to Him, He remonstrates with them saying that childlike attitude towards Him and His kingdom is what all will have who belong to Him. And then he lays hands on them in blessing. And so it struck me that he was giving these children, the rich young man, and the rulers of the people a lesson in what is takes to enter His kingdom. Follow His plan. Have faith in God. Believe in Jesus as the One who came to call us to our intended inheritance.
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SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries
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
Pastor Rick Eby
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in all departments
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GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS
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Juice
5
Grade A Turkeys
1
2/ 00
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Fresh
4.39/kg
All Varieties
Smoked Oysters
Pure Pumpkin
/lb
5
3
85 g
McLaren's
Cook's
Butt End Ham
2 99 69 3 2 Bacon 79 49 6 3 99 99 13 4
7.03/kg ..............................
Fresh Bone In
3
19
/lb
99 /lb
6.59/kg ..................................
Bone In
Rib or Tenderloin Centre Cut Roast Chops 5.93/kg ..................................
Bone In
7.69/kg, Family Pack...............
Ham Steaks ........................................
/lb
8.80/kg, Family Pack.................
/lb
Fletcher's
Rib or Tenderloin Chops Cook's
Gherkins, Onions or Manzanilla Olives
Cook's
Shank End Ham
Regular or Thick Cut
/lb
ea
500 g....................................
Pinty's
Chicken Wings
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2
19
375 mL
Old Dutch
Sole Fillets
1
79 /100g
2
20
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2
99
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5
All Varieties 21-53 g .....
Kellogg's
348 mL
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7
Money's Pieces & Stems
Mushrooms 284 mL......................
+dep
Quaker
Instant Rice Krispies Cereal All Varieties 2/ 00 Oatmeal 340-440 g .............
3
All Varieties 650 mL .....
299
4.54 kg .................
Dole
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
1099 ea
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680g ...........................
Apple Pie or Sesame Bagels 6's ...............................
Betty Crocker
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California
ORGANIC CORNER
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ea
Broccoli Crowns
Celery Spinach
Duraflame
89
Pitted Dates .................................
ea
Arm & Hammer Xtra
Kibbles 'n Bits Giant Fire 99 Logs 59 Dog Food
2
599
Alcan Aluminum
Salad Dressing
475 mL All Varieties
+ dep
Cascade Double Roll
Kraft Pourable
Vegetables
¢
99
12 x 355 mL
Ken L Ration
1 kg ............................
Green Giant
Snack Crackers
2
California
1000
3/
¢
ea
Cat Food
106 g .........................
Miss Vickies XL
6
Pepsi Cola
Friskies
Cocktail 2/ 00 Shrimps
7
ea
Remineralized Bathroom ¢ea Tissue 79 Water
Cloverleaf
ea 700-750 g ...........
Christie
200 - 225 g All Varieties
2
29 ea
All Varieties Various Weights
Dasani
Dempster's
Rogers
325-460 g ....................
120g All Varieties
ea
Dempster's
Sunflower
6x355 mL .....................
Select Varieties
3
6
2/ 00
Tostitos
Stuffing Mix
2/ 00
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Fresh
Coho Salmon Hand Peeled Shrimp Fillets
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10 lb Bag
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Cranberries
Pasta 29 Sauce
Molson Exel
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225 mL ........................
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699
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French's Squeeze
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4/ 00
398 mL
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Washington
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1.89 L
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Royal City
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1.36 L
5-A-Day for Optimum Health
¢
/lb
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1
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6
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2
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Happy
Water 500 mL ..................
Gardein
3 2/300 79 2
2/ 00
Annie Chun's Roasted
Seaweed Snacks
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Seventh Generation
Dish Liquid
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Whole Alternatives Organic
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99 ea
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Stahlbush
2
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On Monday morning, a young black cat with white boots was struck on Church Road. When I encountered it, it was attempting to cross back to get to its home, in Maple Estates. Cars traveling in both directions had stopped, waiting for the cat the to wobble across and get home. On recognizing the cat, I crossed through stand-still traffic, retrieved it, and returned it home. I was moved by the compassion of the drivers in the vehicles that had stopped for this injured little cat. Thank you! Britt Santowski Sooke
Council’s work over last term In order to ensure Sooke voters are informed when casting their ballots at the upcoming municipal election, here is a quick summary of council’s work during the last three years. Positives: Multi-use trail down Church Road and along the first phase of the connector. Sidewalks extended on Townsend Road. Rezoning to allow for Knox Centre expansion. Neutral: Pump track at Seaparc: feels isolated. The access trail has been improved but this probably won’t be good enough to make this area familyfriendly. Should have been in John Phillips
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Cooper Cove looks great at any time of the year. Memorial Park. First phase of the connector: doesn’t add much value on its own and questions have not been answered as to why it was moved from the north to the south of Wadam’s farm. Just more stop signs to contend with, some alarming blind spots, and clearly an attempt by council to “pick the low hanging fruit.” Should be useful once the last two phases of the connector are completed. No round-about yet in front of Evergreen Centre. Little effort to beautify the town core. Negatives: Council cancelling the contract with Lid-
stone and Company for legal services, then paying much more than the contract on an adhoc basis. Loss of key district staff members largely due to micro-management of staff by certain councillors. Loss of the Sooke Triathlon: leadership of both the District of Sooke and Juan de Fuca Regional District share the responsibility. Amending the zoning bylaw to allow gas bars, auto service facilities, car dealerships, and car washes in the town core. Continued attempts by certain councillors to rezone M2 to allow waste transfer sta-
tions. Councillor arguments supporting this are frankly lame. This is a clear case of favoritism. In the meantime the waste transfer station proponent continues to illegally accept garbage. Tom Myrick Sooke
Sooke bylaws not for all I live on the water side of Dover Street in Sooke. For the last two years I, along with my neighbours, have been trying to have Sooke bylaw deal with an unsightly property
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Wadams Way Market gets the green light for a second year
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(Back left) Natasha Fox, 14, Thor Steffes, 11, Travis Whitenect, 13, (front left) Soleil Steffes, 4, Emily Raymond, 10 and Madeline Evans, 4 enjoy some caramel apples they made themselves at the Wadams Way Public Market.
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The Sooke Family Resource Society raised more than $10,000 on the Wadams Way Public Market, Sept. 27. This was the first time the society has hosted a market, which also doubled as a fundraiser. The total amount raised is still being calculated. Money generated through gaming, through the raffle and the 50/50 sales will go toward programs supported through gaming profits such as prenatal programs, the Kingfisher preschool and neighbourhood house programs. Funds raised through other efforts, including booth sales, will help cover costs of the child, family and adult services as well as counselling programs and fund programs for adults with disabili-
ties and acute mental health concerns. Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS) managers Shannon Brower and Fleur Harvey-Kelly organized the event that drew in more than 50 vendors and three food trucks. More than 400 people came to the market that was also celebrating the opening of Wadams Way, 30 years of community service for SFRS and 10 years of services at the Sooke, Child and Youth Family Centre. “It was fantastic for community engagement,” said HarveyFleur., “A lot of people came up to me and said just how great the market was.” With the success of the Wadams Way Public Market SFRS has decided to turn the market in to an annual event. “We really want to thank everyone who supported this from
all the services, vendors and our sponsors who donated money so this could be possible,” Brower said.
One of the sponsors was M’akola Group of Societies who also had a booth at the market. M’akola staff assisted children and adults in making their own caramel apples. M’akola gave away more than 350 apples and 100 travel mugs with coffee from Stick in the Mud. M’akola Group of Societies has recently opened a four-storey apartment building in Sooke offering affordable housing to young adults between 19-31. “Being welcomed into the community was what really stood out for us at M’akola being at the Wadams Way Market,” said Kevin Albers, M’akola CEO. “We are excited about our newest project The Hope Centre, and our newest community partner – the District of Sooke.” The Ta y l o r
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for next year’s Wadams Way Public Market contact Brower at 778-4332023 or email sbrower@ sfrs.bc.ca.
Now opeN 6 days a week WE aCCEpT: • Household waste & garbage • Kitchen food waste • Wood • Construction materials • FREE scrap metal drop off • Tires & batteries • Old paint • Yard waste • Electronics • Fridges & freezers (coolant extraction equipment on site)
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Hours: Sunday 10am - 4pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8:30am - 5pm Closed Tuesday
We’re hosting a bottle drive for the Sooke Thunderbirds Pee Wee A hockey team! Any bottles and cans dropped off would be sincerely appreciated by the boys.
250.642.5297
Visit our website at www.sookeregionresources.com
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Saturday Oct. 18, 10-3 2110 Church Road Michael of Fenian Antiques will be available to give you information about your antiques and collectibles. Suggested donation: $5.00 per item or $10 for 3 items. There will also be crafts and treasures for sale. Items of particular interest: Military medals, old postcards, early silver, early photographs & old coins. For more info please contact Marie at 250-642-5088. Please DO NOT bring: artwork, furniture, gemstones, old newspapers or china sets (commemorative china is OK).
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JEAN ELLIOTT, 82 Jean Elizabeth Elliott, peacefully, Sept 20, with husband of 62 years, Tony and four children, John Janice, Barbara and Patricia at her side. Loving memories with her 9 grandchildren, two brothers, and numerous cousins, nephews, Jean was a Londoner at heart with her cockney humour, she survived the London blitz and evacuation with her two loving sisters, Marge and Judy. A homemaker, working woman and volunteer, who loved dancing, cards and movies.
SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, 1585 O’Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184.
INDOOR MARKET, Oct 19, Community Hall. Garage Sale: Home businesses, Crafts and more. Free Admission. Tables $15. Chantal 250-857-1602
INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca
Memorial services were held, 11 am, October 3rd at Victory Park Funeral Centre. Celebration of Life, 2 pm, October 4, La Mesa, 2456 Cranley Drive, Surrey. Memorials may be made to the White Rock Hospice Society, South Surrey.
TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle Depot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.
CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661.
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Annette MacLean January 17, 1937 – September 20, 2014 It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Annette MacLean. Born in Leeds Yorkshire, England Anne came to Canada in 1957. She married her love Doug MacLean and they moved with their daughter Karen to Sooke in 1970. She loved her walks with our dogs at Wiffin Spit. Predeceased by her granddaughter Gena Planes and parents Rose and Harry Glover and brother Jackie. She leaves behind her LOVES Doug, daughter Karen (David) Planes, grandchildren Craig, Kristie, David, Amanda Milyala, brothers Harry, Brian, Terrance and Gary Glover and lifetime friend Loretta Marshall. She lives forever in our hearts and forever in our thoughts. God Bless.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND: SAT., Sept. 27th, afternoon. Ring by shelf in cooler by cheese @ Shoppers Drug Mart. Please identify and claim at Sooke News Mirror LOST: KEYS on blue strap approx, 5 keys including P.O. Box key. Kaltasin/Glenidle area. Finder please call 250885-1309
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LEGALS AUCTION SALE Notice is hereby given by West Coast Super Storage Ltd, 3220 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K8 that the following item(s) will be open for bids between 9am-12pm on October 11, 2014 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted. • Faith Behan (7090B) – Household Goods • Scott Gow (3018) – Household Goods
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Community Health Initiatives (CHI) Leadership and Development Services
 Expressions of interest are invited from qualified individuals to provide leadership and development services for the Sooke Region Community Health Initiative (CHI) for an 8 month period, ending June 30th. This term may be extended subject to funding and performance.  The primary functions will be to: Provide leadership to ensure the sustainability of CHI, to coordinate the operational activities of CHI, to undertake activities to raise awareness of CHI, enhance its public profile, and build membership, and to develop and promote working relationships with the public and stakeholders.  Please see the full description at http://bit.ly/ZpmAGI
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Creative Services Graphic Designer - Full Time The Victoria News is looking for a skilled graphic designer to join our community newspaper’s creative department. This full time position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in digital media would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Wednesday, October 8 , 2014 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws.
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The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building Certification (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week.
980 Dryland Sort Operators Heavy Duty Mechanics Grapple Yarder Operator Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities.
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Quality with competitive prices for all your home needs. *Installation and repairs of decks, fences *Minor plumbing and electric Ticketed in municipal water, sewer w/exp in carpentry & an eye for curb appeal. Senior & new referral discount. One call does it all. 778-679-4724
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
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SOOKE FAX & COPY CENTRE
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Gift Certificates Available
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Visit Our website (new & improved!)
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CLEANING SERVICES ARE YOU needing a housecleaner? I bring my own cleaning supplies. You can reach me at 250-478-8940.
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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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DAN KITEL Painting
250-216-3095 Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Specializing in heritage homes
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FOOD PRODUCTS
TUNA FLASH FROZEN VESSEL “COLD FISH”
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SUITES, LOWER Sooke: Lrg 1 Bdrm + den grnd floor suite, f/p, laundry room, storage. all incl, pets OK $820 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337
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CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS CONDO PRICE FOR NEW HOME!! 108-6800 Grant Rd. is detached home on a strata Subdivision. “ The Clearbrook Estates”. Strata fees: $117/month incl. water, garbage management. 1330 sq.ft.., 3 beds up, 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, single car garage. PRICE $249,900. Call Daniela Novosadova, DFH Real Estate 1-250-727-8567
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Fabulous 2 level home like NEW, 2,686 sq.ft., 3 bed, 3 bath. Home Business Location. Suite potential. Attached double garage, landscaped corner lot. $499,900. Call Shelly Reed direct 250-213-7444 Sutton Group West Coast Realty
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LOCAL LOGGING company seeking experienced Processor Operator for work in the Sooke
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Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca
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symptoms might connect and maybe have some understanding or something in common. My highest hope for Caleb, my dream, is that one day Caleb will be able to say ‘Mommy, I love you!’.” Walking outside for a photograph, Caleb’s eyes widen as they approach the trees. With wordless wonder he smiles and gazes up t
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following matters: Bylaw No. 596, Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (400-5)
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What’s New! The District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca has information about your community – including: 2014 Local Government Election 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 maybe viewed at www.sooke.ca
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at the tall greenery trying to locate the source of the bird calls. Tightly wrapped in his mother’s arms, Caleb hears his own heart’s delight in the surrounding blanket of love that nurtures this little man’s big world. Donations for Caleb may be made through any TD Canada Trust location, account# 99160-6023677
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The following M2 zoned properties will not be designated Industrial by OCP Amendment Bylaw 596 and will therefore be specifically excluded from having a waste transfer station in Zoning Amendment Bylaw 597: LOT 4, SECTION 65, SOOKE DISTRICT, PLAN 4444, EXCEPT PART IN PLAN 19149; LOT A SECTION 65 SOOKE DISTRICT PLAN VIP69160; LOT B SECTION 65 SOOKE DISTRICT PLAN VIP69160; LOT C SECTION 65 SOOKE DISTRICT PLAN VIP69160; BLOCK 13, SECTIONS 64 AND 65, SOOKE DISTRICT, PLAN 2434; LOT A SECTION 7 SOOKE DISTRICT PLAN VIP78992; and LOT 5, BLOCK 2, SECTION 7, SOOKE DISTRICT, PLAN 2434. Bylaw No. 597, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (600-12) Council directed staff to proceed with a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 600, Sooke Zoning Bylaw, 2013 for the purpose of adding a definition for “Waste Transfer Station” and to allow “Waste Transfer Station” as Permitted Uses - Principal Uses in the General Industrial (M2) zone and, although “Waste Management and Recycling” is a permitted use in the Heavy Industrial (M3) zone, the term “Waste Transfer Station” will be added as a permitted principal use in the Heavy Industrial (M3) zone for the purpose of maintaining language consistency in the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed definition of “WASTE TRANSFER STATION” means a facility at which solid waste is dropped off by relatively small vehicles, loaded into larger containers or onto larger vehicles, and hauled to an off-site management facility for further processing or final disposal.” All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed amendments shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed amendments at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record. Copies of the relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of the District of Sooke, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing October 1, 2014 to and including October 14, 2014.If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the District of Sooke at (250) 642-1634.
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This past weekend, Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society volunteers did their annual brood stock take from the Sooke River. The idea is to increase the survival of indigenous fish. The hatchery raises and releases thousands of natural salmon into local spawning streams from where they migrate into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and into open water. A dedicated group of men, women, and youngsters were able to successfully harvest a good number of mature male and female
Chinook salmon and transport them to the Jack Brooks Hatchery. After it was all said and done they harvested eggs from 30 females totaling approximately 135,000 eggs. With a few more females holding out, the work at the hatchery will continue through the week. The society produces both Chinook and Coho salmon for enhancement of natural stocks in the Sooke River and DeMamiel creek. When the salmon return to spawn in the fall, SSES seine nets a pool to capture live salmon. Chum and Coho are Released and Chinook are put into tanks and transported to the Hatchery to be
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Above, Volunteers from the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society catch their brood stock in the Sooke River.
incubated, reared and then released back into the Sooke River The Sooke community continues to be a premier location for sports fishing for Pacific Salmon. As the volunteers say, “We hatch them. You catch them.” Jochen Moehr, one of the volunteers states, “if we have a fair number of Chinook and Coho - and even some Steelhead - in the Sooke River, it is largely to the credit of the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society. For more information on the society go to: www.sookesalmonenhancementsociety. com/
Sooke soccer players rack up the victories With seeding rounds now complete, SSC is proud to announce most teams ended up victorious over all! The dedication and talent of our youth players and coaches is astounding! Way to go Sooke — off to a fantastic start! U17/18 boys beat Cowichan 4-0. Goals scored by Ayden Ostropolski, Christopher Rowden, Alex Munoz and Taylor Cummings who was playing on permit from the U16 boys team. This prevailing Sooke team has won all four of their league matches. U17 Silver girls lost 2-0 to Peninsula – Sooke Autobots had opportunities to score and a good battle over all. Autobots has one win, one tie and two losses so far in league play.
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U10 Viking Ryan Otteson showing great form on a PK U16 girls beat Bays United 2-1 in a tough battle. This powerful team has won all four of their seeding matches. U16 Boys lost against Lakehill
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5-4 – a valiant effort by all, with an unlucky game decider late in the second half. This dominant team won three out of four of their seeding matches.
U15 Boys lost 3-1 to Cowichan. Andrew Rodd getting the only goal for Sooke. They have one win and three losses in their seeding in the U15/U16 group. U14 girls beat Lakehill in a nail biter game that ended 3-2 for the Sooke Wildcats. Goals scored by Emma Lembcke, unassisted, and Faith Knoles, assisted by Grace Bishop. This dynamic group of girls has won three out of four of their seeding matches despite dealing with many injuries. U14 Boys beat Bays United with a 3-2 final score. Hat trick for Simon Herold - two penalty kicks and a nice breakaway. Awesome goalkeeping by Hunter Broadhurst definitely saved the day. Boys finished their seeding round with 3 wins and 1 tie.
U13 Girls, the Tidalwaves, beat Salt Spring 4-2. Goals scored by Allana Garat, Jaylin Shaw, Brittney Homer. Assist by Mina Louvat, Brittney Homer, and Jaylin Shaw. This commanding team has won all four of their seeding matches. The Sooke Vikings U-10 boys annihilated SaltSpring 10-1. Ryan Otteson knocked in five goals and assisted three others. Ashton Fowler scored a hattrick, Spencer McDonald and Robbie Bligh each scored. Lisa Cup starts this weekend, with league play beginning the following week. Keep up the good work Sooke! Laura Lockhart VP SSC
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Cops for Cancer rider Steve Wright accepts a cheque from Tour de Rock organizer Jane Beddows. Wright raised well over 17,000 by himself. Behind are the riders when they came through Sooke on October 1. $1,154,776. Wow! Need we say more? Vancouver Islanders — from Port Alice and Port Hardy, all the way down to Victoria — this remarkable number is your doing. Tour de Rock is the Island’s charity because without you, we would just be a group of cops and journalists, and one high school teacher, cycling 1,100 kilometres. It is the generosity of people in every community that makes Tour de Rock such a meaningful success year after year. Today marked the final day of the 2014 Tour de Rock ride. The 24 riders took to the streets of Greater Victoria, stopping at schools and wonderful community events along the way. From heartfelt stops at St. Margaret’s School and Thrifty Foods, to
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As I’m driving down the highway toward Victoria from Sooke, Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run is warbling out of my stereo. Bruce is one of my all-time favorite singers and I can’t believe he’s 65. Then again I can’t believe my other favorite, Leonard Cohen just celebrated his 80th birthday. Both of these guys are sharp, very aware and seem to project a healthy frame of mind. I take a right off the highway onto Gillespie Road and follow it to
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The Outdoor Guy: Lessons from the “Boss” the stop sign at East Sooke Road. I hang a right at the stop sign. From the stop sign to Pike Road is 8 kms, then from there it’s about a minute to the trailhead parking lot. On road trips, we used to play “eye spy with my little eye,” one person picks a random object, like a pack of gum and the other person has to figure out what the object is by asking questions. As it turns out by putting a mental puzzle together, not only was I helping keep my parents sanity but we were building our brain by connecting neuro pathways. Grown-up’s play a variation of Neuroplasticity called bird watching and if you’re lucky you may spot a Pacific Slope Flycatcher out in East Sooke Park. After a 10-minute walk from the lower parking lot and bathroom area,
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salmon berry bushes while greeting every Douglas fir, Western hemlock, and Sitka spruce along the way. At the top of this short hike the trees give way to the ocean and the view opens up. At the bottom of the rocky trail, I take a right back onto the main trail which then leads back to the parking lot. I check my watch about two hours total with some pooch play time. I load up the dogs and fire up the van only to hear Bruce belt out; “The highway’s jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive.” While getting out in nature can’t change our genetic code, what it can do is put a seatbelt over our hearts and a helmet on our brain in case we can’t bypass the broken hero traffic jam.
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Wild and cultured: Musing from the GreenMan An Ode to Fermentation October in Sooke is dappled with a rusty palette of luminescent golds, reds, yellows and earthy browns. Autumn has arrived in its full glory, displaying the deep sleep of dying as a beautiful event. Fall is harvest time—Oktoberfest. Preparing and processing the bounty is a time-honoured ‘Thanksgiving’, and a season to imbibe the afterglow of the setting Summer sun. By celebrating the gifts of family, friends, food and drink we express our deepest yearning and appreciation of the good life. It is also the magical season of misty mushroom forays, the tawny rut, and full-on fermentations. It is to this latter art, both wild and cultured, that I pay my respects to in this article. This alchemical process of fermentation is something we human beings have been enjoying the many benefits of since the pre-dawn of civilization. In the invisible worlds beneath our gaze, these miracles of transformation are taking place right within our bodies, the cultured foods we ingest and the effervescent beverages we drink. Our bodies are host to billions of beneficial microbes that help keep us healthy and in a state of balance. Even the permeable cells within our fleshy skins are constantly undergoing microbial metamorphosis with the aid of fermentation. It has been estimated by scientists that the human body coexists with an excess of 100 trillion bacteria in a complex symbiotic relationship that we have barely begun to understand. This is why the ‘War on Bacteria’ is inherently wrong-headed and short-sighted. In his book, The Lost Language of Plants, Stephen Harrod Buhner writes, “Bacteria are not germs but the germinators—and fabric— of all life on Earth... In declaring war on them we declared war on the underlying living structure of the planet—on all life forms we can see—including ourselves.” This recent scientific understanding of our biological symbiosis
serves to cultivate a broader understanding of what human beings have known world wide when we began to ingest these bubbling beverages and foods eons ago: that fermentation is very good for us. Not only do ferments allow us to preserve the harvest, but they are incredibly healthy and have given rise to the creation of culture in our very own kitchens, garages and cellars. Fermentation allows us to forgo the energy-consuming, sparse real-estate of the refrigerator.They give us the gift of inebriation (moderation my friends!) and they are just plain delicious. Current favourites include: stinging nettlecrabapple kraut, plum wine, crabapple-ginger cider, cinnamon apples with lemon-zest and sea-salt brine, carrot wine and fennel beer with an rebooted champagne yeast. My pantry is an lively alchemical lab filled with experimental cultures which I greet every morning at sunrise and taste in the evening to see how far along they have come. One genus of bacteria responsible for fermentation, Lactobacillus has given us the specialized term, ‘Lactofermentation’. This microscopic life form is found on the surface of all plants, humans and animals. It is this bacteria that alchemically transforms cabbage into sauerkraut and kimchi, and milk into yoghurt. Lactobacillus converts sugars into lactic acid, which acts as a natural preservative without depleting nutrients and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria such as E. coli. It promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestinal tract, hence the term, “probiotics.” This pow-
erhouse bacteria is a powerful ally in the mission of eating healthy, sustainable, and locally cultured foods. Cultures are adaptations and creative expressions that are firmly rooted in the living land and brining with salty seas. Every place gives rise to its own cultured ferments. Southern Vancouver Island spawns our own unique home-grown and wild cultivations. Many ancient cultures mythologized the mysteries of fermentation, a kind of death and resurrection in its own right, through green vegetative deities, gods of wine, leavening spirits, and mystical meads of poets and bards. The simple addition of water to honey invites the wild yeasts swarming all around us to “boil” into the original alcoholic beverage, mead, which has been the immortal gift of wordsmiths since time immemorial. Barflies and fruit flies have something in common: they both tend to be found hovering nearby ale and wine troughs. Yeasts, as opposed to bacteria, are responsible for the conversion of the sugars found in fruits, grains and vegetables into wines, meads, melomels, ales, metheglins and beers. Shamans would invoke the ‘spirits’ to enter into their magical brews, and these wild and cultured yeasts would be propagated and protected as members of a symbiotic community, as well as passed down as wedding gifts to the newlyweds. When wine or beer ‘goes off’, we have the infiltration of vinegarproducing bacteria and yeast in an aerobic environment that give us acetic acid. These feral ferments are no cause
for ditching the batch of brew as the vinegar, from the French, ‘vineaigre’, or ‘sour wine’, can be used to preserve, clean, cook with and make delectable salad dressings. This orange-glazed Indian Summer, raise a glass, toast to a culture of kombucha, brew a beer, kraut a head of cabbage in the laboratory of your own kitchens, gardens and fields. Read a book, join a fermentation group, or attend a workshop or two to get you started on the ancient practice of fermentation. In an t
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To help promote the Sooke Harbour Players’ latest production, zombies took to the streets of Sooke on Oct. 5. Afterlife the Musical opens on October 31 and runs for three weekends. Tickets are on sale now.
ShakeOut. Don’t FreakOut. October 16, 2014 Register now at www.shakeoutbc.ca Not If — But When!! The Great BC ShakeOut Be a part of the largest earthquake drill in the world on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 10:16 a.m. The BC Earthquake Alliance, with support from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, is organizing the fourth annual province-wide earthquake drill on October 16, 2014 to enhance public awareness of the earthquake hazard in BC and encourage personal preparedness. During the drill, participants will be asked to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” for up to two minutes in response to a simulated earthquake event. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to register at www.shakeoutbc.ca to be counted in the drill and download materials to learn more about emergency preparedness. Currently there are over 550,000 people registered in BC, including the following: • all Sooke area schools • Municipal Staff • Sooke Emergency Support Services (ESS) members
Register today!
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Village Food Markets
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Village Food Markets
Inside Round Oven Roast
3 14
Fresh
Lean Ground Beef 8.80/kg (All Sizes) .................
3
375-450 g All Varieties ............
375 g All Varieties .................. Grimm’s
Pepperoni Sticks 450 g ................................. Royal City
Pure Pumpkin
4
3/ 00
398 mL Ocean Spray
Cranberry Cocktail
5
99
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2
Stuffing
Kalamata or Green Olives
5
1.89 L +dep
Stove Top
600 g
French’s
3
John Greek
120 g
Cascades Extreme Jumbo
1
99¢
21-53 g
499
250 mL
O Organics
Chick Peas or Beans
4
99
3/ 00
2 roll
All Varieties
Gravy Mixes
398 mL
Growers
Soft Cider
Pepsi
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3 B.C. Grown Fuji or Granny Smith 00 Apples ................. 3 Organic! Baby Peeled 3/ 00 Carrots ........... 3
4.37/kg
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98
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5
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
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99
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48 mL ................................... Sharwood’s
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99 Laundry Detergent
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2/ 00 Cooking Sauces 2/ 00 Cat Chow
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220 kg............................. Tostitos Tortilla Chips 220-320 g 2/ or Salsa 418 mL............
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395 mL ............................ Newman’s Own
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300 California 00 Strawberries ....... 3 Organic! 00 Romaine Hearts ........ 3
Texana Long Grain White or Brown
Rice
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99
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113 g
Reynold’s
Parchment Paper
199
35’
Mincemeat
99
750 mL
Bulk Salted or Unsalted
59¢ 19 Pumpkin Seeds ..... 1 99 Cashews .............. 1 Redskin Peanuts ...
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Raw Shelled
Glad
Cling Wrap
169
30 M
Tribal Java Fair Trade
Organic Coffee
899
454 g
Kellogg’s
Froot Loops or Frosted Flakes
299
320-445 g
/100g
Sesame Glazed
/100g
Dark or Milk
Chocolate Covered Almonds............... Munchy Mix ................... Dried Cranberries
129
/100g
59¢
/100g
Craisins .............
99¢
Licorice Allsorts .............
89¢
Carob Baking Chips ................
49¢
Salad Crunchy Mix ...................
75¢
Dairyland and Village Food Markets are both teaming up to donate money to local schools. We’re proud to offer a full range of high quality Dairyland products and help our schools overcome funding shortages for activities and programs. Milk Money is a great fundraiser everyone can participate
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Dalton’s
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4
680 g
SOS
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475 mL
Dempster’s
454 g
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1 lb bag
2/700
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3 lb bag
Salted Butter
All Varieties
Potato Chips
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X-Large Red Grapes
Cranberries
Pickles
San Remo
499 California Seedless
Ocean Spray
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98
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49
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Paper Towels
2/ 00
Back Ribs
Christie
2/ 00
Dempster’s Signature White or Whole Wheat
9.90/kg
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/lb 8.80/kg
Fresh Canadian Pork
599 250 g 2
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Grimm’s
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99 European Wieners /lb and Smokies
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Village Food Markets
Inside Round Oven Roast
3 14
Fresh
Lean Ground Beef 8.80/kg (All Sizes) .................
3
375-450 g All Varieties ............
375 g All Varieties .................. Grimm’s
Pepperoni Sticks 450 g ................................. Royal City
Pure Pumpkin
4
3/ 00
398 mL Ocean Spray
Cranberry Cocktail
5
99
.........
2
Stuffing
Kalamata or Green Olives
5
1.89 L +dep
Stove Top
600 g
French’s
3
John Greek
120 g
Cascades Extreme Jumbo
1
99¢
21-53 g
499
250 mL
O Organics
Chick Peas or Beans
4
99
3/ 00
2 roll
All Varieties
Gravy Mixes
398 mL
Growers
Soft Cider
Pepsi
1000 399
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3/
200 g
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4 Pak +dep
4
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1
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3 B.C. Grown Fuji or Granny Smith 00 Apples ................. 3 Organic! Baby Peeled 3/ 00 Carrots ........... 3
4.37/kg
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1
98
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340 g
Grocery
Kraft
Meadowvale
2/ 00
Salad Dressings
5
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
2
99
¢ Water Enhancer
99
48 mL ................................... Sharwood’s
Arm & Hammer Liquid
99 Laundry Detergent
2
2/ 00 Cooking Sauces 2/ 00 Cat Chow
6
220 kg............................. Tostitos Tortilla Chips 220-320 g 2/ or Salsa 418 mL............
600
395 mL ............................ Newman’s Own
BBQ Sauce
350 mL ....................................
7
4
2.03 L ................................... Purina 4 kg ................................. Method
Cleaners 239 Spray 828 mL
99
12
.................................
99
299
1
49
99
San Remo, 225 mL
Capers ....................
10 Pak
John Greek
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 kg Dare Econo, 315 g
or 99 69 Shortbread Graham Squares ...
2
1
699
500 mL
300 California 00 Strawberries ....... 3 Organic! 00 Romaine Hearts ........ 3
Texana Long Grain White or Brown
Rice
1
99
907 g
Instant Potatoes
99
¢
113 g
Reynold’s
Parchment Paper
199
35’
Mincemeat
99
750 mL
Bulk Salted or Unsalted
59¢ 19 Pumpkin Seeds ..... 1 99 Cashews .............. 1 Redskin Peanuts ...
B E C A U S E
W E
C A R E . . . . 4 roll
A B O U T Kraft Squeeze 355 mL
O U R
/100g
Raw Shelled
Glad
Cling Wrap
169
30 M
Tribal Java Fair Trade
Organic Coffee
899
454 g
Kellogg’s
Froot Loops or Frosted Flakes
299
320-445 g
/100g
Sesame Glazed
/100g
Dark or Milk
Chocolate Covered Almonds............... Munchy Mix ................... Dried Cranberries
129
/100g
59¢
/100g
Craisins .............
99¢
Licorice Allsorts .............
89¢
Carob Baking Chips ................
49¢
Salad Crunchy Mix ...................
75¢
Dairyland and Village Food Markets are both teaming up to donate money to local schools. We’re proud to offer a full range of high quality Dairyland products and help our schools overcome funding shortages for activities and programs. Milk Money is a great fundraiser everyone can participate
B E T T E R
ea
ea
4
348 mL
ea
1 lb size
99
¢
/lb 4.37/kg
Potatoes 5 lb bag ...........
Dalton’s
Cranberry Sauce
1
98
B.C. Grown Red or Yellow
Royal City
Idahoan
Soap Pads
White 8” Sugar
4
680 g
SOS
Rogers
Mio
475 mL
Dempster’s
454 g
1L
ea
1 lb bag
2/700
99
3/ 00
3 lb bag
Salted Butter
All Varieties
Potato Chips
ea
X-Large Red Grapes
Cranberries
Pickles
San Remo
499 California Seedless
Ocean Spray
Bick’s
1 kg .................................... Miss Vickie’s
/100 g
98
Grocery
Sea Salt
1
Pickled
Red, Yellow or Orange Peppers /lb
49
4
2
..................
7ea6
s, 250 g Herring .....
Dutch Boy, All Varietie
B.C. Grown
49
9.90/kg
2/ 00
99
Bread
5
49 Snack Crackers
Paper Towels
2/ 00
Back Ribs
Christie
2/ 00
Dempster’s Signature White or Whole Wheat
9.90/kg
Mott’s
Clamato Juice
Shrimp
/lb 8.80/kg
Fresh Canadian Pork
599 250 g 2
299
1.89 L +dep
4
99
Dozen
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Inside Round Marinating Steak
Grimm’s
Liver Sausage
8
99
Alberta Beef AA or Better
33.04/kg
Grimm’s Pillow Pack
Grimm’s
Sausage Rings
/lb
99 European Wieners /lb and Smokies
ll e h S e h t in s r e t s y O
FRESH
99
99
Beef Tenderloin Grilling Steak
Fresh B.C. Produce
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Alberta Beef AA or Better
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Made in Store
9 inch Deep
Pumpkin Pies
6 875 g
99 Pumpkin Spice
6 99 3
6 pk
12 pk
2/ 00 12 pk
Made from Scratch
4 2/600
7
2/ 00
250g Tubs
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Sour Cream 500 mL ........ Dairyland Aerosol Real Whipped Cream
400 g ............................
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Raincoast Crisps 170 g
Frozen
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Hash Browns 90 8”
Chocolate Hazelnut
3
69
375 g
99¢ea
Puff Pastry or Pie Shells 255-397g ..............................
299 ea
Chapman’s Premium
Ice Cream
2 L.........................................
Squirrelly Bread
7
2/ 00 600 g
3
Artisan Nut Thins
5
499 ea
Naturally
Silver Hills
2/ 00
4 pak +dep
299ea
Tenderflake
Blue Diamond
99
750 g ....................................
283 mL................................
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Santa Cruz
Organic Beverage
Vegetables Orange Juice
4
Nutella Spread
Green Giant
Old South
2/ 00
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Crisco
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100 g
0g
100 g
100 g
7 Layer Dip
Dair y
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680 g
1
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1 99 5
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Sourdough Bread
Cream Cheese
Dairyland
Homous
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Candied Yams
Regular, Roasted Garlic or Chili Lime
29
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Dairyland
Honey Ham Roast Beef
Muffins
Dinner Buns
Cookies
Deli
Plain or Garlic
White or Whole Wheat
Ginger Snap
/100g
120 g
Pacific Foods Organic
Broth 946 mL
5
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We’ve extended the savings.
BC Earthquake Alliance and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) are working together to present Canada’s largest earthquake preparedness drill on Thursday, October 16, at 10:16 a.m. The province has officially proclaimed October 16 as ShakeOut BC Day. Register now and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to register at www.shakeoutbc.ca. “Participating in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut is an excellent way for your family or organization to prepare to survive and recover quickly from a big earthquake – wherever you live, work or travel,” said Miranda Myles, Co-chair of the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. “Preparing for an earthquake should begin long before the ground starts to shake,” said Bill Adams, Vice-President, Western & Pacific, IBC. “To make sure you are prepared, participate in the BC ShakeOut drill each and every year, and have an emergency plan in place. Keep a survival kit to ensure that you and your family are protected for at least 72 hours.”
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