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$9.1 million-project will see major reconstruction of Sooke Road from Otter Point to Church roads Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

Construction of the controversial Sooke roundabout will begin next week, says district officials. The District of Sooke is contributing $3.1 million for the roundabout, which fuses Sooke Road, Brownsey “This is a very Boulevard exciting moment and the Evergreen Cenhere in Sooke, and tre entrance what has been the into one loop, which combined efforts of is wide and council, staff and big enough to the community since accommodate anything from incorporation.” a loaded logging truck to – Mayor Maja Tait your grandpa’s Lincoln. But there’s more on Sooke’s infrastructure menu. The province takes care of the rest with an additional $6 million for a complete revamp of Sooke Road between Otter Point and Church roads. That includes new sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, curbs, new shoulder bike lane and new bus shelters. All that in total, to the tune of $9.1 millionworth of work. $409,900 home on 2 acres Otter Point and Sooke Road will also · Great water supply gain an extra right turn lane along with a · Stroll to lake sidewalk – which right now is a daily frus· Carriage House allowed tration for many drivers who get backed up because they’re waiting for someone in Shelly@ShellyDavis.ca www.ShellyDavis.ca

front to turn right. But all that is about to change. “This is a very exciting moment here in Sooke, and what has been the combined efforts of council, staff and the community since incorporation,” said Mayor Maja Tait at the launch of the project Monday. “Creating a vibrant town centre that is welcome, accessible and safe for residents, visitors and future generations by car, bike, or on foot has been a priority spanning several councils.” Tait said the roundabout is being built without any extra taxpayer’s expense. “All this work will be achieved without any increase in municipal taxes,” she said. “This brings us to this moment where we break ground and realize Sooke’s awesome potential.” To reach that potential, however, it’ll take time, which is why Tait hopes Sooke residents and business owners will be patient throughout the duration of the construction, which is expected to finish this fall. The building contractor of the roundabout and the rest of project, Island Asphalt (also known as O.K Industries) will also be distributing roadworks signs around town, with notices for detours via Wadams Way. Despite the detours though, Mike Pearson, district engineer and operations manager for B.C. Transportation, said Highway 14 will remain open to traffic, with some single-lane closures from time to time. He added that crews will be working simultaneously on a variety of tasks, such #1 Real Estate Company in Canada Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror as hydro, roadworks, road having and grad- forSooke Mayor Maja Tait and Sales last 4 Consecutive YearsB.C. government representative Comox Valley MLA ing construction work. Don McRae with the ceremonial first dig at the location of the new roundabout on reporter@sookenewsmirror.com Sooke Road. Work on the project begins next week.

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Candidates for a council seat in a small community should be able to spend no more than $10,000 to run for mayor and $5,000 for a council or school board seat, says a legislature committee on local election financing. For larger communities, a population-based formula would limit a mayoral campaign for a city of 150,000 residents to just under $90,000, with other municipal candidates limited to half that. The small-town limits apply to communities up to 10,000 residents. For larger ones, mayoral candidates would be limited to $1 per capita for the first 15,000 people, 55 cents per capita up to 150,000, 60 cents per capita for 150,000 to 200,000 and only 15 cents for communities larger than that. Sooke Mayor Maja Tait received $23,884.49 in campaign contributions in her run up to mayor last fall; Herb Haldane received $11,943 in campaign contributions, while David Shebib spent nothing on his campaign. “If the limits were in place this last election than my campaign expenses would have been at or below the allowable limit, as a budget would

have been set accordingly,” Tait said. “I agree with the limits provided Elections B.C. is prepared with accurate information well in advance of the next election.” Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, who chaired the committee as it toured the province, said the limits are aimed to make running for local government “accessible and affordable,” while recognizing the vast difference between political campaigns in large cities and those in small communities. The spending limits still have to be endorsed by the legislature, but the B.C. Liberal and NDP members of the committee endorsed them unanimously. They are part of a series of local election reforms that included extending terms to four years. The committee wants third-party advertisers limited to five per cent of what a mayoral candidate is allowed to spend. The spending limits would be in effect starting on Jan. 1 of each election year. B.C. is joining Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador in placing spending limits on at least some of their local elections.

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Briefly CRD bans charcoal barbecues in parks The Capital Regional District has expanded its fire restrictions in regional parks to include charcoal barbecues. Propane and gas barbecues are still allowed, as long as they are directly supervised.

Heritage look Tour guides Stephanie Adamek, left, and Emily Lattanzi welcome guests to Sooke Region Museum’s Moss Cottage, the oldest standing pioneer home west of Victoria. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Police probe suspected arson A small grass fire in a vacant lot was likely arson, say local fire officials. Sooke Fire Department was called out just after 5 a.m. Monday when passersby saw a small fire in a vacant lot off Townsend Road. The group stomped out the fire with their feet. The lot has tall grass and large trees and backs onto Evergreen Shopping Centre. Fire Chief Steven Sorensen said the group “likely saved the day,” by putting out the fire and directing firefighters to the blaze that was a few feet in size. Police are investigating the arson complaint.

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The District of Sooke will begin surveying land at 2250 Sooke River Rd. next week for the establishment of a horseshoe pitch. Council’s committee of the whole Monday also decided to get an estimate cost of clearing the land and will determine if the property is usable as a horseshoe pitch. The Sooke Horseshoe Pitching Club has been in negotiations with the city since June 2011 for horseshoe pitching facilities.

Sirens and lights echoed all over Sooke during the early hours of Saturday morning after a fire erupted at the Grant Manor apartment complex on Grant Road. There were no fatalities, and all residents were evacuated from their units and put up overnight in either the Sooke Community Hall or local hotels, said officials. The fire, which broke out just after midnight, began in one of the ground-level suites in the middle section of the building, said Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen. “From what we know so far is that the guy was asleep on his couch, woke up and the room was on fire, after which he ran out,” Sorensen said, adding the fire went up through the roof, then spread from there. Fire crews from Langford, Metchosin, East Sooke and Otter Point fire departments responded to assist with quelling the flames, but even with the extra manpower,

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the fire didn’t let up easily, Sorensen said. “It took us three hours before we had it, because it kept flaring up in the roof and travelled to all these different spots,” he said, noting that there were 35 firefighters on scene. While the ferocity of the fire left a significant hole right through the middle of the structure, Sorensen said the damage remains 50-50. “Some suites suffered significant damage, while light water and smoke damage is present in all other throughout the building,” he said. “Closer to the centre though, the worse it is.” Grant Manor resident Morgan Proudlove was away at his friend’s place that night when he heard his building was on fire. “I still have my stuff in there, and I haven’t been able to go inside at all,” Proudlove said, adding he doesn’t have any idea what’s going to happen next. Proudlove said this was the second fire the building had endured in years, with the first one, albeit not as major, beginning after someone tossed a cigarette in the hallway. Cause of the fire is unknown. The investigation is on-going. reporter@sookenewsmirror.com

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Sooke School District students ended their school year on a more positive note than the last one, when teachers were on picket lines, graduating students worried about finals and grades and some parents scrambled to arrange childcare. There’s no absence of tension on some fronts, however, within the district. The Sooke Teachers’ Association has added its voice to a provincial grievance filed by B.C. Teachers’ Federation locals with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, disputing pay received for September, when teachers returned to work mid-month. If the BCTF wins its grievance, it could result in an estimated shared payout of up to $350,000 for teachers in the Sooke School District. It is not known at this point how any judgment would financially affect the district. While the dispute over

the partial month’s pay has been ongoing for months in other districts, Sooke Teachers’ Association president Ian Johnson said his association only recently joined the grievance, after the union was unable to come to an agreement with the district on a payout. “We were led to believe we’d been paid properly,” he said. “We weren’t even aware we’d been short-paid for September until after the trustee election (in November).” The issue, Johnson said, is “having a tremendous impact on labour relations in the district. It’s really difficult to have been told that you’re going to be paid eight days, (but only get paid for 6.3).” The issue stems from the clauses in the agreements between teachers’ associations and their districts that dictate how teachers are paid for partial months worked. In the Sooke district, the pay issue is complicated by the interpretation of the contract wording, which presents two clauses for how to deal with partial-month pay. One formula subtracts days not worked from the monthly pay total, while the other

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The Sooke News Mirror went on vacation (or at least a copy of the paper) with some its readers. Left: John Hay, Kristie Hay, Lisa Fullam, Arthur Skosiky, Paige Hay, Samantha Hay and Paul Fullam took their Sooke News Mirror along when they visited Bucerias, Mexico. Right: Elida Peers and granddaughter Angelina Risi show off their Sooke News Mirror while doing research at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, England.

Police target drunk drivers in summer enforcement campaign Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

Those who continue to hop back in their vehicles after a long evening of beer pong may want to think twice this summer – police across B.C. will be targeting impaired drivers at random road checks as part of the latest CounterAttack campaign. Launched July 1, the campaign began as a collaborative effort between the provincial government, ICBC and police to help take impaired drivers off the roads. During the summer months, one person is killed every three days in impaired-related crashes in B.C. On Vancouver Island, an average of six people are killed in impairedrelated crashes during the summer months every year, according to Sooke RCMP. Attorney General Suzanne Anton pointed out that CounterAttack is just a reminder not only

for drivers to take responsibility, but that police are out there — and watching. “Some people still aren’t taking the issue seriously,” she said. “That’s why we’ll continue to support enhanced enforcement to intercept those who put other road users in

danger.” So far this year,, there have been two people charged with impaired driving in Sooke. Twenty-six were detained or had their driver’s licences suspended for several days. Regardless of the excuse, or whether or

not a driver is caught, it still doesn’t change the possible outcome of impaired driving, which, in many cases, can be permanently life-changing, said Neil Dubord, chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety committee.

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East Sooke Fire Hall nearing completion Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

East Sooke’s fire department will be operating from a stateof-the-art facility as early as this fall, thanks to a new fire hall that is not only bigger but safer as well. At 88x88 feet, the new three-storey fire hall is large enough to fit a gym and training area, cafeteria and lockers, radio room and classrooms. This includes seven vehicles: a fire engine, tender and pump, a tanker, a first responder vehicle, fire chief’s vehicle, as well as a utility vehicle with a trailer attached. A new vehicle is expected to join the fire-fighting fleet in October as well. There will be more than ample space for the 20 or so volunteer firefighters currently active in East Sooke, something that can’t be said for the current facility, said George May, chair of the East Sooke Fire Commission and a retired professor of physics and electronics. “We had a requirement for new facilities, because we don’t have room for all the trucks required by the fire protection regulations, so finally, about 19 years ago, we talked to everyone, see what they wanted, see what kind of facilities are required and then we finally made a decision,” May said. Considering the new fire hall has been a project 19 years in the making, he said he’s excited to finally see it become a reality. “Once that roof went

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George May and Axel Joosting, main spokesperson for the East Sooke Fire Commission, look towards the nearly-finished office wing of the new fire hall. up, I almost couldn’t believe it. These guys work fast,” May said, referring to Verity Construction, the crew building the structure from the ground up and the same developer behind the CRD headquarters in Sooke. In the coming weeks, two sets of stairs will arrive for various sections of the building’s interior such as the lobby, radio room and upstairs office wing. The bigger assemblies are built offsite and hauled in by modular form – kind of like a giant Lego set that comes together module by module. Structurally, May said the building is for the most part incombustible as well as earthquake-proof. A water line for direct access is also part of the facility’s design. That, of course, includes a unique section of the building, a three-storey structure designed to represent

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Council must forge forward with vision WE SAY:

District council should look at the wishes of the whole community, not just a complaining few

Many-a-times Sooke district council has been approached by players from both sides: the pushers and the pullers, by the many and the few. But what seems to happen lately is that some come in with the intent to bully council and the mayor into making a decision in their favour; whether it is to throw a spear right through the heart of the roundabout project, stomp the multiuse bike trail or allow someone to plant hedges on municipal property. As a result, council has often postponed a decision – not that there’s anything wrong with thinking something through,

but taking too long to say yes or no risks the issue festering and mutating into something more convoluted and difficult to fathom. Equally harmful to both council and the community would be making a decision under pressure – tilting in the wind if you will – from those few whose interest is not in the many, but really in themselves only. This would consequently impact progress to the point that nothing gets done — precisely what those too fearful of change want in the first place. No one said it’s easy, after all, both sides want to win.

And while we applaud mayor and council for standing their ground on several issues of late, we hope they will continue to listen to the Sooke community’s voice as a whole, not just to those who are afraid of change. It may not win more votes, or a bouquet of flowers, but let’s face it, no one wants to live in a cob-webbed community that is afraid of progressing forward.

“No one said it’s easy, after all, both sides want to win.”

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Thumbs up, Thumbs down To the Sooke Canada Day Committee. This year’s celebration had many things go the wrong way (cancelled firework and loggers’ show to hot weather and a midweek holiday) but the committee was able to weather the storm and presented our community with a top-notch show. Canada is about our “red, white and pride” and it shone through the entire day from the early afternoon cake-cutting with local politicians to the evening concert featuring the British Invasion. The committee members never seemed to deter on putting on the best show possible and vowed that next year’s Canada Day celebration will be bigger and better. Oh, Canada! To distracted drivers. So many people still don’t seem to get it that you shouldn’t be driving while talking or using your cellphone or being distracted in some other way. Distracted driving has now edged impaired driving for the number of deaths reported. It’s at least reassuring that a consultation on a new distracted driving policy has seen people demanding increased fines. The issue now is how high the fines should go. “Right now some people see the $167 ticket as the cost of doing business,” said Justice Minister Suzanne Anton. “We need to stop that.” Agreed.

On the hunt to find region’s environmental gems

Kevin Laird Readers’ Advocate

The Sooke region is an outdoor lover’s paradise. The fact was brought closer to home last week when the Sisters of St. Ann donated a 23-hectare parcel of land adjacent to East Sooke Regional Park to the CRD. The land is located in the Juan de Fuca Area, adjacent to the regional park, near Anderson Cove on the Sooke Basin. The parcel features 300 metres of frontage along East Sooke Road. With the donation, the park is now 1,457 hectares, providing a popular outdoor recreation destination for residents and tourists. The park received more than 145,000 visits in 2014 and features more than 50 kilometres of trails,

exceptional marine bird and mammal viewing, and spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic mountains. East Sooke is truly one of the many jewels in the CRD park system. But it isn’t the only one we should embrace. Last year more than six million people visited regional parks from Albert Head Lagoon to Witty’s Lagoon. Let’s not forget the provincial park system and the numerous city parks both in Sooke and other Greater Victoria municipalities that we can all enjoy. Isn’t it time we celebrated these gems a little bit more? In my short time as editor with

the Sooke News Mirror I’ve managed to venture into some of these areas. Checked off my list so far are Witty’s Lagoon, Sooke Potholes, Jordan River’s Sandcut Beach and Albert Head Lagoon. There is so much more to see. And that’s where you come in. It’s time to identify some of the true wilderness gems in our area from Sooke to Port Renfrew. They can be the well-known ones to lesser outdoor getaways to escape the sunloving crowds. The Sooke News Mirror will publish your favourites in a special page sometime this summer. We are very fortunate in this part of the world to have such an array of parks that we can do everything

from walking to hiking to mountain climbing and trail running. I’ve done a lot of trail running in many local parks and mountains in Greater Victoria over the last few years, and I’m still totally in awe of the grandeur of it all. The parks offer me a sense of peace and serenity that I can’t find anywhere else - whether its winter or summer running. I’d love to hear of your experiences and what makes the woods such a special place for you. So get writing! ••• Kevin Laird is editor of the Sooke News Mirror. He can be reached by email at klaird@blackpress.ca or by phone at 250-642-5752.

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WE ASKED YOU: How do you stay cool in the hot weather?

I keep inside the house, it’s the easiest. I just leave the doors and windows open. Shiro Yasuda Sooke

I stay in the shade, or go down to our half basement where it’s cool. Carrie Martin Sooke

I drink a nice old-fashioned cold beer in the cool shade. Nothing really beats that. Franklin Unrau Sooke

We go out on the boat. Either right out there at Otter Point or on Muir Creek. Joanne Nickell Sooke

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Readers’ Letters: Canada, development, animals Forget the best, try making Canada better Re: Canada ‘fantastic place to live’ (Opinion, July 1) As someone who has lived in six countries and travelled to more than 50 as an anthropologist and researcher, I find the idea that any one country is the best in the world incredibly hard to accept. Virtually every nation believes that it is the best. After all, that kind of perceived superiority is precisely what nationalism is founded upon. Back in the 19th century, this belief was socially and economically beneficial, at least for some nations and ethnicities. Two hundred years later, this concept is neither beneficial nor factual. Although every country may believe it is the best, few dare to publicise this subjective belief and tout it as if it were a universal and undisputed truth. Sociologically speaking, there are reasons for this. First of all, it antagonizes outsiders. We live in an era where collaboration and inclusiveness, not isolation and provocation, are to take us forward. Unfortunately, Canada doesn’t particularly encourage dissenters or whistle blowers, possibly because believing that this country is the best leaves little room for alternative views. Which takes me to my second point. When you believe you are best, you are at risk of becoming smug and complacent. It is hardly surprising that Canada is notoriously lagging behind at global level in terms of productivity, and that its innovation indicators for the past three decades have been, and remain, appalling. This is not just “a pimple” in Canada’s allegedly flawless complexion, it’s a very serious matter if we consider that in the long term, the world will no longer be divided into developed and developing nations, but rather into innovation-rich and innovation-

poor countries. But this is not to dampen anyone’s celebratory mood. Looking into the things that do not make Canada the best country in the world would be much more productive. Doing so will create the possibility of making this country, any country, a better one. Not the best, but better. And that is something to be proud of. Damaris Garzon Shirley

No red flags put on developments Re: Pacheedaht and marina developers at odds (News Mirror, June 24) I am puzzled and perplexed by Kristine. Pearson’s comments towards the Pacific Gateway Marina. Is it merely competition that has Ms. Pearson, the Pacheedaht’s media spokesperson, demanding consultation from would be competitors for the Port Renfrew Marina, in which the band has financial interests? Pearson professes the Pacheedaht is not antidevelopment. She must not have read a recent post from the chief that stated let’s protect our territory from miners and developers. I’d like to know where the province, the Pacheedaht, the Department of Fisheries and forestry watchdogs were while tons of logging road washed into a salmon bearing creek behind town, fouling spawning beds and habitat? How were developers allowed to cut down culturally-modified trees and build cabins and RV parks beside protected wildlife danger trees? Two of the largest salmon and steelhead bearing rivers on the South Island have been filled with hundreds of tons of rock, sand and silt, transforming former habitat into campgrounds and off road vehicle trails. Coupled with a burgeoning seal and merganser populations, patrons at either

marina may have nothing to fish for in the near future. It seems odd that in an over-regulated society, there are no red flags to these developments. Greg Klem Port Renfrew

Council’s policies hurting animals Re: Starving deer need to be fed (Letters, July 1) The fact that somebody could have presented a formal complaint against Marion Ells is disgusting. I was sure that this bylaw district council was so pushy to pass would end up hurting animals and animal lovers. In theory “not feeding wildlife” sounds reasonable and the right thing to do. However, in practice, when the animals’ habitat and food sources are stolen from them in such a short period of time, the most humanely things to do was not this bylaw. First, it could have been a fence at the locations more trafficked by deer. Second, volunteers could work together with conservation officers to move the animals one by one to Jordan River. We all agree that deer need to be moved far away, but the strict method used by this new council to penalize constituents and animals is really scary. Because some people are hungry to create new jobs for themselves in Sooke in the form of bylaws to get grants, we all need to become more vigilant and carefully with council’s agenda and plans. If you love animals, please call your local animal rescue to get more information about who to vote for next time. Margarita Dominguez Sooke

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Readers’ Letters: the environment kill any fish? This way he will be putting his wishy-washy politics and money where his mouth is instead of the salmon which he claims to love. Environmentally responsible fishers and hunters? I suggest you look up the word oxymoron as these words can’t logically go together in a sentence. Justin Gilbertson Shirley

Deer cull could help feed poor Deer proliferate when we eliminate their predators. If we want healthy deer we have only one of two

decisions to make. Either we introduce their natural predators back into the community, like wolves, cougars and bears. But predators cause collateral damage and we may not be comfortable with those animals walking about our community. The other option is to cull the deer. How about combining a cull with feeding the poor? We end up with healthier deer, healthier people and less damage. Let’s not recreate India’s sacred cow problem with deer. Barringer Young Sooke

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Re: Fishers, hunters help protect environment (Letters, July 1) I saw some of the most flawed logic ever to be put in type by letter-writer Martin Hill. I have nothing to do with the Rainforest Alliance but I do have common sense and I care for the environment. I am vegan, although I don’t own a pair of sandals, I have been involved in food politics and their ties to environmental concerns (conservation) on six continents and over two dozen countries around the world. I simply tire of the extremely flawed argument that those who kill animals are doing good for the environment or those animals themselves. I have no doubts that the money, publicity and concern

raised for our fisheries and lands are a wonderful thing, I would never question that. But to state that you care deeply for the fish in our waters, only to then say that you are happy to fish them and deplete their numbers is completely nonsensical. Fishing means the depletion of fish and therefore an overall lack of concern for the species which Mr. Hill claims to love and wishes to protect. Mr. Hill then takes the classical route in the argument by passing blame on another species and claim the damage that they do is far greater than that of their own. This argument is so severely flawed. I have an idea. How about Mr. Hill continue to do all of the wonderful volunteer work, garner support within the public through media, continue to raise money but at the end of the day not

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Wieners

Premium Bacon

Freybe

Sausage

Per

Bavarian Smokies Sausage or European Wieners 500-600gr

Happy Friday D E A L

Purchase any 650-750ml

Astro Yogourt

FREE and receive a second one

works out to

$ 00 each

Offer in effect July 6-12, 2015

Yoplait

Yop Drinkable Yogurt 200ml

MORNINGS ARE BETTER WITH QUALITY FOODS

Happy Water

Naturally Alkaline Lithia Water 1lt

Happy Planet

Selected, 390-500gr

325ml

Fruit Smoothie PLUS A

Cheerios Cereal

for

Yoplait

LICABL PP

EES EF

General Mills

4$ for

650gr

for

16x100gr

for

Kraft

Tassimo

500ml

1kg

Selected, 108-472gr

Peanut Butter

Jam

Source Yogurt

LICABL PP

EES EF

2$ Yoplait

PLUS A

Nestle or Nestea

Source Yogurt

52ml

2$ for

Good Host

Coffee

Liquid Water Enhancer

Iced Tea Mix Original, 2.35kg

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect July 06 - 12, 2015 256-350gr

250gr

Hellmann’s

Black Diamond

Real Mayonnaise

Glaceau

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

1.42lt

340gr

591ml

350ml

PLUS A

WIN

All Natural Dressing

415ml

Arnott’s

for

LICABL PP

for

PEDEGO

350ml

LICABL PP

Planters

Cashews

175-200gr

ELECTRIC BIKES

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

Most Wanted BBQ Sauce

for

Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

500ml

EES EF

Newman’s Own

Coke

LICABL PP

EES EF

12x355ml

LICABL PP

24x355ml

with

Cool Iced Tea

450gr

for

Nestea

Vitamin Water

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

Rainbow Pack Pop

This summer, share a

PLUS A

5$ for

2$ for

Crush

100’s

EES EF

for

Freeze Pops

140-200gr

Selected, 400-450gr

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Ritz

PLUS A

Black Diamond

Christie

Biscuits

PLUS A

Peek Freans

Lactantia

Cream Cheese

Cheese

• 17

Dry Roasted Peanuts

225gr

600gr

Snack Better

SunRype

Sahale Snacks Blend

SunRype

Beverage

113-142gr

100% Pure Apple Juice

1.36lt

Unsweetened, 1.89lt

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Wild Sockeye Salmon

213gr

113-170gr

Del Monte

Real Fruit Frozen Bars

for

Nestle

Nestle or Christie

Drumstick

Frozen Dessert Bars or Sandwiches

Assorted Sizes

12x50ml

4$ for

for

Green Giant

Tre Stelle

Feta Cheese

2$ for

Process Cheese

Frozen Vegetables

300-500gr

2$ for

454gr

12x355ml

PLUS A

Dairyland

Milk 2 Go

4x107-112.5ml

473ml

1lt

for

Sweet Baby Ray’s

Pam

No-Stick Cooking Spray

425ml

1lt

299

Barbecue Sauce

Tomato Ketchup

2$ for

E.D. Smith

Pickles

Dealcoholized Beer

Value Size Bars or Snacks

499 Vlasic

LICABL PP

Del Monte

for

Fruit Bowls

Assorted Sizes

O’Doul’s

Nature Valley, General Mills, or Betty Crocker

for

LICABL PP

272-552gr

Blue Diamond

EES EF

Nestle

Skinny Cow Frozen Novelties

499

Almonds

170gr

750gr

Assorted Sizes

499

Swiss Knight

Green Giant

Valley Selections Vegetables

400gr

499

LICABL PP

PLUS A

Selected, 170gr

PLUS A

Crab Meat or Wild Cocktail Shrimp

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water

4x355ml

EES EF

Ocean’s

for

Ginger Brew

142gr

Reed’s

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

4x355ml

EES EF

2$ for

Pioneer Chips

Micro Brewed

PLUS A

Virgil’s

141-170gr

2$ for

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Prices in effect July 06 - 12, 2015 256-350gr

250gr

Hellmann’s

Black Diamond

Real Mayonnaise

Glaceau

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

1.42lt

340gr

591ml

350ml

PLUS A

WIN

All Natural Dressing

415ml

Arnott’s

for

LICABL PP

for

PEDEGO

350ml

LICABL PP

Planters

Cashews

175-200gr

ELECTRIC BIKES

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

Most Wanted BBQ Sauce

for

Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

500ml

EES EF

Newman’s Own

Coke

LICABL PP

EES EF

12x355ml

LICABL PP

24x355ml

with

Cool Iced Tea

450gr

for

Nestea

Vitamin Water

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

Rainbow Pack Pop

This summer, share a

PLUS A

5$ for

2$ for

Crush

100’s

EES EF

for

Freeze Pops

140-200gr

Selected, 400-450gr

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Ritz

PLUS A

Black Diamond

Christie

Biscuits

PLUS A

Peek Freans

Lactantia

Cream Cheese

Cheese

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Dry Roasted Peanuts

225gr

600gr

Snack Better

SunRype

Sahale Snacks Blend

SunRype

Beverage

113-142gr

100% Pure Apple Juice

1.36lt

Unsweetened, 1.89lt

Wild Sockeye Salmon

213gr

113-170gr

Del Monte

Real Fruit Frozen Bars

for

Nestle

Nestle or Christie

Drumstick

Frozen Dessert Bars or Sandwiches

Assorted Sizes

12x50ml

4$ for

for

Green Giant

Tre Stelle

Feta Cheese

2$ for

Process Cheese

Frozen Vegetables

300-500gr

2$ for

454gr

12x355ml

PLUS A

Dairyland

Milk 2 Go

4x107-112.5ml

473ml

1lt

for

Sweet Baby Ray’s

Pam

No-Stick Cooking Spray

425ml

1lt

299

Barbecue Sauce

Tomato Ketchup

2$ for

E.D. Smith

Pickles

Dealcoholized Beer

Value Size Bars or Snacks

499 Vlasic

LICABL PP

Del Monte

for

Fruit Bowls

Assorted Sizes

O’Doul’s

Nature Valley, General Mills, or Betty Crocker

for

LICABL PP

272-552gr

Blue Diamond

EES EF

Nestle

Skinny Cow Frozen Novelties

499

Almonds

170gr

750gr

Assorted Sizes

499

Swiss Knight

Green Giant

Valley Selections Vegetables

400gr

499

LICABL PP

PLUS A

Selected, 170gr

PLUS A

Crab Meat or Wild Cocktail Shrimp

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water

4x355ml

EES EF

Ocean’s

for

Ginger Brew

142gr

Reed’s

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

4x355ml

EES EF

2$ for

Pioneer Chips

Micro Brewed

PLUS A

Virgil’s

141-170gr

2$ for

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Schneiders

Grimm’s

Maple Ham

Large

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99 100 gr

Sushi

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100 gr

Arbutus Ridge

10 Piece California & Dynamite Roll

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Broccoli & Grape Andean Quinoa Creamy Coleslaw Macaroni Potato & Egg

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Deli Salad

Dutch

Homous, Spinach or Tzatziki Dip

Mild Gouda Cheese

1 95 45

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Dinner for Four

16 Piece Maki Platter

Alexis De Portneuf

Belle Creme Triple Cream Brie Cheese

Spring Roll

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Steelhead Fillets

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NANAIMO

100 gr

Fresh

Grey Cod Fillets

99 Per

100 gr

49 Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Walnut Halves & Pieces

per 100 gr

Fresh

Hand Peeled Shrimp

California

LOCAL

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr

Quality Fresh

Per

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Organically Yours

Sweet Treats Chocolate Almonds

Organic Roasted & Salted Cashews 200gr

60% Dark, 300gr

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English Bay

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Mini Apple or Cherry Strudel

Raspberry Swirl Muffins

Wonder

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6 pack

for

Chocolate Eclairs

Double Layer

Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

Lemon Truffle Cake

6 pack

Dempster’s

Signature Bread 600gr

12 pack

for

2$ for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Real Food

68gr

125-150gr

Energy Bar

Bottle Green

Corn Thins

2$ for

6x237ml

LICABL PP

299

La Tourangelle

Kettle Brand

Jordans

113gr

450-500gr

Baked Potato Chips

Meal Replacement

750ml

EES EF

Boost

Sparkling Beverage

PLUS A

Cliff Bar

Grapeseed Oil or Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Cereal

414-750ml

for

Scotties

White Swan

SpongeTowels

Multi Facial Tissue

Napkins

3$ for

Purex

Paper Towels

6x94-140’s

100’s

Household

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B.C. Grown “Hot House”

Little Sweetoms Grape Tomatoes

New Zealand Grown

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B.C. Grown

Green Beans or Yellow Wax Beans 4.39 per kg

California Grown

Sweet Italian Red or White Onions 2.18 per kg

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Royal Gala Apples 3.28 per kg

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Natural Organics

6”

Crazy Daisy Bouquet

JUMBO

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California Grown

Organic Bunched Broccolettes

2$ for

California Grown

Organic Cantaloupe 2.18 per kg

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Wadams Way named after community icons Elida Peers

where she brought flowers to fill their vases with colour and good cheer, a

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday July 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following matters: Sooke Region Museum

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her garden of beautiful blossoms. Whenever flowers were needed for a public celebration in Sooke, everyone knew to call on Olive. Olive died in 2004, and my last memories of her were of her weekly visits to the businesses in downtown Sooke,

National Exhibition in Vancouver as well. Left alone after Peter’s death in 1968, Olive continued to keep busy. Besides needlework and singing, though, she had two other hobbies, making a cup of tea for friends who came to chat, and sharing

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Amendment to Covenant FB126369 - 6527 Sooke Road and Lot A Covenant FB126369 restricts the land use on 6527 Sooke Road and Lot A (the property in between 6527 Sooke Road and the closed Kennedy Road) to a mixed use commercial, office/residential building.

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Today as we breeze down Wadams Way, the spanking new street lined with trees and street banners that cuts between Church Road and Otter Point Road, it seems so natural to take that shortcut route. We wonder how Olive and Peter Wadams would have felt to see the traffic breeze by their old home, the little farmhouse perched quietly on the hillside, home to many a friendly gathering for a cup of tea and a visit. In 1906 Olive was born in the metropolis of London, England. She grew up to marry Peter (Hugh) Wadams, a man with farming in his blood, and in 1929 the couple emigrated to Canada. The pair arrived at Sidney to work on a dairy farm at first, then moved to Sooke where they rented “Moss Cottage” up until 1942, because at that time they were able to purchase the cottage pictured above, standing on Church Road. Olive Wadams was a kindly, cheery and positive-spirited lady whose hallmark was caring about her community. This she demonstrated in countless ways, from playing a role in the Sooke and North Sooke Women’s Institute, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, to helping at All Sooke Day, to serving as a tester for Girl Guide/ Brownie badges, to supporting the Sooke Region Museum and much more. For half a century, Olive led the singing of O Canada at the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Olive and Peter raised two children, Norah and Hugh, at their farm home, where the youngsters learned early to tackle farm chores, helping with milking the cows and tending the gardens which grew every sort of produce. The Wadams farm was adjacent to the farm of Ralph and Margaret Strong. While Peter excelled

••• Elida Peers is the historian of Sooke Region Museum.

message of caring from a woman who truly cared for her community.

Covenant Amendment Subject Property

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To ensure consistency with current standards of District of Sooke’s Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw, 2014 (Bylaw 404), it is recommended that the following items be removed from Schedule “A” of the covenant as these items are already required by Bylaw 404: • Design and construct improvements to Dover, Kennedy Road, Lanark Avenue and Sooke Road along the frontage of the land; • Design and construct where the land fronts along Dover Street, Lanark Avenue, Sooke Road, a sidewalk and if deemed appropriate by the Municipality, a sidewalk along Kennedy Road; • Service the new development with underground utilities; • Complete a storm water management plan and build a storm water management system and any off-site storm water infrastructure. All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed amendments shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed amendments at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record. Commencing from July 8, 2015 to and including July 20, 2015 copies of the Covenant FB126369 and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the District of Sooke Planning Department at (250) 642-1634.

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Philharmonic Fling! brings music to the park Kevin Laird Sooke News Mirror

Music will fill the air at Ed Macgregor Park on Sunday (July 12) when the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents its biggest concert of the year. Philharmonic Fling! attracts up to 1,000 people to the free open-air pops concert. The annual outdoor concert began in 2002 on the Sooke Flats as part of all Sooke Days. It moved to Ed Macgregor Park in 2004 when the bandshell was built. “It is an event where families can come and enjoy the park and the music,” said orchestra spokesperson Jenny Nelson. “Fling brings music to the people. It is a community outreach project of the orchestra.” Longtime orchestra musician Michael Klazek is this year’s guest conductor. He’ll be joined by soloists Betty Allison (soprano), Sunny Shams (tenor), Merrie Klazek (trumpet) and Pierre Schryer (fiddle). All of the soloists have some

connection to Sooke. Allison and Shams started their musical careers in Sooke and regularly perform internationally. Klazek is with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and married to Schryer who is a Juno-nominated musician with six albums

to his credit. The orchestra consists of about 60 musicians. Conductor Michael Klazek said he wants to present a concert that will satisfy all musical tastes. “I see this concert as music being accessible to people who aren’t regular symphony-goers. I have a wide taste in music, as most people do. I thought a variety show would really be the answer,” he said. The first half of the show features light classical music such as Johann Strauss’ Emperor Waltz and opera great Luciano Pavarotti’s Nessun dorma. The second half of the program is lighter fare, including a piece on a Justin Bieber song arranged by Sooke composer and orchestra member Brent Straughan. “We have a variety show of soloists and orchestra music that goes very well together,” Klazek said. Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonic Fling! begins at 2:30 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m.

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Calendar Thurs July 9 TODDLERTIME

At the Sooke Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.,Hands-on activities for ages 18-36 months. Register at 250642-3022. ADULT WALKING GROUP SEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250642-8000. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CRIBBAGE 7 P.M. BINGO Sr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community Hall BABYTIME First Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. Sooke Library. MUSEUM NIGHT MARKET 5 -8 p.m. at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Rd.

Fri July 10

Sat July 11

Sun July 12

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.

Meat draw 3 p.m. SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET Otter Pt. Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Every Saturday.

Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5. Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday. SHIRLEY FARMERS’ MARKET 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shirley Pioneer Park every Sun. to Sept. 13. PHILHARMONIC FLING! 2:30 p.m. Ed Macgregor Park. Call 250-419-3569 for more information.

VITAL VITTLES

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Mon July 13 PARENT 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.

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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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Wed July 15

Taking care of yourself. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 1011:30 a.m. 250-642-5464.

People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m. PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR POOL Meetl and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m.

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YOUTH CLINIC

Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic. KNITTING CIRCLE

Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Dropin. 250-642-3022. STORYTIME Ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Sooke Harbour House. 7-9 p.m. Ongoing every 2nd Tuesday of the month. SOOKE HIKING CLUB Every Tuesday and Thursday in July. Meet at 9 a.m. at EMCS.

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Mexican

Pineapple

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Hawaiian

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/lb

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Rice

Doritos XL

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2 kg

799

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Peaches B.C. Grown

Glad Medium or Large

Alley Cat

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Chocolate

Christie

Lasagna Noodles

Alpo Cookout Classic

680g ........................

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Paper 79 Towels

Canadian Rye Dog Food 99 Bread 79 ea

Bounty Select-a-Size

200g All Varieites .........

Dempster's

Dill Pickles

425-680g

Fresh, Whole

156 mL

Charmin Double Roll

Kraft

Bick's Premium

Cereal

SEA

Sunmaid

750g ...........................

All Varieties

Kellogg's Corn Flakes or Raisin Bran

Treats from the

California

69¢

Lumberjack 7 Grain, Flax or Wheatberry

50g ......................

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El Paso

355 mL .......................

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Kraft

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Tomato Paste

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El Paso

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Kool Aid

2/ 00

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Unico

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Welch's

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Dempster's

Dasani

ea +dep

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Unico

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489

Realemon

649

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+dep

Peanut Butter

All Varieties

Cauliflower

Dad's

Kraft

4/ 00

147-167g 4 Varieties

Shake 'N Bake

Kalamata Olives

6x222 mL

Asian Noodles

Sunflower Oil 1L

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5.49/kg ..............................

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California

2/ 00

Knorr

Safflo

Wine Sauerkraut

Pepsi Cola

+dep

Bick's

All Varieties

Tea Bags

2/ 00 2L

Red Rose Orange Pekoe

Coca~Cola

/lb

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3 Varieties 3.78L

All Varieties

PRODUCE

Pure Juice

Mayonnaise All Varieties 750-890 mL

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

Salad

Dressings 384 mL

¢ 2/ 00

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Organic FOODS

Carrots 2lbs

2/ 00

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Berries WESTERN FOODS

McCain Traditional Crust

Pizzas

Remember Your Calcium

Snowcrest Frozen

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All Varieties 600g .........................

Highliner

Fish Sticks

All Varieties 416-433g

700g .........................

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Island Farms

WESTERN FOODS

Island Farms

Cottage Cheese

255g ..........................

2/ 00

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All Varieties

Chocolate Milk

500g

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

Olympic

650g All Varieties

Armstrong Melts

Cheese Slices

Nature's Path

Eco Pak Cereal

5 399 269

650-907g All Varieties

Level Ground

Fair Trade Tea

Level Ground Organic Fair Trade

Coffee All Varieties 300g

70g All Varieties ........

Clif

49 ea

210g All Varieties ......

283g ..........................

Patel's Ready to Eat

Indian Meals

265 mL All Varieties ....

Di Bella

187g All Varieties ........

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Nuts to You Organic

WESTERN FOODS

Santa Cruz Organic

Power O's Cereal

Crunch Granola Premium Bars Biscotti

Quality and Convenience

ORGANIC

Love Grown Foods

Lemonades All Varieties 946 mL

Tahini

Wholesome Sweetener Organic

Coconut Sugar

454g .........................................................................

Whole Alternatives Organic

Popping Corn

454g .........................................................................

Simply Natural Organic

79 ea +dep ea ea

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We reserve the right to limit quantities

Salsa

470 mL All Varieties ...........................................

New World Organic

Peanut Butter

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

So Delicious

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169 369 49 2

398 mL ......................

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99 ea

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299

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Island Farms

Tenderflake Regular or Mini

Tart Shells

Table Cream

Vanilla Mini Sandwiches

8x68 mL ...........

Sol Cuisine

EntrĂŠes

300g ................

Explore Asia

Gluten Free Bean Pastas All Varieties

200g ...........................

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Meatless Chicken

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WESTERN FOODS

69 ea

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170g .............

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

LEGALS

SOOKE SENIOR BUS

Thursday July 23 Trip to Sidney Market Home pick-up 3:30pm $14 Hall 4pm $12 Call Iris 250-642-6209 Friday Trips- Call June 250-642-2039

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

INFORMATION

Mildred A.E Drew October 1921-June 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred AE Drew. She was born in Kenora, Ontario on October 26, 1921. She married Ed Little as a wartime bride and they raised four children; Pat, Penny, Donna and Jon. She moved to Victoria in the late seventies. She met and married her second husband, John Drew. They shared almost 28 years of happiness traveling the world. John predeceased her in 2008 and she missed him terribly. We would like to thank Dr. Jong and the staff of the Priory hospital for taking such good care of Mom. One of our favorite memories of Mom and Dad was watching them dance. They were spectacular - people would clear the dance floor to watch them. Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last years were spent in a wheelchair. We hope that Mom has joined him now - and they are dancing again.

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Elizabeth Anne Roberts

Celelbration of life!

The Celebration of Life for Elizabeth Roberts will be held at the Sooke Harbour House on July 19 2015 from 11-3 in the Garden Room. Everyone is welcome, please bring an appetizer or finger food (only if able) coffee and tea will be served. Open House style, visit with Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, chat with friends, enjoy the beauty of where Mum lived and loved.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept. 5,6 and 7 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901 CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661. SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TRAVEL TIMESHARE SPORTS & RECREATION HOST FAMILIES WANTED

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 250.388.3535

The Victoria Grizzlies need host families for Junior A hockey players aged 16-20. Separate room required. Food allowance and home game tickets provided. Westshore, Sooke, Royal Oak, Saanich West ideal but other locations considered. For more information on a great way to be involved in junior hockey in your community please contact noelle@victoriagrizzlies.com

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

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.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877388-0123 ext. 229; online: www.dollarstores.com

Brenda Marion (Jones) Hay November 14, 1952-June 26, 2015

Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words: Good bye everyone, thank you to all of you that touched my life, each of you, even if you were only in it for a short time, you made me who I was. I go with no regrets or sorrow, but with my heart in peace knowing it is full of each of you. Thank you for that gift in my life. I leave behind to carry on with courage and love, the greatest gifts that were given to me, Daughters: Becky Hay (Kevin), Lindsey Hay, and my joy, Granddaughter Annabella McTaggart. My sisters Wendy Hales (Ken), Susan Pliszka, Don Jones (Steph) and my faithful companion, Dolly. Predeceased by my loving parents, Len and Dorene Jones and one great bother in law John Pliszka. My nieces and nephews, Gillian, Nicky, Meghan, David and Kyle. I love you all. Remember, I will always be with you as you will be with me on my next journey. How could the love, laughter, and family times be left behind and not be carried on in our hearts and souls forever. Be strong. Do not cry, for I go free and in peace. The family would like to thank Dr Anderson, Dr Brennan McKnight, & Dr Saunders for their compassionate care of Brenda. Thank you to Sooke Hospice and the VIHA health nurse team and the Beacon home care team for the great service and care that they provided. To the Sooke Harbourside Lions ladies, thank you for your thoughtful support during this time. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to Sooke Hospice or Sooke Transition House on Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf. No funeral upon request but a private gathering of family and friends will be held in her garden.

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HELP WANTED

Reporter Peninsula News Review The Peninsula News Review, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a busy newsroom. You have a passion for and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required and successful candidates will have their own camera. Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are assets. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by July 19, 2015 to: Jim Parker Publisher Peninsula News Review 103-9830 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: publisher@peninsulanewsreview.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Entry Level/Part Time Graphic Design Paginator Black Press Community Newspapers requires a Part Time Paginator for the ClassiďŹ ed Ad Department in our Victoria ofďŹ ce. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. This is an entry-level opportunity and while this is not a design position, basic building of print advertisments will be required.

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THE 292 SENIORS Travel and Social Group is looking for a retired truck driver to drive our 5 spd manual bus on occasional tours. Honourariam. Call 778-352-2283 if interested

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

SOOKE MEALS ON WHEELS

Is in need of Cooks for the 1st Mon. + 3rd Mon and 1st Fri +3rd of each month. We will supply all ingredients for your meal. We work approx 3 1/2 - 4 hrs each shift. Please Call Alma. 250-642-2184

The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, edit stories, paginate the newspaper, assign stories, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Canadian Press style is vital. If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking. The Victoria News connects with local readers in Victoria and Esquimalt and is essential in telling the stories of people and activities in these two municipalities and community neighbourhoods. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by July 10, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca

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Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

The award-winning Victoria News has an immediate opening for an editor.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HOUSE PARENTS for Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residence. Looking to contract a couple to support children in a live-in home setting. www.inclusionpr.ca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; careers for more information or 604-485-6411.

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Editor

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HELP WANTED

Skills required include a good working knowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other; the ability to focus; work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment; to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn industry speciďŹ c software packages is a must.

Send resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 or email lsmyth@blackpress.ca with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paginatorâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Deadline is July 17, 2015 Only those considered for an interview will get a response.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FULL CORDS 1/2 CORDS & SPECIALTY LOADS. SPLIT & DELIVERED

250-642-4075

DRYWALL EXPERIENCED DRYWALL Taper, have tools. Renos or small houses. Quality Fair Rates. 250-642-6806 EXPERIENCED DRYWALL Taper, have tools. Renos or small houses. Quality Fair Rates. 250-642-6806

HAULING AND SALVAGE

EDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING

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

ESTHETIC SERVICES

Ed & Faye 250-642-2398

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARAGE SALES 2666 KEMP Lake Road. Sat. July 11, 8am-4pm. One manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junk is another manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasure. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got lots. Come check it out; no reasonable offer refused!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our big 35th anniversary saleâ&#x20AC;? 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422, www.pioneersteel.ca

RENTALS COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

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FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area 1800-573-2928

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SOOKE, FOR RENT OR LEASE - INDUSTRIAL LAND AND BUILDINGS on Sooke waterfront. Call 250-652-1043 for details.

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HOMES FOR RENT

250-216-3095

SOOKE: SMALL 2 Bed Waterfront log cottage. N/S, N/P, $975. Available Aug. 1st. Ref. Req. 250-642-2015

We are updating our Carrier Waiting List. Please drop-in to Sooke News Mirror OfďŹ ce to Fill out New Forms

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Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Specializing in heritage homes

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TRADES, TECHNICAL GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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WELDING

SALMON ARM area logging company looking for hydraulic loader op and buckerman. Must have exp. to apply. Competitive wage & benefits. westwaylogging@shaw.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLARKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME RENOVATIONS Family Owned & Operated OfďŹ ce: 250-642-5598 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-361-8136 www.clarkshomerenovations.ca neilnbev@shaw.ca

Service & Installations

Renovations

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

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SOOKE: AVAILABLE Aug. 1st. $975/mo. 2 BDR Ste in private home. Inc. utili. except cable & phone. Shared Laundry, stairs to private entrance. 250-642-4971

Mobile Units +++ Steel Sales

TRANSPORTATION

250-642-0666

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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2005 SATURN VUE, 151 K., Loaded , Honda V6, Asking $6900. OBO 250-642-3048

FOOD PRODUCTS

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

Free Estimates

2 BR, open concept, 1200 sq.ft. suite, Kemp Lake area. Dog friendly, large yard, insuite laundry, Refs Req, $1100./mo. 250-216-2944.

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FREE RANGE EGGS $4.50/dz or 5 dz for $20 6626 Helgesen Rd. Raised naturally-no hormones, antibiotics or medications. Just delicious eggs from Happy Chickens!

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BEST BUY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Correction Notice

In our July 3 flyer, page 11, we incorrectly advertised a $400 gift card in exchange of used cell phones. The correct promotion should say, "UP TO a $400 gift card", depending on the value of the phone. Please, see a Mobile Specialist for further information

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B.C. housing help available to seniors Special to the Sooke News Mirror

The B.C Council of Senior Citizens report seniors in B.C. represented 18 per cent of the homeless population in 2014. Some are couch surfing and one step away from joining the numbers. Current inflated housing prices have caused rents that are not affordable for seniors with small pensions or for the disabled. B.C. Housings Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program will provide a subsidy to people with the least income for age 60 and over. They will reimburse part of the difference between 30 per cent of total income and the rent. The maximum is $667 for single, $727 for couples or $1,066 for shared accommodation. There are citizenship requirements and recipients must live in B.C. at least 12 months. Approximately 7,000 senior renters who are

eligible do not apply for the subsidy. Property taxes are deferred by 36,581 home owners over the age of 55 years to stay in their home. There is also a Rental Assistance Program for low income families with a gross household income $35,000 or less with at least one dependent child. Eligible seniors and persons with disabilities and low income can also access the Home Adaptions for Independence program for accessibility modifications to promote safe and independent living in their own home. This includes permanent fixtures such as handrails, ramps, lever handles on doors, bathtub grab bars and seats – up to $20,000. Repairs or maintenance are not eligible. Application forms are on the website or are available at government offices. B.C. Housing toll free number is -800257-7756 or they will mail the forms. The office of The

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Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke Green Party candidate Frances Litman has opened a campaign office on the West Shore. The office, located in Langford Centre (200-754 Goldstream Ave.), opened Monday. Litman also has an office in Saanich. There are no plans to open an office in Sooke, said Litman’s campaign manager Judith Cullington. “We are working with local volunteers to ensure that Frances is out and about in Sooke on a regular basis,” she said. “We have several active local volunteer.” The Green Party of Canada is poised to make significant breakthroughs in B.C. in the October election.

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B.C. fastball championships this Friday at Art Morris Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

Those in search of a fun-filled weekend of sports, hotdogs and sunshine, well, good news: Sooke will play host to the Sooke Minor Fastball Provincial Championships starting Friday (July 10), at Art Morris Park and will run all the way until Sunday afternoon. The winning team will head off to the Western Canadian Championships in Regina, Sask., on July 29. Two boys fastball divisions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; U12 and U16 Boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be going head-to--head for a chance to get the gold. The U16 has a Rep and a C division. In total, there are 10 teams: four U12 and six U16 teams coming from all over the province. The tournament starts on Friday at 9 a.m. and will run throughout the weekend. On Sunday, all three finals for all three divisions will be at 1 p.m. The opening ceremony will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, along with a banquet at 6 p.m. Throughout the championships, U12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all play at Art Morris, while U16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be on diamond one or at Stan Jones (at SEAPARC) throughout the weekend. All the finals will be held at Art Morris, however. There will be available parking at Art Morris, and at Journey. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just come in, face off, and leave, no, no, this is going to be a fun experience to remember for the 400 or so visitors from across the province, said Sheryl Friesen, lead hand and central organizer of the event, adding that there will be other games and activities in-between matches to keep everyone happy and entertained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a skills competition from 1 until 4 p.m. on Saturday for the kids to come participate in, including a human hamster ball where the kids are going to do the fastest race around the bases in a hamster ball,â&#x20AC;? she said. This will take place at the Journey School field

right across Art Morris Park. Friesen said she hopes little perks here and there this time will make Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality stand out from past fastball provincial tournaments held in big cities and other small towns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to do is promote is Sooke and Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added so many extra things to our provincials that have never been done before, such as every team is going to have its own host, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a contact they can personally call for directions, where to pick stuff up, and so on.â&#x20AC;? She added that every team will start with its own cooler of water as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge celebration of boys fastball, of Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition of putting fastball out there for other communities to come and enjoy our beautiful park,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Bryant, president, Sooke Minor Fastball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The level of volunteerism is out of this world, as far as people contributing, from park cleanup, to assisting with park operations, score keepers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge.â&#x20AC;? Friesen said that given the large influx of people expected this weekend, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still looking for at least 10 more volunteers to help out with small duties around the park throughout the duration of the event this weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still looking for people to fill some minor positions, it really takes an army to do this,â&#x20AC;? she said, noting that many of the parents have had no other choice but to volunteer to do those tasks instead of watching their kids play. Still, Friesen remains positive the help will come through, one way or another. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not every day Sooke is home to an epic provincial championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to show that Sooke is a good community that supports their youth and their community members, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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The girls arrived in Coquitlam at the provincial championship with fierce determination in their eyes.

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In this week’s Hot Car, we turn our sights towards one of America’s greatest V8 monsters of old – a car from an age when cubic inches and chest hair were the norm: the 1970 Ford Mustang 302 Boss belonging to Eric Gaignard of Sooke. Built specifically as a hard track machine, the Boss 302 took the Mustang to the next level, heating up its rivalry with Chevy’s Camaro SS for years to come. This particular Mustang however, wasn’t born as a Boss 302, but it’s certainly a fastback; a breed of the Mustang that has become rarer and rarer as time passes by. For Gaignard, that’s all he really wanted; the look of the Boss — a process that took him several years to restore and paint, considering the car was halfdemolished when he first got it. But a piece from here, a piece from there, and years of welding, and the old machine roars on. And the rest? Well, beneath that muscular hood purrs a 428 cu. in. Super Cobra V8 (unlike the original’s 302) — with 457 horsepower at the flywheel, it’s got

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Eric Gaignard standing by his life-long passion, a 1970 Mustang Fastback. While it may look like a Boss 302, this Mustang’s got the young heart of a Cobra under the hood. enough power to shred itself, the tarmac it’s on and the fabric of space time. This power gets transferred through a modern five-speed manual gearbox as well, just for that extra touch. “It’s a tribute, so it looks like a Boss, handles like a Boss, but it’s got the drivetrain of a Mach 1,” Gaignard said. “That way, you get the best of both worlds.” A fine tribute indeed. reporter@sookenewsmirror.com

Appointment Notice Rick O’Connor, President and CEO of Black Press Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Franklin as Director of Digital Development for the Black Press Group British Columbia Divisions. Andrew will be responsible for developing, implementing, tracking and optimizing digital marketing and audience development across British Columbia. He will work with digital staff and group Presidents to further develop our websites and mobile platforms as we continue to grow the digital part of our media business. Andrew has managed award-winning teams over his 30-year newspaper career and has received North American-wide industry recognition for innovative digital initiatives over the last five years. Recently he has taken a lead role in launching new products including the crowdfunding program BlackPress4Good. Andrew currently serves as director of both the CCNA and BCYCNA newspaper associations and will continue to hold his position of Publisher at The Abbotsford News and Mission Record. He also serves on multiple committees and boards in the community.

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Approximately 1,500 turned out for Sooke Canada Day festivities at Sooke Flats on July 1. Above left: Atsuya Muranaka showed his Canadian spirit wearing a makeshift baseball hat with Canadian flags and his red and white T-shirt. Above right: Three-year-old Linden Giesbrecht gets a helping hand from firefighter Zach LaFontaine during a water hose competition.

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Sooke celebrated red, white and pride on Canada Day, despite lower than anticipated numbers at the annual celebration. Organizers say about 1,500 took in Canada Day festivities at Sooke Flats last Wednesday, down almost half from previous years. The reasons? The cancellation of two major events, hot weather and the national holiday landing mid-week. “Overall it went quite well,” said Lorne Christensen, co-chair of the Sooke Canada Day celebration committee. “People seemed to enjoy themselves, but it was very, very hot.” In mid-afternoon, the temperature soared to 34 C. “People were disappointed. There were people who came to the main gate and saw the [cancellation] sign and turned around and left,” Christensen said. The fireworks were cancelled after Sooke fire department declined the permit, citing extremely dry conditions. Organizers of the West Coast Lumberjacks show bailed due to a medical emergency.

Local band the Kicks stepped in at the last minute and was well received, as was nighttime entertainment of Virtual Elvis and the

British Invasion. Despite all the unforeseen problems with this year’s celebration, Christensen said the committee hopes to

make next year’s celebration bigger and better. “We’ll keep plugging away,” he said. klaird@blackpress.ca

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST EOI – 1506-2015 LAND ACQUISITION OF A NEW LIBRARY SITE SOOKE BRANCH The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI), for the purpose of identifying those property owners (Candidates) who have an interest in offering their land (Land) for sale and which Land meets the site selection criteria set forth in the Schedule A, or such other criteria as may be determined by the VIRL at its sole discretion for the a New Library Site in Sooke Town Centre. The Land must be owned by the Candidates, in order to qualify for submission under the EOI. The VIRL may, at its discretion, enter into negotiations with any Candidate of this EOI. Candidates submitting a proposal to the VIRL, make this submission for information purposes only, with no contractual obligations by either party. The VIRL will, at its sole discretion, make a determination whether to select Candidates from the EOI submissions or other sources. Emailed Proposals must be received not later than 2:00 p.m. (14:00 hrs), Pacific Time, Monday, July 20, 2015. Proposals received after the Closing Time will not be accepted and will not be considered. Late Proposals will not be returned to the Candidates. There will not be a public opening of the EOI Proposal Submissions. Proponents have the sole responsibility to deliver and ensure Proposals are received on time. Expression of Interest documents are available by contacting Elisa Balderson, Purchaser, Phone: (250) 729-2307 or email: ebalderson@virl. bc.ca or downloaded from the BCBid website. The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. This EOI is not a tender and does not commit the Library to any specific course of action. The Library may decide to select a respondent, to not select a respondent, to defer its decision or to cancel this EOI at any time.

The Pastor's Pen Because Jesus lived in an agricultural society he used farming, fishing and husbandry analogies that were easily understood. Jesus once said of himself, “I am the good shepherd.” John 10:11. A shepherd’s job was not only to lead their flock to places where there was food and water, it was also to protect the sheep from predators, and provide medical care as needed. Jesus said that like a shepherd, he would lead, provide and care for those who followed him. As he spoke of himself being the good shepherd, Jesus made this intriguing statement: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10. The contrast is stark. The choice we are offered is not between two good people/things - but between a thief or a good shepherd; between death or life; between loss or abundance. Here Jesus portrays himself, yet again, as being unique. He says there is no one nor anything that can match the quality of life he brings to a person who follows him. It’s a claim that can be quantified by anyone who would come to him.

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Consumer urged to be credit savy before taking on renovations: BBB The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is reminding consumers to take the time to become credit savvy before embarking on home improvement renovations. “We get a number of calls this time of year from consumers, who are eager to start a renovation or home improvement project, that misunderstand how their use of credit has negatively impacted their credit rating,” said Rosalind Scott, president and CEO of the local BBB. “These consumers are then very upset with the bank when they find out that they are not eligible for home improvement loans or credit cards, despite the fact that they think they have a good credit history.” The real problem often begins

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Public sightings of cougars, as well as bears, are more frequent as people spend more time outdoors in the summer and enjoy more remote areas.

Be cougar, bear aware in Sooke This isn’t Jellystone National Park, and chances are pretty good that Yogi Bear won’t be trying to steal your picnic basket this summer. Picnic basket or not, you still could be attracting the attention of your furry neighbours without even knowing it. “We are lucky to live in a place that is also home to bears and cougars,” says Nitya Harris, “and if we choose to live in bear and cougar country, it is our responsibility to know what habits and actions attract these animals and what we need to do to avoid conflict.” Harris chairs the Coexisting with Carnivores Alliance, a regional group that works with government and community to prevent human conflict with bears, cougars and wolves. “Bear (sightings) tend to go up and down every year. The summer of 2013 was extremely busy, 2014 not as busy, and 2015 is expected to be an average year,” said Peter Pauwels, regional conservation officer for Vancouver Island. Conversely, cougar sightings have remained relatively the same over the past 20 to 30 years, with any rise in the trends being accounted to more people living in the area. “Sightings for both species are most likely to occur during the summer. It’s lighter for longer in the day,” said Pauwels. “People are out hiking and biking.” He added that in the winter months people are more likely to be inside, which makes sightings more rare, especially since bears hibernate in the winter. If you do encounter a bear or cougar, Pauwels said, “Don’t approach the animal, give the animal an avenue of escape, and get out of its way.” editor@sookenewsmirror

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