Sooke News Mirror, July 03, 2013

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Wednesday, JULY 3, 2013

Editorial

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Community

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HAPPY CANADA DAY! Celebrations at the Flats anything but flat Canada Day through our lens

Britt Santowski photos

It was a sea of red and white on Canada Day at the Sooke River Campground, with hats and glitter adding to the glory.

Dignitaries, adults, teens and children graced the slightly breezy and gorgeously sunny day.

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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, JULy 3, 2013

Up Sooke

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Residents speak out on bike park Pirjo Raits

Live music

CoMe ouT aNd enjoy a coffee and listen to some live music at the Kemp lake Music Cafe. Music on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m.

IT’S SooKe’S oNly vinyl music cafe. 7875 west Coast road.

musicaL Ride

TICKeTS are oN sale now for the rCMP Musical ride. aug.

17 and 18 at the Saanich Fairgrounds.

Proceeds to lions Club projects.

eveRy Penny counts

your uNwaNTed PeNNIeS can be turned into hard cold cash for a number of charities in Sooke.

The Sooke News Mirror is accepting donations of nonperishable food and pennies for the food bank. drop them off at regular office hours at 6660 Sooke road.

FRee money

STarlIGhT CINeMa aT ed Macgregor Park is seeking someone to run the concession and earn funds for their cause. See page 22 for more information.

Thumbs Up Farewell To STeve arnett who has been with the SNM for 30 years and Frank Kaufman who worked here for seven. Good luck to both.

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The Sooke Community Hall appeared to be fairly equally split between those for and those against a proposed Bike Skills Park on a slope at John Phillips Memorial Park.

An informational open house was held on June 26 to give residents the opportunity to speak out about what they thought of the proposal. About 75 people attended the meeting.

Judd de Vall, representing Alpine Bike Parks, was on hand to explain the plans and answer questions where he could.

He showed videos of other bike parks so the assembled would have some visual idea of what the proposed park would look like and how it would be used.

The park will have medium to large flow trails, cross-country and multi-use trails ranging from easy to difficult as well as a variety of terrains with drops, table tops, berms, hips and other features, The district paid $3,600 for the concept plans.

When asked what would be in there, de Vall answered by saying they had not yet placed features on the trail.

“This is the beginning of a dialogue. We want to know what you think is appropriate or what is not appropriate,” said de Vall.

He was unable to give an idea of how much the park would cost.

Alpine was just doing the concept designs at the start of the process and an economic and feasibility study was part of this. He said there is gas tax money which might be avail-

Pirjo Raits photo

Judd de Vall fielded questions for the community as to the concept plans for the Sooke Bike Skills Park at a meeting held on June 26.

Below, the concept drawings for the park. of riparian areas and trees were voiced.

On the pro side, it was stated that biking was a “phenomenal activity for youth and the pump tracks were the most important part.” The location was central which would be easy to reach even at a young age.

Most people were not against a bike park for kids; they had issues with the location.

One person said they would appreciate if the proponents “would stop playing the kid card” and there were other concerns such as taxes, infraable for park funding.

“The problem is, this sounds like it’s a done deal and I resent it,” said one resident. “A bike skills park is a phenomenal idea but not in that park.”

Reference was made to a 2006 Parks and Trails Master Plan, but what is being proposed now was not in the 2006 plan. The 2006 plan called for walking trails which would be handicapped accessible and primarily for pedestrians.

Issues of protection

structure, sidewalks, etc. all through Sooke.

Parking concerns, use at all hours, noise levels and the importance of supervision were all brought up by various Sooke citizens.

Promotion of fitness and the historical opposition to the boardwalk, Galloping Goose trail, skateboard park, etc. was mentioned. Creating safe spaces for kids was important as not all kids could afford organized sports.

“The key is it has to be a community project,” said de Vall.

Others reiterated that the bike park was in the wrong place and areas such as Harbourview and the Galloping Goose should be utilized and use encouraged as well at the old bike park by SEAPARC. A suggestion of a multiuse trail encircling the entire JPMP was brought up.

Lorna Barry said John Phillips Memorial Park was the last piece of property in the centre of town and it was “our Beacon Hill Park.”

She questioned who would be liable if someone was injured and who was going to pay to maintain the park.

District planner Gerard LeBlanc said

no decision has been made, and only general discussions on the park and the location have been carried out.

He said generally there would be some funding from taxpayer dollars, but the majority of funds would come from grants obtained by the bike club. He said the park was at the first stage, the first concept and they don’t even know if it’s been costed out.

One gentleman said that without supervision at the bike skills park, the insurance and maintenance would “go through the roof.”

Exercise, activities for youth and adults, fitness, increased tourism and getting outdoors were all brought up as reasons to build the bike park.

John Phillips Memorial Park is seven hectares in size and the bike park would take up 1.7 hectares.

Feedback can be sent to the District of Sooke at: http://www. sooke.ca/EN/main/ government/devservices/parks/projects. html#BikeSkills editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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The final June stats are not in yet as this is being completed June 27, 2013.

But… Sooke’s number of sales for the month so far are down by 29% over last year this same time. It takes just over 1.5 times as long to sell a house over June 2012. Interesting though, the average price of the houses selling is up over June 2012.

My thoughts on this is….not so many people entering as first time home buyers, buying up the lower priced houses. We have the “lifestyle” buyers out now. People looking for a larger piece of land, a house with a view or that waterfront property that has a much better sale price, showing buyers are gaining confidence in the market.

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GUTTER CLEANING • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING

Made by hand Randy Welters is one of the many vendors who take part in the weekly Saturday Sooke Country Market. Most of the items for sale are either grown or made in the Sooke area.

The market is located on the corner of Otter Point and Eustace Roads.

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Seniors getting another place of their own Seniors’ Drop-In Centre may share community hall space

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The seniors in Sooke may soon have another place where they can gather for activities, lunches and meetings.

Mayor Wendal Milne stated at council on June 24 that he is working with the seniors and the Sooke Community Association (SCA) to find a way to house the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre in the dining room at the community hall.

Karl Linell, president

of the association, said they offered it to them.

“I think they’re in a bind and have no place to go,” said Linell referring to the seniors.

The Seniors’ Drop-In Centre was previously located on Sooke Road and was the go-to spot for those looking for some interaction, a hot lunch and bingo.

Displaced, the seniors then went to the Sooke firefighters lounge

in the municipal hall where they remained for the past couple of years and with the firefighters wanting the space back, the seniors have been searching for appropriate space.

Linell said the hall is getting run down and the $25,000 grant being applied for will help. The association itself does not have the money to upgrade the dining hall as it has ball

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fields and the hall itself to contend with.

The seniors will be able to use the hall two days per week and will be able to store their equipment there as well.

“At two days a week, they will fit into our program quite well,” said Linell.

Mayor Milne said that there are also other seniors’ Age Friendly grants they can apply for.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO OPERATE CONCESSION For four nights this summer Ed Macgregor Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theatre! The community is invited to bring their families and friends for a night of entertainment featuring some of the most anticipated movies of the year. Admission is by donation.

The District of Sooke is looking for local organizations and/or volunteer groups to operate and benefit from the concession held during the Sooke Starlight Cinema at Ed Macgregor Park. Contact the District of Sooke at (250) 642-1634 or visit www.sooke.ca for more information and submit an application. Applications to operate the concession will be received until July 5, 2013.

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WHEN: Inspect the brake fluid level at every oil change. If the level has fallen below the “low” mark on the fluid reservoir, it usually indicates major brake wear or a leak somewhere in the system; have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that the brake fluid be replaced periodically to flush moisture and contaminants from the system. Every two years is a common interval; check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, JULy 3, 2013

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Police Beat Six-month report Between January and June, the RCMP report the following statistics for their area of service, from East Sooke to Port Renfrew: • Property offences are down 20 percent (13 per cent in Sooke) • Violent crime down 12 per cent (15 per cent in Sooke) • Noise disturbances down 22 percent (13 per cent in Sooke) • Mischief and vandalism down 31 per cent (20 per cent in Sooke) They have received a total of 2,637 calls for service so far this year, 2,064 of which have come from Sooke.

Accidents Wet roads are contributing to accidents.

Drive with extra care when the roads are wet.

June 7 - There was a single vehicle accident on Otter Point Road, in the 2700 block. The call was received at 5:50 a.m. There was approximately $5,000 in damage to the vehicle and the driver suffered nonlife-threatening injuries.

Speed was a factor, compounded by wet

Business owner calls to remove barrier at Townsend Road

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assault, assault with a weapon causing bodily harm, and possession of stolen property (he had tools from a construction site in his car — not the same tools mentioned earlier in the report). When he was apprehended, two pellet guns were seized.

Coleman received a conditional sentence (no jail time) with numerous conditions attached. Conditions include a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. curfew, and he is not allowed alcohol or drugs, and he is not allowed to possess drug paraphernalia. He is allowed to visit the victim, with her consent.

Community Alert The RCMP are warning people about young people going door-todoor offering window cleaning services. In situations where unsolicited services are offered, you need to be wary that it might be an unsavoury character scoping out your residence. Never invite a stranger into your home, and always do reference checks on any contractor.

Britt Santowski photo

Emergency crews attend a vehicle that spun out of control on June 26 on Sooke Road by Coopers Cove. road conditions.

June 13 - A call came in from Muir Creek at approximately 10:30 a.m., although it is estimated that the accident happened at around 2 a.m. A motorist spotted an injured man and called the RCMP. The injured man was driving a car westbound when it rolled off the road and down an embankment. The car, a 1990 BMW, was totalled. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, suffered wrist lacerations. The driver was charged with driv-

ing without due care and attention.

June 26 - The RCMP received a call at 11 a.m. reporting a single vehicle accident.

Gravel and wet road conditions caused her to spin out of control.

Speed was not an issue.

Break and Enter June 12 - A residence in the process of construction was broken into on the night of June 12, and was reported on June 13. The temporary front door was kicked in and some power tools were taken.

Serious Assault

It may be the “dumbest intersection in Sooke” but it was approved and built by District of Sooke council in 2011.

Mary Brooke, a business owner in the Townsend Building, came before the Land Use and Environment Committee on June 17 to present a case for removing the barrier and restrictions for turning on Townsend Road at the Sooke Road intersection.

In outlining her reasons for changing the intersection access, Brooke said the barriers “erode the success of business.”

She stated there were seven businesses who supported her call for change. Other concerns were for safety, although no acci-

NEWS • 5

June 22 - A serious assault was reported on Sooke Road. A driver in a vehicle witnessed an incident taking place in another vehicle. A man, later identified as 34-year-old Dustin Colemartin, was seen striking a female on the head with gun.

When Colemartin pulled over, the witness also pulled over and called 911. Colemartin was charged and kept in jail until his court appearance, which occurred on Tuesday, June 25. He pleaded guilty to three charges:

dents have been reported at this intersection. The crosswalk is only a few metres from the right turn lane off Townsend Road. It is unlit and residents have complained of the difficulty in seeing pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Members of the committee discussed removing the island, reinstating a left turn onto Townsend from Sooke Road and other issues surrounding the intersection.

Chair of the committee Councillor Kevin Pearson said it was indeed a “fairly difficult intersection” and “possibly the dumbest intersection in Sooke.”

Councillor Herb Haldane said there were problems with that

intersection and he said he “didn’t remember them (staff) coming to us.” He said there was no public process. Councillor Maja Tait also stated she did not remember this coming before council.

In the November 14, 2011 minutes from the District of Sooke council meeting, it stated council unanimously agreed to award Jasmine’s Excavating the tender to alter the intersection for $41,949.60. Funding for the intersection upgrade came from ICBC. The LUEC passed a motion to have CAO Gord Howie contact and discuss the issue with the Ministry of Transport and ICBC.

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Blessed as Sooke has been with generations of gifted artists, perhaps none has been more prolific than Captain P W deP Taylor. His watercolours of local scenes grace many walls here and throughout the world.

It was 1921 that “Buck” Taylor, a veteran of World War I, arrived in Sooke with his socialite wife Margaret whom he had met in London, England.

Still on their honeymoon, the young couple purchased 17 acres at what is now the corner of West Coast Road and Grant Road (think Steve Arnett’s place).

He established a purebred dairy herd, shipping milk and cream to Victoria via motor stage.

Interviewed 50 years later, Margaret Taylor spoke of the contrast between her private school background and being “pitchforked into rural life” contending with oil lamps, a woodstove and backyard privy. Back in those days, her husband

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Sooke historian Elida Peers holds one of Taylor’s watercolours donated to the Sooke Region Museum by the Sooke branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. was too busy making a living from the farm to indulge in painting but his keen interest in the community led him into much organizational work, such as establishment of the local Royal Canadian Legion.

In 1926 the couple’s circumstances changed with an inheritance from Britain and a fine three-storey home took shape near Whif-

District of Sooke Implements 48 Hour Building Permits Beginning immediately, the District is implementing a 48 Hour Building Permit application process for one and two family dwellings.

“Under the 2013-2014 Corporate Strategic Plan, Council committed to clarifying, simplifying and streamlining application processes,” said Mayor Milne. “To meet this commitment, the 48 Hour Building Permit

fin Spit, even graced with an elevator. The Taylor daughter, Fiona, grew up to marry a naval officer and live in Ontario, while son Robert became a helicopter pilot flying the Canadian north.

By the 1940s an artist’s palette had replaced farm tools and Buck Taylor began recording the rural scenes around him.

His life connected him

checklist process is one of the many initiatives Council will strive towards creating over the next year.”

The 48 Hour Building Permit process will require the applicant to complete a checklist with their application. Only a complete building permit application will be eligible for processing within a 48 hour time period.The building permit application forms and checklist can be found online at www.sooke.bc” www. sooke.bc or at the muniicpal hall.

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

Upcoming Public Meetings Regular Council Meeting

Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm Finance and Administration Committee Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm Board of Variance Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Mayor’s Public Advisory Panels

The public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room: - Economic Development - Steve Grundy, Chair – 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Arts and Beautification - Brenda Parkinson, Chair – 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Community Health and Social Issues - Nicky Logins, Chair – 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm

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to all aspects of the community and his heart wanted to leave a legacy showing the village’s story. Historic homes and landmarks, secluded lakes dotted with water lilies, a picturesque gnarled tree, breakers rolling in from the Strait, his paint-

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brush recorded them all.

By the 1970s his scenes were legendary, with more than one thousand art sales.

Lying ill with shingles in his later years, he called friends to come and choose one of his remaining works to take home with them.

My choice was Grassy Lake.

His son Robert, the pilot, inheriting his dad’s deft hand with the brush, turned his attention to scenes of flying ducks and geese, and these scenes as well are often hung in Sooke homes. Robert’s interests too, were varied, and he left another community legacy; the establishment known today as Buffy’s started out on the corner as his enterprise.

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From 2003, the fire crew checking out their latest firetruck July 2, 2008: Manor awaits residents The culmination of many years of effort by many people is about to be realized with the completion of Ayre Manor Lodge at the western end of Ayre Road in Sooke.

“We’re just wrapping up the final details,” said Jerry Van Ek, chairman of the Sooke Elderly Citizen’s Housing Society. “We’re hoping to be operating with residents, at the latest, perhaps a week from today.”

July 2, 2003: Council to discuss sewering Sooke Now that an $11.6 million Canada-B.C. Infrastructure Program grant has been received and a full council in in place, the District of Sooke is looking to move ahead with its plans for a proposed $17.4 million community sewer system.

District staff and council hope some important aspects of the project will become a little more clear following a pair of commit-

tee of the whole meetings set for Monday and Tuesday.

Council is using the committee of the whole format to allow for a more relaxed discussion of the topics.

July 1, 1998: New school slated for Sooke The provincial government is expected to announce Thursday that a new $3.5 million elementary school will be built in Sooke.

The school, which will be built on school district property next to Journey middle school, will house 300 students from kindergarten to Grade 5.

The announcement for the new school was greeted by Saseenos elementary school principal Bob Whittet.

Saseenos currently has six portable classrooms to take in a growing number of students.

June 30, 1993: Chevron station gets CRD approval The much-debated Chevron gas station proposal has finally been approved.

The Capital Regional District ended two years of battling over the service station when they granted the

company a development permit June 23 to build a service station at the corner of Sooke and Church Roads.

“I had no option but to pass it through,” regional director Lorna Barry said. “The property was theirs and it was designated commercial.

The development faced resistance over drainage concerns and its suitability in the area.

ways have wireless coverage,” said Telus’ Shawn Hall.

However, those communication gaps could be closed moving forward, he signalled.

“We have no current plans to add additional wireless coverage along this very rural road, but will keep it in mind as we plan in future years.”

Hall and B.C.’s paramedics brass reinforced statements made in a recent article on

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Telus officials are cautioning folks traveling the Pacific Marine Circle Route that cellphone reception could be poor between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew.

“The public should be aware that while we are investing billions of dollars in new service across B.C., not all rural high-

poor circle-route reception: that despite personal cell phone gaps, ambulance communications are reliable.

“Emergency officials have access to radio systems and satellite radios not dependent on our wireless network, and will continue to use them, just as they do in other rural areas without wireless service,” Hall said, recommending GPS systems for back-country adventures.

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One dirty little town Let’s face it. We have dishevelled, mismatched sidewalks that range from brightly painted cement dividers squished on the edge of the road, to lovely meandering sidewalks that begin and end with a storefront, and ignore the well-trodden path. Yes, Sooke can really benefit from some beautification.

Using the sidewalks as a metaphor, there have been sporadic attempts peppered throughout the town in an attempt to make it more attractive. A nice wood sign here, a lovely and very functional bike rack there, and a smattering of hanging plants here and there.

Nature also does her bit, especially in the summer. The We should trees (the ones that we have not chopped down) are full do what we plush. The glorious view can to pretty and of the ocean ... well, okay, that this place up can use a bit of work too.

Other towns have done it. Langford, for instance, has gone from a neighbourhood where broken cars were stored on front lawns to a desirable destination for tourists, families and seniors.

Clearly, a total revamp of our town is needed. The problem with that is the cost. We need big dollars to fix this mess. Taxes in Sooke have sky-rocketed over the past decade, due to the Big Tax Trickledown. The Feds balance budgets by transferring costs to the provinces. The provinces in turn have passed along expenses to the Municipalities. And so what minuscule “savings” we see in our taxes, we pay massively out of pocket instead.

And I for one am feeling taxed to death.

So my modest proposal is this. Let’s contribute to picking up the growing bits of garbage on the ground. Let’s continue being kind and polite to each other. Filling our hands (with litter) and warming our hearts (with kindness) is an inexpensive yet significant start.

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BC Views by Tom Fletcher

Cark resumes Campbell Arrogance VICTORIA – Call it the Beach Blanket Budget.

Despite having to campaign once again to win a seat in a byelection, Premier Christy Clark has ordered the legislature to sit without her through most of July to pass the budget that was tabled before the election.

This rare summer session ensures a couple of things. First, there will be less time for real financial results to contradict the rosy predictions made

by Finance Minister Mike de Jong in February.

Second, it ensures that there will be minimum public attention paid to the deliberations, as people focus on their summer vacations and put the business of running the province aside again.

B.C. Liberal house leader Mike de Jong insists there has been no decision made on whether the legislature will sit again in the fall.

The standard schedule, put in place under former premier Gordon Campbell, calls for MLAs to assemble in October and November, to consider legislation, after a spring devoted to the budget and ministry spending.

This was a serious reform that went along with four-year scheduled elections. But Campbell soon abandoned this noble approach, with fall sessions dwindling to a few days to deal with urgent issues or disappearing altogether.

I expected Clark to reverse that after she led the party to victory in May and consigned the Campbell

era to the history books. Open, accountable government and all that.

So why the summer session?

I’m inclined to agree with NDP house leader John Horgan, who meets privately with de Jong in his role of government house leader to thrash out schedules. Here’s Horgan’s message to Clark and her government as he emerged from the latest meeting: “You ran on a platform that you claimed you were ready to implement. And what we’re getting instead is,‘let’s jam ’em in here while the media’s on holidays, while people are at the beach thinking about other things.We’ll pass our bogus budget and then we’ll see you in February’.”

Is the budget accurate, or “bogus,” or somewhere in between? They’re always projections, so that can’t be determined until next year. But the proposal to keep the increase in overall spending to less than two per cent, with nearly all the increase going to health and education, is difficult to accept.

During his time, Campbell topped the Fraser Institute’s ranking of most fiscally responsible premiers, limiting spending growth to 4.4 per cent.

During those same years, average provincial economic growth was only 4.1 per cent, meaning that under the supposedly tight-fisted, tax-cutting Campbell, government continued to grow to more than 20 per cent of gross domestic product.

Clark has indicated several times

since her surprise election win that she intends to make government smaller.That’s the difference between her “core review” of government programs and the one conducted by Campbell in the painful first years of his mandate.

This is why I mentioned last week that one of the more significant instructions given to Clark’s cabinet ministers was to examine turning the Liquor Distribution Branch into a separate corporation with its own board of directors.

That in itself may slightly increases the size of government. But it could be a preliminary step to selling the whole thing off and reducing the government’s role to taxing and regulating booze sales.

You can imagine how that would go over with the NDP,with former liquor store union boss George Heyman among the loudest opposition MLAs. This is the kind of change that should be debated in public, not by press release.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS • 9

We asked: How will you be coping with the heat wave?

By jumping in the ocean and doing lots of fishing at Point No Point.

I will cool down with beer and head to Tofino to surf.

Let’s get back on track. Dog parks, bike skills parks, more liabilities?

During our incorporation discussions, we were warned that because the local government is so available we would be inundated with requests and we needed to be firm to hold to our budget and not be swayed.

During OCP deliberations, the community, including the youth, spoke loud and clear that they loved that we were close to nature and the wonderful forests and beaches around us. The biggest concern was the lack of infrastructure, i.e. proper sidewalks and and insufficient road network downtown and the need for a bowling alley.

Council needs to remain vigilant and focused. Let’s get our house in order, i.e., focus on transportation and sidewalks. Yes, some people cycle, but the reality is that we have a highway, which is not safe.

Teaching our youth fiscal responsibility is paramount. It would be more responsible for us to encourage our children to make their own fun and projects and supervise where necessary. Seek out the adventurousness in our children and ourselves.

Parents, pull yourself off the couch and computers and phones. It irks me to see parents

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Get back to basics

With plenty of sun lotion.

Corinne and Marcel Labelle Sooke

letters

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Lorne Christensen, left, and RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Wright have a chat while looking at the new BC Provincial Police exhibit at the Sooke Region Museum.The museum has many exhibits, including one on beaches, of interest to locals and visitors. texting on their phones while their children are at play and seeking approval for some great feat they have accomplished i.e., jumping off a play structure. Parents need to get connected with their kids and by taxpayers paying for more play centres is not the answer.

We have a skateboard park, ice arena, swimming pool, ball and soccer parks, neighbourhood parks, cycling and hiking (easy and challenging) a boardwalk to fish and hike to as well. Unfortunately some of these areas are used by some

for unsavoury behaviour. We also have easy access to beaches and forests. We have world destination parks. Use them. Your tax dollars already pay for them.

Support what we have.

Support the Sooke Community Association in their efforts over the years to build and maintain ball parks, community hall and campgrounds for families.

John Philips Memorial Park is eye candy as well as a lovely park to walk or cycle through.

If you want to enjoy it more, help out by raising money for benches

We'll love it!

Drinking fluids, sitting in the shade and enjoying it.

and picnic tables. Kind regards to all who love where we live.

Ellen Lewers Sooke

Salmon lab removed I am very sorry to inform you that the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE), the political organization made up of 178 international animal health bureaucrats, has voted to remove the “reference lab” status from the lab I am using in Canada to research European salmon

viruses. This was predicted by lawyer Greg McDade a year and half ago in the Cohen Commission. It was that obvious a course of action.

I find this appalling. I feel it is in the best interests of the people of the eastern North Pacific, that the research underway by the Kibenge lab be allowed to continue so that the findings are published in peerreviewed journals and judged by scientists, not just bureaucrats.

It is my view we have a limited window of opportunity to stop ISA virus from going epidemic here as it has elsewhere, including eastern Canada currently.

Unless people speak up now, I feel certain the heavy hand of government will suppress this work entirely. The lab is currently still operating, but I think it needs our support.

Please note the action items at the end of this blog and thank you to the First Nation communities that have already written to Can-

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Cont’d from page 9 ada and the OIE making it clear they have samples in the Kibenge lab that they expect to be fully processed and reported on. http://alexandramorton.typepad.com/alexandra_morton Alexandra Morton Broughton Archipaligo

Boat launch mess irks I would like to express my disgust towards the public boat launch and how it might become a private enterprise for others, all paid for by Sooke taxpayers. The most recent suggestions being entertained by council border on being illegal if this publicly funded project becomes a cash cow for a few private citizens.

‘Suggestion two’ would give 65 percent of the revenues to a private company and only 10 percent to the very people who paid for it. We paid close to two million dollars for a public boat launch which is now going to be privately run. That’s just wrong. We paid for the launch, why should we pay more and why should we give it to a complete stranger? (By stranger I am referring to the privately numbered company.)

The boat launch has been riddled with hap-hazard planning and bogus deals from the get-go. Right away council gave up some of the purchased land to the Prestige Hotel. It took a local fisherman to make council aware of the fact that the original launch design would require users to back their boats all the way down from the top of West Coast Rd. because there was no

letters turning room at the bottom. The launch was half built before this was discovered.

I would love to know how much that screw up cost Sooke taxpayers to fix.

When the launch first opened, everyone was using it and as a result, launching revenues dropped at Jock’s Dock next door. Mayor Milne said that the district is not in the business of crippling other local merchants so it was decided that Jock’s Dock would receive the public launch revenues to supplement their losses. I don’t think the Mayor or most of the people of Sooke realize that it was the Jock’s Dock family that sold Sooke the public boat launch property for almost a million dollars. If you own a burger joint and Mcdonalds wants to buy your parking lot.....what do you think is going to happen? That’s right, they are going to build a burger joint right next to you. I believe this was transparent to all parties right from the start.

Councillor Rick Kasper has gone on the record saying, “We never said the launch was going to be free.”

Well councillor, you never said it was going to cost to use it either, nor did any mayor or councillor of the day when the launch was announced.

The end of the launch dock was supposed to be for float planes in an effort to boost tourism but it seems all of that space is being used by the rescue society and their boats. Let me be clear that I am all for their boats and the life-saving services they offer us, but we were told it was for

float planes. I had a friend from Chilliwack come here last year with his float plane. We were to have lunch at the Prestige Hotel but instead he had to land at Sunny Shores and then find his way to the Hotel. The launch has no fish cleaning station or scale and no trailer wash-down but the rescue society has water plumbed down to its building for their use.

Where are the amenities we were promised?

There is a sani-pump out station on the float plane dock but most boats that have holding tanks are usually large and require space to pull in. Space that isn’t there when rescue boats and rotten logs are at the end of the dock.

There’s lots of talk about how fisherman have to comply with the launch fees and rules but nothing is being done about the smart cars that park in 46’ truck and trailer spots. Why are we being beat up yet the hotel users are not?

In my opinion the only solution for the launch fees and who gets them should be one where the District receives just enough to run and maintain the launch on their own and the rest goes towards the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society. They are the ones who put Sooke on the map by stocking our waters with millions of salmon that we all enjoy and benefit from as a community.

I refuse to pay for launch fees that go towards any scenario other than this. If you want my 10 bucks for launching under any other circumstances, go get it from Janet Evans and the council of the day.

Quinn Pearson Sooke

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Ida Gray and Carol Harding are among the longest Whiffin spit walkers in our community. two vibrant beautiful women, who have graced our community in numerous ways over the past 40 years. they both share a little sunshine with everyone they meet along the way.

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Community

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER...

...and here’s what you can do about it

With the kids newly out of school and summer nipping at our heels, parents can always benefit from a list of local low- to no-cost family activities available in Sooke this summer.

Organized activities are available through SEAPARC and the Sooke Family Resource Society. Following is a calendar of many of the events available locally for low or no cost.

Things to do this summer

join Ellen and Yvonne for their first-ever program featuring famous, masked crusaders. For ages 6-9 (approx). Registration required. (250) 642-3022.

August 1 Sooke Library: If you’re a pirate and you know it, say “Aaaargh.” 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Join Dave’s band of pirates and they seize the library for a high seas adventure. For ages 6-9 (approx). Registration required. (250) 6423022.

August 3 Starlight cinema at Ed Mcgregor Park. Movie TBA. Admission is by donation. This event gives families an evening of entertainment watching a movie under the stars.

Shows will be held at sunset (about 9:15 pm).

August 6-9 SEAPARC Pool Shipwrecked — Batten down the hatches … the pirates have arrived and are taking over the pool for a week of havoc and games. Walk the plank or try our barrel role.

August 8 Sooke Library: Prepare for takeoff. 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. If you love planes, spaceships and rockets, this story time is for you.

For ages 3-5 (approx).

Registration required.

(250) 642-3022.

August 10 Starlight cinema at Ed Mcgregor Park. Movie TBA. Admission is by donation. This event gives families an evening of entertainment watching a movie under the stars. Shows will be held at sunset (about 9:15 pm).

August 12-16 SEAPARC Pool Treasure Hunters — Could it be that you have found gold and jewels or just fakes that the SEAPARC staff have planted? You’ll just have to come and see for yourself… This week will be hunting for treasure and hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to take some home with you!

July 2-5 SEAPARC Pool Beach Party: Surf’s up at SEAPARC! Join us all this week for Hawaiian style games and contests including hula dancing, limbo, coconut bowling and more. Dress up in your best grass skirt and lei to get in the Hawaiian spirit.

July 8-12 SEAPARC Pool Into the Wild: This week’s SEAPARC theme is based on surviving in the wild! We will build rafts and practice survival swimming skills.

Britt Santowski photo July 11 Sooke Library. Students gearing up to jump for joy. Back: Ike, Jack, Daniel, Gemini and Paige; Extreme Science Fun, front: Ariah, Molly and Katy. One, two ...

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Enjoy chemical reactions, electrifying demos, and bubbling fun.

To register, call 250-642-3022.

July 12 Starlight cinema at Ed Mcgregor Park. Movie “The Croods.” Admission is by donation. This event gives families an evening of entertainment watching a movie ... three! under the stars. Shows will be held at sunset 10:30 to (about 9:15 pm).

July 13 Sooke Sk8/ 11:30 AM. Turn old ties, BMX Jam at the Sooke toys and other trash into Shows will be held at Sk8 Park (Throupe new treasures in this sunset (about 9:15 pm).

July 27 Sooke Library: pass, or $15 for a Road), 12 - 4 p.m.; regis- hands-on workshop. For tration at 11 a.m. There ages 6 and up; registra- Hundreds of years in show pass). An afterwill be Music, Food, tion required. (250) 642- the making: An exciting noon of fun at Sooke journey through Sooke’s Fine Arts. The afternoon skateboarding and of 3022.

July 18, Sooke Chil- history. 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. will be filled with crafts, course lots of prizes!

The competition is open dren’s Garden Club This is an all-ages, fam- activities, entertainment for all ages and abilities. meeting. Contact Anne ily activity. Registration and prizes especially Entry fee is $10.00. Hel- for more information: required. (250) 642-3022. designed for children July 29 - Aug 2 under 12 years of age. mets are required. For aboquist@shaw.ca July 30 Artz4Youth July 22-26 SEAPARC SEAPARC Pool Super more information phone SEAPARC Leisure Com- Pool Down the Rabbit Kids and Super Heroes. Sooke Fine Arts Show Hole — Follow the white Do you think you got 4-7p.m. This is a chance plex: 250-642-8000.

July 15-19 SEAPARC rabbit through Alice’s what it takes to be a to enjoy the next generaPool Explorers — Ven- pool wonderland. Watch superhero? Try our test- tion of talented young ture to SEAPARC and out for the Queen of ing challenges in the musicians. Live perfortake a wade through Hearts and her castle, pool and find out what mances begin at 6:30pm, and food will be availthe pool. Find the hid- and don’t be late for the your super powers are! able for purchase onden map and the secret tea party with the Mad July 30 Artz4Kids, site. Admission is just $2 destinations by follow- Hatter. Lots of adventure Sooke Fine Arts Show for all ages after 4 p.m. ing all the clues. Lots of to be had!

July 30 Sooke Library: July 23 Sooke Library: 2-4p.m. Admission is surprises along the way!

July 16 Sooke Library. Farmer Dave’s Sto- free for children 12 Up up and away! Calling Butterflies and Lady- rytime. 10:30 - 11:15. and under; however, all superheros. 11 - 11:45 bugs: A Storytime That Farmer Dave invites you they must be accompa- a.m. Come in costume as Will Take You Away at to a special story time nied by an adult (tick- your favourite superhero the library, 10:30 to 11:15 filled with exciting ani- ets are $8 for a one-day (or make one up!) and AM. Dress up as your mal tales, a puppet show favourite flying critter and more. For ages 3 for a special storytime 5 (approx), registration Online Resources filled with stories, songs, required. (250) 642-3022. Sooke Family Resource Society http://www.sfrs.ca/ July 26 Starlight cin- Sooke Library http://virl.bc.ca/branches/sooke crafts, and lots of fun!

For approximately ages ema at Ed Mcgregor Sooke Region Literacy Project http://www.sookewestshoreliteracy.ca/literacy/ 3-5 years; registration Park. Movie TBA. Admis- Sooke Region Resources http://www.sookeregionresources.com/ required. (250) 642-3022. sion is by donation. This SEAPARC http://www.crd.bc.ca/seaparc/ July 18 Sooke Library. event gives families an Sooke Families http://sookefamilies.com/ Upcycle! Clever and Cre- evening of entertain- Sooke Fine Arts Show http://sookefinearts.com/ ative Ways to Reuse Your ment watching a movie Beaches and Parks in the Sooke area http://sooke.org/parks/ Old “Stuff” at the library, under the stars.

August 13 Sooke Library: Summer reading club wrap-up. 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at SEAPARC. Join us for a puppet show and a reading club wrap-up. Everyone welcome. Registration required. (250) 6423022.

August 19-23 SEAPARC Pool Gamesapalooza — Face paints and team chants! A giant game of capture the flag in the pool! Get fired up for a swim with all your favourite pool games.

Ultimate tube tag in the shallow end, and try your luck with diving board basketball!

August 26-30 SEAPARC Pool Best of the Best — The end of summer is near but that’s no reason to be blue. SEAPARC will end the summer with a bang!

Fun and games galore,

slip in sliding, water balloon toss and picnic games are not to be missed!

Beaches & Parks

Following are a few of the local gems, ideal for a family picnic, a swim or a hike. See the “Online Resources” section below for links.

• Ayum Creek waterfront

• Galloping Goose Trail • East Sooke Park • Sooke River Flats • Sooke River Campground • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park • Gordon’s Beach • Ed Macgregor Park • Whiffin Spit Beach • French Beach • Kemp Lake • China Beach

All summer long SEAPARC

Thursday Twoonie Swim, from noon to 1p.m.

Swim for only $2 per person, children under fouryears-of-age swim for free.

SEAPARC also offers a Liesure for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) program, a subsidized program for lower income families. To be eligible, applicants need to be under the 2013 income threshold as defined by Statistics Canada. For a household of one, that’s $20,065; two is $24,978; three is is$30,707; and four is $37,707. If you have more than four members in your household, please call SEAPARC at 250-642-8000 for information. Members of the L.I.F.E. program are offered fee reductions of 50%, up to a value of $50 per quarter, and free dropin admissions. Applications can be picked up at SEAPARC. Larry Hutchings, the SEAPARC manager, says that hardship applications are also taken and considered on a case by case basis.

“We find a way,” says Hutchings.

If you have any question or require more information, call SEAPARC at 250-642-8000.

Sooke Family Resource Society

Toy Library The Society has a Toy Library, available to people with a Family Membership. The library has toys and theme bins suitable for children ages birth to 10 years. Library membership is an affordable and fun way for families to try out big toys before buying, and for offering new and interesting experiences for your children. Fees are $30 per family for a one year membership.

Clothing Exchange and Resource Library Clothes, household furniture and accessories, baby supplies (such as furniture, safety items, food, and diapers), etc. are all available as they are donated by others in the Community! Our wonderful Volunteer keeps things up-to-date for the seasons, checked for good quality, and sorted by children’s age groups, men’s, and women’s sections. A small section of items are available at a very low cost to help support the Clothing Exchange. Exchange hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am – 2:00pm.

Sooke Library

The Library always has a calendar of activities and events. Contact them to find out what’s available and how to register. 250-642-3022.

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The Sooke News Mirror loves to travel.

Take a copy and send us a photo of you holding it somewhere you’ve travelled to and we will print as space permits. Send your good quality jpeg photo to: editor@ sookenewsmirror. com left is a photo of Christien Shipto n the Sooke Mirr holding or on a trip to San dieg o.

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BC Summer Reading Club 2013: Up, Up and Away! reading-tracking kit, that encourages children to read, record Sooke News Mirror their reading, and redeem T h i s rewards. In summer, addition, kids in the Sooke Sooke can Library will take to also host the skies, special famvoyage ily-oriented through events in space, July and and follow August. July authors begins with to other an Extreme worlds.

As a Britt Santowski photo Science Fun! s u m m e r Librarian Adrienne Wass Reading Club program reads to Madelyn Levay. kick-off, a Butterflies initiated by the Vancouver Island and Ladybug Day, a sesRegional Library, the sion on how to Upcycle, Sooke museum invites special storytime with kids of all ages to join Farmer Dave, a backthe fun by participating ward glance at the hisin this year’s B.C. Sum- tory of Sooke, and a mer Reading Club: Up, special superheroes event. August features Up and Away!

The club offers a fearsome pirates, rocket

Britt Santowski

ships and a club wrapup party at SEAPARC. Sign-up is free and can be done online anytime by visiting http:// virl.bc.ca/kids/booksstories/summer-reading-club. Kids receive a special kit to keep track of their reading. If they complete their reading log they are awarded a collectible medal.

The Club helps to maintain or improve

reading skills while school is out by motivating kids to read regularly (or be read to). It makes reading fun, too, by inviting kids to read what they want. The expert staff at the Sooke Library Branch can help kids find just what they like, whether it’s a print book, audiobook, eBook, or magazine.

Summer Reading Club reaches more than

85,000 children throughout B.C. every summer and is sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association, with funding assistance from Libraries and Literacy, Ministry of Education.

For more information, call the Sooke library Branch at 250-642-3022, or visit the VIRL website at: www.virl.bc.ca.

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Open Face Hot Beef n Turkey Sandwich for $8.50 Hamburgers and Smokies also available

SOOKE LEGION

GOLF TOURNEY & DINNER July 14, at DeMamial Creek Par 3

Time TBA Golf Dinner $32.00 Dinner $12.00 (Steak or Chicken Dinner) As this is just a fun Golf Tournament, there will not be any prizes awarded PLEASE NOTE: Ther Lil Budde Tournament will be held in Septermber with all the useal przes etc.

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The Great Canadian — and Sooke River — Raft Race

Arr Billy... ...whatcha sailing at the Sooke River Raft Race?

Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

At four p.m. on Canada Day Monday, seven teams took to their paddles and homemade rafts to race on the wicked rapids of the great Sooke River in the annual Raft Race, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sooke.

With only half their crew (reportedly the “other half” hunkered down at the ba-arr), the 007 Pirates (below) managed to steal a solid win, coming in first place.

The Island Swimmers (right, bottom), boosted with their powerful kickers, glided into second place.

Taking an easy third was WestCo (right), also looking rather pirate-esque.

Best Decorated went to the Jolly Readers (beneath WestCo).

Best Design was awarded to Shark Bait (beneath Jolly Readers).

Best Dressed went to Adrenaline — who were quickly renamed the Swimming Sombreros (bottom right) when their boat fell apart after the first corner, and they swam their way to a noble finish, pushing their boat in front of them.

Britt Santowski photos

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Shirley needs money for a facelift

Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

Shirley’s Community Hall is looking for a fresh front. They want

to install a new fence of rustic West Coast design along with a gate, flag pole and upgraded gardens. To do this, they need to

raise a total of $1,500.

They already have $200 in the coffer.

A part of their fundraising effort is coming from a garage sale

they will be hosting in tandem with their regular Sunday Market. It is slated to run on Sunday, July 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Peo-

ple who want to liberate the “piles of stuff” from their garages (or basements) can book a table for $15. These funds will go towards the upgrade. Sellers keep the proceeds of their own sales.

The aspiration, says the Christopher Lucas, the vice president of the community hall and farmers market curator, is to finish the fence before Shirley Days in mid- August.

If you want to book a garage sale table or donate to the community hall upgrade, you can contact Mr. Lucas directly at 250-900-8817 (yes, that is a local number).

What’s happening at John Muir?

At John Muir we had Fun Day on June 21 and we are going to Ella Beach on June 26.

This week we also went to Aylard Farm. So in June we are very busy!

Our Grade 5 Good-bye Assembly in Tuesday, June 25.

The Interview

Today at John Muir we interviewed our EA, Ms. Vowles.

She said her favourite thing to do at John Muir is see kids learn.

She loves working at John Muir and working with all the staff.

Fun Day

Every year our principal\vice principal create a fun day for all the students that includes: Lots of fun games and stations, hence the name of the event!

And lots of joy to all the students participating in this lovely event.

Beach Day

Every year in our school puts together a great activity before the end of the year for all the students. We all get together and get our shovels and buckets and go to the beach! We get see all the sea life and stay in the beautiful

sunshine. If you want to join us bring your sun screen and sand tools and come along with us on June 26! John Muir is awesome!

Bernice Jean Louise Thompson 1927 – 2013

LOCATION CHANGED: We have changed the location for the gathering to the Sooke Museum, corner of Phillips Road and Sooke Road, on Mom’s birthday, July 13, 2013. A small service to begin at 12:00 to share memories and stories of this wonderful lady, refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bernice’s memory to the Sooke Region Museum.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 24, 2013, at the age of 85 at Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, John (1996) and sons, Ronald (1966) and Herbert (1987). She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Dimas), David (Karen), Donald (Pam), and Robert (Leanne) and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Bernice was born on the family farm in Theodore, Saskatchewan, in 1927. She met her husband John in Saskatoon and married on November 4, 1947. They moved to Sudbury, Ontario where they made many friends and then to Sooke, BC in 1966 where they lived their remaining years together. Bernice was an active community member working with local groups such as Meals on Wheels, Mother’s Union and was a lifetime member of the Sooke Museum. She was a long standing member of the Sooke Anglican Church. Mom kept her faith in God until she passed away.

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What’s Up in Sooke

This Week

Thurs. Fri. July 4

July 5

Free Community Adult Walking Group. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m.

Preregistration required.

Call 250-642-8000 for info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m.

Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church Murray Road. All welcome.

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$12 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m.

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SOOKE FAMILY RESOURCE SERVICES

BABY TALK 2013

SOOKE FAMILY RESOURCE SERVICES

July 6

Meat draw 3 p.m.

Drop-in jam session 6 p.m.

SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET Every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Otter Point Road, across from Eustace Road.

Live music and some cheesecake! 6-9 p.m.

SUGAR & SPICE La Petite Boutique is hosting a free fashion show, fundraising for the Sooke Food Bank 6-9 p.m.

July 7

Sunday breakfast brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome.

SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETY

Help grow food for the foodbank at Sunriver Community Garden. Sun & Wed 1 - 4 p.m.

July 8

Parent and Tot DropIn 9:30-11:00. 2145 Townsend. (250) 6425152 for info.

CALLING ALL QUILTERS Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call 250-642-2484 for info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 7:00 p.m.

ZENWEST OPEN HOUSE Zenwest Open House, 4970 Naigle Rd 7p.m.

Free, open to all.

July 9

Early literacy, at the Sooke Library. 10 to 11:30 a.m.

SEAPARC

Free Community Adult Walking Group. 10-11 a.m. Call 250-642-8000.

Preregistration required.

YOUTH CLINIC

4-7 p.m. Youth Clinic (1325), 1300-6660 Sooke Rd, Family Medical Clinic.

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Sooke Dog Club, Tues nights info 250-642-7667.

KNITTING CIRCLE

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.

SHOPPERS 250-642-5229

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE: THURSDAY @ 3PM Items for Community Calendar must be non-commercial and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.

Sooke Public Library, 6:30–8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-6423022.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Pool League 7 p.m.

July 10

Parent Discussion Group 9:30-11:00. 2145 Townsend. (250) 6425152 for info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NASCAR meet & pick 7 p.m.

TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7p.m. For information, call Allan at 642-7520.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle Depot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COPS FOR CANCER Art Show Fundraiser July 13th + 14th, 10am-4pm

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS The Estate of Josephine Agnes Jackson, deceased All persons having claims in respect of Josephine Jackson formerly of 952 Arm Street Esquimalt BC are required to send full particulars of such claims to Paul Jackson, Executor at 915 Esslinger Road Parksville BC V9P 2R1 on or before July 26th, 2013

COMING EVENTS ATTENTION SOOKE AREA ARTISTS AND GALLERY OWNERS The Sooke Community Arts Council is updating our information directory brochure, which will be used to, promote local artists and galleries. To be included, contact Marion DesRochers at 250-642-6411 or email sookeart@shaw.ca.

Deadline for submission: July 12, 2013

INFORMATION CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661.

DID YOU KNOW? For over 100 years, BBB has helped people make smarter buying decisions. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at: www.blackpress.ca.

You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.

SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, , 1585 O’Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184.

BEECHER BAY 1ST NATION July 6, 2013 Swap & Shop 4901 East Sooke Road Sellers Costs 1 Bay Non-Perishable Food 9am- 2pm Contact Evelyn

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778-679-2538

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH Drink & Snack Vending Business Route.

Complete Training. Small Investment required. 1-888-979VEND(8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES COUNSELLOR - North Island Survivors’ Healing Society, Campbell River, professional trauma & abuse counselling, 14hr/wk contract with expansion and renewal potential, apply through contact@nishs.ca

CanScribe Education

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

INFORMATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

LEGAL SERVICES

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

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MUSIC LESSONS

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LEMARE LAKE LOGGING is looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic and fast paced team. The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of payroll processing. To be considered for this position you must have strong organization and time management skills, good attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, be proficient with MS Office and possess some basic accounting knowledge.

Previous payroll experience is an asset.

Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email hr@lemare.ca.

Closing date: July 11, 2013.

MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment.

Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred.

Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team.

Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

POINT NO Point Resort requires energetic Housekeeper/Hot Tub maintenanced person. Required Immediately.

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INFORMATION

To The Sooke Teachers' Association Scholarship Winners: Marian Griffin Peter Stones Alexandra Haupt Dylan Johnson Lydia Young Charisten -Jacqueline Brooks

With Katrina, Gary or Matt at Kemp Lake Music Cafe All Ages All Levels

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

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EXPANDING PIPELINE Company in Central Alberta requires Class 1 Winch Truck Operators and Heavy Equipment Technicians experienced in truck, trailer and off road equipment repair. Fax resume to: 403-507-2766. Attention: Phil Dunn.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

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INSURANCE

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

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Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you?

U&I type moving with covered pick-up truck.

Ed & Faye 250-642-2398

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

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Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

RENTALS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LESSONS/TRAINING

COTTAGES

SOOKE DOG Club, classes starting July9-Aug13. Puppy, Obedience and Rally. Call 250-642-7667 to register

SOOKE 2 BR Waterfront Log Cottage.

Beautiful Ocean views, furn/unfurn, $1000. + utilities. N/S. Avail July1st.

OAP Discount. 250-642-2015

BRAD’S HOME CARE Quality with competitive prices for all your home needs. *Installation and repairs of decks, fences *Minor plumbing and electric Ticketed in municipal water, sewer w/exp in carpentry & an eye for curb appeal.

Senior & new referral discount.

One call does it all.

778-679-4724

HOME REPAIRS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

250-642-5163

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

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DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

SOOKE MOVING AND STORAGE Heated indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. outdoor storage available.

Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577 www.sookemovingandstorage.com

PAINTING DAN KITEL Painting

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RECREATION

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REAL ESTATE

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SUITES, UPPER 3 BED, 2 Bath, $1600 utils. incl’d. Avail. Aug. 1st. 250888-3176 3 BR suite in Sooke for rent, fp, deck, close to parks $1100 + utilities. 250-213-3428.

TRANSPORTATION

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AUTO FINANCING A1 AUTO Loans. Good, bad or no credit - no problem. We help with rebuilding credit and also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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J.N. PAINTING ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING AND DRYWALL REPAIRS

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Renovations

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Roofing, Framing, Drywall, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks

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Take fantastic photos for the fall fair Composition: Think The Photo Section about what to leave of the Sooke Fall Fair is in and out of your breaking its own rules photo. Avoid includthis year. To help celing miscellaneous eleebrate the fair’s 100th ments which distract anniversary, the Photo from your main subSection will accept phoject, unless clutter is tos shot in any year, not the subject of your just within the past two photo.

Emphasize years as the rules noryour main subject, mally require. whether by positionAlthough the fair began ing (centered or drain 1913, the Photo Section matically off-centre) was not introduced until or by size (large, fill 1985. Despite its youth the frame, or conin comparison with other trast very large and more traditional sections very small subjects). of the fair, the Photo SecNotice the amount tion has grown tremenof space around the dously, especially with Submitted photo the development of digi- Vern Moore, long-time Photo Section Head, at the 2012 Fair subject and frame the photo to be well baltal photography. Participation reached a peak in 2007 at over 500 photos anced. For example, don’t position a face in the entered in the Adult Section. The competition is middle of the frame with too much space above always friendly but also keen, and the quality in the head. Reduce distracting irrelevant objects.

The common error of a telephone pole or other some years has been superb.

Besides ribbons, 11 awards will be given, includ- unintended object sticking up from a subject’s ing trophies, medallions and cash prizes. The head can be avoided by noticing that it’s there, Keeper Trophy as usual will be awarded to the shifting the position of the subject or the position collage or composite (class 06-C-6) which best of the camera.

The “rule of thirds” is a helpful guideline used illustrates this year’s theme: “Sooke Fall Fair, Our First 100 Years.” What have been some of your in art and photography. Mentally divide the frame favourite moments at the fair? Dig through your into three parts horizontally and vertically, sort files and put together a collage about the history of like a tic-tac-toe crosshatch. Try to position of the fair, or the history of agriculture and rural important elements (such as horizons or eyes on a face) on or near the imaginary lines and where life in Sooke.

Consider entering in some of the many other the lines intersect. For example, in land and seaclasses. These include Sunrise or Sunset, Patterns scapes, if the horizon is in the middle of the frame, or Textures, Flowers and Plants, People, Child- the image tends to be static and less interesting hood, Animals, Machines, Architecture (Buildings than if the horizon is in the lower or upper third and Structures), Sports, and Faraway Places. If of the image. Like most rules in art, however, this you have an entry that doesn’t fit in any of those rule is just a tool, to be used according to the phoclasses, there is always “Any Other Subject.” tographer’s judgment.

Digital Enhancement class: This is defined as There are classes for colour and black and white prints in standard 4x6 size and enlargements. You digital manipulation of one or more images as an art form, not , merely using digital tools to improve can enter one photo in each class.

This year the B.C. Association of Agricultural the technical quality of a photograph. For examFairs & Exhibitions (BCAAFE) Members’ Choice ple, creating a collage of several images, alterAwards includes two for photographs which best ing the content of an image, and merging images illustrate the theme, “Agriculture Products of BC.” would qualify in the Digital Enhancement class, whereas just changing the exposure of an image Check the fall fair catalogue for details. and making the colour more realistic would not.

Photo tips Entry rules: Unlike the rules of composition Technical quality: Generally, sharpness, appropriate exposure, and accurate colour are basic mentioned above, it is very important to follow technical qualities which judges will look for. You the rules in the catalogue about entry sizes and could, however, vary these for dramatic effect. For mounting requirements. Judges may reject entries example, you can vary the focus in an image to which don’t comply with the rules.

Moreover, since entrants are allowed to enter make your main subject stand out by having the main subject in sharp focus, while allowing the only one photo in each class, study the class background to be in soft focus. If you have manual descriptions to make sure your image is entered controls on your camera, use a low f-stop number in the most suitable class. For example, you might to reduce the depth of field or focus. You could have a great portrait of your pet so it could work in also intentionally make a print darker to enhance the Animals class, but it also might be very funny the colour saturation, or intentionally over-expose so could work in Humour. But remember, humour is hard to interpret and very subjective. to create a brighter, happier mood.

In the end, judging is a subjective exercise, so Message: What message does your photo communicate to the viewer - does it tell a story, capture don’t take it personally if you don’t win an award. an unusual moment, express a mood, or interpret We always have two judges work cooperatively, a subject in a novel way? Most photos likely will both to spread the load and to reduce the effect communicate a combination of these, but what- of personal bias. Judges are reminded that this is ever your message, think of how best to use light, a community fair with entries by people of all skill colour and composition to express your message levels. They try to provide constructive feedback which will encourage entrants and help them to effectively.

Light: The word “photography” is derived improve their photography. Take a chance, enter from the Greek language: photos - for “light” and many photos. You might get lucky.

The history of photography has evolved from -graphos for “drawing.” So in a sense, the use of light is what photography is all about. Open shade using metal and glass plates, to silver coated plasand slightly overcast days provide even light that tic films, to the digital sensors of today. Come to produces the best colour saturation and detail. the fair’s Photo Section (at the Legion’s upstairs Shooting in mid-day sunshine can result in harsh hall) in September to see a display of antique camshadows. You could, however, also take advan- eras and a history timeline of photography. It is tage of bright sunshine to capture the sparkle hard to imagine that the first photograph shot in on water and convey the enjoyment of heat. Or, 1826 required eight hours to expose! And now we try shooting car lights reflecting on a rainy street can instantly shoot a photo on our cell phone and to convey the beauty and mystery of night time. email it around the world within seconds. What Shooting in early morning and late afternoon tends have we gained and what have we lost through the to produce softer and more evenly lit images. The many changes?

Submitted by Sheila Whincup, lower angle of light at those times of day can also Photo Section Co-head be used to create interesting angles and shadows.

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Sports & Recreation Loggers calm, carrying on

Richard Haldane photo from Facebook

Andrew Medewedrich, recognized with a top batting average of .684.

Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

The Sooke Logger’s tournament winning streak seems to be holding strong.

Undefeated, to date.

On the Canada Day weekend, the Loggers played in San Diego and despite the 100 degree heat, came out on top.

Details at the time of publication are limited, but we can tell you that according to Manager Len Banner on their facebook fan page, “Loggers go 3-0 today to win the California classic beating California A’s 9-6 for the win.”

Before that, they played in a mid-season men’s fast pitch tournament in the Lower Mainland for the inaugural BC Cup in Vancouver’s South Memo-

rial park. The tournament ran from June 21 to 23. Sooke Loggers won the cup.

The BC Cup featured five of the province’s top “B” club teams including: • South Hill Giants • Vancouver Meralomas • Sooke Loggers • Nanaimo Wheatchief • Abbotsford Yard Dawgs On Saturday morning, Sooke Loggers played their first roundrobin game against the Nanaimo Wheatchief team. The Loggers danced away with a 9 to 1 victory.

In the afternoon, they met the South Hill Giants for their second game and managed a 3 to 2 win.

Later that evening,

the Loggers faced their first loss in a long time against the South Hill Giants.

“We had one game where our bats were a bit dead and lost 5 to 1 but we bounced back great,” summarized Len Banner.

On Sunday, the finished their fourth and final round-robin with a clean sweep against the Abbotsford Yard Dawgs, 9 to nil.

In the playoffs, which began immediately after the roundrobin, Sooke Loggers rematched with the Abbotsford Yard Dawgs, and squeaked through with a 6 to 5 win.

In their second and final playoff game, the South Hill Giants, who also won three games in the round-robin, took

their best shot at the Sooke Loggers.

And on that note, the Loggers nailed the game, and won the inaugural BC Cup, with a 5 to 0 victory.

Sooke players ranked extraordinarily well.

Top tournament players included Andrew Medewedrich, with a top batting average of .684; Dan Whiteford batted in 10 runs for the highest RBI; and, Richard Haldane sealed the top pitcher award with 0.58 earned run average (ERA).

Also on the Sooke Loggers roster were Brian Banner, Chad Bryden, Kyle Cowick, Ben Edgington, Blake Hunter, Scott Lieph, Nick Medwedrich, Tim Scaber, Adam Shnarr, and Kris Walushka.

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Park it at the park this summer

Families looking to get out of town this long weekend can tap into their inner explorer with BC Parks. With more than 1,030 provincial parks and protected areas to explore, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone.

Kids of all ages can take Jerry’s Promise in the BC Parks Passport. Jerry the Moose, BC Parks’ mascot, helps park visitors learn about ways they can keep parks healthy for all to enjoy now and into the future. The free BC Parks Passport is one way to explore and learn more about British Columbia’s parks system.

Collect six stamps at over 200 participating provincial parks to earn a collectible prize, and six stickers from a BC Visitor Centre to earn another treasure. Passports also include advice on trip-planning and Visitor Centre coupons, and can be picked up at any visitor centre in B.C. and most provincial parks.

Passport holders who attend a Learn to Fish program are also eligible to collect a starter fishing tackle gift, which can be collected from a Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC visitor centre. The free Learn to Fish program introduces youth and their families to recreational sport fishing. Offered at many BC Parks around the province in July and August and delivered by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Learn to Fish has a strong focus on conservation and increasing environmental awareness.

Mike Gass, the outreach co-ordinator, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is glad to see this fly.

“We are very pleased to be offering our Learn to Fish program again in many BC Parks. By teaching the basics, like how to choose the right equipment, how to identify different freshwater fish and how to fish responsibly, we hope to increase conservation awareness and, ultimately, instil a lifelong sense of stewardship of British Columbia’s natural resources.”

Almost 20 million people visit BC Parks each year, and camping reservations in BC Parks are up 14 per cent this year to-date, with 74,174 reservations compared to 65,119 reservations during the same period in 2012.

There are over 5,000 reservable sites in 95 provincial parks throughout B.C. Up to three reservations can be made online in one easy transaction through Discover Camping, the Province’s camping reservation service.

Many BC Parks still offer first-come, first-served campsites for visitors without reservations.

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For more information about the BC Parks Passport, including participating locations, visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/events/passport/ For more information on the Learn to Fish program, visit: www. gofishbc.com To make a camping reservation, visit the Discover Camping website at: www.discovercamping.ca For more information about B.C.’s provincial parks, visit: www. bcparks.ca Connect with BC Parks on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/YourBCParks

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Sooke Athlete qualifies for Team Canada Britt Santowski photo

Melanie Cunningham in her official Team Canada gear.

Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

Some people just don’t know when to quit. Stubborn. Also known as persistent.

And that can be a good thing.

Still recovering from knee surgery, operated on last October, 60-year-old Melanie Cunningham is training to complete for Team Canada in London’s World Triathlon Age Group Championships, under the Sprint category. The sprint involves a 750-metre swim, a 20-kilometre bike ride, and a fivekilometre run. Currently, she can complete this circuit in less than two hours, with her best time clocking in at 1:45.

In order to compete, Cunningham had to qualify in Edmonton in July last year. To qualify, entrants had to rank within the top ten in their specific age group. But, laughs Cunningham, it sounds more impressive than it really was: “There were only three in my age group to compete.” So really, all she had to do was start, and finish.

This is not to downplay Cunningham’s

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accomplishments. Her recovery from surgery “has been slower than anticipate,” she said.

“But I’ve been able to run and spin, and while running is still challenging, I’m doing a run/ walk now.” She’s also been incredibly active for the past 20 years.

She ran her her first marathon in her early forties and has 10 marathons under her belt.

And in 2009 she completed a half-iron-man.

Representing Team Canada requires more than sheer athletic ability. Besides funding her own travel to the tryouts in Edmonton, she will be funding her own participation in London. A rough financial estimate, which includes the Team Canada uniform, registration, airfare and accom-

modation — if she wants to stay with the Team — will require at least $3,000. To help offset the costs, Cunningham is actively seeking a sponsor.

The 2013 ITU World Triathlon Age Group Championships takes place at Hyde Park, in the heart of London, from September 11 16. Cunningham, who hails from England, will arrive a week earlier to visit with family. Then, it’s off to the races, putting the training that she does with the Team X Triathlon club from SEAPARC, to the test.

Melanie and her family lived in Sooke for 17 years. They moved around Vancouver Island for a bit, and recently returned to their Canadian home, Sooke, last December.

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Sports teams, nonprofits and causes looking to raise funds have an opportunity to lay their hands on anywhere between $200 to $800. The District of Sooke is once again hosting the Starlight Cinema, an open-air movie at Ed Macgregor Park.

Laura Byrne, who is organizing the event, says the District is cur-

hours work (8 p.m. to midnight). The funds raised will be handed over to the designated organization identified in the application.

The most an organization has ever earned, said Byrne, was $850.

To enhance their earnings, groups can further promote the event and encourage donations at the “door.” There are

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SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES ENVIRONMENT SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES THETHE ENVIRONMENT Local businesses, which often stock a higher percentage of sourced locally sourced Local businesses, which often stock a higher percentage of locally goods andproducts, products,often often require bustorides to get to, goods and do do notnot require long long car orcar busorrides get to, helping to reduce our global footprint. helping to reduce our global footprint.

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SHOPPING LOCAL CREATES JOBS SHOPPING LOCAL CREATES JOBS Shops in small smalltowns townsandand cities create employment Shops in cities helphelp create local local employment and self-and selfemployment.

Local jobs foster economic innovation and prosperity. employment. Local jobs foster economic innovation and prosperity.

The locallyowned, owned, independent businesses provides The success success ofoflocally independent businesses provides real-life real-life inspiration to our young people. inspiration to our young people.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES INVEST MORE IN OUR COMMUNITIES LOCAL BUSINESSES INVEST MORE IN OUR COMMUNITIES Local shops are areproportionally proportionally more generous in support their support Local shops more generous in their for localfor local charities, schoolsand andcommunity community events.

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So supporting local shops aa fifinancial returnforforourour community. nancial return community.

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LOCAL SHOPS SELL A WIDE RANGE OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT LOCAL SHOPS SELL A WIDE RANGE OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES AFFORDABLE PRICES Many people get out of the habit of shopping locally and are usually Many people get wide out ofrange the habit of shopping and are are available usually from surprised by the of products andlocally gifts that surprised by the wide range of products and gifts that are available from local businesses. local businesses.

SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES YOU MONEY SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES YOU MONEY Out of town shops have done a great job convincing us that shopping locally 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 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. costs such as gas, parking and time, the overall cost is often much higher.

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

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To submit you application, visit their Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/ sookestarlightcinema.

The deadline is July 15.

And should it rain on your selected day, fear not, a rain location has been selected: the Sooke Firehall.

SHOPPING LOCAL PRESERVES OUR COMMUNITIES SHOPPING LOCAL PRESERVES OUR COMMUNITIES Nobody likes losing shops services in smaller and- but cities - but they Nobody likes losing shops andand services in smaller townstowns and cities they don’t equatethis thistotohow how they spend money.

Local businesses don’t equate they spend theirtheir money.

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rently taking application for groups who want to manage the “front door” and concession. All that needs to be done is to collect the money and hand out the treats.

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Motorcycling: A family affair Should young children ride as passengers on motorcycles?

This is a question I have struggled with myself. Before I had children, the quick and easy answer was “No.” But then, before I had children, I was also an incredibly intuitive, smart, caring parent who never lost her temper, and whose offspring never cried.

When my daughter exploded into existence, all my arrogant knowing was gone, replaced with the humble realization that I knew nothing.

Admittedly, when I had her I was thrust headlong into parenting and my motorcycle fell into second place in my life. And it was a long gap between first (my daughter) and second passion. When we moved to Sooke, a vehicle moved from being a luxury to being a necessity. And wherever I went, she came with me. Which in turn meant that the bike gathered dust while I figured out how a backfacing car seat snapped in and out of place.

My daughter has been on the back of my motorcycle since her legs were long enough to reach the passenger pedals. This is one of the legal requirements of any passenger. So probably since she was four years old.

She is also fully geared up, with a fullface helmet, glasses, leather jacket, gloves, long pants, and boots that covered her ankles. In other words, she had to look just like me. Except her hair wasn’t long enough for two braids.

The practical dilemma here is that kids grow in leaps and bounds, and keeping a kid in gear is challenging and expen-

Submitted photo

Debra Roberts with her grandson Darren, both in full gear, ready to enjoy their ride. sive. Being the frugal person I am, she was fully decked out in second-hand everything, except for the gloves and helmet. And trust me, it takes time to find all the right stuff, in more-or-less the right size.

The other item I bought new was a belt that went over my own riding jacket and had handles in the back.

This would allow my daughter to hold on as her little four-year-old arms could not reach around my gorgeously mommy-sized waist.

My motorcycle also had to have a passen-

ger backrest. That one requirement caused me to upgrade my machine.

Then, there was her list of rules.

• No speaking to me when we were in motion.

• No squiggling.

• When we cornered, she learned to look over the side we were cornering.

• When I patted her leg, she had to tap back.

• She was always last on the bike and first off.

• She wasn’t to go on or off without explicit permission from me.

• When not riding, she wasn’t to touch the motorcycle. Ever.

And my list of rules.

• Slow down.

• Increase my following distance.

• Slow down.

• Perpetually ride in the slow lane when given the choice.

• Slow down.

• Never ride in the rain.

• Slow down.

• No aggressive riding.

• Slow down.

• No rapid acceleration.

• Slow down, but without becoming a hazard.

Most of our travel is

It’s In Our Nature.

limited to short trips locally. I am still terrified of the prospect of subjecting us (especially her) to an accident. But I love the zen of riding. I love how the worries of life simply fade into nothingness.

I love the perfection of the moment. My daughter loves riding too. She is nine now, and in need of a helmet upgrade.

She is still only an occasional traveller.

Sometimes I’d like to bubble-wrap my child, tuck her under the bed, and keep her safe from all of life’s nasty hazards. Besides being illegal, it would also rob her the joy of some of the finer pleasures in life. One of which is riding on a bike.

So, when she rides with me, I have a heightened awareness, I expand my danger zone, and I have a list of rules that we both must follow.

And with those in place, we have fun.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

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Francis I - a fresh breeze blowing in the Vatican, a man that relates to the poor as did St. Francis whose name he has taken; he cooks his own meals, avoids pomp and ceremony as best he can, skips the limos and walks where possible. His is a daunting task, a soul numbing task, which no man can do alone. He needs not only God’s help but also yours and mine and so this is a plea to all to please come on board with your prayers, support and encouragement.

If we do not change our way of life drastically our children may not survive, only the weeds will. I think a simple living Pope, showing the way for the future is just what humanity needs at this time.

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