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Sooke tourism stilted by poor marketing

More effort needs to be made to market opportunities in the Sooke area Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

There are lots of things that rightfully put Sooke on the map: endless natural beauty, great hospitality as well as access to boutiques and services not offered anywhere on the Island. Pretty sweet, right? In a heartbeat, Sookies will yell “yes!” with a happy grin on their faces. But for those who haven’t? How will they ever know that local sweetness here if Sooke continues as a mere footnote in a tourist pamphlet? Well, that’s exactly what Jonathan Heerema, president of the Sooke Tourism Association (STA), is not only determined to answer, but to also change: by shifting Sooke into a bigger and more successful world of tourism. “We’ve taken on other marketing opportunities such as talking about the West Coast Trail, the Pacific Marine Circle Route, showcasing more than we have in the past. We’ve got some great assets and attractions here, so let’s put Sooke at the forefront of the Pacific Northwest,” he said. The tourism organization, which covers a tourist area from East Sooke to Port Renfrew, just recently launched its all-new website -- sooke-portrenfrew.com -- in an effort to boost its online footprint and raise awareness of what this part of the Island really has to offer. It features high-resolution videos and photos of local scenery and activities, as well as visually-appealing interactive maps. But this is just the beginning.

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Even though tourism initiatives currently exist in and around Sooke, their success per cost ratio hasn’t been all that great. “We haven’t had the investments in the right markets, and that’s been a large part of the problem,” he said. “Right now, the marketing isn’t good, where they’re putting the marketing isn’t effective, and they’re going after markets that

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are not volume-based.” A problem which local business owner Scot Taylor, among many others, said needs to be addressed. Taylor is behind the Stickleback restaurant, West Coast Adventure College and Rush Adventures. “Sooke to me is still the untapped jewel of the West Coast. It’s unbelievable what we have

here, and how we still haven’t marketed it properly,” he said. “We should be pulling at least 20 per cent of their customer base that comes through, which at this point we don’t even get five per cent of that.” He said a big part of the reason why the tourism industry is a challenge in Sooke is because there is little to no communica-

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tion between local businesses and local government in terms of where tourist-focused investments need to go. “I get upset when money is spent without asking or communicating with people who have spent a lot of money of their own like myself and others in the tourism industry here in Sooke,” he said. “That way at least they have all the questions answered, so when it comes to making a decision on how to spend that money, it’s actually worthwhile.” It might also help letting people know Sooke is here in the first place. Taylor suggested Tourism Victoria put in a separate section of Sooke in the Tourism Victoria guide and showcase this area bit more. “People from Sooke would feel like they’re not just being lost among Victoria people, but that they’re actually showcased a bit more.” And the good news is Taylor isn’t the only one looking to spread the word. Heerema’s tourist marketing campaign extends its arms further on to other organizations such as Tourism Nanaimo, Tourism Tofino, even the Black Ball ferry line. “That has been a really great avenue for Sooke to leverage other destinations much larger than we are,” Heerema said, adding that if Sooke is exposed to bigger markets and can properly service more customers in the long run, the return value of its tourism investments will be far more beneficial for the town. news@sookenewsmirror.com

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RCMP say a sixmonth investigation last year uncovered 1,228 incidents of B.C. residents illegally sharing “troubling” child pornography, including photos and videos of child sexual abuse, using peer-topeer networks. New crime rate data released by Statistics Canada show child pornography cases reported by police more than quadrupled from 300 in 2013 to 1,271 in 2014. But RCMP Insp. Ed Boettcher said the numbers don’t necessarily reflect a spike in actual activity but rather a better baseline estimate following the project by the B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation Unit.

“It was certainly eye opening to me,” Boettcher said. “It more accurately reflects the the scope of the issue.” Officers with the B.C. ICE unit had tracked internet addresses of B.C. computers trading in known illegal material using online networks. It was the first broad sweep of its kind and revealed what Boettcher called a disturbing and tragic level of activity. “These are crimes against children,

they’re serious and they result in life-long emotional scars,” he said. “The internet is forever.” The surge in activity uncovered was not matched by a major rise in culprits caught – a total of 107 accused

pornographers were charged last year, up modestly from 2013. But Boettcher said more are expected as police continue their investigations. He said the probe has led to charges against 18 accused and two have already been convicted. Violators who hide behind a computer screen can expect to lose their anonymity when they’re caught, he said. “Our initial investigation provided us a rough location of where these offences

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Failure to stop results in collisions

Warmer waters and lack of rain impact salmon runs

A three-vehicle MVI near Sooke Road and Church Road snarled traffic and caused delays on Monday, Aug. 10. According to first responders on site, the driver of a minivan failed to stop on time near the lights, colliding into another vehicle in front of it, causing a motorcycle to slam into its rearend as well. The rider of the motorcycle was treated for minor chest injuries, though no other injuries were reported for the other drivers.

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Planned power outage BC Hydro will be making electrical system improvements in our area. To ensure the safety of work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 6 hours. Where: Port Renfrew, Shirley, Jordan River and a portion of Otter Point (west of and including Blackfish rd) Outage Start Date/ Time: Thursday, August 13, 11 p.m. Outage End Date / Time: Friday, August 14, 5 a.m. Duration: 6 hours To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please turn off all lights, electrical heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore power as soon as we can. For the most up-to date status of your planned outage visit bchydro.com/outages or call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) for more information.

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An abnormally-dry summer in Sooke and in B.C. is threatening important salmon waterways, says the president of the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society. The reason? Coho salmon spend a full year in fresh water streams before migrating out to sea, said Robert Gamache. Coho migrate in and out of DeMamiel Creek, while chinook and chum leave the Sooke River system around April and May. With creeks drying up and rivers reduced to mere trickles of water, Gamache said coho risk getting trapped in unsustainable pools where they die. Despite the odds, society members do all they can to make sure that doesn’t happen. “During summertime, parts of DeMamiel Creek actually go underground, so we set traps here and there, gather those [fish] that are stranded in small pools and in danger of drying up and we transport them into the larger pools that we know will stay all summer,” Gamache said. Still, it doesn’t look great. This year, salmon, which thrive in

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Spawning salmon are being affected by unusual weather patterns. cool water, are likely to face “less than ideal environmental conditions,” says the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada on its website. DFO notes that unusually warm ocean temperatures along coastal B.C. – up to three degrees higher than normal in some locations – were first noticed last fall. These warm water temperatures are attributed to unusual weather patterns in the northeast Pacific Ocean throughout 2014, which caused very warm and fresher water to remain at the surface and reduced the mixing with cooler, deeper water.

To counter the low levels, the salmon enhancement society maintains a dam up in the mountains which it uses to try and regulate some water downstream to keep the salmon system alive. “The fact that we’re not getting any rain certainly impacts our capacity to keep that going through to the end of September,” Gamache said. Three years ago, Gamache said the society lost one of its dams when DFO decided to take it out, leaving the society with only half the water it used to have available. This, in turn, left everyone with a pretty tough

reality. “If the salmon can’t stay alive, they can’t return,” Gamache said. “The coho return dropped dramatically since we lost that dam.” In contrast, the water level doesn’t really affect the chinook runs. “What it’s doing to the chinook runs is possibly pushing them a little bit later, where we’d see those fish returning from the third week of September to the first week of October,” Gamache said, adding that if there’s no water in the Sooke River, the fish will stay in the harbour. An exact flow of the Sooke River and surrounding creeks is unknown because DFO doesn’t conduct any assessments in the Greater Victoria area. The extremely low snow pack levels in southern B.C. have increased the probability of low river levels and high river temperatures this summer. Salmon generally hold at the river mouth while waiting for cooler conditions before they migrate upstream to spawn. But sometimes salmon do not wait long enough and swim upstream into lethal water temperatures. At this point Gamache says there’s only way to counter the drought: “dance around for rain.” news@sookenewsmirror.com

Federal Conservative candidate: Shari Lukens

This week’s candidate spotlight: Shari Lukens, Conservative Party Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

With the 2015 elections already ramping up, the candidates are all in full swing to spread the word about

their campaign and what they intend to achieve, should they win. But who are these people knocking on our doors anyway? To give you a better idea of who you may be voting for, the Sooke News Mirror will feature an Esquimalt-SaanichSooke candidate from each respective party every week: Conservative, Green, Liberal and NDP. For this week, we’ll start off with Shari Lukens who is running for the local Conservative Party. Lukens, selfdescribed as someone with “a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll” grew up in the wheat fields of Hard-

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ing career at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Years after that, she signed on with Telus, where she led numerous teams on a variety of projects. Following the unfortunate passing of her husband in 2006, Lukens once again reprioritized and took an interest in local politics. She moved to the West Shore, and in 2011 she won a seat on the Colwood City Council. After three years in municipal politics, Lukens feels ready to take on bigger game, this time to help serve the residents of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke federally as a Member of Parliament. news@sookenewsmirror.com

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While some residents of the Grant Manor fire continue on their search to find permanent housing, fundraising efforts are ramping up. The Grant Road Fire Help Committee is planning a four-band extravaganza at the Sooke Community Hall on Sept. 9. Tickets for the Grant Manor Fire Ball are expected to go on sale this week at area merchants for $20. The Royal Canadian Legion is also working on plans for a spaghetti dinner. Details will be announced later. A special concert will be held on Sept. 19 at the Sooke Community Hall at 8 p.m. in order to help raise funds. Committee chair Richard Steele said some residents of Grant Manor have not found permanent homes and remain in temporary housing situations. The committee is raising funds to help residents get back on their feet. Some

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Art in the Park has changes for 2015 will be awarded prizes, top four prizes will be handed out in the youth and adult categories. Pre-registration is suggested. A shuttle will also be introduced for the first time this year, running from SEAPARC Leisure Centre to Ed Macgregor Park every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bussard-Grove said the arts council hopes to grow the festival over the 2014 event. “This a great way to celebrate the arts in Sooke,” Bussard-Grove said. “Art is not just for professional artists. Art is an activity. It’s a social activity. It’s like a hobby and it’s meant to be enjoyable. It contributes significantly to our community and to our society.” M o re about the event is at sookecommunityarts. com.

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Sharon Bussard-Grove sells her pottery at a previous Art in the Park. Kevin Laird Sooke News Mirror

The Art in the Park Festival returns this Saturday not just as a fun free day at Macgregor Park but as a builder of culture in Sooke. More than 30 local artists, artisans and performers will fill the park during the annual event, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15. This year, though, the festival is for one day only to focus more on the artists and entertainment, said Sharon BussardGrove, president of the Sooke Community Arts Council. “We want to do it well and have a really good one-day festival,” she said.

The tent pavilion at the park will be used to show off some of the work, and smaller tents will be set up in the park to host the variety of exhibitors, displaying everything from acrylic paintings to pottery. There will even be a kids’ table, where children can enjoy some hands-on activities. The Lions Club will handle food duties. In 2014, more than 500 people took part in the festival, a number Bussard-Grove hopes to exceed this year. So far, 20 artist have signed and 10 musical acts have committed to the 12th annual festival, hosted by the Sooke Community Arts Council. New this year is a

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If you spot a drunk driver - report them WE SAY:

Everyone can be part of the solution to end the scourge of impaired driving

Summer is in full swing, the patios are packed with people enjoying a cold one and backyard barbecues and picnics abound. Unfortunately, summer holidays, sunshine and high temperatures can combine to concoct a deadly cocktail of people drinking and driving. RCMP, ICBC and other police agencies launched another Counter Attack program earlier this month to try and put a dent in the carnage resulting from people continuing to drink and drive. Sooke RCMP kicked off its summer

Counter Attack program with a roadblock at Grant Road on July 3. No drunk drivers were caught, but we all need to do our part to end drunk driving. Only a concerted effort will drive the message home that we need to put the brakes on drinking and driving for good. If you know your circumstances may include a couple of drinks, take the time to arrange a ride home or ensure you have a designated driver. It’s much easier to take the time and plan ahead, compared to what

you will deal with if you drink and get behind the wheel. It can save your life, the lives of those you love or the lives of innocent others. One bad decision can leave scars that never heal and a trail of shattered lives ruined by a boozefuelled lapse in judgment. You can be part of the solution by letting the police know if you see someone who is drinking and driving. While programs like drinking and driving Counter Attack and media coverage have resulted in

a reduction in impaired driving offences, the sad reality is there are still people out there who just don’t get it. So please, enjoy your summer and help spread the word that if you are foolish enough to drink and drive, there are more and more people out there watching with an eye on getting you arrested and off the road. >> We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to editor@sookenewsmirror.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and your name.

Thumbs up, Thumbs down To all of the flaggers on Sooke Road. With the construction of Sooke’s first roundabout and the ensuing confusion, the flag people are doing a remarkable job in a chaotic situation. They are there to help people, not hinder people. Construction is time-consuming and frustrating but, believe it or not, in the end it will make it easier to get onto Sooke Road. These flaggers don’t need insults or evil stares, they are just doing their jobs. Don’t take your own frustration out on them. Leave a little earlier to accommodate the delays while construction is happening. You have the bank and the roundabout construction to contend with, take it easy, it will be over soon. To impatient drivers. Anyone who glares at and hurls insults to flaggers who are just trying to make a living is inconsiderate and unkind. There is an alternate route through Sooke and that’s at Wadams Way. There are directional signs to point you in the right direction. Wadams Way is actually a pretty nice addition to our thoroughfares in Sooke. Use it and you will see that it is actually pretty darn convenient. Give the flaggers and construction crews a break.

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Kevin Laird Readers’ Advocate

You either love ’em or hate ’em. Feed ’em or haze ’em. Urban deer are making their mark in Sooke’s city core. The ungulates feed themselves on anything that is green and colourful. And depending on what side of the fence you’re on, they’re either magnificent animals or beasts. The problem is municipalities have concerns with them too, and can do little to control them. B.C. SPCA chief scientific officer Sara Dubois points out local governments have been tasked to deal with complex management issues that should be under the mandate of the provincial government. Those problems have been handed

down without the province providing resources, experience or expertise. The Union of B.C. Municipalities, a lobby group for municipalities, even got into the act by asking the province to create a strategy for municipalities. The province complied and came with a number of options that municipalities could use, but asked those same municipalities to implement it. The only problem is there is no verification module. For instance, if a municipality wants to conduct a deer cull, it would need to set up a committee, get community input, possibly change bylaws, do a deer count, but when the time came to do the kill and obtain a permit, the province doesn’t do due diligence to

see if all has been done correctly. Remember, under the B.C. Wildlife Act, the province “owns” all wildlife in the province. One would think somewhere along the line their would be some accountability. Recent culls across the province have had less than good success. In Oak Bay, with no measured deer overpopulation and no survey of community residents, the cull went ahead. After considerable opposition, 11 deer were killed without learning the local deer population or its movement. And in Elkford after the removal of 39 mule deer, the municipality is now struggling to address an unforeseen ungulate issue – elk have now moved into the

habitat previously occupied by the mule deer. These are trends that can be seen over and over again across B.C. where culls have been conducted. The province needs to look at this method of disposing of “unwanted” animals in a more humane and logical way. To replace one problem with another is not the answer. Municipalities need more guidance and expertise. After all, urban wildlife management issues aren’t going away, and certainly won’t take care of themselves. ••• 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: What is the appropriate punishent for throwing cigarette butts out of car windows?

I think they should get a big fine for that. Amber Laird Sooke

They should get a ticket/ significant fine. Brad Angus Sooke

Punish them with a stiff fine especially if they actually cause a big fire. Ethan Card Sooke

Put them to work and clean up the mess they caused. Jamie Fener Sooke

EDITOR’S NOTE: Would you like to be considered for We Asked You? If so, contact reporter Octavian Lacatusu by email at reporter@sookenewsmirror.com or phone 250-642-5752.

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Readers’ letters: Crosswalk safety, water waste, fire victims Proper protection needed at crosswalks I was almost hit in the crosswalk at Otter Point and Eustace Roads the other day. A taxi stopped for me and a car coming from the other direction saw fit not to bother – another three metres and he would have hit me. I would also like to remind people that we also have many ladies pushing baby strollers – with real live babies in them. What is it going to take? Someone getting injured or killed? We need proper protection at all crosswalks. Bill Jones Sooke

Reach out and help Grant Manor fire victims Re: Grant Manor residents struggle in adversity to find new homes (News, July 29) This wasn’t just one family tragedy that the community can rally around – it was more than a dozen tragedies. Each one of them, a fire victim, is a brother, sister, father, mother or grandparent to someone. I’ve heard some people say in a dismissive way that they should have had insurance. Really? A lot of these folks have illnesses or disabilities. Some are low income trying to survive pay cheque to pay cheque. Does that make them

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Patience and consideration is asked of drivers while construction along Sooke Road continues. less desirable and forgettable? How their past lives unfolded is not my concern and knee-jerk pronouncements and pre-judgment attitudes do not address the plight of these poor, unfortunate folk. How many times have you heard the saying: ‘they didn’t see it coming’? Yeah, they all lost big time. Yes, they will all rise up from the ashes, eventually, but wouldn’t it be a testament that the community reached out to each and every one of them in their hour of darkness and brought forth a shining light? So, why not help these folks get their lives quickly back to normal, something that most of us take for granted. And then in self-exuberation these fire victims could each individually shout, “I didn’t see it coming.” The Grant Road Fire

Help Committee is trying to do that. Check out its Facebook page in the coming weeks for updates on fundraising and support activities. Just maybe, you might have something to offer them. Mick Rhodes Sooke

Water waste is mind-boggling A few years ago a typical neighborhood scene and evening time commitment was the use of sprinklers in yards. With water restrictions, now a 4 a.m. walk brings out the sprinklers on timers on ornamental gardens and ironically the grass in front of District of Sooke offices. A one-hour drive up Island shows bedrock where rivers once flowed and now warnings of moving to Level 4 drought conditions. Simply put:

water for food prep and personal hygiene only. Seeing Sooke water absorbed into streets and flow down gutters at pre-dawn hours, brings out the reality of our up-Island neighbours very close to home and made me feel most of us don’t grasp the reality of the drought we are in unless we are directly impacted. While hand watering is time intensive, do we need to get to the dire position of other communities who face such serious consequences to the drought while they must learn new ways of utilizing what we cannot live without and often take for granted – water? Carmen Neumann Sooke

Community leader will be missed

Ted Dever, a long time Sooke resident, passed away last week, just a week and a half past his 93rd birthday. Ted was a good man, who dedicated his life to making his little corner of the world a better place than it was when he found it. Ted was active in community development through supporting initiatives that would give youth a chance to thrive. Wherever there was a chance to do somthing good for kids, you could be sure that Ted was close at hand doing what was needed to ensure it succeeded.

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Ted believed in giving youth every chance to fulfil their potential and his legacy will live on in those he directly or indirectly inspired. Sooke is better because he was here. The world needs more people like Ted. He will be sorely missed. Scott Hilderley Sooke

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Marilyn Bell’s 1956 swim had a Sooke connection Elida Peers Sooke News Mirror contributor

It was 59 years ago this month that Canada’s famous Marilyn Bell was posed with Sooke’s Robert Acreman after her successful Strait of Juan de Fuca swim. During the 20th century, long distance swim challenges were all the rage, perhaps first highlighted by Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel in 1926. Marilyn Bell was born in Toronto in 1937. In 1954 she became Canada’s sweetheart when she swam Lake Ontario, in 20 hours, 55 minutes at the age of 16. In 1955 she swam the English Channel in 14 hours, 36 minutes. It was in 1956 that Marilyn tackled the Strait of Juan de Fuca; in her first attempt she had to give up, but the next month she gave it another try. On Aug. 23, she swam the 18.3 mile distance from Ediz Hook, near Port Angeles, to Clover Point in Victoria, in 10 hours, 35 minutes. Back in the simpler postwar days of the 1950s, people seemed to take a great interest in following feats such as this, and everyone was out to help her succeed in the challenge. Island Tug & Barge, one of the foremost tug boating companies of our area (now taken

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hearts, with a parade and much celebrating. Robert Acreman, who went on to become a ship’s master for Island Tug and Barge himself, recalls: “It was actually at Finlayson Point that she landed … The weather could be very unpredictable and fortunately we had a good day. All the small boats that surrounded

us kept clear of her but were close enough to enjoy the proceedings … she wasn’t a very big girl, and it was amazing she had the strength …. How she endured that cold water I’ll never know!” ••• Elida Peers is the historian of the Sooke Region Museum.

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398ml

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540-620gr

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Schneiders

Wieners

375gr

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Juicy Jumbos

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Per

Grill ‘Ems Fully Cooked Sausages

375-450gr

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Chapman’s

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225gr-1lt

314gr

2$ for

299

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100% Fruit Smoothie

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450ml

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

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320gr

Processed Cheese Product, 1kg

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Pioneer Chips

Ginger Ale, Tonic or Club Soda

210gr

Newman’s Own

PLUS A

Reed’s

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890ml

455ml

Virgil’s

2lt

4x355ml

Kozy Shack

220-240gr

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624gr

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Bits & Bites

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500gr

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175gr

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for

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Gatorade

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350ml

415ml

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Medium Salsa

Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks

100’s

2.63lt

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Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

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142gr

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320gr

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Natural Cheese Snacks

Pioneer Chips

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210gr

Newman’s Own

PLUS A

Reed’s

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890ml

455ml

Virgil’s

2lt

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Kozy Shack

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Beverage

624gr

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Bits & Bites

Original, 350gr

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Perform G Thirst Quencher

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350ml

415ml

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272-552gr

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100’s

2.63lt

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LICABL PP

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PLUS A

Approx. 400gr

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Faith Farms

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With schools slowly ramping up their game before the new academic year in September, youth are looking to make the most out of their time off before both the sunshine — and free time — take off until next year. Luckily, they won’t have to travel out of town for some fun; not too often anyways, thanks to an upcoming music concert at the Prestige hotel ball room on Friday, Aug. 21, featuring local artist Moka Only. The event opens to all ages at 5 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. when it switches over to 19-plus. The second parter of the event runs until 11 p.m. Several DJ’s, as well as other musicians will be taking part in the show. Behind the event’s curtains are its two-

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Hip hop artist Moka Only performs in Sooke on Aug. 21. man organizers, Ken Davies and Guy Woods, who recently launched their own business initiative in Sooke known as 642 Entertainment. “We’re trying to do this for the youth in the community because there’s no venue or anything for them to check out here,” Davies said, hoping that this gives

something for all the local youth to enjoy. This is the first time in 18 years Moka Only has had a show in Sooke, with the last time being at the Sooke arena in order to raise money for the nowknown Sooke Skate Park. Davies and Woods both grew up and lived

Shirley will nearly double in size Sunday (Aug. 16) for the community’s annual celebration. Shirley Day is a summer event of all things Shirley. The celebration on Sunday (Aug. 16), from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is a family affair with music, events for kids, a pie and watermelon eating contest, display of fire trucks and a slew of vendors and crafters and a sealed bid auction. A salmon barbecue takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. The event takes place at the Shirley Community Hall. “It’s just a fun kind of day for people to come out,” said Fiona McDannold, WHAT’S HAPPENING IN

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in Sooke for most of their lives, so they value the importance of youth having something to do and somewhere to go to. “We know how it is to be a kid out here and have nothing to do,” he said. “That was 20 years ago, it was way worse then. That’s when we had only one

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Edwin (Ted) Bruce Dever July 25, 1922 to Aug 4, 2015 With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Ted, our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grand father and friend at his home in Courtenay. Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was a gentle man who gave unreservedly to all and whose life was guided by honesty, sincerity and reliability. Ted was born in Coburg, Ontario to Muriel and Sheridan Dever. Spending his formative years both in Sooke and Mission where he picked up his Fathers entrepreneuring spirit, working as a logger, sailor, businessman, Commissionaire and ultimately real estate agent during his life. He enjoyed all of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges and was determined to do his part. From serving faithfully on the HMCS Prince Robert during WWII to championing the Dry Grad campaign for young people, Ted was always ďŹ nding ways to assist others and his community. The communities of Pender Island, Langford and Sooke were better off for having Ted as a active resident. Constants in Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life were his love of Baseball, interest in Politics, his obsession with Cortina cars, and always friends and family. His message to future generations was to accomplish your dreams by focusing on your ambition as your biggest goal and always work toward it. Perseverance. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lorraine, his sons Ed (Shirley), Bob, David (Abby), Michael (Caroline), Jeffrey (Eva), 10 grandchildren, 10 great grand children, sisters Doreen Routledge, Valerie Cook, and Lula Reed and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Aug. 16th at 2pm at the Legion in Sooke. Please join us in remembering Ted.

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BRAULIN, Shirley (Bubs)

Streeter, Ethel Jean (nee Murcheson)

Shirley â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubsâ&#x20AC;? Braulin (nee Gibson) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family the morning of August 7, 2015 at 83 years of age. She was born March 14, 1932 in Duncan, B.C. Predeceased by her husband Amos â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slimâ&#x20AC;? and one brother, Tommy.

Born on Galiano Island and passed away at Sunridge Place in Duncan, BC on August 7, 2015. Jean lived life to the fullest and was very independent. She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters as well as three husbands: Sgt William Ross Howard MM. 1945, Eric Michelson 1973 and Ervine Streeter 2011. Jean lived many happy and busy years in Sooke with Eric creating Broome Hill Golf Course. She then moved to Saanich with Erv for retirement, hunting, fishing, playing golf and bridge with her many friends.

She leaves behind sisters Vera and Elsie, brother Vic and children Sharon (Darryl), Wayne, Lorraine (Randy), Kevin (Erika), Susan (Chris), Tracey (Mitch), 13 grand children, 9 great grandchildren and dog Peanut. Shirley worked for many years at Sooke General Trading Co. second hand store with husband Slim while raising their 6 children. Shirley was a generous, kind, sweet and loving lady who touched many lives. She was an avid gardener who loved to bake and if you came to visit she often gifted you with baking but the highlight of her life was her family.

In 2012 she moved to Duncan to be closer to her daughter and family. 2013 saw another move for Jean to Sunridge Place where she received excellent care.

You can join the Celebration of Life for Shirley on Saturday the 15th day of August 2015 at 2 :00 at the Sooke Legion (upstairs) at 6726 Eustace Road.

Jean is survived by her loving daughter Rosslyn Eve (Brian Perry-Whittingham), grandsons Gary Eve (Glynis) and Keith Eve as well as granddaughter Allison Eve and great grandchildren Justin Eve (Theresa), Ryan Eve and Sally Steeves. She is also survived by her stepsons Norman and David Streeter. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM at HW Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society or organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Highway 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Town Centre Improvements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ongoing updates Age-Friendly Community Amendments to Animal Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw for wild and exotic animals New Council committees - Sooke Community Centre and Parks & Trails advisory committees

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Jane Jowett went to Antigonish, Nova Scotia to visit her brother, then to her daughter Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding in Virginia, with a motorcycle jaunt into North Carolina. The Sooke News Mirror loves to travel. Please send your travel photos taken with the SNM to the editor at: editor@sookenewsmirror. com . We will publish as space permits.

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John Horgan reflects on the last 10 years people in Metchosin and the Highlands. People talk about amalgamation a lot, but you’re dealing with very diverse communities on the West Shore.”

Horgan is quick to point out the positive role that First Nations are increasingly playing in creating economic opportunities and progressing with

treaties, especially in Sooke and Port Renfrew. “I like the direction of Sooke’s new council,” he added. He’s also excited about the two new

high schools being built on the West Shore in Langford and Colwood that will provide more trades training opportunities for youth.

“I attend the graduation ceremonies every year at Belmont and Edward Milne (in Sooke),” Horgan said. “The next generation is filled with hope and

apprehension about what the future holds. I think it looks bright for young people and young families.” editor@sookenewsmirror. com

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B.C. New Democratic Party leader and the MLA for Juan de Fuca, John Horgan.

A great deal just bubbled up in Sooke.

Rick Stiebel News Gazette staff

John Horgan has no idea where “the heck the time went.” That’s how the New Democratic Party leader initially chose to describe the past 10 years as MLA for the Juan de Fuca riding. “In the first campaign in 2005, my attitude was to see how it goes and hope I do a good enough job to get re-elected,” he said. Following a failed leadership bid halfway through his second term, Horgan said his focus remained on doing the best job he could for his constituents. He managed to increase his margin of victory in three consecutive elections, and secured the party’s leadership in 2014 after the bitter provincial election defeat in 2013. Horgan credited much of his success to his ability to maintain good working relationships with all of the mayors in his riding. “There’s a different focus in each area,” he said. “Langford is this dynamic, growing urban centre, bordered by Metchosin and the Highlands, (who) fiercely want to remain rural. The riding is an interesting mix of urban and rural all the way to Port Renfrew.” Horgan sees a lot of good in both extremes and enjoys trying to keep a foot planted firmly in both camps. “Langford has transformed into a family focused, development friendly urban centre with amazing recreational facilities, which I really enjoy as a sports fan. “At the same time, I totally respect the rural lifestyle preferred by

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I sailed a boat in Sooke and it was amazing Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

Last time I “sailed” was when I was five years old with my uncle, a fisherman, back in Romania. He let me take the controls of the tiny fiberglass dinghy, which was hilariously overloaded with fish (seriously, I think I sat on a trout). I even got to steer it a few times. It was great. So you can probably tell, that by the time I got down to Mariner’s Bay dock, my excited grin had reached my ears, kinda like when you take your kid to Toys ‘R Us and they know they’re walking away with something. For me, it was the priceless experience. After all, I figured it was time to try out another of Sooke’s jewels: sailing. As we waited for the rest of our crew at the dock, Gord Fulcher, president of the Sooke Sailing Association, introduced me to a few sailing basics and lingo, such as ‘there is no such thing as rope, only ‘lines’, how the ‘poop deck’ is such an overrated term, and how the front and main masts work. I also realized that at one point or another during our trip out on the Sooke Basin, I would actually drive the thing. In the meantime, our fellow shipmates joined us; Laurina Norris and the ship’s skipper, Rob Jolly. We got on the Ariane, a 20-footer race boat which was donated to the Association for its co-op program. With its modest 9-horsepower outboard engine, it doesn’t sound like much, but trust me, the little sucker can really go. Now, here’s the first thing to know about sailing, is that everybody does something. Either taking care of the lines (such as hoisting up sails, leaving port or docking) navigating, (looking out for other boat traffic, checking the radar for depth and speed) and overall making sure everyone and everything on board is safe and secure. The calm winds and sunny skies really helped that day as well; perfect for any sailing novice like myself. After setting off, we made our way straight towards the Sooke Basin, which, by the way, is much bigger in person than on a map. At this point, the crew raised the sails and shut off the engine, leaving the Ariane to push

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Gord Fulcher (right) Laurina Norris and Rob Jolly on the back of the Ariane just as she was tilting to the side. This is actually a pretty standard maneuver and the ship only looks like it is capsizing. forward gracefully only on wind. With blue skies, the sound of water splashing the hull and the gentle rocking-about, there’s only one thought that came to my mind: this is paradise. Then came the moment of truth. “You take the helm,” Rob calmly said to me with outmost confidence. In a moment, everything I had learned about sailing over the years — through Grand Theft Auto games of course — went out the window, because I didn’t drive a boat from an outside perspective anymore; I was the boat. We also did something called “jibbing”, a maneuver involving the mainsail crossing the centre of the boat while the jib is pulled to the other side. As I quickly found out, not only this is terrifyingly awesome (because it looks like

the boat is capsizing) but also a great way to catch onto gusts of wind and go even faster. It was at this point when my childish excitement turned into adult adrenaline, just as I was fighting both forces of wind and water to keep the boat straight and true. We zig-zagged back and forth for a while trying to maintain both the course and the wind on our side, not to mention dodge a few crab traps along the way. It’s worth mentioning that the crew I was with were extremely patient and knowledgable; between Gord, Rob and Laurina, I went from someone who knew nothing about sailing to sailing the boat myself in just a couple of hours. After having my “I’m on top of the world”

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moment, we headed back, still with me at the helm, until we entered the main channel towards the dock. “I did it, I actually did that,” I thought to myself in disbelief, just as Rob dropped the motor back in the water and we packed the sails. Once on dry land, I reflected on my experience, as well as the great group of people whom I had the pleasure of sailing with; it left me with a yearning to go for more, to get back out on that sea and breathe in that fresh Pacific marine air. And the best part is, it’s all right here in Sooke, and waiting. If my uncle was there to see me keep that ship going along, I know exactly what he’d say too; “nice sailing kid, now don’t let go of that fish!” news@sookenewsmirror.com

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The Sooke P hilharmonic Chorus

Robert Gamache Photo

Well done!

Wants You to Sing!

Local Sookie Brian Lacroix proudly stands by his 28.65 lb. fish which earned him the $5,000 first prize at the 12th annual Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society Chinook Derby. The event was held on Aug. 1, 2, at the “Welcome to Sooke” parking lot.

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Open to choristers from Sooke, Westshore & Victoria. The Sooke Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra will be performing choral works by Handel and Mozart this season.

On Aug. 8 Ben Wright and Brandon Walker pulled in a 33 lb. spring salmon off Sooke near Church Rock. This catch came a day before the one year date of the passing of Ben’s father, Bill Wright, an avid fisher who spent lots of time fishing the waters around Vancouver Island.

Community

Calendar Thurs Aug. 13 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Cribbage 7 P.M. BINGO

Sr. Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community Hall ADULT WALKING GROUP SEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250642-8000. MUSEUM NIGHT MARKET 5 -8 p.m. at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Rd.

Fri Aug. 14 VITAL VITTLES

Sat Aug. 15

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Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 Meat draw 3 p.m. p.m. Holy Trinity Church. SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET Closed during August. Otter Pt. Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Every Saturday. Re-opens Sept. 4. ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Ed Macgregor Park, Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Info: Karaoke 8-11 p.m. sookecommunityarts.com SOOKE SENIORS’ BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June at 250-642-2032 for information.

Sun Aug. 16 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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. SHIRLEY DAY Shirley Community Hall. Info: 250-646-2730

Mon Aug. 17 PARENT & TOT DROP-IN

Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 250-642-5152. CALLING ALL QUILTERS Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: 250-642-0789. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m.

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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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Infant massage, Youth and Family Centre, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 250-6425464.

People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m. PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30 to 11a.m. Info: 250-6425464. 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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Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Dropin. 250-642-3022. WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Sooke Harbour House. 7-9 p.m. Ongoing every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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SOOKE SOCCER KICKOFF

REGISTRATION

REGISTER FOR 2015/16 SEASON Tuesday, August 18, 6-7:30 pm and August 22, 10:00am-noon at the clubhouse Check our website for more details

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Sooke Soccer Jamboree September 2

Aaand it’s outta here!

Bring your child for soccer games

Average Throws (pictured) facing off in an epic battle against Scared Hitless during the Slo-pitch Playoffs at Fred Milne Park. A total of 20 teams showed up in Sooke that weekend, with the first ball being tossed in the wee hours of the morning and lasting until late afternoon. Fortunately the skies beckoned as well, with full-on sunshine complementing the cheer from crowds and players alike. The teams who came down that day also includes: Pitch Black, Sea Dogs, Long Horns, Freaks, M.O.B, Athletics, Hawks, Control, Anything is Possible, Halfbaked, Lowered Exp, Dawg#, Foul Ballz, One Hit Wonders, Shattered Dreams, and the Hustlers. The slo-pitch season may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take part in it next year. As we speak, the Sooke Slo-pitch Association is looking for players, guys and gals, to join and help make next year’s slopitch playoffs and tournaments even bigger than ever. For more info, go to: www.sookeslopitch. ca, or call the club president, Jason Dumont, at 250-6427915.

The Pastor's Pen

The Transfiguration of the Lord

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Our Lord Jesus Christ grants to his disciples the grace to contemplate his transfigured face, to confirm them in their faith, so that they do not become weak nor distressed when they see his face disfigured on the cross. Today we are also invited to have our own transfiguration, and when that blessed day arrives in our own transfiguration, our happiness and our glory will be almost infinite. Jesus will be an inner light for us, able to protect us from the attacks of darkness, because Jesus is the light that is never extinguished. Jesus Christ who was sent to save the world from his sin, and brought us the good news “Love one another”. This love only will be reflected when we get free of the modern slaveries, and live a simple life, with solidarity and help those who suffer, live a deep joyous life, and have an untiring faith in the Father. This will make the gospel of Jesus Christ credible in our time. Today we were invited by Jesus to renew our loyalty to the Father under the influence of the Holy Spirit and to walk in the path of our Salvation. In the celebration of the Eucharist Jesus invite everybody to get up to the Mountain of the Transfiguration where he wants to transform us from our human sins to be models of sons and daughters of God.

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

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2110 Church Rd | 250-642-4124 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15 am Pre-Service Singing 10:30 am Family worship Rev. Dr Gordon Kouwenberg Parents Room and well equipped Nursery

SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries

ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue 12-3 Wed 10-12 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero

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

9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service For more info: tour.de.rock.michael@hotmail.com 250-886-2125

Pastor: Mike Stevenson

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Reader’s Photo of the Week

Calgary visitor Olivia Kearns is dwarfed by a first-growth western hemlock in East Sooke Regional Park. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by the Stickleback West Coast Eatery. Send your highresolution jpeg photo to editor@ s o o k e n e w s m i r ro r. com.

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Top, Peter and Gail Stratton in front of Salvation Mountain, Niland California. The mountain was built out of adobe and straw over many years by the late Leonard Knight.

More Where in the World? photos on page 28. Take the Sooke News Mirror along on your travels and send us a photo. Send your photos to: editor@sookenewsmirror.com along with the place and everyone’s names.

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Where in the World?

Below, John Hay, Kristie Hay, Lisa Fulham, Arthur Skolsky, Paige Hay, Samantha Hay and Paul Fulham took the Sooke News Mirror to Bucerias, Mexico.

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9 hole golf tournament Sunday, 30 August at DeMamiel Creek Golf Club Entry is $50 per player and includes golf, BBQ Dinner and fabulous prizes! Dinner only is $13 per person

CHARITY AUCTION COMING IN LATE SEPTEMBER Short Mat Bowl 1pm SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK Donate non-perishable food items Euchre 6:30

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BUY TICKETS AT BAR THEN PROCEED TO REGULAR TABLE AS PER USUAL. DROP IN POOL TOURNAMENT 2nd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH LEGION RIDERS 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7 PM BLUEGRASS 1st & 3rd SUNDAYS 3 PM

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Steven and Ganine Gilbert from Surrey B.C. show off the chinook salmon they weighed in at the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Derby.

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Saltwater fishing in Sooke has been excellent. We are now in the middle of our summer season, where people get an opportunity to fish for the largest of the salmon species- big chinook salmon. There has been lots of action from chinook, pink, coho and some sockeye salmon in our area. Winds have been down and temperatures up, making for great days on the water. Popular baits have been anchovy and herring in green, green/ glow and glow teaser heads trolled on long 6 to 8 ft leaders at 27 to 90 ft on the downrigger, in 40 to 100 ft of water for large chinooks. Deeper water and pink hootchies recommended for pink and coho salmon. Halibut fishing has been good for those going west and putting in the effort. Crabbing in the harbour has been great with many fishers reporting good catches of large male dungeness crabs, especially on the incoming tides. Sooke Salmon Enhancement Derby, Aug. 1 weekend, was won by local fisherman Brian Lacroix, who weighed in a 28 lb. spring/chinook salmon. Brian caught the fish trolling off the Sooke Bluffs on the Sunday, it broke his rod and his reel jammed during the fight, but he managed to weigh in the fish an hour before derby closing time for the $5,000 first-place prize. ••• Ron Neitsch is the owner of 2 Reel Fishing Adventures in Sooke.

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