Sooke News Mirror, July 30, 2014

FINE ART

Annual fine art show draws art lovers from all over.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Mayor Wendal Milne said that as elected officials there are only one or two things in life they have and that is integrity, the perception of honesty and being up front with people. He said this in response to rezoning of properties for waste transfer stations.

At issue are properties on Idlemore Road where transfer stations are being operated without proper zoning and without proper process.

He said he was approached in January by representatives of Dale Arden who wanted to put in a transfer station on the property he owns on Idlemore Road. Milne said he told him “no” as the property was not zoned for it.

“This thing stinks,” he said referring to how the business got approval and was up and running by the time he returned from holidays.

“How can this happen when I’m away?” questioned Milne.

Milne said transfer station designations should be site specific and if there was a perimeter around the Arden property and he went through proper process, that would be acceptable.

Transfer stations, said Milne, have a certain perception and the use causes controversy and angst among people and there was a need to be careful where these are located.

At a special council meeting on July 21, council voted in favour of rescinding Bylaw 596 and 597 and giving it first and second reading. The bylaws had previously gone to third reading at the council meeting on July 14.

CAO Gord Howie advised council that these was the steps which needed to be taken because of an error in dealing with five Goodridge Road properties.

“It puts the property zoning in collision with the community plan,” said Howie.

There are currently 19 properties in the district with M2 zoning. The amended bylaw would exclude 2040 and 2050 Idlemore Road from the proposed bylaw changes, as well as the five properties along Goodridge Road including Goodridge Peninsula.

Mayor Wendal Milne and Councillor Kerrie Reay were opposed. Councillor Maja Tait had previously stated her opposition.

A new public hearing will be held, most likely in September before final adoption of the bylaws.

At a special council meeting on July 24, Mayor Milne notified council that he would be asking for reconsideration of Bylaws 596 and 597 in accordance with Section 131 of the Community Charter. This will be brought back for reconsideration in September.

In other news, council unanimously passed third reading to place a bylaw on the November ballot giving the district authority for long-term borrowing of $1.5-million for a community public space. It was necessary to push this item through as the province is requesting all submissions to be in by August 5, 2014. A committee will be struck in September to gather local input and suggestions.

The whole community would have input into what the building would look like, said Milne. There are several options including; a new build, partnering or leasing from a new library or renovating the Sooke Community Hall.

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John D. Martin 1936-2104 Long before world travel had become the normal way of life for young people, John Martin responded to that lure, travelling on his own throughout Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, besides Great Britain, the land of his forefathers.

The youngest of three children of John and Sheila Martin of Sooke River Road, John graduated from Milne’s Landing High school in 1954, when the graduating class totaled five students. He went on to apprentice as a machinist at Yarrows Limited in Victoria, and it was on completion of his apprenticeship that he began taking time out for international travel.

As his travel adventures were somewhat of a novelty at that time, John would get invited to entertain by showing the slides he’d taken, along with his amusing commentary.

Growing up on a country farm in a family with wholesome and traditional values, perhaps John became a living example of that early influence, for like his parents, he contributed his time generously towards his community throughout his life. A Boy Scout as a youngster, he enjoyed the outdoors and camping.

John married an Aussie nurse, but notwithstanding his world travels, it was in Sidney B.C. that he met Ingrid.

The two were married in 1972 and made their first home on Wright Road. Two children were born, Ed “Toby” and Kristi, graduating from the same school as their dad, now called Edward Milne community school.

Throughout the years, participating in Sooke’s foremost tradition, All Sooke Day, was lifeblood to muscular John. He helped prepare the grounds, setting up for the competitions, participated in chopping and bucking and served for years as a judge. He was on the directorship of the Sooke Community Association for decades, helping maintain the hall, and working at the logging sports convention entertainment evenings that brought money into the coffers to keep the hall afloat.

Later on, when John and Ingrid moved to

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wooded property that fronted on the river, they built a lovely home situated where they could watch wildlife on all sides, a particular joy to them both.

John was very keen on history, had listened to many tales of early pioneering life told by his dad, and treasured the old growth trees and vegetation that had stood for centuries along his riverside domain.

Within the river itself, at salmon spawning time, the waters churned with homing fish. Ever faithful to nature, John shared his river access with the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society, and each year men in waders, trucks and nets gathered there, harvesting the next year’s supply for their hatchery.

John’s community interests extended to helping wherever he was needed, and a particular focus was helping record history for the museum. Even a year ago, while in failing health, he spent much time assisting with accurate documentation, wanting to make sure we got it right. He also particularly cherished the visits with his and Ingrid’s three grandchildren.

Jack McLeod, another nature-lover, who met John when he and Jean arrived in Sooke 25 years ago, sais, “We’ve enjoyed knowing and working with John in the church and in the hatchery. He was an all-round good friend. We just recently visited him in the care home and had a good chat.”

John is survived by Ingrid, by his son Ed (Jannie) daughter Kristi (Pierre) and the three grandchildren. Predeceased by elder brother Rob and sister-in-law Ann, he is survived by sister Beth and brotherin-law Jerry Van Ek. A celebration of John’s life will take place on September 5 at the family home by the riverside.

Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum

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Mid-afternoon on Wednesday, July 23, saw a small fender-bender just east of Sooke. An eastbound vehicle stopped to turn left on Woodlands Road. Unfortunately, the vehicle behind it did not stop. According to Fire Chief Steve Sorensen, the injuries were minor, limited to soft tissue damage.

This incident serves as a gentle reminder to keep a safe distance between vehicles. ICBC recommends a minimum following distance of twoseconds. A $109 fine and penalty points can result.

“You need at least two seconds of space in front in good weather and road conditions,” reads the ICBC driver trainer manual (Chapter 5: See-ThinkDo). “Increase your following distance to three seconds on high-speed roads and to four seconds in bad weather conditions or on uneven or slippery roads.”

Following too closely behind the vehicle in front is a major cause of crashes.

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Pirjo Raits

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Victoria’s insatiable thirst for water at the turn in the early year of the 20th Century led to the monumental task of building a 27-mile long pipeline.

The work was done with pick and shovel from the Sooke Hills and inland to Goldstream.

The construction of the pipes was carried out at Cooper’s Cove and was considered, at the time, to be one of the largest construction projects and feats of engineering to ever take place in the Sooke area. The project employed over 400 men in the installation of the 48” concrete pipeline, also known as the “flowline.”

Cooper’s Cove was the place where the gravel and cement were offloaded from barges.

Steam boilers and locomotives were used to haul the flow line sections into places along the mountainsides. On

any given Sunday in the early stages of the project there were 560 men working at Cooper’s Cove.

“The logistics stun me,” said Elida Peers, Sooke historian and one of the organizers of the upcoming flow line exhibit.

In the book, The Sooke Story, The History and the Heartbeat, it points out the ingenuity of the engineers of the day.

“As the pipe sections were carried by steam locomotive to installation points at both the Sooke Lake and Humpback ends of the grade, the railway track was withdrawn, leaving a bed for the concrete to lie securely in its place.”

The hills in the area of the Sooke Potholes were full of field camps for the workers and most recently a bake oven used back in the early 1900s was discovered. The camps themselves were relatively self-contained with cook tents and blacksmith shops.

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Joan (Danny) Pollock takes a dip in the river in 1914.

She was the wife of engineer Paddy Pollock who was working on the flow line project. Her grandson, John Mason, will be present at the grand opening of the exhibit.

Construction took four years from 1911 to 1915.

Stories relating to the flow line are still only one or two generations past. Retired University of Victoria professor Charles Tolman is currently writing a book on the stepby-step progress of the flow line, which will be published by the Sooke Region Museum. He had a distant relative who photographed the flow line project from a construction point of view.

“We get lots of emails from the families who had grandfathers who worked on the project,” said Peers.

Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog, for example, has a relative who was a master mariner and was hired on as a surveyor. He apparently had the skills they needed back in 1911.

“How they built the flow line to circle mountains without any modern equipment is amazing,” said Peers.

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a couple of characters

Melissa Perry poses as “Sally” and Katharine Holmes dressed as “Jo” at the Sooke Regions Museum’s celebration of Leechtown’s 150 commemoration on Saturday, July 19.

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engines, narrow gauge tracks, and men with picks and shovels all made this 27 mile line which encompassed at least 37,000 four foot sections of concrete pipe. Cement was brought in by barrel to Cooper’s Cove, horses hauled gravel at Goldstream and men toiled.

“The work is colossal, all hand labour, it’s an absolute marvel,” Peers stated.

A few years ago sections of the flow line were brought into Sooke and are being used as planters and architectural features at various businesses.

A sculpture of a worker on the flow line is located at the municipal hall.

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A young gold panner by the name of Daylin Cooper has experienced a devastating loss. His panning equipment, which he kept hidden on the site of his claim in the Sombrio area, has disappeared.

Stolen were his good dredge, a Honda 4 horsepower, a wetsuit, gloves, boots, masks, pry bars, gas can, the hoses for the dredge, and the nozzle.

The dredge was about four feet long, three feet wide, and would have required several people to move.

“All they left was a camo tarp, a empty tub and a few tools,” he reported. “Me and my uncle drove out to the gold claim Friday morning to find all the equipment gone.”

On Friday afternoon, he and his mother reported the theft to the Sooke RCMP. What makes the loss especially devastating is that Cooper is only 16 years old. He worked a number of odd jobs over the past two years to accumulate the equipment.

“Everything I have earned has gone into my gold claim and mining equipment,” said Cooper.

His passion for gold started when he was a young 13 year old, living by the North Saskachewan River.

“My mom banned me from video games,” Cooper noted. “Out of boredom I borrowed a gold pan and went to the river and panned, and when I saw the gold I was hooked.”

He and his mother moved to Sooke about a year after that, and

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Daylin Cooper with mining equipment (different than what was stolen). Below, a photo of the stolen dredge. he eventually earned enough to purchase a claim at Sombrio along with the required panning equipment.

“I did paper routes, mowing lawns, worked teaching computer skills to the elderly.

Jobs that didn’t interfere with school.”

A new dredge alone, costs about $2,500 and the claim cost $1,500.

Cooper is a student at Edward Milne community school and in February this year, he was one of 11 EMCS students selected to attend the TEAC 105 course at Camosun Saturday, Sunday & Monday College in September.

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“Shake the hand that feeds you,” said author Michael Pollan, who helped popularize the farm-to-fork movement, and an ongoing campaign in Sooke called Value our Food aims to get you shaking hands with your local food producers.

Launched by the Sooke Region Food Community Health Initiative (Food CHI) earlier this year, the Value our Food initiative will bring food producers into the spotlight with a series of short video vignettes that tell the story behind the market stalls bursting with fresher-than-fresh greens, root veggies, organic eggs and freerange chickens. The video series, created by videographer Kay Lovett, will consist of

15 one-minute shorts introducing local food producers, their specialties, products and stories, with more planned for the future.

“Food CHI, in partnership with the local farming community, is creating an opportunity for residents to better know their food producer,” explains Food CHI president, Anita Wasiuta. The videos currently in production explore the unique significance each farm holds for our community.

The video shorts will feature alongside Food CHI’s popular 2014 Farm Guide listing, offering an intimate glimpse into established farms such as Cross Point Farm, which has remained in the same family and is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019, as well as newcomers such as the Cast Iron Farms Co-opera-

Stolen property recovered Sooke RCMP responded to a report of a prowler and suspicious vehicle in a residential area of Sooke, on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 04:49 a.m..

A pickup truck was located and investigators determined it was stolen from Saanich approximately a week ago.

The occupants were arrested for Possession of Stolen Property, and taken to Sooke RCMP cells. The truck was loaded with stolen property which included three mountain bikes, a motorcycle, a chainsaw, and abundant cellular telephones and other electronic items.

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tive, a tight-knit group of young agrarians who recently sealed the deal on the 11-acres of ALR land across from the Sunriver Community Gardens.

“Today, many young farmers are starting up in the Sooke region or actively seeking land in the area to produce food for our residents,” says Wasiuta.

The appetite for

buying local is already strong in Sooke, with many local businesses leading the way by proudly adopting a ‘buy local’ model.

“Farmers traditionally have been generous and helped one another, shared information about crop production and marketing, formed farmers’ institutes, loan institutions, and other kinds of sup-

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in the truck were two replica handguns.

A quantity of methamphetamine was located, as well as methamphetamine-use paraphernalia. It appears that the pair were actively involved in theft to sustain their methamphetamine addiction.

Photographs of the stolen property which has not yet been traced back to a legal owner will be placed on the Sooke Detachment page of the RCMP website, on July 25, 2014. (http://sooke.bc.rcmpgrc.gc.ca).

Arrested are a 31-year-old male and a 22-year-old female both from Victoria. Both remain in police custody and are will appear before a judi-

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Farming can be an isolated lifestyle. Hours are long, the work is physically demanding, and while operating and capital costs increase, farmers struggle to compete with big monocrop farms that can fall back on crop insurance if their crop fails, she explains. Creating those personal connections and network of support is vital to stimulating and sustaining the local market for fresh food.

The 2014 Sooke Region Food CHI Farm Guide and vignettes can be found in both map and brochure formats, at sookefoodchi. ca/farm-guide-map.

Watch for the Value Our Food booth at events throughout the Sooke region over the summer months.

no new developments on the Pamella Dyer homicide.

Her son, Michael James McCormick, 36, has appeared in court under charges unrelated to the homicide. He was brought up on charges of uttering threats against his exgirlfriends boyfriend.

Pamella Dyer, 64, was found dead in her home on July 20.

McCormick is said to have suffered from mental health and addiction issues and police had been called to Dyer’s home on French Road a number of times.

Dyer was a long time bar manager at the Sooke Legion and retired a few years ago.

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Bike thefts increase over summer Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

Lorien Arnold, owner of Sooke Mountain Cycle, is raising the alarm for owners of bicycles to become more aware about the theft of bicycles.

“It’s always this time of year,” he says, noting that bicycle thefts increase in the summer in part because of the increased transient population going through Sooke.

Being in the business, he often hears stories of stolen bicycles.

The way he sees it, there are two categories of theft or opportunity. The first is done in the moment, because someone needs a fasterthan-walking means of transportation.

“Transportation is freedom,” said Arnold, of this type of opportunistic theft where someone stumbling out of a bar sees an easy bike for a fast ride home.

The second type of theft of opportunity, where the thieves are looking for a quick and easy source of money.

The sales of bicycle parts can be very lucrative, so much so that warehouses of stolen bicycle parts exist in the underground economy. Serial numbers, points out Arnold, usually only appear

Alcohol prices adjusted

The province has adjusted its new minimum prices for alcohol in the wake of criticism over the rollout of new rules allowing “happy hour” discounts.

A new category for draft beer creates a minimum charge of $12 for a 60-ounce pitcher – down from $15 previously announced – or $0.20 per ounce for large volumes over 50 ounces instead of $0.25, which still applies to smaller glasses and pints.

“Upon reviewing B.C.’s minimum prices, we realized they weren’t on par with consumers’ expectations and we took action to find a fair compromise that still upholds B.C.’s high standards for health and safety,” said MLA John Yap, who heads the province’s liquor policy reforms.

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Lorien Arnold warns bike owners to be aware. on the frame of a bicycle. So when parts are stripped, they are essentially untraceable.

Identification numbers can be added to different parts of the bike, but they can just as eas-

ily be ground off.

And bicycles can be very expensive, going all the way up to $15,000. But whatever the owner spent on a bike, “every bike is worth something,” said Arnold. To the owner, it’s transportation, sport or passion.

To a drug addict in need of a fix, it’s a quick and lucrative source of money that is easy to liquidate.

The ability to curb the easy theft of bicycles, Arnold believes owners need to focus on what they can influence, which is their own behaviour.

His list of recommendations includes these very suggestions.

1. Lock up your bicycle at all times.

2. When you are at home, ensure your bike is safely secured.

Do not leave your bike

unlocked at the front of your house.

3. When parking your bike at a destination, leave it locked in public view.

4. When regularly frequenting a destination, lock your bicycle at a different place every day. Avoid patterns of behaviour.

“There is no unbreakable lock,” Arnold advises. Locks merely act as a deterrent, adding “time and risk” to those trying to steal it.

“This year seems worse than the past,” he said, referencing one situation where two bikes were stolen on the same day, and one bike was later recovered with parts of the other.

“Keep your eye on your stuff, and think of the consequences,” are his final words of advice.

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It’s been one year since a fire destroyed the office of the Sooke News Mirror and other businesses at Evergreen Centre. In the early morning hours of July 31 a fire, believed to have started in a recycling bin at the back of the Royal Bank, caught hold and spread throughout the structure. At least five businesses were left without premises. All that was left was a blackened ruin, which was later torn down.

The Sooke News Mirror, like the other businesses, lost a lot but retained their enthusiasm and printed their paper that week without missing a beat.

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One of the biggest fires in recent memory destroyed the offices of a number of businesses in 2013. All of them are carrying on business in new premises.

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Living in the best place on Earth It’s B.C. Day on Monday, August 4 and it comes at the best time of the year — the middle of summer.

Those of us who are lucky enough to live in British Columbia will enjoy the statutory holiday by enjoying our amazing climate, geography and culture. It’s almost a Canadian responsibility to get outdoors and enjoy the waning days of summer.

We actually have it all in British Columbia — from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains. The vast interior plains and forests, to the lakes and rivers scattered across the province are all within easy reach. The vineyards and orchards in the Okanagan and the Fraser Valley farms all supply us with what we need and what we enjoy.

This is a very abundant province with such a variety of landscapes and seascapes. We have the potential to grow all of our own food and Mother Nature supplies the rest. So why don’t we?

It is imperative to preserve what farm land we have and say “no” when it is being wrestled away from the farmer to the developer. Farming doesn’t make anyone rich, but we need to ensure we can supply our own needs without relying on other countries for food. We may not be able to grow avocados or mangoes, but we can grow the basics. We need to ensure our resources remain in Canadian hands because this is our inheritance and our legacy. We can’t and shouldn’t sell it away to the highest bidder.

We all take pride in being British Columbians and we need to remember what we love about this province, what it affords us and why it is important to protect our life in this province.

Take a moment on this B.C. Day to reflect on the beauty of our province and the incredible lifestyle we enjoy here. Take a road less travelled and discover a place you may never have been to before. Enjoy our beaches and lakes and cities and bask in the knowledge that we live in the best place on earth. Happy B.C. Day.

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Clarifying the health care system A recent editorial by the provincial fire fighters union president makes several claims about the provincial pre-hospital health care system that require clarification so readers can have a balanced perspective.

Sooke News Mirror, July 23, 2014, page 8, “What do you expect when you call 9-1-1?

To ensure that both ambulance and first responder (fire department) resources are dispatched appropriately, and the public isn’t at risk from emergency vehicles driving at high speeds unnecessarily, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) undertook its fifth review of its Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) in 2013. The RAP outlines which resource(s) to assign to each medical call received and how they should respond - lights and siren or routine.

Our evidence-based review found that there is no clinical benefit for patients to have first responders dispatched for several of the call types that they currently attend. A formal consensus among EMS physicians is

that only patients in cardiac or respiratory arrest, or those having total airway obstruction, benefit from a rapid ambulance response. An ambulance is still sent to every call in B.C., however, they are responding without lights and siren more often.

Ambulance dispatchers assess the patient’s condition over the phone and prioritize every call for service – people with life-threatening conditions get the fastest response with the highest trained paramedics available. When appropriate, dispatchers notify first responders that there is a patient that would benefit from having fire fighters provide first aid as soon as possible. This notification occurs in seconds, not minutes as stated. First responders remain able to upgrade the call if they have concerns about the ambulance response.

With these changes, ambulances are getting to critically ill or injured patients faster and those with nonlife threatening conditions have been waiting only a few minutes more on

average. An EMS expert reviewed the process used to update the RAP and found that the methodology was consistent with contemporary best practices nationally and internationally, used robust clinical evidence, and is superior to the processes used in many major EMS systems.

BCEHS continues to monitor the RAP changes – which have only been implemented for ambulances so far, not first responders – on a systemwide basis and review individual calls when the response was questioned. To date there have been no negative clinical patient outcomes attributed to the RAP changes.

BCEHS greatly values the role of first responders and will continue to work on strengthening this partnership using medical evidence and facts to enhance care and service for patients.

William Dick, MD, MSc, FRCPC Vice President, Medical Programs BCEHS

The Sooke News Mirror will on occassion print longer letters on issues of broad importance to our readers. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity and length. If you wish to submit a letter of more than 300 words, please check with the editor to see if there is available space for a “feature letter.”

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We asked: How does art contribute to the community of Sooke?

Sooke is really known for its art.

It has tremendous economic benefits, and it draws out artists from around the world.

It enriches the lives of the people in the community.

Linda Anderson Sooke

They are heroes among us Responding to Mr. Derek Lewers’ letter in July 16 Sooke News Mirror.

I am extremely disappointed with Mr. Derek Lewers letter, how he defines a hero and the clear reference to volunteer firefighters.

The residents of Sooke need these volunteers, for safety and insurance reasons.

With everyone’s life becoming more complicated, attracting volunteers who can make the commitment to training and availability is becoming increasingly difficult. Sooke council has been working with the Sooke Firefighters Association on a positive campaign to attract new volunteers.

We wanted a campaign that would emphasize the positive aspects of being a volunteer firefighter and how critical they are to our community. We chose the tag line “become a community hero” accompanied by a picture that depicts the respect and awe small children have for a working fireman.

Mr. Lewers should have done a little more research and he would have found that the Webster’s Dictionary describes a hero as a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities. I would suggest all of our men and women, who volunteer for the Sooke Fire Department by nature

It is important. It connects people to their heritage, and it’s something everyone should have as a part of life. Art in Sooke brings out a lot of people, and it contributes economically to our community.

Having the Sooke Fine Arts Show in Sooke puts Sooke on the map. It invites people to recognize there's an amazing group of artists here, both from Sooke and elsewhere on the Islands.

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the steps that help others. They are all heroes in my mind. Ask yourself where we would be as a community without volunteer firefighters, volunteers for Meals on Wheels, the Food Bank, Hospice, the Legion, Rotary, Lions and the Crisis Centre just to name a few.

So let’s quit playing with words and recognize the positive things we have in the community.

Wendal Milne Mayor

Helmets do save lives I would just like to thank the first responders who assisted my son when had his longboard accident just below the Lodge area at the Potholes July 10, 2014.

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“Become a community hero” is the tag line for a campaign to recruit more volunteer fire fighters in sooke. see letter “they are heroes among us.” of the job they perform or may be asked to perform, have to be brave and surely they are people of fine quality.

I strongly disagree that the title of hero is being handed out too easily. From my observations it is used when people demonstrate their fine qualities whatever their station in life, by taking that extra step to help others. Each situation has varying degrees of risk or maybe even no risk, but the acknowledgment of taking that extra step and demonstrating fine qualities in doing so, deserves the recognition of hero.

Let’s face it, the majority of people sit on the sidelines and offer comment and criticism but few actually come forward and walk the talk.

We have numerous volunteer groups who step forward and take

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by telling all you boarders out there how important it is to wear safety gear when you ride (my son had none and rarely does he wear any); I got the call to go to the emergency at 7 p.m. (the accident happened at 3:30) and when I arrived, my son was still immobilized and was heading to do cat scans and x-rays and you could imagine one’s reaction when you see this. It turned out he had bad bruising; severe road rash plus a concussion and he was very lucky his accident wasn’t worse.

Again, thank you to the folks who were on scene first and thank you to everyone who assisted, ensuring my son was safe and getting the best care possible.

Christine George Sooke

I’m always amazed by the amount and depth of talent in the whole of Canada, and in the Greater Victoria Area (GVA) more specifically.

The Sooke Philharmonic, Victoria Symphony, ballet, modern dance, a variety of theatre groups, jazz, rock, reggae, blues, choruses and choirs, opera -- you name it, we’ve got it.

So it never fails to amaze me that our two local tv stations, CHEK Victoria and CTY2VI, don’t do more to help our performing artists.

Sure, CHEK provides live coverage but what about Canada Day here and Symphony Splash? Wouldn’t it be great if at least one of our tv stations broadcast these events live?

Much of their programming consists of nothing we watch, like infomercials, old movies, and dumb and dumber shows.

Who wouldn’t rather watch a live Victoria Symphony and/or Sooke

Room To Grow - $435,900 Spacious 2,700 sq. ft. home on 2 levels. 4 bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms. recently added 18 x 20 Solarium. Private Rear Yard is fully fenced, 20 x 13 Deck with Hot Tub and several Raised Bed Gardens. Walk to Elementary Schools, Village and Bus. More photos to view at isellsooke.com. Drive by 6578 Arranwood or call Michael at 250-642-6056 with questions or to arrange a private showing.

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Cont’d from page 9 Philharmonic concert? How about a ballet or an opera, or a play from local theatres? I’d love live jazz shows and all kinds of music from local venues.

So many people would benefit, starting with the artists themselves. Ticket sales will increase, especially from tourists, who can view these shows on the internet. Our area will attract other artists. It will be known not only as a place with great natural beauty, outdoor activities, and local food, but a place to see performing artists on par with any great city in the world.

Not everyone can get out to see shows, whether the reasons are financial, geographical, or physical. Think of all the retired folks in nursing homes, for example, who will enjoy Symphony Splash live on television.

The excuse usually given for not broadcasting performing arts is that it negatively impacts ticket sales.

On the contrary, when people see the level of talent and professionalism here, ticket sales and funding donations will be higher than ever before.

No doubt the film commission will also see a marked increase in the amount of films and television shows shot locally, as people in the industry, will want to be in a place with lots to do during their off hours.

The Wickininnish Inn was recently voted best resort in Canada, and the Sooke Harbour House was also in the top ten. We need to promote our performing arts and artists with the same or better level of enthusiasm.

I suggest an email campaign to the management of CHEK Victoria and CTY2VI (and Knowedge and TVO as well) if you agree airing concerts and shows is a great way to enrich

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our lives and support our local talent.

Helene Harrison Shirley

Motion detectors work

I installed my motion sensor to aid my vision if needed during the short colder days of the seasons journeying to doors and walkways and also as a deterrent to any curious activity.

Getting comfortable and complacent when it malfunctioned, I ignored the extra “To Do” on the list. A lesson learned when at dawn, an alert riser noticed their sensor go off and their call to RCMP resulted in the arrest of two adults in a stolen car harbouring a large cache of stolen items from their prowling the yards of sleeping Sooke residents.

My embarassment at reporting a missing almost full 20-litre gas can in effect helped them continue their tour and collect sellable items for their drug use.

I must thank RCMP Cst. Klein for responding in tracing my item as if it were an valuable electronic item and not a 10-year-old gas carry container.

Too often we ignore our motion sensor assuming it’s a deer or the wind. We also don’t know the dayto-day reality of RCMP investigative processes and the time it takes for even the most mundane tasks of trying to match a poor description of a missing item to a pile of stolen items for return to the owner. My sincerest thanks to the the alert reporter and to Cst. Klein and the RCMP in their handling of the prowlers and subsequent actions.

Carmen Neumann Sooke

Something stinks At the July 14 public hearing regarding changing the zoning of M2 to allow waste transfer stations there was overwhelming opposition expressed by the majority of the speakers. Despite this opposition council voted for the bylaws to allow waste transfer stations in the M2 zone. However, at the July 21 council meeting the vote was rescinded due to an issue with Goodridge Peninsula (zoned M2) and the OCP. It appears there may be another public hearing on this issue in the near future. In other words, this situation is a big mess, and is costing taxpayers’ money and wasting time, seemingly for the benefit of one person.

At the July 21 meeting Mayor Milne used some strong words to indicate his opposition of this change in the zoning bylaw. Apparently the mayor was approached in January 2014 by a representative of Mr. Arden asking whether a waste transfer station could be set up on the Arden property. The mayor correctly told this per-

son no because M2 is not zoned for waste transfer stations. The mayor then went on holidays, some of the councillors had discussions, and when the mayor got back there were in fact plans to set up a waste transfer station on Mr. Arden’s property. Mayor Milne went on to say that this whole situation “stinks” and that he was “infuriated.” To be fair, the mayor also said that if Mr. Arden went through the proper process his property would probably work for this purpose.

So it appears that certain councillors went behind the mayor’s back to help out Mr. Arden. The mayor is correct; this situation does stink, and can now only be perceived as certain councillors showing favouritism to a friend, which goes against the oath of office each councillor swore to. When explaining his opposition, the mayor said the following: “As elected officials we only have one or two things in life, which are integrity and the perception of honesty and being upfront with people.” I appreciate Mayor Milne being upfront with the taxpayers of Sooke about this fiasco.

Tom Myrick Sooke

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

Upcoming Public Meetings No Scheduled Meetings For further information, please visit the District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca

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 - 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Arts and Beautification - 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm NO MEETING IN JULY

This schedule is subject to change.

Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.

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Making contact with those in need, society helps with rides

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The cupboards are once again bare and drivers are few and far in-between.

The Contact Community Assistance Society is a non-profit society operating a transportation service and medical equipment loan cupboard out of the Sooke Community Hall.

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cal supplies or rides to doctors and hospital appointments.

But what happens often is that the equipment, when no longer needed, is often forgotten or misplaced. The items have been given out for a nominal fee to help people while in transition to purchasing their own medical assist equipment.

The equipment is not meant to be kept. Often called for items include tub transfer benches,

wheel chairs, and walking aids.

The other side of the operation is the volunteer drivers who take people to appointments. They don’t have enough of them — drivers that is. The society operates in the area between Kemp Lake to Connie Road and they take people to appointments throughout Victoria and the Westshore area.

If you can spare a few hours each week

and have a clean driving record and would like to help, the society would be most thankful. For mind’s ease, there may be a criminal record check involved as well.

The volunteer drivers work from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and they have a suggested nominal donation which reimburses the driver for their gas.

“We need more drivers,” said society mem-

ber Jan Watson.

“Just call us at 250389-4061 and leave your name and number and we will contact you.”

The society operates on donations from groups like the Legion and from generous individuals. The Sooke Community Association allows them use of the space in the basement of the community hall. They receive no government funding for either the equipment or the workers and rely

on the generosity of the community. The society pays the drivers for their gas. This might be suitable for someone who is recently retired and wants something to do a few hours a week.

For more information or to volunteer call the Contact Loan Cupboard at 250-389-4607.

Need a ride or care to give a ride, call 250389-4661.

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Notice of Public Hearings Public Hearing 1 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building Located at: 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC On: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 starting at 7pm To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3819 - cited as “Otter Point Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1, 2014”.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 3819 is to repeal and replace Bylaw No. 3719, “Official Community Plan for Otter Point Bylaw No. 1, 2010”.

Public Hearing 2 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building Located at: 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC On: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 after the close of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 3819 To consider adoption of an amendment to Bylaw No. 2040: Bylaw No. 3849 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 112, 2014”.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 3849 is to amend Bylaw No. 2040, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, to remove the requirement that accessory buildings be one-storey, to add the provision for suites to the Forestry (AF) and Agricultural (AG) zones and to clarify institutional and rural residential zone definitions to acknowledge newly created zones and to revise the definition of height.

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Bylaw No. 2040, Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992 Area Subject to Bylaw No. 2040

The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3819 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from July 9 to August 6, 2014, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf.

Written submissions should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax to 250.642.5274.

Written submissions should be received no later than noon on August 6, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing.

Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3819 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice.

For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.8101.

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The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3849 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from June 11 to August 6, 2014, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf.

Written submissions should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax to 250.642.5274.

Written submissions should be received no later than noon on August 6, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing.

Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3849 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice.

For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.8101.

S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer

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The judges for Communities in Bloom were treated to an outdoor luncheon at the Sunriver Community Garden on July 23. They feasted on garden fresh salads, salmon, flatbread from the cob oven, berries and fruit, all organized by Pia Carroll.

Among those attending were, from left to right, CIB judge Shirley Culver, Elida Peers, Wendy Milne, Mayor Wendal Milne, and Bonnie Sprinkling.

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for each student. The children participate in educational field trips, which also helps them bond with their classmates. They play inclusive games that are fun, hands-on, and have Aboriginal components.

It is a learning experience for the children, but also for the camp leaders. Sarah Staszkiel said that her favorite part of working with the children is “seeing their faces light up with joy when an exercise clicks for them. Even if they are behind academically, they are still very excited about learn-

ing.” Matthew Miller, another camp assistant, expressed that the goal of the camp is to “enhance the learning for the kids and create a routine, so that they can get ahead in the summer months.”

Spending time with the camp is energizing. The children are actively learning and engaged in their work.

They are making new friends and preparing for a strong start to the next school year.

For the full report and more information about the camp, please visit: facebook.com/ EMCSPrograms.

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Capital, the Vancouver Foundation, and many local supporters, the EMCS Society was able to offer the camp free of charge to 24 Sooke region students.

This four-week long, interactive camp improves the literacy skills of its participants year after year. On average, last year’s campers increased their reading skills by 27 per cent. Similar results are expected this year as well. With help from four engaging and passionate camp leaders, and three youth assistants, there is a lot of individual attention

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Now in its fourth year, the Play and Learn Summer Camp is in full effect. The camp, located in Sooke, aims to provide a rich playbased learning experience for children ages six to nine. They are immersed in a variety of literacy activities (reading, math, and physical education) to expand their academic skills and self-confidence. With the help of Telus, Vancity, Coast

11am to 2pm RBC Sooke, at 6525 Goodmere Road

Can you believe it has been one year since the fire destroyed our branch and other businesses in the heart of town?

Literacy camp for kids this summer Summer Literacy Camp helping Sooke kids get ahead

Thursday, July 31st

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The 9th Annual Consultant’s Invitational Fishing derby wrapped up on Saturday at the Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort, and once again it was a great success. The event is a social derby put on by the B.C. engineering community and their industry partners. A total of 250 fisherman braved the fog and ended up having a great day on the water weighing in almost 60 chinook salmon.

The winner of the event tipped the scales at 28.6 lbs with several other fish being weighed in the mid20lb mark. With great music from the band Carmanah, and an incredible dinner from West Coast Grill, the event ended up raising $18,500 in donations towards salmon enhancement/restoration on Vancouver Island. The donations were split between the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society,

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Dwayne Kalynchuk from Victoria caught this 19.5 pound chinook salmon at the Consultant’s Invitational 9th Annual Fishing Derby, hosted at the Prestige Hotel on Saturday, July 26.

Cowichan Lake Salmonoid Enhancement Society, Esquimalt Anglers Association and the Juan De Fuca Salmon Restoration Society.

With that, the derby hit an amazing benchmark to date of $100,000 in total donations to date towards Vancouver Island salmon restoration projects.

The Consultant’s Invitational Derby, and its organizing committee would like to thank all of our sponsors, volunteer skippers, guides/businesses, the community of Sooke, and many others who helped/volunteered to make this event a success.

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Transportation To/From Appointments Light Housekeeping & Meal Preparation Current First Aid & CPR • Criminal Check Available Phone: 250-896-2273 Email: jbliss@shaw.ca

Community

Calendar Thurs July 31

Fri Aug 1

Sat Aug 2

Sun Aug 3

Mon Aug 4

ADULT WALKING GROUP

VITAL VITTLES

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

PARENT & TOT DROP-IN

SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m.

RBC SAYS THANK YOU 11-2 p.m. Free hotdog/drink.

BLOOD MOBILE CLINIC 12:30-5:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church. Book at 1-888-236-6283.

NIGHT MARKET Sooke Museum 5-8:30 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m.

Closed Aug 1 - 22; re-opens Aug 29.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Steak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.

Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m.

SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Lunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call Celia 250642-5828 for information.

Aug 31, 7-10 p.m.

Taste of Sooke

Meat draw 3 p.m.

SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Otter Point Rd. across from Eustace Rd.

Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-1 p.m., $5, kids welcome.

SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Dinner at a Restaurant. Call Kay 250-642-1521 for info.

CHINOOK SALMON DERBY

Eleventh annual derby, tickets are $50 per rod and includes a T-shirt and the awards dinner.

Call 250-642-1905 for information.

Tues Aug 5

Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00.

(250) 642-5152 for info.

CALLING ALL QUILTERS

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

Call 250-642-0789 for info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Euchre 6:30 p.m.

SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS

Ayre Manor Residents trips.

SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW, DAILY July 25 to AUG 4

Opens 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., except for Aug 4, when it closes at 5 p.m. See sookefinearts.com for info.

Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend Rd Community Hall: 2037 Shields Rd Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray Rd Knox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd Legion #54: 6726 Eustace Rd Library: 2065 Anna Marie Rd Museum: 2070 Phillips Rd Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd Stick in the Mud: 6715 Eustace Rd Village Foods: Right smack downtown, you can’t miss it Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662

BABY TALK

PROGRAM BREAK: No Baby Talk this week.

Wed Aug 6 PEOPLE’S WALKING GROUP

People’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.

PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP ADULT WALKING GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m.

Registration required. Info and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 250-642-8000.

642-5152 for info.

YOUTH CLINIC FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m.

Sooke Library. 4 - 8 p.m.

Family Medical Clinic.

All ages, no registration KNITTING CIRCLE required.

Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Drop- ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m. in. 250-642-3022.

NASCAR 7 p.m.

FAMILY DAY, STAT!

Every day is family day, but today we get the day off.

NAME THE WHALE

Contest ends today. Visit the Library for details.

All Community events which purchase a display ad will appear in our current community event calendar at no charge. FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge, space permitting.

SHOPPERS 250-642-5229

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

INFORMATION

PERSONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BREN It’s been a year since we said goodbye And we all miss your smiling face Your lilies and poppies are all in bloom, Flowering all over the place We all have many sweet memories, And right now they’re playing your tune It won’t be long till we all meet again On the Dark Side of the Moon

DEATHS Kathleen Elizabeth (Betty) Robbins died suddenly in her home on July 24, 2014. She is survived by her son David (Julia); her daughter Louise (John Morgan); her daughter-in-law Paulette and grandchildren Carla, Zachart, Emily, Sophie and Sarah. She is pre-deceased by her husband Ralph and her sons Colin and John.

The family welcomes friends who wish to gather and remember Betty at a reception in her honour at her home on Friday August 1 from 2-5 pm.

Flowers gratefully declined.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 Applications for Artisans: woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

SOOKE NIGHT MARKET! Food, Crafts, Entertainment and More! Every Thursday Evening until-Sept 4th at the Sooke Region Museum 5pm-8:30

LEGALS AUCTION SALE Notice is hereby given by West Coast Super Storage Ltd, 3220 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K8 that the following item(s) will be open for bids between 9am-12pm on Aug 10th 2014 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted. • Bradley Lassaline (AS068) – Truck shell • Ferrin Bruce (3133) – Household goods • Samuel Bourassa (6024) – Household goods • Chris Tyson (3046) – Household goods • Sherry Armella (7056B) – Household goods

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

DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2014 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 2014 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.

SOOKE MEALS ON WHEELS Urgently needed volunteer cooks and kitchen helpers for approx 3 hours every 1st + 3rd Monday & Friday of the month.

Please call 250-642-2184

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

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

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WE’RE LOOKING for a dedicated, energetic, and outgoing team player to join our amazing little restaurant. If you have an exceptional attitude with a focus on providing outstanding customer service in a fine dining atmosphere and a passion for the food service industry, we’d love to meet you. You must be available Tuesday Saturday 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm, with a possibility of day shifts, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Qualifications: Serving it Right, BC (must have). Minimum 2 years server/front of house experience (must have). Super Host (nice to have). Foodsave, BC (nice to have). A good knowledge of wine (nice to have).

If this sounds like you, please bring your resume with cover letter in person to markus bistro + dinner club, 1831 Maple Ave. S, Sooke, BC, Tuesdays - Saturdays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. This position is available in August 2014, and includes some back of house responsibilities. Only those meeting the specified criteria will be contacted for an interview.

SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately.

Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

SOOKE FAMILY Resource Society (SFRS) is seeking a part-time Children’s Program Assistant position within the Family Resource programs to provide support, facilitation, and activities for the parents and children’s programs in the Sooke area (av.4-8 hours a week plus sub opportunities).

A valid First Aid Certificate and a clear criminal record check are requirements for hire.

SFRS follows the CSSEA wage scale. Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to Sooke Family Resource Society, #105-2145 Townsend Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0H3; fax 250-642-7663; attention: Child and Family Services; or email to draymond@sfrs.ca until 1:00pm, August 8, 2014.

EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career!

Contact us today at www.canscribe.com or call 1.800.466.1535 or by email: info@canscribe.com.

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

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THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities.

ESTHETIC SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required.

Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

PARTS/SERVICE Advisor excellent organization skills & good work ethics, attention to detail manditory, must be mechanically inclined. Customer relation skills necessary.

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HELP WANTED

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Capital Regional District SEAPARC is currently seeking qualiďŹ ed applicants for the following positions:

Lifeguards/Instructors

SEAPARC Leisure Complex is currently looking for Lifeguards/Instructors to assist in the delivery of public aquatic programs. QualiďŹ ed applicants will have a current National Lifeguard Service Award and/or current Water Safety Instructor Award, in addition to current certiďŹ cations in Standard First Aid and CPR-C. QualiďŹ ed applicants will also possess excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.

Arena Team Leader

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The Arena Team Leader at SEAPARC assists in the delivery of arena programs including on-ice leadership, teaching classes as required, scheduling staff, assisting with organizing special events, and communicating with instructors, participants and supervisors. This position requires an energetic, outgoing and responsible individual with a High School diploma and demonstrated experience working in an ice arena setting, including experience in skating instruction and supervision. Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal and public relations skills and experience are required.

To further explore our exciting employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.crd.bc.ca/careers.

The CRD thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

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Please send sports tips to Britt Santowski at: news@sookenewsmirror.com

Local athletes display stamina and endurance in Kelowna event. Sooke’s Jacqueline McAllister also took part in the Peach Classic.

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From the Peach Classic Triathlon, left to right, Tara Poirier, Lisa Knoles, L. (Byrne) Hooper, Jacqueline McAllister, Teresa Lennox.

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The 66th Across the Lake Swim took place in Kelowna this past July 19th, 2014, and Sooke was well represented with 13 strong swimmers.

Since 1949, swimmers have been embracing Canada’s largest open water swim, which takes place every year in Kelowna, B.C. Swimmers of all ages and of all skill levels swim the 2.1 distance across Okanagan Lake.

Among these swimmers are those from Sooke.

But this year was not an ordinary year.

According to the Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim newsletter, this year’s swim “was daunting if not outright discouraging for most of the swimmers who started the 2.1km event at the Old Ferry Wharf jetty.”

The normal cut-off

time for the swim is 90 minutes, but this year, less than half the swimmers had crossed the finish line. Indeed, most swimmers took twice the time, and this was reflected in the numbers. The average crossing time for last year’s swim was just over 46 minutes; this year, the average crossing time was one hour and 29 minutes. Almost double.

“It was QUITE the event this year,” noted Laura (Byrne) Hooper.

“All of the swimmers got more than they bargained for this year.”

As they completed their swim, the athletes staggered in, exhausted.

“The finish line, though normally quite festive in years past, was much more solemn out of worry for our teammates as every minute passed without them,” said Hooper.

“We all stood waiting for the last friend to arrive. “

The Sooke swimmers were Doug Van Ek (who led the Sooke group with a remarkable time of 43:01), Lisa Knoles (Sooke’s top female time), Tara Poirier, Laura (Byrne) Hooper, Teresa Lennox, Kaelison Poirier (Sooke’s youngest swimmer), Bob Whittet, Dave Cummings, Ron Buddo (interviewed in April this year “Sooke swimmers get all serious when told to go jump into the lake”), Allan Poole, Murray Benson, Fiona Poole and Janet Rayner Thorn.

But wait, there’s more…!

The day following this exhausting swim, four of Sooke’s women who swam the lake took to the water again as they completed the Peach Classic Triathlon.

Tara Poirier, Lisa Knoles, Laura (Byrne) Hooper and Teresa Lennox all took part in this second athletic

This triathlon consists of a 750m swim, a 20k bike ride, and a 5k run.

“We had two third place finishes and considering the effort of the swim on the previous day

(Across the Lake Swim) we are all pleased with our results,” reported Hooper.

Investing can seem complicated.

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Meet Christina Brown, our Financial Planning Pro who’s recently joined the Coast Capital Savings Sooke Branch.

As a Personal Financial Planner, Christina has helped customers meet their financial goals for over 15 years. And, like our entire team, she does it all with an approach that’s simple and easy to understand, so you know exactly how you can achieve your financial goals.

Whether you’re planning your retirement, your child’s education, or looking for ways to protect your family or business from the unexpected, Christina and our team can help with all your financial needs. Call or visit Christina at our Sooke branch, she’d love to help.

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Sooke Slo Pitch Invitational in full swing on the August long weekend

Sooke Loggers place third at the 54th Seattle Invitational

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Britt Santowski

The Sooke Slo Pitch Association is once again hosting its Invitational Tournament, with the championship games being played on the long weekend, from Saturday, August 2 to Monday August 4.

The top six teams made up the A-Division, and the bottom six made up the B-Division.

The Sooke Loggers played at the 54th Seattle Invitational on the weekend of July 25-27.

The following game results are according to the Master Schedule posted online at fastpitchwest. com.

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A-Division: • Freaks • Hawkes • Dawg • Foul Ballz • Lowered Expectations • Stattered Dreams

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B-Division • Jammers • One Hit Wonders • Average Throws • Pitch Black • Scared Hitless • Half Baked

All games are scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise posted.

The A-Division winning team receives $1,000, and prizes will be given for both divisions, up to fourth place. Each team has six males and four females.

Beer gardens and a concession stand will be set up for the hungry and the thirsty.

More information is available at http://www. sookeslopitch.ca/

Saturday • Won: Sooke Loggers 8 K-Club Pirates 1 • Won: Sooke Loggers 8 Cal. State Builders 1 • Won: Sooke Loggers 6 Cleon’s Auto 1 Sunday • Won: Sooke Loggers 7 Oregon Bandits 0 • Lost: California A’s 3 Sooke Loggers 1 In the final game, the California A’s faced Clean’s Auto. The California A’s won the Open Division Crown, and the Fleetwood Marlins won the lower division.

Last year’s winners of the tournament was the K-Club from Bremerton, Washington. The most recent winner from B.C. was the Comox Valley Cannons, from Courtenay, B.C., who won it back in 2010. The Sooke Loggers have never won this tournament.

The tournament was held at the Dacca Park Athletic Fields in Fife, Washington. The Seattle Invitational is the longest running tournament in the USA.

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Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home?

Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities?

Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program.

Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.

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5/2/2014 2:12:26 PM

HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced.

“The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small.

I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.”

Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.”

Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home.

The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you cherish your time with friends and family this week, spending as many free moments with them as possible. In the coming days, carve out some alone time for yourself.

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Artists’ night marked by awards, music and celebration Island artists turned out by the hundreds for the 28th Annual Sooke Fine Arts Show Artists Celebration over the weekend, an intimate chance for show sponsors and donors to mix and mingle with the region’s finest visual artists—and possibly lay claim to a coveted piece or two.

A crowd of nearly 500 attended the July 26 event, which kicked off with the presentation of Artist Awards, followed by live music by Victoria crooner Maureen Washington.

More than $12,000 in awards were presented to 18 artists in recognition of outstanding work. The award winners include: Awards of Excellence Empty Windows #4, Seth Berkowitz Delicate Balance, M.E. Sparks New Yo r k Girl, Andrew Bartley Workshop Demolition, Nicola Wheston Hope Container, Derek Kasper Princess Grace of Atlantis, Susan Koch Entrance 3, Jane Francis Shoreline – A Sure Line, Barbara M. Birke Juror’s Choice Awards Waiting on the Rocks, Deb Thurlbeck (Juror Michelle Jacques) F i d o l o p i s , Michael Robb (Juror Celia Duthie) October Moon, John Mortenson (Juror Jeremy Herndl) Designer’s Choice Award Rhyming, Iris Nardini Jan Johnson Memorial Award for Social Commentary War Games III,

in 2013 was an important step in developing my career.”

Juror’s Choice winner Michael Robb, also of Salt Spring Island, agrees, “Regionally [the Sooke Fine Arts] show has set the standard for ease of admission, efficiency among your volunteer staff at receiving and returning the art, and the superb hanging of the show.”

Gulf Island artists figured heavily among award recipients during Saturday evening’s awards presentation. Honourable men-

tions were presented to Galiano Island artist Fred MacLean and Salt Spring Island’s Judy Weeden; while a second of the eight prestigious Awards of Excellence also went to Salt Spring artist Nicola Wheston.

Berkowitz credits the vibrant artistic community on Salt Spring Island with supporting his growth as an artist.

“I am fortunate to have as a mentor, not merely a single artist, but a community of generous and immensely accomplished artists.”

The show opened

Pirjo Raits photos

Art lovers admire one of Phoebe Dunbar’s bowls at the Sooke Fine Arts Show on July 24. Right, two felted pieces made

by Sheila Beech and below a rhino made from chrome bumpers

by Howard Borton.

Jenny Waelti-Walters Honourable Mentions Carousel Teapot, Judy Weeden Oceanography, Roxanne Martin Hilary Working – Pulpmill, Judy Kujundzic U n t i t l e d , Fred MacLean Sunday Morning, Tatjana Angermeyer The Award of Excellence was particularly poignant for photographer Seth Berkowitz, whose piece Empty Windows #4 was one of a series on loss and grief, following the loss of his wife Beth last year.

Berkowtiz notes that within the empty spaces, however, lies an openness to the future’s potential.

“They represent the emptiness of a great loss - the removal

of tangible articles in a life,” wrote Berkowtiz about the series of two dozen images. “It is the ending of something vibrant and active.

However, the images also represent the blank slate that now exists in that empty space. It is an open place where, in the future, something new and exciting will appear.”

The regional show, he added, was a key stepping stone in his artistic trajectory, “Being accepted into the provincially important Sooke Fine Arts Show

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with the Purchaser’s Preview on July 24, attended by the more ardent art collectors who left a trail of red dots in their wake, each denoting the sale of a piece of art.

“There’s nothing like a red dot to brighten your day, make you feel like an artist, and wonder ‘Who the hell bought it?’,” laughed artist Anne Boquist, whose whimsical sculpture Who Called The Midwife was an early sale.

The show and sale remains open to

the public through Monday August 4.

Seniors Teas take place at the SFA show on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Included with regular admission for seniors 65 and over and $3 for those under 65.

Come out and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea with scones and jam. Take your time, relax, enjoy tea and a wander through the gallery.

Taste of Sooke Thursday, July 31 from 7-10 p.m. A night to explore what Sooke has to offer in the way of culinary arts. Tasty appetizers will be supplied by many of the amazing eateries in Sooke. West My Friend will entertain while you view the art and browse in the gallery and gift shop for that special work of art, whether small or large.

Tickets can be purchased online via Paypal, by credit card over the phone 250-64207256 or by cheque.

The youth in Sooke have also contributed with art works in the Youth Art Gallery.

Lots of demonstrations by artists in all mediums.

Enjoy music of all genres while you wander the gallery looking ta the art work.

Visit www.sookefinearts.com for details on activities, events, gallery hours and admissions.

The Sooke Fine Arts Society is a non-profit organization created to encourage and promote a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts, as well as hosting public learning opportunities for all ages of artistic techniques and expertise.

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Cougar Annie comes to the Sooke Harbour House Pirjo Raits

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K

atrina Kadoski’s one-woman show is a musical tribute to a legendary woman who lived along the isolated coast at Hesquiat Harbour.

Cougar Annie bore 13 children and tolerated four husbands. She worked her five acres of land and shot cougars — lots of them.

Cougar Annie is a legend and an inspiration to many and Kadoski is one of them.

Frederique Philip, co-owner of the Sooke Harbour House said she has witnessed how great the show is.

“It is a very entertaining and also emotional show as Katrina makes us discover the life of Cougar Annie!” said Philip.

The show will take place in the outdoor pavilion.

Pirjo Raits photo File photo

She has been here before and she is here again, Katrina Kadoski performs Cougar Annie tales and ballads on August 16. in the Mud. Showtime is 8 p.m., ticket price includes intermission refreshments.

Tickets for the August 16 show are available at the SHH, the Sooke Region Museum and The Stick

Music at Sooke Fine Arts Wednesday, July 30 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bentwood (Folk & Roots Guitar) 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Celtic Reflections (Harp & Guitar) Thursday, July 31 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brad Prevedoros (New Age & Classical Guitar) 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Steve Pridgeon (Piano Standards) Friday, August 1 10:30am-12:30pm Katrina Kadoski (Folk Roots) 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Celtic Reflections (Harp & Guitar) Saturday, August 2 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Doug Farr (Jazz Piano & Guitar) 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Morry Stearns Trio (Contemporary Instrumental) Sunday, August 3 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Brad Prevedoros (New Age & Classical Guitar) 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Dave Gallant Trio (Roots, Folk & Blues) Monday, August 4 10:30a.m.—12:30pm Cynthia Davis (Jazz & Blues Vocals) 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. U-Jam Youth All Stars (Jazz Ensemble)

Driftwood art

Steve Van Vugt, a.k.a.

Driftwood Steve, looks at some of the driftwood “flowers” he has installed at the Sooke Harbour House.

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Bear Buzz

Sooke Wildlife Watch Helping to reduce and prevent problems with black bears.

Careful management of bear attractants is the first and most important step in controlling “bear problems”, as bears are motivated by hunger, not malice By the time we recognize our mistakes, it is often too late for the bear.

Sooke Weekly Hot Spots • Phillips Road, Whiffin Spit, Sooke River Road.

Several black bears have been spotted in these residential areas, foraging for garbage. This is a learned behaviour that threatens the safety of both the bears and the residents of that community.

Solution What should I do if there is a bear in my yard?

First, ask yourself “what has attracted the bear to my yard?”

Second, call the Conservation officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.

Do not let the bear feel comfortable in your yard. If you are concerned about confronting the bear, make a loud, preferably low frequency, noise (e.g. bang pots together) from the safety of your house.

A bear in your yard should never be a welcome sight. You must take quick action to eliminate attractants after the bear is gone.

A bear that finds food once is likely to return to that spot. A returning bear will learn that the food is no longer available and will seek a meal elsewhere if you eliminate the food source.

Check out the following link for ways to manage your attractants: h t t p : / / w w w. w i l d safebc.com/species/ black-bears • Store garbage in a secure building, until collection day.

• Manage attractants: feeders, compost, pet food, outdoor fridges and freezers, coolers.

• Mt. Matheson to Titan Place.

Bear eating chickens.

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Solution How to build a simple electric predator fence: h t t p : / / w w w. b e a r a w a r e . bc.ca/?q=conflict-prevention/electric-fences Never approach a bear, even on your property. Do not

allow anyone else to approach the bear.

Ensure that there are no people, especially children nearby. A frightened black bear will likely look for a tree to climb. A sow with cubs will stay in a tree longer than a single bear.

Keep people away from

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the base of the tree. Be patient and give the bear time to leave.

WildSafeBC Wildlife Alert Reporting Program: warp.wildsafebc.com WARP is an interactive mapping program that allows users to track human wildlife

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Learn about the when, where and why animals are coming into urban landscapes.

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Wednesday, July 30, 23, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Sooke Family Resource Society plans for public market Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror

The Sooke Family Resource Society has been at Sooke’s Child, Youth and Family Centre for 10 years now.

And shortly, magically, without physically moving, they will be acquiring a new address (6672 Wadams Way, Sooke, BC V9Z 0H3) with the grand opening of their new entrance on one of Sooke’s newest roads, Wadams Way. Come September, SFRS will be hosting a Wadams Way Public Market, on site. The event will be outside, and will feature a raffle draw and prizes. The event is being hosted in collaboration with event partners, The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, RBC Royal Bank, and M’akola Group of Societies.

Besides a children’s corner with games and face-painting, the first Wadams Way Public Market will feature quite an extensive list of activities and events. “Join us for an exciting day of amazing artisans,” reads a statement provided by SFRS, “a gourmet food truck line up, a giant silent auction filled with an amazing variety of goods and services, raffles for incredible prize packages, multiple 50/50 draws, and a great day of family fun.”

And while this event celebrates a decadelong relationship in their current space and a new address, the Sooke Family Resource Society will also be celebrating 30 years of services to the community members of Sooke, Victoria, Port Renfrew and the peninsula.

“Community support supports the community,” said Daphne Raymond, the Program Manager of Children and Family Services at SFRS. “The work we do is all about building community.”

The many programs this non-profit orga-

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Under clear sunny skies on Wednesday, July 16, 25 parents and 41 children enjoyed hearing stories and songs at the Ed Macgregor Park.

resources.”

Many of the programs offered at SFRS depend on community support and donations.

According to Raymond, the prenatal outreach support and the nutrition support programs simply wouldn’t exist without it. And components of some family resource programs also rely heavily on donations.

In any growing community, there is also a growing community need. And Sooke is indeed a growing community.

There are many ways to donate.

You can donate on their website, using the “Donate with Canada Helps” button. This will take you to a CanadaHelps.org secure donation page that lets you specify the amount.

A lesser known way to donate is through United Way. Donors can specify their donations go to Sooke’s SFRS. You can also use the old-fashioned way of simply walking in to the office and donating.

Before September, use the Townsend address;

afterwards, use the Wadams way. Either way, the same door opens.

Or, simply mark your calendar and attend their September 27 event. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Shannon at sbrowers@sfrs.ca to

reserve a booth or to make further inquiries.

This event will also couple as a one-day fund raising event.

The Sooke Family Resource Society has been serving the greater Sooke community since 1984.

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Everyone who works ebrated turning 10), prenatal education, at SFRS is passionate childcare referral, a toy about serving the comlending library, family munity, said Raymond, support programs, and “but it’s always a strugfamily development gle to ensure the conprograms to mention tinuation of services to the community, based just a few.

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