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Hazmat on duty A portion of Sooke Road was closed off and traffic rerouted on Oct. 19 after firefighters were called to investigate a minor chemical spill inside a cleaning van. Captain Shane Burket, front, and firefighter Michelle Hamilton, bottom photo, stand by the hazardous materials station set up to look after the minor chemical spill last Wednesday.
ooke firefighters donned hazmat suits to investigate a minor chemical spill in a van last Thursday night on Sooke Road. The stretch of Highway 14 was closed between Charters and Drennan for a couple of hours while the Sooke fire department worked with RCMP to clean up some usually harmless cleaning agents that accidentally combined together creating debilitating fumes, said Fire Chief Steve Sorensen. “We sent our guys in encapsulating suits and set up a decontamination area in case they spill anything on them,” said Sorensen. They pulled everything out of the van, belonging to a 44-year-old man working for a cleaning company, and discovered a large container of Pine-Sol that mixed with powdered bleach and chlorine making a “variety of of nasty gases.” The gasses caused the driver to become impaired without his knowledge, said RCMP staff sergeant Steve Wright. At 7:45 p.m. that night, police received a complaint of the worker swerving onto oncoming traffic in the 5400 block of Sooke Road. An officer had difficulty stopping the man who was driving erratically. “The guy got out of the and he was indicating strong signs of impairment,” said Wright. “The police officer had an immediate reaction and as soon as he opened the door (he realized) how strong it was. So we called the fire department.” The smell was so strong, in fact, that the officer had to be taken to the hospital for precautionary measures. He was released shortly after with no lasting effects. The driver sat in the back of the squad car until he was looked at by the ambulance service, by which time he was no longer showing any visible symptoms. Sorensen said the man was lucky. “If it did make chlorine gas or ammonia gas there definitely can be health implications. Enough of it could be deadly.” The van was towed and cleaned out before being returned. The driver was released with no charges but given a suggestion that he put in some kind of retention system. Sooke, part of the regional hazmat team, is one of the few municipalities to own some of their own hazardous materials equipment, said Sorensen.
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29
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Orange Juice 330ml ......... El Monterey
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6
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59
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Panda Black Licorice ............ 100g
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Heinz Deep Brown Beans or
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$
699
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85g 4/100 or case of
$
499
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709g $109 or case of
$
12x709g
1199
Friskies
Cat Food
156g 59¢ or case of
$
6’s
1799
Scotch Mints
+ dep
Royal City
1L
Vegetables
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599
30’s
Bulk Foods
Sundried Tomato
/100g
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Royal City
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Kalamata Olives ¢
99
44’s
Macaroni & Cheese
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11
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225g
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220g
680ml 69¢ or case of
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400g
99
Tomato Sauce
Pita Bread
3
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Greek House
59
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170g 89¢ or case of
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Tuna in Water
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Greek House
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Mushrooms
650g
DELI
in all departments
Moneys Sliced
12x341398ml
Island Farms
349 Island Farms $ 79 Whipping Cream 1L ................. 3 Kraft Philadelphia 2/ 00 Cream Cheese 250g................... 7 Kraft Crackerbarrel $ 99 Cheddar Cheese 700g ................... 9 Chocolate Milk 2L ......................
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284ml $109 or case of
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400
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Pacific
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Pizza
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284ml 59¢ or case of
12x284ml
FROZEN FROZEN FOODS FOODS McCain Traditional Thin Crust
1lb bag
Chicken Noodle Soup
Liquid Laundry 3L .............
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Celery Hearts
Campbells Mushroom, Tomato, Vegetable or
Organic Soups 1L ..................
Bath Tissue 12’s ................... Pasta and Cheese 170g ..
Baby Carrots
5x200ml $129 or case of
Pacific
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Kiwi Fruit
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89
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Apple Juice
$
99
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/ea
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Fresh
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Russet Potatoes
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/lb
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2/
B.C. Grown
299
Ham Steak
ea
Island Grown
Carrots 5lb bag
$
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Avocadoes
/lb
Frying Chicken
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Filled Pasta
2
/lb 5.93kg............... Western Angus
$ 99
5lb.........................................................................................................
Western Angus Beef
6.59kg............... Fresh Whole
Olivieri Fresh
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Aylmer
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$
899
8x796ml
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Fire Logs 1.36kg $259 or case of
$
6x1.36kg
1399
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Chocolate $ Ju Jubes ........... 100g Mixed Nuts . 100g
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Cupcakes 6’s Halloween Cream Rolls $ 99
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Panini Buns 6’s
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Up Sooke BOOOO!
THIS YEAR SOOKE Safe Halloween is a two-night spooky extravaganza. ON OCT. 30 come see the haunted house (4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for tots and small monsters, 6:30 to 10 p.m. for the bravest of witches and warlocks), and on the 31 there will also be an inflatable house and activities including scary movies outside. Of course, candy is provided. IT’S ALL AT the Sooke Fire Hall at 2205 Otter Point Road.
FIREWORKS
THE OTTER POINT Firefighters Assoc. is hosting their annual bonfire and fireworks display at Camp Bernard on Young Lake Road on Oct. 31. LOTS OF FUN for the kids with hot chocolate, hot dogs and candy from 6 p.m. nwards and the fireworks at 7:30 p.m.
HALLOWEEN
SIDESHOW AT THE Shirley Community Hall on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Thumbs Up! TO ALL OF those drivers who are being extra cautious on the roads as the daylight hours shorten in the mornings and evenings. PLEASE SLOW DOWN and pay attention to what is around you.
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Sooke candidates face their first meeting All-candidates meeting introduces electors to council hopefuls Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
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ll of the candidates running for council in the District of Sooke were at a meeting hosted by the Sooke Community Development Association at the community hall on Oct. 18. The small dining room was full of people who came out to listen to what the 12 council and two mayoral candidates had to say. Moderator Adrian Cownden was in charge of keeping people and timelines in order. “Let’s see what we can learn from our candidates who will guide us for the next three years,” said Cownden at the start of the threehour meeting. Each of the candidates were asked to make a brief statement as to their priorities. The candidates were seated alphabetically and spoke in the same order. Mayoral candidate Dave Bennett listed a number of issues facing the community and these included population growth and the need for jobs. Transportation on Hwy. 14 as well as the E&N railroad and a new connector route in Sooke were mentioned. Housing, the town centre plan and safety were covered. “I am a man of action,” said Bennett. Incumbent councillor Sheila Beech spoke of housing starts and
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Some new faces vying for a council seat are, left to right, Terrance Martin, Wendal Milne for mayor, Jim Mitchell, Kevin Pearson, Kerrie Reay and Shaunna Salsman. affordability and the need to develop the downtown core. “Sustainability is an important word for people who live and work in Sooke,” said Beech. She also mentioned her “vision” of Sooke as being a visible arts community. Incumbent councillor Bev Berger said her past three years on council has been “exciting as well as frustrating.” She realized that she could not singlehandedly change things as council consisted of seven different people with seven different perspectives. Moonfist-Myke Colbert said, “I’m a little different in a different way.” He said he saw things in the community in regard to communication. He trusts district administration top to bottom and said, “we’re a unit.” He spoke of energy and strength, unity and respect. “I’m really clear as to what is wholesome,” he stated. Incumbent councillor Ron Dumont said industry and commerce were necessary for the tax base in Sooke. He said infrastructure was important to encour-
age people to come to Sooke. He sees Sooke as a centre of a commercial area. Herb Haldane, incumbent councillor, spoke of democracy and differences of opinion on council. “Seven people will not always agree,” said Haldane. He said he did his homework and honesty and integrity were at the forefront of importance. Rick Kasper, former Sooke councillor, said the first step in this community was conversation and establishing trust and transparency of how business is
done in Sooke. “It’s about doing the right thing for the community as a whole,” he said. He said he wanted to “get people involved to help us make the right decisions.” Terrance Martin, council and school board trustee candidate, mentioned growth as one the most important issues in Sooke. He said projected growth has not materialized and the spending in anticipation of that growth was not wise. “You cannot tax your way to prosperity,” he said. Mayoral candidate Wendal Milne spoke
of his experience in managing people, budgets and dealing with conflict resolution. He believes in a council that cooperates and respects the people’s right to ask questions. He thinks the district has done enough “studies” and now it is time to implement some of the plans. He said growth is Sooke is only possible along side affordability. Jim Mitchell said this is a really important election for Sooke stating that getting finances in order was paramount. He said that borrowing money at the beginning of the year and waiting until June to pay it back was the same “as going to Money Mart for a pay day loan.” “Spending is totally out of control,” he said. “What do we have for our taxes?” Kevin Pearson said he wanted to be part of a functioning council and his priority was taxation. “We can’t reduce them but we can promise careful spending,” he stated. He said jobs and the economy are the economic engines and there has to be affordable housing. He said he was a “process guy” and he wanted a transparent and fair council.
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Kerrie Reay decided to run because decisions made by council have a huge impact on our daily lives. Making tough decisions, listening to both sides and making the best decisions for Sooke and the people of Sooke were important to her. She said council needed respectful problem solving even though everyone might not agree. Shaunna Salsman, said Sooke is a young municipality and it can be at the forefront by investing in youth and the environment. “We have new development, higher taxes and still no new sidewalks,” she said. Mentioned as well was the need for financial restraint, necessary growth and the need for keeping an open mind. Maja Tait, incumbent councillor, said she intends to work harder and considers council a team that “plays well together.” Her past three years on council has given her a deep appreciation for the residents in Sooke and an insight into the concerns of the community. She thinks it is important to access grants, investment and funding from other levels of government.
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POLICE BEAT Between Oct. 12 and 19, there were 126 calls for service. Auto — It’s been a busy week for thefts from vehicles, with 10 broken into during the above period. Six of the break-ins were reported on Oct. 12, with the thefts happening at properties on Grant Road west (two), Maple Park Terrace, Firwood Place (two), Rhodonite Drive, Townsend Road, Sooke Road and West Coast Road. There was also one car reported stolen on Oct. 17 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The grey two-door 1990 Nissan Sentra was parked over the weekend at the 6300 block of Sooke Road with the doors unlocked and no keys inside. The license plate is 317 XGT and anyone who sees the car should not try to stop it or apprehend the driver, but call the local RCMP at 250-6425241. Staff Sergeant Steve Wright said police strongly request the public lock their cars, because the vast majority of thefts from vehicles and thefts of
vehicles in the district occur because of negligence. “We’ve interviewed numerous thieves from arrests, and all they do is go for unlocked cars — because if they break a window, it makes too much noise so it makes it too easy for them to steal from a car,” said Wright. The things being stolen include GPS units, loose change, sunglasses, and of particular concern, garage door openers and wallets. “They will steal those and come back and enter the house through the garage. Sometimes, people leave their wallets behind (and) it leaves opportunity for identity theft as well. So it’s a real simple thing to prevent and that’s just locking your car doors.” Break-ins — Two business break-ins were reported on Oct. 12 at the 7800 block of Tugwell Road, one at 5:30 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. A computer containing client information, a computer monitor and a keyboard are missing. The suspect gained access by pry-
ing open the back door. Police are still investigating. An attempted residential break-in was reported on Oct. 18 at the 2300 block of Kamaureen Place. A neighbour of the residence noticed the screens had been removed from the windows and notified police. RCMP showed up to investigate and found no signs of anyone being inside. “It’s another good tip for the public when they go away — ask the neighbours to watch the property,” said the staff sergeant. Collisions — A pedestrian crossing the crosswalk on Phillips Road by the SEAPARC Leisure Centre was hit by a vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries and wasn’t taken to the hospital, and the driver has been charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian. An 11-year-old cyclist was biking on the wrong side of the street with defective brakes on Church Road, and rode his bike into the front of a car. The youngster, who was wearing a helmet, was knocked off
Senior’s Day the bike but escaped with minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital. “Fortunately the vehicle wasn’t going that fast or it could have been much more serious than it was.” No charges were laid. On the weekend between Oct. 21 to Oct. 24 there were 35 calls for service. Auto — Two more vehicles were broken into, one on Wright Road (more unconfirmed) and one on on Whiffen Spit Road, reported at 12 a.m. on Oct. 22. A private citizen had surveillance cameras set up that caught the four people responsible. The video showed the thieves trying car doors looking for ones that were unlocked. Two “prolific” offenders, well known to police for thefts from vehicles, have already been charged with theft under $5,000 and RCMP are still waiting to arrest the other two. The investigation is ongoing. Collision — A 17-yearold boy on a bike was
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Cont’d from page 7 tal on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at Sooke Road and Murray Road. He was crossing the road illegally with no helmet, hoodie up and earphones in and cut in front of a slow-moving vehicle. He sustained serious but not life threatening head injuries. Vandalism — There were four complaints reported on Oct. 23. The first was someone breaking bottles at Otter Point Road and Rhodonite Drive. The other three were residents having their car tires slashed: one at the 5500 block of Country Road (two tires), one at 1600 block of O’Neill Road, and one at 5500 block of Throup Road (two tires). “It’s quite a concern to us, obviously someone doing this kind of willful damage. This can be a safety concern, plus its expensive for these owners paying deductibles on their insurance premiums,” said Wright. Police are still investigating. Break-ins — Between 3 and 11 a.m. on Oct. 23 there was a break-in to a residence at 5400 Birchview Pl. A computer was taken, it is unknown how the suspect gained entry.
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With the renewed interest in farming that we are experiencing, readers might be interested in this barn that dominated the landscape of downtown Sooke for 60 years. Built between the roads we know as Caldwell and Gatewood, it stood a distance northwest of the Sooke Road (now West Coast Road). The barn was built by Robert Muir, third son of John Muir Sr., who had come out from Scotland with his wife Anne in 1849 to supervise the mining of coal in the new colony. Robert Muir was not a young man in 1895 when he built the barn, and was aided in the task by his sons Curtis and William Urquhart. In time Curtis Muir became owner of this parcel, and added the leanto section on the left, for cattle and sheep. After Curtis Muir passed away in 1947, the land was owned by the Vantreight farming family of Saanich. While Vantreight grew produce and bulbs, the barn itself does not appear to have been actively used in that later period, except by neighbouring young fellows who loved climbing up to the rafters to jump into the old hay stored below. One tale that came to us was about the old horse-drawn sleigh stored in the corner, painted red with scow
paint from the fishtraps. In the years that the barn had an absentee landlord and Sooke had a good snowfall, the heavy old sleigh would be dragged out and towed behind someone’s vehicle. A good route would be up the higher elevations of Phillips or Sooke River Road where the snow was deeper. Former Sooke resident Darryl Sheilds reminded us of a sleighride taken by a bunch of fun-lovers that included himself, his sister Beverly, Vernon Musfelt, Ed Morris, Frida Jensen, Bill Stephenson, Shirley Talbot and Tuck Vowles, when the sleigh ended piled up in a drift. (Note: Shirley later married Tuck.) No doubt in the natural course of events the barn would have been long gone by now because of residential development, but as history unfolded, it burned to the ground in the mid-1950s. It seems that when the Sooke Volunteer Firemen were at the Sooke Community Hall celebrating their annual Firemen’s Ball, they were called out to a mysterious fire started in the hay. The sleigh went too. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum
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What if half of us voted? Sprouting up like mushrooms are the election signs planted by the candidates running for District of Sooke council, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area regional director and school trustees. Some new faces and a whole lot of old faces are in the running. We will be, over the next few weeks, be attempting to address many of the issues that come through in our letters to the editor pages. The candidates will have the opportunity to respond in their own words and the voters can then decide to put their tick mark ...it would be where on the ballot. great to have Whomever you vote for your choice but the most independent isimportant aspect of our governance is that you get thoughts... out and vote. Sooke has a higher than average number of voters who care about the community and its future and do get out to vote. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could get more than 50 per cent of the electorate casting their vote? Wouldn’t it be even more amazing if everyone cared who was in the driver’s seat at the municipal hall? Pie-in-thesky? Perhaps, but if we had the will to actually call for change to the way things are done, then we would really be exercising our democratic right. We could actually do it. There will be a number of all-candidates meetings and that is your chance as a voter to question those who are looking to direct the affairs of the district for the next three years. Are there slates of candidates now? Most likely some were convinced to run for council in order to weigh the vote on issues that have been contentious at the council table. Too bad, it would be great to have independent thoughts and ideas rather than playing follow the leader.
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What kind of business would you like to see come to Sooke?
A shoe shop. Some kind of (clothing) dress shop for men and women.
We do really need every kind of shop you could imagine.
A Tim Hortons. Or a interior decor store.
Definitely not fast food. I work in town and I stop (to shop) on the way home.
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Linda Thompson
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ANOTHER VIEW
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n any given day, have a I see before I go to sleep (ensuring it’s look around — zombies plugged in because there’s nothing are everywhere. No, it’s conceivably worse than heading out not Halloween quite yet, but have to face the day with a dead phone) our cell phones and other mobile and the first thing I see when I wake up (fervently checking for devices turned us into new emails and “LOL”mindless drones? filled text messages). During Thanksgiving Maybe it’s because in long weekend, I was waitthis era of immediacy, ing at the BC Ferries terwe are trained to feel we minal coming back from a always have to be in the trip to the Mainland. Everyknow: to know exactly where I looked, twentywhen and where somesomethings and younger thing is happening, the were walking with their second it happens (try heads down, narrowly taking yourself off Faceavoiding mid-hallway Benjamin book for a month and collisions while fixated Yong see how many missed on the glowing screens Yong and Restless birthday parties and of their iPhones, iPods, housewarmings ensue). iPads and the occasional In the spirit of healthy experiBlackBerry. According to a report from the mentation, I decided to see what American-based Kaiser Family Foun- life would be like for 48 hours with dation last year, the increase in cell no personal cell phone or Internet phone ownership for 8 to 18-year- access. Day one: olds jumped from 39 to 66 per cent In the morning, my hand instincin five years. For MP3 players and the like, it went from 18 per cent to tively reached out for the turned-off iPhone on my desk at home before 76 per cent. Going hand-in-hand, Internet use leaving for work. I stopped myself, is also on the rise — a Statistics gave it one last longing look, and Canada survey says 80 per cent of left. Luckily it was an extraordinarily Canadians aged 16 and older used the Internet for personal reasons busy and long day at work, and I in 2009. Victoria had the honour of didn’t have much of a chance to being one of the Canadian cities with miss my cell. The only visible symptoms were a subconscious darting the highest use rates at 86 per cent. I am by no means innocent in the of my eyes trying to locate the missmatter. in fact I have, at one point ing device, and restless fingers likely or another, probably owned almost due to texting withdrawal. At home, things were slightly easevery modern Apple product created. My iPhone 3GS is the last thing ier. I was fortunate to have other dis-
tractions to take my mind off my phone, namely television. I wasn’t about to cut that out too — after all, I was curious, not crazy. Day two: The only time my old habits kicked in during the morning was when I was about to look up a phone number on my cell that I needed to call. I realized without it, I wouldn’t be able to get a hold of anyone besides a handful of friends whose house numbers I memorized as a child. As the afternoon wore on at the office, there was a certain calm that fell over me. Knowing my phone was out of reach, I didn’t have the urge to constantly check it (during breaks, of course) for updates. I became more focused at work and was able to free my mind for more productive thoughts, like what to make for dinner. At night, I barely gave my iPhone a second thought and I even did a little light reading. The lesson I learned is that almost anyone — at least those that weren’t born in the Internet generation — should be capable of weaning themselves off these self-imposed shackles of modern society. Mere hours later, however, I breathed a quiet sigh of relief as I saw the silver apple logo flicker to life on the 3.5-inch touchscreen. Benjamin Yong is the news reporter for the Sooke News Mirror
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Responding to Fritz letter In his letter to the Sooke News Mirror on Oct. 19, 2011 Wayne Fritz bemoans the make up of the Otter Point OCP review committee. In fact there were 11 positions to be filled and only 12 applications were received. The JDFEA director essentially appointed everyone who applied. This included two executive members of Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization OPSRRA, one of whom served as chair. Advisory Planning Commission (APC) members like Wayne were automatically included if they chose to be, and he chose not to participate. The $100,000 of funding was not given to the committee but rather allocated to the Juan De Fuca planning department through an innovative use of the Gas Tax by director Hicks, resulting in no additional planning costs to the JDF. He says the committeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recommendations focus exclusively encouraging more and smaller lots. In fact there was no increase in density (more lots), but rather more flexibility. For example, the settlement areas will have the same density as before, one hectare (2 1/2 acres) and a minimum lot size of one acre, achieved through lot averaging and parks amenity. This was passed unanimously by the committee. He implies that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;self-employed businessmenâ&#x20AC;? drove density when in fact it was Sid Jorna, OPSRRA executive member (and campaign advisor to OPSRRA founder Alanda Carver), who promoted the 500 plus acre Canadian Horizons development proposal that would have permitted up to 200 lots north of the fire hall. Indeed, the Canadian Horizons subdivision, referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;elephant in the room,â&#x20AC;? was the biggest challenge to fully modernizing the OCP. This proposal was defeated by the landowners on the committee who opposed a massive Sunriver-style subdivision in the heart of Otter Point. Allowing the smaller rural property owners to be the ones to achieve the prescribed Regional Growth Strategy den-
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sity over the next several decades was seen as a better route to preserving the rural nature of Otter Point. And fairer. Fritz fails to mention that the draft OCP will first go to the locally elected Otter Point APC so his suggestion that the CRD Board â&#x20AC;&#x153;create other appointed advisory mechanismsâ&#x20AC;? is puzzling unless that means upgrading OPSRRA from de facto to official status as the government of Otter Point. Zac Doeding East Sooke
Please sit still Is there any way that the present mayor and council could just sit on their hands? You have done enough damage so please do not sign any more untendered five-year contracts. There is only a month left so start cleaning your golf clubs or something. (Bill) William Donald Sooke
Sorry for no show I would like to apologize to the residents of East Sooke for not attending the all candidates meeting on Wednesday night. Due to computer problems I did not receive the email in time. Janet Evans Sooke
On-leash versus offleash Call me a rule follower, call me whatever you want. Too many dog owners seem to be under the false assumption that there is nothing wrong with allowing their dogs to run offleash, because their dogs are friendly and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harm anyone. Many people will even yell at a distance, as their dogs come galloping towards me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly,â&#x20AC;? as though that makes their choice acceptable. Well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come across these people more times than enough with my dog, on the Galloping Goose and Whiffin Spit. First for a leashed dog, having an unleashed dog rush, unwanted, barking, charging, even over-friendly dogs, restricted by the leash is a stressful event. Some dogs handle bullies quite well, mine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he gets his hackles up, gives back off signals, shows all kinds of body language as they say, enough is enough. When an off-leash dog comes in either to attack or posture over him, he gets annoyed when being intimidated by unruly dogs. My Siberian husky needs to be on his leash, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the best with recall. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had dogs attack, jump on him and literally had to quickly move in circles to avoid a dog
fight. My dog depends on me not only to set rules, boundaries, limitations, governing his behaviour, but also protect him from attacks such as this. Traumatized and afraid to take my dog out for a walk, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;oh, he;s friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; claim is not only irrelevant but also a myth. No dog owner can predict 100 per cent of the time how their dog will react when greeting another dog. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completely against dog owner etiquette. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rude and unfair and I wish people would be more considerate and responsible dog owners. Diane Forward Sooke
Councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; records stand Well, at least one good thing came out of the sewer deal fiasco - Sooke residents now know who not to vote for. All of the current council, except for councillors Haldane and Berger, consistently supported the various sewer agreements, in spite of overwhelming community opposition. This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about the length of the term of the agreements. Community members pointed out repeatedly that there were issues with the original and subsequent sewer agreements. Concerns were raised about the ever increasing costs and the total lack of consideration of possi-
ble less expensive alternatives - and yet this council finally agreed to a five-year deal that cost more per year than any other existing or proposed agreement. Others raised the issue of public versus private operation yet council steadfastly refused to even talk about it. No matter what the concern or suggestion for improvement, most council members clearly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to hear about it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always thought that those that we elect are there to represent the interests of all residents. To ensure that the elected officials are continuously in touch with the wishes of the electorate (not just at election time), and to enable them to access the full range of experiences and support that the electors can bring to each issue, public processes are built in at various stages. In fact, they are legally required in some instances, (the alternate approval process). In my mind, any elected official who regularly ignores the opinions of the electorate, who goes out of their way to do the exact opposite is rude and dismissive to citizens who are trying to help out, has no business being in office and should never be reelected. Fortunately, there are people running for election who helped provide the opportunity for residents to express their opinions on the sewer agreement. They consistently offered suggestions and ideas for improving the sewer operations, and they listened and included others in the discussion. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of people I want to represent me after the next election. Rick Gates Sooke
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Candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responses At the all candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forum on Oct. 18, the candidates were asked to answer â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the following question: Given that the Prestige Hotel Conference Centre will cost the taxpayers of Sooke $821 per day for the duration of the Agreement (2015) - would you, either from the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair or a council chair, support such an agreement today without giving the public a voice? Candidates Bennett, Beech, Dumont and Moonfist all voted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;YESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. All other candidates voted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NO.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Whom do you want at the council table? Gail Hall Sooke
Letter appreciated I want to thank Mr. William C. Slim for his letter (Sooke News MIrror, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011) to the editor regarding BC Hydro and their smart meters. I will be mailing a copy of his letter to BC Hydro immediately.
LETTERS Bren Keetch Sooke
Speed kills I would like to know why the laws in Sooke are not enforced, when the signs at our schools say 40 km/h? I believe that means 40 km/h not 60 or 70. I have contacted the police, city hall and the school district and nothing ever gets done. I see it every day, truckers, fathers, mothers with children in the cars, teens it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter who it is. None of them seem to care that it is a danger, and it will cost a child their life, and only then will the people of Sooke make a big stink about it, when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. Paint the speed limit on the road, as far back from the school as possible, so drivers see it long before they reach the school and have enough time to slow. We have to do this now, before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. Larry Klassen Sooke
Fighting for Sooke So, Mayor Evans says that Sookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal costs are going up because of two particular community members that keep challenging every move the district makes. Well, kudos to those two individuals; Gail Hall and Herb Haldane and for the others mentioned, Terry Martin, Ellen Lewers and Fred Von Ilberg. Without them fighting for Sooke residents, probably every council meeting would be an in-camera meeting and we would be signed to every deal without anything going to tender. Any major contract for the municipality should be tendered to ensure that we are getting the best deal for our money. Think back to the 21- year EPCOR agreement that the residents of Sooke shot down. We look forward to a new mayor for Sooke who is less concerned with photo ops and in-
camera meetings and more focused on moving Sooke forward. John & Tami Meikle Sooke
Concerned with rezoning application I attended the developers information meeting at Edward Milne Community School for the above mentioned property. According to the developer the combined properties they purchased equalas 13 acres. I understand they have applied to have the rezoning changed to Commercial/Mixed Residential. I have great concerns about the rezoning change and its implications. 1) The increased traffic this will create at the Sooke Road and Phillips/Belvista intersection, along with the expanding Sunriver developments and the
planned Throup Road connector coming onto Phillips, will be unacceptable and dangerous. 2) The developer has stated that they are negotiating with a fuel company to put a gas station at the corner of Belvista and Sooke Road. The environmental impact of this is ridiculous with its close proximity to the Sooke River, the Sooke Harbour, oyster beds, clam beds, the Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove oyster plant and last, but not least, the existing residential neighbourhood. 3) The sewer issues with a Commercial/ Mixed Residential are also a major concern. I am asking for the zoning of this 13 acres to remain the same and have the owners build within the current zoning laws. Looking forward to attending public input into this property. Catherine Williams Sooke
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LETTERS
Carver on covenants At the recent East Sooke all candidates meeting Alanda Carver, candidate for JDF Director, stated that if elected she would require third party covenants to be registered on properties as a condition of subdivision. Covenants that last forever and a day, or until the Rapture, are the darlings of her campaign advisors, but they are not appropriate for simple subdivision. Third party covenants (with The Land Conservancy etc.) are used to preserve wetlands and other environmental features such as the recent Orveas Bay dedication in Otter Point or the DeManiel Creek watershed. People who simply subdivide have every right to go before the community in the future, for example when a Community Plan has designated their area for higher density, to apply to have a covenant removed and be treated the same as their neighbors. Carvers’ plan to expand the use of “forever” covenants by the CRD would be a major policy change that has serious implications for the families of Juan De Fuca property owners.
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Live trout for the future
The health department has the expertise in this matter, and, given the opportunity, the health department will decide if a septic system can be legally installed on Lot 113 in Shirley. It is not a matter the locals can simply, “wrap their heads around;” they have no expertise or professional background; only opinions, hearsay and speculation, the things that are rife in Shirley. N.E. McNab Shirley
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Tony Andrychuk from the Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery releases 1,500 catcheable trout into Kemp Lake on Oct. 19. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is responsible for two releases a year into the lake. The money for the trout comes from a portion of each freshwater fisheries licence purchased by recxreational fishers. The trout are each about one-half a pound each.
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who have no expertise in water; systems; or companies. It is the health department who grants or rejects applications for septic systems, not water companies or committees.
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12 • ELECTIONS 2011
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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ELECTION 2011 District of Sooke council candidates: speak out
David Bennett
Bev Berger
Sheila Beech
–– for Mayor
— Incumbent
— Incumbent
I was a teacher and school principal for 36 years, 17 years in Sooke area schools. I have been a committed volunteer in my communities for decades. I have lived in the District of Sooke since 1993. I believe we all have an investment in today, a stake in Sooke’s future. I have worked with people of all ages from different life experiences professionally and as a volunteer, allowing me to most effectively become a listener, a communicator, a contributor and a leader. I am running for mayor because I believe we need a mayor and council that will work for the benefit of all residents and not special interests. I believe we need balanced and thoughtful leadership that focuses on positive solutions for the whole community. I believe Sooke is the best place in Canada to live, work and play, and as a person of action I want to keep making it better. My experience as a Sooke councillor has given me the knowledge on how to get things done. I take every opportunity to promote our pristine setting, share best practices, learn what may improve our practices, and advocate effectively at all levels of government. A successful council would debate the crucial issues and challenges facing our community in a respectful and constructive way, bring different views to council from our whole community, honour the outcome of the debate, and use the skills and knowledge of our professional staff to make things happen.
I am proud to call myself a local Sooke girl. I attended Saseenoes Elementary, and then continued on to graduate from Edward Milne Community School. After graduation I moved into Victoria to pursue a career in business. I quickly became the regional manager for an independently owned franchise. While in this position I was responsible for eight separate business locations across the island. In 1999 I moved to California to start a family with my husband. In 2004 I moved back to Sooke with my husband Kevin and our three children, Ky-11, Hannah-9 and Chloe-9. It was extremely important to me to have my children grow up in Sooke. In 2006 we bought our first house, I became a certified bookkeeper and we started our own company. After being involved with the Parent Advisory Council, volunteering for Sooke Minor Hockey, Sooke Minor Fastball, and many other groups, I felt compelled to run for council. Over the past three years I learned a tremendous amount about bylaws, policies and parliamentary procedures. The past three years have strengthened my own personal view as to what a local governmentshouldlook like, and in my view, we should be seven different people, with seven different perspectives. Couple this will respect, fiscal responsibility and a strong desire to listen to the community and I think we’ll succeed.
I was born in St. Thomas, Ont. during WWII. I am the great granddaughter of Dr. Lionel Beech, one of the earliest doctors on Saltspring Island. My school years were spent in Prince George, Kamloops, Creston and White Rock, graduating with honours. The arts is a major influence in my life. I toured Europe with the Elgar Choir for two and a half months in 1962. It was a trip of a lifetime. After one year of university, I entered Medical Laboratory technology. I worked in Haematology at Vancouver General Hospital and developed the radioassay for vitamin B12. In Merritt I became head of the laboratory. We moved to Summerland and I was a stay-athome mum. We moved to Kitimat in 1980. My career path changed direction when I became the supervisor and programmer of the Riverlodge Recreation Centre in Kitimat. In 1980 the family settled in Rossland where a partner and I opened a successful Canadian craft shop that still exists today. In 1990, our family moved to the Island and settled on Mt. Matheson. The move into Sooke’s first police station started 20 years of renovating the historic home. I have been a feltmaker for 40 years and enjoy the challenge of entering the Sooke Fine Art Show. I have enjoyed living in Sooke. The wonderful people of our town have sustained me when accidents and tragedy have struck. I live with my granddaughter, my son Evan and grandson Jack are close by.
Myke “Moonfist” Colbert
Ron Dumont
Moonfist was born Myke Colbert in Oshawa, Ontario. Forty-eight years old and a father of two, he was formerly a network security analyst for Bell Security Solutions in Ontario before moving here in July 2007. His father was employed at a water filtration plant in Ottawa for many years, and came to Sooke because “clean water is quite important to me,” said Colbert. Diagnosed with lateonset epilepsy, Colbert underwent specialized brain surgery in Montreal in an attempt to manage the neurological disorder. “I’m not the same as I used to be,” he said, but his condition is now “much more controlled.” Colbert dropped out of highschool in Grade 10 but later completed his high school equivilancy. His nickname ‘Moonfist’ comes from his martial arts background. He said he holds a level six gold sash (instructor level) in the self-defense technique Wing Chun, and was practicing in the moon-light on a rooftop in 2005 when “Moonfist jumped into my head.
I’ve been a a resident of Sooke for 58 years, graduated from Milne’s Landing High School. Gail and I have been married for 46 years and we have two grown son who live and work in Sooke, I have worked in the community since 1961. Experience and community service: - Chairman of Sooke and District Credit Union and West Coast Savings - Director of Pacific Coast Savings Credit Union - Former CRD director for Sooke during which time we built the ice arena and began Sooke’s first Official Community Plan - Former Sooke fire trustee - Member of Sooke Incorporation Review Committee - Elected three terms to Sooke council - Former president of Sooke Chamber of Commerce - Former chairman of SEAPARC - Cook and vice-chair of Meals on Wheels - Sooke representative Vancouver Island Regional Library Board for six years - Former chair and current director of the Sooke Elderly Citizens Housing Society and Ayre Manor Lodge - Member of Official Community Plan Review Committee - Worked diligently to raise funds and build Ayre Manor Lodge.
— Incumbent
Herb Haldane
Rick Kasper
— Incumbent
My great grandfather worked at the Jordan River power station in the 40’s. My grandfather worked on the fish traps off Sooke in the 50’s. My parents operated several buisnesses in Sooke and raised three kids here. My dad was one of the founding fathers of Sooke soccer. I was educated in the Sooke school system and grew up playing soccer and softball as well as participating in All Sooke Day loggers’ sports. The Sooke Community Association was the glue that kept this town operating, so at an early age you were inspired to do your part. I truly believe I am the luckiest person in the world to have grown up here. The families were here for work in logging or fishing. We were the working poor but we were rich in character and leadership. These people had no money so they gave with time and experience back to their community so that others could enjoy a quality of life growing up in our town. I am an extemely proud member of this fraternity and will never forget the hardworking people who came before me. I can’t give you a resume with degrees and jobs in high finance because I don’t have any. What I have to offer is my experience with this place and the quality which it has provided to me. I am in the A&W every morning at 6:45 being reminded of why I do this job.
Rick Kasper has lived in Sooke for 19 years, is retired, and married to Doni Eve a fifth generation Sooke reident. He has one son Aaron a 2011 EMCS grad. Saying that it’s time to restore “trust in local government,” Kasper made it official and announced he is running for Sooke council “Let’s work together to bring back trust and transparency to our local government. For me, it’s about doing what’s right for the community as a whole,” Kasper said. “That means reasoned decisions in the best interests of our community, with fair and respectful treatment for everyone.” Kasper, known for his integrity and hard work, said he understands how tough it is for taxpayers. With 20+ years experience in provincial and local government, Kasper is well versed in the rules and procedures. He notes Sooke has made some good progress in many areas since it became a municipality, but feels it has recently lost sight of what is really important. Kasper served on District of Sooke Council from 2005 to 2008, where he worked to set the stage for many of the positive developments we see in our community today. Before that, he served as MLA for Malahat Juan de Fuca for 10 years, and as CRD Director for nine years. He has no political party ties, and no affiliation with any special interest. “I look forward to working together with our new mayor, council and staff on behalf of the people of Sooke.”
SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011
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ELECTIONS 2011 • 13
ELECTION 2011 Getting to know the people running for council
Terrance Martin
Wendal Milne — for Mayor
My qualifications for council flow primarily from 29 years in business and dealings with municipal governments as a citizen. In the service sector I managed all functions of my business including two shop locations, five mobile units, legal affairs, staff, customer relations, and finance. As a contractor and project manager I bid public tenders, managed project work, permits, budgets, and operational staff, and worked with professionals such as government engineering consultants and facility managers. As a forensic consultant for ICBC I conducted investigations, consulted with legal counsel, and acted in the capacity of court qualified expert in roughly 100 litigation files – small claims, provincial and Supreme Court, and criminal trials. I hold a two year technical diploma, and have a Master’s degree in communication and culture in which the thesis work involved development of public policy and land use issues. Culturally, I am from a farm community in Saskatchewan settled by my ancestors. One of my great uncles was township reeve, and I follow in his charitable footsteps as a Shriner. With a rural background I am comfortable in Sooke, and having arrived with my wife and family in 2005, I am somewhat jealous of my new friends that have lived here all their lives with friends that they grew up with. I want that for my kids.
I was originally posted to Sooke with the RCMP in 1969 where I met my wife Wendy. We returned to Sooke in 1985, raised our family and made it our permanent home for the past 26 years. Community Service over the past 26 years: Sooke Fire District; Sooke Incorporation Committee; EMCS Society; Sooke Water Advisory Group; Sooke Minor Hockey; Sooke Lions Club; and Sooke Legion. I was employed from 1969-1995 in the RCMP and was stationed in Sooke in 1969-1970, 1985–1987 and 1994– 1995 (S/Sgt in charge). As well as local detachment duties, I worked in serious crimes which required international travel, working with foreign governments and their legal systems. I worked in RCMP staff relations as a liaison between senior management including the commissioner and RCMP members. Additionally, I provided advice on RCMP policy both provincially and nationally. I held several positions with BC Transit from 1995–2008 including head of security, Manager of Transit Operations and Director of Operations and Maintenance. My experience as a trustee and chairman of the fire district gives me a solid background in council procedures. My work in the RCMP and with BC Transit provided me with extensive experience in dealing with employees and the public. I believe all of these experiences have provided me with extensive skills that would be an asset if elected as your mayor.
Jim Mitchell
Kevin Pearson
Kerrie Reay
Shaunna Salsman
Maja Tait
A few facts about Jim Mitchell. Education: graduated from BCIT under accounting program with computer option. - Obtained highest mark in province of B.C. on auditing exam for C. A. program. - Graduated from chartered accountants program. Work Experience: I worked through C.A. articles program with predecessor company to KPMG chartered accountants and became senior on audit team and spent one year on tax team. - Internal auditor for Yorkshire Trust Company. Performed audits at eight branches and set up audit department. - Have operated a public accounting and income tax practice in Sooke since 1977 and subsequently opened accounting offices in Victoria, Lake Cowichan and Port Hardy. - Have appeared as an expert witness on accounting matters in several Supreme Court actions. Community Involvement: - Assistant leader in Scouting program. - Past President of the Sooke Chamber of Commerce and a Chamber director for 12 years, during which time I obtained funding for local improvement projects including repairs to Whiffin Spit. - Current director and treasurer of the Sooke Philharmonic Society. Hobbies: - Work - Sports - Singer and guitarist in classic R&B band.
My name is Kevin Pearson, I was born in 1957 in Sooke and have lived here my whole life. I am a husband and father to three grown children who are fifth generation Sookites. Their great grandmother was born in Otter Point district (Sooke) in 1900. I have been active in the community in many capacities, in various organizations, minor hockey, minor softball, SEAPARC Leisure complex. I have sat as a member on the board of variance for the CRD. I have chosen to run for council as I believe now is the time to manage the eminent changes as we transition from our rural roots to a more urban community. My priorities are to be a part of and support a strong functioning council. Taxation is on everyone’s mind and I commit to careful review of all spending. The rapid growth and changing face of our community is also a front and centre issue. I believe we have a good infrastructure with the existing sewer system and infill in the existing area should be a priority before costly expansion. The natural setting and beauty of Sooke is our best asset. I will work hard to maintain that setting and develop a community that we all want.
My name is Kerrie Reay and my husband and I moved to Sooke from Chilliwack in 2008. We chose Sooke as we missed the small town lifestyle and community we had enjoyed when we lived in Terrace. Our pets have been a huge part of our lives and most have been adopted or rescued. I completed my degree at Simon Fraser University in 1984, attaining my Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. I was admitted to the University Honour Roll in 1985 for outstanding academic performance. I started working for the BC Corrections Branch in Terrace as an Adult and Youth Probation Officer and Family Court Counsellor. My husband and I had a construction company building homes on speculation so I also understand the needs, challenges and risks involved in owning and running a small business. In 2007 I accepted a new position as a Project Manager with Corrections headquarters in Victoria. I commute daily, by transit, to Victoria. In April 2010, I was awarded the Governor General of Canada Medal for Exemplary Service in Corrections My community service has been varied over the years. I served two years on the Terrace Youth and Family Justice Committee, fundraising for many charities but primarily with the Canadian Cancer Society. I have recently become a Director with the Sooke Branch 54 Royal Canadian Legion Housing Society and I am the Chair of the Placement Committee.
Growing up in the small community of Cassidy, rural community values are fundamental to me. I attended BCIT and after graduating I moved to Saanich. Our family quickly fell in love with Sooke’s natural beauty and community feel, and have lived here for 10 years and enjoy the community spirit and outdoor lifestyle. I am fortunate to be able to devote my time to raising out family. I am an active community volunteer, putting together the Coho swimming program at SEAPARC, serving and on the Metchosin School PAC and treasurer for the All Sooke Arts and Crafts Association. In 2011 to support real change in government, I become a candidate for the Green Party of Canada where I had the honor of representing the Esquimalt – Juan de Fuca riding. As an advocate for sustainable environmental practices, human rights issues, and transparency in government, I received the most votes the Green Party of Canada has ever obtained in our riding. As Sooke is a fairly new municipality we have a real chance to set an example and be at the forefront in the way we invest in our community, seniors, youth, and our environment. If elected I will be supporting and promoting: working collectively for and with the community, sustainable choices, buying local, green businesses, highquality local jobs, agriculture security, road improvements for safer commutes, sustainable growth, stabilizing taxation, revitalization of our downtown core, and an open government.
Maja Tait is a first generation Canadian who is proud to call Sooke home. She was born in Calgary and raised in the rural hamlet of Bragg Creek. Her formative years in Bragg Creek instilled both an appreciation for small town values as well as an insatiable curiosity to see the world beyond immediate borders. Maja lived in Japan and Calgary before moving to Vancouver Island in 1997. After exploring various options in the Greater Victoria area, Maja and her husband permanently relocated from Victoria to Sooke in 2006 having recognized the district’s simple abundances of community, natural setting and charm. In addition to her ongoing career in commercial and residential property management, Maja is also a dedicated volunteer and is a member of the Sooke Harbourside Lions Club. Maja was successfully elected to council in 2008. Maja strongly believes in approaching all council duties and decisions with objectivity, respect and an underlying litmus test which asks, “Will Council’s edict benefit the community as a whole?” Her responsibilities have included: Community Grant Review Committee, Sign Bylaw Review Committee, Climate Change Action Committee, EMCS Society Board, CRD Regional Housing Trust Fund Commission, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board (Alternate), Greater Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee.
— Incumbent
14 • ELECTION 2011
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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Candidates for 2011 elections in Otter Point, Shirley and Jordan River Terrance Martin Robert (Bob) Phillips Neil Poirier Margot Swinburnson Allison Watson
Regional Director (one position): Alanda Carver Mike Hicks JDFEA Land Use Committee - Shirley/ Jordan River Representative (one position): George Miller Harold Shipton JDFEA Land Use Committee - Otter Point Representative (one position): John Brohman Heather Phillips Otter Point Advisory Planning Commission
Note: The five positions for the Shirley/ Jordan River Advisory Planning Commission were filled by acclamation. No election is
Mike Hicks — Incumbent
(five positions): Bud Gibbons Sid Jorna Anne Miller Gerry Niedermeiser Sandy Sinclair
2011 and terminating in 2014 after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act (2014). The Chief Elections Officer for the CRD also runs the election for School District Trustees. There will be oppor-
necessary. Commission members are: Dominque Bernardet Sonja de Wit Pascale Knoglinger Brenda Mark Fiona McDannold The election is slated for Nov. 19. The term of office is for three years commencing December
Alanda Carver
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING 2011
— Candidate
Al Wickheim School District #62 (Milne’s Landing Zone three positions): Janet Evans
Capital Regional District Notice of
Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: East Sooke Fire Hall Located at: 1397 Coppermine Road, East Sooke, BC On: November 7, 2011 at 7 pm To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3790 – cited as “Sooke Land Use Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 108, 2011”. The purpose of Bylaw No. 3790 is to amend the Sooke Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Bylaw No. 2040 by deleting from the Rural A zone, and adding to the Community Facility (P-2) zone, for the purpose of permitting a 1ha lot subdivision to accommodate the construction of a new East Sooke fire hall, on Lot 1, Section 110, Sooke District, Plan VIP84396, as shown on map below.
tunities for advance voting on Nov. 9 and 16. More information on voting hours and places will be available at a later date. See next week’s issue for statements from the candidates riunning for JdF regional director and school trustee.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke) that an Election By Voting is necessary to fill the offices of Trustees on the Board of School District No. 62 (Sooke) and that the persons nominated, for a three year term commencing December 2011 and terminating after the election held in 2014 in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act (2014), as candidates at the Election By Voting and for whom votes will be received are listed below: BELMONT ZONE Four Trustees to be elected: Surname Given Names Residential Address Brown Hobbs Horgan Horgan Riley Rud Seaton Sutton
Don Wendy Dani Sean Denise Tim Dianna Dean
2743 Raycroft Place, Langford, B.C. V9B 3Z7 3442 Luxton Road, Victoria, B.C. V9C 2Z8 378 Chapel Heights Drive, Victoria, B.C. V9C 4A6 893 Walfred Road, Victoria, B.C., V9C 2P1 376 Crystalview Terrace, Victoria, B.C. V9B 5S5 291 Hatley Lane, Victoria, B.C. V9C 4J6 2997 Glen Lake Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 4B3 2858 Hagel Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 2J4
MILNES LANDING Zone Three Trustees to be elected: Evans Martin Phillips Poirier Swinburnson Watson
Janet Terrance Robert F. Neil Margot Allison
1658 Naissa Road, Sooke, B.C., V9Z 0T1 6517 Stonewood Drive, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0Y6 2459 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0R3 5155 Sooke Road, Sooke, B.C.,V9Z 4527 Otter Point Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0K4 1894 Tominny RoadSooke, B.C. V9Z 0P8
General Voting Day for the election of trustees will be open Saturday the nineteenth (19th) day of November 2011, TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) at the following places: BELMONT ZONE Ruth King Elementary School Millstream Elementary School View Royal Elementary School (Gym) Colwood Municipal Hall Metchosin Community Hall Malahat Fire Hall District of Highlands Municipal Offices
2764 Jacklin Road 626 Hoylake Road 218 Helmcken Road 3300 Wishart Road 4401 William Head Road 935 Whittaker Road 1980 Millstream Road
MILNES LANDING ZONE The actual bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3790 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Planning office, 2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday from October 26 to November 7, 2011, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf.
East Sooke Community Centre Otter Point Fire Hall Edward Milne Community School Shirley Community Hall Port Renfrew Elementary School
1397 Coppermine Road 3727 Otter Point Road 6218 Sooke Road 2795 Sheringham Road Road Parkinson Road
AND SUCH VOTING PLACES SHALL BE OPEN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF EIGHT O'CLOCK A.M. AND EIGHT O'CLOCK P.M.
Written submissions should be sent to the Juan de Fuca Planning office, by mail to Box 283, Sooke, BC V9Z 0S9; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax at 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than 4 pm on November 7, 2011 to ensure availability at the public hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the public hearing. Following the close of the public hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.
ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be open at the: 1. Offices of School District 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. 2. Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke, B.C. 3. Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor,877 Goldstream Avenue 4. Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road 5. Metchosin Municipal Hall, 4450 Happy Valley Road
The Public hearing on Bylaw No. 3790 is to be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice.
between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the ninth (9th) day of November 2011 and Wednesday, the sixteenth (16th) day of November 2011 of which every person is hereby required to take notice and be so governed accordingly.
For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.1500 local 206 or jklassen@crd.bc.ca. S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer
Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this Twenty fourth (24th) day of October, 2011. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer
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By women for women All day women’s show at Prestige Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
Coming up with interesting and unique fundraising ideas isn’t easy but when a good idea works it makes all the difference. Last year Susan Bennett and George Medwedrich held a successful women’s show and when they were asked for ideas for a Sooke Harbourside Lions fundraiser they refloated the idea. The second Sooke Women’s Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and Convention Centre, sponsored by the Har-
bourside Lions and Prestige. “The reason we did it is our club is so giving and hardworking and this is a new way to raise funds,” said project coordinator Sue Bennett. “We saw how much fun and successful it was last year.” So what do attendees have to look forward to at the women’s show? Bennett said there will be a fashion show with design from Jockey Wear, no host food table and bar, silent auction and a presentation by Britt Santowski, author of The Three Strategies of the Unstoppable Woman, plus 41 vendors selling products and services. There will be two tarot card readers, home party people,
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jewelry, wedding planners as well as hairdressers and spas represented. “There is a very is big variety of vendors,” said Bennett. “Shop for Christmas and support a good cause. Each woman receives a gift bag and the
opportunity to spend a day, half day or even just a couple of hours pampering herself. Even more fun would be to bring along a couple of girlfriends, your mother, daughter or daughter-in-law, or even your grandmother. The grand prize is a two night stay at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort. All of the proceeds go to the Sooke Transition House and other Harbourside Lions projects for women and children in need. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and Convention Centre at 6929 West Coast Rd.
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This image is of Whiffin Spit taken from the Broomhill summit in August 2011, with a Canon S3IS by Sooke News Mirror reader Taavi Babcock. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Ellen Bergerud. Send your good quality, high resolution jpegs to: editor@sookenewsmirror.com. We will publish them as space permits. See all of this week’s photos at: www.sookenesmirror.com click on Photo Gallery/store in the top right hand corner, or go to the e-edition located by scrolling to the bottom right hand corner of the web page.
Mayoral candidates talk on Nov. 4 How to encourage more sustainable living in Sooke is a major challenge facing a new mayor. Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. is your chance to find out how the two candidates plan to walk the talk of sustainability. Sooke Transition Town will host an evening with David Bennett and Wendal Milne in the Potlatch Room of the Sooke Harbour House. All candidates’ meetings offer an overview of issues and positions. An evening focused on just the mayoral candidates is a forum for an in-depth conversation about how to increase local sustainability. Sooke Transition ual 2 Ann
Town is a group of concerned residents that works with other groups in Sooke -- such as the Juan de Fuca Cycle Coalition, Food CHI, and the Sooke Slow Food Cycle -- to raise awareness of sustainable living and to build local resilience. Resilience, a key to sustainability, is the ability of an ecosystem to withstand shocks. Local resilience in the face of climate change, fossil fuel depletion, and economic instability can ease the transition to less energy use, to more reliance on local goods and services, and to increased local food production. With sufficient planning
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and action, a mayor can encourage resilience and actually enhance the quality of life in our community while reducing our energy consumption. Each candidate will outline his vision for a more sustainable Sooke, then take questions. This public meeting is free and open to all.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
@ Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2110 Church Rd from 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Treasure items for sale from 10:00 am and Antique Show Appraisals start at 1:00 pm.
We wish them the best in their post-secondary educational pursuits.
For more information please contact Michael Tacon (bevmoki@telus. net) or Margaret Critchlow (raincoast.home@ gmail.com). For more information about Sooke Transition Town, please visit our website: sooketransition.org
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LOOKING BACK A trip back through the Sooke News Mirror Time Machine Oct. 27, 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunriver developers pay Sunriver Estatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; developer, Shambrook Hills, was fined $200,000 to be paid in five years after pleading guilty in B.C. Supreme Court last Friday. The company and principals Anthony Young and James Duncan were charged with making an illegal payment to a government official between Jan. 2, 2002 and Sept. 2003. Ron Shambrook was also listed as a principal of the development company back in 2002. The Crown asked for the hefty fine and Chief Justice Anne Mackenzie was the one who imposed it. The new indictment filed Thursday was against Shambrook Hills Development Corp. It is not known whether Young and Duncan were included.
Oct. 25, 2006 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Surfrider play watch-dog over local beaches Brooke Finlayson, a member of the Surfrider Foundation, is concerned about the effects of a development along a stretch of beach at Jordan River. The area is a favourite among surfers, who trudge along the beach with their boards to find the waves they crave. The foundation, passionate about the ocean and its shores, is volunteer run and routinely go out to the beaches with their plastic bags to clean up. They act as a watch dog as developments impact fish habitat and other wildlife. A trail has been created from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shores at Jordan River,â&#x20AC;? a huge 63-lot development stretching from West Coast Road to the water and Finlayson wondered whether it would impact the stream.
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A fire at Cherry Lane Equine Centre took out their barn back in 2010.
Oct. 24, 2001 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Safety first for All Hallowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost Halloween, and that means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost time for fireworks. But before you decide you want your child to see and hear the bangs, colours and effects, take note that B.C. accounts for nearly two-thirds of all fireworks injuries to Canadian children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they get into the hands of little children, fireworks are really dangerous,â&#x20AC;? said Anne Williams, coordi-
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nator of Safe Start, the injury prevention program at BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people who are not responsible or educated enough about them to use them properly.â&#x20AC;? According to Safe Start, nearly nine out of 10 such injuries happen close to Halloween, with many of those fireworks injuries being burns to the hands and face. Oct. 23, 1996 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Intro to photo radar A photo radar van nestled into the acci-
dent-prone stretch of West Coast Road near Otter Ridge Drive Friday, catching would-be speed demons. Twenty-two motor-
ists will be receiving a picture of their car in the mail for driving 75 km/h or more between 11 a.m. and 1:13 p.m. on Friday. During that time, a total of 96 cars passed the specially-equipped van at an average speed of 66 km/h. The speed limit is 60 km/h. The fastest speed recorded during that period was 92 km/h. The area was targeted because it is rated number 45 in the province for speed-related accidents last year. Oct. 23, 1991 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rick Kasper celebrates Rick Kasper has been elected the first ever MLA for the riding of
Malahat-Juan de Fuca. And his supporters were ecstatic. He was greeted with kisses, hugs and cheers when he visited his Sooke campaign headquarters election night after it was clear he won. First to hug him after he stepped from his car was former MLA Frank Mitchell, who Kasper describes as his mentor in politics and whom he was to pay several tributes as the evening progressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did it, Rick, we did it,â&#x20AC;? yelled veteran NDP supporter Bill Wilson as Kasper stood on a chair to address the jubilant crowd.
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Pirates of Penzance musical hits the stage!
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Joanne Thompson, John Bidner, Lisa McCormick and Joe Schubel rehearse their roles for the upcoming production.
The Pirates of Penzance, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;as most recognized musicals is coming to the Edward Milne Community Theatre. The show will run for three weekends starting on Nov. 4. The energetic and talented cast consists of Joe Scheubel as the Pirate King; Jesse Negraeff as Frederic; Johanne Thompson as Mabel; John Bidner as Major-General. Lisa McCormack plays Ruth; Pony Rainshadow is Police Sergeant; Taylor Caspersen is Samuel; Hannah Lawrie is Edith; Michelle Sratford performs the role of Kate; Dee Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Isabelle nd Duane Cutrell is a pirate,joined by Bob Kreiss, John Mason and Ross Pratt as the other buccaneers. Police are played by Jenn Cutrell, Carol Harding, Jessica McLean, Kate Robertson and Sarah Wilford. Christina Linquist plays the daughter as
do Nona Robertson and Ilda Turcotte. The governess is played by Trina Haqgglund. The popular musical is directed by co-directors Linda Abraham and Lica McCormack. The performances
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DISTRICT OF SOOKE NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Sooke that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating December 2014 2013, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Surname BENNETT MILNE
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Here is a picture taken of the Aurora Australis from the International Space Station by an astronaut, during a pass from Madagascar towards Australia. Quite spectacular! You can clearly see the thin band on the horizon which is our atmosphere - the only thing that keeps us alive from being annhiliated by space radiation - and which humans are intent on destroying.
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This is a better image of the thinness of the Earth’s atmosphere (about the thickness of an apple skin relative to the apple’s size). Actually, it shows the Indo-Pakistan border with Islamabad (the bright lights) in the foreground and New Delhi in the far backgorund some 700 kilometres away. The border is lit up (thin squiggly line) making for borders becoming visible at night.
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KASPER MARTIN MITCHELL MOONFIST-Myke Colbert PEARSON REAY SALSMAN TAIT
Mayor – One (1) to be elected Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence David 6765 Rhodonite Drive, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Wendal 5360 Basinview Heights, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Sheila 2050 Drennan Street, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Bev 6853 Grant Road W, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Ron 7094 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Herb 3118 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC - Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Rick 2103 Mowich Drive, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Terrance 6517 Stonewood Drive, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Jim 104-2038 Gatewood Road, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Moonfist 1971 Kaltasin Road, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Kevin 1930 Maple Avenue, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Kerrie 2380 DeMamiel Drive, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Shaunna 5772 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke Maja 2434 Driftwood Drive, Sooke, BC – District of Sooke
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS Notice of Advance Voting Opportunity pursuant to Local Government Act GENERAL VOTING DAY will be available to qualified electors of the District of Sooke on: Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Edward Milne Community School 6218 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors of the District of Sooke on: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day at the following location: Sooke Community Hall 2037 Shields Road (Eustace Road Entrance), Sooke, BC Elector Registration (list of electors used) If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Sooke for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Mail Ballot Voting In addition to Advance voting opportunities for eligible electors who will be absent on voting day, the alternative absentee voter’s opportunity (mail ballot voting) includes voters who: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or • Persons who expect to be absent from the District of Sooke on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Requesting a mail ballot package: Before 4:00 pm on November 17, 2011 you must submit the following information to the District of Sooke office by mail (2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2), telephone (250-642-1634), fax (250-642-0541) or email (2011election@sooke.ca): 1. Full name, 2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at District of Sooke office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, 5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct elector registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.
The District of Sooke will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 31, 2011. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011. th
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For further information on these matters, please contact: Thomas Moore, Chief Election Officer at 250-472-0059 Bonnie Sprinkling, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-642-1620 Or go to the District of Sooke website and click on the ELECTION icon.
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Sooke Philharmonic: Notes from the inside
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ur October concerts are just around the corner, and these concerts, as usual, are headlined “A Celebration of Youth.” Youth is a recurring theme when it comes to the Sooke orchestra. This year, the concerts on Oct. 29 and 30, feature the grade 12 student from Glenlyon Norfolk School, Nelson Moneo, who won our Concerto Competition last May. The winner receives a sum of money which, though certainly appreciated, is not even enough to cover the annual cost of a young player’s music lessons. The real prize is to play the whole concerto in public, in Moneo’s case the Sibelius violin concerto, with a full orchestra, conducted by our Maestro, himself an outstanding violin player. Norman Nelson has been encouraging young music students throughout his long, illustrious career. There are many adults, now fine professionals or amateurs, who owe him and know it, and
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Maestro Norman Nelson are more than willing to help him out, especially if it involves playing their instrument. Anne McDougall, our concertmaster, was a student of Norman’s for 10 years. She did both her bachelor and master’s degrees with him. Other former students include Blair Neufeld, second violin, and Theressa Phillips,
first violin, who studied with him at the University of Alberta. Musicians, young and old, who don’t actually take lessons with him, but work with him, for instance, by playing under his baton, also benefit from his knowledge and musical sensitivity. Notice how big the Sooke Orchestra is now. Is it because we get paid such a lot? It’s because people love playing with Norman. Lorna Bjorklund and the students in her music programme at Journey also know what it is to receive Nelson’s help, along with help from several flute, clarinet, and French Horn players from the Sooke Orchestra. Also, a portion of the money from tickets sold for this first Sooke concert always goes to Sooke Schools for their music programmes. Lorna Bjorklund has returned the favour by agreeing to serve on the Sooke Philharmonic Society Board. In the first piece played by the orchestra on Oc. 29 , Bizet’s Carmen Suite No.1,
the orchestra ranks –already substantial! -- will be reinforced by a dozen young string players from the Victoria school music programme, who have been rehearsing with Norman since September. The Festival Orchestra, as it’s called, is made up of the best students in the Victoria school string programme, and is conducted by Karen Whyte, cello, who has played in SPO concerts for years. Last but not least, the Sooke Philharmonic just got its youngest member ever. Look out for Emma Reader-Lee in the second violin section. She is the daughter of Cathy Reader, who plays with the firsts. Emma is 12-years-old, and already a seasoned
player. Some people have the idea that today’s young people are all about rap and heavy metal, which may be true. But if you come to our concert on Saturday night, 8 p.m., at the high school you will see that there are some youngsters who are not just serious about old-fashioned orchestra music, they’re proficient at performing it! A new kind of ticket, the Family Ticket, has just been introduced. It admits two adults and their children to see and hear a live orchestra, and an excellent one at that. The ticket sells for $29.95.
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PROFESSIONALS Q. Kel, do you help every client request for plumbing and/or gas service? A. When things get busy, we do everything we can (with the time we have) to serve all calls to the best of our expert ability. On a few occasions, we just can’t get to everyone, so we help through confident referral. We will recommend another firm, of our like standards and honesty, fair pricing, high quality and ethical business practices. We recommend those firms with extended experience and excellent track records. Need peace of mind? Call us, the true Professionals. If you have a plumbing, gas, propane or heating that needs questions answered, don’t hesitate to call us at 250-642-4499 or Kel’s cell at 250-883-4349. 24/7 Lost? Look for the Northern Star for direction. We specialize in ‘Peace of Mind’
Q. A Professional Building Inspection, who needs them? A. The Home Seller does! Most Buyers make their Offer To Purchase a home subject to a Professional Building Inspection. If their inspection uncovers issues with a home they will either withdraw their offer or renegotiate the amount and terms of their initial offer. This is a most stressful time for all parties involved. The Seller is now in a defensive negotiating position and If the Sale does not collapse the Home Seller likely ends up realizing less money for his sale. By performing a Building Inspection the Seller can deal with any issues at his/her leisure. By making the Professional Building Inspection Report, and details of any issues you may have remedied, available to Prospective Buyers Offers received will likely be more agreeable to the Seller. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If you have any questions about this subject please call me at 250-642-6056 or email michaeldick@isellsooke.com
TIRE PRESSURE WHEN: Check the tire pressures (including the spare) at least once a month when the tires are cold. Always follow the inflation pressure recommendations in your owner’s manual, or those on the tire information label that is located in the glove box or on the driver’s door jamb. Do not use the inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall; this is the pressure needed to achieve the tire’s rated load capacity, and it may or may not be the correct pressure for your particular car. BOTTOM LINE: The correct tire pressure will make tires last longer and delay the need for you to buy new ones. Plus, having the proper tire pressure will help your vehicle’s fuel economy.
Q. My baby is only a year old. Isn’t it too early to be thinking about literacy? A. It’s never too early! The development of language and literacy skills begins at birth. In addition to reading to your child, early literacy activities include games and songs that involve rhythm and rhyme, as well as sorting toys into different categories and sequences. These activities build sound/rhythm and left/right awareness as well as vocabulary, language, and speech development, providing a foundation for success in learning to read.
Q: Why Should I Use a Mortgage Broker? A: The art of securing a mortgage is the course nobody ever taught. In fact, everyone often refers to a bank giving us a mortgage. In fact, it is the homeowner who grants the bank a mortgage on their property and cash is exchanged based on the banks share of your collateral. Yet it certainly doesn’t feel like the homeowner has the upper hand. That is, until now. At the Mortgage Centre, we simplify the entire process of mortgage financing. We work for you, not the banks. We negotiate with the lenders to get you the best possible interest rates and products and we do not charge any fees for our service - we are paid by the lender that you choose to deal with.
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Welcome to Eerie Acres Benjamin Yong
Sooke News Mirror
Haunted houses are pretty standard fare for Halloween, but Eerie Acres in East Sooke is trying to change that with a unique tour that takes the would-be spooked into a house, the woods, and even a graveyard complete with creatures every step of the way. In its sixth year, founder Lindsay Trowell said it gets bigger and better every year. “It’s only really been three years that we’ve done a big haunt. Prior, it was just a room in our house.” Starting with 50 kids the first year, it’s doubled in size every year. Last year, in the rain, 400 kids from as far as Sidney and James Bay showed up in a six hour period. Situated on a one-acre property near the East Sooke Fire Hall and running Saturday, Sunday and Monday night from 6 until 10 p.m., there’s something for everybody. Trowell was tightlipped about the specifics, wanting it to remain
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Organizer Parry Trowell, left,dressed up as Leatherface of Texas Chainsaw Massacre fame, dutifully mans one of the scary stations. a surprise, but said this year they added two more stations including something she called a “vortex.” There are “bailout areas” along the 15-minute route if the animated props or character actors get too spooky for some, and there is a less-intensive path for younger children and moms. On a scale of one to 10, Trowell gave the scariness rating a 7, saying it’s comparable with the popular Galey Farms in Victoria.
“I’ve had five year olds through and I’ve had 85 year olds through” She said It really depends on how easily guests are frightened, adding “I’ve had some moms come up to me and say ‘I think I just peed a little.’” The whole project is volunteer run, and Trowell — who organizes the entire event along with her stepson Quinn and husband Parry — said they can always use more volunteers to assume the role of some type of monster or member of the undead. Volunteers also guide guests along the tour with a flashlight. Trowell, originally from Metchosin before moving to their East Sooke haunted home, has loved horror movies since she was 10years-old and experienced the Nightmare on Elm Street and Jason franchises for the first time. She was also involved in her school drama club where she learned to create things like zombie masks and imitation wounds.
“I love Halloween makeup, 3-D gore, I’ve always done my own props before and made my own things out of latex.” Many of the props are homemade, that started with the graveyard. A few years ago, she put on a halloween dance fundraiser for a a sick friend that provided the inspiration for Eerie Acres. Now, all the money from the by-donation event goes toward a local family in need. Last year, they gave proceeds to a family without insurance who had their house burnt down. Any food donations go towards the food bank. “I don’t think there’s enough free things for families to do nowadays. I wanted something affordable that any family can participate in,” she said. Eerie Acres is located at 1468 Woodcock Rd. in East Sooke. There will be skeleton hands leading the way starting from Gillespie Road off of Highway 14. For more information, or to volunteer, call Lindsay at 250-642-1539.
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Rick Kasper for Council Integrity - Trust - Fairness On Council I will: •
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Restore trust and integrity in our local government. Many Sooke residents tell me they are disillusioned with their municipal leaders. It’s time for a Council you can trust to take care of your interests, not their own interests. Work with the Mayor, Council and District staff in the best interest of the community as a whole. Ensure smart decisions & good value for your tax dollars. Work for more openness & transparency in Council decisions. Ensure fair and respectful treatment for everyone. Listen to taxpayers – get back to basics and act on what’s important to working families, youth and seniors.
Let’s work together to restore trust in Sooke Council and create a better Sooke for all
On November 19th elect
Rick Kasper Questions? Call Rick at 250-642-5919, or email: RickKasper@shaw.ca
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TOASTMASTERS Sooke Harbour Toastmasters meet and greet night at Village Foods from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Allan at 642-7520 with any questions.
DROP-IN FLU CLINIC For both adults and children, the VIHA Sooke Health Unit is setting up a clinic at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA) at 2145 Towndsend Road from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please bring your CareCard, for more information call 250-6425464.
VITAL VITTLES Free lunch every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church on Murray Road. Everyone welcome.
SHIRLEY HALLOWEEN Children and adults dress up in your best costumes for the weird and wonderful side show at the Shirley Hall. Apple bobbing, fortune teller and more. 7 p.m., admission by donation
SOOKE YOUTH COUNCIL FILM NITE Tonight at 7 p.m., come to the Edward Milne Community School theatre for a Halloweenthemed movie night. Minimum donation of $2, proceeds go towards SYC initiatives.
PUMPKINS AT LIBRARY Bring your carved pumpkins for display until this Saturday. Jack-o’lanterns will be judged on Halloween day in kids’ to adults’ categories.
STEAK NIGHT Cutlery included, but bring your appetite. Starts at 6 p.m. at the Sooke Legion. SOOKE CELTIC The home team plays tonight at Fred Milne Park against the Bays United FC Liquor Plus div-1 at 7 p.m.
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OPEN MIC NIGHT Drop by the 17 Mile House Pub and catch a musical act or two during their weekly open mic night. Open until 11 p.m.
EUCHRE NIGHT Starts at 7 p.m. sharp at Sooke Legion.
YOUTH CLINIC At Harbour Medical Clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. For more info call 250+642-4233.
SAFE HALLOWEEN The Sooke Fire Hall is putting on its haunted house from 4:30 to 10 p.m. There will also be an inflatable house, games for the whole family and food vendors on site. And of course, candy! Haunted house only is also on Sunday as well.
BABY TALK The VIHA Sooke Health Unit is featuring a talk on safety proofing your home from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sooke Child, Youth & Family Centre (CASA building 2145 Townsend Rd). Call 250642-5464 for info.
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HALLOWEENIE ROAST Throw on your Halloween’s best and come to the Stick in the Mud at 6715 Eustace Rd. for some spooky activities. By donation to support www.coffeekids. org.
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Sponsor a Christmas Tree, help a child sors are encouraged to bribe their jury panel with things like donations to sweeten their chances. Afterwards, pictures will be taken and put up on the BCCH website where the public can vote for their favorite tree. Alternatively, donation and voting
Annual Festival of Trees Benjamin Yong Sooke News Mirror
Sounds simple, and it is — and the chance to do it is during the Sooke Festival of Trees which is entering its third consecutive year said organizer Emma Irwin, who is also the chairwoman of Sooke Community for Kids. The volunteer-run festival utilizing donated materials — which also happens in Vancouver, Victoria, Port Alberni, Osoyoos and Kelowna — is to support BC Children’s Hospital, which Irwin called an “incredible facility” that has treated her own daughter as well as many other kids in Sooke, she said. Local businesses, organizations and even families can sponsor a provided faux Christmas tree (or use their own fire-compliant artificial tree) that they decorate themselves and will be put on display during the holiday season. “It’s a great team building and business promoting event, said Irwin. A new addition to this year’s event is a second venue at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, to accommo-
boxes will be set up in front of each tree where people can drop in their ballot. Judging will take place in January. “I’m really excited about it, I think it’ll really kick off Christmas in Sooke in a big way.” Last year, the festival raised just over $3,000 — a lot of suc-
cess coming from third level sponsoring by getting friends and families involved as well. This year their goal is $10,000, with all proceeds going to BCCH. To learn more or register, visit the BC Children’s Hospital website at secure.bcchf.ca and click on events.
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Sponsors decorate their trees during last year’s Festival of Trees. date increased interest. “We’re sort of outgrowing SEAPARC, we always had more sponsors than we could fit. Once the Prestige was built, it seemed like a natural gravitation to go to the hotel.” Still, Irwin called the leisure complex a great community centre and said they wanted to include both. There are two tiers of pricing — sponsoring a tree for display at SEAPARC is $250, and for the higher-traffic Prestige, $500. On Nov. 9, there will be a tree trimming night at both places where sponsors bring their own decorations and put forth their best creativity to produce a dazzling exhibit. In the interests of being green, and out of respect for the hosts, the only requirement is for lighting used to be of the energy-saving LED variety as opposed to traditional incandescent bulbs. As part of the night’s activities, there will be festive sweet treats and hot drinks served while a Sooke “celebrity” jury consisting of familiar faces in the community award prizes to their favorite entries. Spon-
MUSICAL THEATRE presents
Book by Jules Tasca - Lyrics by Ted Drachman Music by Thomas Tierney
OCT. 28-29 & NOV. 4-5 At the Isabelle Reader Theatre 1026 Goldstream Ave. Bring a non-perishable food item to the show for the Westshore Food Bank and receive $1 off a future show.
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Capital Regional District Notice of Election by Voting
2011 General Local Elections Public notice is hereby given that General Voting Day will be held from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect persons to serve three-year terms of office as Electoral Area Director for Juan de Fuca on the CRD Board from December 2011 until after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act (2014). Juan de Fuca Electoral Area - One Director to be elected: Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address CARVER Alanda 1-2745 Anderson Road, Sooke, BC HICKS Mike 3018 Manzer Road, Sooke, BC Voting Opportunities Voting places will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to qualified electors of the Capital Regional District at: Juan de Fuca Electoral Area ä East Sooke Community Centre, 1397 Coppermine Road ä Malahat Fire Hall, 935 Whittaker Road ä Otter Point Fire Hall, 3727 Otter Point Road ä Port Renfrew Elementary School, 6633 Deering Road ä Shirley Community Hall, 2795 Sheringham Point Road ä View Royal Elementary School (Multi Purpose Rm), 218 Helmcken Road * ä Willis Point Community Hall, 6933 Willis Point Road *For those
electors who reside on Songhees and Esquimalt Indian Reserve Lands.
Advance Voting Opportunities will be available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at: ä School District No. 62 (Sooke) 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC ä Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke, BC Elector Qualifications Resident Elector - You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months and within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for the past 30 days. If registering on voting day, you must provide two documents proving identity and residency (one must have a signature). Non-Resident Property Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months, have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for the past 30 days, do not qualify as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you: a) have registered on or before Sept. 27, 2011, or b) apply at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application: ä recent a title search, state of title certificate, or property tax notice, showing the names of all of the registered owners, proving identity and residency (one must have a signature), and ä pieces 2 of ä the in case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the owners (including the person registering) designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property (original signatures only; facsimiles of signatures not acceptable). A copy of the consent form may be downloaded from: http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/documents/ConsentFormforNRPE.pdf The following are acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity: ä BC driver’s licence ä BC ID card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch ä BC CareCard or Gold CareCard ä Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8 ä Social Insurance Card (Canada) ä Citizenship Card (Canada) ä Real property tax notice (municipal or rural) ä Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution ä Utility bill Please Note: 1) Only one Non-Resident Property Elector may vote per property, regardless of how many owners there may be. Further, you may vote for only one property, no matter how many properties you own within the jurisdiction. set out above. If you are already registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector, 2) You may register on voting day if you meet the (ie. your name appears on the List of Registered Electors annotated with a “P”), and provided that you still meet all of the requirements of the Local Government Act in order to be registered under this category, you are not required to re-register in order to vote. 3) No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector, and no corporation is entitled to vote. Individuals who are on title with corporations are not entitled to register or vote. Individuals who own an undivided interest in land on which the balance is held by a corporation are not entitled to vote. For questions regarding voting and voter registration call the Capital Regional District @ 250.360.3129 or Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129, or Mr. Tom Moore @250.472.0059. Dated this 24th day of October, 2011 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sooke Seniors Drop in Center Wed., Nov. 9, 2011, noon Following Hot Lunch in the FireďŹ ghtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lounge Election of OfďŹ cers; Positions to ďŹ ll: Vice President and 3 directors Please forward nominations to Carol Pinalski, President @ 250-664-6612 on or before Oct. 31st, 2011
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MID-ISLAND POTTERS 19th ANNUAL POTTERY SALE Saturday, October 29th, 11am-5pm Parksville Community Centre (formerly at TighNa-Mara). Free admission. Door prizes. 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville
CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661.
SATURDAY, Oct. 29, 10 am 2 pm, Sooke Fall Fair Flea Market, Sooke Community Hall dining room. $10/table. Call Candace 250-642-5869. Unclaimed entries & trophies must be picked up at the Market between 10am-2pm
SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, Box 109, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E5. Alma Anslow 250-642-2184.
SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.
SUNDAY, OCT, 26, 2011. Sooke Garden Club Wednesday Oct. 26th upstairs at the Legion 7:30pm. Speakers Mary & Steve Holland-Backyard Farming. Everyone Welcome.
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JUAN DE FUCA Emergency Program OfďŹ ce: 250-642-2266 Co-ordinators Homes: 250642-3772. Cellular: 250-8830607. Email: jdfemerg@telus.net. Provincial Contact: 1800-663-3456
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2ND ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & TREASURE SALE. Sat., Nov.5/11 @ Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2110 Church Road from 10:am-4:00pm. Treasure items for sale from 10:00am and Antique Show Appraisals start at 1:00 pm. Bring your treasures!
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Joanna Vivian (Pepper) Whiting Jan 8 1941 to Oct 15, 2011 Feminine, nice, kind, friendly and helpful. Joanna is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Barry and their children Steven, Patricia, Peter, and Angella, seven grandchildren and ďŹ ve great grandchildren. Artisitic, adventurous, a walker who loved the outdoors, gardening, animals, birds and ďŹ&#x201A;owers. She is survived by one brother, and four sisters. Honest, fun, remarkably imaginative, open and pure, Joanna will live on, her spirit a part of her adoring family and in the fond memories of all who were ever touched by her.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
WELDING
HOMES WANTED
HOMES FOR RENT
WE BUY HOUSES
NEW 4BR, 3BA, Lakefront Exec. home! Designer granite kitchen, vaulted ceilings, multiple decks. SPA M/B, Beautiful! $2100. 250-642-2527
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
HELP WANTED
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
LOOKING FOR A powerful career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class in only 1 year. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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ED’S HAULING
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY
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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net
TEACHERS
THE ONE - The Only - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TRAIN TO Be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WATERCRAFT IN Summer, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in Between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
HELP WANTED AUTOBODY REPAIR tech required for busy North Island ICBC shop. Top wages & benefits package to the suitable candidate. Call Don Lawrence at 250-949-6042 or email to: lct@cablerocket.com. PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net
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ESTHETIC SERVICES
CARRIE’S Gel Nails
“OCTOBER SPECIAL” Full Set at Full Price 1/2 Price for First Fill “BOOK NOW” 250-664-6236 250-893-5419
FINANCIAL SERVICES
SPARE DRIVER for Senior’s Bus needed. Also urgently needed volunteers to serve on the board. Sooke Senior’s Activity Society. 250-642-4662
INSULATION
250-642-0666 PETS
INSURANCE
SOOKE IRRIGATION SERVICES Sprinkler Installations, Repairs Renovations Maintenance Call Ben 250-818-7279 sookeirrigation@gmail.com
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
MISC SERVICES PEGGY’S HANDY WOMEN SERVICES House Cleaning and Maintenance Painting, Drywall Finishing & Repairs Sewing: Alterations, Hemming, Zippers Repairs, Custom Orders and Pet Care Call Peggy: 250-642-6730
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
SOOKE MOVING AND STORAGE Heated indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. outdoor storage available. Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577 www.sookemovingandstorage.com
PAINTING
EAGLE PAINTINGKevin Wilson insured & bonded Sooke BC 778-425-1211 cel 250-589-5031 eaglepaint1@shaw.ca
JN PAINTING
CLEANING SERVICES
“WCB Insured”
HARDWORKING EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER. Call Irene.. 250-642-5126
Reliable/References Interior/Exterior “Free Estimates” 20 Years Experience
250-812-8781 PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
DRYWALL
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AFFORDABLE ROOFING
*new construction *re roofs The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com
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COMPUTER SERVICES
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a full time ticketed welder for the North Vancouver Island area. Union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.
WELDING
PERSONABLE ASST. mature, skilled prof will care for YOU, your HOME, your GARDEN and PETS. Chef, compassionate, bondable. Flex. hrs. Call Jan 250-532-7467.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES
Ed & Faye 250-642-2398
DRIVER ENT. LTD.
HOME CARE SUPPORT
GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has an exciting opportunity for a Beekeeping Instructor to teach courses in the recently announced Commercial Beekeeping program located in Fairview, Alberta. This program includes classroom study combined with a handson practicum. For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
ROCK IS seeking a Qualified Safety Officer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certified. Wage based on experience. This position is field oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.
Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you? U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.
*repairs
PETS
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250-642-4075 - COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL - INSURED - 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE HANDYPERSONS ABOVE THE rest. 30yrs Exp. All trades, tooled, capable. Mick the Creative Handyman 250-886-7525
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SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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MORTGAGES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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FUEL/FIREWOOD
OTHER AREAS
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
RENTALS
BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25 x 40 x 12 $7350. 30 x 60 x 15 $12,700. 35 x 70 x 16 $15,990. 40 x 80 x 16 $20,990. 47 x 100 x 18 $25,800. 60 x 140 x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
FOR LEASE: 2,000 square foot shop with 1/2 acre of land. Industrially zoned on waterfront. Call 250-652-1043
BOXER CROSS Puppies for sale. Ready to go to homes early Dec. To book visit call 778-425-2284
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REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE CHEMAINUS MURAL Tour business. Includes all equipment and horses. Storage and horse boarding available to correct buyer. $35,000. Call (250)246-5055.
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Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COURTENAY - For sale or Lease 1.77 Acres - Prime Commercial Across from Costco. Serviced. 778.918.7566
FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.
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To be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm A copy of the Draft District of Sooke Zoning Bylaw is available on the District of Sooke website www.sooke.ca or upon request at the ofďŹ ces of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing from October 26, 2011 to and including November 7, 2011. All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by this proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record.
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Capital Regional District Notice of Election by Voting
Advisory Planning Commissions & Land Use Committee Nominees Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Shirley/Jordan River, Port Renfrew and Willis Point sub-regions in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect nominees eligible for membership on the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee for the East Sooke, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point sub-regions, and on the Otter Point Advisory Planning Commission. Nominees will be considered for appointment by the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board for a term commencing from the time of appointment until December 31, 2014. Nominees to the Juan De Fuca Land Use Committee East Sooke Sub-Region: One Person To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address MIDDLETON Kara 1610 Covey Run Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1A1 SMITH Neil 1278 Gillespie Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Z4
Port Renfrew Sub-Region: One Person To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address MEHLER Ted 16967 Parkinson Road, Port Renfrew, BC V0S 1K0 WELLS John 17004 Tsonoqua Drive, Port Renfrew, BC V0S 1K0
Otter Point Sub-Region: One Person To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address BROHMAN John 7797 Manatu Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4 PHILLIPS Heather 2459 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R3
Willis Point Sub-Region: One Person To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address SLOAN Patricia 6555 Mark Lane, Victoria, BC V9E 2A1 WYNANS Art 7009 Mark Lane, Victoria, BC V9E 2A1
Shirley/Jordan River Sub-Region: One Person To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address MILLER George 9285 Invermuir Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H9 SHIPTON Harold 2873 Woodhaven Road, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G6
Malahat Sub-Region: No Person Nominated (No Vote Required)*
* The Land Use Committee must consist of one member from each of the six sub-regions. Where a nominee is not elected, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director may submit to the CRD Board the name of a person who is willing to fill that position. Nominees to Advisory Planning Commissions East Sooke Sub-Region: Five Persons Elected by Acclamation Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address NEHRA Linda 6098 Copperview Lane, Sooke, BC V9Z 1B2 TROWELL Lindsay 1468 Woodcock Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Z9 UNDERWOOD Rhonda 6019 East Sooke Road, Sooke BC V9Z 0Z7 WEST Nita 1620 Covey Run Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1A1 WHITE Brian 1610 Covey Run Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1A1
Shirley/Jordan River Sub-Region: Five Persons Elected by Acclamation Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address BERNARDET Dominique 2617 Seaside Drive, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G7 DE WIT Sonja 9389 Invermuir Road, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G3 KNOGLINGER Pascale 3962 Trailhead Drive, Jordan River, BC V9Z 1L1 MARK Brenda 10482 West Coast Road, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G8 McDANNOLD Fiona 10410 West Coast Road, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G8
Malahat Sub-Region: No Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)*
Port Renfrew Sub-Region: No Persons Nominated (No Vote Required)*
Otter Point Sub-Region: Five Persons To Be Elected Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address GIBBONS Bud 2440 Blackfish Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1E7 JORNA Sid 2452 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R3 MILLER Anne 4546 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R4 NIEDERMEISER Gerry 3198 Robinson, Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J9 SINCLAIR Sandy 3187C Robinson Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J9 WICKHEIM Al 8002 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1C9
Willis Point Sub-Region: Four Persons Elected by Acclamation* Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address LAWRIE David 7036 Mark Lane, Victoria, BC V9E 2A1 PATCHELL Jean-Claude 6877 Mark Lane, Victoria, BC V9E 2A1 RESNICK Larry 799 Sea Aira Heights, Victoria, BC V9E 2A2 SCOTT Robert 7048 Mark Lane, Victoria, BC V9E 2A1
* Each Commission must consist of five members. Where a Commission position is not filled after seeking the assent of electors, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director may submit the name of a Commission member to the Board to fill that position. Voting Opportunities Qualified electors of the appropriate sub-regions may vote for the election of nominees for membership to the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee for the East Sooke, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/ Jordan River and Willis Point sub-regions, and to the Otter Point Advisory Planning Commission on: General Voting Day, Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at: ä East Sooke Community Centre, 1397 Coppermine Road ä Otter Point Fire Hall, 3727 Otter Point Road ä Port Renfrew Elementary School, 6633 Deering Road ä Shirley Community Hall, 2795 Sheringham Point Road ä Willis Point Community Hall, 6933 Willis Point Road and on Advance Voting Days, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at: 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC ä School District No. 62 (Sooke) ä Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke, BC Elector Qualifications Qualified Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors are eligible to vote. Resident Elector: You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months and within the boundaries of the appropriate sub-region for the past 30 days. If registering on voting day, you must provide two documents proving identity and residency (one must have a signature). Non-Resident Property Elector: If you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months, have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the appropriate sub-region for the past 30 days, do not qualify as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you a) have registered on or before Sept. 27, 2011, or b) register at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application for registration: or property tax notice, showing the names of ALL of the registered owners, ä a recent title search, state of title ä 2 pieces of proving identity and residency (one must have a signature), and ä in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the owners (original signatures only; facsimiles not accepted) designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property. Information on acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity is available on the CRD website http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/voting.htm For questions regarding voting and voter registration, call 250.360.3129 or Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129. For questions regarding the election of nominees, please call 250.360.3127 or toll free 1.800.663.4425 local 3127, or Tom Moore at 250.472.0059. Dated this 24th day of October, 2011 Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer
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From clockwise left: Sooke Thunderbird midget T3 goalie Nick Dueck squares up to make a first-period save in the Saturday afternoon game against the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies; a corner faceoff in Sooke defensive territory; players jostle for a rolling puck; T-bird assistant captain Linden White skates out of the reach of an attempted poke check by JDF skater Jordan Andrews. The Grizzlies held on for a 4-0 shutout against the Thunderbirds. More photos on page 32 and 33.
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to Vivian Perry on being nominated as this week’s SEAPARC VIVIAN PERRY Congratulations Star. Vivian is a four year old who attends Kingfisher Preschool and will be
starting the French Immersion Kindergarten Program at Ecole Poirier next year. This little star comes to SEAPARC often. She has just completed a set of skating lessons that she took with her best friend Sophie and is also taking swimming lessons here. She says that her other best friends are her cousins Kierra and Fabiana who live in Comox. She likes to make crafts and creations with her Mom and spends time with her Dad playing video games. Vivian also spends lots of time learning with her Mom. She is fluent in Spanish and English and is now learning Portuguese. Vivian can name more than 24 countries and their capitals (in English or Spanish), can write her name and knows her address, phone number and the town and country that she lives in (Canada – eh)! At home her job is to keep her play room tidy. She has done a lot of travelling already. She drove across Canada when she was younger and has been to Peru to visit her family. Vivian is looking forward to going to the Mayan Riviera this week to spend Halloween there with her Mom, her Aunt, Uncle and 2 cousins. We asked Vivian what she will be when she grows up and she answer without hesitation that she will be a Mommy. Thank you for being our SEAPARC Star of the Week Vivian, you are a shining star!
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The Grizzlies’ Tanner Biggan tries to get past a couple of Thunderbirds during Saturday’s afternoon home game at the SEAPARC arena.
Sooke minor hockey wrap up Midget T3 — Sooke Thunderbirds midget rep was host to the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Sat. Despite missing a couple of players, Sooke held their own in the first period with the help of Mike Turcotte from the house team. A fast paced game found Sooke down in the second period as the Grizzlies scored four unanswered goals. Halfway through the third period, Lucas Blatchford entered the net (from bantam rep) and held the Grizzlies off for the remainder of the game. Sooke 0 JDF 4. Atom (development team) — Sooke Atom Development grabbed a narrow win over The Kerry Park Islanders this past Saturday, in what was a strongly fought game. Kerry Park came out fierce and scored their first goal within the first 5 minutes of play. Now pumped, the Islanders quickly got the puck back into the Sooke zone and increased pressure on Sooke’s defence. Not losing focus, defenseman Jarrett Blaase got possession of the puck behind the net and made a quick pass to forward Liam Millward. Millward quickly deked the oncoming Islanders and made a strong pass to center Kyle Brown, who carried the puck up the ice and scored Sooke’s first goal with 9:20 on the clock. With the score now tied, Sooke picked up
the pace and within a minute of play, Chris Piatkowski, on a pass from Kaleb McHugh, scored Sooke’s second goal. Knowing that a one point lead was an easy fix for the Islanders, center Matthew Clark took possession of the
puck right off the faceoff and scored Sooke’s third goal of the game, the score now 3-1 with over eight minutes of play remaining in the first period. Behind by two points, the Islanders turned up the pressure, but solid defensive play by
Craig Phipps and Goaltender Tyson Purnell held Sooke’s lead, even through a two minute penalty, late in the period. With time to regroup, the Islanders came out with focus and scored
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Advance Voting 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 Sooke Community Hall, Eustace Road Entrance
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Mail Ballot Voting In addition to Advance Polling opportunities for voters who will be absent on voting day, mail ballot voting is available for voters who: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or • Persons who expect to be absent from the District of Sooke on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. A person wishing to vote by mail ballot must apply by giving their name and address to the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer during the period October 28th, 2011 (10 days before first day of advance voting) to November 17th, 2011 at 4:00 pm (two days before general voting day). To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011. For more information click on ELECTION on the District of Sooke website www.sooke.ca.
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Continued from page 32 early in the second period, shortening the gap to one point and kept the pressure on Sooke’s offense until Matthew Clark, with an assist by Kaleb McHugh, scored Sooke’s fourth goal, the score now 4-2 with 6:04 left in the second. Not giving up, the Islanders rallied back and scored within minutes, edging closer to a tie. Both teams fought hard, until the Islanders took a penalty with 2:55 remaining and Sooke’s Kyle Brown, in a scramble in front of the Islanders net, scored what ended up being Sooke’s game winning goal, with only 27 seconds left in the second period. The score was now 5-3. With one period left to play, the Islanders wasted no time and scored within seconds of the start of the third period. Sooke, now under extreme pressure to protect their lead, played tirelessly through the remainder of the period, including four minutes of penalty time. Thanks to the outstanding effort of Sooke’s defence: Forrest Croden, Mark Dyson, Craig Phipps, Jarrett Blaase, Tyler Fogarty, Brayden Friesen, and goaltender Tyson Purnell, Sooke held their lead and won the game 5-4. Peewee (girls) — The peewee girls team had a very busy weekend, with two games against Cowichan Valley on Saturday night in Sooke and an early bird start in Cowichan Valley on Sunday morning. The team ended up with two decisive wins of 7-1 on Saturday night and 9-2 on Sunday. A combination through the weekend of five goals for Rory Woods (one assist), five
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Officials have a quick chat before the start of Saturday’s midget rep game. goals for Olivia Corello (two assists), two goals for Alissa Lloyd, and one goal each for Morgan Couture (three assists) Kaitlin McKelvey (two assists), and Jennifer Simonis. A nice team effort and good plays were the key for the girls this weekend. Atom 1 — Saturday morning at the Panorama Recreation Centre, the Sooke Thunderbirds atom 1 boys met the Peninsula Panthers atom team. Sooke was defeated 4-2 with both of Sooke’s goals coming from scorer Braydon Blyth. The boys worked hard with greater emphasis on their passing game and smartly using the boards to move the puck out of their own end. Travis McRae made things happen for his team with some good hustling. Jai Govender and Ben Ackinclose stood out in this hard fought battle. Finley Arthurs’ perseverance drew two penalties and saw him helping out at both ends of the ice.
On Sunday at SEAPARC, the boys took on the Saanich Braves C1 team and lost an exciting back and forth 4-3 match. Sooke got onto the scoreboard early in the second period with a goal by Angus Dobie assisted by Blake Reymerink and tied the game at 2 on a goal by Blyth. The third period saw William Couture inspire his team with feisty checking and some creative passing. Mathew Lyons continued to make things happen in the grind along the boards with Alex Perman breaking up the Saanich assault. Saanich’s go ahead goal late in the third was quickly answered by a goal by Ben Ackinclose. Seconds later Saanich scored the winner. Being great contenders, Sooke pulled their goalie for an extra attacker and had fans cheering to the end. Sooke’s goalie, Nick Haisell was exceptional in net stopping more than 30 shots in both of this weekend’s exhibition games.
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Dynamic ice dance duo P
ilar and Leonardo Maekawa just came back from their first taste of the International Skating Union Junior Grand Prix series, competing in Innsbruck, Austria and Milan, Italy. The ice dance competition was first in Innsbruck and they did an amazing job — skating clean and beautiful ending with a 15th over all. It was a different atmosphere of competition than what they were used at home and they learned new things. It was a great experience, a whole new world and of course they made new friends from around the world. In Milan, Leonardo competed free skate. He had an excellent short program but not that great of a long program, coming away with the 23rd spot. Leonardo had a stress fracture that kept him from training for the whole summer and just came back in September, training just three weeks before the two events. Now, he is healthy and training full time and getting ready for the next competition which will be held in Mexico next month. The goal for this season is to qualify to the ISU junior worlds competition. Submitted photos
Clockwise, from top left: Pilar, left, and Leonardo performing the ice dance at Innsbruck; the pair brought their Sooke News Mirror along with them on their travels; the two skaters in costume after a performance.
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Pruning Time This time of year is important to gardeners. Planning the garden for spring often begins with a season of deep and harsh cleaning and pruning. Clearing out the old growth and cutting back a plant or bush can rejuvenate it, and is often very necessary to produce healthy growth and a more abundant production. This is not a new technique, but has been around for centuries, and is not limited to the plants in the garden, but to our lives as well. In the Gospel of John, chapter 15 Jesus says: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” Many of our attitudes or habits need to be pruned so that we can have healthy and productive lives. Sometimes the pruning is required to get rid of hurtful or harmful patterns that we have grown into. Sometimes the pruning is required to bring hearty and vibrant new growth to healthy and wholesome aspects of life. What is holding you back from living life to the fullest? What needs to be pruned? What has grown stale in your life that needs to be pruned to bring fresh growth? Why not pray that God would help you to prune those things from your life that hinder your relationship with him, and to do the pruning necessary for a healthy and productive life? Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY SOOKE HARBOUR
6851 West Coast Road Pastor Eduardo Aristizabal SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am 250.642.4822 HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES Sunday & Wednesday 10am Saturday 5pm Revs Dr. Alex and Nancy Nagy 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 Pastor Dwight Geiger Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net
ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 6221 Sooke 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-Wed 10-2, Thurs 2pm-4pm Rev. Fr. Michael Favero
SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011
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Sooke Bike Club goes abroad
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Members help with trail build On a bright, chilly morning in October, five members of the Sooke Bike Club made the trip to Hartland Mountain Bike Park to both assist the Hartland Trail crew in building a long overgrown trail, and to learn some techniques to bring back to Sooke, which the club will start to apply once Harbourview Park officially opens. Lorien Arnold, SBC member and owner of Sooke Mountain Cycle, has had a long history with the trail in question going back about 14 years to when the line was first laid in by a couple of fellows he used to ride with. Trillium Trail was a line they used to ride long before there was a parking lot, and the surplus land around Hartland landfill was only accessible via Durrance Lake road or by the firehall off Munns road. After unloading all the tools, the group started up the regional trail. Craig Gillette filled Arnold in on the task at hand, who became excited at the thought of resurrecting a trail he hadn’t ridden or much less thought about in over a decade. Once debriefed, the Sookies were segre-
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Sooke Bike Club members “benching” out the trail tread. gated from the rest of the group and marched up the trail to a challenging 25 or so metre section, deep in the cedars traversing a significantly steepish sidehill, dotted with decomposed rock and buried, rotten timber. Craig laid out his plan, and then everyone got to work. The organic top coat and loam were scraped from the line, some pruning done, and all the rotting timber removed. Getting down to mineral soil was a challenge, due mainly to the multitude of cedar roots — the springy spindly roots, which catch in the rake, doubled the effort. The other difficulty was the buried cedar logs under the soil, which needed to be dug out and filled with rock in order to keep the trail from developing potholes and collapsing. A difficulty in building side hill trail is drainage. The crew installed drainage dips and berms to help
direct water off the trail in ways which would allow the water to sheet instead of flow in a concentrated stream. Because there was significant slope, much of it thin soil over rock, above the trail, it was evident this piece of trail would have to handle a lot of water. Once down to mineral soil, with the drainage structures in place, The trail was outsloped and tamped as much as possible. Due to the dry conditions, much of the soil was dusty, but a few days of rain will help get the tread established. There was one big hurdle to overcome, and that was to deal with a line which was downslope from some big cedars. Opening a line below a root structure does a couple of bad things; for one, it exposes a root system, which will shock the tree and often kill it. Secondly, it can create a dangerous situation for riders in that they have to ride over
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diagonal, off camber roots which get really slick in the wet. The solution? With Craig’s blessing, the line was rerouted through a little rock envelope, opening up an opportunity to build a techical little berm leading into a little jump. It’s little things that often add spice and interest to a trail, things one might not notice much when riding a trail, but that add to the experience. Building a trail is not simply a physical thing. In order to build an appealing trail, with flow, the builder must consider the psychology of the trail user. Using gateways, anchors and control points mindfully, a trail builder can take their line and make for an exceptional experience. This is a skill that the Hartland Trail Crew has carefully developed in over a decade of trail work, providing users with a good experience through careful design and sustainable building practices.
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New Patients Welcome Seniors Day November 8th, 2011
For senior clients, book your pet's appointment for the 2nd Tuesday of every month and receive our senior's discount. Dr. Amanda Booth BSc, MVSc, DVM, Dip ACVIM Specialist Internal Medicine 5490 Sooke Rd 250-642-PETS (7387) www.saseenosvet.com
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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How’s Fishing?
Anglers continue to have good fishing off Sooke, although the coho have slowed a bit. Winter chinook fishing should start happening now. Try fishing between the Sooke Bluffs and Otter Point in a 100’ to 160’ of water for best results. Usually the early bunch are a pretty good size in the 8-lb. plus range some making it to the 15-lb. range. Hootchies, bait and coyote spoons fished right off the bottom work best. These fish are feeding on the bottom picking off needle fish. It dosen’t stop at the coho, winter fishing can be the best action of the year — all you need is good weather and bait showing on the sounder and a good flood tide and you’re good to go. Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 12 is an advanced
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These two happy anglers hooked into this 33-lb. chinook while fishing for coho out in the straits recently. While Sooke Coho Derby winners Bob and Jamie display their 1st prize 16 pound coho.
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