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Sooke Harbour House on the market World renowned inn listed for $5.9 million Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror

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Emergency personnel care for a motorcyclist injured on West Coast Road when a van suddenly turned in front of it.

The venerable Sooke Harbour House has been listed for sale for $5.9 million. The Sooke Harbour House has a long history in Sooke since the 1920s when the property contained a motor camp with a nearby tea house run by Antony Kohout. Later Jules LaVertu and his family ran a restaurant and inn which had four rooms and was known as “the” place to go for dinner. In 1979 the inn was purchased by Frederique and Sinclair Philip and they brought it to prominence

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A rather cryptic saying on a cushion at the Sooke Harbour House.

with their charming gardens, imaginative guest rooms and world-class dining experience. The inn now has 28 guest suites each with a different theme and art throughout the building. The inn’s cuisine focuses on local, regional foods inspired by the sea and the Slow Food Movement. Their wine cellar is considered one of the best, featuring a wealth of B.C. wines. The awards won by the Sooke Harbour House place it among the best in the world and the modest inn has attracted the famous and the powerful.

Motorcyclist injured in crash Fire destroys pleasure boat Sharron Ho

Sooke News Mirror

Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

A middle-aged Victoria man was injured after his motorcycle collided into the back of a van on the 7100block of West Coast Road in front of John Muir elementary school around 1 p.m. this afternoon. A pair of motorcyclists were heading eastbound on West Coast Road, travelling approximately 40 km through a school zone, when one of them collided into the back of a cube van

turning left into John Muir elementary school. According to Cpl. Barb Cottingham, the cube van failed to yield to the oncoming motorcyclists. The motorcyclist attempted to avoid a collision, but ended up crashing into the rear of the van and was ejected from his bike. The extent of his injuries are unknown, but his riding partner, who was not injured or hit, said the man complained of injuries around his collar bone and hip region.

The injured motorcyclist was taken to Victoria General via ambulance with undetermined injuries. Cottingham said it was an instance of distracted driving. “It’s quite common for drivers not to be paying attention and they need to be cognizant that there are motorcyclists out there and cyclists,” she said. The driver of the cube van will be charged with failing to yield.

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The Sooke Fire Rescue Service responded to a boat fire at Salty Towers dock around 7 p.m. on May 21. The fire was located around the engine compartment of the 24-footlong pleasure boat, causing extensive damage to the deck of the vessel and some fire and smoke damage to the interior. Fire Chief Sorensen said the boat was well-enveloped in flames when firefighters arrived. In order to put out the fire, fire crews had to manoeuvre

Steve Arnett photo

An engine fire was doused by local firefighters. the fire truck down a windy driveway and lay out 550 feet of hose to reach the burning boat.

The exact cause of the fire is unknown, but Sorensen said an electrical short circuit is suspected to be the cause. The coast guard was then called in for assistance, and the boat was hauled to the Public Boat Launch at the Prestige Hotel to be removed from the water by the owner. “We didn’t know if it was going to sink or not,” Sorensen said. According to Russ Nix, coxswain in training with the Sooke Coast Guard Auxiliary, electrical problems do happen from time to time.

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EDC may turn over triathlon to society Pirjo Raits

MASON BEE WORKSHOP LEARN ABOUT THE importance of mason bees, their life cycles, and how to tend them. BUILD YOUR OWN bee house from recycled materials and tour the orchard. Bring the whole family, or just the family green thumb, to Sunriver Community Gardens, 2380 Phillips Rd. for a fun-filled, free interactive workshop. SUNDAY, MAY 27 rain or shine, 10 a.m. to12 noon PRESENTED BY DEBBIE Olnick, a proud ‘bee mom’ of nearly three years. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT this, or upcoming orchard workshops, contact Glen Thelin at glensgardeningco@ shaw.ca.

CELEBRATE IT’S ABORIGINAL AWARENESS week from May 22-25, 2012.

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The Subaru Sooke Triathlon has been an event supported by the District of Sooke through the Economic Development Commission (EDC) for the past five years. The triathlon involves athletes competing in swimming, cycling and running over a half Ironman course stretching from Jordan River to Young Lake. During those five years, scores of volunteers and district staff were instrumental in the event running smoothly. From the $8,000 for policing to the district’s onethird share $25,000 for the $75,000 TSN coverage, the district paid the cost. Now there is some talk of having a society take over the functions. “If we transfer this to a society, it has to be community supported,” said CAO Evan Parliament, at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on May 7. He said the triathlon has the potential to attract 1,500 competitors and $2 to 2.5 million into the community. He said competitors and those who accompany them each spend $3,600 over two days while in Sooke. Last year the race attracted about 400 competitors in all categories. He said all of the rooms in hotels, resorts and B&Bs were booked during the triathlon. He said the partners, LifeSport, Subaru and the District of Sooke each pay $25,000 to have TSN come in and film the race and the region. Parliament said that 1.1 million viewers watched last year’s coverage. Some members of the

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The start of the Subaru Sooke Triathlon in 2010 at Young Lake. committee questioned the direct and indirect benefits. Parliament said the TSN exposure was excellent for marketing and promotion of Sooke. He did say that he had not done any “actuals” on the money spent here. “We need a way to measure benefits,” said Mayor Wendal Milne. “We want a more detailed report from the EDC, we need to justify every nickel we spend.” Parliament said there is some talk among the partners of putting in a bid to bring the Nationals to Sooke in 2013, although no formal application has yet been made. The Nationals are a full Ironman rather than the Half Ironman currently being run. The ultimate goal, said Parliament was to get a full Ironman in Sooke. To get to use the Ironman name there is a licensing fee of $150,000 which would be split three ways between the partners. Parliament wants to know what kind of commitment the district would make to the Nationals. Councillor Bev Berger stated that this seemed like a lot of up front money from the district. As we didn’t have the facilities such as Langford had, the dis-

trict had to “err on the side of caution” when it came to committing monetary support. Chair of the committee, Rick Kasper, said that if we (the district) incurred cost we should benefit from fees. He suggested a survey from the competitors to see how much they spent attending the race in Sooke and where they stayed. “If we form a society, it does not mean the cost to the taxpayer will be reduced. If someone (society) takes it on, we have no direct control or checks and balances on costs,” said Kasper. There are a number of concerns coming forward from residents to the west of Sooke along Highway 14. Residents felt there was no acknowledgement or financial benefit to the

communities where the bulk of the race was run. The road closures were confusing and inconvenient and there seemed to be a lack of organization and training of volunteers. No consultation or acknowledgement of the impact on residents of the Juan de Fuca was seen. They also felt it was inappropriate to close the main highway which was the only route in or out for a sporting event. The Subaru Sooke Triathlon takes place on August 12. It is a Olympic Distance World Championship Qualifying event and is part of the Subaru Western Triathlon Series with triathlons in Shawnigan Lake, Victoria, Vancouver, Sooke and Banff. See more on the triathlon on page B14.

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Work is scheduled to begin this summer to replace the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew, improving the safety and reliability of this Harris River crossing. The bridge is located about 30 km southeast of Lake Cowichan along the Pacific Marine Circle Route. A new two-lane structure will replace the old single-lane bridge. The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a key transportation corridor for the Port Renfrew area and promotes tourism along the entire route from Victoria to Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, and back to Victoria. “The Upper Harris Bridge is located on a busy and popular stretch of highway in the Port Renfrew area, and the new structure will make travelling this route safer and more enjoyable for residents and tourists alike,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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Blair Lekstrom. A $1.2-million contract has been awarded to Don Mann Excavating Ltd. of Victoria. Work is scheduled to begin in late June and finish by the end of September. The new bridge will enhance the marine environment in this portion of the Harris River by restoring the natural stream channel to improve the stream flow, fish passage and fish habitat. BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year’s capital budget, a 27 per cent increase over last year. Overall, $13.98 million is funding projects directed at attracting young families, offering new recreation opportunities, improving accessibility and increasing attendance. Juan de Fuca Provincial Park will receive a $200,000 allocation for upgrading several sections of the trail. Located on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, the park (Juan de Fuca Marine Trail) is known for its remarkable hiking trails.

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Allergies occur when your body has an unusual immune response to a common substance like pollen, dust, or mold. The allergy symptoms you feel are a result of your body’s reaction to these triggers. Common nasal symptoms include itchiness, sneezing, runny nose, and/or stufÀness. Some people get symptoms in their eyes, ears, throat, or skin. Managing allergies is the same as managing any other condition. Knowing what your allergens are and trying to avoid them may improve the symptoms, but are not likely to eliminate them. There are many over the counter, non-prescription medications available. Talk to one of our pharmacists to help you select an appropriate product.

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COUNCIL BRIEFS Delegation: At the regular District ofSookecouncilmeeting on May 14, KPMG presented the audited financial statements to council. One area the auditor from KPMG talked about was the district’s $5.9 million in financial liabilities. He said this is very typical of municipal borrowing for infrastructure and it will move to a more positive position over time. Public Hearings: • Bylaw No. 525 Council gave third reading to Bylaw 525, Zoning Amendment Bylaw for property at 1836 Tominny Road. Coun. Kevin Pearson left the meeting. The applicant requested a change from R1 to CD12. The application is for two dwelling units and commercial use on a separate building on one lot and a later conversion of the commercial building to a third dwelling unit on the same 907 sq. metre lot. The property contained a restrictive covenant which was removed. • Bylaws No. 519, 520 Council gave third reading to Bylaw 519, Zoning Amendment and released Covenant EX97394 and authorized a covenant restricting secondary suites at Nott Brook,

2100 Otter Point Road. The developer plans to build 127 seniors’ oriented residences on the 8.17 hectare (20.18 acre) property which was part of the former golf course. The phased development would take 10 years. A couple of residents expressed concerns over loss of green space and traffic density going into Victoria. Development Variance Council sent back to staff a request for a Development Variance Permit for 6215 Marilyn Road. The item was tabled as more information was needed. Coun. Herb Haldane left the meeting. The applicant was wanting to vary the setback distance on rear lot line from 15m to 0.8m. The property is being used as a recycling depot for styrofoam, plastics and other recyclables. The property is zoned Heavy Industrial (M3). Questions arose as to the portability of a building along the property line which has a concrete foundation but is not considered a permanent structure. The owner said he was told by district staff that he did not require a building permit for a project under $50,000. Council and staff will

look at options suitable to both parties. • Council gave first and second reading to Bylaw No. 521, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (500-4) and a Development Variance Permit for Talc Place Park. Concerns arose about the selling price of a parcel of the former park. It was sold for $11,000 which some felt was far below the current market price for a piece of property. The park disposition went through an Alternative Approval Process in 2010 and the park was decommissioned and rezoned. Coun. Kevin Pearson stated that this whole issue was giving him heartburn. He said it should “not be in front of us for rezoning.” He said he didn’t know what the solution would be but he didn’t feel right about selling things at an undervalued price. “My position as a representative for the taxpayer of Sooke is to get fair value of the land,” he said. David Gawley, acting financial director, said it was close to or at market value according to BC Assessment. Coun. Herb Haldane said the new zoning bylaw made this property non-

conforming (November 2011). He said they did not have to agree to a variance but they had made an agreement and it would be unfair not to sell it for the price agreed upon. “They didn’t set the price at $11,000. We have to stand by that,” he said. Mayor Wendal Milne said it was “troubling.” “Is it fair market value? — I don’t know.” A Public Hearing will be scheduled. • Bylaw No. 527, Fire Protection Amendment Bylaw. Council gave first, and second reading to Bylaw 527 but tabled third reading to the end of May when the test case of expanded burning days ends. Bylaws • Bylaw No. 518, Zoning Amendment Bylaw, Knox Centre Council rescinded adoption of Bylaw No. 518 and directed staff to obtain Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval. This bylaw will be brought back before council at a future meeting. There was a procedural error in the zoning. • Bylaw No. 522, 523 Council adopted Bylaw 522, Five Year Financial Plan and Bylaw 523, Property Tax Rate Bylaw. • Bylaw No. 524

Zoning Amendment Bylaw Council adopted Bylaw 524 which deletes the minimum lot size requirement for secondary suites in Small Lot Residential Zones and adds small suites as a permitted use in Small Scale Agricultural Zone for lands not in the ALR. • Bylaw No. 528, Zoning Amendment Bylaw for 7044 Maple Park Terrace (Spiritwood Estates). Council gave first and second reading to Bylaw 528 which will see new site plan, removal of conceptual sewer alignment, eliminating Area B1, allow for the sale of loose gravel not needed on site. A Public Hearing will be scheduled. Reports Council adopted a video surveillance policy which will not necessarily put cameras into place, but will outline guidelines for their use. Mayor Milne said it had to do with security of municipal staff. The part of the policy that met with comments was the list of individuals who would have access to the information. Neither Councillors Bev Berger or Herb Haldane felt cameras were warranted.

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Misty morning The mists of spring are upon us. In the next week we can expect everything from sun to clouds to light rain with temperatures in the mid-teens.

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clothes including a long-sleeved shirt that you can tuck into your pants and then tuck your pants into your boots or socks.” Other steps you can take to protect yourself against tick and insect bites: •Walk on cleared trails wherever possible. • Apply insect repellent containing DEET on all uncovered skin and reapply as directed. • Carefully check clothing, scalp (whether wearing a hat or not) and any exposed skin when leaving an area where ticks might live. • Regularly check pets for ticks. “Lyme disease is uncommon on Vancouver Island,” adds Dr. Fyfe. “A small number of cases may be diagnosed in any given year, with the last case being reported in 2009. The disease can be serious however, so it’s worth

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Extraordinary volunteer: Bill McElroy Bill McElroy is a former naval officer and City of Victoria councillor, whose working life has been devoted to public service, including nine years with the Province of B.C. and 15 years in the not-forprofit sector. He has been the executive director of five different organizations and has also been an active community volunteer for over 41 years, including service as a director on over 20 not-for-profit boards, mainly with groups that assist families and children. The Out from the

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

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Rod Sluggett Publisher Pirjo Raits Editor Sharron Ho Reporter

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OUR VIEW

Change can be a chance Is it the end of an era or just an idea that has gone public? News that the Sooke Harbour House is up for sale may surprise some, others not so much. “Testing the market” is how Sinclair Philip put it. Does that mean that if someone is interested they will sell, and if no one is they will keep going? I suppose so. With the world economic climate slow to recover, it affects businesses such as tourism first. The American visitors who frequented the Sooke Harbour House are fewer and further in between and the Europeans are even more scarce. People People are just sticking closer to just sticking are home and perhaps those halcyon days are over — at closer to least for awhile. home... The economic slow down is affecting other hotels as well. One has to wonder how the much-larger Prestige is faring these days. Other businesses in Sooke are closing which is a real shame as we need to have as many services as we can out here in what is considered a bedroom community. If we want to attract people to move out here we need to provide them with what they need and we need to create an attractive community. Everyone has their opinions on the Sooke Harbour House but a few things are certain and true. They were the forerunners of many good causes, like the Slow Food Movement, they support the arts and they are community builders. If the place sells, let’s hope that the new owners will be as community-minded as the Philips have been.

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Questioning the triathlon benefits I question why, the District is contributing $25,000 towards the production cost of $75,000 for TSN to televise the Sooke Subaru Triathalon for the second year in a row, and why this new council has not held this event to the same scrutiny as other items in their budget where they are insisting on value for the taxpayer dollar? Where is the benefit to the taxpayers of Sooke? Do the merchants benefit enough to justify a $25,000 expenditure? Where are the measures of return? Who is paying the $8,000 in policing overtime and fuel for the fire department vehicles that are used for this event? Who is paying for lost sales to local retailers due to road closures? Who is tracking the inconvenience to local residents vs. the benefit? Do merchants benefit at all? Perhaps some hotels or campgrounds or B&Bs may benefit but are they all in Sooke

OUR VIEW

Let locals use launch for free There has been some

or maybe in Victoria or Langford? If local companies are to benefit, then let those who benefit be the co-sponsors. We have been in the restaurant, hotel and B&B business and have always paid for our own advertising and sponsoring of events we thought may benefit us or as a community effort. Lifesport is a for profit organization, which stands to profit from this event and spinoffs for training from it (up to $695.00 per month x 12 months per person for training). Just based on basic registration fees alone for this race, they will gross about $112,000 (700 entrants with fees from $90.00$215) all while the District of Sooke and volunteers help them run this event at minimal cost. I support the free enterprise , but not with my tax dollars subsidizing a business. Forming a society to support the Triathalon is great, but don’t

talk about the district starting to charge a launch fee at the public boat launch, located at the Prestige Hotel. The citizens of Sooke paid a lot of money (probably close to $2 million with grants) to acquire the boat launch. Some other businesses with boat launch sites are probably feeling the pinch so a comment was made at council to consider charging users a launching fee. Perhaps a better idea

come to council looking for money to support the society. For those who like to volunteer to support the business effort, I say good on you. Volunteering on it’s own is an excellent support for this effort and if you feel so inclined, it is a good event to support this way. I feel the same way about the Juno awards. If it is a profitable situation and you have a business plan, go for it, but not with subsidized tax dollars. How many small businesses are subsidized? Ask the merchants out here how the taxes and utilities they pay, how they impact their businesses? For those who stand to profit directly, stand up to the plate and quit taking the path of least resistance by seeking handouts from us taxpayers. Regards from a taxpayer. Ellen Lewers Sooke

would be to have a resident and a visitor rate. Local taxpayers could acquire a sticker which would allow them to launch for a small fee while visitors would be charged much the same as at other boat launch sites. The “sticker” would have to be applied for each year. It was never stated that launching at the public site would be free, although some may have thought that was appropriate. If the hotel is going to

use the public boat launch then they should be paying for the privilege. It is a “feature” they promote on the district’s dime. It is time the hotel paid its way and time we stopped subsidizing it. We may not find out all of the deals that were made with the Prestige but this is one that we can do for the taxpayers of Sooke. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012

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OPINION • A9

i We asked: Do you think too many concessions were given to the Prestige Oceanfront Hotel and Resort?

I don’t really know much about it, but I did read a little bit in the paper.

Paula Wilson Sooke

Helpful brochure available Thank you for the information about the ‘Where to find HELP in the Sooke Region’ Brochure in the ‘Up Sooke’ section of last week’s paper. This is our second printing and it is in an expanded, easier to read format. I thought people might like to know where they can get copies to keep by their phone. Copies can be picked up at the District of Sooke, Edward Milne community school program office, T’Sou-ke Nation Health Office & Westcoast Family Medical Clinic. Marlene Barry, Chair Sooke Region CHI

Firefighters actually get increase In response to the letter from Jason Dixon, “Budgets slashed for zero per cent,” Sooke News Mirror, May 16, 2012. Council has actually increased the amount of funding per firefighter for training, and also increased other funding to Sooke volunteer firefighters and fire prevention services, all while finding savings in order to achieve a zero per cent tax increase. When the Finance and Administration

I’m not really familiar with Yes, I do. Basically it seemed like a sweetheart it. deal to get the hotel into town to start with, but it just didn’t seem right, as far as that goes. Moreley Sutton David Nash Victoria Sooke

I don’t know enough about it.

LETTERS Committee met to look at this year’s budget for firefighting services, Fire Chief Steve Sorensen made a presentation to the committee that said there were 29 volunteers this year, compared to 40 last year (there was a reported high of 53). We also factored in three students, so this year’s budget was based on a total of 32 volunteers. This year’s budget for firefighter training ($20,000) works out to an average of $625 per volunteer, compared to only $536 per volunteer spent in 2011 ($21,472). In addition, we increased funding to the Firefighters’ Association from $30,000 to $35,000, their first increase in five years. We also increased funding for the volunteer firefighters’ duty officer from $14,300 to $24,300, and raised first response duty remuneration from $14,300 to $24,300. This is an increase of $25,000 over the 2011 budget in these three areas alone. Finally, all of these discussions were done in public, and we were pleased to see volunteer firefighters attending the meetings and providing input. We worked together with Chief Sorensen to develop the final budget and training amounts, and Chief Sorensen supported and agreed to the changes. Coun-

cil and the community support our volunteers, and we remain committed to providing essential funding for fire prevention services. Rick Kasper, Councillor Chair, Finance and Administration Committee District of Sooke

Community spirit in Shirley The first Shirley Farmers Market on May 13 was a great success. I would like to personally thank the volunteers and board of directors for all their help and support. Shirley is all about community spirit and it is a pleasure to work with such fine individuals. The next market is May 27, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christoper Lucas Shirley

West Coast Road is dangerous We moved to Sooke around five years ago. We bought a house on West Coast Road just by John Muir School. We have three young kids and were thrilled to live so close to a school. We thought living in a school zone would offer some pro-

tection on the road. Two weeks after we moved in, we returned home to fire trucks and an ambulance at our door step after a pedestrian was hit crossing from the school. Countless accidents have happened since up and down West Coast Road. Our cat has been run over, our neighbours dog hit. This morning I was looking out my office window and watched a truck collide with a motorbike while kids played metres away at recess. More fire trucks, police and ambulance. This all plays out in front of a school! Many cars and trucks barrel up and down West Coast Road not slowing down in the school zone. Why is it other communities have a 30km limit in school zones all the time? Here in Sooke we say: “40km when kids are on the highway.” How can you see if kids are on the highway if you are flying around a corner at 75 km/hour? We need to reduce speed limits in our school zones and enforce them day and night. When school is out, there’s often kids playing at the schools, in the playgrounds and sport fields. Asking drivers to “watch for kids on the highway” as they speed through a school zone is simply not good enough. As a parent, I’m hor-

Alex Tait Sooke

rified by our roads in Sooke and often the drivers that are on them. Please let’s do something to protect our school zones, and the children that use them. Jason Morehouse Sooke

Talking about Suzuki I’m rolling on the floor laughing at Tom Eberhardt labelling David Suzuki as a “saint.” You see, in another Black Press newspaper there’s been a raging debate over religion, because David Suzuki claimed those sceptical of the blame-humansfor-climate theory he supports are unscientific religionists. (Never mind he has many religious supporters and sounds like a Pantheist himself.) Suzuki does behave like a saint, not tolerating dissent – to the extent that he suggested politicians who don’t follow his whims should be jailed. Never

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

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LETTERS Cont’d from page A9 mind that he has been proven wrong on facts from temperature history to fish farming, having to remove information from his web site after public exposition of the falseness of his claims. Never mind that human care of the environment can be seen by looking out the window at abundant gardens and driving to Port Renfrew past stands of replanted trees. One should not question a saint. Notice how Eberhardt and Suzuki blame problems on business people, in fine Marxist fashion. Never mind that wherever Marxism is substantially implemented it cannot even feed people let alone take care of the environment. Notice how Eberhardt spends much ink bashing Prime Minister Stephen Harper, just like trashy NDP MPs and Justin Trudeau. Why don’t Eberhardt and Suzuki work to improve what has been proven to feed and care for humans – individual freedom supported by defense and justice systems? I think they’ve indoctrinated themselves with a view of people as incapable and untrustworthy. Thus the “fixed-pie” economics and “drive to the bottom” moral assumption behind their antifreedom urgings. I recommend Craig Biddle’s book Loving Life for an overview of what actually works for human life. Keith Sketchley Saanich

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Station 37 (Sooke) of the Coast Guard Auxiliary have began to roll out a “Kids Don’t Float” program. At the new public boat launch on the water at the Prestige Hotel in Sooke you will find an information board and a selection of children’s PFD’s (personal floatation devices) just hanging around on hooks.

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Life jackets for kids at the boat launch.

The Kids Don’t Float loaner program is easy to use. Boaters and swimmers may borrow appropriate size lifejackets for children who are with them, free of charge. Upon completion of their marine activity, they simply return the lifejackets to the display board. “We will be extending this program to any other interested marina’s in the area in the hope that no child will ever be on the water without a correctly fitting life jacket,” said Rob Roe, Station Leader for Unit 37.

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attention). • Garbage bags for personal sanitation. • Toilet paper and personal care supplies. • Safety gloves. • Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fasteners, work gloves). • Small fuel-driven stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions and store properly). • Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning. In addition to the above home kit, it’s also important to have a ‘Grab & Go Kit’ that is light and portable in case you have to leave your home with little or no notice. Suggested items for this kit can be found here: www.pep.bc.ca/hazard_preparedness/personal_preparedness. html Disaster preparedness kits can be purchased from the Canadian Red Cross by going to their website: www.redcross.ca

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Fresh, flavourful favoured at Shirley market Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

About seven different vendors set up shop outside of the Shirley Community Hall on May 13 for the Shirley Farmers Market’s opening day. “I’m very happy, really happy,” said Christopher Lucas, organizer and curator for the Shirley Farmers Market. “It worked out really well and the feedback has been very positive.” There were 30 booths booked for the inaugural day, but due to other Mother’s Day events not all vendors could show up. Lucas said he expects more vendors in following weeks. “I’m kind of glad in a way that it’s kind of a soft day today,” he said. “It’s a great way to get our feet wet and work out all the little details.” Different items were sold under the “make it, bake it, create it

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At the Shirley Women’s Institute stand Sylvia Cassidy, right. purchases strawberry plants from Jana Heins-Kaemmer

theme,” like artwork, fudge chocolates, plant

start ups and baked goods.

A majority of vendors were from the area, but vendors from Victoria and Salt Spring Island will also be present for future dates. A bagpiper provided tunes for parts of the afternoon, while locals browsed through vendors, and munched on food sold under the pavilion. There was also a kids’ zone, where activities for children like facepainting and badminton took place. Lucas spearheaded the project after a mayoral election in Shirley in October, where he proposed the farmer’s market idea to the community. “I just asked the community at large, was there an appetite and a desire for a farmer’s market,” he said, adding the idea took off and has received immense support from local residents. But the ideas haven’t stopped there. “My hope is that each Sunday we have a spe-

cific theme or event or something that is community based showcasing,” Lucas said, adding there will also be different menu items like Belgian waffles, tea and scones, and crepes that will be sold at different times. To start up, the market received a $1,000 grant from the Capital Regional District from the capital development fund. The market will take place every second and fourth Sunday of the month, with the next day of operation being May 27 from 10:30 a.m - 4 p.m. It is expected to run until October outdoors, and will retreat inside of the Shirley Community Hall for the colder months of November to December. It costs $10 to book a 15x15 table, and any interested vendors can contact Lucas at 250900-8817.

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Sooke’s Canada Post staff will be holding their annual Postie Food Drive on May 26 in front of Western Foods and Village Food Markets from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The food drive is done each year to help the Sooke Food Bank Society restock its shelves. Although donations of non-perishable food items like cereals and canned goods make all the difference in the world, monetary donations can go even further. “Money goes a lot further than food, and so that’s encouraged,” said Ingrid Johnston, president of the Sooke Food Bank Society. With monetary donations, the food bank can ensure staple food

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Postal employees deliver to Food Bank food they bring in and lots of money, and we really depend on them,” she said. “At this time of year people don’t think of us... we spend about $3,000 a month in groceries and we’re lucky to get a $100 in donations.” Until the Postie Food Drive and comes around in the Spring, the Sooke Food Bank coasts on donations made during the Christmas season. Canada Post

employee, Elleen Christofferson, has been participating in the Postie Food Drive for the past 11 years, and said food donations were down last year, compared to years previous. “Last year the volume was down, but the years previous have been pretty good,” she said. In 2011, 350 pounds of food were donated, which was down from 479 pounds in 2010. But cash donations saw an increase, with $359

donated in 2011, compared to $261 in 2010. The Sooke Food Bank, located in the Sooke Community Hall on 2037 Sheilds Road, is open the first, second and third Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. One hamper is given per month to those in need. In order to receive assistance, proof of residence in Sooke, and Care Cards of recipients must be presented to staff.

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“Man’s man” John Acreman passes Torn between his family’s longtime roots in Sooke and his love of farming, John “Jake” Acreman, by his midyears, was drawn to expand his vision. He moved first to a rolling ranch spread in Campbell River and then further afield to Didsbury, Alberta. On May 1 John passed away at age 72. The Acreman name came to Sooke from Newfoundland, when Benjamin Acreman brought his wife and seven sons to the West Coast in 1916. The Acreman sons, all of them tall of stature, all played roles in the development of southern Vancouver Island, with brothers Rueben, Robert and Bert living out their lives in Sooke. While Rueben married Jessie Phillips and Robert married Florence Muir, Bert wed Annie Johnson, the pert young schoolteacher who had arrived in our village from Prince George, through the route of Vancouver Normal School. John, the only child born to Bert and Annie Acreman, took great pride in the almost legendary reputation developed by his mother, as she taught three generations of Sooke schoolchildren. She was referred to as the “mother of Sooke” when she was recognized in 1976 by the Sooke/Jordan River Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year. Bert Acreman, John’s

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John “Jake” Acreman dad, was a logging truck driver and from him John developed a love for trucks and tinkering with motors, leading no doubt to establishing his own trucking company as a young man. Though too ”rough and ready” by nature to be particularly scholarly, John graduated from Milne’s Landing High School in 1958 in a class of 11. With his tall, rangy Acreman build, John had been involved with softball and basketball in high school, and it was natural for this enthusiastic young man later on to umpire softball games at the ball park, and to coach youth hockey after the arena was built. It was his “uncle” Ralph Strong who initiated John into a love for farming, helping him to get his feet wet, so to speak. The Strong farm was on Church Road and back in the days when Sooke was a closeknit community, your

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neighbours were often your extended family as well. John went on to assist youngsters with 4H work. When he established his trucking business, with a five-ton International, one of his missions was hauling livestock, such as cattle and sheep. He married high school sweetheart Loretta Moore, and the couple raised sons Derek and Lorne, and daughter Charlene. By 1964 John and Loretta managed to buy 55

acres of the Strong farm on the west side of Church Road and it was on this acreage that his actual farming began. At the same time, though, his fascination continued with trucks, heavy equipment and off-road vehicles. It was no surprise that he began driving the heavy diesel trucks operated by Butler Brothers Ready-Mix. Farm space soon became an issue, however, and he needed

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Cont’d from page 13 more acreage to expand his cattle herd. When their Church Road land was subdivided into a housing development now called “the Ponds” the couple were able to relocate and indulge their cattle ranching dreams to their hearts’ content with a substantial ranch at Elk Meadows, north of Campbell River. Sharing John’s farming dreams, Loretta worked alongside him in full partnership. Visiting their ranch, one would have the opportunity of watching small herds of elk roaming amongst the cattle, browsing not so much in the open fields as in the pockets of evergreen and poplar trees where the stately animals were somewhat sheltered from view. With a herd of 85, half in purebred Red Angus and half in mixed breed, John had become interested in artificial insemination as a method of stock development. It was fascinating to listen to this man discuss his studies of scientific methods of beef ranching. Another aspect of his life on the Elk Meadows ranch was watching out for wolves, that, he explained, had a nasty trick of attacking a steer in the nose and leaving a poison behind that would sicken the animal. A few years ago,

with their sons both employed in Alberta, John and Loretta decided to move once again, to even more spacious grazing pastures at Didsbury. A “man’s man,” John took every opportunity of chewing the fat and discussing issues with men in the ranching fraternity that he would meet at cattle auctions and on prairie road trips. A high school classmate, Sally Bullen, recalls John as a very caring man who got his grad class friends together for their 25th anniversary reunion. When Sally came to the 75th anniversary of the Sooke Community Hall last month, she brought a message from John Acreman saying how much he wanted to attend, but lung cancer stood in the way. John leaves Loretta, his wife of 49 years; son Derek, a hospital administrator in Mayerthorpe (Traci); granddaughter Kelli; his son Lorne, (Kathie) a heavy duty mechanic in Carstairs. At the family home in Sooke he leaves his daughter who shared his passion for farming, Charlene. A celebration of his life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #54, Sooke at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, May 30th. Elida Peers Historian, Sooke Region Museum

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Charming 3 bedroom rancher offers a well designed floor plan which is illuminated by natural light filtering through the numerous windows southern exposure and stunning views of the mountains and water. The open and airy kitchen boasts a breakfast nook overlooking the very private deck and back yard and open to the family room complete Melinda Brake with cosy wood stove-Call to view.

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Terrific Family value with large Kitchen adjacent Family room w/cosy woodstove & slider acceesed deck overlooking the large very private rear yard -this home is sure to please, rounding out the spacious lwr lvl are good sized Living & Dining rooms, Laundry & powder room. The upper lvl features 4 well proportioned BR's & 2 bath. Att. Dbl. Helen Lochore Garage. A must see!

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Sooke Region Food CHI Society c/o 2305 Henlyn Dr , Sooke BC V9Z 0N5 or by email info@sookefoodchi.ca 8 pm June 01 2012.

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Arts & Entertainment Gardens to delight the senses up for viewing pers Drug Mart. Same day ticket sales will be held at Saseenos School and Shoppers

Drug Mart. For more information go to www.sookesecretgardens.com or

phone Sue Hyslop at 250-642-1397.

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The mild West Coast weather makes gardening a breeze, but the cool mists which blow in from the Strait of Juan de Fuca make the region a special climate requiring extra attention. The Sooke area has many gardeners who have found the secret to success and they are ready to show off their gardens. The Sooke Secret Garden Tour is an open secret but you need to have a ticket to gain entry to each of the 10 gardens. “What makes it so secret is that so many

places have gardens no one knows about unless they are invited in,” said Sue Hyslop, chair of the Secret Garden Tour and Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra board director. This very popular event takes place on Sunday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when Sooke gardens are at their greenest and most colourful best. “It’s an incredible array of gardens,” said Hyslop. “From waterfront gardens professionally landscaped with owner input to smaller city garden and private havens to big country gardens.” The $20 ticket allows the holder to view 10

very different private gardens from Saseenos to Otter Point Road. As usual, the tour features a plant sale, classic car display, arts and craft stands, as well as refreshments. “One even has llamas,” said Hyslop. As a volunteer-run fundraiser for the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra it is only open to ticket holders. There will be the opportunity to bid on conducting the orchestra in the final number at the Philharmonic Fling which takes place at Ed Macgregor Park on July 15 with conductor Christopher Taber. New this year, is the Garden Boutique, a

tent-full of garden-related cards, gifts, planters, books, and more. (Cash or cheque only, please.) The Children’s Garden Club will be presenting garden-related activities for and demonstrations by kids. Children 10 and under are free but must bring an adult. Several Sunriver gardens will be displayed this year, for the first time. The Secret Garden Tour is in its fourth year. The tour is a spin off from the original tour which was started by Women in Tune. Sooke ticket outlets are Double D Gardens, People’s Drugs, Shop-

Ellen Bergerud Joins Sutton Ellen Bergerud has a pro-active and fresh outlook on Sooke and the West Shore’s real estate market. Although Ellen works mostly from her home office in Sooke, she now also has a Sutton office at 123 - 866 Goldstream Ave, right across from City Hall. By spending time in the West Shore, Ellen is able to reach a larger market and relate all the positive aspects of buying and living in Sooke. “It is not only the price difference, but also the belonging to a lovely seaside community, so close to the Capital. It is amazing how many people do not consider Sooke until I point out these advantages of price and community.” Sutton West Coast Realty will be hosting a Grand Opening of their new, state of the art office, on Friday May 25th, with listings displayed on live screens day and night in the front window. Real Trends, an independent survey company showed that Sutton West Coast Realty is Canada’s largest Brokerage for the second consecutive year, with over 15,000 sales in 2011. “I like that they have the Canadian flag on their logo and also that Sutton has such a huge referral network, which my clients will benefit from.” Ellen looks forward to working with buyers and sellers to ensure they make informed and successful choices. “What is important is that my clients are happy with the decisions they make.”

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■ Millstream Village Anniversary Celebrations ■ Begins Thursday, May 24 ■ Millstream Village

Millstream Village’s fifth anniversary celebration starts tomorrow Millstream Village celebrates its fifth anniversary with a fiveday-long Sidewalk Sale beginning Thursday. Saturday will be filled with celebratory activities like bouncy inflatables for the younger set, including the Amazing Race Junior Obstacle Course and Aspire to Greatness Combo Bounce, a magician and mascots. Watch radio station KOOL FM, broadcasting live from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; stop by Millstream Village’s charity car wash; then enjoy some anniversary cake, popcorn, cotton candy, barbecued hot dogs and live music. Shoppers can enter a draw on each of the five days for a gift basket worth more than $250. And for people who have a fiveyear-old, who are 55 years of age, or who were born during the fifth month – May – there’s a draw for a valuable children’s gift basket. “We thought a draw like that would work well with our fifth anniversary theme,” explains Sheila Larabie, manager of BCAA’s Millstream Village office. “All of the merchants are excited about our anniversary and want the public, young and old, to enjoy themselves to the fullest…and to save on their purchases at the Sidewalk Sale.’’ Millstream Village Shopping Centre has grown to 45 stores and services with a loyal and growing customer base. Shoppers enjoy having so many respected merchants right at hand, offering everything from women’s fashions and menswear to items for the home, a variety of food outlets and convenient services. If you’re a “regular” at Millstream Village, you’re invited to join in the celebrations. If you haven’t yet discovered its joys, this is the time to do it. Shop the Sidewalk Sale from Thursday through Monday, and stop by the anniversary party Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Teresa Winstone and Linda Morgan of Stokes.

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Bluegrass growing roots again Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

The Sooke River Bluegrass Music Festival Society are back in gear and are holding workshops on old-time music and dance for young people to help re-engage to public. “We’re letting people know we’re still around,” said Sooke Bluegrass River Music Festival Society president, Phil Shaver. On May 25, a series of workshops will be held at Edward Milne Community school and Saseenos elementary school during physical education blocks to introduce kids to the rustic fun of old-time music and dance. But the terms bluegrass and old-time don’t necessarily jive with a younger audience, so the society have solicited help from Yomada, a Victoria-based string band consisting of young old-time musicians. “They’re going to be relaying the workshop

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Bluegrass groups, such as the former Outlaw Social, may well be heading to Sooke next year. ,to the highschool and elementary students as a younger image, and that’s the concept for that,” Shaver said. To further engage younger generations, an old-time dance with live music called the Oldtime Barn Dance will be held at Edward Milne Community school on May 26 at 7 p.m. The event will be open to all Sooke students free of charge. The organization

has had 10 successful Sooke River Bluegrass Music Festivals throughout the years, held at the Sooke Flats campground, where people have gathered to enjoy good old-time music and jam. Shaver would not disclose the details, but due to complications over the past two years, the festival was unable to take place. But there are plans underway to bring the

festival back for June 2013, and Shaver hopes local residents will come out to join in the festivities. “In the past we’ve had little attendance from the community of Sooke and the youth, and we want to make sure they know they’re welcome,” he said. The dance is not-forprofit, but Shaver said there are expenses so donations to the cause would be appreciated.

Are you a senior or do you care for a senior in British Columbia? How can an Office of the Seniors’ Advocate help you? As part of Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan, the Province of B.C. has committed to establish an Office of the Seniors’ Advocate. Public consultations on the role of this office will be held in communities around the province in May and June, and we want to hear from you. Consultations will be held May 29 in Victoria.

This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to conﬁrm meetings. Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca WHAT’S NEW AT THE DISTRICT CHECK IT OUT! At www.sooke.ca

The Pastor's Pen Calming The Bear

There have been a number of tragic encounters of human beings with bears over the years. Consequently, there is a great fear among the populous about even getting close to these creatures. A man named Charlie Russell would argue this fact. He states that in his experience, if one speaks softly to, and keeps a distance from the bear, it will just go on its merry way. He maintains that he can tame the savage beast just by speaking softly to it. In turn, the animal feels less threatened -- to the point of becoming friendly. He has spent many years living among the bears to the point that he is known as the “Bear Man of Kamchatka.” I'm sure that each of us has encountered a bear-like personality in our relationships with people and even sensed a growl within ourselves at times. How we respond to these situations can produce either a positive or negative outcome in our life encounters. The Bible says in Proverbs 15:1 - A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. How many times do we blow it by yelling and losing control in order to make our point? The most dif¿cult times to give a soft answer are often, unfortunately, in conÀict with a close family member or someone we care about. A soft word can often defuse a possibly volatile confrontation and save or even create a relationship with someone. So as it says in Colossians 4:6 - "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg

Due to space limitations, you must RSVP for each session. Please call toll free 1-855-356-9614 or email SeniorsAdvocate@gov.bc.ca to reserve your spot. For those unable to attend this session, we invite you to think about the role of the seniors’ advocate and send us your ideas. Please send written input to: Seniors Action Plan — Ministry of Health PO Box 9825, STN PROV GOV, Victoria, BC V8W 9W4 or by email: SeniorsAdvocate@gov.bc.ca The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2012. For more information, visit www.SeniorsBC.ca.

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6851 West Coast Road Pastor Eduardo Aristizabal SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am 250.642.4822 HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES Sunday & Wednesday 10am Saturday 5pm Revs Dr. Alex and Nancy Nagy www.holytrinitysookebc.org

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

SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH 7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424 SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries Pastor Dwight Geiger Email sookebaptistchurch@telus.net

ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 6221 Sooke Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Ofﬁce Hours: Tue-Wed 10-2, Thurs 2pm-4pm Rev. Fr. Michael Favero

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Strays and feral cats aided by new group Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

ooke’s newest animal welfare group needs a financial jump start to get off the ground. The Sooke Animal Food & Rescue Society has a mandate to manage the hundreds of homeless cats in the region, provide pet food and veterinary services to low-income pet owners, and locate foster homes for pets of victims of domestic abuse currently living in transition homes. But operating on a shoe-string budget has limited what the organization can do. Previous financial assistance from larger Victoriabased animal welfare groups have pretty much ceased due to a shortfall in donations, making the situation even more dire. M a r g a r i t a Dominguez, president and founder of SAFARS, said the feral cat colonies, two in Otter Point and one in East Sooke, are currently getting out of hand. “The problem is not in Victoria, they don’t have big lands and bushes like we do,” she said, adding due to the economic downtown, people are no longer able to afford their cats, and are dumping them left and right. “This is happening everywhere.” Dominguez is currently utilizing the stan-

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Strays and feral cats being helped.

The organization also helps low-income families who have fallen on hard times and can no longer afford to feed or provide proper care for their animals. Instead of judging, labelling or removing the pets, Dominguez said SAFARS will fund necessary veterinary services and provide food. “We’re not going to judge, we are here to help,” she said. But in order to continue functioning as an animal food bank, and veterinary ser-

vices sponsor, SAFARS requires donations of dog food (hypoallergenic varieties are always needed), cat food, gift certificates to pet food stores, cat litter and gift certificates for veterinary clinics. Despite a small budget, volunteers with SAFARS have already begun monitoring feral cat colonies, making home deliveries of pet food and assisting petowners with vet bills. Dominguez also said SAFARS has been wellreceived by the community, adding many

Capital Regional District Notice of Meeting

Otter Point Advisory Planning Commission dard trap, neuter and release program used in many other localities to control feral cat colonies. The procedure entails the trapping of feral cats, sterilizing them, and releasing back into the wild in an area where a shelter structure will be built. “We create a shelter, and we feed them for the rest of their lives,” Dominguez said. In order to properly manage the feral cat colonies, the organization requires more traps, gas certificates to travel to and from colonies, a donation of land

on a non-residential area to build a boarding house to hold cats temporarily until they can be fostered, adopted or returned to the wild, and carpenters to help build shelters. Domingeuz said the problem has the risk of becoming unmanageable, as one female cat can breed three times a year, having up to five kittens per litter, which then in turn reproduce. She said within two years, one cat can potentially equate to 1,875 cats. “It’s going to end like the rabbits if we don’t stop this,” she said.

The Otter Point Citizens’ Committee has completed its review of the Otter Point Ofﬁcial Community Plan. A draft has been readied for review by the Otter Point Advisory Planning Commission for further consultation with the community of Otter Point. Meetings to be held at the Otter Point Fire Hall, 3727 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC at 7:00 p.m.

people have expressed an interested in volunteering and adopting animals from Sooke. A few of the supporters include Grade 6 Journey middle school students, who have been holding bake sales during lunch hour for SAFARS. The ambitious and animal-rights minded students raised $82 from lunch time bake sales. “I wanted to do the

bake sale because I wanted to help the animals,” said Grade 6 student Maya Orazietti through email. “I love animals and want to be a veterinarian when I grow up.” Half of the money was used to purchase cat food and the other half was spent on a veterinary gift certificate. Check out www. safars.org for more information and to make donations.

How to care for your septic system. CRD Environmental Sustainability invites you to participate in a free Septic Savvy workshop on how to care for your septic system. Learn how to protect the local environment and your health while saving money. Location: Seaparc Leisure Complex Multi-purpose Room 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke Date:

Saturday, June 2, 2012

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Wednesday, May 23 Monday, May 28 Wednesday, June 6 Wednesday, June 13

Pre-registration is required. Please phone 250.360.3030 or email hotline@crd.bc.ca to register.

For agenda conﬁrmation or further information, please call 250.642.1500.

Stay informed. A bylaw is in effect in Saanich, Colwood, Langford and View Royal for regular maintenance.

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THE SOOKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION THANKS: 4 M Trucking John Brohman Boxing Lorne Christiansen Contact Doni Eve E-Fish-Ent Fish Co. Ltd. Fast Ball Food bank Danny Heggelund Hockey Karate Meals on Wheels Mayor Wendal Milne M/C Kevin Pearson Elida Peers Peoples Drug Mart Sea of Bloom

SEAPARC Seniors Bridge Club Soccer Sooke Arts & Crafts Sooke fall fair Sooke Flower House Sooke Harbourside Lions Sooke Historical Society Sooke Lioness Club Sooke Lions Club Sooke Loggers Club Sooke Region Museum Sooke Salmon Enhancement Village Food Markets Holly Vowles Western Foods Glen Wilson and the many volunteers

Your contributions to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Sooke Community Hall is very much appreciated. Our apologies to anyone we have missed.

Thank You!

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Have you ever wanted to be involved in community theatre? Ever had the urge to tread the boards, design a costume or put on stage makeup? Is theatre one of the things in your life that you have never tried because you were too shy or it was too intimidating? Well, things are different with the Sooke Harbour Players. This community theatre group has been a mainstay in the local art community for 30 years. It has weathered many storms and continues to survive and go on with yet another production.

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Formerly known as Stagewest Players, the theatre group has performed everything from Oklahoma! twice, to Blythe Spirit in 1982, to Bye Bye Birdie, Steel Magnolias, Grease and scores of other well-known musical productions. They donâ€™t limit themselves to musical theatre though, they have put on drama, comedy and some very successful dinner/theatre performances. Now the Sooke

Harbour Players want you. Itâ€™s time to tick â€œtheatreâ€? off your bucket list. The Sooke Harbour Players need people to volunteer to become a marketing director, childrenâ€™s director and director of sponsors. Plus they could always use people who want to make/alter costumes, do make up, act, sing, produce or do the myriad things involved in community theatre. â€œWe want new faces, new people, we want to open doors,â€? says president Bobbie-Jo Peterson. â€œWe donâ€™t want it to die, we want to make it more successful every year.â€? Making the commitment to theatre is fun, educational, timeconsuming and good for the soul. It feeds artistic tendencies and fuels creativity. â€œItâ€™s really a community within a community,â€? said Peterson. â€œIf anyone

has a proposal for a play we wouldnâ€™t turn them away,â€? she said. Auditions are currently being held for Alice In Wonderland, the theatreâ€™s annual musical production. Itâ€™s an all kidsâ€™ musical theatre show and an opportunity for kids from five to 18 years of age, to get on stage and sing their hearts out. Auditions continue on May 26 and 27 at the loft upstairs at Evergreen Mall from 1 to 3 p.m. Those auditioning should prepare a oneminute a capella song. For more information on this audition call Alison at 250-642-1086 or Johanne at 250-6427088. Peterson will be at the helm of the Sooke Harbour Playersâ€™ Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 23 at 6 p.m. at the Prestige. The gala evening will feature the Sookie Awards to honour the volunteers who make things happen in the

theatre. Peterson said she really wants to open it up to the public, and the awards are for fun, something to get people out to the event. For more information on the Sooke Harbour Players go to: www. sookeharbourplayers. ca

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Country market offers prize draws The Sooke Country Market. which takes places on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the junction of Otter Point and Eustace Roads, is offering a monthly draw to our customers this year. Each month we will feature a different vendor’s product. To enter, ask for an entry form when you come down to market and make a purchase. Limit one entry per market day. We had a late start for this month’s draw, so entry will extend to June 9 for May’s draw. Susan Percival is a self-taught artist who started out painting portraits of her human family members. She soon ran out of new subjects until a friend asked if she would consider painting a portrait of their dogs. After that first portrait Susan was hooked. Having always been an “animal person” she was excited that she had found a way to be creative, meet great new people with their pets, and provide everlasting mementos for people who love their furry friends. Susan lives and works in Sooke and is available to meet folks and their pets at their home or another favourite place. The photo shoot usually lasts an hour and produces a CD of around 100 images. This month’s Sooke Country Market draw is for the photo shoot portion of her services. You will receive a CD of all the photos for your unlimited use.

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One of Susan Percival’s dog portraits. (calendars, T-shirts, mugs and tote bags have been made by previous customers). If you choose to have a painting made from one of the images, a $50 discount on the cost of a painted portrait would apply. Susan can be reached at susanpercival@shaw.ca or www.petportraitsbysusan.com Good luck with this month’s draw! We hope to see folks at market this weekend. There are a lot of greens at the farmers’ stands right now and the vegetables of late spring are starting to trickle

in. Watch for edible pod peas in the next couple of weeks! There are lots of plant starts available at market for your garden. Now is the time to start direct seeding and planting out the heat crops: beans and corn can be direct seeded now, and you should be transplanting your winter and summer squash out, too. This is also a good time to start more salad greens so you have a good supply through the heat of summer. Marika Nagasaka

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SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES YOU MONEY Out of town shops have done a great job convincing us that shopping locally is expensive, but there’s just no evidence to back this up. If you add in travel costs such as gas, parking and time, the overall cost is often much higher.

SHOPPING LOCAL PRESERVES OUR COMMUNITIES Nobody likes losing shops and services in smaller towns and cities - but they don’t equate this to how they spend their money. Local businesses thrive if customers spend locally. So if you want a vibrant town centre where you can socialize and shop - shop locally!

SHOPPING LOCAL RETAINS OUR DISTINCTIVENESS Local businesses help create distinctive shopping experiences and often carry diﬀerent products. This helps to keep traditional local products alive, thus contributing to a town or city’s special unique qualities.

SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES THE ENVIRONMENT Local businesses, which often stock a higher percentage of locally sourced goods and products, often do not require long car or bus rides to get to, helping to reduce our global footprint.

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VITAL VITTLES FREE LUNCH 11:30-1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Church on Murray Rd. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak night 6-7:30 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Meat draw 3:00 P.M. BOTTLE DRIVE Sooke Skating Team is holding a bottle drive from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Sooke elementary school. OLD-TIME BARN DANCE At Edward Milne community school, at 7 p.m. Free admission to Sooke students. POSTIE FOOD DRIVE Food drive outside of Western Foods and Village Food Markets from 9-12 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Blue grass music from 2:30-5 p.m. SHIRLEY FARMERS MARKET From 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park next to the Shirley Community Hall. HONEYBEE AWARENESS DAY From 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery -8150 West Coast Road. CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER Sooke Shukokai Karate tournament for cystic ﬁbrosis from 1 p.m. onward in basement at Sooke Community Hall.

Wed. Thurs. Fri. May 23 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Drop-in ladies darts - 1 p.m. Shufﬂeboard - 6:30 p.m. Nascar Meet and Pick SOOKE HARBOUR TOASTMASTERS MEETING Located at Village Foods meeting room, from 7-8:30 p.m.

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Mon.

Tues.

May 28

May 29

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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Euchre - 7 p.m. Darts - 7:30.

p.m.

At the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA building) 2145 Townsend Road from 10-11:30 a.m. Contact 250.642.5464 for more information.

SHOPPERS 250-642-5229 DRUG MART All Community events which purchase a display ad will now appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. All FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge. Space permitting.

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Tom McPherson LEE MCKAY Lee McKay (Elizabeth Louise) of Sooke, British Columbia passed away at Victoria Hospice on April 30, 2012. Lee was born to Lucie and John Leslie on July 19, 1939 in Saint John, New Brunswick. Cherished wife of 52 years to Ken McKay. Loving mother of Darren (Lori), Jeffery (Karen), Jonathan, Karmin (David Ell) (both deceased), Steven (Liz), Stuart, Darlene Durrad and Derek (Kate). Loving sister of Sonny, David, Jade Belyea (all deceased), Jean Porter and Dot Roberge. Doting Grandmother to Noel, Natasha, Shayne, Gary, Joseph, Ana, Morgan, Ethan, Tristan, Gillian, Ava and Michael. During her life she lived in many places across Canada but the country seaside was her true home. She was an avid reader of books and poetry. Her creative nature was expressed through arts and crafts, photography, drawing, painting and writing stories and poetry. She belonged to many community clubs and gave of her time generously. Many thanks to Dr. Saunders, the nursing and emergency staff at VGH, her home care nurse Michelle, Victoria Hospice andaway everyone involved Tom Cluny McPherson passed suddenley in care. AGeneral memorialHospital service will held15th, in the2012. Sands ather Victoria onbe May Funeral Goldstream SurvivedChapel, by his317 loving wife ofAve. 41 Colwood, years, Ev,on Friday, Maychildren: 18, 2012,Stacey by Pastor(Dana), StephenSarah Swift. Family and his and visitation to start at 11:00 AM with public visitation to Andy, Grandchildren: Nin, Alizabeth, Ryder, begin at 12:00 PM. Service at 1:00 PM with reception to Ayal and SisterstheMarg, Bet follow. In lieuElla. of ďŹ‚owers family (deceased), suggests donations (Bill) and Ida (John) and many nephews and be made to the Victoria Hospice, or, in keeping with nieces andnature, cousins. Please joindoour family for Leeâ€™s giving just go out and a good deed.

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OBITUARY OSWALD JAMES ( JIM ) ROSE April 18, 1932 - May 18, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jim Rose on May 18 - beloved husband, father and grandfather, aka ‘Poppa’. He leaves his wife of ﬁfty years, Lynda, his son Dave, daughter Melanie, son-in-law John Haugland, and grandchildren Brendan, Jordan and Jill. He also leaves his brother Jack (Eleanor) and sister Joyce (Bob) and many nieces and nephews.

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Jim was an employee of DND for over thirty years. During that time some of the activities he enjoyed were coaching hockey and volunteering at Operation Trackshoes. He was also a member of the Sooke Lion’s Club. Retirement gave him more time for gardening and more time with his family, the great love of his life. How would his family describe him? Some of the words would be loving, loyal, courageous, supportive, fun, compassionate, thoughtful, caring. kind, ‘the best Granddad in the whole world’ and ‘He was always there’. To help us celebrate Jim’s life, there will be a memorial service held at the Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Ave. Colwood on Friday May 25, at 2:00 pm. A reception will be held at the same location following the service. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Stigant and the staff of the renal unit at RJH for their compassionate care and support. If people wish, a donation in Jim’s name to the BC Cancer Foundation (Agency of Vancouver Island) #3118 – 2410 Lee Avenue Victoria, BC, V8R 6V5 would be very much appreciated.

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The Sooke Bantam A Boys Fastball Team is fundraising in order to attend the Canadian Westerns in Strathmore Alberta this summer. We are selling seasoned ďŹ re wood, a mixture of Hemlock and Fir for $125 per domestic truck load (no railings) on a pick up, self load basis. Please contact Sandra 642-6412. The players and parents would like to thank Queesto Community Forests for providing this fundraising opportunity.

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National championship awarded to Sooke Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

Sooke has won the bid to host the Long Distance Triathlon National Championship through the Subaru Sooke Triathlon for 2013. During the Sooke Economic Development Commission meeting on May 16, LifeSport -- organizer of the Subaru Sooke Triathlon -announced the bid was accepted by Triathlon Canada. There is an option to host the event consecutively for three years, which would cost an estimated additional $50,000 per year due to factors like sanctioning fees, signage and equipment. “At this time we are not looking for any funding from Sooke,” said Paul Regensburg, LifeSport partner. “We’re hoping not to have to put any financial burden on any of our partners if we can help it.” He said the process is still in the preliminary stages, and LifeSport is currently looking into whether or not the event will be eligible for grants, funding from different levels of government and sponsorships to account for the additional cost. “We are just in that exploratory phase to go out and see what

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The Subaru Sooke Triathlon may grow with the addition of the Long Distance Triathlon National Championships. might be available to the event. “Really the only thing that we’re seeking is support in principle from the District of Sooke,” he said, adding support has already been received from municipal, provincial and federal levels of

government. The bid, which was submitted in December 2011 with approval from council, is also open to other Subaru Western Triathlon Series events organized by LifeSport, namely the Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon and Subaru Vancou-

ver Triathlon. Regensburg stated it would be easier to receive funding for the event in the larger metropolitan cities, but Sooke is the company’s preferred location. “We pushed heavily for Sooke, our bid was based around Sooke,”

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he said. “We think it’s truly a location that can grow over time.” According to numbers extrapolated from eight studies of similar events, the Subaru Sooke Triathlon brings in approximately $1.76 million a year. The projected economic spin

This week we are happy to introduce you to Dexter Heath. Although he is only four years old, he is already one of our “regulars” here at SEAPARC. Dexter has been coming here since 2010 and has tried out many of our programs. He is currently registered in our Doodle Bugs Preschool and his teacher says that he is a true delight. She added that he is very nice to new registrants, is very helpful and shows compassion towards others. Dexter has been taking Taekwondo since last year and now has his yellow stripe. He and his family all agree that his Taekwondo teacher is fabulous and he wants to continue in the sport. He has taken swimming lessons, skating lessons, T-ball and soccer here at SEAPARC as well. His hobbies include riding his bike, skiing, being Spiderman and playing at Whifﬁn Spit. Dexter is starting kindergarten this fall and says that he is a little scared, but looks forward to doing crafts. He loves being a big brother, but doesn't like it when his little sister pulls his hair. When he was asked if there is anywhere in the world that he would like to go; he replied “Osoyoos, so I can see the rattlesnakes”. He plans on being both a “Bird Scientist” and a “Whale Scientist” when he grows up. We think that you will be great at anything you do Dexter, thank you for being our SEAPARC Star of the Week!

off from hosting the national championships is an additional $530,000, bringing the total economic benefit to $2.3 million. Currently, the Sooke Subaru Triathlon has 500 to 600 entrants, and it is projected the national champion-

ship will bring in an additional 100 to 200 athletes each year the event takes place. By the end of three years, it is estimated about 1,000 people will come to Sooke for the large event. Regensburg said the end goal of building the Subaru Sooke Triathlon is to one day go international, and have Sooke host a world championship or world Ironman event. The Subaru Sooke Triathlon currently has three events: The Sprint (500-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and five-kilometre run). The Olympic (1,500metre swim, 40-kilometre bike and 10-kilometre run). The Long Distance, informally known as the half Ironman, (1,900-metre swim, 90-kilometre bike and 21-kilometre run). If the event takes place in Sooke, the Long Distance race would act as the Long Distance Triathlon National Championship, which would be open to everyone. For the past three years, the Long Distance Triathlon National Championship has been held in Magog, Quebec.

WILD WEST COAST SWIM Saturday May 26th 1:00-3:30pm All Ages Welcome Games, Prizes and more REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SEAPARC’s

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Shukokai Karate travels to Port Renfrew Sooke Shukokai Karate (SSK) has been holding Fit4defense sessions for children from Pacheedaht First Nation at the Port Renfrew Recreation Centre. The program started in April and will run until September. Sessions are held every Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The group currently has 11 students. According to Alida Ensil, SSK sensei and co-founder, Fit4defense teaches kids about selfdefence, assertiveness skills and to be aware of surroundings and dan-

Ensil hopes to see the program in local schools.

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Children from Pacheedaht First Nation participate in Fit4defense. gerous situations. “It’s really good to see kids who are timid

to leave with a bit of a voice,” Ensil said. The program is

designed for 10-weeks, but can be altered for smaller sessions.

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Camp Thunderbird holds event for Sookies Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

YMCA’s Camp Thunderbird will be holding a Westshore Community Day event on June 3, specifically geared towards Sooke and area residents. Events throughout the day include: canoeing, archery, hiking, interpretive nature walks, orienteering, frisbee, golf, marshmallow roasting and rock climbing. Tours of the facilities will also be available for those interested in learning more about Camp Thunderbird’s history and programs. Snacks will be provided, but anyone intending to stay for the entire afternoon is advised to bring a packed lunch. According to Peter Gibbs, summer camp program co-ordinator,

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Shukokai club battles cystic fibrosis Donations will go to Great Strides in the Netherlands Sharron Ho Sooke News Mirror

Sooke Shukokai Karate (SSK) will be holding a fundraiser tournament for cystic fibrosis on May 27 in the basement of the Sooke Community Hall from 1 p.m. onward. The Fight For Life! will be an interclub tournament where all the proceeds will go toward Great Strides in the Netherlands to help raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Cystic fibrosis hits close to home for SSK sensei and co-founder, Alida Ensil, whose nephew, currently residing in the Netherlands, has a three-yearold son afflicted with the disease. She participated in the first Great Strides walk in the Holland last year along with family members, and became inspired to become a regular supporter.

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â€˜It does not matter where the research is done, they all work for the same outcome -- finding a cure.â€™ --Alida Ensil Sooke Shukokai Sensei is done, they all work for the same outcome -- finding a cure,â€? she said, via email. â€œI promised my nephew... and founder of the Great Strides in the Netherlands that this portion will go to them.â€? Throughout the afternoon, club members will be competing in Kumite (sparring), Kata (a series of detailed movements and patterns) and team Kata

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for purchase. Funds will mainly be raised by donations, food sales and entrant fees for club members, which are $10 per division. Entrance to the event will be by donation. â€œDepending on how much money is being made, I hope to match it myself so we can send a lot of money off,â€? Ensil said. The Great Strides walk is also held in Can-

ada by Cystic Fibrosis Canada, where individual donors walk and raise pledges for research. The event is the organizationâ€™s largest national fundraising event, and will be held around the nation on the same day as the tournament on May 27. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited life-threatening condition that causes a thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract, making it difficult to breathe and absorb food nutrients.

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