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Plans for resort development moving ahead Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

The Cheanuh campground, owned by the Beecher Bay First Nations (also referred to as Scia’new), has announced they are going full steam ahead with converting their campground into a town resort. As stated in their press release, “The Scianew First Nation welcomes its partner, the Trust for Sustainable Development in moving forward with the Spirit Bay sustainable resort town development on its Beecher Bay lands 30 minutes from Victoria, BC.” “September 2 we’ll start cleaning, and then we will be out here marking lots and getting ready, and we’ll be registering people who have an interest in buying a home and living out here or working out here,” saidc David Butterfield, the developer and owner of TSD. The sales will not be for permanent ownership, but for a 99-year lease. This complies with an election held by the band to modify their land agreement. The vote for the Beecher Bay Land Code Amendment took place on July 10. Of 179 eligible names, 90 band members turned out to vote. Seventy voted in favour of amending the Land Code allowing for the

lands to be leased for up to 99 years. Although Butterfield is not directly involved with the campers, he is aware of their resistance to moving within a short timeline. “I did manage to meet with the former head of the association today, and he was very supportive and pleasant, I think, you know with the extension that was given,” commented Butterfield. “Also that with my experience, this is a very compassionate group of people (referring to the Scia’new band). They already had made plans to make exceptions for people and so it was a little bit, maybe, break down in communications there that was unfortunate. I think there are number of people who have gotten extensions. I think it’s pretty much resolved. There may be some exceptions, but, yeah.” Aaron Reith, the economic development officer for the band, said, “There has been folks that have asked for an extension, if they’re not in the phase one area and they are in good standing with the band and signed the release form that says that they will take their stuff with them and that they will leave on that date, all the folks that have asked for extension have been granted extensions by council.”

mination of the agreement is sought. As of August 1, 2013, no such notice has been properly delivered to most of the residents. The result,” the letter goes on to state, “ is that the Beecher Bay Band is not in a lawful position to demand vacant possession of the ‘camp-

‘The band has acted in good faith.’

— Aaron Reith Economic Development Officer Svia’new First Nation

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Developer David Butterfield with an artist’s rendering of the proposed resort at Cheanuh Marina. Reith acknowledges there are still some campers who are “threatening a court injunction, which is unfortunate.” He says as this is First Nations land, the campers really “don’t have a leg to stand on.” The council has provided

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a relocation expert, and the original agreement with the campers was always for 30-day notice. “The band has acted in good faith.” A letter from L. John Alexander, the lawyer representing the campers, dated on August

12, says that official notice has not yet been received. “Our clients say that, under written campsite agreements with Cheanuh Marina they are entitled to 30 days written notice prior to the first of the month in which a ter-

sites’ on August 31, 2013.” The clean-up scheduled to begin on September 2, according to Butterfield, is to make the area more accessible for housing, including road improvement, paving, broom bashing and clearing up the many ad-hoc septic tanks that have been installed in the campground over the years said Butterfield. Servicing is still a few months away. Addressing his vision for an eco-friendly village, Butterfield said “We’ve built a couple of benchmark developments for North America in terms of sustainability. One in Tucson Arizona, it’s Civano, one that unfortunately got caught in a crunch in 2007, but up until 2007 was very successful community down in Loreto Bay. So we have

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Sooke Fire Rescue Service celebrated 100 years of service with a parade through the centre of Sooke on Saturday, Aug. 24. Fire trucks, old and new were on display.

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The Sooke Bike Club is not pleased with the mayor’s alternate site for a bike skills park. The mayor is not pleased with the bike club’s stance and rigidness. The issue of where a bike skills park could go has been an ongoing debate between District of Sooke council, the Sooke Bike Club and area residents. Mayor Wendal Milne met with the bike club in mid-August and he said there was not a lot of receptiveness to a site he felt was more appropriate. The bike club has been vying for a space at John Phillips Memorial Park while the mayor is suggesting the old bike park site beside Art Morris Park and SEAPARC. “They had some receptiveness,” said Milne, “but at the end of the day their best option was John Phillips.” In 2006 a public consultation process began and a bike park

was built at SEAPARC. “The alternate site meets that vision in 2006,” said Milne. “The whole thing is too big a process, the bike club has no business plan.” Milne said the bike park at JPMP would cost upwards of $300,000 at full build out and $15,000 in maintenance per year. The district has already spent $3,600 for plans and another $5-6,000 upgrading the SEAPARC site. Liability issues would also be the district’s responsibility. “In reality they don’t have the money,” said Milne. The mayor said he gave the bike club the opportunity to plan for the SEAPARC site and they chose not to. He said the original proposal in early 2012 was for a small slalom run and it has since grown out of control and is now too large in scope. The mayor’s vision is to build a smaller scale bike skills park for younger kids at JPMP and a more complex

park for older youth at SEAPARC. Milne there is some misinformation being put out there and he said the SEAPARC site is not under water and it is not the Throup Road bypass. For now the whole park idea is at a standstill and will re-emerge at a public hearing on September 23 at the Sooke Community Hall. Council will look at all of the options and the presentations from the public. There is not concrete

plan at the moment and the decision will be up to council. Milne said he wants all residents to have their say and not be intimidated by large numbers of people potentially on one side of the issue. “It’s not a debate, that’s not productive. We have to think down the road and be careful with our greenspace,” he said. Milne said they have to do what is in the best interests of the community.

this. Mexico, we understand. I mean that was right at the height when that went sour, the major funder, Citibank, they were pulling their, they were calling their mortgages in around the world. That’s when we had the global economic crisis.” Bamberton, Reith said, they understand had “a lot to do with politics and the political will.” The more recent successful development of Shoal Point in Victoria, said Reith, is a “stellar example” of what Butterfield is capable of. “They’ve got a really good team of experts behind them. We were aware of some of the issues but we negotiated very hard in the beginning so that all of the upfront costs were born on him.” Butterfield has already invested $1 million into the project, out of his own pocket. Beecher Bay will get paid the value of the land, and they retain majority ownership of the project with a 51/49 per cent ownership split with TSD. The project risks are protected through general partnerships. As far as the project providing opportunity for band members, Reith said they will be given first right of refusal for any jobs that

become available, and “there will be a skills training program put into place to assist the membership.” As shown in the press release distributed by TSD, the two votes required to move ahead on this both project both indicated a large majority of the band in favour of the development. “The Band voted July 10, 2013 to change its Land Code to allow for 99-year leases on its property, and confirmed its confidence in the partnership with Trust for Sustainable Development at a further vote, held August 16, 2013.” Reith confirmed the second vote was met with 77 per cent of the band membership in support of the development. One of the biggest success stories of this project is the unification of the Chipps and the Charles families, who have often divided the community. “That has probably been the biggest success story is when a community is united they can move forward very quickly and very easy… Having both families say that this is good for our communities, this is what we need to provide for our children in the future, and let’s go ahead with it.”

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Blasting sets off blaze Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

On the morning of Thursday, August 22, Sooke Fire Rescue Service averted a possibly disastrous fire outbreak in Sooke. At around 10:30 a.m., the Sooke Fire Rescue Service — along with their counterpart service providers from East Sooke, Otter Point and Shirley — snuffed out the flames that scattered above the residential area at Maple Park Terrace, just up the hill on Grant Road. The fire was also attended by the Ministry of Forestry, who were available in case air support was required. “We’re very fortunate there was no wind,” said Sooke Fire Chief Steve Sorensen. “Otherwise, it would have been a major fire.” The fire was doused in 90 minutes, though they remained on site to monitor for hot spots. The start of the fire was in all likelihood connected to the blast-

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Firefighters tend to multiple hotspots in the late morning of August 22 in a construction site just north of Maple Park Terrace in Sooke.

ing that was happening on site, said Sorensen. The company doing the blasting was Tri-X Excavating Limited. Sorensen said their permit did allow for blasting, and they were limited to provincial restrictions. Sorensen said they were looking into provincial restrictions to see what the limitations were in relation to fire hazard ratings.

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One day, the congestion currently experienced at the beginning and end of the school day at Poirier elementary and Journey middle school will be significantly decreased with the construction of a new exit point from Poirer elementary into Woodland Creek. Construction undertaken by School District 62 will be completed August 26. The construction by the other party, the developers of Woodland Creek, will not be completed until the end of October, according to Blair Robertson, the owner of Totangi Properties. Totangi Properties is responsible for the development at Woodland Creek, including the construction of the road up to the Poirier property line. But before things get better, there will be the old, familiar congestion at the Throup entrance to the school, and an additional jaunt for those accessing Poirier from Arranwood Drive. Meaning that for a couple of months, it might take a turn for the worse. The modification to the flow of traffic was instigated by the access to the sewage line in Sooke. Peter Godau, Director of Facilities at School District 62 explained that as a part of a compliance order with the District of Sooke, once the sewer was available, the schools would be hooked up. Currently, there is a large

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From the end or Arranwood Drive looking towards Poirier elementary, one can see the road construction that was complete and that which is still outstanding. treatment plant that serves both Poirier elementary and Journey middle school. According to Godau, the project to connect the sewer to the district will be done over a two year window. In the first year (this year), the sewer would be built in up to the end of the property line, which would then be hooked up by the developer once they run their sewer to the end of their property line. “What we decided to do was to run the line, the sewer line, this year, and at the same time work on some of the parking and traffic concerns we have and the school has around Poirier. Even at the start when Poirier was built it was always considered that there would be a through-road or something to that other development,

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Godau assured the Sooke News Mirror that the access path to Poirier, up the embankment beside what was the gravel road through Arranwood Drive to Poirier, will be clear and continue to provide safe access to the school. Robertson confirmed the path will be kept clear and safe. So… one day in September or October of this year, the load will lighten. To get there, anyone requiring access to Poirier will have to put up with construction. Where possible, have children attending Journey and Poirier take the school bus. Where not, if Arranwood Drive is your preferred access point to Poirier, drive with extra care through the residential community of Woodland Creek.

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Road work continues Road work is continuing along West Coast Road at least until the end of September. drivers are urged to use caution and drive the construction zone speed limit while crews are on the road. The speed limit is 30 km/h if no speed limit is posted. The fine for speeding through a construction zone is $196 to $253.

TOuR dE ROCk Sooke’s RCMP will be hosting a bottle drive in support of the Cops for Cancer’s Tour de Rock. All week, a pick-up will be parked on the front lawn of the RCMP detachment, at 2076 Church Rd., where those interested can drop off their bagged bottles. Staff Sergeant Steve Wright (pictured) adds the first donation. On Saturday, August 31, they will be at Sooke Elementary. The funds will be donated to the Tour de Rock’s fundraising efforts. The Tour de Rock takes place from September 21 to October 4, and the riders will be pedalling through Sooke on Wednesday, October 2.

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250-642-5050 Before the hydro development and the forest industry took over the Jordan River valley, this lonely cedar shake linesman’s cabin stood near the mouth of the river, one of the way stations for the Dominion of Canada’s telegraph system that connected Victoria to Cape Beale. Before installation of the line, Victoria’s communications with the few remote lighthouses was by First Nations canoe. Begun in 1889 a single galvanized wire was strung tree to tree along the rugged coast, completed in 1890. The route was divided into four sections of roughly 25 miles, marked as Sooke, Jordan River, Port San Juan and Cloose. Well-known names from those years included lightkeeper W. P. Daykin at Carmanah Point and linesman David Logan at Clo-ose. Linesmen generally built cabins for shelter every few miles. One of the tasks enabled by the telegraph was the ability of a lightkeeper to report to Victoria headquarters the approach of incoming vessels. Winter storms were a constant chal-

lenge for the linesmen and the lightkeepers’ diaries recount their frequent frustrations when the line was down. The cabin pictured was photographed at Jordan River on June 5, 1904 by a crew of the J. H. Todd Company, as they were scouting the coastline in connection with their series of fishtraps along our coastal waters. After the horrific loss of 126 lives in the wreck of the steamship Valencia in January 1906, and the public outcry that followed, the government commissioned developing the route into the West Coast Lifesaving Trail in 1907. As better communications developed in the 20th century, the old galvanized line itself was not maintained, but remnants are still found. Across from the Sooke Region Museum, on Belvista, a chunk of tree was found and brought in, with the glass insulator of the telegraph line embedded within. The province’s Juan de Fuca Marine Trail follows much of the old route from Port Renfrew to China Beach. While we can’t identify the people in the

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September is the time to get going September is approaching faster than a seal towards a hooked salmon and this signals a number of things. First, the kids are back in school and this means drivers need to be aware of their speed in school zones. September also means the days are getting shorter and the cool chill of autumn air becomes the norm. It’s still summer though until the midSeptember. Campers are enjoying the last of the nice weather and it also means campfires are allowed, except in Sooke. The fire chief feels there is still a risk of fire because of the extreme arid conditions over the summer. With expected rain this may change over the next week. September also means most of the community groups will be gathering once again to begin a new season. The Sooke Community Arts Council is seeking a few good people to take over some of the organization of the council. The same folks have been running the show for far too many years and they feel it is time for some new blood. If you want this organization to continue then people have to step forward. The arts are an important component to our lifestyle in Sooke and we need to support the art and the artists as much as possible. Perhaps this might be the time to consider combining a few of the arts groups under one umbrella. Not just the visual arts but also the performing arts. Each of these groups struggles with the same issues and an arts council encompassing the Sooke Folk Music Society, the Harbourside Players, Sooke Philharmonic Society, community choirs, film society, etc., may be just what is needed. Everyone relies on volunteers, so why not utilize them in a larger, broader way and get more for less. This works in other communities, so there is no reason it wouldn’t work here. All it needs is a broader vision for Sooke.

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Pot crusader pans marijuana ticket idea A recommendation to let police treat simple marijuana possession as a ticketing offence is being opposed by the head of a provincial campaign to decriminalize pot. Dana Larsen, whose group Sensible BC is set to kick off a petition campaign next month to force a referendum on marijuana policy, says the new resolution from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is counter-productive. The chiefs’ association argues the option of writing tickets to punish people caught with less than 30 grams of marijuana would be less costly and time-intensive than sending criminal charges through the courts. “It’s a bad idea,” Larsen said. “It’s actually going to result in more cannabis users being persecuted.” He said police in B.C. issue warnings or write reports on 18,000 people a year for use of marijuana without laying charges. “They would all get tickets under that new system,” Larsen predicted. He said the proposal could confuse B.C. voters as canvassers prepare to ask them to sign a petition that would press for a referendum on a proposed law blocking use of B.C. police resources for enforcing simple possession. “Our solution does not involve fines or alternative penalties, it involves leaving people alone.” If Ottawa embraced broader legislative reform, he added, it should simply legalize pot.

“I’d rather see revenue generated through legalization, regulation and taxation rather than fining the people who happen to be unlucky enough to get caught by police,” he said. Larsen noted ticket-empowered police would still have the ability to charge some pot users, raising questions about potential selective enforcement. The federal government, which would have to change federal legislation to enable marijuana ticketing, indicated it has no plans to legalize or decriminalize pot possession. Vancouver Police Chief Const. Jim Chu, president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, said the organization does not support cannabis decriminalization or legalization. Chu said police now must either turn a blind eye or lay charges when they encounter pot use, and ticketing would offer a new, more effective enforcement option. The chiefs also say pot users who are ticketed for simple possession would avoid a criminal record that can block them from international travel, getting a job or gaining citizenship. SFU criminology professor Rob Gordon called the resolution a significant shift that indicates police across the country – not just in B.C. – are ready for reform. “It’s the thin edge of the wedge, it’s the beginning of a move away from the criminal enforcement approach,”

Gordon said. He said Sensible BC campaigners are pushing for change too fast and said ticketing would be part of a more gradual move to alter public thinking and government policy. “When marijuana policy is normalized, I think we’ll look back at this period and say this is when the process began for the shift from criminalization towards regulation and taxation,” Gordon said. “If you go slowly, you can help people shift their thinking from their current belief that marijuana use is some sort of demonic activity to recognizing it as just another recreational drug that does minimal harm and the sky will not fall.” He said he wouldn’t be surprised if B.C. liquor stores sell pot within five years. Although Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been firmly against marijuana reform, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s call for change this summer in B.C. re-ignited the issue. Gordon said Harper won’t be able to ignore the chiefs’ resolution, although he might send it to a committee for a lengthy period of study. A B.C. justice ministry spokesperson said police in B.C. must enforce the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as it now stands and any changes to the legislation would be up to Ottawa. Jeff Nagel Black Press

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Financial risk is always present in the housing market whether you are building, buying or selling. Mr. Bernard should identify what businesses and financial institutions stand to profit most from this situation before passing blame around for financial loss. When a person is buying in the hope of purchasing a home rather than purchasing potential profits, the pursuit of profit margin becomes a mute issue. With the cost of housing always on a general upswing sooner or later a person can sell at a profit if they desire. Rod Nyberg Sooke

Mauve planters I stand here before you and take full responsibility for the colour of the planters at the Evergreen Mall. You should have come out and helped me decide on the colour of paint. You should have helped me paint! No one was available to help! So I had to choose on my own. I wanted something bright and alive, it’s not as though they are going to stay there forever. I chose the colour “Girls Rule” and I happen to really enjoy the colour along with a good many others. Mind you, they are a much younger bunch than me. The good news for those of you that are not so happy with the situation, there is a plan in place to have most of them moved. The planters have been adopted by five businesses and two individuals. The adoptees care for the planters for the year or longer if they wish. They water and weed them, they may even decide to paint them a colour which matches their business if they so desire,

or they may paint them their favourite colour. Now the bad news, I have adopted a planter and my plan is to make it more colourful and vibrant than ever. My suggestion to you – adopt one of the planters next year and participate, and you too can become part of the solution. Brenda Parkinson, Chair Communities in Bloom 2013

Why not Seaparc? Practically everyone agrees a bike park is needed for Sooke’s youth and families. The conflict is where that park should be located. The mayor suggested building a young children’s bike line on the NE slope at John Phillips Memorial Park, and revitalizing the SEAPARC site. Here’s why a community bike park in JPMP is still the best option for Sooke. In 2006 beginner bike jumps were built behind Seaparc. The jumps were used in the summer by younger youth for a couple of years before they eroded due to lack of drainage and neglect by SEAPARC which spent the maintenance budget on other priorities. Soggy mess — The Seaparc bike jumps are under water and unusable for over half the year. Sooke children and youth need fun outdoor recreation all year round to get away from video games and TV. The slope behind the district office at JPMP already has natural drainage and Sooke has trained staff to manage it. Risky location— The SEAPARC location is tucked away in the bushes, with poor access and visibility. How many parents feel comfortable sending their young kids to this location? How

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letters many girls would feel safe going there? We should not be shunting our children and youth into a secluded space where their safety is potentially at risk. A bike park in JPMP is out in the open and safe for all our children and youth. It’s also right on the bike lanes, close to schools and the village core where most kids live. Youth passed over — SEAPARC staff informed us that their bike jumps are suitable for pre-teens, and

there are no plans for this to change. Youth have been completely passed over by the Mayor’s “compromise”. Uncertainty — Even if the drainage could be fixed at SEAPARC (doubtful), the use of the slope belonging to the Community Association would be needed to make the bike area appropriate for youth. There is no guarantee this could be secured for use now or in the future. All-age facility needed — Key to good

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bike park design is the progression of skills. A multi-level bike park at JPMP would allow young children to start their biking experience and improve as they become pre-teens and teens. It will be a playground where parents can connect with their children of all ages. Any bike park in Sooke should be designed as a community asset for all ability levels, not just young children. Positive youth culture — In a multi-level bike park, youth will

have the opportunity to mentor young kids. This will not be the case with the Mayor’s proposal. Youth need a sense of ownership and pride with any facility aimed at them. With this sense of pride in their facility, youth will have the opportunity to maintain the features and lead bike clinics for younger children. The opportunity to develop a healthy youth culture will be lost with two facilities for young children. Will sooke council fulfill their promise to youth? — Two years ago every member of council voted in favour of a mult-level bike park

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in John Philips Memorial Park. They KNEW it was a great idea and the right thing to do for Sooke children, youth and families. But they got an earful from a vocal minority of citizens and pulled the plug. Every one of our councillors campaigned on promises to do more for the youth of Sooke. Let’s hold them to those promises. Come to the Pubic Hearing on the Sooke Community Bike Park — September 23 at the Community Hall. Christina Schlatter Sooke Bike Club

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The Vancouver Island ArtistFest was a success and raised $450 for the Sooke Food Bank. On the left is Johnny Galactic performing. Organizer Katie Bennett said it was an amazing space and she will do it again next year. The event had 25 vendors and musicians played well into the night.

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The Applicant has also applied to amend covenant CA2524734 that was registered to 2096, 2110 and 2120 Church Road at the time the properties were rezoned to CD11. The Applicant would like Council to consider two amendments to this covenant: 1. Remove the requirement to consolidate 2096 Church Road with 2110 and 2120 Church Road; and 2. Due to the connector road that is to connect Church Road to Otter Point Road with a 3m multi -use trail, it is not necessary for the applicant to provide a 5 metre right-of-way along the north property line of 2120 Church Road. The Applicant is asking Council to consider removing this from the covenant.

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• Wording to include a new map to identify 2096 Church Road as a separate “Area” from 2110 and 2120 Church Road and; • Add “Maximum Lot Coverage” of 50% back into the CD11 zone as this was removed accidently during the formatting of Zoning Bylaw No. 600. Looking at the section numbering within the CD11 zone the numbering goes from 811.4 to 811.6. Maximum lot coverage should be 811.5.

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Sue Coleman, above, right, Blue Heron-Haida. Well known Vancouver Island artist Sue Coleman will show her work at Gallery West in South Shore Gallery, 2046 Otter Point Rd, from August 24 to September 24, 2013. For over 25 years Sue Coleman has earned international recognition for her distinctive watercolour paintings. Especially popular have been her ‘Interpretive’ Northwest Coast First Nations images, which have been reproduced and sold to collectors worldwide. Many in Sooke will remember when Sue had her home and studio in Metchosin. She now maintains a studio in Cowichan Bay, and paints a variety of subjects from misty west-

coast scenes, wildlife, landscapes and more. Sue actively works to promote environmental awareness and wildlife conservation. The September show in Sooke at Gallery West, South Shore Gallery, will include original paintings, limited edition reproductions and art cards. Sue Coleman will be in the Gallery the afternoon of Saturday, September 14, 2-4 p.m. Among Sue’s many achievements and shows are the following: Fundraiser print created for The Land Con-

servancy of B.C. sold out in three months and raised $15,000 and awareness that resulted in protection of Sansum Point, B.C. August 2011; Featured Artist in many publications; such as US Art and Art Impressions magazines; Guest Artist at “Epcot Center” - Walt Disney World; Artist in residence aboard World Explorer Cruise Lines Alaskan Cruises (12 years); Winner of the “Silver Teal Award.” Presented by Ducks Unlimited in British Columbia; Guest Artist for the

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Government of British Columbia at their Embassy show in Tokyo, Japan; Guest Artist at the World’s Fair- Expo ‘86Vancouver, BC., Canada; Author and illustrator of a Canadian best seller (in it’s category)An Artist’s Vision; Author and illustrator of Artist at Large in the Queen Charlottes (sold out); Author and illustrator of Artist at Large along the South Coast of Alaska. (sold out); Author and artist of Biggle Foo meets Stinky, and Biggle Foo becomes a Legend; Two fictional children’s books depicting the adventures of a small fictitious west coast animal. The South Shore Gallery is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.

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Parents new to the Sooke School District are asked to register their children at their neighbourhood school between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during the week of August 26 – 30, 2013. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3. All schools will be in session for one-half day. Classroom vacancies will not be known until after the first day of school so children new to the school may not be placed until September 4 or 5.

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Kindergarten parents please note: The first regular day for Kindergarten students will be Wednesday, September 11, with orientation sessions scheduled from September 4 – 10. Details of this schedule will be communicated by the school. Start 8:40 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

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Forging a life in “Paradise”

Pirjo Raits

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As soon as you drive up to the gates at Foggy Mountain Forge you know what you will see beyond them may be a little intense. The gates are both weird and welcoming. Weird in that they encompass surreal almost medieval imagery and welcoming in that curiosity takes over and you want to drive up further and see what you are in for. Foggy Mountain Forge along West Coast Road in Shirley is a family enterprise. Marty Gilbertson and his son Justin are blacksmiths, welders and metal recyclers.

They do things the old fashioned way with coal, fire and brute strength. They are used to hard work and making use of what is around them — they were prairie farmers and oil patch workers. Marty is a third generation rancher from Wainwright, southeast of Edmonton. He learned to weld when he was 12, nothing uncommon among the ranchers who made their own way and built or fixed what they needed. The forge is much the same as it would have been hundreds of years ago, and it uses coal from Vancouver Island. At one time there were up to 200 coal mines

on the Island, now there is only one. This is distressing to Gilbertson as most of the best coal, the good metal working coal is shipped to China. What used to cost $75 per truckload is now $175 when you add on the carbon tax. “We use greenhouse coal,” he said. But they use what they can get and they are real mongers for scrap. “We’re recyclers of whatever and use left over metal for art or functional tools,” said Marty. Marty and his wife Ava moved to Shirley seven years ago after spending 30 cold years in the oil patch. He had his own fabrication

shop and business catering to the oil industry. “When it’s -50 and you are working in it day after day, it got to be too much, we got out and moved to paradise,” said Marty. “Rain is nothing compared to -50.” Marty was kind of an artistic guy but life didn’t afford him that luxury until he moved west. “I had a really cool art teacher, I always had an artistic side but never had a chance to do anything,” he said. So he came to Shirley and built a beautiful house and shop overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and his wife went back to work. They also run a B&B from their

home. They were joined by Justin after he had finished traveling around the world exploring for seven years. “I came home and wanted to try blacksmithing and I fell in love with it. I had a good teacher and all the tools were here — it sure beats the office,” said Justin. “Most people think our stuff is odd, creepy, weird,” he said referring to the dragons, spiders, snakes and tools that look like medieval weapons and the strange animals fashioned from metal. We do more traditional stuff as well,” said Marty. The dragons and snakes seem to come from the age

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of the blacksmith, those days when castles and knights in shining armour were prevalent. “Blacksmiths were the most revered people in the community,” Marty pointed out. Justin said his thing is weapons, science fiction, dungeons and wagons and fantasy and he used that imagery in much of the work he does on his creative side. The gates with the spiders webs, dragons and snakes took Marty two years and 550 hours on and off. Vancouver Island has a Continued on page 14

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PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Safety Proofing Your Home. Sooke Child, Youth, 2145 Townsend 10-11:30 a.m. and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. 2145 SEAPARC Townsend. (250) 642Free Community Adult 5152 for info. Walking Group. 10-11 a.m. Call 250-642-8000. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NASCAR meet & pick 7 p.m. Preregistration required. TOASTMASTERS YOUTH CLINIC 4-7 p.m. Youth Clinic (13- Upstairs at Village Foods, 25), 1300-6660 Sooke Rd, 7p.m. For information, Family Medical Clinic. call Allan at 642-7520. DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETY Help grow food for the Sooke Dog Club, Tues nights info 250-642-7667. foodbank at Sunriver Community Garden. Sun KNITTING CIRCLE & Wed 1 - 4 p.m. Sooke Public Library, 6:30– 3 - 8, 8:00 pm. Free, all levels. SEAPARC Se pt e m so t tr y ou Drop-in. 250-642-3022. EE ! FR r fo s prog ram ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION re qu ired Reg is trat io n Pool League 7 p.m.

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strong community of blacksmith and they share what they know. There’s the Vancouver Island Blacksmith Association with 86-yearold Frank Clayton who is more than happy to pass on his knowledge. “The information is still the same, it hash’t changed,” said Marty. “On the Island there’s quite a following for blacksmiths.” Marty learned from well-known blacksmith Jake James and Justin learned from Marty. Foggy Mountain Forge is becoming a regular fixture on the market scene around Southern Vancouver Island. Last year they did 14 markets a month, which proved a bit onerous and this year they do eight or nine. The commissions and on-line sales help the bottom line and that’s the way the family want it. All of them — father, mother and son are volunteers with the Shirley Volunteer Fire Department and Marty is the fire chief. Ava is involved in the medical end of things (she is also a silversmith) and

It’s In Our Nature.

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Top, Justin at the anvil, right Marty and Justin Gilbertson at the forge entrance, below, some of the cutting implements they make.

Justin is a volunteer firefighter. Marty had to take off for a fire call so Justin summed it all up. “I worked a whole variety of jobs since I

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Lieutenant Governor to open Sooke Fall Fair Sooke Fall Fair’s Centennial Committee is pleased to announce this year’s 100th Anniversary will be officially opened by the Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. It is most fitting that Her Honour be the Guest of Honour considering her rich agricultural background. Her Honour introduced Holistic Management to the ranchers of British Columbia and prior to this served as a 4-H Leader. She has also been a part of the Ranching Task Force for B.C. and the British Columbia Agri-Food Trade Advisory Council. Opening ceremony takes place at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 7 in the Sooke Community Hall. The Honourable Judith Guichon was sworn-in as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on November 2, 2012. Prior to this appointment she owned and

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2013 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with photojournalist Arnold Lim on the 21-member tour team as a media rider. Follow Arnold’s personal story of training for the Tour and the ride itself at tourderock. ca under the blog posts, or on Twitter at @arnoldlimphoto. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 21 and ends Friday, Oct. 4 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go to:

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Gaining strength from those who can’t ride Kyle Slavin News staff

Marc Lavergne spent four years watching his father slowly lose his life, as a nonaggressive form of bladder cancer took away his independence. “He went from a very strong-willed, physical individual to a person that just had to sit down in his chair and watch life go by. And that was very hard for him,” says Lavergne, ceremonial, protocol and advisory NCO for the Island District RCMP. “I remember watching him watch people cut his grass – that was one of the most painful things. He was still at home, not physically able to get outside. That really set him back.” Lavergne, a father of three girls, says it’s impossible to fathom just how taxing going through that experience would be for a parent of a child with cancer. Trying to put himself in those parents’ shoes is what’s helping motivate him through every Tour de Rock training ride, every hill and every pedal-stroke he takes. “I can do this. It’s by no means an easy task, but I am physically able, and I want to do it,” he says. Ray Carfantan is in a very similar boat. Also a father of three girls, he knows how fortunate he is that all of them are healthy. “As a father I’m very lucky. I don’t have kids with cancer. So my hope in terms of the ride and trying to make things better for kids is a bit of an insurance policy in the event their kids are diagnosed with something. I want to do my part for cancer research and treatment, so they’re further down the road than they are today,” says Carfantan, staff sergeant in charge of the Island District general investigation section. Carfantan, like Lavergne, also watched cancer slowly take his father’s life. “That process was excruciating. Knowing the end was coming and wanting to have conversations that you haven’t had, deeper conversations that you’ve never really attempted to be able to have,” Carfantan says. “It really hits home when you talk to a parent

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that lost a child to cancer.” Those parents will never have the chance to watch their child experience life, he says, and it’s that harsh reality that motivates him to ride. Jennifer Prunty, while not a parent, had her own cancer scare last summer that put the fragility of life into perspective. A pink mole above her left knee turned out to be a fast-developing melanoma. She treated it aggressively – having it twice removed and requiring a lymph node biopsy – and thankfully doctors were successful in removing it all. “That was my wake-up call. Cancer can hit any time, when you least expect it,” she says. “It kind of sent us for a Tilt-A-Whirl, and I decided everything is going on hold next year, and I’m doing the Tour de Rock.” Prunty, an RCMP officer working for the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit, says Tour is her way giving back. “Cancer is still a really scary word. I just can’t imagine how horrible that would be to hear that your small child (who) you have all these

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Still in it’s infancy, the Sooke Youth Show Choir is getting ready for another big season of belting it out. The choir first began in January earlier this year as an offshoot of the community choir, said Stannard, the acting president of the Choir. Their first performance was on March 4, 2013, at the Edward Milne community school’s Spring Sing Out under the direction of Sara Wilson. A video of their debut performance can be seen on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook. com/SookeYouthShowChoir. “The Spring Singout, when all the school choirs and the community choirs get together, that was kind of our big debut,” said Stannard. The youth choir is open to youth between the ages of five to 16 who are interested in singing collectively, and also to those interested in solo performances. No vocal audition is required for choir membership, although there will be auditions for soloists for the Spring Show on October 23. “It starts really small, you’re just working together, the group is just making noise and it’s really encouraging,” Stannard explained. “I think any kid, even if you’re shy and don’t like being in public

you’re with a group and you’re really free. Singing is such a vocal thing but it’s also kind of physical.” Besides developing and polishing the mechanics of developing a singing voice, it also offers additional benefits to those who participate. “It’s a big confidence builder for kids. So any kids who like to perform or certainly just let themselves be heard, be loud,” said Stannard. “Sometimes even if you’re quieter and you don’t have the words, you don’t have the vocabulary, sound can ... make you so articulate in such a different way. It’s really freeing, I think, for a lot of youth. And even the young ones, suddenly they have this whole soundtrack to life.” Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at the Holy Trinity Church starting at 5:30 p.m., and the cost is $60 per child for the season. Registration is on September 4. The first rehearsal begins the following week on September 11. The 2013 spring season saw over 50 singers, ranging in age from five to 16. Since membership is limited, it will be first-come-first-serve. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged. Instrumentalists can register for free and participate in the concert. Singing, says Stannard, “is a real equal-

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izer. Everyone has a voice, and in choir, because we want to include everyone, you can learn to sing ... and in a group, you learn how to blend. You tune your ear when you tune your voice. It’s just practice, and it’s really fun.” Sarah Wilson will continue as the musical director.

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Back to school: Some suggestions for students, parents, public Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

It’s that time again: time to oil the school doors, so they can swing open and welcome back the students for another year. The beginning of the school year means many different things to different people, so we’ve included special suggestions for the students, parent and the public at large. Students The staff at the schools are gearing up to welcome you back, and the principals offer up some words of advice. Ann Baty, the principal at Saseenos elementary school, nips it in the bud with very useful words of advice: “Work hard, play hard, but don’t forget who sits beside you. Be the best person you can be.” Stephanie HedleySmith, formerly from

John Stubbs and just beginning her first year as the principal at Poirier elementary, offers warm words of welcome: “The Poirier staff is looking forward to reuniting with returning students and meeting our new recruits. We look forward to hearing of your summer adventures and generating new ideas for the coming year. We look forward to helping you direct your energy and enthusiasm. JOIN IN at Poirier!” Laurie Szadkowski, formerly from Poirier and beginning her own adventures as the principal of Journey middle school this year, invokes the exploratory call that education invites. “What do you get when you put 500 adolescents in one building? The answer is an excitement and energy that you have to experience to believe. The

great thing about being in the Middle is that, “We care where you’ve been and we care where you’re going! “Middle school offers students a chance to explore new ideas, take on academic and physical challenges, and engage with the community. We’re ready for the new school year to begin!” And last but not least, Edward Milne community school principal Patrick Swinburnson calls on students to be spectacular. “It is that exciting time of year again as another school year is about to begin. There are those students who will be coming to Edward Milne for the first time, those who will be entering their final year and of course all those in between. To all of you I send out this challenge: let’s make this a spectacular year. You have the power to

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Public Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday September 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following matters:

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trips around the world – Canada is home to many cultures and that means a whole lot of food to choose from. Find easy-to-make dishes like chili, fried rice with chicken and peas, or a simple curry to supplement the regular sandwich options. Think outside of the box – find ways to make food tasty and fun. Consider making bread dough with your children, rolling it into balls and stuffing it with your their favourite filling, such as pizza sauce

them include their preferred healthy items on the shopping list. The BC Children’s Hospital adds these additional tips: Keep it colourful, keep it fresh – fruits and vegetables are a great ways to boost the immune system. Consider chopping up green, red, yellow and orange peppers, carrots, green beans, and celery for crunchy snacks and add a healthy dip. Strawberries, kiwis, and oranges are also great sources of Vitamin C. Make lunches virtual

foods, BC children will be better equipped to concentrate on school.” Getting kids to eat the healthier foods is another challenge. Carrol Pederson, founder of Lunchalicious (lunchalicious. ca), says the key is to be organized. “Planning and organizing are the two key words.” Her recommendation is to include the children as much as possible. They are more likely to eat their lunches if they help pack them. Another suggestion was to let

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Recently Dwight Geiger the pastor at Sooke Baptist announced to the congregation that he was stepping down as their pastor. There are many people in the community of Sooke and beyond who have been touched by the gentleness, the openness and caring that Dwight has given over the years. I say this for I am one of the many that am thankful that I have had the opportunity to know Pastor Dwight. He has been the pastor at the church for eighteen and a half years and felt that the Lord was calling him to a new ministry and that’s the reason why he is leaving. As pastors in the communities we serve often there is a ministerial association and we get together for a monthly meeting. Dwight has chaired the ministerial here in Sooke for a number of years. I have found it rewarding getting to know the pastors in the communities and the ministerial meetings help to foster these relationships. Pastor Dwight and Sandy his wife who works along with him and their family have been a presence in our community and I thank them for all they have done over the years in being there for us. Pastor Dwight has said he is not leaving town right away but taking some time to rest, to travel, to be with his family and see where the Lord is opening the doors to a new ministry whatever and wherever that will be. Thank you to Pastor Dwight and all the Geiger family for your ministering and touching our lives by your generous loving and caring hearts. Fr. Mike Favero, St. Rose of Lima Parish

do that through your attitude, your effort, and your character. I am excited to work with all of you to help you achieve your goals.” Parents Yes, it’s back to packing lunches, homework, and managing professional development and sick days. Lorrie Chow, a Registered Dietitian with the Metabolic Clinic, Mental Health reminds parents of the importance of healthy foods. “Lunches are important and by finding healthy foods and fun ways to share those t

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Jim passed away, peacefully, at Victoria Hospice, after a long and courageously fought battle cancer. Jim leaves to mourn his loving family, wife of 58 years, Sharon, his son Marty (Kim) and Martyâ€™s three sons, Kyle Zea) Ryan and Taylor, and his daughter , Lauren (Darren) of Red Deer, Alberta and Laurenâ€™s children, Blair and Megan, and one great grandchild, Kyleâ€™s daughter, Athena. Jim worked for B.C. Telephone Company and then Telus from 1952-1989. He was the district repairman in Sooke, B.C., from 1962 until his retirement in 1989. He lived in Sooke for 69 years and loved fishing, golf and coached softball and hockey teams when his children were young. In later years he was an enthusiastic casino supporter. Jim will be missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held for family at a later date.

Dr. John Grigor It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John Grigor on August 14, 2013. john will be remembered by many as Sookeâ€™s first veterinarian and as a founding member of the Sooke Rotary Club. He leaves behind a loving family: brother Alan, wife Gill, children David (Ali), Katie, Karen, Rob (Katy), and grandchildren Jordan, Ara, Gia, Fynn and Connor. And, of course, Harlan the dog and Sammy the cat. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 28 and 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Townsend Road. Bring your favourite memory of John and a photo if you have one. Our heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Robin Saunders, the Home Care nurses and Sooke Hospice for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sooke Hospice, the BC Cancer Foundation or the BC SPCA.

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Born to Daniel and Elizabeth Danielson in Dinsmore Saskatchewan. Jeff often spoke fondly of his youth growing up in the wilds of the beautiful Canadian North, Manitoba ( Lynn Lake) and Saskatchewan (Lac La Ronge). He heeded the compelling call of the West Coast however and made his home in Sooke. Multi talented, he did artistic display work at Moores and Eatons, enjoyed digital art, music history and composing electronic music. Then a dream came true for Jeff when he began working for parks on the Juan De Fuca Life Saving Trail. He felt blessed every minute he spent on his beloved trail, beautifully photographing the flora and fauna, while making good friends, bears included. Predeceased by his mother Betty, left to carry on his memory are his father Daniel, his loving wife Linda (nee Johnstone), treasured sons Cedar (Shannon) and Angus (Skye), brother Ron (Debbie), sister Joan Hart (Blaine) and Sandra (Greg), sisters in law Karen(Phil) and Marion(Bob), granddaughter Azlyn and many amazing nephews, nieces and cousins. Special thanks to all the people who were so wonderful in the care of Jeff and Linda including his sister Joan Hart, nephew Brandon Harbridge, friends Betty Collard, Mike and Diane McNally, Chris Chlopan, Jim Oke, Dr. J. Pocock, nurse Michele Atchison, and his Beacon Home care â€œladies and gentsâ€?. Jeff was a well loved, good man and he has left us immensely saddened by his early passing but he left joy in our hearts as a result of having been a part of his life. Rest in Peace dear one. A Memorial service will be held on Sept. 7 at 2:00 in the Holy Trinity Church on Murray Rd. in Sooke. Please come to share memories,tea to follow.

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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 *No meetings in August* - 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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Journey Middle School student Kylie Katz pitches at the World Series in Portland.

Sweet 16 and flying high Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

What do you do when you’re 16 and can’t get beyond the Learner’s stage with a driver’s licence? According to one young Sooke resident, the answer is quite easy: Learn to fly, of course! Lyra Hindrichs has taken to the sky, flying in a glider. Apparently, she likes it up there. “I just like the freedom, and seeing the world from above,” said Hindrichs in conversation. “I’ve done a lot of flying in the bigger planes, but it’s not the same (as) when you’re in control.” Cadet Lyra Hindrichs

of Sooke, spent six weeks of her summer at the Regional Gliding School (Pacific) on the Air Cadet Glider Pilot Scholarship Course. She was one of 44 Air Cadets selected from across British Columbia who had the opportunity to pursue their

Transport Canada Glider Pilot License. According to a press released issued by the school, Hindrichs flew in one of the Schweizer 2-33A gliders, which are owned by the BC Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada. When asked what

Hampton Little League Softball team featuring two Sooke girls, Kylie Katz and Ally Gallant, have just returned from the Softball Little League World Series held in Portland, Oregon. They earned the right to represent Canada, having won their way through the Provincial Championship on route to securing the Canadian Little League Softball Championship. Since 2004 in 32 round robin games, Canada has never achieved a victory. 2013 proved to be an altogether different affair with Canada defeating the powerhouse USA West team from Tuscon, Arizona, who would suffer that

one and only loss to Canada as they cruised on to become World Series Champions. Canada quickly became the talk of the tournament for their well-schooled field play, and causing a major upset over USA West as they won two of five games as well as the manner in which they represented their country off the field. It was an experience of a lifetime for the 11 girls in the tight knit unit that boasts five first year players, who hope to return to Alpenrose Stadium next year to attend to unfinished business. Submitted by Oliver Katz

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Cadet Lyra Hindrichs with her flight instructor, OCdt Richard Soos. According to Regional Gliding School (Pacific) “Home of Air Cadet Flying Training” Facebook page, “Lyra reports that her solo was very relaxing because there was no instructor telling her what to do! She flew for 12 minutes in glider GCLY before returning safely for what she describes as one of her smoothest landings!” receiving the Glider Pilot Scholarship meant to her, Hindrichs said, “The Glider Pilot Scholarship course has been an incredible experience and an amazing introduction to flying. I love the thrill of gliding and I hope that I will continue to soar wherever I go.” Her first solo flight “was amazing. I only went up to 1,500 feet, but with no one in the back telling me what to do, and just being able to do what I wanted to, it felt really relaxing. I was extremely excited.”

Hindrichs also received two awards upon completing her course, proudly posted on the Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Facebook fan page (https:// www.facebook.com/ RGSPacific). “FSgt Lyra Hindrichs, 848 sqn, is presented with the Harry Astoria memorial award as the runner up to top overall cadet on the Glider Pilot Course. She also receives the CFIs [sic] award for top flight test!”

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SEAPARC Skate Patrol/Skate Shop Attendant & Skate Instructor Positions Available We are looking for motivated individuals who have a strong skating background and interest or experience in sharpening skates to join our skate shop/skate patrol team. Skate sharpening training is available for successful candidates. We are also seeking dynamic, outgoing instructors, who have a strong skating background and love working with kids. The auxiliary hours of work vary throughout the week. Priority will be given to applicants who have flexible hours. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certification. Please submit your resume and cover letter in person or by e-mail before Sept. 3/13 to:

Colleen Hoglund Recreation Coordinator SEAPARC Leisure Complex 2168 Phillips Road choglund@crd.bc.ca

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Cadet Lyra Hindrichs’ CFI award, signed by Queen Elizabeth. As Hindrichs explains in a follow-up email, the Harry Astoria award goes to the cadet “who displayed a high degree

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of flying skills, airmanship, maturity, and selfdiscipline.” The 2013 CFI award is “presented to the glider cadet attaining the highest mark on the flight test and judged to be the best pilot by the GPS course staff. This award has also been signed by Queen Elizabeth” (pictured left).

“These young men and women have worked very hard to get here on scholarship, and will continue to work even harder throughout the course” said Lt.-Col Tony Appels, Commanding Officer of RGS (Pacific). Cadet Hindrichs is a member of 848 Royal Canadian Air Cadet

Squadron in Langford, BC. Hindrichs studied all aspects of aviation in order to pass an entrance exam, prior to sitting before a review board. Her school marks, cadet service, leadership and physical fitness are also evaluated as part of the selection process. At the conclusion of the intense

six week training period, the successful students received their coveted Air Cadet Glider Pilot Wings on graduation day, August 15. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national co-educational youth organization sponsored by the Canadian Forces in partnership with the civilian Air Cadet

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League of Canada. In British Columbia there are approximately 3,700 Air Cadets enrolled in 57 Squadrons. The BC Ministry of Education, Skills and Training recognizes the cadet program as a “ministry- accepted External Course” for which students may receive graduation credit.

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Dribbling is acceptable in certain circles Both sessions (in the past year) have been full or almost full.” Hoglund says they have received positive feedback from parents. “Todd is an excellent coach, well received” by both the players and their students. Repeat enrolment throughout the year confirms the popularity of the program. Registration for these programs have just opened at SEAPARC. “The sooner they register, the better,” said Hoglund, adding that space is limited. “Fitness, the social aspect, meeting new friends, fun — which is essential for any age even adult,” said Kozinka. And with his morethan-25 years of experience, Kozinka offers fun, fitness and extra dribbling on the courts of Poirier elementary and Journey middle schools this fall. And beyond.

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As the summer season gently comes to a close, some activities wind up and others start again. Sooke’s Todd Kozinka is turning his efforts to heighten awareness of basketball, a low-cost, high accessibility sport that is steadily gaining popularity. “I’m trying to get basketball more popular in Sooke,” said Kozinka. Kids “need to be starting younger if they want to do well when they are older.” “It’s a really cheap sport,” he adds. “All you need is a pair of shoes and a basketball. You can play outside; you can play inside.” Kozinka is once again offering a once-a-week basketball program through SEAPARC, promising “ample time for game play” and a focus on “fun and learning,” according to the program description. Last year, Kozinka offered two programs at SEAPARC: one for six to eight year olds, and another for the nine to 11 group. This year, they are expanding and offering two additional programs: ages 12 - 15, and 16 - 20. All programs will run for six weeks, and then players can re-register for the next six-week session. The programs will run at either Poirier elementary or Journey middle school. (Refer to the SEAPARC program guide for complete information.) The nine to 11 group will have an opportunity to play with the Westshore basketball and play in the Friday night league for an extra cost. In speaking to the growth in popularity of basketball, Kozinka referenced a Forbes article (Forbes.com, July 12, 2013, “How Basketball Overtook Hockey As The Most Popular Youth Sport In Canada,” by Alicia Jessop) that stated how basketball is gaining popularity in Canada. “Today, the growth rate of basketball participation in Canada among the country’s youth exceeds that of hockey and soccer,” reads the article. “Since 2010, basketball participation has seen a growth rate of 16 percent. “ “When you play it right and get good coaching,” sums up

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Todd Kazinka’s son and a friend engaging in a bit of one-on-one, just having fun and playing outside. Kazinka says basketball is one of the least expensive and most accessible sports available to youth today. Kozinka, “it’s a really fun game.” Younger players are still learning basic skills. Most of their learning comes from actually playing the game, connecting with the basketball. “They just want to dribble and shoot.” Finesse, such as teamwork and playing the different position, develops with experience and age.

“My philosophy is that kids should play many different sports growing up … to develop physical literacy.” Colleen Hoglund, the Recreation Program Coordinator, at SEAPARC spoke highly of the basketball program. “The program has been really well received.

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RBC is open for business! Thank you for your patience and support during our recent business interruption. We are proud to be longstanding members of the Sooke community and we are here to serve you:

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. · For financial advice services and appointments, visit us at #301-2015 Shields Road during hours listed above. · Need business and personal teller services? · Visit us at Shoppers Drug Mart during hours listed above. · Need an RBC ATM machine? · Chevron Sooke Pantry now has a full-function RBC ATM offering withdrawal, deposit, bill payment, funds transfer and passbook update capability. Open 24 hours. · Need to access your safe deposit box? · Visit our RBC Westshore Town Centre, located at 2945 Jacklin Road during extended bank hours: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday.

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5 p.m. White signs (the ones that display the speed) are regulatory, meaning that you must abide. A school zone is begins with the facing school-zone sign (yellow sign, with children on it), and ends with “the back of the sign assembly for the opposite direction of travel” (MVA). Sure, other provinces mark it with a facing “end of zone” sign, but in BC we do it our way. Remember that the roads in Sooke get awfully congested in the hour preceding the start of school and in the hour after school wraps up for the day. If you must be on the roads during these times, allow for this extra time in your travels. The mind-set com-

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• It doesn’t have to be complicated. Each time you slow down when you see a child on the road or sidewalk, you remind yourself of the importance of our children. When you save cans or bottles or metal for student drives, or buy a chocolate bar in support of a school activity, you not only help our students, but help secure our future at the same time. •Educators cling to the dream that each child will have a chance to imagine his or her possibilities and will benefit from each new learning opportunity. The principals and staff of Milne’s Landing hope that you will join us in imagining a vibrant future full of opportunity for all. • May our dreams come true.”

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