Sooke News Mirror, March 04, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

Editorial

SPRING AHEAD

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Arts & Entertainment Page 21

It’s Spring! Turn your clocks forward by one hour on Saturday night.

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School trustees get hefty pay raise 50 per cent over four years Pirjo Raits

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While the premier of the province is suggesting school trustees make cuts on “low-hanging fruit” in administration, SD #62 school board trustees just voted to give themselves a 45 per cent pay raise, rising to 50 per cent over the next two years. Sooke School District #62 has seven trustees and five of them voted for an increase in their stipend which will rise from $10,000 per year to $14,500 per year with an additional $500 in July 2016. That makes it a 50 per cent increase over the next two years. Trustee Neil Poirier voted against the increase while Ravi Parmar abstained from voting. The other trustee in the Milne’s Landing SD area is Margot Swinburnson. The other four trustees are from the Belmont SD area. Board chair Bob Phillips defended the need for the increase. Phillips was reelected to the school board last November

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A busy week in Sooke

Top, Canadian musician Fred Eaglesmith with accordian player Tiff Ginn entertained Sooke music lovers Feb. 26 while raising money for local charities. Middle, an anti-bullying crew spread the message and below, Seedy Saturday attracted a large crowd on Feb. 28.

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us from everyone on the Island,” said Phillips. “Enrollment numbers drive the operating budget, it would be different if it was shrinking.” “In our group of 6,000 to 10,000 students we rank the highest in enrollment and lowest in stipends, we remain the 17th largest school district.” He said SD62 was 45th on trustee remuneration. Phillips also said that if their figures were correct then that figure should hold and he said it would be better to have a two per cent increase every two years rather than a sizable increase every 10 years. The school board regularly meets twice a month with various other meetings scheduled throughout the year. If trustees attend meetings in other cities they receive a per diem to cover any costs associated with attending, some costs are covered by a government subsidy. Phillips said there was nothing historically unusual about the board making the decision to give themselves a raise. “If people get upset, I’m just doing my job,” said Phillips.

and one of the statements he made during the election was that the board reduced funding for some programs, cut staff and increased bus fees because of a shortfall of $3.5 million. The school district budget is $90 million. He advocated a 10 per cent funding lift for all providing the school district received an extra $750,000. He also said, “Parents and staff (usually teachers) have spent generously from their own time and funds… allowing parents and teachers to shoulder costs is not a sustainable model.” The remuneration for all of the trustees will cost SD62 $428,500 over the next four years compared to $292,000 which would have been their previous stipend over four years. The board chair receives an extra $2,000/yr. In defending the raise Phillips said it was only one-tenth of one per cent of the entire SD62 budget. The last lift they had was in 1990 which was a 33 per cent increase. He said SD62 has an increasing student population with 9,180 students, more than many other districts which show a declining student population. “This distinguishes

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rent exhibits, exploring textiles, print-making and pottery. The art social will include lunch at the Fernwood Inn and a docent-led tour of the following exhibits: “Merimekko With Love” explores the history of the iconic Finnish textile company and its effect on the designs and fashions of daily life. “A Study in Contrast” compares the work of two very different and influential printmakers, Sybil Andrews and Gwenda Morgan, both of whom got their start at the Grosvenor School of Modern Art in London. “Conversations with Lucie Rie” examines the influence of this prolific Austrian-British potter across seven decades. The tour is open to all participants, with a $9 admission fee, $7 travel costs ($5 for Sooke Fine Arts Society members) and lunch. Membership in the society is just $10, and members enjoy discounts on art socials, 10 per cent off at the Gallery Gift Shop during the Sooke Fine Arts Show, and voting privileges at our AGM. To take part in the AGGV tour, RSVP by March 6 to 250-6427256 or sfas@sooke-

Spring break takes place from March 9 to 23. There are a number of events parents can take advantage of to entertain their kids. FREE Spring break events for youth 13 to 18-years-of-age Skate & BMX Skate Jam Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DJ, prizes, juice and snacks. Helmets and signed waiver forms are mandatory. Sooke Skate Park, 6522 Throup Road. Tuesday, March 10 Movie Night, Free pizza. 7 to 9 p.m. Christian Life Assembly, 6851 West Coast Road. Coast Capital Free Skate, SEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Magic: The Gathering 7 to 9 p.m. SEAPARC.

Art tour to AGGV Art lovers are invited to join the Sooke Fine Arts Society Wednesday March 11 for a guided tour of three of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s cur-

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sign at trail entrance), old Butler log sorting area along West Coast Road at the western end of the District of Sooke (2 signs, one eastbound and one westbound sides of West Coast Rd.) and Billings Spit are (2 signs).

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Young delegates speak to council

a delegation of young people came before district of sooke council to encourage council to approve a declaration of the Right to a healthy Environment. sooke’s Finn and Chloe also took part in adressing council on Febraury 23. This young lady had to stand on a chair to reach the microphone. finearts.com.

Council briefs Industrial area to get re-zoned Council passed the motion to rezone 6509 Sooke Road, from Light Industrial to Service Commercial. The property consists of eight other properties, all created in 1900, which

initially included a gas station, a welding shop, as well as an auto repair shop later on in the 1930s, called the “Cains Brothers Garage.” In its place will be a new auto repair shop, which will also encompass the currently-vacant part of the building, formerly home to the welding shop. Tsunami road signs After voting in favour, the council has decided that six new

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• Saturday, March 7: Mt. Bluff Hike Meet at Camp Barnard at the end of Young Lake Rd. at 9 a.m. for a hike to say goodbye to the forest east of the Scout camp that is scheduled for logging after the Jamboree. The start is a steep hike up the Bluff for wonderful views with a moderate hike back on forest trails. Bring a lunch, a camera, have good footwear and dress for the

weather for a 10 kilometre hike. • Saturday March 14: Roche Cove to Cougar Ridge This is a JdF Parks and Recreation Commission sponsored hike in East Sooke Park. The hike is an approximately 10 km hike, if the circuit around Matheson Lake is also taken. That depends on the weather and participants. It is a difficulty level-3 hike and features stands of old growth forest, spectacular views of Matheson Lake and of Sooke (in the distance). Meet at William Simmons Memorial Park parking lot at 9 a.m. If more convenient at Roche Cove parking lot at about 9:30 a.m. Dress for the weather, wear good boots and bring a lunch. More information, call Sid at 250-642-2767 or email: JdF.CTS@ gmail.com

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Upcoming Public Meetings Regular Council Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm

PROPOSED 2015-2019 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN Do you want more information on how your property taxes are spent?

The District of Sooke will be holding a series of public meetings to develop the 2015 annual budget, the fiveyear financial plan and the 2015 property tax rate. The next scheduled meeting on the proposed 2015-2019 Five Year Financial Plan will be:

Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 and Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers

Plan to attend the upcoming budget meetings so that your Council can hear from the electors first hand. For the public meeting schedule on the Financial Plan or Council and Committee meetings, please visit the District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca. This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca

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at least six local retailers have committed to participating in the home-based Disaster Preparedeness Kit, a three-month program offering some discount on recommended items. a cut-out couPon will be available in this newspaper which you, the local resident can present at the indicated retailers for their discount in purchasing items. You will neeD your coupon in hand and it will be signed by the vendor. not everything will be discounted, and not everything may be applicable to your needs but the idea is about doing it now rather than putting it off.

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Dinner anD Dance at the sooke legion on March 14. western wear is encouraged. coMe on out and get your cowboy on! Dance to southbound. Dinner at 6:30 and dance at 7:45 p.m.

Thumbs Up to the sooKe harbourside lions who raised $8,000 for charity at the taste of sooke event on February 7.

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Spring ahead Here are pictures to prove spring has arrived in Sooke. The annual Victoria Flower Count takes place from March 5 to 11 (flowercount.com) A contest in being sponsored by Black Press and UsedVictoria.com, find the flowers on their website and win a daily prize. Remember to put your clock forward by one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

Records reveal election spending and contributions Pirjo Raits

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The general municipal election has been over for four months and the chosen councillors and mayor have taken their seats around the council table in Sooke. Elections BC has released Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements for each of the local candidates. Some spent no money whatsoever on their campaigns while others spent a lot. Running for mayor were Maja Tait, Herb Haldane and David Shebib. Maja Tait received $23,884.49 in campaign contributions; $11,235.49 from individuals, $5,526.00 from corporations and $6,559.00 from unincorporated business/commercial operations, $520 from others and $44 in an anonymous donation. Tait spent $12,879.41 on her election campaign. She had 2,527 votes. Herb Haldane

received $11,943 in campaign contributions; $7,946.00 from individuals, $3,297.00 from corporations and $700 from unincorporated business/commercial organizations. Haldane spent $11,943 on his campaign for mayor. Haldane had 1,263 votes. David Shebib spent nothing on his campaign and gathered 26 votes. For council there were 10 candidates vying for a seat on District of Sooke council. Brenda Parkinson received the most in campaign contributions, $5,424.10. Individuals gave $4,538.75, corporations $700 and unincorporated business/commercial organizations contributed $185.35. Parkinson spent $5,238.75 on campaign expenditures. Parkinson received 2,034 votes and won her place on Sooke council. Rick Kasper received $2,582 in campaign contributions with

$2,132.20 from individuals and $450 from corporations. He spent $2,582.20 for election expenses. Kasper retained his seat on council and received 1,847 votes. Jeff Bateman, who was not elected for council, received $1,695 in campaign contributions all from individuals with one anonymous contribution. His election expenses amounted to $2,088.34. Bateman received 1,783

votes. Kerrie Reay funded her own election campaign at $1,270.94 and spend $1,266.54. She received 2,171 votes, thus retaining her council seat. Kel Phair received $1,700 in campaign contributions with $450 coming from individuals, $1,250 from corporations. His expenses amounted to $1,947.53. Phair received 1,430 votes but did not win a council seat.

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Pioneer family’s grandson passes CLIFFORD PATRICK WELSH 1920 - 2015 The earliest tax rolls for Sooke, in 1865, showed Jamie Welsh as a holder of land, one of only a handful of property owners. Jamie Welsh had emigrated from County Meath, Ireland. On February 13 his last surviving grandson, Patrick Welsh, passed on. Born at home in 1920, into one of the earliest immigrant pioneer families to settle in Sooke, Pat was almost a lifelong resident. Growing up on the farm of his father William Welsh and mother Emma Way, Patrick was the youngest, following brothers Ernie and Harold and sister Helen. The family farm, where his dad operated a dairy and also grew potatoes and other produce, lay on the west side of Maple Avenue. Pat grew up almost directly across the road from the Millennium Memorial Park, which holds the headstones of Welsh family members, within the Muir Cemetery portion of this pioneer park. He attended Sooke

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Superior School along with well-known classmate names, Victor Syrett, Doug Brownsey, Frank Richardson, Russell Pontious, Jack Blight and Richard Arden. He also enjoyed his membership in the Boy Scouts, and camping up Sooke River in the 1930s. Like most young fellows of the time, by his teens Pat was helping earn the family living. In time, as elder brother Ernie Welsh established his own farm on Grant Road, which ran almost to Caldwell and Sooke Road, Patrick could be found there helping with the haying and delivering milk. The family had a milk route throughout central Sooke, and Pat drove his 1927 truck loaded with quart bottles. On Grant Road, where there has been a great influx of construction near the eastern end, ie Haywood Road, many houses can be found today where once the Welsh pasture lands lay. One of my early memories as a youngster was being invited along on a hayride, when Pat was helping with the haying, watch-

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ing him and the other men loading forkfuls of hay onto the wagon pulled by Ernie’s team of draft horses. That sunny hillside, ringed with brilliant yellow broom bushes, set an idyllic peaceful scene, one that I am sure Pat carried with him and treasured throughout his life. In the late 1940s when Gibson’s Cottage Store operated on the corner of Sooke and Otter Point roads, Pat was working there when he met a girl visiting from Ireland, who soon caught his eye. Next he worked for his good friend Frank Richardson at the building supply store which stood

right where the street leads today down into Mariners Village. His friendship with Miriam, the Irish colleen, had blossomed into marriage in December 1950, and the new couple spent the next few years in Ireland. On their return to Sooke, they set up a home on Solent Street, where they raised their family of four, adding to that family by fostering children. Miriam was qualified as a Public Health Nurse, and worked part time serving the community in this capacity as well as raising the children. Pat and Miriam Welsh were active church goers and brought their family up as devout Christians. Pat teamed up with Doug and Barry Cree to operate the Irly Bird building supply firm where the Village Foods Shopping Centre is today. Pat had a passion for all things mechanical, particularly cars and motorcycles. He very much enjoyed salmon fishing and camping, and lived a life in appreciation of nature. Featured in his values were generosity and helpfulness to

those around him. In his later years, Pat and Miriam moved into assisted living at Jesken Aerie in Colwood. As his health began to decline, Pat needed to be in a care home, and was at the Priory for a short time before moving to Kin Village Care Home in Delta, where he and Miriam could be together, and where they could be close to daughters Sharon and Pam and their families. Pat leaves his wife Miriam, sons Clifford (Cathy) Trevor (Linda) daughters Sharon (Dan) Pam (Mike) as well as foster son John (Karen) nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Pat Welsh is to be held on Monday, March 16, at 1 p.m. at Sands Funeral Home, 317 Goldstream Avenue, Colwood. Online condolences can be made by going to www.sandsmemorialcolwood Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum

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Sooke Region Chamber leads through community services CHAMBER CHATTER

It’s a given that the first responsibility for any Chamber of Commerce is to provide support for its business members. A variety of programs help them to succeed and prosper including training opportunities and peer support - and with the chamber acting as a champion on their behalf in dealing with various levels of government. At the same time the chamber recognizes the responsibility that comes with being a high profile agency in the community, which means working with local government, and other agencies to enrich the community at large as a desirable place to live, to work, to learn and to play for all citizens. Fulfilling this latter responsibility, the Sooke Region Chamber

of Commerce (SRCC) board continues to initiate and promote a wider range of services and projects in addition to its member-based services. • 2014 saw the creation of a Sooke Newcomers Club, which now boasts over 70 registered members, introducing all of these new neighbours to the great range of services and advantages in the region along with opportunities to serve as volunteers to various community agencies. These new citizens collectively spend millions on acquiring Sooke real estate and hundreds of thousands on renovations. Few if any members of the club are members of the chamber. • In the past year the chamber provided the services of two of our executive members who are both professional architects, to assist the District of Sooke council in the development of a Downtown Advisory Committee to set new standards for building design to create a more liveable downtown. • The chamber has developed the ‘Better Buy Sooke’ program, which encourages all consumers to

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Paying the price for public service Local government pay raises and spending always solicits comments from the taxpayer. In this week’s paper the front page story is about the pay raise the school trustees gave themselves and on page 3 is the tally of what candidates spent on the election. All of this is above board and in the public record. What it does do is bring up the question of how much money is enough or not enough? Public service is about serving the public and the community because of what a particular candidate believes in. It isn’t about it being a “salaried” job. When an elected body gives themselves a pay raise it’s not even about the good job they’ve done, it’s often about keeping up with the other school board, councils or municipalities. Numbers are pulled forward to justify the increases and the public doesn’t get to decide. We’re not saying those serving the public don’t deserve more of a stipend, because it can be a thankless job, but when budgets are being cut every which way and it’s the kids who go without, it just seems inappropriate somehow. As to spending on election campaigns it becomes obvious that when there is only so many council seats, each and every pamphlet, sign or advertisement could make a difference. But what it comes down to is a candidate’s reputation. Small towns have big memories and previous actions or inactions are a consideration. It is interesting how little some candidates spent and how much others spent. Did it make a difference? Who knows really. It’s about that person being involved in the community in a good way, that’s what brings in the votes. It ends up being about what they stand for. Serving the public means serving the taxpayers and those elected need to be mindful of how they are spending the money supplied by each and every one of us.

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What do we risk for “security”? I’m glad my efforts to discover the cause of what my neighbour, Mr. MacNab describes “gets the shivers up the spine...very unnerving and spooky to hear” are creating interest. I hope to have an answer soon, await confirmation the US Navy is without permission conducting EMF tests on special materiel, part of LRAD/APD programs near Sequim and Coupeville. Please check out the West Coast Action Alliance (WCAA)website http://westcoastactionalliance. org, and Steve Koehler, Protect The Peninsula’s Future; and the Olympic Peninsula Environmental News. Opposing the U.S. military has consequences; a new posting by the WCAA details the level of harrassment, intimidation, and threats to our U.S. neighbours. Canadians must know our rights other than ethical and moral ones. Are there treaties, agreements, laws which protect us/our sovereignty? “There is significant concern because it has escalated in the last while in terms of the frequency and intensity,” Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins told Victoria News’ Kevin Laird on January 28; Victoria MP Murray Rankin told Laird he has had discussions with US Navy officials and will bring it up with Canadian military officials in Ottawa. Contrary to what many believe, the US Navy will endanger - not protect - humans, wildlife, wilderness, the Juan de Fuca Strait, the Pacific

Ocean, on either side of the border. In the guise of protecting us from an unseen enemy, they will increase our exposure to noise pollution, radiation, stress ecosystems and endangered wildlife on land and in the sea. In 2006, the US Navy began planning the Pacific Northwest Electronic Warfare Range/North West Training Range Complex. They hope to see their plans become reality this year. 1. Test powerful EMF/RF radiation devices across Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Forest/Park, Quileute/Quinault Indian Reservations. 2,900 training exercises, 260 days a year, 16 hours a day, Growler Supersonic fighter jets fly three abreast at 1,200 feet, between 15 mobile cell towers and a fixed-emitter proposed for Pacific Beach. The 4-8 GHz frequencies are very high, travel great distances. MP Elizabeth May’s email to me: “This decision by the American government impacts Canadians as well... Our government must engage with the U.S. to ensure Canadians’ concerns are taken into account. I have [sent a] letter to U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman...I will seek opportunities to raise this issue in the House of Commons on your behalf.” 2. Phuong Le, AP, reported January 26, US Navy seeks “permits to expand sonar and other training exercises off the Pacific Coast, rais-

ing concerns from animal advocates who say more sonar-emitting buoys would harm whales and other sea creatures...up to 720 sonobuoys... “ 3. Reported in January by AP, NPR/ KPLU, Peninsula Daily News: facilities at Port Angeles to support seven vessels to escort Kitsap-Bangor Naval Base Trident Fleet Ballistic Nuclear Missile Submarines, Hood Canal - Pacific Ocean. Washington Scuba Alliance fears “escortvessel activity would compromise an artificial reef teeming with sea life...”; Scott Chitwood, Jamestown S’Klallam Natural Resources Director, says tribes fear for the eelgrass beds. With all of this military activity on our doorstep, how much are we willing to risk in the name of security? And how governments respond to citizens exercising free speech and expression is very telling. If you oppose Harper’s policies, we’re now to be intimidated and labelled “terrorists.” It takes courage to speak out to protect all that is dear, including the Charter of Rights. How much longer will we be “the True North Strong and Free”? I hope you will inform yourselves and express your concerns. Helene Harrison Shirley

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“I’d like something low-key; maybe like a family-friendly folk music show.” Sarain Point Sooke

Use your voice Now that Spring seems to be here, and Summer (hopefully) close behind; may I suggest that cyclists on the “Goose”follow the following procedure. When approaching pedestrians from behind, instead of hoping we hear you, call out “Coming up on your left (or right – as the case may be” and pass accordingly. From one Olde Codger. Eric Hurwood Sooke

Thanks for supporting I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you in Sooke, who assisted me and all others, who gave of their time to make the afternoon of Pink Shirt Day and also Stop Bullying Day a reality. I think as a crowd of regular people we made a difference with the turnout that took place. Hopefully we were able to make some individuals understand the main point. Stop Bullying. Bill Jones Sooke

Tank this I must thank Dr. Alcock of the Dogwood Initiative for giving me some of the most amusing creative writing I’ve read in quite a while. Several points were quite notable. How could 70 per cent of Sooke voters have voted in favour of stop-

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letters ping tanker traffic when less than 42 per cent of registered voters (myself among them) actually voted in the last election? His assertion that the Dogwood Initiative is just an “aw shucks, we’re just a bunch of concerned citizens” small group flies in the face of their own website. Some of the “Allies” that they refer to in their own site are multinational consortia such as GreenPeace and the Sierra Legal Defense Fund. His assertion that anthropogenic (humancaused) climate change is an accepted fact is not quite correct. There’s an actual formula that statisticians quote that basically states that 89.654 per cent of all statistics are made up on the spot. Even media agrees that both left and right wing groups neglect to include studies that don’t agree with their desired outcomes. An inconvenient fact that he neglects to mention is that the world runs on oil. Canada can either control the supply network of oil and coal to our own benefit (tax revenue, environmental oversight) or we can put our heads in the sand and pretend that the world is not dependent on oil. The only way to control our own destiny is to participate. And that is an undeniable fact. Jason Kitt Sooke

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I’m having a hard time understanding the objections, now, to the plebiscite we had on pipelines and tankers. Apparently there was no information put out about the “No” side. Well why didn’t the people who were against it put that info out there? That wasn’t the job of the people who supported it. I don’t even remember seeing any letters to the editor from people who were against it. Tia Leschke Sooke

Tom Fletcher’s recent column “Why cut taxes for the rich?” is an insult to the working poor and those unfortunates that rely on food banks. Fletcher’s usual stand is to support our right leaning government no matter how corrupt and incompetent they appear. But Fletcher’s assertion that the wage gap between rich and poor has closed considerably in Canada as a result of our governments is pure spin for the benefit of the corporate/ political elite who are actively eroding our standard of living. Indeed B.C. is ranked at the bottom of income growth - in fact wages have declined here as our political leaders have added new terms to describe our economy ie: Working poor and food bank. The average Canadian family spends more on taxes than food, shelter and clothing combined. The nickel and diming of taxpayers with continual increases in MSP costs, ICBC, Hydro etc. has taken food from the table of those most vulnerable. Somehow Fletcher arrives at the conclusion that we have “Imaginary losses of low - income people. What is Fletcher thinking? He is a legislature reporter for goodness sake. Hasn’t he noticed

Mystery solved BINGO. It was Pacific Aerospace. I just got off the phone with Sequim office and yes, just before 10 a.m. they did a big detonation. And yes, they typically do it around the same time on Thursdays, so mystery solved. Their business is welding different metals, like aluminum and steel. They bury the metals, load about 500 lbs. of explosives, detonate them and the gigantic blast and ensuing heat, weld two metals that couldn’t be combined any other way. Some of the metal is used for rocket nozzles, which is an indication of how high the heat is. Shannon Moneo Sooke

there is a strong odor around the scandal in the Health Ministry where our government went to bat for Big Pharma and wrongfully fired employees in the Therapeutics Initiative who were finding problems with prescription drugs. Or how about the massive campaign donations by the Mt. Polley mine group that seemed to enable very little government oversight to the point where our government won’t release inspection records. What about that $750,000,0000 fine BC Hydro paid in California? Taxpayers are on the hook for whose mistake? There are scandals daily from this a government exhausted by scandal. Fletcher’s time might be better spent casting an unbiased eye on our government rather than being a shill that helps cover their mistakes and misdeeds. Ted Roberts Sooke

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When you list with me I will have a professional Home Stager visit your home. The Staging Analysis Report of your home will detail ways we can maximize the Selling Price without spending money on upgrades and repairs which will have little effect on how much your home will sell for. . Michael is pleased to announce the sale of 6857 Grant Road to a really nice family. If you are considering the sale of your family home why not put Michael’s 28 years experience to work for you? Michael will strive to insure that you recei v e the v ery b est p ri ce wi th a minimum of stress. If you have unanswered questions about real estate in Sooke call Michael Dick, “Your Sooke Specialist” at 250-642-6056.

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t took sciencefiction works like Matrix, War of the Worlds, Blade Runner, Mad Max and so on to ask the questions of the future: the “what ifs” that haunt our subconscious with an endearing sense of fear. Local film director/ producer Simon Norton Game tempts the same thoughts with his latest project - a TV series called Disrien the story of a futuristic dystopian society riddled with fear, loss of freedom and identity, and worst of all, the consequential outcome of an environmental disaster. To Game, sci-fi is more than just adding perspective ahead of our time - it also sends a message about the scenarios that may await us in the future.

“I’m a big fan of sci-fi and dystopia because it’s a great vehicle to comment on the things that affect contemporary society by using the future,” he said. “In a way, Disrien is a symbol of the link between sci-fi and the real issues our world faces today.” Completely selffinanced, the movie was two years in the making, with filming locations all throughout B.C. and Vancouver Island, including the Sooke region, Ocean Falls and the Great Bear rainforest, the coastline between the tip of the Island to Prince Rupert - which, when combined, form the fictional (and dystopian) town of Disrien, the place where the story starts and unfolds during the first season. “They want to industrialize that entire section of the coast,” Game said, raising the issue

that the Great Bear rainforest, and many others like it- face the threat of heavy industrialization by way of mining, forestry and oil pipelines in the near future. “Basically, they want to turn it into Hamilton,” he says, referring to the steel-producing industrial mega-complex that operates off the coast of Southern Lake Ontario. As a contrast to what *could* happen, Game focused on the beauty of the place - while at the same time telling the story of a shattered world. “One of the things we want to do with this show is show the beauty of the West Coast,” Game said. “There’s all this final frontier feel to it - all this wilderness that feels almost dystopian.” The story revolves around one of the main characters, Dante, who

wakes up in a tattered, dark and dangerous dystopia; without any memory of who he is and how he got there. As the story goes on however, the audience learns a disturbing truth about him, as well as the town itself and the dark forces that thrive within it. He’s not all alone, either; the plot also involves “the resistance” - a team of agents who seek to free the oppressed population from the claws of a group of elitists who, terrifyingly, desire more than to just control society. One of the first season’s central settingsor “chair of the story” as Game puts it, is the semi-comical “Tiki Noodle House” - a former lunch shack that was turned into a sort of futuristic-looking hangout. It’s even got a retrofitted carnival sign over

it, for that extra touch. The majority of it was produced in Sooke, including a local stateof-the-art film studio. Game first began the project when he met friend and local writer Mark Powell, “a student of philosophy” who just seemed to fit as the right piece of the puzzle. Enchanted by Powell’s vision of the future, the two began collaborating on a film. “We started talking about this short film where a man is trapped in this room with seemingly no door, but everything you look at, like looking at it in macro, you realize there’s another layer to it,” Game said, noting it was at this point the film’s story and prece-

dence first took form. “We kept galavanting on that idea and overnight it turned into something that we can work with,” he said. “It is a lot of work, a lot of competition; you’re probably never gonna make that money back, but it’s good fun and a great experience.” After a couple of months, Mark took the story and started running with it. In early May 2014, he dropped off the whole Disrien first season in television form; 44-minute episodes comprised of around 40, 50 pages, which would ultimately result in 10 scripted television broadcast episodes. “What we did here is basically half of what

would of been a halfhour TV pilot,” he said. “The chances of getting it out into the hands of people who’d be willing to finance it on the spot seemed pretty slim, so we broke it up into a digital episode - little bite-size pieces and put it out there.” Those who want to get into the dystopian and mysterious world of Disrien can visit www. disrien.com where they can watch the first episode, as well as play an interactive game that intersects and uncovers clues about the progressing storyline! For regular updates on upcoming episodes (and even clues) follow Disrien on Twitter at: @ DISRIEN__

The Pastor's Pen Spiritual Hunger

Last time I wrote I stated that I believed Jesus was the wisest and most influential person to have ever lived on this earth. I want to share with you over the next number of articles some of the things Jesus said that would demonstrate this. The smell of freshly baked bread or a simmering soup causes our mouths to water. And if we haven’t eaten in a while, our stomachs can rumble in anticipation. Jesus said that just as we experience physical hunger, we also experience spiritual hunger. Sometimes we try to satisfy our physical hunger with junk food. It provides us with no true nourishment, but it does fill us up for a short time. However it isn’t long until those pangs of hunger return. The same is true when it comes to the nourishment of our inner being. With our spiritual hunger in mind, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. The one who comes to me will never go hungry.” John 6:35. In itself, this is an incredible statement. But it can be tested. Can Jesus satisfy our inner longings? “Come to me,” he said, “and you’ll find out.”

Rick Eby Sooke Baptist 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

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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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Thank you for your support of Health Care! Your purchases of Dempster’s & Becel products added $15,000 to the QF Community Health Fund! Kraft

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450gr

5$ for

MacLaren’s

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907gr

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for

Rice A Roni 177-227gr

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for

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Into the dragon’s lair: Sooke potter all fired up Pirjo Raits

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incent Fe likes to make clay look like something else. His mugs have the look of metal with rivets, his bowls look like trees in the forest and teapots look steam punkish. He is also fascinated with dragons and skulls. Fe is a ceramic artist who likes to try just about anything including lots of 3D and 2D materials. His studio in Sooke is called the Dirty Dragon. “It’s about the act of making,” said Fe. “I try for individuality in everything I make. I do pottery and I combine sculpture with the practical.” He strives to make every single piece just a little different and he is not into pumping out pieces which are all exactly the same. He wants people to know that the item is handmade and someone made it. “I like to think everything I make has its own little character.” As he sits at the potters wheel, his hands gently but steadily put shape into a simple cylinder of clay. His hands tease the clay into mugs and bowls, cutting each off as it forms to his satisfaction then continuing until the cylinder of clay is used up. It’s a symbiotic relationship. Fe loves the feel and smell of clay. “One thing I like about clay is that it’s an ancient material centuries old, there is so much possibility but it is nothing new and you put your own spin on it. I feel like I’m only just starting to feel competent after 10 years of being serious about it. There are so many things to get to know,” he said. He tries to focus on techniques other potters may not be using, like his rivetware and architectural teapots. He is inspired by pretty much everything and there are a number of artists, potters and ceramic artists whose work he finds exemplary, like Richard T. Notkin, Gordon Hutchinson and Cathi Jefferson. He has a fascination with Mexican pottery and would one day like to make Mexican-style pottery with a Canadian bent. Fe is no stranger to art lovers on Vancouver Island. He had a studio in Fairfield in Victoria and has shown his work at the Sooke Fine Arts Show four times. He won best in Ceramics and Galls at the 2013 SFA Show. He has work at the South Shore Gallery and B&K Jewelry & Gifts in Sooke, and at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and the Eclectic Gallery in Victoria. He also sells on-line through his site on Etsy. His work will be shown at Appetite for Art at the Prestige on March 14. Dirty Dragon comes from his being born in the year of the Dragon. “It’s a good time for studio artists,” said Fe. “People are taking note and they are giving more value (to art) again.” Dirty Dragon Studio at 2066 Maple Avenue South is open by appointment but Fe said he can’t always guarantee what he will have in stock at any one time. Dirty Dragon is also on Facebook.

Appetite for Art bites back

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Top, the hands of a potter, middle a rivetware teapot, below a forest bowl.

AppetIte for Art Appetite for Art 2015 will be taking place on March 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Prestige Hotel. Tickets for the event cost $20 and can be purchased at West Coast Grill and Stick in the Mud. Tickets will also be available on the door.

ulinary and visual artists in Sooke are gearing up for a second annual fundraising event that marries the two skilled professions in a unique way. ‘Appetite for Art’ will see the grand ballroom at the Prestige Hotel transformed into an art gallery with various local food and beverage retailers present at the show pairing their creations with the artwork on display. “We are looking forward to making this year’s show even bigger and better,” said Dan Houle, general manager of West Coast Grill and event organizer. “By inviting other retailers to partake we hope to see even more of the community getting involved and help raise money for some great local causes.” Each vendor will be given a selection of artwork (which will be on display at the event) to use as inspiration to create individual canapé style dishes or drinks that complement the images. Show goers will then be able to try a sample of the dish whilst browsing the artwork. The event is designed to raise money for the Sooke Fine Arts Society Youth Scholarship fund and the Sooke Food Bank through ticket sales, art sales and a raffle, which will be held on the night with donations from businesses in the area. All artwork on display will also be available for purchase. Catherine Keogan, executive director of the Sooke Fine Arts Society said, “Sooke has such a thriving arts community and some delightful eateries. Last year’s pairings were wonderfully whimsical, and we’re excited to see what creative inspiration the chefs take from our local artists’ work this year.”

Call for entry: ARTIFACTS, the Art of Sooke

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axes or recycled farm equipment. Entry must have the Sooke area as a theme. Examples: birds and their habitat in Sooke, Fireweed flowers and the colonization of plants on clear cuts, fishing boats, activities on the Galloping Goose Trail and local beaches. Old photos rescanned and modernized using tech tools. Fabric and the dying process now and compared to “olden days”, lace making, weaving. Sunsets, mountains, people enjoying the local area... seaweed,

driftwood carving, etc. • Entry must have a 15 to 50 word description of how the item relates to the area. Example: “This is a painting of an eagle, which can be found eating salmon on the Sooke River during spawning season.” • Limited space: Maximum size 16 x 20 inches unless special circumstances. 3D or wall creations General information The Exhibit will run from the opening celebration on Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon until May 30. The Sooke

can be viewed and how buyers can contact you. It will be possible to rotate the items during the show, so if you do have a purchaser you will be able to make an appointment to remove your exhibit. No item in the exhibit can be removed without prior approval. Non Digital Entry For anyone without a digital picture of your entry, phone Linda at 250-642-6745 to make an appointment to bring in your item before the exhibit, or have it viewed at your place.

Region Museum is open from 9 a.m. - to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Sales Although the museum staff can not sell your art, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a shift to be on site, sell your entry and bring your items with you to sell, such as art cards, carvings, scarfs, etc. The shifts will be coordinated so there may be more than one person there at a time. When you are not there, your card with your description can detail where your work

For digital Entry Enter by sending an email to hunt@shaw. ca with attached “JPG” image along with your Name, Phone, Email and info about the entry: Name of Entry and your 15 to 50 word description. Technical specifications: Make image resolution 72 dpi (max screen resolution) with image size no larger than 10 x10 inches or in pixel size 720 x 720 px. The image at this size and resolution should be less than 200kb.

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A photograph taken in Sooke of an old wheelbarrow against a stack of firewood might be the type of entry accepted for ARTIFACTS.

Museum’s upstairs gallery hosts a special exhibit The Sooke Region Museum is continuing with art shows in the upper gallery at the museum. From the end of March to the end of May, 2015, the gallery will feature ARTIFACTS, A new exhibition of works by local and regional artists.

Call for Entry Open to all artists, carvers, ironworkers, fabric artists, and any person creating objects relating to the Sooke Region, including Jordan River, East Sooke, Port Renfrew and nearby regions. Deadline • March 15 -Entry fee: $10 - Any medium is okay, preference to entries of old artifacts, images of a “Bygone Era.” Examples: paintings on saws, ironwork with

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IF YOU WERE AN OWNER OF A VESSEL THAT WAS ISSUED A CATEGORY L COMMERCIAL HALIBUT FISHING LICENSE BETWEEN 2001 AND 2006 IF YOU WERE AN OWNER OF A VESSEL THAT WAS ISSUED YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS COULD BEFISHING AFFECTED BY A CLASS A CATEGORY L COMMERCIAL HALIBUT LICENSE BETWEEN 2001ACTION AND 2006 YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS COULD BE AFFECTED BY A CLASS ACTION Background A class action has been certified that alleges that a Department of Fisheries and Oceans scheme to divert individual vessel quota (IVQ) representing 10% of the Total Allowable Catch to the Pacific Halibut Management Association (“PHMA”) for resale back to individual commercial halibut license holders was unlawful and seeks restitution on behalf of members of the Class and Subclass for additional amounts paid by them for the diverted IVQ. The Class Action A class action lawsuit, Burnell v. Canada (Attorney General) (British Columbia Supreme Court Action No. S077807) (the “Class Action”) was brought against the Attorney General of Canada (the “Defendant”) alleging that the conduct of the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans with respect to the fisheries management program it implemented through PHMA was unlawful and enriched the federal government unlawfully at the expense of the Class and Subclass members. The Class Action was certified by the Court on February 18, 2014 (amended on June 13, 2014) on behalf of a Class, represented by Barry Jim Burnell, consisting of: All owners of fishing vessels with a Category L Commercial Halibut License to fish for halibut issued by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (“Licensed Vessels”) at any time between 2001 and 2006 inclusive who purchased quota from PHMA, except for the following: (i) the holder of license L-437; (ii) First Nations fishers holding Category FL Commercial Halibut Fishing licenses; and, (iii) members of the subclass. Individuals who meet this definition qualify as Class Members and are represented by the law firms of Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman and Ellis Business Lawyers (“Class Counsel”). In addition, on June 13, 2014, the action was certified on behalf of a Subclass, represented by Lorne Nels David Iverson, consisting of: All owners of fishing vessels with a Category L Commercial Halibut License to fish for halibut issued by the Minster of Fisheries and Oceans (“Licensed Vessels”) between 2001 and 2006 inclusive (the “Material Time”) for which quota was purchased from PHMA and: (a) who at any time during the Material Time: i. were directors of PHMA; or, ii. were corporations in which a PHMA director owned more than 50% of the shares; or

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The claims of the representative plaintiffs (Barry Burnell and Lorne Iverson) will be used to determine the legal responsibility of the Defendant to compensate the Class and Subclass members for the alleged losses suffered.

Judgment on the common issues for the Class and Subclass whether favourable or not will bind all Class Members and Subclass Members who do not opt out of the proceeding. You will be bound by the result of the Class Action whether the lawsuit is successful or unsuccessful and will not be able to start or pursue your own legal claim against the Defendant. The common issues can be found at www.cfmlawyers.ca/active-litigation/commercial-halibut-fishing/ or by request from Class Counsel or Subclass Counsel. If the Class Action is successful in obtaining recovery from the Defendant on behalf of the Class Members and Subclass Members, then they will be entitled to share in the recovery. If you opt out of the Class Action, you do not have this right. Class Members or Subclass Members who opt out of the Class Action may start their own lawsuits, but will not be able to claim any recovery in this Class Action whether through judgment or settlement. Residents of British Columbia If you are a resident of British Columbia and qualify as a Class Member or Subclass Member and you wish to participate in the Class Action, you do not have to do anything. You will automatically be included in the Class. If you do not wish to participate in the class action you must opt-out by completing and mailing the opt-out form to Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman, 4th Floor, 856 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W5 postmarked by no later than May 4, 2015. The opt-out form can be found at: www.cfmlawyers.ca/active-litigation/commercial-halibut-fishing/ or can be requested by contacting Lise Carmichael at 604-689-7555. If you do not opt-out by the deadline you will automatically be included in the Class Action. Non-residents of British Columbia If you are a non-resident of British Columbia, qualify as a Class Member or Subclass Member, and you wish to participate in the Class Action, then you must opt-in by completing and mailing the optin form to: Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman, 4th Floor, 856 Homer St., Vancouver, B.C., V6B 2W5 postmarked by no later than May 4, 2015. The opt-in form can be found at: www.cfmlawyers.ca/active-litigation/commercial-halibut-fishing/ or can be requested by contacting Lise Carmichael at 604-689-7555. Class Counsel and Subclass Counsel The law firms of Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman (604-6897555) and Ellis Business Lawyers (604-688-7374) represent the Class Members. Underhill, Boies Parker (604-696-9828) represents the Subclass Members. Firm websites are found online at www.cfmlawyers.ca; www.ellislawyers.com and www.ubplaw.ca. If you are uncertain whether you belong to the Class or the Subclass, you may contact either of the firms above and they will assist you accordingly. Class Counsel and Subclass Counsel will together be seeking fees up to a maximum of one third of the value of any settlement or judgment plus disbursements and applicable taxes as a first charge on any recovery, to be approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court. The fee agreement is subject to court approval and the approved fee may be less than the maximum. This notice has been approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court.

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Looking good from prom night may be just a Magic Wand away Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

What’s the most important thing about Prom? Other than asking that cute girl or guy for that dance, of course. It’s style. Pizzazz. It’s as much about turning up in a sharplooking tux or gorgeous dress as anything else. Thing is, pizzazz costs money. Hell, maybe even more than that Lincoln Town Car limo that your best friend will likely throw up in by the end of the night. In the end though, all you really want is the aesthetics-

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— the looks — because the tux, the limo, they’re just temporary. That’s where Lesley Butterfield of the Magic Wand Project comes in. She won’t fix you with any hot wheels, but she’ll dress you up well enough to rival Sammy Davis Jr. and Sofia Loren. And the best part? It’ll only cost you a penny. “It’s about giving everyone an equal chance to look as elegant and as beautiful for prom night as they’ve always dreamed, even if the budget isn’t there,” said Butterfield, who joined the Magic

Wand program as a volunteer back in 2001. Given the need for something like this in the Greater Victoria Region, Butterfield notes the Magic Wand program caught on quickly with the locals in Sooke. “We got a lot of support from the Sooke School District, as many of the kids we get are from Sooke,” she said. “We get our stuff from donations, the Salvation Army, or things that I’ve picked up over the years from vintage stores.” While there is no set fee for the service, any

donation, regardless of how small, is very welcome, says Butterfield, noting that the money goes towards maintenance costs for the clothing such as drycleaning and repair. “Because we don’t have any sponsorship, the kids borrow everything - we reuse the stuff for about five years,” Butterfield said, adding that in the last year of use, if the kid really likes it, they can take it home — except tuxedos — they don’t usually go out of style. In the end, it’s not even about money; it’s about providing an

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opportunity for someone who may otherwise never afford it. Butterfield mentioned the kindness of the community itself played (and still plays) a big role in Magic Wand’s success, such as one Victoriabased outlet which single-handedly donated a whole load of tuxedoes, shoes, shirts and ties. Even for those who’ve lost much more, the Magic Wand project still remains special. “One lady, whose daughter died before graduation, decided that when her daughter would of been graduat-

ing, she donated what she would of spent on a grad dress and bought someone a grad dress, which was really sweet of her,” Butterfield said. If you would like to donate, set up an appointment, or find out more about the Magic Wand Project, please contact Leslie Butterfield at 250-3838694 or via email at lesleybutterfield@hotmail.com, or by visiting www.themagicwandproject.ca. Those interested in enlisting in the program can check out the Boutique Days on March 14 and March 15, 2015.

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VITAL VITTLES Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June 250642-2032 for information. DROP IN HOCKEY SEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. all ages. SACRED CHANT CIRCLE 7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre. 6750 West Coast Road.

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Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 6672 Wadams Way Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray Rd Knox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd Legion #54: 6726 Eustace Rd Library: 2065 Anna Marie Rd Museum: 2070 Phillips Rd Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662 Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.

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Journey students report on activities Here is a fascinating update from Journey Middle School. We are here to write about what has been going on at the school during the past few weeks. One of the events at our school was the exciting Masquerade Ball. Some of our students made homemade masks to wear, which added to the mystery the ball had. Everyone had lots of fun, and danced ‘til they dropped. One of the best things that happened this year were all of our international students. We have had Spanish, Korean, and Chinese students grace our halls. We are soon to have some Japanese students as well. Some students will host many of these international students. This has given us a great opportunity to learn about the culture each of these students come from. Another way we have explored culture is our wonderful “Carnaval” during the middle of February. We explored this fun French Canadian tradition many different ways. Some of these ways were: students dressing a Bonhomme and greeting other students, eating crepes and drawing ice castles, ice fishing for lollipops and chocolate bars, making and eating poutine, sled racing and snow shoe racing in the hallways, and an ice cream eating contest. We thank our French Immersion students and many of our fabulous teachers for making this happen. Just recently we have had our annual Pink Day on February 25. There was a sea of pink as soon as we walked in

the front door. We were very inspired with all the people who wore pink. At our school we don’t stand for bullying! All the students signed a giant pink flag that we raised for this important day. Another great example of our students working hard

is our participation in the Mathmatica Centrum math contest. Our participants have already gotten a practice package, and they have started working on that. We have two returning champs from last year, Amelia Pierce and Cyrus Delege. It is the goal of many

students to take over this prestigious title! When we first started this contest there were only about 40 students, but now we have more than 100 students taking part this year! Our students will be working very hard to defeat our champions. Last, but not least,

our whole school is doing Reflex Math. This is a math program that helps students to memorize and practice their math multiplication facts. So far we have 32 students who have reached a 100 per cent fluency, and many are very close. If you do reach a 100 per-

cent fluency, then you get a small prize from the school. Everyone in the school is enrolled into this program, and they can access it anywhere that has internet. We are encouraging students to work on it as much as possible to reach their goal of a hundred per cent.

Thanks for reading our update from our amazing school! Mia Tanner, Andrea Palko, Angel Houle, Dixie Stewart, Hailey Ridley, Ciara Pereira, Bailey MacIver and Tiana Sadowski

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Sooke Hockey News It has been a rollercoaster for Sooke’s hockey teams this past weekend, with both losses and wins. Peewee A Thunderbirds played a valiant and extremely-close game against Triport’s Eagles on Saturday, unfortunately losing to Triport with a score of 6-7. Sooke came back though, after these talented athletes played their entire season in division two and finished second. During the round robin portion of play offs they finished first in the South Island, which then advanced them to the finals. Sooke was awarded home ice advantage for the first game of their best of three series against Port Alberni. Unfortunately they lost game #1 on home ice 5-2. The second game was a high-adrenaline, high-impact game and the Sooke boys put everything they had out on the ice, which resulted in a 6 - 5 win for Sooke. Last Saturday on home ice in front of a packed arena they won 3-0 to secure their spot at the BC championships. Sooke Midget A are now officially the

best tier 3 midget rep team on Vancouver Island. “These boys have worked extremely hard to get to where they are,” said Bev Berger, Sooke Minor Hockey manager and District of Sooke councillor. “The amount of skill and discipline that they have shown is extraordinary.” Sooke Minor Hockey will be well represented at the Provincial championships in Dawson Creek, March 15 - 20. The Midget-A team is lead by their captain, Jonah Philip and assistants Charlie Richardson and Jaden Lawrence, Outstanding goaltending by Shawn Parkinson and Max Clouser. Forward line: Ty Didmon, Nin Dougall, Tyson Friesen, Aidan Goluch, Jack Kendall, Aidan Lindal, Carter Navarrete, Calijah Philip Defense: Ky Berger, Dallas Brooks, Jared Purdy Dexter Kennedy Coached by Craig Didmon, Kevin Berger, Nick Phifer and Dave Kendall.

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One of the members of the EMCS Cheerleading team catches some air as the team was practicing in the Edward Milne community school foyer.

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They launch themselves up in the air. They taunt their pompoms and cheer at the top of their lungs, filling the crowds and the teams with school spirit and energy. They are the brand-new EMCS cheerleaders, and this year they are ready to cheer for Edward Milne community school. April Ingham, a parent volunteer and prime supporter of the relatively-new cheerleading group, is determined to get the word out. She notes that she was inspired by her son, who is one of two boys currently participating in the new cheerleading squad. “We want to show that there is such a thing here and see the status of it grow,” she said. “It’s

nice to be part of the community and I really hope people come out to be part of the Sooke spirit.” “The team has already given a little glimpse in the gym to their teammates, and that’s when the principal took notice and said, ‘hey, this is actually kinda cool.’” The team, who’s already grown and proven their skills in front of their team mates and school staff in the EMCS gym earlier this month, has been practicing for last six months. “I have a heart attack when I see these girls up in the sky,” Ingham said, noting that due to the club’s relatively-new inception, proper mats are far and few between. Regardless of the challenges, the team’s goals are clear: make a name for themselves and for EMCS at the upcoming Sea to

Sky International Competition in Vancouver on April 17-18, as well as Okanagan Cheer Championships in Kelowna May 2-3. And they’ll be ready, says coach Melynda Warwaruk, who, despite being new with the team, brings with her 10 years of experience coaching cheerleading teams in Alberta. “The school had its very first pep rally not too long ago, it was for all the volleyball teams; they asked all the cheerleaders to come out and do little small performances - we didn’t have a full routine down, so we just did little snippets, and they really loved it,” Warwaruk said. In order to assist in competition entry fees, travelling costs, and accommodations, the team’s goal is to raise $12,000 this year. This year the team also had to purchase uniforms.

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District Cup play downs started this weekend for many teams. Next weekend is semi finals and then after Spring Break SSC hosts District Cup Finals Mar 28/29. The U9 boys team #2 participated in the PLSC Tournament. They lost their first 2 games but managed to tie the last game. U14 girls played the top team in their league Bays United at home. This team has scored many goals on us this year so the Wildcats wanted to shut them down. A lucky couple of shots by Bays got them ahead 2-0 late in first half. Many chances by Sooke but their keeper was pretty quick to the ball. A disallowed goal by Sarah Lembcke due to a handball in the box discouraged the Wildcats but they kept up the pressure til the end. A sweet chance for Sarah Lembcke on left wing from a wicked cross from Grace Bishop in the middle gave Sarah the opportunity to beat their last defender and score her first (really second) goal of the season! Way to go Striker Rah Rah Sarah! End result was 3-1 for Bays but the Wildcats played a stellar game. Coach Laura Lockhart Sooke Girls U13 played Saturday in the District Cup quarter finals against Lakehill and came out winning 4-0. It was an exciting game and all the girls played great! Goals were scored by Holly Conwright assisted by Brittney Homer, Allana Garat assisted by Marin Clarkston, Sydney Cumming assisted by Allana Garat and Alexa Wright assisted by Marin Clarkston. Sooke also played a make-up game against Saanich on Sunday and won that game 1-0. It too was an exciting game with great efforts by all the girls. Sooke’s goal was scored by Jaylin Shaw unassisted. Manager Carleen Dennett & Coach Jay Wright Sooke U-15 Boys were at home this week-end hosting the Bays United team, Sooke opened up the scoring 20 minutes into the game with Andrew Rodd finding the back of BU net. Marc Black playing striker for the

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first time this season proved he was more than capable and put the ball behind the BU keeper 35 minutes into the first half. Sooke continued to hold the ball in the BU end with good passing and scored goal number 3 with a set-up from Nick Seabrook to Stuart Armitage-Smith who put a well placed ball into the back of BU net. The second half BU put the pressure on Sooke and were rewarded with a goal, but it did not come easy for them. Outstanding goal keeping by Joey Seeburger coupled with Sooke’s back line with Riley Carter at center D flanked by Ben Din-

ney and Garrett Grant was too much for BU with the game ending 3 to 1 in favour of Sooke. Nicely done, it was a good day in soccer for Sooke! Coach Rob Oyler The Sooke U17 Autobots played the first round for the district cup, coming away with a big win at home against JDF U17 girls. Goal keeper Hope Millard came away with a well earned shut out. Defenders Rachael Weibe, Katija Pallot, Kiomi Yates and Sydney Drysdale, with Jaime Laffontaine all played strong as a unit. Striker Taylor Benard scored the first goal in the 10th minute of the

match to start Sooke’s lead in the match. Five minutes later striker Cassidy Logan earned Sooke’s second goal. Mid fielders Chloe Mitchell, Riley McLean, Hailey Dimock, Cheyenne Williamson, Hailey Bryant worked hard supporting the back line and feeding the strikers, a turning point in the match was when JDF was awarded a PK and goal keeper Hope Millard made a great save. The Autobots played with determination and vision for 90 minutes. Sooke earned their third goal in the second half, from mid fielder Chloe Mitchell with the assist by Taylor Benard. The Autobots advance to the semi finals, with their goal of playing in the District Cup finals which Sooke Soccer will be hosting on behalf of Lower Island Soccer scheduled for March 28 and 29 at Fred Milne Park. Coach Wendy Cole Sooke Jaggers 0/30 B played their second Cup game on Sunday against a well skilled

SOOKE MINOR FASTBALL REGISTRATION Registration for kids 5-18 years of age wanting to play and be part of Sooke Minor Fastball’s rich heritage can register their children for the upcoming ball season Who? Kids 5-8…. in Learn To Play. Nationally recognized development of fitness and skills for boys, girls and parents. Ages 9-18 in organized league play with all recognized Softball BC parks in Southern Vancouver Island

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squad, Salt Spring O/30 B at Fred Milne Park, coming away with a loss. Player of the match, Sooke goal keeper Teresa Willman, was amazing with outstanding saves. Defenders Holly Hamilton, Pauline Topham, Hillary Childs and Colleen Lembecke worked hard as a unit. Mid fielders Glyse Clarkston, Kerri Alexander, Trina Clauston, Emma Taylor and Ruby F. tried to contain Salt Spring, Strikers Heather Frazer and Shannon Beahen had some great efforts to score. Great effort was given by all, Salt Spring won the match 4-0. Coach Wendy Cole U15/16 girls beat Cowichan in a 4-0 game. U17/18 boys won 6-0 vs Saanich. U17/18 girls won 3-0 vs JDF. Way to shut em down Sooke! These teams all go onto semi finals next week. U14 boys and girls and U15 boys play their first cup games next weekend. Laura Lockhart VP SSC

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Reader’s Photo of the Week Kathryn Alexander caught this Barred owl sitting in a maple tree her back yard. Their distinguishing features are moist brown eyes, no ear tuffs and 17 to 24 inches long. Their hoots sound like hoohoohoohoo, usually eight accented hoots, in two groups of four. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Stickleback Restaurant located at Cooper’s Cove. Got a cool shot? Send your high-quality JPEG photos to: editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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Your Weekly Horoscope CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have a lot to get done, but resist the urge to micromanage every detail, as this could be a surefire path to burnout. You need to take a few breaths. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You impress everyone with your creativity this week, Aries. Allow this creativity to be the inspiration behind projects you have been putting off of late. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Keep your goals relatively simple for the next few days, Taurus. You can benefit from the positive reinforcement of completing tasks and getting things done. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you have been immersed in work and are starting to show the ill effects of keeping long hours. Now is a great time to take a few days off or enjoy a mini-vacation.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, avoid the temptation to get started on another new project. You already have plenty of other things on your plate. Finish those tasks before moving on to something new. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 It is sometimes easy to miss the forest for the trees, Virgo. Try taking a step back so you can look at a puzzling project from a new perspective. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be searching for a new adventure, but try to appreciate the here and now as well. It’s easy to get swept up in fantasies, but don’t let them carry you too far away.

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Fishing Adventures

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Bob and Chris hold up halibut in the mid 30’s caught west of Sooke last week. Winter fishing in Sooke has been consistently good for Chinook salmon. Those trolling deep (80 to 160ft) in front of the Harbour mouth, the Bluffs and Otter Point trailer park, have been able to find Springs on each outing. The favourite salmon lures this season seem to be: glow hootchy or squirt, anchovy and herring in any brightly coloured bait head, and the Coho Killer in green and glow. If the action is slow, make sure you are right on the bottom, and maybe extend your trolling pattern to cover more area, most seasoned anglers will switch to bait on all rods, and ensure they stay long enough to fish through a tide change. Halibut fishing is picking up in the Sooke area; fish were reportedly caught in 100 to 180ft of water. Most fishers targeting hali are looking for low winds, slower currents with definite tide changes and a good ledge or “hole” to drop the bait off of, or into. Fresh bait is a very important success factor, as is anchoring up your boat for halibut fishing. Best check with someone who is familiar with anchoring for halibut. Crabbing appears to be picking up a little. Some exciting fishing derbies coming soon! Tickets for the new Sooke Saltwater Series will go on sale March 12 7p.m. at Buffy’s Pub. There will be draw prizes, including a $150 Series ticket package give away, and sponsor opportunities. The Series includes the three local Sooke derbies – Sooke Halibut Derby-The Sooke Coho Derby-The Boxing Day Derby. Organizers have tied the derbies together into a points race. The winner will receive a special sponsored championship jacket, of which there will be only one made. The Just for Halibut Derby is scheduled for April 25/26, the Sooke Saltwater Series Halibut Derby on May 23/24. Time to dust off the gear and get out there for some halibut fishing. Ron Neitsch 2 Reel Fishing Adventures

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