Issue2014 07

Celebrating Our Rural Community Lifestyle

Serving the Juan de Fuca: Port Renfrew Jordan River Otter Point East Sooke Malahat Shirley

Cover Photo by Noella LeDrew of Sooke

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Vol. 11 Issue 3 July 2014

The Juan de Fuca Rural Publication Society

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A group of Juan de Fuca residents formed a non-profit society to launch a news and advertising publication for the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area.

We provide a forum for our rural communities to share news, exchange ideas and develop a sense of community. At the same time the publication gives businesses within and outside the electoral area an opportunity to promote their products and services and reach potential customers. We also hope to make current information about the region and its services available to the many tourists who visit the area each year. Our goal is to protect, preserve and enhance rural life.

The publication will rely on community members to share their interests and points of view through articles, correspondence and photographs.

We welcome articles and letters reflecting the very diverse interests of our member communities and expressing all points of view. The editorial committee reserves the right to edit for brevity, accuracy, clarity and taste. Though every reasonable precaution will be made to verify the accuracy of material submitted, the editorial committee assumes no responsibility for the content of published articles. The responsibility is that of the writers. References and descriptions of products or services are provided “as is� without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.

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Hubris II

In their public statements about LNG, both Clark and Coleman reveal abysmal ignorance. Apparently neither has done due diligence. Clark was shown on TV telling an audience that if LNG escapes, “POOF! It evaporates in the atmosphere,” waving her arms to illustrate “poof.” Coleman has said, “it will sweep the skies of China clean.” Frankly, they are an embarrassment.

by Bev Mitchell, long time resident of Glenairley

[The articles in Hubris are the result of more than two years of research. It is my attempt to condense what I have learned for those who need to know but do not have time to find out for themselves. Let’s call them “information” articles, gleaned from many and varied sources—too many sources to acknowledge in these pages. The real work has been done by others. Yes, I have read both sides of the issues and checked my sources. A general bibliography will be provided when I am finished.]

But this May, a reliable 292-page report on hydraulic fracking was released by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), a non-profit group composed of university scientists, which supports independent scientific research. This group had been commissioned by the Federal Ministry of the Environment to “consider the state of knowledge of potential environmental impacts from the exploration, extraction, and developments of Canada’s shale gas resources.” In particular, they were to examine “the potential impact on surface water and groundwater, greenhouse gas emissions, cumulative land disturbances, and human health.”

The editor’s note at the end of the first article said I would provide information about the promised “hundreds and thousands of jobs.” So here’s an update: over 665,000 people are without jobs; 28,900 jobs were lost in April 2014; 38% of the jobless have simply given up looking. Harper claims to have created over one million jobs since 2009; during a question period this May, Finance Minister Joe Oliver bumped this number up to three million [probably another attack of hyperbole]; neither said where these jobs were or what kind they were.

The report concluded that “Canada’s 10-year experience with(hydraulic) fracking isn’t enough to draw conclusions on its impact,” noting that the effects of chemicals used “both singly and in combination” are not understood. [There are over 600 chemicals used in fracking fluid, including known carcinogens and toxins.] The report called for “environmental guidelines and significant research.”

Northern Gateway’s latest ad shows that they hired one student.

A report from the Bank of Canada says, “it may have modestly overstated the extent of recent improvement.” In fact, there are as many numbers floating around as there are different sources providing them, so it is impossible to know employment figures with certainty. [Finance Canada used Kijiji as a source; Stats Canada did not use Kijiji]. What we can know with certainty, however, is that our students are desperate for summer jobs.

Let’s take a look at BC next.

In response to the CAA report, the spokesperson for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) claimed that after 10 years of hydraulic fracking they have “a great deal of experience.” Government ministers “hastened to reassure that fracking is safe and well-regulated.” Coleman said, “the report doesn’t give me cause for concern... we’ve never had a drill stem leak or fail. We do really well.” Even the Federal Environment Minister chimed in, saying “Shale gas deposits can be developed safely, responsibly, and in compliance with the strict rules in place to protect Canadians.”

Like the governments of Harper and the Province of Alberta, BC’s Liberals are pinning all their hopes on the extraction and sale of fossil fuels. Given the millions of dollars poured into their coffers by companies who stand to profit, this is not surprising.

[In 2011, nearly two-thirds of Liberal funds came from donations by big companies.] It now appears that those who paid the Piper are calling the tunes, manipulating both Premier Clark and her Deputy Rich Coleman with ease.

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There are NO “strict rules;” hydraulic fracking is NOT wellregulated; and Rich Coleman SHOULD be concerned.

online courses on climate change for civil servants and British Columbians. There is no evidence that Clark and Coleman followed them because they boast “8 mines, upgrading to 9, currently operating and at least one LNG terminal to operate in Kitimat in the near future, with 3 more in operation by 2020”. They also ship “dirty” coal from the US, seemingly totally unaware that burning of these polluting fossil fuels is largely the cause of the climate change and extremes in weather now being experienced around the world.

Like the CCA, I have read and viewed much of what is in the public domain on the dangers of fracking to human health— and there is a great deal. As usual, other countries are light years ahead of Canada in research. Four countries - France, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, and South Africa - have banned hydraulic fracking outright, others too numerous to mention have placed moratoriums until more is known about its consequences. But Canada is blundering on in blissful crass ignorance. [When is deliberate, crass ignorance identified as criminal negligence? Is there a difference?]

The only indication that a light is beginning to dawn came in this year’s Throne Speech, which stated the government would be “levering BC’s strengths from natural resources to technology.” But this was short-lived. Upon learning of the $400 billion Russia-China gas deal, Clark boasted that BC can still be a “reliable partner” and provide “dependability of supply.”

Publications like Natural Gas Operations from a Public Health Perspective, The American Journal of Public Health, and numerous articles claim that the chemicals used in fracking damage “lungs, livers, kidneys, blood and brain.” Articles on endocrinology identify these chemicals as “endocrine disruptors”, that are linked to “birth Helping constituents defects and infertility discovered near with Federal government drilling sites. They also pose a risk programs and of metabolic, neurological, and other services. diseases, especially in children, and release volatile organic compounds and nitrous oxide contributing to groundlevel ozone.” In the USA, there are 1,000 documented cases of water contamination next to areas of gas drilling as well as cases of sensory, respiratory and neurological damage due to ingested contaminated water.

How many such cases are as yet undetected in Canada? [I recommend CBC’s The Nature of Things, “Shattered Ground” for those who don’t have time for more.]

So Premier Clark and her Deputy have failed the due diligence test on fracking - and failed it miserably. Did they get a pass on climate change?

In 2011, Terry Lake, then Minister of the Environment, asked the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) to prepare

Randall Garrison, MP

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WHY? What justification can there be for sending our most polluting fossil fuels to the most polluted countries in the world? WHO benefits? Investors in the big corporations. Period. Who is put at risk? We and the recipients are.

When Kitimat Clean was first announced, I asked the founder to meet with me. [He lives two blocks away.] He was “too busy.” I also asked Premier Clark for a meeting. [She is sometimes in Victoria.]

She was also “ too busy.”

Who am I to be so importunate? And why did I think it important to hear them tell their side of the story before I wrote this? I have called BC home for more than 80 years; my specialty is Canadian literature; both my graduate theses are on writers from BC. Consequently, I feel that I have more experience and intellectual knowledge about what British Columbians value than either Clark or Black. I wanted to be fair and hear their stories before writing so critically about them. Perhaps I could have told them that what they plan to do will destroy what British Columbians value most, that environment and economy are not mutually exclusive, and that they will never be forgiven if they ignore the very people and land that they have a responsibility to protect. Too bad they were “busy.”

(This is not an ad hominem attack on either Clark or Coleman. Rather, it is a reminder that, by virtue of their office, the buck stops with them.)

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July 2014

Why Did I Plant That?

by Bonnie Coulter

Now that my garden is maturing and in the maintenance phase, I have time to really assess with a critical eye.

Was I duped by the promises a label made? Like the pink flowering Dogwood that has never bloomed. Or the dwarf lilac that is so dwarf it qualifies for Bonsai without pruning. To that end I came across a fantastic book titled “WHY GROW THAT WHEN YOU CAN GROW THIS”, 255 Extraordinary Alternatives to Everyday Problem Plants, by Andrew Keys. ISBN-13: 978-1-60469-286-0 The book identifies trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses and groundcovers that we commonly see at plant nurseries and buy for our landscape gardens despite dire warnings and disappointing results. It isn’t about plant snobbery either; it is about common problems like needing winter protection, plants vulnerable to slugs and pests and plants so thirsty that you have to resort to sneaking out at night to beat the watering restrictions, risking being turned in by the water patrol.

Pieris is another disappointment for me. I was assured ”Fire on the Mountain” would colour up just fine but no, it is green and white with a “no show” on the vibrant colours I was counting on. Here he recommended Enkianthus “Red Bells”, which blooms in late spring with thousands of tiny dark pink to red bells on upright branches and keeps its size and shape just right for the small garden.

Keys introduces alternate plantings that tolerate summer heat, water restrictions and winter cold. He offers exciting colours, textures and strong visual structure that add year round value to the landscape; plants that pay dividends to the ecosystem by feeding birds, bees and people. Some of his choices may not be super easy to find today but the hunt is worth the effort when your garden morphs into a treasure that holds your attention year round.

Now who doesn’t have a “Burning Bush” or two in the front yard?

I bought into this one as a good way to have bold red foliage in the fall without having expensive Japanese maples. With this one Andrew warns, “It’s all fun and games until someone loses an ecosystem.” Well I didn’t get rid of the Burning Bush, but I did add the fantastic suggestion Eastern Wahoo, “Euonymus atropurpens” aka spindle berry. This shrub produced brilliant fall foliage and extraordinary dangly red berries under a paper hat that held on until the frost, and then the birds cleaned it up. Finding this treasure right in Sooke was such a reward. Had I not been sold on this plant I may have walked right past it in the nursery.

For example I have more than a few Barberry, “Berberis thunbergii” cultivars. I grow this for its dark purple foliage, but it has turned out to be an overused, boring, too much pink, prickly thug that I have backed into so many time the Mister thinks I am coming down with Tourette syndrome. Keys called up the best alternative for my conditions; native Ninebark, “Physocarpus opulifolius” cultivars.

I have purchased the orange, purple and gold varieties, and they come in red as well. Ninebark has a lot going for it as flowers readily and profusely, produces food for the birds and the bees and tolerates being munched by the deer. It is also easy to propagate for filling up more garden space and sharing with friends and neighbours.

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JDF Summer Hikes submitted by the JDF Community Trails Society

Saturday, July 5 - The Secret Trail Explore old routes through the Sooke Hills with Ev. Meet at the Kaltasin Rd. Park and Ride at 9 a.m. to car pool to the start. It is a day-long hike on forest trails, approximately 10 Km. Dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and a lunch, have good foot wear .

Everyone welcome. For more information contact Rosemary Jorna at jdf.cts@gmail.com

Saturday, July 12 - Thetis Lake to Francis King A JDFEA Parks and Recreation Commission sponsored hike. It is a 10 Km and difficulty level 3 hike. There is little elevation change proceeding past Thetis lake through well developed mature forest to Francis King. The hike returns via Mackenzie and Thetis Lakes.

Meet at William Simmons Memorial Park at 9 a.m., or at the Thetis Lake parking lot at 9:35 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Sid at jdf.cts@gmail.com

Saturday, August 2 - The Lake(s) Meet at the Charters River parking lot on Sooke River Rd. at 9 a.m. for a 10 Km hike to Grassy Lake, with the possibility of continuing to Shields Lake. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Rosemary at jdf.cts@gmail.com Saturday August 9 - Mt Manual Quimper A JDFEA Parks and Recreation Commission sponsored hike to the summit of Mt. Manual Quimper. This is a 10 Km difficulty level 3+ hike with an elevation change of 440 metres. Everyone welcome. Bring lunch, water, dress for the weather, have good footwear. Meet at William Simmons Memorial Park, parking lot at 9 a.m., or at Harbourview trailhead at 9:40 a.m. For more information contact Sid at jdf.cts@gmail.com

When lily habitat is exposed by clear-cutting, increased light and nutrients released from the organic component of the soil allow the plants to develop in incredible numbers and luxuriance (compare the single-flowered plants in the forest). However, this is temporary and few survive the following thicket stage of the young forest.

Photo by Noella LeDrew

Saturday September 6 - San Juan Ridge Explore a portion of the Kludahk Trail. This hike needs 4-wheel drive, car pooling and limited numbers. There will be an announcement for sign-up at the end of July. For more information contact Rosemary at jdf.cts@gmail.com

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission The Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 3pm, Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building #3 – 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC Public Welcome to Attend For meeting confirmation or enquiries, please call 250.642.1500.

Awareness Film Night Films on topics normally disregarded by mainstream media.

Screened monthly from October thru May. Available every day at the lending library.

Details: www.awarenessfilmnight.ca

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July 2014

Celebrating the Family Farm

by Ellen Lewers

Sooke Fall Fair is “Celebrating the Family Farm” at Sooke Community Hall, Eustace and Sheilds Roads, Sept 6th, 1-6 p.m. and Sept 7th, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., and in honour of this theme some great family events will be introduced.

On Saturday there will be hay rides with an 1934 tractor, and on Sunday pony-cart rides, both originating from the Community Hall. There will also be some wonderful fun games, donated by Shirley Community Assoc. and operated by local youth groups, with monies from the games to go to the various youth groups.

In our literary arts section, the Fair will feature “Amusing Farm Stories”, with submissions to go into an Amusing Farm Stories book to be published and for sale for Christmas. There will also be a farm scrapbook contest open to all ages.

Sooke Garden Club is decorating outside and inside the foyer for our fair and the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Arts and Beautification will be decorating the stage. Entertainment will focus on a fun day of homemade instruments, i.e. comb with paper, washboard and spoons to be displayed and played by you the participant, organized by our own Janet McTavish. Janet is also organizing a family farm dance.

We are looking forward to a great fair with lots of participation. Don’t forget the Great Sookeini Race. We are looking for local growers to supply the fair with zucchinis to give to folks of all ages for them to create their fastest vehicles to compete in this great event, which is open to all. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Fair!

Ellen Lewers is President of Sooke Fall Fair. For more information she can be reached at www.sookefallfair.ca

Sept 6 & 7, 2014

Celebrating Family FarmS Sooke Community Hall & Upstairs Royal Canadian Legion Highlights include Hay ride, pony-cart rides, games Amusing farm stories entry, which may be published Quilt raffle for prizes Family farm hoedown 6:30-8:30pm, Sat. 6th, Ed McGregor Park Watch for the Fall Fair catalogue at local stores or visit www.sookefallfair.ca We are looking for large animals, cows, llamas, etc. with their young to feature in our animal section to the rear of the hall. Entries welcome here.

John Horgan

MLA Juan de Fuca

Your Rural Voice in the Legislature

In keeping with the theme, the quilt raffle this year will have a Sunburst quilt, as first prize, while second prize will be a basket of local meat, i.e. lamb, beef, chicken valued at $250. Third prize, valued at $150, will feature local produce: preserves, tinctures, herbs, winter vegetables and value-added products from local growers.

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Calendar of Events for Shirley

Unless otherwise indicated, events held at the Shirley Community Hall

Shirley Women’s Institute 1st Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

September - June stephaniecroft@hotmail.com

Shirley Fire Department Practices Thursdays 7 – 9:00 p.m.

To volunteer – 250-646-2107

Shirley Fire Commission Meeting 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Shukokai Karate for all ages Info: Alida – 250-642-4631

Shirley Country Market Sundays, to end of September Contact: Larry lwmcca@shaw.ca

Pilates info@sandrasmithyoga.com Yoga Tuesdays, 6 – 7:00 p.m.

Nia Dance/Movement movingmelody@gmail.com Shirley Quilters and Crafters Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. (no sessions July/August)

Shirley Community Assoc. AGM Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 p.m.

Shirley Day Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Info: marydunn@shaw.ca Shirley Community Assoc. Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.

SEAS

Shirley Education and Action Society MAKE A DIFFERENCE Help make certain Shirley stays a rural community..

10 years of service, and a new dedication to the principle of “Stay Rural” focusing on watershed protection Join SEAS today: go to our newly revitalized website and join the effort to Stay Rural.

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Water Saving Tips SAVING WATER INDOORS In the Kitchen • Fully load the dishwasher and washing machines.

• When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink with soapy water, then quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from the faucet or fill the second sink with rinse water.

• Rinse vegetables in a filled sink or pan·instead of under running water.

• Do not use running water to defrost frozen foods. Use a microwave or leave food in the refrigerator overnight.

• Use the garbage disposal less. Disposals require a lot of water to operate properly.

Sooke Sailing Association Offers Summer Sailing Camps

In the Bathroom • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Use a glass of . water for rinsing.

• When shaving, fill the bottom of the sink with water for use when rinsing.

• Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors.

• Take shorter showers or only fill the bathtub 1/3 of the way full.

• Flush the toilet less often. Throw tissues and other such waste in the trash.

• Install an ultra-low-flush toilet. This can cut the amount of water that goes down the drain about 50% of each flush.

by Gord Fulcher

Sooke Sailing Association is offering Summer Sailing Camps again this summer for 6 to 14 year olds, where children will have fun, and learn to sail at the same time. They will learn the basics of sailing in a unique environment focusing on fun and boating safety. This includes launching, docking, steering, balancing, basics like wind speed and direction, leaving and returning to the dock; and different points of sail. Some of which are taught both on and off the water.

Fix Leaks • Verify that your home is leak free. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when water is not being used. If the meter does not read the same, there is a leak.

• Repair dripping faucets. This can save up to 20 gallons a day per leak.

• Check your toilet for leaks. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there is a leak.

Seven-foot Optimist sailboats as well as two-person kayaks are used in the program. By the end of the course, the children will be able to safely sail and kayak on their own!

Sail Canada Certified Coaches and our volunteers will ensure every experience is a positive one.

Summer sailing camps will be held at Coopers Cove in Sooke by the Stickleback Eatery from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The majority of the lessons will be hands on with skills warm ups in the mornings, lunch break then back out on the water.

SAVING WATER OUTDOORS In the Yard • Plant drought resistant trees and plants.

• Water the lawn and plants in the morning or evening to avoid evaporation.

• Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches. Taller grass holds water better.

• Use mulch to retain moisture in the soil.

• Avoid over-fertilizing your lawn. Apply fertilizers that contain slow-release, water insoluble forms of nitrogen.

Week #1 runs July 14-18, Week #2 runs July 21 to 25. Three levels (Wet Feet, Opti 1 and Opti 2.) are taught, and the children are graded according to their level. No experience is necessary and no membership necessary.

To register go to moss.checklick.com or for more information on the program go to sookesailing.com or bcsailing.bc.ca. The local phone number is 778-425-4030.

Hoses, Cleaning, and Pools • Do not water your street, driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom to clean these areas. Position sprinklers so water lands on lawn and plants, not paved areas.

• Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle that can be adjusted down to a fine spray. Turn it off at the faucet to avoid leaks.

• Consider using a commercial car wash that recycles water.

• If you have a swimming pool, consider using a new watersaving pool filter. Install covers on pools and spas to cut down on evaporation.

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Community Lunches at the East Sooke Fire Hall by ES Seniors’ Lunch Committee Gardens, festivals, and summer holidays get us out and about, making it hard to remember the long nights and grey, cold days of winter. In East Sooke, winter can be a quiet time to catch up on projects, when we’re less likely to bump into friends or be out and about in the community.

The East Sooke Fire Hall has been the site of community gatherings for years, and last winter there was a new experiment. Originally planned as two or possibly three lunches, the first East Sooke Seniors’ lunch was held at the Fire Hall in January. The lunch was a purely social event—no workshops, no announcements—where neighbors gathered over soup and sandwiches for a visit. Whoever showed up was welcome, and it was an enthusiastic group. A second lunch was held in March, and another in April. An end of season potluck was held at Ragley in May.

Doug Read Licensed Realtor 26 years experience~19 years *Selling* in *East Sooke* Benefit from my LOCAL EXPERIENCE and LOCAL SERVICE.

Donations for the cost of the food purchased for the first three potlucks were received with appreciation but not solicited or required. Community members had decided to see if people were interested in such a gathering, and to underwrite the cost for the first year.

Doug Read Pemberton Holmes Real Estate 250-361-7939 or 250-642-2705 or toll free 1-866-536-7169 email: info@dougread.com web site: www.dougread.com

Participants ranged in age from four to unquestionably senior, and the size of the group ranged in size from twenty to thirtyseven people. At every lunch there were different neighbours to meet, and it never happened that everyone knew everyone else—there were always different neighbours to discover. More than that, there were shared interests and stories. Attendees had the chance to offer information or help to others, and there were all kinds of ideas about holding the lunches on a regular basis, or even organizing activities or services. Any of that is possible, and all are invited to participate.

If you would like to help plan a series of lunches for the coming fall and winter, please telephone June Roots at 250-642-0758, or email esookeseniors@gmail.com Lunches will be announced on sandwich boards in East Sooke, on flyers, and on the Sooke Region Resources site, sookeregionresources.com. The East Sooke Country Grocer has also helped publicize the lunches, and posters may be found there.

East Sooke Community Calendar

Unless otherwise indicated all events & classes held in the East Sooke Fire Hall meeting room.

East Sooke Volunteer Fire Department 1397 Coppermine Road Fire Practice Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Volunteers Welcome

East Sooke Fire Protection & Emergency Services Commission Third Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

HARVEST ART & CRAFT FAIR Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 4th & 5th 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. copperminepark@telus.net

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Karate Classes For All Ages asielopp@telus.net Cardio & Strength Class pureconfidencefitness@hotmail.com Hatha Yoga Classes connieroseyoga@gmail.com Gentle Yoga Class sarahlouisericher@gmail.com

July 2014

The Stinking Fish Are Back – Metchosin and East Sooke Artists Get Ready for The Summer Tour

Valerie uses felted wool sweaters and blankets to create scenes of birds and dogs.

An up-close look shows the hundreds of exacting stitches that create texture and shine on every creation. While there are many petite and medium size two-dimensional pieces there are also remarkable, decorative pillows and needle felted dolls.

by Hailey Finnigan

For 5 days in July the public gets to see inside the studios of accomplished artists living in Metchosin and East Sooke. What is special about this is all the ingredients for art making are in one place: the art, the artist, and the studio. While it is great to see the work of these artists in pristine galleries, there is something complete about standing in front of the same art in the same place where the paint dries, clay flies or yarn spins.

This event is free and self-guided, so anyone can travel to the studios they want to see at their own pace.

Alice McLean Pottery

East Sooke is home to many of the tour’s talented artists, one of whom is Alice McLean. Alice’s driveway is long so do not get unsure and turn around because you would be missing out. Alice’s studio is right on the water and visitors get to pass her raku kiln on the way in. Alice does amazing ceramic pieces that are both wheel thrown and hand built. The effects of the raku firing are smoky metallic and rich in colour.

Bonnie Coulter is becoming well known for her landscape, seascape and fresco paintings, but has recently been gaining notoriety with her found object assemblages.

Bonnie’s studio has an amazing view of the ocean, and it is no surprise that is what inspires her work. Old boat parts, antique typewriters, and fishing lures combine to take the form of fish, sea birds, and mythical creatures. Sometimes she spots the perfect piece for assemblage right outside her studio on the beach.

Thursday, July 24 thru Monday, July 28 10am–5pm Fine local art in studios around Metchosin & East Sooke on this free, self-guided tour and sale.

Watch for tour signs!

Maps on our website & at East Sooke Grocers.

Long time participant Angela Menzies has added new works to her series of paintings Sizes and Vagina Warriors. “They are highly personal works of art that I am hoping can redefine what we consider beautiful about women. Mostly I want people to smile and 250-474-2676 relate to the imperfect human condition as something that is perfect,” commented www.stinking fish studio tour.com Angela. “The first painting in this series was entitled, “Size: Laughter”, and was inspired by one of my dear friend’s amazing smile and laughter, which lit up every room she entered. I really wanted her to know this about herself.” Angela has participated in the Sooke Fine Art Show, and has her paintings in hotels and homes around the world.

Leslie’s linocuts are captivating, small in size, and easy to add to any wall in your home. Having grown up in the countryside, Leslie is continuously inspired by the romantic moods of rural life. Birds and landscapes are primary subject matter. If you are a fan of warblers, chickadees, ravens, sparrows and nuthatches you will enjoy these prints; many are in black ink, however, there are some limited edition prints that feature multiple colours.

These are only a few of the twenty talented artists participating in this summer’s tour. The tour is a fantastic way to get to know the creative souls in your community, all while enjoying a scenic drive past beaches and fields. The tour is July 24 to July 28, 10a.m. to 5p.m. each day. The group is active on Facebook and Twitter. To find out more about the artists and to download the tour map please visit www.stinkingfishstudiotour. com. Brochures are available at the East Sooke County Grocer (formerly Bill’s Feed and Food).

Guest artists Valerie and Leslie Speed both show their work in the tiniest, quaint gallery in the East Sooke Wren House Garden and Shop. Surrounded by boxwood bushes and adorned with attractive architectural details, Wren House is charming. Inside are Valerie’s fibre pieces snuggled in with Leslie’s lino prints, both of which look great together and are made for country living.

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Renewable Energy and Reducing Consumption

Maintaining a PV system involves cleaning of dirt, debris and the odd bit of snow from the panels. The components should be checked regularly to insure they are operating correctly.

If batteries are part of the system, they must be monitored and charged as needed. Most manufacturers offer a 25 year warranty on their solar panels.

by Clayton Fischer

Summer is here and the sun is shining. It’s nice to see all the plants thriving, and smiling people enjoying the warm sun. This is a great time to realize that all life on the planet is dependent on the sun’s energy.

PV power generation is divided into two basic designs, off grid and grid tie. As the name implies, off grid systems are not connected to the utility company (BC Hydro). They are usually installed in remote locations where it is not practical to get power from the grid. Off grid homes are designed to be very efficient, some use as little as 10% the electricity of a conventional home. An off grid power system is often supplied from two or more sources that store the electricity in a battery bank. It is not practical or economical to supply heating and hot water loads from a battery based electrical system. For this reason, most of the heat in an off grid home is a combination of solar thermal, wood or propane gas.

The earth is essentially in a closed loop, with limited resources (that include fresh water and air). The only external input of energy for our planet is solar power, and the sun’s energy is free! Sunshine creates the weather and rain for hydro generation, the wind for turbines, the heat for solar thermal collectors and photons for photovoltaic generated electricity.

We all consume energy in different amounts and in different ways. Whenever possible it is important to reduce our consumption; it just makes good sense. Reducing our energy requirements can be accomplished in many ways. Install weather strip around the doors and windows. Turn down the hot water tank. Replace inefficient lights and appliances. These are some examples of inexpensive and practical ways to save energy. One may choose to car pool, or take public transit to work. A compost toilet will save hundreds of litres of water each year. Growing your own fruits and vegetables will reduce trips to the grocery store and save money. The important thing is to do what is right for you. Every little bit helps.

Grid tie systems are connected to the power grid. These systems allow the home owner to use their own solar power as well as the power from BC Hydro. When the home does not require electricity, the power is fed back to the grid. The meter records the power used by the home and the power produced.

This is called Net Metering, currently there is no charge for residential customers to connect PV solar power to the grid!

Grid tie PV systems offer a sustainable way for conventional homes to reduce their consumption by offsetting their grid power with solar power. Why not supply your own power?

Renewable energy systems help us reduce our dependency on conventional energy sources. When properly designed, installed and maintained, renewable energy provides a sustainable and realistic alternative to conventional power generation.

If you have a reliable source of wind or water, a turbine can supply power to your home. Some of us may not have access to steady wind or flowing water, but everyone can access sunshine. Harvesting energy from the sun with a thermal collector is a great way to warm your house or hot water tank.

Thermal collectors on your roof or in the walls collect the sun’s heat energy and transfer it to the air in the house, or to the hot water tank.

Special thanks to Mike Isbrucker from Alternative Electric, and Mike Geldreich from Power to the People for their contributions to this article. For more information on Net Metering, visit BC Hydro’s website: www. bchydro.com/netmetering For installation of PV systems contact Otter Point Electric.

Photo voltaic (PV) power is the most maintenance free supply of renewable electricity, but it does require some work.

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Admiral’s Forest Update

by Sid Jorna & Heather Phillips

The Juan de Fuca Community Land Trust Society came together around its first project - purchasing the 70 acre estate of Rear Admiral John Charles in Otter Point dubbed “the Admiral’s Forest”. As well as creating a fitting memorial for the Admiral, acquiring his property for public recreation and habitat preservation is important for the health of our Western Communities. The Society has slowly made headway over the last eight months. We now have sixty members and the seven founding directors stood for re-election at the first AGM. Here are some more updates.

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In December, the Victoria Foundation opened a flow-through account called the Juan de Fuca Community Land Trust Admiral’s Forest Fund. Donating to this fund will provide a tax receipt for the donor.

Some community members have already made substantial donations to the Admiral’s Forest. Grass roots support will make the Admiral’s Forest dream a reality. We will have a new public green space for people to share with their animal neighbours.

In March, the “Forest for All Seasons” publicity fundraiser brought in 150 visitors and $1000 in funds.

In May, the Juan de Fuca Community Trails Society, which has a membership devoted to sustainable trails and stewardship of the natural environment has pledged up to $3000 as a matching grant towards the purchase. The trails club will match donations to a total of $3000 which doubles the income from the next $3000 received from private donations.

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In June, The Stick in the Mud will supply the Admiral’s Blend of coffee for the Community Land Trust to sell. Every pound of this locally roasted coffee purchased will return a portion of the sales towards the purchase of the Admiral’s Forest. You can find the

Monday to Thursday 6-6 NightStick Fridays 6-9 Saturday & Sunday 7:30-6

Live music, Pizza, cheesecake!

Every Friday night until September.

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Sooke Night Market Has New Home

by Sooke Region Museum

This year the Sooke Region Museum is the location of the Sooke Night Market. Held every Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.

It started June 5th and ends for the season on September 4th.

The idea for a night market has been kicking around for a few years. The District of Sooke Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Arts & Beautification revisited the idea earlier this year. At the Sooke Region Tourism Association AGM, Lee Boyko, Executive Director of the Sooke Region Museum, overheard Brenda Parkinson, Chair of the Panel, mention that a location was being sought for the market.

Since the museum board had previously discussed the idea of holding a market at the museum, Mr. Boyko made the suggestion of hosting it at the museum and after further discussions a decision was made to give it a try. The market includes a variety of vendors, such as artist and crafts people, food vendors, entertainers and more.

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Pine White Butterfly: Neophasia menapia, a Forest Dweller

by Rosemary Jorna

If you go out in July and August and spot a 4 to 5 centimetre white butterfly with crisp black leading edgings on its forewing and veins on the hind wing drawn with fine black lines, your cabbage plants are in no danger. This beauty is a Pine White butterfly. Its closest relatives are in South America where the caterpillars eat mistletoe not cabbage.

Here on southern Vancouver Island, the Pine White caterpillar spends its life eating mature evergreen needles. The adult males gather in numbers forming a lek, displaying to the females as they dance high among the conifers. The males, with their crisp markings, drift down to nectar on flowers in sunny patches on the forest floor. The females more often stay high but if you spot a Pine White with smudged markings, as if the paper was damp when the ink applied with tinges of yellow to red on the wing edges when closed you are seeing a female. These butterflies are univoltine, having only one adult phase per year.

The longest stage of this butterfly’s life is spent in the egg.

Sometime in August or September the eggs are laid in a neat row on a mature evergreen needle and there they stay for the winter, hatching out in the spring of the next year. In this area pine is scarce so Douglas fir is the preferred plant for the caterpillars. These caterpillars are hard to spot as they have the same colour as the evergreens they feed on, even to the faint paler strip along the length of their body. As the caterpillar of a moth with the same larval diet look very similar, they are hard to distinguish until the caterpillar has pupated and emerged as an adult. The early instars of the Pine White caterpillars feed

together in groups but as they advance through their instars they become solitary, moving away from one another over the tree. Occasionally the caterpillars are so numerous they can strip evergreens. The last out break on the Island was in1991.

Early records speak of these butterflies being so numerous they looked like drifts of snow, but they were not mentioned as a pest. Maybe we have gotten so efficient at stripping the forest that we no longer tolerate the competition. All butterfly numbers have fallen on southern Vancouver Island so Pine Whites are unlikely to become a problem.

Later in the spring the caterpillars are ready to pupate. They may remain high in the conifers or they descend to the base of the tree on a silken thread. The presence of a number of lookalike caterpillars has the experts in dispute as to where these caterpillars pupate: high in the tree or on the ground, more field observations are needed. The caterpillar just gets on with the process of growing and transforms in the pupa/ chrysalis stage. In July or August, the Pine White emerges from the pupa as a butterfly, and begins its dance high among the conifers.

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Sooke’s Summer Arts Extravaganza submitted by Sooke Fine Arts Committee

Hidden in a humble hockey arena is one of the most impressive summer art shows on Vancouver Island: the Sooke Fine Arts Show, featuring more than 375 pieces of juried original fine art across the visual arts spectrum.

The annual show and is open to artists residing on Vancouver and the province’s coastal islands, offering an exciting platform for the region’s established and emerging artists. Visitors to the show are treated to daily artist talks and demonstrations, live music and special events.

Artists whose work is accepted into the annual show and sale - which transforms a 16,000 square foot hockey arena in the SEAPARC Leisure Complex into a worldclass, professionally designed gallery - sell additional smaller works in the on-site Gallery Gift Shop.

“It’s where I wait to do all my Christmas shopping!” swears one of the show’s annual volunteers.

Work is selected by an independent panel of jurors, selected for their complement of experience and expertise in Canadian historical and contemporary fine art. This year, Michelle Jacques chief curator at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Jeremy Herndl, a dedicated instructor of plein air and studio art at the Vancouver Island School of Art, and

Celia Duthie, noted Duthie Gallery owner, sifted through 1400 submissions to curate the show.

“What the [Sooke Fine Arts adjudication] committee tries to achieve each year in selecting jurors is ultimately to ensure works submitted across seven different categories everything from paintings to jewelry - receive the attention to detail and understanding of the medium each deserves. We’re looking for a panel that can collectively sift out what they deem the finest work in the region,” explains the show’s Executive Director, Catherine Keogan.

This year Sooke Fine Arts Show has launched several new youth initiatives, including a Youth Art Scholarship awarded annually to a student wishing to pursue post-secondary studies in the visual arts; the Artists in Class program, which brings show artists into local classrooms for hands-on teaching; and the addition of two schools to the Youth Art Gallery on display throughout the show, which will feature 100 works by students of the Edward Milne Community School, Belmont Secondary and Journey Middle School.

Show location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Rd, Sooke Show Dates: Friday, July 25 – Monday, August 4 Purchasers Preview: July 24 Taste of Sooke: July 31 Artz4Kidz and Artz4Youth: July 29 Seniors’ Teas: July 30 and July 31 Visit www.sookefinearts.com for more details on admission prices, daily events and more.

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From the desk of John Horgan, MLA Juan de Fuca The ALR was hotly debated at the time, and has been threatened many times in the years since. But over the last 40 years, it has provided a bumper crop of locally-grown food while protecting BC’s very limited farmland from urban sprawl, resource extraction and other development.

Earlier this month, I was honoured to be named the new leader of BC’s Official Opposition. Along with our strong, united team of dedicated MLAs, I am getting right to work fighting for BC families, jobs and the economy.

Of the province’s total land base, just five percent is suitable for agriculture. Yet under Bill 24, ALR holdings outside Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan could be opened to development. Shockingly, this change will impact 90 per cent of the province’s ALR land. My colleagues and I believe this is bad legislation, and fought it to the last minutes of the legislative session.

The BC Liberal government is making life less affordable for hard-working families, and they need a strong voice to stand up to them in the Legislature, in their communities, and across the province. That’s what we’re going to do under my leadership.

In my bid for the leadership, I’ve had amazing support from all across the province. Today I am especially grateful to the citizens of Juan de Fuca who have sent me to the Legislature as their representative for the last nine years. I want to assure you that standing up for our constituency will continue to be my top priority.

Attacking the integrity of the ALR or impairing its functioning was never mentioned as being under consideration during last year’s election campaign. Even more astonishing is that Bill 24 was written and introduced with no opportunity for public consultation.

Such a significant change to public policy and land use demands that the people have a say. But that just hasn’t happened.

The spring session of the Legislature has come to an end, and we had a very busy time debating issues and legislation. One of the most contentious was Bill 24, which threatens to undermine BC’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), established in 1973 by the New Democrat government of the day to protect farmland from development.

Sadly, that seems to be the way this government is operating.

The sudden decision to close Victoria’s Youth Custody Centre without consultation and without any community input is shocking and extremely short-sighted. I am joining with community representatives, First Nations leaders, and concerned citizens from all across Vancouver Island to call on Minister Stephanie Cadieux to reconsider and keep the Centre open.

The building that is home to the Victoria Youth Custody Centre is just 12 years old, and its value to the community is enormous. When the centre closes, youth will need to be sent to the detention facility in Burnaby — even further away from their families, friends and support systems. It makes no sense no matter which way you look at it.

That’s not the only place the BC Liberal government is failing our kids. They should be working diligently towards getting an agreement with the province’s teachers but instead are negotiating through the media, rather than at the bargaining table. It seems they haven’t learned from the recent BC Supreme Court finding that they attempted to provoke a full scale strike during the last round of bargaining.

As your MLA, I commit to continue to ask questions of the BC Liberal government and work for solutions to the many issues affecting our community and our province. I encourage you to send me your thoughts on how we can address the challenges, and build a BC that is more equitable for all its citizens.

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Are Anti-Virus Software Solutions Dead? by Eric Hughes According to the company who invented Anti-Virus, Symantec, indeed they are. In the corporate world, companies spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity only to have their systems hacked simply because one user is duped into installing software they shouldn’t have, and that opens the door to the entire network being compromised. How exactly? Malware.

The retail giant Target had such a massive security breach in December 2013 it cost the CEO his job. Hackers were able to gain access to the network of computers that handle retail purchases. As you purchased something at Target from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18, 2013, your personal data and your credit card information were being stolen to be eventually sold to criminals.

It is thought that credit card data, phone numbers and email addresses for up to 70 million people were stolen during those 3 weeks.

While the security firms have not announced exactly how the breach was achieved, many are speculating that it was in fact malware, installed on one or more of the computers within the network, and a vulnerability in the credit card processing software, that allowed the hackers to gain access. In the lead up to the breach, Target admits they, and other retails, noticed a “significant uptick” in malware reports within their email networks.

In May 2014, reports of hackers being arrested for using BlackShades, an example of home PC malware, hit the news.

With more than half a million computers in more than 100 countries reporting infections, personal stories of what hackers had done to people are just starting to filter in. As with the malware that infected the computers at Target, BlackShades did not trip anti-virus or even anti-malware software and users actually chose to install it of their own accord. BlackShades software affects Windows based computers and is a Remote Access Tool, allowing the hacker full access to your computer, including your webcam. What makes this particular example so dangerous is that the software was available online for around $40 and is pretty easy to use, allowing anyone to become a hacker, steal your passwords, your private information and even take pictures of you using your webcam. All the while, you would never know you were infected because you actually chose to install the software after being duped into doing so!

So what is Malware?

Malware is a shortened name for malicious software. It is a general term used to refer to quite a broad range of software types that can come in the form of code, scripts, active content, software and even includes viruses like worms and trojan horses. When the internet began, the operating systems we were using were quite primitive. Thanks to a combination of prematurely distributed software from large corporations like Microsoft and user inexperience, we had many years of viruses ruling the “wild”.

In the new age of malware, targeted attacks are becoming more common and it is personal financial data that is the prize. Ten years ago the viruses being written were easily detectible and easily removed. If your system was up to date and properly patched and you were running current anti-virus software, you were secure. Now it isn’t just on your home computer that you are vulnerable, it is any and all networks that contain your personal information. The wider distributed your information is, the more vulnerable you are.

Should I really click on that?

Generally people know not to click on links or attachments in emails they are suspicious of. So how is malware being distributed? The distribution methods are really still the same, just that the target is more specific and the hackers are trying multiple methods to get the victim to download their malware. It could be a video with imbedded software, it could be from a downloader you are using to get other software or it could just simply be a link in a email to a compromised site. Once you perform the task, the software has been installed and you are vulnerable.

Since these new targeted attacks are using smarter methods to get you to download the malware, or even getting their malicious software to tag along with something that seems innocuous like a toolbar, weather app, coupon generator etc. they are able to infiltrate these corporate networks or your home computer easily and remain undetected until the hackers make use of them.

What can you do?

For increased security at home, it is recommended that you use anti-virus, anti-phishing and anti-malware software solutions to properly safeguard yourself. In this age of “free apps” you may not even be aware that you are choosing to install something that is compromising your security. Make sure you research the software you are downloading first. Free software might come with unintended consequences.

To safeguard your information, ensure you keep tabs on where you use it and make sure you are checking your banking and credit card statements regularly to see if there are any questionable transactions. As soon as you notice one, act immediately and contact your banking institution so they can cancel your cards and look into your data breach. The sooner you act, the less damage will be done.

Eric Hughes has been working with computers since the early 90s. From hardware to software to websites and marketing, Eric does it all.

Many of the older viruses broadly targeting the internet. Denial of service attack viruses, like Code Red, Nimda, Sasser, Netsky or Melissa brought general or specific internet traffic to a grinding halt. Viruses intent on stealing personal information like the ILOVEYOU virus or MyDoom or the Storm Virus downloaded software into the infected computer which stole passwords, created back doors or set up spam email servers.

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From the desk of Randall Garrison, MP Esquimalt Juan de Fuca For more than a year I have been working with local environmental groups, research scientists, and whale watching industry representatives to come up with an action plan to protect the remaining Southern Resident Killer Whales. As a result of these consultations in February I introduced Motion M-460 in the House of Commons. In my motion I identified several components essential to an effective action plan. These include measures to decrease chemical pollution in the Salish Sea, to limit sonic and other disturbances in critical habitat, to increase the quality and abundance of Chinook salmon stocks, and to allocate ongoing funding for monitoring, education and outreach programs on human-orca interaction.

My motion was meant to pressure the federal government to follow their own Species At Risk Act which obliges them to produce and implement an Action Plan to protect endangered species. Southern Resident Killer Whales were listed as endangered under the Species at Risk Act in 2003, yet we still have no action plan in place. While we have been waiting for the Government to act local orca numbers have continued to drop, from 89 in the late 1990s to 81 last year, and now this month we may be down to only 80.

Only in March, following my motion and the tabling of supporting petitions from hundreds of citizens concerned about the need to get on with protecting local orcas, did the government finally produce a draft Action Plan. Unfortunately, the Conservatives’ draft plan fails to address the key points outlined in M-460. It was made available on line for public comment briefly, but is now nowhere to be found.

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The bottom line? The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans’ action plan for Southern Resident Killers Whale contains almost no funding for programs, no timelines for adoption of the plan, and precious little real action on behalf of these orcas which are such an iconic part of local cultures and such an essential part of our local tourism economy. As the Conservatives have failed to address any of the key challenges facing the Southern Resident Killer Whales, I am left with the conclusion that the Harper government isn’t really interested in an action plan that has enough “teeth” to ensure that survival of Southern Resident Killer Whales. In fact, I fear that the Conservatives see an effective action plan as an obstacle to their aggressive pipeline and tanker agenda for our coast.

However, I do remain an optimist in one sense. I continue to believe that public pressure can work to force the Harper government to put more resources into the Action Plan to protect the Southern Resident Killer Whales. Local NGOs and many individuals commented on the draft plan during the brief period when it was posted on line, all of them asking for a more robust action plan. You can still lend your voice to help this campaign by writing or emailing the Minister responsible to urge her to do the right thing and fund programs to protect our local orcas.

Write to Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Room 556, Confederation Building, Ottawa, K1A 0A6, or email her at min@ dfo-mpo.gc.ca Urge the Minister of Fisheries to amend the draft plan to add to programs to decrease chemical pollution in the Salish Sea, programs to limit sonic disturbances including restrictions on tanker traffic, and funding for programs aimed at increasing and enhancing Chinook salmon stocks. Ask her to restore funding for monitoring, education and outreach programs. Ask her to do all of this before it is too late.

But also remember there are things we can all do right now to help protect the Southern Resident Killer Whales while we wait for the government to do the right thing. Go to my website RandallGarrison.ndp.ca for a list of things we can all do and Act Now. By working together in our community and by continuing to put pressure on the Harper government we can get an effective and properly funded Action Plan, the plan we need to save the remaining 80 Southern Resident Killer Whales.

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