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25 Years of incredible art Pirjo Raits
Sooke News Mirror
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he 25th Sooke Fine Arts Show opened on Thursday night with purchasers waiting in line to get into the show and see the latest works from the 275 artists who submitted entries. The adjudicators chose 375 pieces from the 551 artists who responded to the call for entries to the juried art show and sale. The 10-day show was once again staged in the SEAPARC Leisure Complex where a group of talented and hard working volunteers transformed the cavernous space into an amazing gallery. “We had a lovely weekend and a lot of people,” said Sally Manning, show coordinator. “It is a colourful and happy show.” Many Sooke artists stood out as the winners in the 25th Anniversary Artists Awards. They included Patrick Irwin for his acrylic and oil two-dimensional painting “Port Alberni,” Best Two-Dimensional work. The Best Three-Dimensional work award was awarded to Jan Johnson for his “Minotaur Overseeing Intake,” while Debbie Clarkson took the award for the Best Photography for her “La Habana Elegante #3.” Dana Sitar’s “When I Do Not Follow the Rules” took the award for Best Fibre. Honourable mentions were given to Chuck Minten for his “Circle of Friends” wood table and Anne Boquist’s “YoYoTokTik” gourd and found object piece. Other winners include Heather Hamilton’s “Internal Reflections” pendant (Best Jewellery); Jo Ludwig’s “No Title” glass piece (Best Glass); Metchosin’s Judi Dyelle won Best Ceramic for her “White Series #1”; and Jeff Molloy’ for his mixed media piece “A Man of the Cloth. Other honourable mentions went to Debbie Jansen for her fused glass, “Untitled”, Eliza Heminway’s fibre wall piece, “The Haberdasher’s Garden” and Leonard Butt’s “Uchi” raku sculpture. The adjudicators each chose a work for Juror’s Choice. Richard White gave full marks to Nicolas Vandergugten’s lino block print “Bridgework #3”; Grant Leier (substituting for Carol Sabiston) awarded Dee de Wit’s “Still Life with Mango” his kudos; and juror Nixie Barton chose Johannes Landman’s oil painting “Benchwarmer.” Manning said the attendance was keeping in line with past years as were the sales. Pirjo Raits photo
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011
Many events at Sooke Fine EAST SOOKE Arts Show HIKE Up Sooke
JUAN DE FUCA Community Trails Society MEET AT THE Pike Road parking lot of East SOOKE PARK AT 9 a.m. to carpool to the start of the coastal hike from Alyard Farm to Iron Mine Bay. This is an all-day hike over rugged terrain. FOR INFORMATION EMAIL Rosemary Jorna at sid2767@ shaw.ca or phone 250-6422767 or www. jdfcommunitytrails.ca
CONTINUING: SOOKE FINE ARTS Show, to August 1 at SEAPARC; STIUNKING FISH STUDIO Tour to August 1, various locations. Go to: www. stinkingfishstudiotour. com
FISH DERBY THE SOOKE SALMON Enhancement Society Fish Derby takes place this weekend. Tickets at the Crab Shack and Eagle Eye Outfitters.
Thumbs Up! VOLUNTEERS TO THE MORE than 250 volunteers who came forward to help make the Sooke Fine Arts Show such a success year after year. THERE IS A reason why Sooke is called the Volunteer Capital of Canada.
There are still a number of events taking place at the SFA show. On Wednesday, July 27 a special night is being held for teens ages 13 to 18. From 6 to 8 p.m. they will have an opportunity to meet and enjoy performances by local youth and musicians. One Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 seniors can enjoy fine art and fine tea from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. Doug Farr will entertain on piano on Thursday and Louise Rose and the Victoria Good News Choir perform on Friday afternoon. From 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 the Rhythm Miners will entertain while art and food lovers get a Taste of Sooke. Tasty appetizers made by local chefs and a glass of wine will entice patrons to wander through the aisles enjoying the art and perhaps purchasing art from the show or in the gift shop. On Saturday, July 30, a gala (by invitation only) evening is planned to celebrate the show’s 25 successful years. Those who have contributed to the success of the show will be recognized and the evening ends with live music and dancing. There are artist demonstrations, an Edward Milne Community School youth art display and entertainers throughout the show. “People are enjoying the music as well,” said Sally Manning, show coordinator for 2011. The Sooke Fine Arts Show runs to August 1 at 2168 Phillips Road. For more information go to: www.sooke finearts.com
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Slow summer affecting business Benjamin Yong Sooke News Mirror
Some local retail and food-based businesses agree sales are down and they are being forced to cut costs in different ways, but they aren’t sure if the HST is completely at fault. Almost 12,000 full-time jobs in B.C. were lost in June, according to Statistics Canada. Don Shaw, owner of Sooke Trading Post on Otter Point Road said he can relate. “Well, this has been a harder year than any before. Any before, ever. I’ve been here for 12 years,” said Shaw. “I can’t blame it on the HST but something has triggered this. Like I normally have one to two people working for me at this time of year, I’m here alone to cut costs.” Since the new tax structure was adopted just over a year ago, things that weren’t subject to PST like restaurant foods and beverages and some non-basic grocery items like chips and pop are now subject to 12 per cent HST. And that, coupled with a slowly-recovering economy and less-than-ideal summer weather, has left many store owners worried.
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Rachelle Smith says business is slower than usual but she’s not sure what to blame. “Business has been affected all year,” said a Village Food Markets employee who didn’t want to be named. “A lot of our business has to do with tourism, we haven’t seen any of this because our weather has never kicked in so I mean yeah, we’ve noticed it a bit.” As a result, to stay in the running the grocer has had to reduce prices to match the competition. Other establishments, like Sooke Serious Coffee, try to save
by ensuring nothing goes to waste, said barista Rachelle Smith. “We just have to be more careful using all the product,” she said. Traffic is less than what it usually is at the coffee shop, with sales down 30 per cent compared to last year. “It was getting really slow during the Christmas holidays, throughout the whole day, but now it’s starting to pick up within the last month. But I also think the weather has a lot to do with it,” said Smith. Things aren’t all bad, however. Jason Dumont, owner of Dumont Tirecraft said his automotive store hasn’t been affected. “Nothing changed because my business, everything was always taxed the same. It’s easier for us to deal with.” Instead of filling out a separate form for both PST and GST when remitting taxes, he only has to worry about a single HST form. In addition, he saves money because he doesn’t have to pay tax on the tires that he doesn’t sell, where previously PST was charged regardless, he said. “It makes our paperwork, our life way easier that’s for sure.
Prestige finds “branding” partner Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror
Locals driving along West Coast Road may have noticed a new sign on the Prestige Hotel Oceanfront Resort. The “Best Western Premiere” sign appeared suddenly as just as quickly the rumours began to fly. No, the resort is not being taken over by Best Western, and no they have not sold out in any way. What they have done is use the expertise and world-wide connections that Best Western has to help promote the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and put Sooke on the map. “It is something we have been working on in the background with Best Western,” says Tanya Stroinig, President of Operations for Prestige Hotels and Resorts. It’s all about brand
positioning and the benefits of marketing power. Stroinig said all of the Best Western properties are individually owned and there is no change in the ownership or management of the Prestige Oceanfront Resort. “We are now referred to as the Best Western Premiere Prestige
Oceanfront Resort,” said Stroinig. She said what was really exciting is that Best Western has three tiers in their brand and the Premiere brand is one-year old in North America. The Prestige resort is the second location in Canada. She said it will help tremendously to put Prestige and Sooke on the map
as the Premiere designation is in line with what Prestige built in Sooke. Prestige Hotels and Resorts owns two other Best Westerns in the chain, one in Cranbrook, the other in Golden. The marketing partnership will take advantage of Best Western’s tag line, “The World’s Largest Hotel Family.”
“We are really confident of our reach,” said Stroinig, “and they have a broad reach. It is something we are really excited about.” She said the day-today operations and management remain the same, while they have just done some “branding alterations.” editor@sookenews mirror.com
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Leathercrafter Linda Brown stands in front of racks holding hundreds of custom made kangaroo leather bracelets and wrist cuffs that she sells. Below, she holds a leather wrist cuff, bracelets and keychain pulls. my booth. So I went supple brown leads home trying to figure with gold buckles to out what I can do, and I jet black collars with started to make zipper polished studs, costing pulls out of cord.” anywhere from around What was meant to $30 to $60. be a trinket for kids has “I can’t help but make garnered quite a followbling, because people ing -- Brown now makes want it,” she said. fancier versions with Brown didn’t always kangaroo leather for focus on canines -- iniadults, as well as sporttially, her products themed pulls complete were very much peowith logos for teams. ple-focused. She even provides “When I first started members of the Sooke off my business, I have unexpectedly business community, wanted to make whips market for her work. “A lot of people who been far more popu- like Western Foods and and floggers. And the reason for that is a good want those kinds of lar — like her zipper Sooke Harbour House, with customized zipper whip handle or flog- instruments are not pulls. “A little boy came pulls to hand out to cliger handle can really interested in a $300 show off my talent as a work of art, a $20 sting up to my booth with ents and employees. You can find more a toonie in his hand will do the trick.” braider and knotter.” She still makes cus- wanting to buy some- of Knotty Linda’s prodWhile it fulfilled her creative needs, she said tom orders here and thing, but $30 is about ucts at www.knottyl there wasn’t a lucrative there, but other items the cheapest thing in inda.com.
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6 • NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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What’s being planned in your neighbourhood? June Klassen, Manager of Planning Services for the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (JDFEA), has made it easier for people to find out what developments are being considered in their neighbourhoods. At the June JDF Land Use Committee meeting, Ms. Klassen announced that all applications for variances, development permits and subdivisions are now posted at the JDFEA website: http://www.crd.
bc.ca/jdf/landuse/current_apps. htm. There are explanations of what permits are required and how to apply. There is also an explanation of why only some development permit applications - those that also require a variance - are published to neighbouring property owners. If you are more interested in the applications and not the explanations, go directly to: http://www.crd.bc.ca/jdf/lan-
duse/documents/WebcurrentapplicationsJune13.pdf You will see that the planning office has been really busy this year. Many thanks to the planner for providing this information to the public. Obtained from the Otter Point and Shirley Resident Ratepayers Association (OPSRRA) July newsletter.
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WOMEN’S CONNECTION GROUP Summer program is underway every Wed. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact Susan to book at 250-216-6762. Sponsored by Sooke Outreach.
TASTE OF SOOKE Appetizers and wine at Sooke Fine Arts Show. From 7 to 9 p.m. -- tickets are $12, wine $4 a glass.
KARAOKE AT THE LEGION Hosted by Carrie Proudlove. Come for the $11 steak from 6 to 7:30 p.m. stay for the singing!
COUNTRY MARKET Today on Otter Point Road at Eustace.
AL-ANON MEETING For friends and family of alcoholics. Every Wed. at 7:30 p.m. 7110 West Coast Rd. 250-642-3978. STARLIGHT CINEMA RIO is playing at 9 p.m. at Ed MacGregor Park. Bring a chair or blanket.
FOOD, FARMS, FUN Stories and a puppet show at the library from 2 until 2:30 p.m. Children and families welcome. BUS. NETWORKING Workshop provided by Sooke Chamber of Commerce, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prestige. Call 250642-6112 to register.
ARTIST DEMOS At Sooke Fine Arts Show. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Trisha Klus, hand bound books; Melanie Willing, acrylic ink 2 to 4 p.m.: Bonnie Helm-Northover, collage; Jack Stevenson, Wrist Wood Art 6 to 8 p.m.: Bonnie Helm-Northover, collage; Dorothy Haegert, photo montage.
SALMON DERBY Hosted by Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society today and tomorrow. $5000 for first prize, tickets are $50 a rod from Crab Shack and Eagle Eye Outfitters.
FREE HEARING TEST 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shoppers Drug Mart.
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ARTIST DEMOS At Sooke Fine Arts Show. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vanessa Gaudet/Chris Windsor, glass blowing; Connie Furgason, calligraphy/watercolour 6 to 8 p.m.: Kathleen Sears, mixed media; Anna Perkins, landscape in acrylic.
EUCHRE NIGHT Starts at 7 p.m. sharp at Sooke Legion.
YOUTH CLINIC at Harbour Family Medical Clinic – 4 to 7 p.m. 250-642-4233
LAST DAY FOR SFA Fine arts show wraps up at 5 p.m. Check out the EMCS youth art display in the north foyer. Raffle draw happens at 5 p.m.
Lounge at the Sooke Fine Arts Show
BABY TALK Join VIHA’s Sooke Health Unit to learn about infant massage at the CASA building (2145 Townsend Rd.) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 250-642-5464.
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POLICE BEAT Camosun Westside 2042 Otter Point Rd.
Pocket dialling increasingly taxing on RCMP Sooke RCMP are noticing a dramatic increase in the number of false 911’s from cellphones. Since May 2011 officers attended 13 “pocket dial” calls in which a cellphone dials 911 and nothing is heard by the dispatcher or sometimes noises which sound similar to a person struggling as if involved in an emergency. Officers have to locate the caller in case it is an emergency and many phones have the GPS capability to track the exact location of the call. One call was a pocket dial from a hiker in Sooke Hills. RCMP were minutes away from paging out Search and Rescue when the hiker was contacted and confirmed he was fine and didn’t even realize his phone had called. RCMP attended two separate pocket dials from the same person on different days at his work site. Cell phone users can reduce the likelihood of accidental calls to 911 by not programming keypad shortcuts for the emergency number, by locking keypads before placing phones in pockets
and by keeping phones out of the hands of small children. If you do realize you’ve dialed, don’t hang up which is a natural reaction because you may be embarrassed. Instead, stay on the line and confirm with the dispatcher that you’ve erred and all is well. Parents are encouraged to de-program the keypad shortcuts from their kids’ phones. If they need help, they can dial 911. On July 19 officers stopped a scooter on Charters Road and found the 19-year-old driver was already prohibited as a result of an impaired driving conviction. The vehicle was impounded and the male will be appearing in court facing charges of driving while prohibited. A Sooke resident was pulled over for a driving infraction and was noted to have warrants for his arrest out of Alberta for 13 charges including weapons possession, threats and trafficking cocaine. The warrant was extended to B.C. and the male was returned to Alberta
to appear in court. Several unlocked vehicles were entered on Cedar Ridge, Helgesen, Church, Rhodonite, French, Amethyst and Melrick Roads. Police are again reminding people to take time to secure their vehicles and remove all items of value from within. Passers by travelling on West Coast Road near Sombrio Beach came across a lone male who had crashed his motorcycle. The 47year-old male had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Several roadblocks were hosted by Sooke Detachment throughout the week with positive results as no impaired drivers were apprehended. Shortly after 2 p.m. July 7, the Sooke RCMP received a call of a male who had collapsed at the intersection of Sooke and Belvista Roads. Upon arrival, two officers found bystanders assisting a 53-yearold man in medical distress. Several people were performing CPR. Cst. Christina Klein quickly moved in to
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8 • EDITORIAL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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Rod Sluggett Publisher Pirjo Raits Editor Benjamin Young Reporter
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OUR VIEW
Getting a new perspective Vacation - n. & v. 1. a fixed period of cessation from work, esp. in universities and lawcourts. 2. US a holiday. 3. the act of vacating (a house or post etc.) US take a holiday. It is the time of year when most folks take a couple of weeks and do what they want rather than what is expected of them. It’s a necessary and much anticipated time for taking a load off, relaxing and seeing the world in anything but a 9 to 5 way. Vacations are meant to reduce stress and they do, providing you get away from it all. Two weeks away gives It makes the one a different perspective. It makes the mundane mundane events even duller and events even gives the important events more clarity. Basically it duller... re-positions and aligns the important issues and gives them the head space they deserve. We can get so caught up in the “political” issues that we forget about the other softer and gentler things taking place. The Sooke Fine Arts Show and the Stinking Fish Studio Tour are both examples from the “other side.” Hundreds of volunteers make these events possible and it makes the light shine on Sooke and the region. Sooke has encouraged art and artists for more than 25 years and we are all the much better for it. It is our claim to fame really. Congratulations to all who helped make this happen and kudos to Sooke for always being there to encourage and support this “alternate” economy. Not to be forgotten are the efforts made by local businesses and individuals who are beautifying our town and helping make it just a little better each year. We live in a great place.
How to reach us: General: Phone 250-642-5752; fax 250-642-4767 Publisher: Rod Sluggett publisher@sookenewsmirror.com Office Manager: Harla Eve office@sookenewsmirror.com Editor: Pirjo Raits editor@sookenewsmirror.com Reporter: Benjamin Yong news@sookenewsmirror.com Advertising: Rod Sluggett, Joan Gamache sales@sookenewsmirror.com Circulation: Joan Gamache circulation@sookenewsmirror.com Production Manager: Steve Arnett production@sookenewsmirror.com Creative Services: Frank Kaufman creative@sookenewsmirror.com Classifieds: Harla Eve, office@sookenewsmirror.com Vicky Sluggett
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YOUR VIEW
Has the weather affected your summer plans so far?
No, but if it were nicer I’d go to the beach.
Not really, it’s normal climate.
Yes, I usually go away into the hills, now I’m stuck at the bottom because it’s too cold.
Not really. I can’t go far because I’m in a wheelchair.
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ANOTHER VIEW
Signs of the times must be removed I have reviewed the draft sign regulation bylaw and at first glance it appears this is a wonderful document and it will be an essential tool to support a major intent of the document which is “to enhance the appearance of the municipality.” The main problem that I am sure you all realize is that Sooke is not like Victoria and it is not like the picture of Langford which is shown on page five of the document. Sooke does not have a typical downtown business community with storefront shops and it does not appear at the present time that it will ever have this typical look. The majority of the small businesses in Sooke are located off Sooke Road either on the side streets or are set back some distance from Sooke Road. It is essential for their survival that they be permitted to advertise and this is even more important in the current economic environment. Sandwich boards and portable signs are an effective way for these businesses to tell locals and tourists where they are located and what services they provide. In most instances these signs are quite attractive and in fact add to the character of our community. The draft Sign Regulation Bylaw will essentially eliminate this as a means of advertising as it restricts the placement of these signs to within 10 feet of the door to the businesses.
This bylaw will be extremely harmful for our Sooke businesses. An exception to this at sec 6.15.1 states “a sandwich board sign for a medical clinic may be located on Highway 14,” this gives preferential treatment to one business over another and this should not be permited to occur. Before you vote on this document I would appreciate it if you would consider the following: • Most tourists that I have spoken with appreciate the natural beauty of our community but comment on the unattractive appearance of our town centre. I believe we should first concentrate on improving the overall appearance of our town centre and then a document such as this can be used to fine tune the desired effect we want. However, in the meantime, this document could have a severe detrimental affect on our small business community. • The portable and sandwich board signs of The Stick shown on pages nine and 10 of the document will have to be removed. • The signs advertising Sunriver Estates and Mariner’s Village will have to be removed. Most of the signs in front of the Prestige Hotel will have to be removed. I’m sure they will appreciate this after investing millions in our community.
• Someone will have to tell the Sooke Fine Arts Society that they cannot put a sandwich board on Sooke Road to let our visitors know where to find the fine art show. • The Sooke Philharmonic Society will not be able to use their banners and signs to assist those that are participating in their annual Secret Garden Tour fundraiser. • The fishing charter and whale watching signs will have to be removed along with the signs used by Mom’s Café, Mountain Cycle, Sea of Bloom flower shop, aAternative Kitchen, Serious Coffee, Sushi on the Sea, Lazy Gecko, Markus’ Restaurant, bottle depot, Jock’s Dock, kayak rentals, Eagle Eye fishing, St. Vincent de pPul, and many others. In summary, I believe this document is ahead of its time for Sooke, in fact it refers to the business section of Goodmere Road and Waterview Street which at the present time are non-existent. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Mitchell Sooke
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Turn the water on The South Island Recreation Association (SIRA) is seeking community support to reestablish the water play area at Broom Hill Park, 2280 Pyrite Drive. According to district records it has not been operational since 2006. An inspection of the system at that time showed that the metal pipes and fittings were heavily corroded. In 2007 a decision was made that a full replacement of the system would be preferred since it was nearly the same cost to repair as it was for a full replacement. A budget did not exist at that time to proceed with either repair or replacement, and to date staff have not been directed to re-instate the amenity. With sufficient community interest, SIRA will sponsor a proposal to be taken before council in support of a request that the water play area be allocated a budget and made operational. Interested parents, grandparents, or sponsors, please respond by email to: admin@sirec. info Terrance Martin Director South Island Recreation Association Sooke
Compost question Regarding your article titled “It’s time to be Bear aware� One line states “do not put uncooked foods in your compost� ... excuse me, but one only puts uncooked foods into one’s compost, raw veggies and peelings, etc. No cooked foods should ever go into the compost. Did I misunderstand the statement? Pierre Chenier Westbank
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LETTERS Generosity never out of style
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Kathleen Forde of the Sooke Seniors’ Activity Society accepts a $1,500 cheque from Sooke businessman Larry Champagne. Champagne said he gave the donation because he didn’t think the seniors should be out of pocket because of a recent theft of funds.
Higher standard for politicians I would expect someone who recently announced their intention to run for municipal council to be an advocate of following laws, not breaking them. I was recently troubled by comments on Terrance Martin’s SIMRAC Facebook page. Here is a quote: “Every illegal ride that happens in a CRD park is a direct consequence of their policy.� This quote is troubling to me. In my opinion this is no different than saying it is the government’s fault that people speed because the speed limits are too low, or that it is okay for underaged
people to drink alcohol because you think the legal drinking age of 19 is too high. A person running for political office should be held to a higher standard, condemning flagrant law breakers, not blaming the government because he doesn’t agree with the policy that is in place. Mike Robinson Langford
Quiet please Canada Day — one tries to get up late, but not in Sooke, especially not in the Maple Park area as the construction continues on. Why do we have bylaws? We are being treated as if we have no right, this may go on for years as we need to call every time a bylaw is broken the enforcement offi-
cers? Respect the residents and their rights, not only the people who bring big money into the community. A disgruntled Canadian, Elfriede Schmoll Sooke
“Joke Bay�, Victoria, the doggie poo capital of Canada, regarding your insulting letter in the Times Colonist, Sunday, July 17, belittling the legal residents along the (Pacific Marine) circle route, diminishing their right to a livelihood and their property rights – to you, Mr. Anderson, I say, for all those who wish to be communists, go move to North Korea. This country, Canada, has private property and personal rights. This country supports itself financially by development. If the Saanich arm of the CRD (Capital Regional District), along with Oak Bay, want to make an urban, couch potato point and crush a property owner’s dream, then I say, rip that intrusive Juan de Fuca Marine Trail out of our wilderness because, it too, is a development. Go cut your own lawn grass Saanich, go build yourself a mall, but go, go away from us. Go walk your dog somewhere else because we want paying customers out here now — enough with the free ride for you Saanich, you and your trouble-causing riff raff. N.E. McNab Shirley
Opinion appreciated Thank you for printing the letter by Elizabeth Nickson. It is most timely. Bev Walker Shirley
No meddlers wanted The unbridled nerve of Victoria residents, the gall, the meddling unbelievable. To David Anderson, who lives way out in
it would do communities well to look critically at whose interests this story line serves. The recent controversy over urban sprawl in the Juan de Fuca (JDF) region is a perfect example. Part of the allure in rural living is the independence of existing outside urban regulations and restrictions. Real estate speculators are playing this card to suggest that public
interest in protecting the Juan de Fuca region is an attack on this independence. They suggest that it should be their choice to build new subdivisions and that interference from other communities or from the Capital Regional District is inappropriate. Many aspects of rural freedom deserve to be protected, but the freedom to flip land with impunity is not one of
them. Suggesting it is does not protect the rural lifestyle, it aims to destroy it. There are fortunes to be made rezoning property in the Juan de Fuca region for vacation home projects. Each time this happens a precedent is set making it difficult and sometimes illegal to deny similar applications. One subdivision outside Jordan River, could lead to another near
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Opinion: Commenting on Nickson The arguments in Elizabeth Nickson’s June 29 editorial never go out of style. For over a century community organizers have been labelled as outside agitators by people attempting to benefit from the perception of an urban/rural conflict. Conspiracy theories abound about the funding sources and sinister motivations of environmental groups who work in rural areas, but
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Shirley and another just outside Sooke. All of these will eventually require servicing from the region that will outrun the tax revenues they generate. Moreover, each one brings a little bit more traffic congestion, more noise, garbage, light pollution and a bit less privacy. Each bump in population also creates a corresponding bump in
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
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Make it, bake it, grow it Nancy Bennett, of Three Sisters Farm is at the Sooke Country Market each Saturday. The popular market offers fresh produce and a variety of crafts for those who take in the event. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday throughout the summer and fall. New vendors are encouraged. For more information, go to: sookecountrymarket@ yahoo.ca.
Capital Regional District Notice of
Otter Point Citizens’ Committee Official Community Plan Review Regular Meeting Otter Point Fire Hall 3727 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. Public Event Comment Review/Finalize Recommendations Public Welcome to Attend For meeting confirmation or for further information, please contact the JdFEA Planning Services Office at 250.642.1500.
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, British Columbia V9Z 1J2 Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca July 27 & August 3, 2011 File No. PLN00873 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday August 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaws: Bylaw No. 501, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-90) The intent and purpose of Bylaw No 501, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-90) is to amend the zoning on the property at 6553 Helgesen Road, PID 000-137-651, from Rural Residential Zone 1 (RR1A) to Small Lot Residential Zone (RS-3). Bylaw No. 502, 6553 Helgesen Road Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2011 The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 502 is to authorize a Phased Development at 6553 Helgesen Road under Bylaw No. 501. The property owner/developer, Kenneth Rudd, Brenda Rudd and Frederick Rudd, have agreed to enter into the agreement for a period of ten years. The Phased Development Agreement provides for the assignment of the agreement to a subsequent owner of the land that is identified in the agreement, and the conditions under which the assignment may occur. The nature of the development that is the subject of phased development agreement is that: 1. The amenities to be provided are: a. The amenities to be provided are one or more of the following: parks and trail development, waterfront walkway, affordable housing, open space (in addition to statutory park dedications), day care facilities (not for profit), public art, park equipment, ALR acquisitions, community gardens, parking structures, performing arts facility, green infrastructure, beautification projects, and preservation of heritage structures, having in the aggregate a market value not exceeding $5,000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 24.24 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, in the locations and in accordance with standards approved in writing by the District’s Municipal Planner and Municipal Engineer. b. Despite section 1 of this Schedule, in lieu of provision of these amenities the Developer may at subdivision stage pay the District $5000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 24.24 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, and the District must use the amount paid only for provision of the amenities to be collected at time of subdivision. 2. The amenity contribution shall be based on the maximum residential density of the lots created at the time of subdivision. 3. The Developer shall at its sole cost design, install, plant and construct the following works, services and other things prior to subdivision approval: a. Complete a detailed erosion and sediment control plan prior to commencement of any construction. b. Submit a traffic impact assessment (TIA). The TIA will need to determine the access (es) to the proposed development, the impacts on surrounding highways, and the improvements required to handle the proposed additional traffic. All costs related to the design and construction of the required improvements will be borne by the developer. c. The Applicant is required to paint a centerline on Helgesen Road from Church Road to the eastern limit of the proposed development. d. All driveways within public property are to be hard surfaced to the property line. e. Sanitary sewerage is to be provided at Service Level 2. Sanitary sewer design to provide for the opportunity for inclusion into the Sewer Specified Area of neighbouring properties where possible. Prior to finalizing the rezoning process the applicant, at their cost, is to coordinate with the District of f. Sooke for the completion of a sewer feasibility study to review the capacity of downstream sewers. The costs related to upgrading/installing the downstream system, if required, will be borne by the developer. g. Construction of a trail/green space connection from Felderhof Road to Helgesen Road with accommodation for pedestrian/trail linkage to the north east corner of the site, as per the Parks and Trails Master Plan, 2009. Bylaw No. 503, Sooke Core Sewer Specified Area Amendment Bylaw (147-11) (For Public Information Only) The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 503 is to enlarge the community SUBJECT PROPERTY MAP File: PLN00873 sewer system service area to include the parcel located at 6553 Helgesen Road. All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed bylaws 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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Copies of the proposed bylaws, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offices 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 July 27, 2011 to and including August 8, 2011.
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and the Jordan River Community Association, members of the Shirley Fire Department and countless individuals from the Electoral Area who continue raising their voices against urban sprawl. Characterizing this opposition as wholly existing outside the region, and employing simplistic urban versus rural narratives is a transparent attempt to discredit legitimate concerns of local residents. It uses the pride that communities in the JdF have in their independence against itself. Gordon O’Connor Vancouver Island Campaigner Dogwood Initiative
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urban style regulations and bureaucracy that many people came to the JDF to avoid in the first place. People in the Juan de Fuca region make their living off the area’s forests. A coastline of seasonally-occupied vacation homes eliminates potential for tourism revenue that families in places like Tofino and Ucluelet thrive on and it would destroy opportunities for sustainable forestry operations. Although realtors claim that their projects create other employment, these tend to be seasonal, low-wage service industry jobs and in the long run this
pattern drives people into cities to find work, destroying the vitality of rural areas. The Dogwood Initiative and Wilderness Committee have given considerable time to this issue and our involvement has been plugged into the same tired narrative of urban activists trying to steal autonomy from rural communities. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Neither of our organizations would set foot in a community where we weren’t wanted. Our work in the JDF has been inspired and enabled by opposition from local groups such as the Shirley Education and Action Society,
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If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department at 642-1628.
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COMMUNITY • 11
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The Communities in Bloom regional judging panel share a table and breakfast with Sooke community members, hosted by Edith and Victor Newman at the Blue Raven Gallery last Saturday. The panel headed home after spending the week evaluating the communities of Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach and Sooke. This was the fifth consecutive year the district has taken part in the beautification initiative, with Culver calling it “the best program in the country in recent years to promote national unity.” From left (clockwise): judges Shirley Culver from Kamloops and Rea Smith from Armstrong, Coun. David Bennett, Parks and Environmental Services Coordinator Laura Byrne and MoonFist.
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DISTRICT OF SOOKE NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS BYLAW NO. 441, TALC PLACE PARK DISPOSITION BYLAW, 2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY CHARTER, FOR AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR BYLAW NO. 441, TALC PLACE PARK DISPOSITION BYLAW, 2011 -- The effect of District of Sooke Council adopting Bylaw No. 441 would be to authorize the District of Sooke to dispose and sell Talc Place Park and to place the sale proceeds in the Park Reserve Fund. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sooke may adopt Bylaw No. 441, Talc Place Park Disposition Bylaw, 2011 and proceed with the Talc Place Park disposition and sale and to place the sale proceeds in the Park Reserve Fund as noted above if, after the deadline, elector response forms are certi¿ed by the Corporate Of¿cer as having been signed by less than 10% of the eligible electors in the District of Sooke. If after the deadline elector response forms are certi¿ed by the Corporate Of¿cer as having been signed by at least 10% of the eligible electors in the District of Sooke, the Council may not adopt Bylaw No. 441 and may not proceed with the agreement unless it receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding. The Council may not proceed with Bylaw No. 441 if at least 975 eligible electors (which has been determined to be 10% of eligible electors) sign elector response forms and submit them to the Corporate Of¿cer by the deadline.
Elector Response Forms The response of the electors must be in the form established by the District of Sooke. Forms are available for pick up at the municipal of¿ce located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. For an elector response to be accepted it must meet the following conditions: • only eligible electors of the District of Sooke are entitled to sign an elector response form; • the full name of the elector must be stated; • the residential address of the elector must be stated; • the elector must sign the elector response form; • if applicable, the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector must be stated; and, • the elector response form must be submitted to the Corporate Of¿cer before the deadline. Forms may be submitted in person or by mail to be received by the Corporate OfÀcer at the municipal ofÀce located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1J2 NO LATER THAN: 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011 Elector response forms must be in the possession of the Corporate OfÀcer by this time as postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of submission. Accurate reproductions (photocopies) of the form are acceptable so long as the original, signed version is submitted. Eligible Elector An eligible elector for the purpose of this Alternate Approval Process is a resident who meets the following criteria: • is age eighteen or older; • is a Canadian citizen; • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months; • has been a resident of the District of Sooke for at least thirty days; and, • is not disquali¿ed from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act.
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A non-resident property elector who meets the following criteria is also an eligible elector: • is not entitled to register as a resident elector for the District of Sooke; • is age eighteen or older; • is a Canadian citizen; • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months; • has been a registered owner of the real property within the District of Sooke for at least thirty days; and, • is not disquali¿ed from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act. Note: Corporations are not entitled to submit an elector response form nor is land held in a corporate name eligible as a non-resident elector to submit an elector response form. In the case of multiple owners of a parcel, only one person may submit an elector response form as a non-resident property elector.
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ort Renfrew, long a logging town, has realized they can capitalize on the protection of their natural assets to keep the community alive. The Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Ancient Forest Alliance, the advocacy group that leads tours of the majestic ‘Avatar Grove’, to funnel more tourists into the area and feed the local economy. “What we used to rely on to sustain Port Renfrew was logging, but the tables have turned,” said Rosie Betsworth, chamber president. She said while the partnership with an environmental group initially raised eyebrows among area residents, the forest alliance isn’t a “radical” group, instead one that aims to educate people gently about the importance of protecting oldgrowth forests. “Their application is soft and it works.” Betsworth said the flow of visitors coming to see the grove is translating into real growth for the village, and she can understand why. “The town is small, unique, green and clean,” she said. Everywhere you turn there’s something else to see.” The community now has its first strip mall- a row of businesses with a restaurant, a market and the info centre, as well as a growing list of accommodations, eateries and eco-tourism opportunities. She admits that the quality of the West
something to do on the August long weekend please come on out and what’s new in town and while here please take in one very BIG GARAGE SALE held on July 30th & 31st @ the Port Renfrew Marina under the big covered kiosk. The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day with all proceeds going to the San Juan Burial Park & St. Mary’s Church fund to help with repairs & upkeep.
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from our fund raiser last April at the Sooke Harbor House. The Wild Coast Cottages have 33 out of 40 cottages sold with another four units on hold. The developer can barely keep up with the demand. Open houses are bringing in between 10 and 45 potential buyers per showing and with phase two set to start up soon, it seems affordable, turn key properties are exactly what people are looking for and Port Renfrew has just that. There are also two beautiful new homes being built by local residents and The Coastal Kitchen Cafe has recently added a beautiful new sign to the entrance of their restaurant. Life in Port Renfrew is as good as it gets right now. If you’re looking for
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Public Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday August 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaws: Bylaw No. 498, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-89) The intent and purpose of Bylaw No 498, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-89) is to amend the zoning on the property at 2139 Church Road, PID 006-196-748, from Village Residential Zone (R-1) to Town Centre Residential Zone (RS-1). Bylaw No. 499, 2139 Church Road Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2011 The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 499 is to authorize a Phased Development at 2139 Church Road under Bylaw No. 498. The property owner/developer, Michael Hallas and Lisa Ebbs-Canavan, has agreed to enter into the agreement for a period of ten years. The Phased Development Agreement provides for the assignment of the agreement to a subsequent owner of the land that is identified in the agreement, and the conditions under which the assignment may occur. The nature of the development that is the subject of phased development agreement is that: 1. The amenities to be provided are one or more of the following: parks and trail development, waterfront walkway, affordable housing, open space (in addition to statutory park dedications), day care facilities (not for profit), public art, park equipment, ALR acquisitions, community gardens, parking structures, performing arts facility, green infrastructure, beautification projects, and preservation of heritage structures, having in the aggregate a market value not exceeding $5000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 2.96 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, in the locations and in accordance with standards approved in writing by the District’s Municipal Planner and Municipal Engineer. 2.
Despite section 1 of this Schedule, in lieu of provision of these amenities the Developer may at subdivision stage of development pay the District $5000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 2.96 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, and the District must use the amount paid only for provision of the amenities.
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The amenity contribution shall be based on the maximum residential density of the lots created at the time of subdivision.
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The Developer shall at its sole cost design, install, plant and construct the following works, services and other things: (a) Service the new development in accordance with the District of Sooke Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw 65; (b) Road dedication along the frontage of the property is required by lining up the front property line with the existing frontage on 2147 and 2131 Church Road; (c) A 4.0m right of way and construction of a 3.0m wide linear trail from Church Road to Grant Road East. Trail construction to be as per the walking trail (Urban) requirements detailed in the 2009 Parks and Trails Master Plan; (d) All driveways within public property are to be hard surfaced to the property line; (e) Complete a detailed erosion and sediment control plan prior to commencing any construction. File: PLN00828
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Copies of the proposed bylaws, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offices 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 July 27, 2011 to and including August 8, 2011.
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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
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Back for another round on July 30 are Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart. playing in the school of honky tonks and beer joints in and around Nashville in his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s band. Mark was off the road when he met Stacey and that very night he would play the first note of her music never leaving her side. Mark
still somehow found the time to work on his own music recording his solo record and touring. Mark, as well, spent some time in the Dukes in the 1990s. Like Earle, he recalls it as a time of glamour: appearing on the Tonight Show with
Jay Leno, and MTV. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had someone tuning my guitar, strapping on my guitar,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now we carry our stuff three flights up in the Red Roof Inn.â&#x20AC;? Over the years Stacey and Mark have learned so much from each other. Their songs are the diaries of their life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; good times and bad, thereby completing the love they have. Together they share the full load of getting by day-by-day. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone on to release their duo albums, Never Gonna Let You Go in 2003 and S&M Communion Bread in 2005, and their Gearle Records 2008 release Love from Stacey and Mark which is available at thehir live shows only. While, no doubt, each still remains an individual solo artist with solo releases, such as the 2008 release of Mark Stuartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Left of
Nashville and Stacey Earleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Ride also in 2008), it is through the respect of each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and years of playing together that they have created their unique sound. And that sound allows each individual to shine through. Stacey and Mark are no doubt together â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til death do they part. Please be sure to join us for what will be a memorable evening with these two very engaging singer/songwriters. The gig is on Saturday, July 30 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, at 1962 Murray Road. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with show at 8. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or in advance at Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drug Mart.
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Photo contest is still on Sooke Region Cultural Planning Project photo contest Recently, a taskforce with representatives from over 30 local arts, cultural and heritage organizations was formed to create a Cultural Plan for the Sooke Region. The document will be used by local organizations and various levels of government to move forward together in creating a dynamic Arts and Cultural Sector in the Sooke Region. For the document to have visual and artistic appeal, the taskforce would like to include photographs of local community activities focused on the arts, culture and heritage. A contest was announced to find a collection of photos that capture the vibrancy of Sooke’s year-round cultural scene!Contest Details: •Photos should be of recent arts, cultural or heritage activities
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The District of Sooke has once again proudly toured the Communities in Bloom judges through our community, highlighting various new and innovative improvements to our town. Communities in Bloom is about people, plants and pride in the community and Sooke wowed the judges with the strong steps forward Sooke has made in these areas since the judging last year. Communities in Bloom is not just about flower baskets -- the judges wanted to know about our new planning documents (Official Community Plan, Sooke Zoning Bylaw) and what Sooke was doing to support and promote environmental protection, volunteerism, and a sustainable community. A profile book was provided to them presenting considerable information on our community efforts for Communities in Bloom. Sooke will be evaluated by the two trained judges on the eight program criteria of: Tidi-
ness, Environmental Awareness, Community Involvement, Natural & Cultural Heritage Conservation, Tree/ Urban Forest Management, Landscaped Areas, Floral Displays, and Turf & Groundcover. The awards will be presented at the BC Communities in Bloom Awards and Conference to be held September 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25, at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and Conference Centre. While in Sooke, the judges participated in the presentation of the Communities in Bloom Neighbourhood and Business Beautification Awards to local business and residents. Congratulations to the following who received the 2011 Com-
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Life Support: Community report on BC Ambulance Service Station 107, Sooke
pain that may feel like burning, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pressure, chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest. In women, pain may be more vague Shortness of breath difficulty breathing Nausea – indigestion, vomiting Sweating - cool, clammy skin Fear – anxiety, denial
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Stroke and heart attack awareness and knowledge of the symptoms of both are key to the survival of a patient. has now passed BCAS would like to report that 27 per cent of the 181 calls that BCAS attended to in Sooke were for symptoms related to heart and stroke incidents. Time is of the essence for heart and stroke medical emergencies. During a heart attack or stroke oxygen carrying blood is not reaching part of the heart muscle or brain. Without a steady supply of oxygen, heart muscle and
brain cells can be damaged. This is why it is critically important to recognize and respond immediately to the warning signs. BC Ambulance in conjunction with the Vancouver Island Health Authority has medical protocols and specific patient destination hospitals for Heart and Stroke Emergencies. Heart patients are destined to go to the Royal Jubilee Hospital where the catheter lab is. For
stroke patients the preferred patient destination is the Victoria General Hospital for its neurology specialties. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, list the key signs of these medical emergencies as: Heart Attack Warning Signs Pain, sudden discomfort or pain that does not go away with rest, pain that may be in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, arms or back
Stroke Signs Weakness - sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary. Trouble speaking - sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary. Vision problems - sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary. Headache sudden severe and unusual headache. Dizziness - sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs. Don’t delay if you are exhibiting any signs of
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MONDAY, AUGUST 8 5:30-7pm Join Sooke Water Watch and your neighbours at a free BBQ before the 7pm Sooke District Council meeting. Sooke residents soundly rejected a 21-year sewage deal with Edmonton-based EPCOR. The clear message for Council is to now look at more local, cost-effective, transparent alternatives such as in-house wastewater services. Come to the meeting for a say in this vital community issue.
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The Distict of Sooke Council tried and failed to give EPCOR a new 21-year “sweetheart deal” to run Sooke's wastewater system for private profit. Now they are trying again and Sooke Water Watch has several concerns:
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Since June, EPCOR rates jumped from $57,000 per month to more than $75,000 per month! Sooke District Council accepted this $18,000/month increase. Estimated operating costs for a new contract with EPCOR are already 87% higher than originally projected. The new contract was untendered and Council has not even considered the benefits and cost savings of running the system publicly. Long-term private operating contracts take resource control out of public hands and our tax dollars flow out of the community in the form of private corporate profits.
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PROFESSIONALS Q. Do you do follow-ups on your work with your customers? A. Collecting feedback from our customers is only the first step to improving the customer experience and relationship. Our act of gathering feedback from clients in itself raises the expectation that ‘action will be taken’. Many of the successful companies in Canada are realising that there is a need to close the loop by getting back to their customers to ensure that, any and all issues, have been or will be, resolved. If you have a plumbing, gas, propane or heating issue that needs attention, 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’ Call us at 250-642-4499 or Kel’s cell at 250-883-4349. We live here! Lost? Look for the Northern Star for direction. We specialize in ‘Peace of Mind’
Q. Who do the REALTORS ® represent? A. Agency Disclosure in BC requires the REALTOR® disclose (in writing) to Clients who he represents. A real estate agent is most often either a seller’s or a buyer’s agent. All that is necessary is that the agency chosen be disclosed to all parties prior to the property transaction being entered into. It must be clear “who is working for whom”. If either of the parties should disagree with who the agent is representing they may wish to retain the services of another REALTOR ®. REALTORS® may also represent both a seller and a buyer, in a real estate transaction under Limited Dual Agency. If you have any questions about this subject please call me at 250-642-6056 or email michaeldick@isellsooke.come
AIR CONDITIONING: BE COOL THIS SUMMER PART 2 Air conditioning is standard equipment of most cars sold today and another recent development in is the use of cabin air filters. Initially only fitted to high-end luxury cars, but these days even some economy-class cars come with a cabin air filter, Monk also recommends an AC service twice a year - before the hot summer months and again in the fall. An AC service at Anglo Canadian costs about $120 to $180 depending on the model and includes the following: • • • • • • •
a visual system check and listen for any unusual noises a pressure check with gauges a leak check (using a dye) a mode control check a drive belt tension and tensioner check a cabin filter check a certified service information label
We do tend to see more evaporator core and compressor failures than we used to,” said Monk. “Any moisture in the system will react with the refrigerant, cause acids and accelerant failure.” And it’s another reason for regular servicing.
Q. When is the best time to make investment contributions? A. Start contributing monthly throughout the year – If you’re like the typical Canadian, you probably wait until the “RRSP season” to make your RRSP or TFSA contribution. Instead, consider setting up a pre-authorized chequing plan. By investing smaller amounts systematically all year long - 1) It allows you to take advantage of the compounding effect of your savings over time, 2) It forces you to put saving ahead of spending, 3) When you invest a set amount of money each month, you can take advantage of a technique called “dollar cost averaging.” With dollar cost averaging, you enter the market gradually, buying more shares when the price is low (like purchasing shares “on sale”) and fewer when the price is high. This is often more affordable than trying to come up with a lump sum during “RRSP season” time.
Q. Where can I find out about the literacy programs and services that exist here in the Sooke Region? A. There are a few places where you can find information about local literacy services. First, if you have access to a computer, the best place to go is our website, at www.sookewestshoreliteracy. ca – the “Programs” section has all sorts of information about literacy resources. Our website also has a section for “News and Events” where you can find all the latest happenings in literacy, both here in Sooke and around the province. No computer? No problem! The Sooke Region Literacy Project has just produced a helpful pamphlet detailing all the literacy programs and services available in our community. Look for it on the pamphlet racks and bulletin boards around town.
Q: What are the new mortgage rules? A: On January 17th, 2011, the Department of Finance announced changes to mortgage insurance rules intended to protect the stability of Canada’s housing market. Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, announced three new rules: 1. Maximum Amortization for high-ratio loans has been reduced to 30 years from 35 years. This change took effect on March 18, 2011. 2. Maximum Loan to Value (LTV) for refinances has been reduced to 85% from 90%. This change also took effect on March 18, 2011. 3. Elimination of government backing of insurance for Home Equity Lines of Credit. This change took effect of April 18, 2011. Call us to find out how these changes will impact your ability to purchase or refinance your home.
Jodie McDonald 250-580-2252 Literacy Outreach Coordinator Sooke Region, Vancouver Island info@sookeliteracy.ca
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CONGRATULATIONS Mr & Mrs Hill on your 1st year Wedding Anniversary. If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, There will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home,There will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation,There will be peace in the world. So let it be. LOVE & BLESSINGS FROM YOUR WHOLE FAMILY X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0
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CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901
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SEMPLE, James (Jim) May 10, 1928 - July 9, 2011
With hearts ďŹ lled with happy memories, we announce the sudden loss of Jim Semple; loving husband of Betty Semple; the adored father of John (Colette), Donald, Heather (Jim), Rona (Bill) and Moira. Awesome Grampa of Denise, Jeane, Daniel, Justin, Jesse, Aynsley, James, Vanessa, Wesley, Kelsey, Leif Erik, Alison, Michelle, Andrew and ďŹ ve great grandchildren. A celebration of Jim's life was held at the Sooke Museum on Thursday, July 14. Jim is remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, loving nature and his passion for both history and gardening. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to the Sooke Museum or the Sooke Loan Cupboard would be appreciated.
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SOOKE FOLK Music Society extends an invitation to their AGM, Tues. Aug. 2, 6pm, LAZY GECKO
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CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661. DOWNTOWN VICTORIAparking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247. 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 SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215. SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, Box 109, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E5. Alma Anslow 250-642-2184. TIRED OF the same old Hollywood Schlock? Rent feature length Awareness Film Night documentaries from Video-ToGo, 6660 Sooke Rd. Open 1010.
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BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-3880123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-TrafďŹ c Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell! GRAVEL TRUCKING Company for sale. Trucks, loaders, hoe, crusher, seven pits, two yards, 3-bay shop, ofďŹ ce. Serious inquiries. Call Larry 780333-4726, Swan Hills, Alberta.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS ADMIN ASSISTANT Trainees needed! Large & small ďŹ rms seeking certiďŹ ed A & P staff now. No Experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888512-7116. AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. TWO, TWO, Two years in one. New Heavy Equipment CertiďŹ cate program at GPRC, Fairview campus. Receive 1st and 2nd year HET Apprenticeship technical training. Intense hands-on shop experience, Fairview, AB. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
HELP WANTED ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited provides management expertise and business support to 31 member-owned Coops in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. We are currently recruiting for the following positions: General Managers Assistant Managers - Relief Managers - Hotel Cooks. Please forward your resume to: HumanResources@ArcticCo-op.com, or fax to: 1-204632-8575. Please visit www.arcticco-op.com and www.innsnorth.com for more information. CASCADE Energy Services has immediate openings available for the following positions at their Grande Prairie AB, Fort St John, Hudson Hope, Dawson Creek, Tumble Ridge Divisions: Tank Truck Drivers, Hydro Vac Operators, Hot Oiler Operators, Pressure Truck Operators, Swampers. The successful candidates will be organized individuals with excellent personal skills and experience in a related ďŹ eld will be a deďŹ nite asset. Knowledge of the industry, as well as the service area will also be taken into consideration. Current H2S and Level 1 First Aid, tickets will be required, as well as a current acceptable driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts package will be offered. Please send resume complete with references and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to Cascade Services at 3, 9302-144 Avenue, Grande Prairie Alberta T8V 8E4, or by fax to (780)8320459, or by email to: hrgp@cascade-energy.ca We apologize but only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. INDUSTRIAL PAINTER: Required Immediately! Do All Metal Fabricating-Estevan SK. Seeking an applicant to paint in an industrial setting. QualiďŹ cations & Duties:-Must have knowledge of how to run/maintain an airless painter,enamel and epoxy products, working knowledge with Endura paint (sprayed preferably)We offer Competitive Wages, BeneďŹ ts & RRSP programs. Apply by email kswidnicki@doallmetal.com or fax 1-306-634-8389.
CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers for work in and out of town. Subsistence and accommodations provided. Phone 780660-8130. Fax 780-444-4258; John@RaidersConcrete.com. EXPERIENCED log truck drivers on Queen Charlotte Islands. 5 days per week. Will help with accommodation. Fax resume to 250-5574306 or email obracct@qcislands.net
FRAMERS NEEDED Immed. Ph. 250-217-7418 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC required immediately, Grande Prairie, (NW) Alberta. Heavy Duty position, Caterpillar experience, competitive wages, beneďŹ t plan. More info: www.ritchiebr.com. Fax 780351-3764. Email: info@ritchiebr.com.
The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract Highway Truckers; Owners/Operators. Total volume to move is 65,000 cubic metres for Northern Vancouver Island (Schoen Lake Area), accommodations available. For more details, please call Jennifer at 250591-0067 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofďŹ ce@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 beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: JoeFornari@t-mar.com
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MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL office assistant (MOA) required for a new specialist physician in Vernon, BC. Full time; remuneration equivalent to experience. drinkpen@gmail.com. 902-2200808
Medical Office Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff!! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459
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SOOKE, 3BR, large renovated suite, ground level, large storage room, W/D, parking. NO Smokers, cats accepted, water included, references. $1000. 250-642-4572
1998 MERCURY Mystic, 4 door sedan, auto, AC, PS, Sirius radio, radar detector. $3000. 250-642-3683
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MOVING & STORAGE 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
MASSAGE (REG. THERAPISTS) NEED A MASSAGE FROM LYNN GOODACRE? I am available until the end of August, and then I am changing careers! I work Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 250-642-2882 or www.lynngoodacre.com
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EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
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SPORTS TSN coverage of triathlon comes with hefty price tag Benjamin Yong Sooke News Mirror
The Subaru International Triathlon on Aug. 7 might make Sooke famous, but it’s not going to be free. The event is set to be televised on TSN, and Sooke’s cost of bringing a TV production crew to town is $35,000, said Laura Byrne, Parks and Environmental Services Coordinator. “We’re supporting economic development,” said Byrne. “I just really think it’s a wonderful opportunity to sell Sooke to Canada.” The district has earmarked $25,000 that goes directly to production of the triathlon itself, with another $10,000 towards production and editorial of commercials played throughout the onehour TV coverage that is supposed to reach an audience of 1.2 million people. The contribution by Sooke is only a portion of the total price
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-- the rest is covered by LifeSport Coaching and Events, the company that is organizing the event. Byrne said the publicity for the town will be unmatched. “Every shot will be of the District of Sooke. Shots of the spit, shots of all the roadways, editorial comment of all the things to do in Sooke,” she said. “What I’d like to stress is that every business owner will benefit from the exposure that this initiative will bring.” Television coverage is just one more piece of the puzzle towards the district’s goal of drawing more exposure to the region and allowing a full-blown ironman competition to be hosted here, which gives “a second level of branding,” said Byrne. The date for the triathlon to be aired on the speciality sports channel has not yet been confirmed, but is usually three to four weeks after filming, she added.
Benjamin Yong Sooke News Mirror
To kick off the Subaru Sooke International Triathlon next Sunday, LifeSport Coaching is hosting its first annual Sport & Lifestyle Exposition at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort on Aug. 5 and 6. LifeSport is organizing the triathlon, and the expo is designed to
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A competitor celebrates after crossing the finish line at the 2007 Subaru Sooke International Triathlon. promote the event with sponsor and vendor booths, activities for the kids, and a chance to meet Olympic gold medalist Ashley McIvor, said expo manager Karen Dallimore. “We wanted to open it up to the public,” said Dallimore, who added the expo was previously only for athletes during registration the day before the race.
This is also the first year that the competition will be nationally televised on TSN, and its drawing a lot more interest as a result. TherewillbeLifeSport coaches on hand running clinics and talking about nutrition; the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence is setting up a kids relay and obstacle course; and retail booths from vari-
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This week, we would like to introduce you to Chelsea Lajeunesse, another one of our Super Summer Camp Leaders. Chelsea has worked at SEAPARC for 6 years now, in a variety of positions such as Birthday Party Leader, Concessions Worker, Skate Instructor and now Summer Camp Leader. She is thrilled to be working with the children this summer because it gives her a chance to meet them, care for them, challenge them and watch them grow. Chelsea graduated from EMCS in 2009 and has been studying in the University Transfer Program at Camosun College for 2 years. This September she will start her studies in the Faculty of Education at UVic. Chelsea is going to be an Elementary School Teacher when she finishes her education and says that working with the kids in summer camps is a great way to experience first-hand what it is like to lead a group of children and make a positive impact on their lives. She’s played fastball and hockey most of her life and occupies more of her time doing hot yoga and working at her other job at Markus’ Restaurant. She’s been to Jamaica and says that she would like to do more travelling in the future. Chelsea was born and raised here in Sooke, she hopes that she will work here as a teacher, because she loves our community and wants to continue to make it her home. We are very happy to have such a wonderful person on our staff and know that the children that attend her camps will take home life long summer camp memories. Thank you for being our Star of the Week, Chelsea – you deserve the recognition!
ous community businesses selling things like sporting apparel and accessories. People can also expect to see triathlete pros milling about, said Dallimore, and McIvor will there on Friday to sign autographs. The expo is free and will be open on Friday from 2 until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
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OK, now it’s personal Copsforcancer
Black Press photographer Chris Bush wants to drop-kick cancer into history books Toby Gorman Black Press
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hris Bush has a bone to pick with cancer. In the last few years, cancer has taken his mother, aunt and three friends, the latter of whom were all close to Bush’s age of 53. His aunt, who died in June, is described by Bush, a Black Press photographer based in Nanaimo, as a “vibrant woman with no reason to shut down at all.” Not one to normally Special participate in the feature seemingly weekly five-kilometre Black Press local runs for newspapers on cancer, Bush Vancouver Island decided over will publish this many months special feature to participate in page spotlighting something a little police officers bigger – the 2011 taking part Canadian Cancer in this year’s Society Cops for Canadian Cancer Cancer Tour de Society Rock. Cops for Cancer The bicycle Tour de Rock. journey will take Bush and 21 Island teammates from Port Hardy to Victoria from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a retreat for children with cancer, and pediatric cancer research. Some of Bush’s reasons for participating are selfish, some are to help others, while others still are to do his part to dropkick cancer into the history books. He wants to do it while he still can. “I’m grateful at my age to be able to do this. A lot of people can’t,” said Bush, the oldest member of the team. “I’ve always wanted to cycle the Island and this is a great opportunity. At the same time,
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Chris Bush, with teammate Sandra Holman, hopes to raise $25,000 in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. I’m helping kids and getting a better understanding of what it’s all about. It’s hard to overstate how neat this experience has been so far.” The training rides are gruelling – one in mid-July included a ride up the 18-kilometre Strathcona Parkway to Mt. Washington – but necessary to prepare the riders for the 1,000-kilometre tour that visits nearly every village, town and city along the way. Hard work, long drives to get to training sites and late dinners aside, Bush said the experience is worth it. To balance home, work and Tour de Rock responsibilities, he’s had to lean on his network
of supporters, mostly his wife Laurie. He has also forged many friendships on the team, a group of people he describes as committed and interesting. “You really get to like your teammates a lot,” he said. Team members are made up of police, auxiliary police and media, all of whom need to raise a minimum of $5,000. Along with training rides, team members are asked to participate in community events leading up to the tour, the most notable for Bush being a visit with children at Camp Goodtimes last week. “It’s going to be interesting,” he said, before leaving for the
camp. “I know it’s going to be emotional. Any time you’re confronted with kids in a difficult situation it’s tough. I won’t know how I’ll react until I get there.” Until the tour officially begins, Bush said he’s going to continue to keep pace with the increasing demands that come with being a tour rider. He’ll continue to put the kilometres in, do his best to fundraise to meet his goal of $25,000 and continue to have fun. “You only get one shot at this and that’s it,” he said. “But I’m feeling healthy – healthy as I’ve ever been. My clothes are loose, my lungs are healthy, I’m tired but it’s a good tired.”
ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca. FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to:
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one,” she said. Aside from race day, helping hands are also needed for setup, including registration, check in, setting up sensors and cordoning off certain areas. “They’re the nuts and bolts of the operation,” said Temple, who recommended pre-race volunteers be OK with heavy lifting. She also encouraged groups to take part -the district is offering honorariums for coordinated efforts ($300 for 15 people, $500 for 25) i.e. sports teams, church members or just a large group of friends. To register, go to www.triseries.ca/volunteering.php.
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Sooke’s premier sporting event is coming into town, and the district is still looking for volunteers to help run it. On Aug. 7, Sooke is hosting the Subaru Western Triathlon Series that will bring 600 local and international athletes together for the swimming, biking and running event. That means there needs to be people directing those athletes along at multiple locations throughout the course, said Sarah Temple, district support clerk and first time volunteer. “Right now I could use another 25 bike course marshals,” said Temple. “They’ll be motioning athletes if there’s a turn in the road, and also cheer people along.” Run course marshals are also in high demand, as those two are the biggest jobs and require the most people power she added. The competition
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Volunteers look after the Gatorade station at a previous Subaru International Triathlon in Sooke. starts off with swim- where more volunteers ming in Young Lake at will be placed. “At the park we’ve Camp Barnard, then biking and then finally got people doing timrunning ending at the ing, the finish line, and finish line in John Phil- people making sure lips Memorial Park there’s food for every-
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Slo-Pitch tourney about to wind up Over-40
PLAYERS WANTED
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BE THERE.
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Michelle Gibson swings at a pitch during one of the past 22 Sooke Invitational Slo-Pitch tournaments on B.C. Day long weekend.
Benjamin Yong Sooke News Mirror
It’s been over 20 years since Sooke has been home to the annual B.C. Day slo-pitch tournament, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Starting July 30 and running until Aug. 1, over two dozen softball teams from the Island including Victoria, Langford and Sooke are going to be taking place in six men, four women round-robin format play for prizes. The first
place A division club will walk away with a $1,000 purse, with other prizes being awarded for all divisions up to fourth place. The cost to register is $375 per team for the big ball/small ball tourney, which will take place at Fred Milne Park. “We take teams up until three days before it starts,” said Jason Dumont, Hawks spokesman and Sooke Slo-Pitch Association president. So far, 25 teams have
signed up but more are encouraged to join said Dumont, whose Hawks faced off against the Dawg Lb on Monday after press time in the A division quarter finals. Everyone is welcome to come out and support their team, and admission is free for the three day event. The first game starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday and there will be a concession and beer gardens. For more information or to sign up to play call Jason at 250-744-8852.
Grab a pair of shin pads and lace up your cleats, because the Sooke men’s over-40 soccer team is recruiting players. Player and manager Glenn Ramsay has been with the club since its inception in 1989, and said they have recently been struggling for players for the first time. “We had a list last year of 24, and we had nine show up.” The team plays home games Wednesday nights at Edward Milne Secondary School field, and away games on Saturdays or Sundays in either Victoria or Duncan, where there is no shortage of competition. “There are 50 over-40 teams in the lower Island,” he said. Traditionally, a lot of the players have been fathers of kids in youth soccer but Ramsay said everybody is welcome and players need not worry about experience. “If they want to get some exercise, sure, we’ll teach them how to play soccer.” The first practice is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Edward Milne, and regular practice is every following Tuesday. Ramsay encourages anyone who’s considering joining to “come down and meet the fellas.” Players need shorts, shin pads and a pair of soccer cleats, but for the first night it’s ok if you just swing by with some runners to check it out. Once on the team, all members will get their own uniform. To join just show up to the first practice, or if you have any questions give Glenn a call at 250642-3478.
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The Sooke Bottle Depot Would like to help you with your bottle drive! Bottle drives are a proven fund raiser! Not only will we provide you with all the information you require to run a successful drive, but we will provide the bags and a sorting area for your convenience! So drop into
The Sooke Bottle Depot For More Information! We pay full deposit on ready to drink beverages except Milk and Milk Products...also, full deposits on Wine and Spirit Bottles and all Imported Beer Bottles! We are Located at 2032 Idlemore Road, Sooke B.C. Phone: 250-744-8906 and leave a message!
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TO OUR CUSTOMERS. • The information in this flyer reflects the information available during its conception. If, despite our vigilance, some errors occurred, a notice will be printed in store. If items differ from what is illustrated, the description prevails. • We strive to carry sufficient quantities of advertised products. • Because of market variations, we have the right to change prices when necessary. Taxes are not included in our prices. Cash and carry prices effective Saturday July 30th, 2011 at the Victoria Langford store only. This promotion is valid July 30th, 2011 at the Victoria Langford store only. With any purchase, spin the wheel and save 5% to 25%. Discount applies on all in-stock merchandise. Only purchases paid by cash, debit or major credit cards are eligible. Discounts will be applied at the check-out counter on the total amount (before taxes). Unpaid balances, special orders or the purchase of RONA gift cards are not eligible for this promotion. Discount does not apply on the RONA price guarantee policy, layaways, in-house or contractor accounts and to clients with preferred contract pricing. Discount does not apply on services offered in store such as delivery, rentals, cut shop services, etc. This offer may not be combined to any other offer. One spin per person, per transaction. Certain conditions apply. See details in store.Subject to Desjardins Card Services credit approval. Certain conditions apply. For all other conditions of payment, the cardholder should refer to the Variable Credit Agreement. The RONAdvantages offer may end or may be changed without notice. RONAdvantages is addressed to the consumer and can not be combined with any other commercial agreement. Terms and conditions available in store or on www.ronadvantages.ca. Details in store. †The Gift Card cash back is established according to a percentage ranging from 2 to 5% calculated on the total net (before taxes) yearly transactions exceeding $2,000 charged to the RONA card and made at RONA, Réno-Dépôt, Totem Building Supplies and Botanix participating stores. The cash back in RONA Gift Cards is limited annually to $1,000. ‡ To earn double AIR MILES® reward miles, simply use your RONA Card to pay for your purchases while presenting your AIR MILES Collector Card. Our RONA card base offer: earn 1 reward mile for every $20 in net monthly purchases made on your account. The RONAdvantages offer may end or may be changed without notice.
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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011
www.sookenewsmirror.com
GUTTER CLEANING • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING
Painting & Pressure Washing Prompt Service
Sooke to Sidney
380-2662
Since 1969
GUTTER REPAIR • GUTTER PROTECTION
CARPET CLEANING • ROOF DE-MOSSING
Squirt Boys rep bring home gold for Sooke
SPORTS • 31
CONCRETE • ROOFING • MASONRY SEALANTS
Submitted photo
The squirt boys played their hearts out this past weekend in Port Alberni bringing home their second gold medal of the season for Sooke. The boys started the weekend beating out Prince George 7-5. Tyson Friesen was unstoppable pitching with 15 strike outs during the game. Kieran Connor received the game MVP. Our second game was against Fleetwood winning the game 25-8. Game MVP went to Boston Greenhough. Our third game MVP was Tyson Friesen with a win against Walley 19-10. Clearwater was the only team that beat us with a score of 15-8. Noah Wass awarded the game MVP. On Sunday Sooke had to face the strong Richmond team with a best of three game. Sooke easily won the first game 19-4. The second game went to international innings with Richmond squeezing one more run in the last inning winning 5-4. The third game was a nail biter with Sooke down five runs and coming back to tie the game in the 7th inning and continuing to fight back and gaining one more run to take the lead. The boys were able to hold off Richmond to take the Gold medal with an exciting 7-6 win. The boys could not have made their parents and Sooke prouder with their hitting , fielding and pitching by all players. An amazing weekend for these boys.
The Sooke Bantam C Girls Fastball Team Would like to thank Shopper’s Drug Mart And all the People of Sooke
Players from front left: Nin Dougall, Matt McLean,Tyson Friesen, Boston Greenhough, Jackson Petrie, Nicholes McColeman, Quinn Titchkosky, Arran Wass-Little, Noah Wass, Matthew Miller, Kieran Connor
For their support throughout this season
Coaches from back left: Jason Friesen, Nin Dougall, Mike Connor
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32 • FISHING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
www.sookenewsmirror.com
Salmon derby time! we look after you
101-2015 SHIELDS ROAD
250-642-6480
Step up to the ultimate in executive living gourmet granite Kitchen w/SS appliances incl. Chef’s delight 36” gas range island w/wine storage & prep sink, fir hardwood on main, stunning rock FP in LR, 4 sizeable BRs up boasting over 2700 sq ft finished and a further Oliver Katz 1200 sq ft in the unfin. Walkout Personal Real Estate Corporation lower level. Fully landscaped www.oliverkatz.com shows beautifully. You’ll just love this gorgeous 2002 built 4 BR 3 bath home with over 2000 sq. ft. of executive living is yours….. You’ll just love the spacious kitchen with quartz counters, bright living room with fireplace and wood laminate floors, good sized BRs, 10,000 sq. Melinda Brake ft. lot. Priced to please at www.melindbrake.com $419,900 A great Place to call home!
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Sooke’s Home Team @sookeshometeam
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The Sooke Salmon Enhancement fishing derby takes place this weekend. Tickets available at the Crab Shack and Eagle Eye Outfitters. All funds go to salmon enhancementt as s shown photo. hown n in ph p hot oto. o.
Summer Clearance Sale
experience
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The Hero In You® education program offers a series of FREE curriculum-linked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to find the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete!
Attention Teachers:
If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call Michael Markowsky (604) 647-7449 or visit www.heroinyou.ca to download lesson plans.
DISPLAY DINING SETS
ALL IN STOCK PROPANE BARBEQUES
50% off
50% off WOOD PLANTERS
IN STOCK PATIO UMBRELLAS WEEKLY TIDE TABLES
Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT 27 07:10 2.0 22:59 9.5 SOOKE 28 29 30 31 01 02 03
07:51 08:30 00:39 01:32 02:28 03:28 04:34
1.6 1.3 9.8 9.5 9.2 8.5 7.9
15:03 15:27 09:08 09:44 10:19 10:51 11:21
6.9 7.2 1.3 1.3 1.6 2.3 3.3
16:56 18:05 15:54 16:24 16:55 17:26 17:58
6.9 6.6 7.2 7.5 7.9 8.2 8.9
23:49 9.5 20:05 21:31 22:33 23:31
6.6 5.9 5.2 4.9
TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET Best fishing time: 1½ hours after high tide.
GREEN LANDSCAPE TIES $
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4Reg. 5Each LTGL $
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‘TAKE A KID FISHING’
50% off ALL IN STOCK AREA RUGS
25% off ALL IN STOCK LAWNMOWERS
Sale Ends August 7th Limited Quantities Sorry, No Rainchecks
Come buy your Sooke Salmon Enhancement Derby Tickets, and bring1/2 your kids fishing for a great family event! Only 1 Weeks away! Derby Specials: $ Lg. Anchovies 6.29 per pack Lucky Heads 3 for $10 Repsy Flashers $1.00 off Select 12 lb cannonballs $20 each
25% off
Sooke
•Good Luck!• Local Seafood • Bait • Tackle • Gear • Fishing Charters 250-642-4410 • 6947 Westcoast Rd. @ Jock’s Dock
6626 Sooke Road 250-642-6366