Sooke News Mirror, October 22, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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Council gave first and second reading to Bylaws 534 and 535 and a public hearing will be scheduled. This is in regard to Sun River Development Exchange of Lands for School Site. This will finalize the negotiations between the District of Sooke, Sun River Estates Ltd. and School District #62. In 2004, the three parties entered into a School Site Agreement for the provision of

lands for a school site. In 2010, the District of Sooke initiated an application to the ALC to facilitate the relocation of the proposed school site. Sun River wants to develop the old school site for residential uses and in exchange for its development it will make a cash contribution to the District of Sooke of $400,000 and will also transfer the district lands back to the district. School lands will be transferred back to School District 62. The school site will also have a

playing field when a school is built. The $400,000 to be paid to the district will be earmarked for sporting activity. “It’s a good deal, it gives us raw land and money… it’s good for everybody,” said Mayor Wendal Milne. The only opposing vote came from Councillor Herb Haldane who said the public had no say in this matter and while the process looked “transparent and above board” it was done in-camera. He said the public hearing which will follow

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will deal only with land use matters and not the monetary aspect of the deal. (In-camera meetings are held for personnel, economic and legal issues). “Why take a piece of real estate with five metres of fill which is of no value to us,” said Haldane. He thinks $400,000 is not enough and there should have been two playing fields in Sunriver. He also stated that some people who purchased property in Sunriver did so because they thought there would be

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playing fields built. Milne said in recent discussion leading up to the deal there was always an issue of the cost of developing the playing fields. He said there was full consultation with community groups and at the end of the day they were not interested in having the playing field located there. Councillor Rick Kasper said it was clearly indicated that previous arrangements were not in the interest of either party.

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An attempt to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow for a waste transfer station on properties in the Idlemore and Kaltasin Road area never got third reading. On October 14, a public hearing was held to gather public input on the proposed amendments. Residents and business owners came forward to oppose the amendments to Bylaw 596, OCP Amendment Bylaw which would have seen a number of properties that are zoned General Industrial (M2) go from Community Residential to Industrial. Bylaw 597 would have seen an amendment which would included definition of “Waste Transfer Station” and would have allowed such in all properties zoned M2 and M3 (Heavy Industrial). There are eight properties which would have Industrial zoning. Overwhelming opposition from members of the public was shown in both oral submissions as well as written submissions to District of Sooke council. Many of their comments were concerning the fact that the transfer station in place was operating without proper authorization and zoning with no input from area residents. Mayor Wendal Milne was extremely irate when the waste transfer station first began operating as he had told them they would not be allowed to carry on their business as the property was not zoned for it. When Milne was away, the business got approval to go operate. Bylaws 596 and 597 were rescinded in July because of “errors” in dealing with Idlemore and Kaltasin Road properties and it came back before council in September when Mayor Milne made a motion to reconsider under section 131 of the Community Charter. This motion was defeated. It went ahead and the first public hearing and subsequent proposed amendments were to allow Continued on page 3

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It has been reported that Video to Go has been for sale and owners Bryan and Susie are looking to pursue new endeavors. The grapevine also reports that the Razu welding building has been sold.

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Mark Whiteson has stepped forward to run for District of Sooke council, In his own words: “My name is Mark Whiteson, and I am seeking the taxpayers’ approval to be your representative at the District of Sooke council table. I plan to bring my more than 20 years experience in the private sector, with variedsized companies such as Universal Music and Sprott-Shaw in a variety of business roles, to the council table. My experience in marketing, sales, and managing budgets in the private ...sector are all assets I believe will be of great value to our great town, governance, and ultimately you, the taxpayer. After having had the privilege of living in several cities around the globe, including London, England, and Toronto, I moved to Sooke eight years ago and have made Sooke my home. I worked for two years at Worklink in Employment Services and presently I am a partner in a local Sooke small business. My platform is very simple - taxpayers’ money should be spent

on what we need not what we want. We don’t have unlimited money. There is only one place to get money for the day to day operations and the projects that the people need and or want, and that is from you, the taxpayer. We must spend it properly on the necessities first, before we even consider spending one penny of taxpayers money elsewhere. People work hard for their money and don’t want to see it wasted on items lower down the list, or projects that only benefit small special interest groups and not the broader community at large. Only after we have the fundamentals sorted out properly, should we begin to consider the extras. One of the primary goals of local councils is to ensure safety and security of its citizens and provide basic infrastructure such as roads, sewers and sidewalks. To that end, we need to have 24-hour effective policing, to keep our community safe, and reduce property crime. We need to work with the police to ensure that we can achieve this most basic of goals. Taxpayers have heard about the need for sidewalks in key areas for the last two elections and all we see for that is some refurbished sidewalks in front of Village.” The election is being held on November 15. Advance polls will be open on November 5 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sooke Community Hall.

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the business to continue. All through the processes, Mayor Milne and Councillors Maja Tait and Kerrie Reay were opposed. “It’s clear to me and our lawyer that this is contrary to our existing bylaws… to blanket zone all M2 properties when contrary to our bylaw is unconscionable to me… if it continues we have a little thing called anarchy,” said Milne at the October 14 public hearing. Councillor Tait stated, “it looks like someone’s just getting a deal from their friends on council.” Opposition comments from residents included: removing of

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Community Residential designation would limit growth; impacts of garbage leaching, rats, vermin and odors; perception of favoritism and ignorance of the law by legalizing an illegal act; an unfair playing field; and decrease in property values. Cindy Humphrey came before council and said, “everyone wants the law enforced. If (councillors) can’t understand the bylaw, I’m not secure about their ability as councillors.” Mayor Milne said he supports the need for at least one more waste transfer station in Sooke, but said it would have to be site specific. “If it was legal, Mr. Arden should have applied for a busi-

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Police give chase to stolen truck Early Sunday morning, October 19, a Chevrolet pickup truck with a boat and trailer was stolen from a residence on Anna Marie Road. At 5:30 a.m., the Sooke RCMP received a call from a citizen concerned about a suspicious male near the McDonald’s drive-thru on Sooke Road. The concern was that the male may be intoxicated and the truck and boat he was towing was probably stolen. Patrols were made for the vehicle and it was promptly located, but the driver refused to stop for police, striking the police car in the initial attempt to flee. A pursuit ensued through the Whiffin Spit area of

Sooke. In the process the boat trailer became dislodged from the trailer hitch, and was dragging on the pavement, being towed only by safety chains. The suspect turned onto Sooke Road, other members

of the Sooke detachment and Westshore detachment were waiting near Otter Point Road. A spike belt was deployed flattening the tires of the truck. However, the suspect continued. Nearing the area of Sooke

elementary school the truck was blocked in by responding officers, and the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was arrested. Follow up to the theft was conducted, resulting in the arrest of a second male suspect. Two 17-year-old males were charged with theft over $5,000. The driver faces additional charges of Flight from Police, Dangerous Driving, Impaired Driving, Driving over .08, and Breach of Probation under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. There was minor damage from the chase to a Sooke detachment patrol care. No officers were injured.

Reporting Back: “A GP for Me” forum One Year Later A renewed emphasis on building Healthy Communities has seen municipalities in B.C. and across Canada taking a more active role in creating communities that support their citizens and afford them a high quality of life. In Sooke, a Community Engagement Forum entitled “A GP for Me” was held in December of 2013, jointly sponsored by the Sooke Region Community Health Initiative (CHI) and the South Island Division of Family Practice. The aim of the forum was to assess the need for primary health care services in the Sooke Region, including the need for family physicians. The forum was well attended by community members, elected officials and professionals interested in forwarding the health of our community. Following the success of this forum, the Primary Health Care Services Working Group was formed, with an agreement to meet for one year in order to create an action plan to identify and address health care service gaps and priorities in the Sooke region. This working group has brought together diverse organizations to tackle complex problems; including members from CHI, the West Coast Family Medical Clinic, the South Island Division of Family Practice, Island Health and the District of Sooke. Addressing the health and social needs of community members is an important factor in building a community that is able to grow and prosper. By working to

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beds is currently pending. The Integrated Health Network (IHN) (a nurse dietitian and social worker embedded in the Westcoast Medical Practice is in jeopardy as a result of Island Health funding shortfalls. IHN serves over 2,500 people in our region managing pain, diabetes, advance health care planning, falls prevention, sleep problems, anxiety and depression to name a few. This function is critical to our community. Our group has met with and advocated for continued support of the IHN. • We have identified the importance of the rural subsidy provided to doctors in Sooke for the purposes of providing locums when physicians are away. The funding is in jeopardy and the committee has been working to maintain this funding. • This District of Sooke entered into a service agreement with CHI in the amount of $17,500 to support their activities in the promotion of community well being. Through the group efforts, we were able to obtain matching funding from Island Health. We will be holding a Reporting Back Forum: Everyone is welcome, come discuss the achievements and future plans. When: Saturday November 1, 2014 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Prestige Best Western. Wendal Milne Mayor

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Proposed setbacks irk Hicks Social and economic tsunami could result from changes Pirjo Raits

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Over the next 200 years, water levels are expected to rise two metres and because of that estimate, the B.C government is recommending changes to building codes and regulations. In an amendment to Section 3.5 and 3.6 - Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines, the government asked for comments from the Capital Regional District on proposed changes to setbacks in areas with may be susceptible to tsunamis, storm surges, steep properties and dikes. Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Mike Hicks is not happy with the report presented to the CRD Board. “The report says property in the Strait of Georgia can keep the 15 metre setback, but property in a tsunami zone it’s 30 metres,” said Hicks. Hicks said they are using a standard asso-

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ciated with the Alaska earthquake in 1964 in Prince William Sound. Hicks said there was no reported damage in the Juan de Fica, including Port Renfrew, Pacheedaht, Jordan River or Gordon’s Beach from the 1964 tsunami. “We’ve never had a tsunami here,” said Hicks. He feels the 30 metre setback is completely unreasonable as is the five metre Flood Construction Level. What this would

mean is that in case of fire or damage, a home or building could not be rebuilt with the previous setbacks if these recommended changes come into effect. “At most, I believe that the few JDF residents affected by the possible rise of global sea levels will be able to raise their foundations, design tsunami resistant break away foundations or create dikes in Port Renfrew. Currently we use professional geotects and engineers in the JDF to

advise, case by case, property by property the best way to counter the power of the ocean. I think we should continue this practice rather than adopting the general regulations suggested by the provincial government which will cause it’s own economic and social tsunami,” said Hicks. At this point the government is only asking for comments from various governing bodies.

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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

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CANADIAN LEGION 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. Indoor Market Sooke Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. For tables call Chantel 250-857-1602.

Mon Oct 27 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. DROP IN HOCKEY At SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m.

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Today it may be aerobics or any of a variety of specialty classes, but back in the 1960s they were called plain old “KEEP FIT” classes. The classes were taught by Myrna (Mrs Rod) Sullivan, and at that time took place in the gymnasium of Edward Milne Secondary School, which predated the fine gymnasium of today’s Edward Milne Community School. We had a lot of fun, and it was kind of neat to see this photo turn up recently, sent by one of our Jordan River friends. This was our volleyball group, and it allowed young mothers from Sooke and Jordan River to get together for a little boisterous activity interspersed with catching up on neighbourhood gossip. It’s been a challenge, though, to try to remember everyone’s names from nearly 50 years ago, even though

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Show respect for council candidates We’re in it now - the run up to the election on November 15. The signs are up and the candidates are door knocking and waving at cars and doing whatever they need to do to get their message out. But what is the message exactly? Of course we all want fiscal management, attainable priorities and less traffic on Sooke Road. Those are the givens, the obvious platforms. What is not obvious is how many of the election “promises” are going to be accomplished. There are legalities and processes which are necessary and required. It’s not as simple as saying ‘I’m going to....’ What we need is someone who can lead by example. This applies to councillors as well as the mayoral candidates. There are years of experience and a proven track record by the incumbents. It isn’t an easy job and past performance should speak for itself. What you’ve seen is what you’ll get. New candidates can bring a new and fresh perspective to the council table. We need to show respect for all of the candidates, for their right to run and their willingness to give of their time for the community. Election signs shouldn’t be tampered with and defaced. If anyone is unhappy with a particular candidate, show that at the voting booth. Put your “X” next to the name of the candidate you want to see around the council table. In such a tight race that this is shaping up to be, allow everyone to have their say. If they are talking the impossible or making promises they can’t keep, that will show. The electorate is pretty smart - they won’t be swayed by promises that can’t be kept. It’s now only 25 days until we get to choose and there are two opportunities to question the candidates, one on October 30 at the Sooke Community Hall and one on November 4 at the Prestige hotel. Come out and hear what your candidates have to say and see how they respond. It’s your chance to see each of them in action.

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Fletcher wrong about tanker risk I am responding responding to Tom Fletcher’s opinion piece of October 8, 2014 (Oil a slippery slsope for cities) criticising the resolutions passed at Union of BC Municipalities conference and his attack on the motives of our representatives. Mr. Fletcher’s only message seems to be to belittle and mock the democratic process and to poke fun at a very serious attempt by the representatives of B.C. citizenry to assert control of decisions around their own local economies, and the quality of our air, water and land. Clearly Mr. Fletcher believes we local citizenry, who will be in the firing line when a major bitumen oil spill takes place off our coast or in our waterways, should just stay quiet and wait for the infallible mandarins in Ottawa bring down their decisions from on high. We are supposed to just sit meekly by and accept Ottawa’s decision for how much risk we in B.C. should bear, how much economic damage we should tolerate and how much environmental devastation we should accept. Firstly to educate Mr. Fletcher and demolish the “not our jurisdiction” argument. The Local Government Act, Chapter 323, under paragraph 2(d) of Part 1 — Purposes, Principles and Interpretation, Purposes of Regional Districts lists “fostering the current and future economic, social and environmental well-being of its community” as a clear Municipal purpose. Secondly, bitumen loaded oil

tankers and pipeline spills and accidents very clearly represent a serious threat to all three, especially for coastal communities like Sooke and Victoria. Burnaby, Vancouver, Kitimat and several other municipalities get that. Mr. Fletcher sadly, does not. These threats to our communities are very real and indeed we have already seen pipeline disasters in British Columbia. In August 2000, a Pembina Pipeline Corporation oil pipeline ruptured and spilled roughly one million litres of crude oil (6,300 bbl) into the Pine River, which flows into the Peace River. Although the spill occurred 110 km upstream of Chetwynd, the town’s water supply was contaminated. At the time of the spill, the river was the town’s only municipal source of drinking water, and it had to stop using river water for a number of years. Residents also had to discontinue the use of many groundwater wells near the river. Kinder Morgan has been responsible for 500 oil pipeline incidents since 1997. The existing Trans Mountain pipeline has experienced four significant spills since Kinder Morgan took over operations in 2005: one at Sumas Mountain, one in Abbotsford, and two in Burnaby. A large pipeline rupture on the Fraser or Thompson, would not only devastate riverside communities but would have a huge ripple effect right here in Sooke because of the damage to salmon stocks and habitat. The proposed new Kinder Morgan

pipeline terminating in Burnaby will lead to a six fold increase in bitumen oil tanker carrying shipping traffic right past Sooke. History tells us a tanker disaster on the Strait of Juan de Fuca during our lifetimes is inevitable. The damage to our beautiful and economically valuable coast and to coastal communities like Sooke would be devastating and last for many years. Instead of being actively involved in local democracy, Mr. Fletcher would have the people of B.C. and their local municipal representatives act like frightened serfs occupying their respective corners of the feudal “kingdom” owned by the Feds in Ottawa, waiting for their lords and masters to determine their fates. The people of B.C. will not allow that scenario to happen. We must assert local control of our own air, land and water; for the good of the economy, our health, and our environment on which we and future generations all depend. The upcoming municipal elections are our opportunity of ensuring B.C. never provides the so called “social license” to the pipeline companies to do to us what they did to Chetwynd. Please get out and vote this November and also vote on the Oppose Oil Tanker Expansion plebiscite question. Dr. Roland M. Alcock Sooke

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Any activity is invasive I must take issue with the headline “JdF Society loses land...” Firstly, I don’t believe you can “lose” something you never had. Secondly, I wonder if people are aware that 98 per cent of all of the land in B.C. is owned by the government, leaving a very small portion of land on which to build houses and commercial. Keep in mind, please, that someone developed the land upon which you live, and someone will develop the land upon which your children and theirs will live. A few people have been put out by not being allowed to ride their horses on land they never owned. You also say in your story that “non-invasive” activities include horse back riding. This activity is very damaging to the forest, as it seriously compacts the soil. Almost any human activity can be considered invasive. Allison J.M. Barber, Otter Point

No difference between old and new I note with some degree of concern your thinly veiled attempt to create a divide between what you describe as old and new Sookies rather than focusing on Sookies as tax payers.

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I am curious to know where this dividing line would fall; is it one, five to 10 years of being a Sooke resident? You go on to state that “it’s not just the old boys’ network anymore” last time I looked there were three sitting women councillors or are you trying to imply that they are part of the old boys’ network? They might strongly disagree. The value attached to “old Sookies” with their history and experience should be embraced not demeaned. J. Bedford Sooke

Slow down on Whiffin Spit Road I live near the top of Whiffin Spit Road. My close neighbours beside me and behind are lovely family people with kids and pets, best people and I’d be sick if anything happened to them because of your bad driving. About half way down my property there is a traffic sign warning drivers to slow to 40km as they come to the intersection at Wright Road. Every few hours cars honk their horns as deer cross the road. Since they have to slow down anyway, my first question is why the need to honk? Just do what it says and slow

down. On Friday my cat was hit by a car. Surviving minus an eye now but when I was standing at the end of my driveway on October 10 awaiting my ride to the vet, a woman in a green bronco type truck was speeding towards a young fawn that was crossing. I waved frantically. She smiled and waved back then slammed on the brakes just in time to avoid a nasty impact on wet roads. There are no sidewalks at my end and with Whiffin Spit being an Indy race track for the frustrated, behind schedule, distracted drivers, my neighbours and I put our lives on the line to place garbage and recycling at the road, not to mention trying to accomplish lawn care. I have on a few occasions, when confronted with the aftermath of charging steel colliding with living tissue, stood out there with my cell and recorded my speeding Whiffin area neighbours as they talk on their phones, drive down the middle of the street, yell at their kids and speed. It is quite entertaining. Alas, I don’t really want anyone to die just because I enjoy the show. So how about speed bumps on Whiffin, the same as Wright Road? Or an infuriating roundabout perhaps? Maybe the RCMP could park

behind my hedge and ticket their hearts content. I’ll provide coffee. I would love to hear opinions on a roundabout vs speed humps on Whiffin to slow the traffic. Of course recording a death would be quite fortunate for advancing these propositions. For those who wonder who would want such a contraption on Whiffin Spit... I’m the one you see dragging the bodies of the deer you’ve hit off the road. I want any available way to slow you down. So if you hit an animal near the top of Whiffin please stop and help. You may never speed again if you had to carry a bleating crying animal off the road and watch it die. E. Harrison-Clarke Sooke

Cyclists in danger I live in Colwood, but I drive the # 61 Sooke bus daily Monday to Friday. My concern is the 3700 block of Sooke Road to approx. the 17 Mile House, into Sooke and out of Sooke. I cannot tell you the terror of coming around a corner, driving a double decker full of passengers and have one of these fools in your lane doing 20 km/h, or having an oncoming vehicle crossing the double solid

line trying to avoid another another one of these fools in their lane. I’m sure it will not be a cyclist that will be killed or injured but some poor motorist trying to avoid them. I cannot believe that people are cycling along Sooke Road at rush hour. It would appear that their spandex has cut the flow of blood to the brain. Joe Hronek Colwood

Garbage container needed A big thank you to the person/persons who on a daily base pick and clean up the garbage that has been thrown all around the garbage container in front of the high school during the night. How about replacing the exciting one with a animal/bear proof garbage container? That would once and for all solve the problem. Lis Johansen Sooke

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Fires bug neighbour Three years ago, I owned my mobile home in Guardian Village on Grant Road. When I lived there, it was kind of peaceful and pleasant park to live in until some neighbours to the left of me moved in. Things were going okay, until the lady started having fires in her back yard and close to the giant fir trees that separate our park property from the people in behind us. Bylaws do not exist in this town. I have called the fire chief many times and he would show up, and tell her to put the fire out. No warnings, fines or anything. Three days later, she would light up the back yard again with her fires from burning couches, futons, mattresses, construction site debris and many more dangerous chemicals that polluted the air. She did not care how high this fire got, as soon as it started going she would go inside. Again, I would phone the fire chief and he would arrive and same thing again, he would tell her to put the fire out and of course, no warnings or ticket. The fire chief told me that this was not his department, it was up to the Bylaw officer to deal with it. So I called the bylaw officer and talked to her, she told me to send pictures, so I did, and the bylaw officer came over once and that was it. The bylaw officer did not pursue this issue, so my neighbour, once again lit the back yard up with her fires. I called the fire department on this lady five times and nothing was ever done. So as we can see Dan Tennant, you are absolutely right that the Sooke bylaws are not for all. They are for certain people and certain people only. So ask yourself, what are bylaws for if nobody wants to do anything to enforce them? Look at when people dump their garbage and crap on other people’s property, the bylaw officer and the police won’t do anything. Police ask for pictures and license plate numbers, but they don’t do anything about illegal dumping. Again, what are bylaws good for if they

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All about sharing In response to Martha Moore (letter Oct. 15). Last year the Seniors’ Drop in Center spent considerable time and effort to produce a Visioning Document for mayor and council, a document that is available to anyone who wishes a copy. Perhaps Martha should obtain a copy, she would learn it has always been all about sharing. The document is very clear. Carol Pinalski Sooke

Just kids playing To whom it may concern, my apologies as I’m very disappointed with some of our community members and don’t mean to come off disrespectful.

So, here’s my little rant. I personally have lived in Sooke for nearly 29 years. I moved here with my mom into the only trailer park on Kaltasin Road when I was one-year-old and have grown up down on Kaltasin for most of my life. Now with that being said, I have children of my own and yes, I still live down here. Now our respectful little neighbourhood has begun to turn its ways. My children, along with the rest of the neighborhood children, have been given the boot and not very politely I must add from the trailer park down on Kaltasin. Their reasons are due to no children living in the park so why should we allow it? So it’s rude to let our children ride through on their bikes not doing any harm or damage and apparently even walking through to go to the beach (it’s the closest and safest beach access for the children) is now causing grief. To which they are yelling and cursing at our children, threats

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of calling the cops and harming them for trespassing. I’m sorry, but this is uncalled for. I understand it’s a private park but why now? Why all of a sudden? (Even the cop I dealt with said there’s nothing nobody can do if they’re not causing harm, there’s no issue). The kids aren’t doing any harm, it’s just a safe place to go in the neighbourhood, a safe point for us parents to give a little leeway. With all these child abductions happening it’s such a secure place to let our children learn the roads and other safety of life. Dawn Davies Sooke

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BUTCHER’S BLOCK

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Fresh

Chicken Breast Back Attached

9.69/kg

12 Christie

Chicken Legs Back Attached 5.71/kg ..............................

Fresh Boneless, Skinless

Chicken Breast

/lb

Smoke House

6 Turkey Burgers 99 10

/lb

375g................................

Franks

3 Pack Butterball

Grimm's

Cold Cuts

7 Varieties

175g ...........

450g ...........................................

Butterball Less Salt

Bacon

Bacon 3x350g .........................

Butterball

852g ...........................

/lb

5.46/kg ..................................

15.41/kg .................................

2 99 12

2 Pack

Granny's

Fresh

Snapper Fillets

/100g

1.5L

3.78L ............................

Heinz

Capri

Canola Oil 3L ..................................

499 ea

Bread

4L ................................

Candied Salmon Nuggets

/100g

Shrimp Meat

ea 24's ............................

/100g

649 ea

White Rice

Coffee

12x790g

799

General Mills Honey Nut

Real Mayonnaise Raisins 890 mL ........................

99 ea

Everything Bagels 6's ..............................

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

Cheerios 99 Cereal

Smartfood or

2/ 00

220-300g ..............

Kraft

Miss Vickies XL

685g ...........................

579 ea

Classico

Munchi Mix

269

1.36 kg

Pasta Sauce All Varieties 650g ....................

Kraft Bulls Eye

BBQ Sauce

Cheerios Cereal 1 kg .............................

99 ea

All Varieties 425 mL .................

3/ 99

Unico Oven ready

Pepsi Cola Cranberry 99 3/ 2/ 00 Cocktail ea 3L ................................

+dep

BULK FOODS Banana

Chips.......

6x710 mL .......

Kraft

12x1L

89 ¢

each or

/100g

139

12x225g

Assorted Sours..................................

Unico

1000

/100g

All Varieties

+ dep

796 mL ..................

each or

Tomatoes

Spongetowels Choose-a-Size

2/ 00

12x370 mL

Blueberry Blast Trail Mix ..........................

/100g

Paper Towels 6's ...............................

699 ea

Steakhouse Pieces & Stems

Evaporated Milk

Dinner

Pacific

Macaroni & Cheese

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

All Varieties

Ocean Spray

SunRype Blue Label

each or +deposit

Mushrooms

79 ¢

each or

/100g

Mexican

Raspberries

Jicama

6 oz ............................

1.74/kg...............................

2/ 00

B.C. Grown

Bunch Carrots

Red Cabbage 1.30/kg

¢ ea

New Zealand

Washington

1 lb

1.96/kg large

Meyer Green Lemons Peppers

6 89

2/ 00

/lb

B.C. Grown

Pie Pumpkin 1.52/kg

/lb

Taylor Farms

/lb

B.C. Hot House

Asian or Cherry Baja Salad Tomatoes 551g

298g

¢ 2/ 00 2/ 00 /lb

ORGANIC CORNER B.C. Organic

12x284 mL

Golden Raisins ..............................

/lb

California

MJB Fine Grind

Sunmaid

Dempster's

Chipits Semi Sweet

General Mills

99 ¢

9x398 mL

Peanut Butter Multigrain Chocolate Lasagna Potato Chips All Varieties Bread Chips 2/ 00 99 Noodles 2/ 00 5/ 00 600g ...................... 2/ 00 1 kg ............................ 99 ea 375g .................... ea 220g All Varieties .

Juice Previously Frozen

230-320g ..............

Alphagetti

Plantation Long Grain

8 kg

Kraft

2/ 00

Bathroom 69 Tissue

Apple Previously Frozen

2.25 kg

1.08/kg

Heinz

Gala Apples

12x284 mL

each or

Royale

White Vinegar

White or 60% W.W.

129

6x1.36kg

Quick Oats

Dempster's Whole Grain

Western Foods

Old Dutch Restaurante

8 kg .......................

Dog Food

Robin Hood

Liquid Laundry Jasmine Rice Tortilla Detergent 99 Chips 99

Treats from the

SEA

Yamay

570g.......................

Corned Beef or Smoked Turkey 175g ...........

500g

1399

All Varieties

Squeeze Ketchup

Whole Chickens

Tri V

2/ 00

24x85g

Heinz Big Red

All Varieties

Fresh

Duraflame Original

Fire Logs

89 ¢ 599

Cookies Fresh

each or

All Varieties

24x156g

ea or

Instant Noodles

B.C. Grown

ea +dep

Mr. Noodle

Cat Food Food All Varieties

/lb

Soup

Friskies

PRODUCE

Campbell's Chicken Noodle, Vegetable, Tomato or Mushroom

Coca-Cola 20x355 mL All Varieties

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

Red Potatoes 5 lb bag

2/ 00

Organic

Kiwis 1 lb

2/ 00

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GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS

BUTCHER’S BLOCK

All Varieties

Fresh

Chicken Breast Back Attached

9.69/kg

12 Christie

Chicken Legs Back Attached 5.71/kg ..............................

Fresh Boneless, Skinless

Chicken Breast

/lb

Smoke House

6 Turkey Burgers 99 10

/lb

375g................................

Franks

3 Pack Butterball

Grimm's

Cold Cuts

7 Varieties

175g ...........

450g ...........................................

Butterball Less Salt

Bacon

Bacon 3x350g .........................

Butterball

852g ...........................

/lb

5.46/kg ..................................

15.41/kg .................................

2 99 12

2 Pack

Granny's

Fresh

Snapper Fillets

/100g

1.5L

3.78L ............................

Heinz

Capri

Canola Oil 3L ..................................

499 ea

Bread

4L ................................

Candied Salmon Nuggets

/100g

Shrimp Meat

ea 24's ............................

/100g

649 ea

White Rice

Coffee

12x790g

799

General Mills Honey Nut

Real Mayonnaise Raisins 890 mL ........................

99 ea

Everything Bagels 6's ..............................

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

Cheerios 99 Cereal

Smartfood or

2/ 00

220-300g ..............

Kraft

Miss Vickies XL

685g ...........................

579 ea

Classico

Munchi Mix

269

1.36 kg

Pasta Sauce All Varieties 650g ....................

Kraft Bulls Eye

BBQ Sauce

Cheerios Cereal 1 kg .............................

99 ea

All Varieties 425 mL .................

3/ 99

Unico Oven ready

Pepsi Cola Cranberry 99 3/ 2/ 00 Cocktail ea 3L ................................

+dep

BULK FOODS Banana

Chips.......

6x710 mL .......

Kraft

12x1L

89 ¢

each or

/100g

139

12x225g

Assorted Sours..................................

Unico

1000

/100g

All Varieties

+ dep

796 mL ..................

each or

Tomatoes

Spongetowels Choose-a-Size

2/ 00

12x370 mL

Blueberry Blast Trail Mix ..........................

/100g

Paper Towels 6's ...............................

699 ea

Steakhouse Pieces & Stems

Evaporated Milk

Dinner

Pacific

Macaroni & Cheese

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

All Varieties

Ocean Spray

SunRype Blue Label

each or +deposit

Mushrooms

79 ¢

each or

/100g

Mexican

Raspberries

Jicama

6 oz ............................

1.74/kg...............................

2/ 00

B.C. Grown

Bunch Carrots

Red Cabbage 1.30/kg

¢ ea

New Zealand

Washington

1 lb

1.96/kg large

Meyer Green Lemons Peppers

6 89

2/ 00

/lb

B.C. Grown

Pie Pumpkin 1.52/kg

/lb

Taylor Farms

/lb

B.C. Hot House

Asian or Cherry Baja Salad Tomatoes 551g

298g

¢ 2/ 00 2/ 00 /lb

ORGANIC CORNER B.C. Organic

12x284 mL

Golden Raisins ..............................

/lb

California

MJB Fine Grind

Sunmaid

Dempster's

Chipits Semi Sweet

General Mills

99 ¢

9x398 mL

Juice Previously Frozen

230-320g ..............

Alphagetti

Plantation Long Grain

8 kg

Kraft

2/ 00

Bathroom 69 Tissue

Apple Previously Frozen

2.25 kg

1.08/kg

Heinz

Gala Apples

12x284 mL

each or

Royale

White Vinegar

White or 60% W.W.

129

6x1.36kg

Quick Oats

Dempster's Whole Grain

Western Foods

Old Dutch Restaurante

8 kg .......................

Dog Food

Robin Hood

Liquid Laundry Jasmine Rice Tortilla Detergent 99 Chips 99

Treats from the

SEA

Yamay

570g.......................

Corned Beef or Smoked Turkey 175g ...........

500g

1399

All Varieties

Squeeze Ketchup

Whole Chickens

Tri V

2/ 00

24x85g

Heinz Big Red

All Varieties

Fresh

Duraflame Original

Fire Logs

89 ¢ 599

Cookies Fresh

each or

All Varieties

24x156g

ea or

Instant Noodles

B.C. Grown

ea +dep

Mr. Noodle

Cat Food Food All Varieties

/lb

Soup

Friskies

PRODUCE

Campbell's Chicken Noodle, Vegetable, Tomato or Mushroom

Coca-Cola 20x355 mL All Varieties

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

Red Potatoes 5 lb bag

2/ 00

Organic

Kiwis 1 lb

2/ 00

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Quality and Convenience

Snowcrest

Kent

Berries or Blended Fruit

FROZEN

Remember Your Calcium

8 2/ 00 8 2/ 00 3 99 4

2/ 00

Orange Juice

600g All Varieties .

Wong Wing

Dinner Entrées 400g All Varieties

Gold Rush

Island Farms

DAIRY

Chocolate Milk

5 Cottage 99 Cheese 2 Cheese 99 Slices 4

Parkay

Margarine

Island Farms

1.28-1.36 kg Soft or 1/4's

each or

Vanilla Plus or Classic Ice Cream

12x250 mL

Kraft Singles

All Varieties

1.65L .........................

Cheddar Cheese

600-700g All Varieties

Bars

Case ......... $899 Blue Diamond

89 2/400 4/500

60-63g All Varieties

Barbara's Bakery

Cheese Puffs

Frog Friendly Wild

Coffee All Varieties 454g

155-198g

All Varieties ......

Blue Monkey

Coconut Water

99 ea

520 mL ...........

Quality and Convenience

+dep

Nut Thins

4 59 2 2/300

2/ 00

Tutti

Fruit Spreads

235 mL All Varieties ...

Happy Water

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

946 mL ......................................................................

Wolfgang Puck Organic

Gourmet Soups 398 mL All Varieties ..........................................

ea +dep ea

LANGFORD 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

We reserve the right to limit quantities

180g ........................

True Lemon or True Lime

Shakers

2 49 4 2/ 00 4 99 6 2/ 00 5

Apple Cider Vinegar

Gourmet Biscotti

Nuts to You Organic

Sesame Tahini

500g .........................................................................

Que Pasa Organic

Tortilla Chips 425g All Varieties ..............................................

69 ea

Oven Fries 2 Varieties

ea +dep 80g ...........................

Omega Natural Organic

All Varieties 354 mL

2 29 4 49 3 99

Crofters Premium

398 mL All Varieties ..................................................

Sodas

Teas 16's All Varieties .......

Soups

Blue Sky Organic

Alexia

Yogi

120g All Varieties

Amy's Organic

ORGANIC

99ea

NATURAL FROZEN

NATURAL FOODS Protein

450g All Varieties ........

Kraft Crackerbarrel

For Your Healthy Lifestyle

Vega

500g All Varieties ........

Potatoes Island Farms

4 L .................................

Hash Brown 750g ..................

425-450g

69 ea

Amy's Light & Lean

Entrées All Varieties

227g ......

99 ea

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

Bob's Red Mill

Gluten Free Pancake Mix

623g ..................

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Udi's

White, Whole Grain or Cinnamon Raisin

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340g .............................

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EMCS at the races High school cross country season kicked into high gear on Tuesday, Oct. 14, the first of three meets that culminate in the BC High School Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1 on the grounds of the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. The Invitational “Fall Classic” saw approximately 300 athletes from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island competing in four separate races over the same course, at West Shore Parks and Recreation complex, that is to be used for the B.C. Championships. A number of Edward Milne community school cross-country athletes competed in the 2014 Fall Classic XC on October 4. EMCS fielded runner in three categories. Marina Bridal competed in the Senior Girls, Matt Thomson and Lauturo Cepeda in Junior Boys and Alex Campbell in Senior Boys.

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Is a vote for solid “Team Work” www.kelphairsookecouncil.com

“I’ve retired from Northern Star Plumbing/Gas Service Ltd. I have solid business experience, knowledge and a desire to succeed. I want to see Sooke prosper and grow sensibly.” Our home… Our future. Kel Phair is a member and past president of Sooke Rotary and Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54, Sooke Masonic Lodge and Shriners. Past Deputy Chief Volunteer Firefighter & Lacrosse Coach.

Kel Phair for Sooke Council

Matt Thomson came in with a time of 19:15 in the Junior Boyscross country run on October 4.

CommunityCentre Referendum Question Public Information Meeting District of Sooke Council has authorized the following question for voting at the November 15, 2014 General Municipal Election:

“Would you support the District of Sooke working with the community to develop multi-use community centre facilities? YES or NO” This question is intended to gauge public opinion and provide direction for the newly elected Council as to whether a community centre is a public priority. There are no predetermined plans or designs for a community centre. Should the result of this referendum question indicate that a community centre is desired, the public would continue to be engaged in an open and ongoing discussion on what the facility or facilities would be. Options could include the renovation of an existing space, or the construction of a new space. Council has recently established the Community Centre Public Information Committee. The Committee members include representatives of local nonprofit groups who will explain the options this referendum provides. The Community Centre Public Information Committee has been tasked with informing the public about the upcoming referendum question and will be hosting a Public Information Session: October 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm Sooke Community Hall 2037 Shields Road Please consider attending this session to learn more about the community centre referendum question.

CASUAL HOME IS RENOVATING!!

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The Outdoor Guy: Tips on avoiding deer I hit a deer. I was driving down to French Beach around sunset when all of a sudden I spotted the firefly eyes on the right. I have lived around here long enough to know that deer like to pal around. I immediately made the decision to slow, then whap thud. A blur wrapped in brown and white, moving left to right, from the opposite side of the road ran run infront of my van. As the unfortunate say, “I never saw it coming”. Emily Dickenson wrote that a wounded deer leaps highest, implying that our will for survival or love will supersede our rational mind and in that moment we are capable of amazing things. When an animal is killed to feed one’s family there is a certain amount of personal pride in that and some young kids may think their parent is amazing for providing for them. Some kids may not. What everyone can probably agree on is how there is a certain amount of shame and embarrassment when you accidentally kill an animal, especially one with big beautiful eyes. When you become an accidental predator what is the protocol, what if it’s still alive? I pulled over and stepped out of my van and doubled back, the deer was dead, unfortunately and thankfully. I was thankful that I didn’t have to see her suffer, selfish I know, but that’s the truth. I called the police to

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report and took some pictures to chronicle the accident, insurance and such. The police and insurance companies receive a lot of calls about animal impacts this time of year. The lowlight combined with mating season makes for some dangerous situations. The purpose of this article isn’t to offer a tip or two on how to avoid deer on the road, obviously I’m no expert. What I will offer instead is a tip on how to hunt deer first though make sure you’re legal. B.C. residents 18 years of age or older who wish to obtain a hunting licence are required to complete the CORE Program. The program consists of a practical firearms handling test and a written test. The tip: New research suggests you should avoid wearing anything blue or camouflage with a lot of white, because white reflects all colours, including blue. Because deer can’t perceive colour shades, a hunter wearing camouflage containing many subtle shades of green and/or brown looks just like one big blob to a deer and the motion will alert the deer. Instead, wear camouflage that breaks up your outline and make sure your detergent isn’t scented and doesn’t have any whiteners. In conclusion, feel awesome if you’ve shot and killed a deer to feed your family. If you have killed one with your car, it’s ok to feel terrible

Call for Volunteers for Sooke SAFE 2014 Friday Oct. 31 at EMCS Gymnasium, 4:00-8:00pm We are looking for assistance with the following: • Haunted House set up and decorating 12-4:00pm • Actors for haunted house 3-8pm • Security & Traffic Control 4-8pm • First Aid Attendant 4-8pm • Clean-up crew for October 31 and November 1, 12-2pm • People to help tear down and clear out haunted house Each volunteer will be fed, and will also receive a free ticket to see “Afterlife the Musical”! For the show of their choice! (9 shows, Oct. 31 - Nov. 16). If interested, please email Steve Anderson (Sooke Harbour Players): elwinander@hotmail.com

after all Mother Nature doesn’t wear black and

white, she wears camouflage.

Happy th 80

I know a great Lady, and she’s turning 80! Please join us for an open house 80th Birthday Celebration Tea Party Honouring MARILYN JOHNSTON-WATSON Saturday October 25, 2014 from 11-2 at the Sooke Legion Don’t tell Marylin, it’s a surprise, wink, wink.

Ask the Expert

Q: I am a woman in my 80s. I am still in relatively good health and I live in my own home. When the time comes I would like to be allowed to die in my own home. What do I need to do to assure this can happen. A: Dying persons have the right to choose to die at home, surrounded by their loved ones. Individuals and their families, whose choice is a planned home death, can expect that their wishes will be respected, and they will receive support and coordinated care. Decision making for a planned home death should be a collaborative process giving primary consideration to what is in the best interest of the patient and family and involving the patient/famiy, family physician, nursing personnel and others as needed. MAKE A PLAN with your family physician so you are clear about what will happen and family/friends will know what to do at time of death. MAKE PREARRANGEMENTS with a funeral home. Such arrangements will normally involve selecting the funeral home and making plans with the funeral director for transportation of the deceased after death and options available for final disposition. COMMUNICATE in writing your plan to family, friends and others such as your spiritual advisor so they may support your decisions and respect your wishes. Complete information can be obtained by requesting a copy of “Joint Protocol for Expected / Planned Home Deaths in British Columbia”. Included in the Protocol is a form “Notification of Expected Death in the Home” that is to be completed by the physician with a copy being forwarded to the funeral home. Please email me (jeevans@arbormemorial.com) your questions and/or concerns about anything and everything to do with before and after death procedures, legalities, traditions etc. and I will do my best to answer them.

“ Serving our Community for over 100 years”

SANDS OF COLWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL By Arbor Memorial

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Julie, Sands Chapel Manager

KNOW THE NEW RULES 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING Third party advertising is any election advertising not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization. If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014 Local Elections, you have new rules to follow under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

■ You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before conducting any advertising.

■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising. ■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector organization. More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page. Media outlets cannot publish or transmit election advertising on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014.

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LEGALS

CANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-225 or www.canadabenefit.ca SOOKE FALL FAIR Halloween Market Sat. Oct. 26-10-2pm Sooke Community HallDining Room Trophy Pick-up available Dress up for Halloween or enjoy Pumpkins, jams & home baked treats Crafts, costumes, soap, vintage, unique items, jewelry Market Tables $10 Call 250-474-5771 to book SOOKE SENIOR BUS CHINATOWN Wed., Oct. 29 Pick up 9am $10 Hall 9:30am. $8 Contact Iris 250-642-6209

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661. DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215. SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, 1585 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184. TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle Depot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.

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 November 8, 2014 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted. â&#x20AC;˘ Brent Brown (M208) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Household Goods â&#x20AC;˘ Julia Medwayosh (ENC7106A) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Household Goods â&#x20AC;˘ Lucas Dashwood (ENC7058A) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Household Goods

DEATHS

Sharie Jean McLeod December 7, 1946 - October 6, 2014

Sharie passed away peacefully Monday, October 6th, at home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her parents Vincent and Betty Glenn and grandson Kyle McLeod Her children Alvin, Candice (Mike) Burnip, Tammy (Pat) Quinn, grandchildren Breann, Tisha, Justen and great grandchild Liam will miss her dearly. Time spent with family and friends, and gardening were among her favorite things. As per Sharie's wishes, no service will be held. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers the family asks donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Victoria Hospice. Celebrating 100 Years

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FOY SPA RV Resort Canadian Winter Special $9.95/day. All new fitness center, hot mineral springs, events, activities, entertainment. New guests, Call for info 888-800-0772, www.foyspa.com

CHILDREN CHILDCARE WANTED CHILD CARE NEEDED in my home, Mondays & Fridays before & after school for 9 year old. Refs. and drivers licence reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-664-6672.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629. www.tcvend.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions avail. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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HELP WANTED PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktenders â&#x20AC;˘ Processor Operators â&#x20AC;˘ 980 Dryland Sort Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Man â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers â&#x20AC;˘ Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

LEGAL SERVICES

TAKE 10 NAIL STUDIO NAIL STUDIO Gel Nails Acrylic Nails Gel Polish Natural Nail Care Ear & Nose Piercing Tanning & Waxing

250-642-0550

Gift CertiďŹ cates Available

FINANCIAL SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

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

PAINTING 35 yrs Professional Painting, WCB & BBB A+ rating. Accept Visa & M/C 250-883-5453

DRYWALL

DAN KITEL

GYPSUM G Squared Drywall Residential/Commercial Phone: 250-882-2180 Email: tim.gordon@g2dr ywall.ca Website: www.g2drywall.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SUITES, LOWER

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: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.norwoodsamills.com/400ot

SOOKE: 2 BED, Ste. Lg bright, on acreage. 1200 sq.ft, 5 appl. wheelchair acc, room for RV. $925. + Util. N/S, Pets neg. Avail. Dec. 1st. 250-6422015

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

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

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

RENTALS

Painting

APARTMENT/CONDO

Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Specializing in heritage homes

GRANT MANOR

PLASTERING

From $675 per mo

KEVIN

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

250-642-1900

Please help us reach our goal of $30,000.

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

For more information, to volunteer, or donate, please visit:

COMMERCIAL space in Goodlife Wellness Center building, currently occupied by health practitioners. Perhaps suited for additional health practitioners, esthetician or hairdresser? For rent/lease, available Nov 15th. Newly renovated, 875 sq ft, $950 rent includes hydro & water. Ample parking available; location on Otter Point Rd. Come & take a look to see if this would suit your needs!

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AFFORDABLE ROOFING

*New Construction *Reroofs

*Repairs

Call Deano

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

STUCCO/SIDING

ED’S HAULING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you? U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.

Ed & Faye 250-642-2398

HOME IMPROVEMENTS BRAD’S HOME CARE 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 FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WELDING

DRIVER ENT. LTD.

WELDING Mobile Units +++ Steel Sales

250-642-0666 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Sooke, BC

“Light the Night Walk”

Renovated 1 bdrm suites

On October 25th between 5-8pm, please join us at our West Saanich store location as we dedicate our anniversary to bringing the community together in

To view call

5550 West Saanich Rd www.redbarnmarket.ca

COTTAGES CABIN SUITABLE for 1 person, rural, near 17 Mile, refs. req’d, avail. now. 250-6420058 OCEAN FRONT Cabin, 2 br, fully furnished, N/S, N/P, utilities inc. Sooke Center, $1400/mo. 250-642-6702 leave message

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STORAGE Winter storage available, New lower rates. Westport Marina 250-656-2832 www.thunderbirdmarine.com/westport

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

250.388.3535

BUILDING SUPPLIES STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Sudoku

Upcoming Public Meetings Committee of the Whole

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Telus Cellular Tower – 6683 Sooke Road

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, October 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm

Public Hearing – Sun River Development Exchange of Lands for School Site

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET! Call 250.388.3535

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONS

Service & Installations

Renovations

Tubs, Sinks, Taps, Vanity, Drains, Hot Water Tanks

Rooﬁng, Framing, Drywall, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks

BC Business License - City Licence - WCB - Liability Insurance Fall Arrest Training & Equipment

Seniors Discount

Monday, October 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm

What’s New!

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

The District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca has information about your community – including: 2014 Local Government Election Mayor’s Public Advisory Panels Today’s Solution

Family Owned & Operated Ofﬁce: 250-642-5598 • Cell: 250-361-8136 www.clarkshomerenovations.ca neilnbev@shaw.ca

Free Estimates

6921 Grant Rd.

Since 2007, Red Barn Market has been a proud supporter of the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. This year we are happy to announce that we will be hosting the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society’s

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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FREE INFORMATION SESSION FOR WORLD PSORIASIS DAY Wednesday, October 29th, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Snacks will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the conference will start at 6:30 p.m.

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe 45 Songhees Road, Victoria Songhees Suite (pay parking in effect) SPEAKERS

Mrs. Leeanna Bulinckx, RN, Director, PerCuro Clinical Research Dr. Diane McIntosh, BSc Pharmacy, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist, Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Dr. Soodabeh Zandi, RCPSC, Dermatology, Director Psoriasis Clinic Royal Jubilee Hospital

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Spinning for a good cause

Link to Web site for registration: www.reconnectingu.ca or by phone: 1-819-743-7197 This conference is made possible with the support of AbbVie

EMCS students team up for the annual 12-hour Spin-A-Thon fundraiser for Cops for Cancer.

Capital Regional District

Notice of Public Hearings Public Hearing 1

Public Hearing 2

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building Located at: 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC On: Monday, October 27, 2014 starting at 7pm

To consider adoption of an amendment to Bylaw No. 3602: Bylaw No. 3926 - cited as “Land Use Bylaw for the Rural Resource Lands, Bylaw No. 1, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2014”. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3926 is to amend Bylaw No. 3602, Land Use Bylaw for the Rural Resource Lands, Bylaw No. 1, 2009, to define and regulate medical marihuana production facilities as Intensive Agriculture – Medical Marihuana on lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in the Rural Resource Lands. The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected.

To consider adoption of an amendment to Bylaw No. 3602: Bylaw No. 3958 - cited as “Land Use Bylaw for the Rural Resource Lands, Bylaw No. 1, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2014”. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3958 is to amend Bylaw No. 3602, Land Use Bylaw for the Rural Resource Lands, Bylaw No. 1, 2009, to clarify the definition of outdoor recreation. The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. Cowichan Valley Regional District

Cowichan Valley Regional District

Port Renfrew Port Renfrew

Rural Resource Lands Rural Resource Lands

Bylaw No. 3602,

Jordan River

Sooke

Bylaw No. 3602,

Jordan River

Sooke

Land Use Bylaw for the

Rural Resource Lands,

Bylaw No. 1, 2009

Bylaw No. 1, 2009 Area Subject to Bylaw No. 3602 Area Subject to Bylaw No. 3602 0

2.5

15 Kilometres

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3926 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from July 9 to October 27, 2014, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf. Written submissions should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax to 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on October 27, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3926 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the Bylaw referred to in this notice. For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.8101. S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer

2.5

15 Kilometres

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3958 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from October 8 to October 27, 2014, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf. Written submissions should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax to 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on October 27, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3958 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the Bylaw referred to in this notice. For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.8101. S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer

Sports & Recreation

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Flying High Willem Weiss ripping it up on Ella Beach. While kitesurfing has been likened to “walking on water”, ‘flying on water’ would be a more appropriate phrase, as the speeds of the fastest kitesurfers have reached in excess of 50 knots or more than 90 kilometers an hour! The distances covered by kitesurfers are also mindbending, with an astonishing record of 2,000 kilometer solo journey over a 24-day period set by Louis Tapper. A 5,000 km trans-Atlantic crossing by a team of six took place in 2013. There are many different styles of kitesurfing, from the most popular ‘Freeriding’ which is all about having fun and learning new techniques to ‘Waveriding’ which combines kites and wave surfing in an adrelaline surging tsunami of rapture. It is advised to never kitesurf alone, and taking lessons is highly recommended. Gutter CleaninG • repair • Gutter Guard

Redemption is on the minds of Spartan football players going into Cowichan for a Sunday afternoon tilt against the Bulldogs. With offense moving the ball quarterback Carter Price slipped a perfect slant pass to T-Bone Boyd for a 25 yard run. Then flash Price handed off to Will Gor who swept and deked his way in a rabbit like fashion for our second score. Price then called his own number and bootlegged diving into the end-zone. Cowichan added a score. Then T-Bone returned a kick off 80 yards for our 4th score. Offense centered by Creeper Carrier who tackled a punt returner of his smooth long snap keeping the Bulldogs at bay. O-line anchored by Big Jake, Garrett, Carlos and fullbacks making contin-

Sooke to Sidney

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Redemption for Spartan football players vs. the Cowichan Bulldogs

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Every Set of

Lost Keys Has a Story “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive-to-replace smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief.” – War Amps supporter

The Key Tag Service – it’s free and it works. Nearly 14,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year.

Order key tags online. Spartan players reciting rugby pre-game blessing. uous blocking. Defense held the toothless Bulldogs to only 5 first downs and 1 score. Star of the game was

Carson “your not getting by me” Montague, who had to be 3 play ending tackles, helped out by Cheng, Logan, Wilbur, Gor. An unbelievable

team effort! A few debatable calls robbed us of ransacking them of the ball by Tank Logan and Jared Steele. Final score 24-7 for us!!

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Safe Halloween 7x4 & Haunted House

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Pro D Day! 2.00 Admissions:

Skate 11:15-1:00 Swim 1:00-3:00 Youth Shinny (Ages 11 –17) 2 – 3:15 Halloween Swim Saturday, October 25 from 1-3pm Halloween on ice Tuesday, October 28 from 7-8:15pm

FOR REGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 250-642-8000

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Sooke Soccer Club kicking it up! U13 girls The Sooke Tidalwaves won a hard fought battle Saturday taking the win 2-1 over Cowican Valley. The Tidalwaves defense was outstanding! Goals were scored by Brittney Homer (unassisted) and Allana Garat assisted by Brittney Homer. By Carleen Dennett, manager Our Sooke U-15 boys headed up Island with the odds already not in their favour as they had to face the Cowichan Valley U-16 boys with only nine players. Playing short handed is always a tough go made more so with the opposition having several spares allowing them to get fresh legs on the pitch. Nevertheless our Sooke team put on a brave face and took on the job. Nick Seabrook opened up the scoring for Sooke in the first half coming in from right field and kicking a beautiful ball past CV’s goalkeeper. Sooke went into the the second half with two goals against. Not to be deterred though as Andrew Rodd accepted a pass from Garrett Grant and turned and went towards CV’s goal making no mistake in placing the ball into CV’s net. Shortly afterwards Andrew Rodd was

result being a 4-1 win for our Shredders. We got 2 goals from Hagen Herald with an assist from Marley Pasichnyk then 2 goalsfrom Taylor Cummings with 2 beautiful assists from Chris Berkeley . -Coach Michelle Berkeley

fed a solid pass from Nick Seabrook. Again Andrew had no problems in knowing where to place the ball behind CV’s keeper. Good effort by all on Sooke playing short handed

with a final score of 6-3 in favour of CV. -Coach Rob Oyler U16 Boys had another good game, this one was action packed with the end

Sooke Autobots, U17 girls played Gorge at home, 0-0 at half time. Gorge scored 2 goals, Sooke battled back to tie up the match. First goal by Hailey Dimock, assist by Tayler Bennard. Minutes to go Sooke got their second goal by Sarah Ehman assisted by Dimock. -Coach Wendy Cole

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B.C. Housing announces financial assistance for home adaptations for independence Making home safer for independent living. Earlier in 2012, BC Housing announced a financial program aimed at providing financial assistance to low income seniors and people with disabilities for modifications to their homes for accessible, safe and independent living. The program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. Up to $20,000 per home may be available to eligible homeowners, renters and landlords in the form of a forgivable loan. The financial assistance is also available for strata lot owners living in multi-unit buildings who may benefit from adaptations for their individual unit as well as common areas. To find out if you are eligible for assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, contact ACWA GROUP: http://acwagroup.ca

A big thank-you goes out to Rod Sluggett, and the Sooke News Mirror for my many clients who saw my advertisement in our local newspaper and called me. Through a combination of ads and referrals, my business continues to do well as a local Sooke business. At some time or other every house owner could use a painter or handyman to fix, paint, or build something in and around their house. With 30 years’ experience behind me, and many completed projects, I have a long list of referrals to stand behind the work that I have done. I have many repeat clients, referred clients, those who find my ad in the Sooke News Mirror, and those who see my van and come and ask me if I can do work for them. Last year I painted eight houses, completed several drywall projects, and fixed or built many decks, stairs, railings, sheds, fences, roofs, and docks. I have also built houses, foundations, and framed and built sheds. I look forward to serving many more new clients in the years ahead. — Don Mills

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Yo u r a d c o u l d b e h e r e ! call 250.642.5752 now Dr. Louis e Morin & Associates OPTOMETRISTS

Cleaning ~ Aromatherapy Fresh flowers ~ Organizing

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To the Sooke News Mirror:

“Collaboration Delivers Results”

Eyecare & Eyewear

Since 1988

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ACWA GROUP CONTRACTOR

778-352-3337

I am committed to working with the Council, Staff and the Citizens of Sooke.

Sooke Moving & Storage

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Baseball is coming to Sooke

Over the past year, Sooke resident David Meek has been meeting with the Triangle Baseball Association in the hopes of expanding the league to Sooke. Currently there are upwards of 70 Sooke children travelling to Langford to play baseball. This week, the Triangle Baseball Association confirmed that a new division will be established for the 2015 season called the Triangle-Sooke Baseball. In the first year two teams Mosquito age 10-11, and Pee Wee age 12-13, will play using SEAPARC’s Stan Jones as their home field. It is hoped that future development of the Triangle-Sooke league will cover all age groups . Registration will take place in January and at this point David Meek will be organizing the Mosquito team and Mike Hicks will be organizing the Pee Wee team. Coaches, managers, umpires and volunteers will be needed to start this organization and both Meek and Hicks are counting on strong support from the baseball community. Interested volunteers and players can contact Meek ( 778 – 425 – 4200) or Hicks ( 250-216-5802) or e-mail at SookeBaseball@gmail.com.

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Fishing for Coho salmon in Sooke has been great! So far October weather, water conditions and good numbers of Coho have made trekking out for some salmon fishing a pleasure. The Coho are close to the Sooke harbour mouth and for the most part are fairly easy to track down and catch. The Sooke river banks have also been busy with shore anglers trying to land the salmon as they approach the spawning grounds. The Coho are being found from just outside the harbour mouth to just shy of the international border nearing 600’ of water. Secretary Island and Otter Point are popular starting points, most fishing boats are trolling out until they encounter fish then turn back to stay with a possible school of Coho. Popular lures for Coho usually include brightly coloured hootchies/ squirts and spoons-glow, green, pink, and red are good colours to start with. Coho Killers and Coyote spoons trolled like

check the regulations on the DFO website before heading out. Halibut fishing has been picking up recently, I have seen some nice fish coming into the dock. The halibut tend to be in deeper water at this time of year, try anywhere from 150’ to 250’ of water. As the salmon begin to spawn in the rivers the halibut will become more active at the river/harbour mouths feeding on the carcasses. Popular baits include fresh herring, octopus, and salmon trimmings including bellies. Look for slow but definate tide changes and good weather conditions that are suitable for anchoring through (low winds). The halibut regulations now allow for two halibut per person/ day, one of which may be over 90cm. Finally, crabbing has been slower than usual in the harbour, hopefully the spawning salmon in the river will bring more mature crabs into the area. Good Fishing. Ron Neitsch 2-Reel Fishing Adventures

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Soloist Masahiro Miyauchi, centre, performs with the SPO on October 25, 26. Left, Maestro Norman Nelson and on the right, Ludwig van Beethoven. Emperor Piano Concerto, which was finished in 1811, were both written in Vienna, as were most of his works. We are all familiar with Ludwig van Beethoven, the moody non-conformist, who went deaf at an early age but didn’t stop composing music. Maestro Norman Nelson had this to say about what it’s like to play Beethoven: “Playing Haydn and Mozart is like the warmth of the sun that dissipates our petty problems and reminds us that the world’s garden is full of roses.

“But if it’s Beethoven on the program, you can bet your boots your miseries will compound and an intense rawness will take over, with lots of stress and strife. In spite of his cosying up to Europe’s royals and aristocrats, Beethoven was emphatically on the side of the common man and mostly his music is unrelenting in its angst. “With Mozart you cuddle and stroke your instrument. With Beethoven it’s smash and grab.” An exciting evening! The concert will be presented again on the following night, October 26, at 7:30 p.m., at Farquhar Auditorium at U Vic. Tickets are available at the usual outlets, on-line and at the door. Young people under 16 are free. Season’s tickets are available for all Sooke concerts, at regular and seniors’ rates. See www.sookephil.ca for details.

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Putting the “ooo” in East Sooke There is a one-acre property in East Sooke that is home to a unique yearly haunted attraction. This is not your everyday haunted house. Starting this Friday, Eerie Acres takes you on a 20-minute tour through the house, the woods, full scale effects, and a cemetery with many creatures roaming throughout. Founders Lindsay and Parry Trowell have been operating the full tour for eight years now, with the help of up to 21 volunteers each night. Volunteers range from friends, neighbours, local volunteer firefight-

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Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Shirley/Jordan River, Port Renfrew and Willis Point sub-regions in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area regarding nominees to the Land Use Committee and Advisory Planning Commissions. As a result of the nomination process, an Election by Voting is necessary only for the election of a nominee eligible for membership on the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee for the Otter Point sub-region. All nominees will be considered for appointment by the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board on December 10, 2014 for a term commencing from the time of appointment until December 31, 2018. Nominees to the Juan De Fuca Land Use Committee Otter Point Sub-Region: One Person To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address SINCLAIR Sandy 3187C Robinson Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J9 PHILLIPS Heather 2459 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R3 East Sooke Sub-Region: One Person Nominated (No Vote Required) Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address JENSEN Stan 1606 Covey Run Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1A1 Malahat Sub-Region: One Person Nominated (No Vote Required) DIXON Ted 4289 Camsusa Road, Malahat, BC Port Renfrew Sub-Region: No Person Nominated (No Vote Required)* Shirley/Jordan River Sub-Region: One Person Nominated (No Vote Required) Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address RAMSAY Ron 2745 Alderbrook Place, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G6 Willis Point Sub-Region: One Person Nominated (No Vote Required) Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address WYNANS Art 7009 Mark Lane, Victoria, BC V9E 2A1 * The Land Use Committee must consist of one member from each of the six sub-regions. Where a nominee is not elected, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director may submit to the CRD Board the name of a person who is willing to fill that position. Nominees to Advisory Planning Commissions East Sooke Sub-Region: Four Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)* Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address ST. JOHN Janice 1381 Pike Road, Sooke, BC V8Z 1A8 TROWELL Lindsay 1468 Woodcock Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Z9 UNDERWOOD Rhonda 6019 East Sooke Road, Sooke BC V9Z 0Z7 WEST Juanita 1620 Covey Run Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1A1 Malahat Sub-Region: No Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)* Otter Point Sub-Region: Five Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)* Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address GIBBONS Bud 2440 Blackfish Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1E7 JORNA Sid 2452 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R3 MILLER Anne 4546 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R4 SMITH Stephen Hirst 8969 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1E7 WICKHEIM Al 8002 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1C9 Port Renfrew Sub-Region: No Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)* Shirley/Jordan River Sub-Region: Four Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)* Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address BERNARDET Dominique 2617 Seaside Drive, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G7 DE WIT Sonja 9389 Invermuir Road, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G3 KNOGLINGER Pascale 3962 Trailhead Drive, Jordan River, BC V9Z 1L1 McDANNOLD Fiona 10410 West Coast Road, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G8 Willis Point Sub-Region: No Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)* * Each Commission must consist of five members. Where a Commission position is not filled after seeking the assent of electors, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director may submit the name of a Commission member to the Board to fill that position.

Voting Opportunities Qualified electors of the Otter Point sub-region may vote for the election of a nominee for membership to the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee on: General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at: • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Building Inspection & Planning Services Office, #3-7450 Butler Road and on Advance Voting Days, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at: • School District No. 62 (Sooke) Offices, 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC • Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke, BC Mail Ballot Voting is available to electors who: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, or • expect to be absent from the regional district on general voting day (Saturday, November 15, 2014) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities (Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014). You must be a qualified Resident or Non-Resident Property elector to vote by mail. To Register To Vote By Mail, eligible electors who meet the criteria must submit a completed application form in advance of general voting day, November 15, 2014. Application forms are available on the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/mailballot. Completed application forms may be submitted via email, mail, in person or via fax at the following contact information listed below: • Capital Regional District, Legislative & Information Services, 5th floor, 625 Fisgard Street, PO Box 1000, Victoria, BC, V8W 2S6 • Fax: 250.360.3130 | Phone: 250.360.3129 | Toll free: 1.800.663.4425 local 3129 • Email: legserv@crd.bc.ca If you are not on the Provincial Resident Elector List or the CRD Non-Resident Property List of Electors, you may now register at the time of filling in your ballot. If you wish to confirm that your name is on the List of Electors, please call the number listed above. After receiving a mail ballot application, the CRD will send out the applicable mail ballot package commencing on or about Monday, October 27, 2014. Elector Qualifications Qualified Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors are eligible to vote. Resident Elector: You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 15, 2014), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months and within the boundaries of the appropriate sub-region for the past 30 days. If registering on voting day, you must provide two documents proving identity and residency (one must have a signature). Non-Resident Property Elector: If you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 15, 2014), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months, have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the appropriate sub-region for the past 30 days, do not qualify as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you a) have registered on or before Sept. 23, 2014, or b) register at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application for registration: • a recent title search, state of title certificate, or property tax notice, showing the names of ALL of the registered owners, • 2 pieces of identification proving identity and residency (one must have a signature), and • in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the owners (original signatures only; facsimiles not accepted) designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property. Information on acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity is available on the CRD website http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/voting.htm For questions regarding voting and voter registration, call 250.360.3129 or Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129. For questions regarding the election of nominees, please call 250.360.3127 or toll free 1.800.663.4425 local 3127, or Tom Moore at 250.472.0059. Dated this 22nd day of October, 2014 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

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OCTOBER 22, 2014 SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 22, 2014

New pastor at Holy Trinity

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

Notice of Permissive Tax Exemption pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter

Take notice that pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sooke will consider adoption of Bylaw No. 607 on:

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Rev. Dimas Canjura welcomed at Holy Trinity. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, at 1962 Murray Road in Sooke, welcomed their new minister this June. Born in El Salvador, Dimas Canjura did various jobs there while studying to become a psychologist. He came to Canada in 1991 with his wife, Violeta, and two children, spending two years in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, before heading west to B.C. Dimas came to Victoria in 2008, decided to study for the ministry, and attended the Vancouver School of Theology at UBC, completing all courses in 2013. He became a deacon of the Church and on June 8, 2014 was ordained a priest. Rev. Dimas is also Rector in charge at the Church of St. Mary of the Incarnation in Metchosin. His busy life involves pastoral care, community service, membership in the Sooke Ministerial Association, assisting with the church’s weekly lunch for the needy known as Vital Vittles, and services both Saturday evening and on Sundays. He is enthusiastic about the church’s outreach activities, the next one being the Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction held annually at the Royal Canadian Legion, where he hopes to greet new friends. This year the event takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2014, in the usual setting in the Legion’s Upper Dining Hall, 6 p.m. at a cost of $20 per guest. Cadets of the Sooke Navy League will again assist in serving a turkey dinner. Tickets are available at the Church, South Shore Gallery and Shoppers Drug Mart. Come and welcome Rev. Dimas Canjura.

Date: Monday, October 27, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chamber, 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC Bylaw No. 607, Permissive Tax Exemption for Public Parks and Recreation Grounds, Not for Profit Corporations and Public Authorities Amendment Bylaw (338-4) The purpose of Bylaw No. 607 is to exempt from taxation under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter the property being an area of 6686 Sooke Road (known as #3-6686 Sooke Road) leased by “The Governing Council of the Salvation Army”. The property is legally described as LOT A, SECTION 10, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP37774 and is registered to KO & SHEW LTD. The estimated financial impact for 2015 from adding this permissive tax exemption will be $9,813 (based on 2014 tax information and on the proportion of total square metres leased being 363.25m2).

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The best way to protect yourself and your family from influenza (the flu) this season is The best way to protect yourself and your family from influenza (the flu) this season is to get immunized. to get immunized. For more information or to find out if you are eligible for a FREE flu shot: For more information or to find out if you are eligible for a FREE flu shot:  visit www.viha.ca/flu  call visitthe www.viha.ca/flu local Public Health Unit at 250-642-5464 (Sooke) the local Public  call HealthLink BC atHealth 8-1-1 Unit at 250-642-5464 (Sooke)  call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 If you are eligible for a free influenza shot, please bring your Care Card to one of the If youInfluenza are eligible for a free influenza shot, please bring your Care Card to one of the local Clinics. local Influenza Clinics. If you are not eligible please contact your family physician or local pharmacy about If you are not eligible please vaccine availability and cost. contact your family physician or local pharmacy about vaccine availability and cost.

The Pastor's Pen Our faith

Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians says to them “And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.”(1 Thess 1: 6-7). The Thessalonians as first generation Christians suffered ferocious persecution, but they were strong in their faith in Jesus Christ and God. The testimony of the Thessalonians is valid in our days, it is true we are in a different time, but if you noticed the world around you there is a lot of mockery and dislike when people talk about Jesus, and some times we avoid the topic of God because we are afraid of people’s disapproval of our belief. Paul in the letter to the Colossians says, “I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church”. (Col 1: 24). It is time for us to imitate Paul and be open in our own beliefs on all occasions when we meet with others in our society. We need to rejoice in God, be faithful in Him not have any doubt about His love for everyone. God is always beside us taking care of us, when we need him He is helping us. Are we a faithful people, Where is our faith?

Rev. Dimas Canjura Holy Trinity Church HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 11am EVENING PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Dimas Canjura www.holytrinitysookebc.org

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

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

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JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403 SATURDAY SERVICE

9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service Pastor: Mike Stevenson

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Thirty years ago two young Canadian women, Nancy Hannemann and Coral Poser met in an isolated rural community in Nigeria. Coral, a CUSO sponsored ESL teacher and Nancy, an anthropology masters student at Manchester University became firm friends but lost touch when Nancy returned to the UK to complete her studies. The two women have not seen or heard from each other since. Before leaving Nigeria, Nancy asked Coral to buy her some traditional Yoruba fabric from a local market which Coral did. Unfortunately Nancy left the country before Coral could give her the cloth. Today Coral, who runs Rico Massage with her partner Rintje Raap still has that fabric at their home in Sooke. Nancy now lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her partner David Hannis who was in Sooke recently to check out Harbourside Cohousing. Coincidentally while he was in Sooke he met Coral and learned of her previous friendship with Nancy. As a result a reunion took place at Harbourside over the Thanksgiving weekend when the African fabric was formally handed over to Nancy, on the left, by Coral.

Threads of friendship

Wednesday, OctOber 22, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Capital Regional District

Notice of Election by Acclamation

2014 General Local Election Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 76 of the Local Government Act, the following candidate has been elected by acclamation to serve a four-year term of office as Electoral Area Director for Juan de Fuca on the CRD Board from December 2014 until after the 2018 General Local Election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act. Juan de Fuca Electoral Area - One Director ACCLAIMED: Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address HICKS Mike 3018 Manzer Road, Sooke, BC Dated this 22nd day of October, 2014 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING – 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke) that an Election By Voting is necessary to fill the offices of Trustees on the Board of School District No. 62 (Sooke) and that the persons nominated, for a four year term commencing December 2014 and terminating after the election held in 2018 in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act and the School Act, as candidates at the Election By Voting and for whom votes will be received are listed below: BELMONT ZONE - Four Trustees to be elected:

Surname BROWN HOBBS LONGSTAFF McCONNELL PARMAR PEEVER RILEY RUD SEATON SPILLER SUTTON WILSON

Given Names Don Wendy Stephanie Melissa Ravi Jan Denise Dianna Trudy Dean Sarah

Residential Address 3004 Dornier Road, Victoria, BC, V9B 0N1 3442 Luxton Road, Victoria, BC, V9C 2Z8 707 Pears Road, Victoria, BC, V9C 3Z6 388 Zealous Crescent, Victoria, BC, V9C 1H7 2099 Gourman Place Victoria, BC, V9B 6E1 563 Bellamy Close, Victoria, BC, V9B 6C1 376 Crystal View Terrace, Victoria, BC, V9B 5S5 291 Hatley Lane, Victoria, BC, V9C 4J6 2997 Glen Lake Road, Victoria, BC, V9B 4B3 496 Dressler Road, Victoria, BC, V9C 2E7 3336 Sewell Road, Victoria, BC, V9C 4H3 2-5601 Rocky Point Road, Victoria, BC, V9C 4H3

MILNES LANDING ZONE - Three Trustees to be elected Surname CHIPPS GULMANS LARSEN PHILLIPS POIRIER SWINBURNSON

Given Names Russ Doris Benula Robert Neil Margot

Residential Address 637 Suitiacum Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1B9 6870 Grant Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0L7 6559 Callumwood Lane, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0W3 2459 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0R3 5155 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0E3 4527 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K4

General Voting Day for the election of trustees will be open Saturday the fifteenth (15th) day of November 2014, TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) at the following places: BELMONT ZONE Ruth King Elementary School Millstream Elementary School View Royal Elementary School (Music Room) Highlands Community Hall Colwood Municipal Hall Metchosin Community Hall Malahat Fire Hall

2764 Jacklin Road 626 Hoylake Road 218 Helmcken Road 729 Finlayson Arm Road 3300 Wishart Road 4401 William Head Road 935 Whittaker Road

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY CITY OF LANGFORD Alexander Mackie Lodge 753 Station Road 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon MILNES LANDING ZONE East Sooke Community Centre Edward Milne Community School Juan de Fuca Service Building - CRD Shirley Community Hall Port Renfrew Elementary School Sooke Community Hall (#1 & 2 Reserves)

1397 Coppermine Road 6218 Sooke Road #3-7450 Butler Road 2795 Sheringham Road Parkinson Road 2037 Shields Road

AND SUCH VOTING PLACES SHALL BE OPENING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF EIGHT O’CLOCK A.M. AND EIGHT O’CLOCK P.M.

ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be open at the: 1. Offices of School District 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. 2. Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke, B.C. 3. Langford City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue 4. Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road 5. Metchosin Municipal Hall, 4450 Happy Valley Road 6. Highlands Community Hall, 729 Finlayson Arm Road between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the fifth (5th) day of November 2014 and Wednesday, the twelfth (12th) day of November 2014 of which every person is hereby required to take notice and be so governed accordingly. Any qualified elector may vote at an Advance Voting Opportunity. VOTING BY MAIL IN

Those persons who are eligible to vote at this election in the Capital Regional District Sooke Electoral Area may request a Mail In Ballot from the apital Regional District at 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C., V9B 2X8 or by telephone at 250 360 3129. Upon receipt of the returned completed application and ballot the outside envelope will be opened on November 13th, 2014 between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. Any Candidate may have a Scrutineer present.

Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this twenty second (22nd) day of October, 2014. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer

NOTE: A person must not vote in a local government election unless entitled to do so. If you are not on the List of Registered Electors you may register to vote on General Voting Day or Advance Voting Days providing you meet the eligibility requirements. You must produce two pieces of identification that proves your identity and residency and at least one piece of identification must bear your signature (e.g. drivers licence or credit card). RESIDENT ELECTOR To be a resident elector in the jurisdiction you are voting you must meet the following requirements on the day of registration: (a) You must be, or will be, age 18 or older on the day of voting (b) You must be a Canadian citizen (c) You must be a resident of British Columbia for a least 6 months immediately before voting day (d) You must be a resident of the jurisdiction for a least 30 days immediately before voting day (e) You must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting at this election or otherwise disqualified by law. NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR To be registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector of the jurisdiction in which you are voting, you must meet the following requirements on the day of registration: (a) You must not register as a resident elector (b) You must be, or will be, age 18 or older on the day of voting (c) You must be a Canadian citizen (d) You must have been resident of British Columbia at least 6 months immediately before voting day (e) You must have been a registered owner of real property within the jurisdiction you are voting for a least 30 days before voting day (the only persons who are registered owners of real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding property in trust for a corporation of another trust) (f) You must not be disqualified by the local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. You must produce two pieces of identification (at least one piece of identification must bear your signature), proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from a majority of registered owners that you have been designated to vote accompanied with adequate documentation, such as a Land Title Search, proving ownership of the property claimed as a basis for the vote. A person may only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the jurisdiction he/she wishes to vote.

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DISTRICT OF SOOKE NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING And NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sooke that an Election By Voting is necessary to elect, for a four year term commencing December 2014 and terminating after the 2018 general local election (in accordance with the Local Government Act), one Mayor and six Councillors to fill the offices of Mayor and Councillors on the Council of the District of Sooke. The persons nominated as candidates at the Election By Voting and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: Office of Mayor – one (1) to be elected. The candidates for the office of Mayor are: Herb HALDANE*, 3118C Otter Point Road, Sooke, British Columbia David SHEBIB, 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria, British Columbia Maja TAIT*, 2434 Driftwood Drive, Sooke, British Columbia Office(s) of Councillor – six (6) to be elected. The candidates for the offices of Councillor are: Jeff BATEMAN, 7083 Briarwood Place, Sooke, British Columbia Bev BERGER*, 6853 Grant Road, Sooke, British Columbia Justin HANSON, 2406 Poplar Drive, Sooke, British Columbia Ebony LOGINS, 6495 Riverstone Drive, Sooke, British Columbia Rick KASPER*, 2103 Mowich Drive, Sooke, British Columbia Kevin PEARSON*, 1930 Maple Avenue, Sooke, British Columbia Kel PHAIR, 1585 Dufour Road, Sooke, British Columbia Brenda PARKINSON, 1608 Harmonys Place, Sooke, British Columbia Kerrie REAY*, 2380 DeMamiel Drive, Sooke, British Columbia Mark WHITESON, 6845 Beaton Road, Sooke, British Columbia *Incumbent Councillor

ASSENT VOTING Last year, there were over 600 people through the attraction in three nights, and the Trowells’ donate a large portion of proceeds to local charities in need, as well as a large collection of non-perishables for the Sooke Food Bank. “We try to make it affordable for groups of people and families looking for a fun night out.This year we are donating proceeds to the Youth in Care Network. There is a suggested $4 dollar donation per person or a non perishable food item per person.” Eerie Acres is sure to be a success again this year. There is lots of parking along the streets, and rain shelters set up for waiting victims. Be sure to bring good shoes and a jacket, as tghe event goes on rain or shine. Where: 1468 Woodcock Rd Follow signs from Gillespe Road or Google Maps When: Friday, Oct. 24 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 25 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct 31, Halloween night 7-10:30 p.m. RAIN or SHINE Admission: Suggested donation $4 per person or one non-perishable food item per person. Info or to volunteer: Send email to eerieacres@yahoo.com

PUBLIC NOTICE is further given to the electors in the District of Sooke, that assent voting will be held on the following questions: “Would you support the District of Sooke working with the community to develop multi-use community centre facilities? YES or NO” “Should the District of Sooke join other municipalities in renewing and restating its opposition to the expansion of oil tanker traffic through Coastal BC waters? YES or NO”

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS ADVANCE VOTING:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL 2037 Shields Road, Sooke, BC

GENERAL VOTING:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EDWARD MILNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 6218 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION IMPORTANT NOTICE:To be a Qualified Elector in a local government election, a person must meet the following requirements: • Be age 18 or older on the day of voting • Be a resident elector or non-resident property elector at the time of voting; • Not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other Act; and • Be registered as an elector of the District of Sooke. A person cannot vote if they are incarcerated. A person is disqualified as an elector if that person falls under any of the categories outlined in section 49.(2) of the Local Government Act. No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to a vote. A person must not vote in a local government election unless entitled to do so. If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Sooke for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. In order to register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. In order to register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from the majority of property owners to one owner registering.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the District of Sooke on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: To request a mail ballot, no earlier than October 26, 2014 and before 4 pm on November 13, 2014, you must submit the following information to the District of Sooke municipal office by mail (2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9X 1J2), telephone (250-642-1620), fax (250-642-0541) or email (2014Election@sooke.ca): (1) (2) (3) (4)

Full name, Residential address, Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at municipal office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, (5) If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. The District of Sooke will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. For further information on the bylaws or the voting process, please contact the Chief Election Officer at 250-472-0059 or the Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-642-1620 or by email 2014Election@sooke.ca. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this 22nd day of October, 2014. Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

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