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Saturday August 9 saw the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament play out in the basket ball court at Journey middle school. It started in 2000 as a 3-on-3 tournament, and the past decade it’s been referred to as the Trevor Purdy Memorial 3-on-3. According to organizer Trevor Bligh, they have raised funds in the past for Canucks place and MADD charities. This year, $375 were raised for the Trevor Purdy bursary that goes out to an EMCS student every year.

Power outage affects businesses at the Sooke Centre Mall

Local Jag drives off with two top prizes Jack Most photo

Alan MacGillivray’s 1958 Jaguar Salon just won a sweep of recognition at the recent Jaguar show in Oak Bay, including the Best Classic Salon, the Founder’s Favourite, and the President’s Favourite.

All businesses at the Sooke Centre Mall were affected by a power outage, when the main generator for the building blew at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 10. A back-up generator was scheduled to arrive on the evening of August 11. As a result, all of the businesses -- including Village Food Market and Coast Capital Savings -- were closed for the day.

MacGillivray has owned the Jaguar for 27 years, and is only its second owner. The vehicle has 58,000 original miles.

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Wednesday, august 13, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

New Hope Centre set to open in September

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$40,000 a year.

“We’re looking for people that have ties A new affordable to Sooke or [are] housing unit is set to Sooke residents,” said open this September Kevin Albers, CEO of in Sooke. The Hope M’akola Housing Society, adding Centre is they are also located at ‘“We don’t giving prior6750 West ity to First C o a s t provide actual Nations peoR o a d , ple, although where the support to it is not a old St. Vin- the tenants. requirement. cent de We provide “But if two Paul Socipeople apply ety thrift a safe, to the same store used affordable housing unit to sit. The living and one per25-unit son is First b u i l d i n g environment Nations, the of one- for them.’

First Nations bedroom p e r s o n and bach-Kevin Albers, would get elor suites CEO preference,” will house people M’akola Group said Albers.

There have aged 19-32 of Societies been conmaking cerns from u n d e r community $40,000 a year who have strug- members surroundgled with homeless- ing the project, said ness. If there are two Albers. One concern is people living in a that it is either a halfsuite, they cannot col- way house or supportlectively make over ive housing. Albers

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“We don’t provide actual support to the tenants,” said Albers.

“We provide a safe, affordable living environment for them.”

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No residents have been selected to live in the Hope Centre yet, but applications are being taken, and can be accessed on the centre’s website. A selection process will be used to select the tenants.

M’akola manages around 1,600 housing units throughout B.C., but this will be the first one in Sooke.

The Hope Centre is expected to open on Sept. 1.

involved.

“We’re trying to give them a helping hand up as opposed to a hand out, and trying to support them with the basic first need of housing.”

According to a recent study done in Sooke, homeless youth (ages 19-32) was one of the highest priorities, said Albers.

“We responded to a need; we didn’t create a solution looking for a need,” said Albers. “ Rents will range from $375 to the mid$800’s depending on the size of the unit and whether or not the residents are on income

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Fundraising efforts underway for man whose house was destroyed by fire

Aug 16/17 At the Ed Macgregor Park.

Exhibition & sales of original art, paintings, pottery, mixed media art, jewellery & photography, stage performances and plenty of games and activities for children.

GUIDeD WALk Aug 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Charters Interpretive Centre Regional Park (Sooke), guided walk for people aged 5 years and older.

Join the Sooke Region Museum and a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist for a short steep hike through the woods to see a historical bake oven built 100 years ago by workers constructing the 27 mile long flowline to carry water to Victoria. Meet at Charters Interpretive Centre off Sooke River Road. there is no fee for this program but you must pre-register by August 15.

Please leave your pets at home. Contact CRD Regional Parks at 250.478.3344 or visit crd.bc.ca/ events.

Thumbs Up to All thE businesses and customers who survived the 24-hour power outage at Sooke Centre Mall with grace and dignity.

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A local woman has set up a fund for a man who lost everything in a devastating house fire on July 14.

So far, through a GoFundMe online account, over $820 has been raised for Gerry Campbell. The goal is to raise $5,000, said Tracy Cockroft, leader of the fundraising efforts.

“I’d like to replace that RV that he had on the land,” she said.

Campbell, 64, has lived on the Sooke Road property for 15 years as a renter. According to Cockroft, Campbell wishes to stay on the property, but he would like to live in an RV with no electricity hooked up.

“He said [the property] is all he’s ever known, all he’s ever had,” said Cockroft.

Cockroft said she might consider setting up a bank account where people can go in person to donate money. But for now,

Update photo from Twitter of the fire remains from the July 14 house fire.

those wishing to help can go to the GoFundMe page, titled ‘Everything lost in a fire’ and give there or send Cockroft a private message through the page to make alterna-

tive arrangements .

Empty bottles, solar panels and water are also being collected for Campbell. People looking to drop off items as opposed to money are

asked to go to Campbell’s property and give them to him directly.

“He wants to thank them personally,” said Cockroft.

Currently a garage

sale is being planned for August 30 and 31 to raise money for Campbell. Although a location has yet to be chosen, Cockroft said she and Campbell are hopeful to get the property cleaned up and have it right there.

Anyone wondering how they can help can get in touch with Cockroft via the GoFundMe page, or by emailing her at krazytwacy19@ hotmail.com.

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Michael James McCormick of Sooke will remain in custody and serve an additional 63 days.

The sentence, handed down in Western Communities Provincial Court in Colwood on Thursday, followed his guilty plea for one count of uttering threats, one count of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and two counts of breach of probation.

McCormick, 36, was arrested on July 20 for uttering threats, the same day RCMP discovered the body of his mother, Pamella Dyer, in her home on the 2200 block of French Rd. in Sooke. Her death has been ruled as suspicious and is still under investigation.

McCormick has been on probation for previous convictions since Aug. 15, 2013. Since then, he has been convicted on six separate

charges – including this week’s result – for assault, breach of probation, uttering threats and failure to keep the peace.

Crown counsel Steve Salmond recommended a sentence of 90 days for the threats uttered and 30 days for the breach of probation, to “reflect the seriousness of (McCormick’s) criminal history.”

Defence lawyer Tom Morino made reference to McCormick’s history of substance abuse and mental health issues.

He recommended McCormick receive credit for time served, in part so that he could attend his mother’s service on Friday (Aug. 8).

McCormick had been in custody for 18 days prior to today’s hearing.

Judge Anthony Palmer agreed with Crown and sentenced McCormick to 90 days for the uttered threats, and 30 days for breach of probation, to be

served concurrently.

McCormick was given credit for time served and will remain in jail for 63 days. He is banned from owning any firearms, explosive devices or other weapons for 10 years and Palmer recommended that he provide a sample for the national DNA registry. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

It’s a wrap!

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for the generous support of our sponsors, patrons and hundreds of volunteers and of course, the artists, in making this year's show another fabulous success!

CONGRATULATIONS goes to...

People’s Choice - Dallas Duobaitis for his painting "Black Rocks" Children’s Choice - Elaine Miller for her relief work "Arbutocus"

Stay tuned for next year!

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Every Thursday is our “All Realtor Tour” in Sooke. All the Realtors climb in cars and drive around and look at the recently listed houses.

Before we start we like to stop at a local coffee stop and pick up coffee for the road. Last Thursday we grabbed coffee at the new Sooke Car Wash behind Village Markets.

What a place! We grabbed coffee, you can get breakfast or lunch. One of the realtors picked up their UPS package he had missed at home. dry cleaning, alterations, laundry mat...wow...one stop shopping!

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

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17 Mile House opens its doors to children

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n Sunday, July 20th, four of the great, great grandchildren of the 17 Mile House’s original matriarch, Edith Mary “Ma” Wilson, were the first minors to be guests of the historic roadhouse. The young patrons aged 4 to 9 years enjoyed Sunday brunch with their grandfather Bill Wilson, grandson of Ma Wilson, and their parents, Bethany, Justin and Jeremy Wilson.

“Watching my grandkids eat, play and laugh in my family’s pub was a joy. I look forward to bringing them here on regular basis. My wife, Noni, who passed away earlier this year would have loved to have seen us all here today.

For us it was a historic and sentimental day, ” stated Bill Wilson The 17 Mile House, original known as the British Ensign Hotel, was established in 1894 and has always been a licensed establishment

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Great, Great Grandchildren of infamous “Ma” Wilson the first Underage Patrons of 120 year old 17 Mile House Pub. panied by a parent or owned the 17 Mile for adults.

On June 21, 2014 a guardian in their estab- House. Ma Wilson Liquor and Control lishments. The 17 Mile owned and operated and Licensing Branch House applied to per- the pub from 1940 until issued a Policy Direc- mit minors and were her death in 1970. She tive that permitted granted this permanent left her the 17 Mile liquor-primary estab- change to their license. House to her two grandFor almost 75 years sons Bill and Chuck lishments to apply to permit minors, accom- the Wilson family has Wilson. Bill’s wife, Noni

Wilson, managed the pub for the next 35 years until she retired in 2005. Justin and Jeremy Wilson along with managing partner Ken Whitaker now operate the 17 Mile House and were thrilled to welcome the fifth generation of Wilsons to the pub.

“We decided to change the license to allow minors in the 17 Mile House to expand our clientele and give some of our patrons the opportunity to come and enjoy all that we have to offer with their families,” stated Jeremy Wilson.

The 17 Mile House Pub is open seven days a week. Catering to locals, visitors, and now families, the pub offers great food, daily specials, an expansive patio, and live entertainment.

For more information visit www.17milehouse.ca Submitted by Bethany Wilson

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JOHN VERNON B.A., C.H.A.

“Thank you for delivering on your promises that you made to us when we listed our home with you. Indeed, you surpassed on those promises and beyond. Your regular communication and keeping us informed were greatly appreciated and so was your professionalism. Thank you also for keeping us focused and for not letting us get carried away with our emotions during the heat of negotiations. Finally, thank you once again and good luck with your business.” A. & N. Jamal Call John today for THOROUGH, COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and PROVEN RESULTS - ALWAYS.

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Traffic flow designs of Wadams Way Britt Santowski photo

Workers preparing the curbs for cement on Friday, August 8.

Wadams Way is inching its way to completion.

Michael Dillabaugh, Sooke’s Director of Finance, told the Sooke News Mirror that the intersections will be managed through stop signs.

There will be stop signs on Wadams Way going onto Otter Point Road and Church Road. The two intersections in between those points, on Anne Marie and Townsend, will each have stop signs going on to Wadams Way. “The project is on time,” said Dillabaugh. Completion is set for late August or early September.

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Over 2800sqft on 3 levels, lower level is ready to be suited if mom needs her own area. 4BR (possibly 5), 4BA, all rooms generous in size and in wonderful condition.

Close to bus route and easy walk to Sooke Center. Large level backyard backing on to green space. Lower level set up for family fun with walkout to level backyard and BBQ area. $399,900 MLS® 339566

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The swashbucklers and the pedens

In 1943 this tugboat, newly converted from steam to diesel, rested at the Scott and Peden wharf on Victoria’s waterfront. Both the tugboat and the Scott & Peden feed supply firm have a long connection to our history.

The boat had started its life as the JWP named for its builder John W. Pike, who had launched it in 1920 and sold it a year later to Arthur MacFarlane, perhaps one of the most swashbuckling seamen of our recent times.

Arthur MacFarlane had purchased the sturdy vessel along with his brother Fred; both

hard driving young fellows, they planned a tow boating business in an era when west coast timber harvesting was in its heyday. Built originally as a steam tug, it ran up and down the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, towing log booms and Davis rafts to sawmill destinations.

Operating the boat on his own later, Arthur would moor it at the Scott & Peden wharf in Victoria for its annual steam boiler inspection. By the time of this photo he had converted its engines to diesel, and renamed it Swiftsure II.

Long a landmark on Store Street, the Scott & Peden feed store had many customers in the Sooke, Otter and Shirley communities.

Chicken feed, hog and cattle feed, oats for horses and all manner of groceries were marketed, with weekly feed truck deliveries out into our western areas.

It was in fact, this Company that gained ownership of the Gordon/Vogel farm in the 1930s when the farm couldn’t pay its feed bill. This is the hillside subdivision area above Gordon’s Beach where today’s home owners enjoy a fabulous view

of the Strait. Another Peden reference, this one popular with hikers, is the Peden Lakes area in the Sooke River watershed. “Torchy” Peden, for whose family it was named, was a renowned champion cyclist in the 1920s and 1930s. Not long ago, I was one of a Sooke group enjoying lunch at the old feed store, now the Swans Hotel.

Back to our swashbuckling figure, Arthur MacFarlane was the captain, back in the 1930s, who got out the cables of this very tug and offered to pull the old Port Renfrew Hotel off its pilings and into the water. The problem was the tug had gotten into Port long after hours and the pub declined to serve the thirsty crew. If they wouldn’t open up to serve, he’d fire up the engine and pull the cables. Yes, the hotel opened up!!

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Fri Aug 15

Sat Aug 16

Sun Aug 17

Mon Aug 18

ADULT WALKING GROUP

VITAL VITTLES

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

PARENT & TOT DROP-IN

SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m.

Registration required.

250-642-8000.

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m.

On this day in 1945, VJ Day celebrations break out as Emperor Hirohito calls upon Japan’s war council to surrender unconditionally.

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.

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE The Sooke Youth Council will be showing The Lego Movie. Fri August 15, 9:30 pm, @ EMCS

Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend 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 Village Foods: Right smack downtown, you can’t miss it Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662

Meat draw 3 p.m.

SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Otter Point Rd. across from Eustace Rd. TOO MUCH FUN SWIM SEAPARC 1:00 – 3:30 pm The entire pool will be devoted to fun water toys!

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

Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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

ANNUAL SHIRLEY DAY Shirley Community Hall and the adjacent Pioneer Park. 11 am to 6 pm. Live music, concession, crafts & artisans, children’s area.

Closed bid auction. Salmon BBQ (4-6pm). Call 250646-2009 to book a table.

ART IN THE PARK Sat Aug 16 & Sun Aug 17 Ed MacGregor Park, on Sooke’s West Coast Road: Exhibition & sales of original art - paintings, pottery, mixed media art, jewellery & photography, etc. http://sookecommunityarts.com/events/

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.

Tues Aug 19

Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30-11. 250 642-5152.

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

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m.

SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Ayre Manor Residents trips.

BABY TALK

Wed Aug 20 PEOPLE’S WALKING GROUP

Feeding your baby. At Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre,10-11:30 a.m.

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

PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, ADULT WALKING GROUP and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m.

Registration required. Info 642-5152 for info.

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FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS Sooke Library. 4 - 8 p.m.

YOUTH CLINIC All ages, no registration Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. required.

Family Medical Clinic.

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

NASCAR 7 p.m.

Legion Riders, 7 p.m.

TOASTMASTERS Random message: Upstairs at Village Foods, THANK SOMEONE. 7 p.m. For info 642-7520.

SHOPPERS 250-642-5229

DRUG MART

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Curator’s Corner #3: Wedding Season The Sooke Region Museum’s artifact collection has numerous wedding dresses and accessories worn by Sooke brides since the early 1900s. The wedding dresses in our collection are all very different and represent multiple fashion eras and styles. Historically, white became a bridal statement when Queen Victoria wore it on February 10, 1840 for her marriage to her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg. Initially, European nobility wore white as a mark of wealth because it was a difficult colour to keep. Even though other Royals had worn white at their nuptials, women envied the bridal fashion of Great Britain’s longest reigning monarch, especially during a time of such drastic social change. Since the mid19th century, wearing white has become a tradition, but today it most often symbolizes goodness, innocence and purity rather than wealth.

Cream and ivory are popular alternatives to wearing stark white.

On display in our women’s dressing room exhibit is a unique cream coloured bridal outfit from 1911. Alice Edna Gray (nee Milne) wore this two-piece cream ensemble on her June 10, 1911 wedding day. The separate blouse and skirt can trick the eye because, when worn together, the outfit appears to be a dress. The blouse has a high collar trimmed with lace and the front has large vertical lace panels. The back of the blouse has nine carved pearl-like buttons, which add a modest yet sophisticated touch. The fulllength skirt is very simply made with five fabric panels and is

decorated with ribbon. The seams are machine stitched and the outfit is speculated to have been made at home. Unfortunately, due to age, the fabric colour is beginning to darken. It is possible that Alice wore the blouse and skirt to other occasions too.

It was not unusual for women of that time to re-use their wedding outfits in order to conserve funds.

While white is the most popular choice among brides, bright coloured wedding dresses have remained on trend for centuries. Our artifact collection has a variety of coloured wedding gowns including the pink satin dress worn

by Florence Acreman (nee Muir) in her 1927 nuptials. Florence was the grand-niece of Michael Muir who was the son of John Muir Sr. Her sleeveless pink dress has coral undertones, hits below the knee and has three tiers of fabric on the skirt. The first tier of fabric has boning to give the skirt some structure and volume.

It also has a dropped waist, gold stitching, a V-neck and ten alternating hook and button closures down the left side. This dress is

very much representative of the roaring 20s fashion. Due to the dress’s fragile condition, it is currently stored safely in the museum’s textile collection. Pink wedding dresses typically signify femininity, purity, love and show off a flirtatious personality.

Also in our collection are sashes, veils, handkerchiefs, lingerie

and numerous pairs of gloves and shoes worn by brides. For example, we have the undergarment set worn by Mrs. Phyllis Jessiman on her wedding day. The lightweight cream coloured silk bra and underwear set has lace detailing and hook and eye closures. The set is very delicate and does not have much structure, which could represent a relaxed and feminine style. In some cultures, what the bride wears under her dress is as important as the dress itself.

Tune in next month for part 2 of this wedding series to read about the unique wedding gifts in our artifact collection.

Brianna Shambrook Collections and Exhibits Manager Sooke Region Museum

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Amazing views from the living, dining, kitchen and family room with a glass slider that opens to a sun room. The sunny property slopes down to Water Street and the waterfront lot that is part of this listing. Bring your kayaks, row boat and crab traps. First time on the market.

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EDITORIAL

WEDNESDAY, Wednesday,AUGUST August13, 13,2014 2014--SOOKE SOOKENEWS NEWSMIRROR MIRROR

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OUR VIEW

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Government strike funds of $40/day/child not well conceived

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arents of children who attend public school are waiting with baited breath to see if the next few weeks will bring a resolution to the teacher’s strike in BC. To ease the financial burden, the BC government has offered all parents of school-aged children under the age of 13 funding-in-lieu-of--classroom-education, to the amount of $40 a day, for every day that school is not in session due to the strike. Assuming about 20 educational days a month, the funding-in-lieu will amount to approximately $800 per child, per month.

I have to question how well thought-out this was.

First off all, there was no indication of whether the money was to be given as a tax-free grant (since it is derived entirely from taxes, intended for education) or whether it will be deemed as (and taxed as) income.

If these funds are attached to income and therefore taxable, parents will need to determine if their income bracket changes. If so, eligibility for certain subsidies and refunds attached to lower incomes may be affected, depending, of course, on how long the strike lasts.

Families headed with two adults will need to figure out which parent declares the income.

Regardless of how -- or if -- the money will be taxed, the second things that parents need to know is that these funds will be issued some time in October.

For parents living paycheque to paycheque, this means they will have to come up two months of daycare plus whatever non-refundable fees to pay for daycare you may need ... if you find a spot. Parents who do not have several thousand dollars put aside for a rainy day -- or teacher’s strike -- will have to find a provider willing to gamble on a maybe-income, with deferred payments, should the strike happen.

As a taxpayer, I need an adult resolution to this strike, and I need funds collected for the educational system to stay within that system. As a parent, my singular need is for my child to be back in school.

Britt Santowski

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ANOTHER VIEW

Time to reconsider a straighter road?

The recent house fire on Sooke Rd that resulted in a road closure of over 5 hours showed the vulnerability of our fragile Highway 14. The professional handling by our fire department showed that our trust in our volunteer heroes is well founded. As a North Sooke resident who lives nearby, watching our crews fight this incredibly intense house fire in the middle of a tinder dry forest cover, without the basic tool of a dependable water supply was a poignant reminder of the gratitude due and our need to support their efforts when possible. I am sure everyone’s prayers go out to the family and their devastating loss. Without this timely response this fire could have easily spread and closed the road for several days, not several hours.

Highway 14 has been a good companion to the residents of Sooke, bringing them their milk and cheese and carrying their products and themselves to the rest of Vancouver Island, but the old dear is getting beyond her ability to bear our loads.

Population has grown quickly and the road is a constant stream of vehicles in commute hours and busy the rest of the day. Vehicles driving

at 80 to 90 mph in the East Sookahalla are now typical, not infrequent.

The length and condition of the commute creates the fear of being caught behind a driver at or below the posted limit and causes drivers who know better, to drive like they don’t. Thirty years ago emergency response vehicles going by was rare enough to stop us at our tasks; now it is a daily event; and after the first rain we know it will be a matter of minutes, not hours before we hear them. Although the Pat Bay and the Malahat have higher peak loads, the car count on Highway 14 equals their averages, on a roadway that does not match their quality.

The majority of Sooke residents are more recent community members and this majority grows daily as new families move to Sooke to enjoy the lifestyle possible here, but they, like the longer term residents need to continue to clarify what is important to maintain that quality.

Completing the West Sookahalla,

that is completing a 4 lane section through North Sooke similar to the existing East Sookahalla completed 20 years ago, is a relatively simple solution that would alleviate much of the pressure on drivers, improve our identity as a community around a common harbour and provide a badly needed alternative access to our town. This road improvement could be completely inside our municipal boundary and an automated toll system would fairly allocate cost to users who benefit the most. It would also shorten the trip into Victoria by two kilometers.

This fall, it is time for the majority residents of Sooke to request leadership that calls for a forward vision, grounded in the qualities that make Sooke great. The West Sookahalla is their opportunity to continue building a better future for all of Sooke as many earlier residents did for them.

Ask candidates where they stand on this issue and urge them to fund a feasibility study to determine the best way of accomplishing this project.

Chrys Téi Argast Sooke

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Are we prepared for a real emergency?

If the Thursday, July 31 event is any indication of the way our Sooke Regional “Authorities” handle emergencies, then we’re in enormous trouble if something really bad like the “big one” — an earthquake, a tsunami, or a major forest fire — occurs.

My husband and I spent more than seven hours trying to get home during what should now be remembered as “The Sooke Road House-Fire Fiasco.”

I’m sure the many local fire departments (many volunteer) did their best, as they had to ship in water, deal with midsummer dry conditions and a forested area, so kudos for successfully containing it to a single property. We feel for the person who lost their house, and we’re thankful no one was hurt.

But according to local news reports, this containment happened fairly early on, so why was it necessary to stop Sooke Road traffic until ten o’clock at night?

With traffic backed up to Happy Valley Road and beyond, we saw not a single police officer, RCMP, or any other related officer directing traffic and providing information to stranded motorists. A family member stuck near town told us he saw police hanging around eating doughnuts(!!) and doing nothing. Where was the Police Chief? The Mayor? The City Council? The CRD? During construction work, there are always a few people directing traffic, but yesterday we didn’t see a single Flag person!

Our sole source of information came from drivers heading east on Sooke Road. Even local radio stations (“100.3 The Q” for example) seemed more interested in keeping to their play lists than reporting, and asked listeners to email information from their cellphones! They had no useful information.

As more and more cars drove by heading east, it was very scary, as many drove very fast in the left passing lane while we were in our cars like sitting ducks.

We were in the twolane section going west, and there were drivers who used the right lane to jump the queue, including motorcyclists.

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Empty buses with “Not In Service” signs went by as well, and we saw people stranded at bus stops all along the route!

We were lucky in that we were able to turn around and drive into Langford for dinner. We thought surely the roads would be back to normal by the time we reached Sooke Road again (not).

Local authorities and the provincial government are always telling us to prepare for earthquakes and other disasters. In my opinion, they are the ones who are woefully unprepared: is this actually their best response? To create unnecessary, major disruptions, and kilometreslong traffic line-ups with no help or information?

I hate to think if any of the stuck motorists were in need of medication, such as insulin. With much of the area without cellphone coverage, I hope no one became critically ill while they waited.

Paying for incompetence, a lack of caring authorities and management, or both: welcome to how our local taxes are used.

I hope everyone who was effected by this will speak up and let the appropriate people know how they feel: that this is completely unacceptable.

Helene Harrison Shirley

Wrong headline: Sooke Road is not the only way “House fire closed only road in/out of Sooke.”

Sooke Road, Highway 14, is only one of the roads in/out of Sooke.

It is the most popular and most travelled, but in real emergency we can use the Pacific Circle Route.

West to Port Renfrew,

up to Lake Cowichan, Duncan, and Victoria.

Takes a couple extra hours, but so be it.

Folks need a reminder about the alternative.

Newcomers may take your headline seriously and feel trapped in case of emergency.

And then there is old reliable, the original way to Victoria, by boat. After all, we are mariners here in Sooke.

The word “ONLY” is so restrictive, my old wordsmith friend.

Ralph Hull Sooke

walks for those with walkers or scooters and so much more.

We must save OUR hall, and be grateful to our Communication Association for having the foresight to build with the future in mind.

Martha Moore Sooke

Community Centre built with future in mind

I am very sad to receive these emails about the great Subaru Western Triathlon Series on TSN being held somewhere other than in Sooke.

This was a very good thing that we had going for Sooke, and it was let go by our politicians because of protest from a few people (if I understood this properly)!

I followed the Tour de France on the news, and the roads are closed for this event in England (this year) and in France, for not just a day or two or three hours, but way longer, allowing everyone in the crowd to enjoy it greatly!

A real economic boost for a region. We let it go.

A question that needs to be asked to any one running for the election in November: What would you do if confronted with this problem, and how would you make a decision for the good of the majority of the people in our community versus a small group of people?

We have witnessed over the past few years decisions in Sooke made for the small groups versus the majority more often than democratically expected.

Frederique Philip, Sooke

Our community hall is being looked at by some as being old and outdated, which is far from the truth. It is more for today’s use than when it was built.

When the Sooke Community Association built it, they did not need a hall that size but they were considering the growth of our community and its future needs.

Now, we have a designated place to go, as the hall is a solid construction. It can seat 500 for a meal, and still have dance room.

Many groups use the hall for regular meetings and storage as needed, sports groups use it year round. It is also used for weddings, memorials, the Sooke Fall Fair, and more.

It is the largest hall on the Island, and maybe in all of B.C. It has an elevator purchased years ago (which is now not affordable), handicapped washrooms, and a fire pit for BBQ salmon.

Why even consider investing money in a new hall when we have the best? We need side-

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Raging ‘hero’ debate is linguistic in nature, not personal As daily users of language, intelligent people recognize that many words have sometimes subtle and sometimes drastically different meanings to each individual. That is what makes a living language.

A word like “hero” was at first reserved for the most extreme acts of bravery and selflessness. Our culture has come to use this word much more offhandedly than in decades past to the point that I am now a hero for volunteering for the coast guard for a year.

I have two issues.

First, shame on those that try to publicly shame a good man that has, in many ways, served and loved his community. Second, what word do these people use to describe only the highest level of bravery and selflessness? For Mr. Lewers and myself we still reserve the word “hero” for that purpose.

You are entitled to disagree, but this is a discussion of semantics not a question of one’s integrity or loyalty to humanity, and does not warrant any level of ad hominem of the like his critics have written.

According to all these critics that insist every volunteer firefighter is a hero, Derek Lewers is a hero. I would like to refuse that title based on how Mr. Lewers has been treated.

I love my little town but sometimes I find the pettiness disturbing.

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The cost of progress The local planners must be commendably soft-hearted and equally trusting.

They put lines in the main road so that there was a kind of free side-walk and a haven for cyclists. Then, they believed the developers who told them that building sleeping units by the seaside would not reduce access for fishermen; or that, in the unlikely event that it were to do so, the developers would make fresh moorings and adequate trailer space available.

It would not be necessary to make moorings and space before building and selling; after would do, because our developers, unlike the general run of developers seen fooling lesser men, inspired trust.

While we await, serene and confident, the new moorings and trailer space, the vehicles and trailers belonging

to salmon fishermen who have been coming here for decades, obscure our sight lines and force pedestrians off what used to be the sidewalk and into the crowded high-season roadway.

We are grateful to the planners who protected our best interests as they selflessly and without hope of personal gain opened the door to progress.

Progress is delightful, worth any price.

Peter Hays Sooke

Dens for bears, but what about housing for people?

I’m puzzled as to why some individuals are putting out a lot of effort to build more dens for an animal that is very common in BC – black bears.

If the cost is completely voluntary – nothing from the force of taxation, then it is their free choice.

But with many humans needing shelter, why are they spending time on bears?

Keith Sketchley Saanich

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However I have to differ with Ms. Effa’s rather Disneyland depiction of the life of a feral cat. If a feral cat survives kittenhood, it’s life expectancy is less than two years. They are not living happily in their fur coats feeding their babies big fat rats. They are out in all elements, snow, rain, everything that goes along with a cat that does not have

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Art in the park packed with children’s events

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Art in the Park is for adults and children this year.

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Art in the Park this year will be held at McGregor Park on August 16-17, and introduces activities that will engage the children, allowing the adults to view the art.

This year, Sooke’s Art in the Park group is trying something new. In order to free up the parents who want to look at the art, there will be a number of activities to engage the children while the parents peruse.

“We’re trying to get a few extra games, including a dunk tank,” said Fiona Phythian this year’s event coordinator. “We’re also trying to get a mural going.” There will also be a number of different activities, for kids of all ages.

The performance schedule begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday with Rock Legacy, and continues through until 5 p.m. with the Blue Tattoo Blues Band. Saturday’s performances include Children’s Story Yoga which runs from 2-2:30 p.m.

Sunday performances begin at 10:30 with some Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi, and run through to 5 p.m. closing with Revolver 3 Yvonne Cabot. If Tai Chi isn’t your thing, there

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“It’s for local people to see local artists,” said Phythian, stating there was equal emphasis on the stage as there was to the exhibits. And now, with child-centric activities, parents will be free(er) to take their time and take in the wide range of inspiration at the event.

Art in the park will also be introducing a new feature, an Artists’ Pavilion. According to their website,

will also be karate, and belly dancing. The full performance schedule — which, Phythian points out, has been diligently organized by Carol Cave — can be seen online at http:// sookecommunityarts. com/events/ Then, of course, there will be the exhibition and sale of original art — paintings, pottery, mixed media art, jewellery, photography and more.

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“Local artists will be able to showcase one to three of their works in a ‘gallery’ setting at Art in the Park in Ed Macgregor Park. The ‘gallery’ will be housed in one of our beautiful white tents in the centre of the show and will be manned by one or more of the exhibiting artists during the two days, August 16th and 17th.”

The price of admission is also appealing.

It’s free.

And while Art in the Park is just a few days away, there may still be openings for artists who are interested in displaying — and possibly selling — their work at this event. For information, contact Fiona Phythian by email, fiona.p@telus.net. More information is online at http://sookecommunityarts.com/artist-calls/

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It’s important to make sure your drainfield is left as undisturbed as possible. To protect your septic drainfield, a layer of grass is the best cover. Mow it to keep weeds down and leave it undisturbed. No parking, driving or building on it.

And divert downspouts away from the drainfield to avoid saturation.

Stay informed.

A bylaw is in effect in Saanich, Colwood, Langford & View Royal, stay informed about the requirements for your septic system.

Get your Septic Savvy Household Info Kit at your municipal hall or visit crd.bc.ca/septic for more tips and resources, or to register for a free workshop.

Call 250.360.3030 for more information.

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Fall fair calls its trophies home, seeks amusing farm stories The Sooke fall fair is gearing up for our 101st fair on Sept. 6th & 7th. We have a busy schedule planned this year with pony/ cart rides, tractor hay rides, fun games with cash prizes and more ,which will be managed by your local youth groups, monies to go to their causes.

There will be vendors, animals and fun family farm music, but most of all , we will have an incredible amount of entries with our good weather and hope-

fully, folks have had time to get out of the heat and make , bake and create entries for the fair.

Remember to write your amusing farm

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ily fun farm dance, come to Ed McGregor park on Sept. 6th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Come dressed up and bring the kids or the kids bring Mom,

Dad, Grandpa and Grandma. This is a great family event and NO ALCOHOL, will be permitted.

See you all at the Fair and if you have

any trophies in your home, please call 250812-2830 to return the trophy asap.

Ellen Lewers President Sooke Fall Fair

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The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute has done studies that indicate that cats in the United States kill between 1.4 and 3.7 billion birds a year. Canadian feral cats would only differ in that their kill numbers would be smaller. If you have feral cats in your neighbourhood they will eliminate every quail chick that is born. They eat indiscriminately, preferring smaller birds such as songbirds or hummingbirds. Part of the pleasure of living in Sooke is seeing the wildlife almost on a daily basis.

It is not a pleasure to see a feral cat catch and kill a fledgling bird that is on the ground still being fed by its parents.

I love cats and own three of them but they are not allowed to roam my neighbourhood, killing other animals and causing damage to my neighbour’s homes and property. Those people who have to give up their cat for some reason and choose to dump it out in the wild are not doing their cat any kindness but are condemning it to a life of suffering. The idea that these cats are all healthy and happy, eating up their fat little rats is the farthest thing from reality.

It should also be noted that abandoning your cat in such a manner is illegal and you could face charges under the Provincial Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. If you can no longer keep your cat, there are a lot of animal welfare societies that will help you find a new home for it, do your cat a kindness and spend a little time contacting these agencies that offer help.

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Local fire truck features new faces

Upcoming Public Meetings No Scheduled Meetings 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

This schedule is subject to change.

Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.

Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca

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The disciples were afraid. Jesus was close to them and said, “do not be afraid”. Jesus wants us to have faith in God the Father, but our fears are the obstacles to that faith. Fears make us lose our faith. We are afraid to lose our power and control of situations and of being rejected by society for our faith. We do not trust one another and we hide God’s word from ourselves. We prefer not to risk our positions in churches by hiding the truth. We are afraid to tell others that we are Christian believers, or that we are members of a Christian Church.

The reality is that we are afraid of Jesus - we have little faith in him, and we resist following in his footsteps. When we are in a difficult situation, Jesus is always reaching “out his hand” to us. He said, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DEATHS

INFORMATION

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FOUND: IN Front of Evergreen Centre, large set of keys. Please claim at Sooke News Mirror. 250-642-5752

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DYER, HELEN The family of Helen Dyer, aka “Granny”, is sad to announce her passing on August 6, 2014. She leaves behind husband Wayne Purdy, daughter Shannon (Bill), son Peter (Michelle), grandchildren Kyle (Katherine), Suzannah, Dylan, Dustin and Dakota.

The family invites friends to join us in remembering her at the Sooke Legion (upstairs) Friday, August 15, 2014 at noon.

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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

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

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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DEATHS

Cool, Richard Walter 1946 - 2014 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Richard Walter Cool on June, 12 2014. Survived by his loving wife of 30 yrs, Shayna. ChildrenAmanda (Norm), William (Ashleigh), Katie (Morgan), and James. Grandchildren Caleb, Layla, Madison, Keara, and Chase. Step Mother, Helen Cool. Brothers Bill and Bob Cool. Rick was a quiet, private family man.

He was always full of stories and a world of information. Once you got to know him, he had a very sarcastic sense of humor. He will forever be in our hearts, and memories.

Celebration of life will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Sooke, August 24th at 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sooke Hospice.

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forests. Senior Biologist First Nation have been creation project. ProjDave Lindsay, RPBio, actively involved in ects of this nature allow initiated a company- installing and creating researchers to gather wide bear den inven- these dens, and is sup- accurate data about tory in the early 1990s portive of the project local bears’ general livwhich has been dili- because black bears fig- ing and territorial habgently maintained and ure prominently in their its. This data provides continues today. “The culture and it is their excellent information results of this study hope that improving for forest management combined with our and maintaining a sup- planning, recreational TW ply of dens will support planning and for the inventory Plumbing Client: Ministry ofden Forests, Landswill andhelp Natural Resource Operations general well-being of black bear populations. us maintain healthy Campaign: Notification of Initiation: Timber Supply Review for the Pacific Timber Supply Area Pacheedaht Ander- bears in the area. black bear populations We are thinking of Size: 4.3125” x 10.7506” Submitted by Helen across our land base,” sen Timber Holdings Richard Weir photo purchasing a house that News Mirror, Campbell Riversupporter Mirror, Northern Connector, Davis, ArtemisCoast Wild-Mountain News LP is a proud says Sooke Lindsay.

Helen Davis in the entrance of a North culvertIsland den. Gazette, has poly-B water piping. life Consultants The Pacheedaht of the black bear den Should we make an A project is under- Nanaimo) closed at one issue of this with regard way in the Jordan end and open at the to the price?

River watershed that other, to allow entry by Th ere is quite a lot of controversy about this. is attempting to cre- black bears.

In my own substantial experience I have come The three-metreate black bear dens in across many failures with poly-B, but in every existing forest struc- long dens have been case it has been the fitting rather than the piping that tures and by using plas- installed in locations has been the problem; however, as I canvas insurance tic culverts. The project suitable for black bears BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is initiating, in partnership with other tenure holders, is aimed at increasing on TimberWest Forest companies and read about this on-line I am told that a Timber Supply Review (TSR) for the Pacific Timber Supply Area. The Pacific the availability of black Corps lands and a TFL cracks and pinholes in the pipe account for most of Timber Supply Area was established on July 15, 2009 and is comprised of 30 bear dens in the Jordan operated by Pacheedthe claims. Some of the insurance companies will blocks located on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, coastal areas on the River watershed on aht Anderson Timber no longer insure a house with poly-B piping, while mainland and the Douglas Channel area.

Vancouver Island using Holdings LP. others still do, but at higher rates. Water damage The effectiveness of a new and innovative claims now surpass fire and wind combined! In A Timber Supply Review gives the province’s chief forester the information this new pilot approach approach. answer to your question, yes, I believe that the issue required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum Coastal black bears to creating artificial of poly-B piping should be part of the conversation volume of timber to be harvested from the Timber Supply Area — for the use large diameter dens with plastic culduring a real estate transaction. next 10 years. This Timber Supply Review will start in August 2014, with (mean = 143 cm) trees verts will be monitored the goal of having the chief forester determine the allowable annual cut by or wooden structures and assessed for effecDecember 2015. office@perfectplumbing.ca. derived from trees tiveness by Davis and (logs, windfalls and her team. Dens are There will be two opportunities for public review and comment during the stumps) for winter monitored by remote Timber Supply Review process: once the draft information package is made dens and generations cameras; one camera available to the public (late 2014); and once the draft analysis report is of bears often re-use revealed a den being available (mid 2015). The chief forester will consider the timber supply the same den. Black investigated by a black analysis, public comments, the results of consultation with First Nations and bears den three-to-six bear three days after Dentistry other information required under the Forest Act when a new allowable months in coastal B.C. installation! The project and females give birth is funded by the Fish annual cut is determined. to cubs in their dens. and Wildlife CompensaMy dentures are loose, Coastal black bears tion Program – Coastal Information related to the Timber Supply Review for the Pacific Timber Supdo I need a reline? likely use only wooden Region. The Fish and ply Area is available online at: structures in B.C. Wildlife Compensation http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/areas/tsg/tsg-tsr.htm Yes and No. Relining a denture because of the cool and Program (FWCP) supTerrace Prince addresses fit surface adaptation wet weather during the ports conservation and Rupert only. A denture that was made winter, unlike other enhancement in waterKitimat within two to three years ago can generally parts of North Amer- sheds impacted by the ica where they may initial construction of benefit from relining. Generally speaking, dig dens in the earth BC Hydro hydroelectric dentures older than this have more than or den in nests on the generation facilities. fit surface issues to address. Tooth wear ground. affects jaw relationship or the bite. This In addition to installCurrent and past must be addressed or a reline will not be land management prac- ing artificial dens, affective. tices, including flood- Davis and her crew are ing of forested land for improving available hydro-electric develop- den habitat by: 2945 Jacklin Road • cutting entrances ment and ongoing forinto standing large est harvesting removes hollow cedar trees large trees from the to provide access to potential den supply on the cavity for bears; Vancouver Island. The and BC provincial governFinancial Services • turning large ment does not provide stumps with hollow any regulatory proteccentres into dens tion for these strucAre RRSPs the best Port by covering the tures, however, forest McNeill investment for Campbell top and creating an companies take the River retirement savings?

Powell entry for bears. initiative to conserve River dens during harvesting This is the first year that are found during :This is a complex question as it Port layout (i.e., preparation of a proposed twoVancouver Alberni depends on your own unique year project (future for harvesting). situation. RRSPs could be perfect The team, led by FWCP funding to be for you... or not. There are many different Legend Helen Davis of Artemis confirmed) that will strategies for retirement planning that Protected Area Wildlife Consultants, create black bear dens Victoria can have a significant impact on you Pacific Timber Supply Area “installed” three arti- in existing forest structoday and, of course, in the future. It is ficial black bear dens tures, and evaluate always best to sit down with a trusted in July 2014. The dens opportunities for artifiIf you would like to be notified when the public review and comment Certified Financial Planner and map out simulate naturally- cial den creation. period starts, if you have any questions or if you would like further what the best options are for you. Putting TimberWest was occurring den strucinformation, contact BCTS planning forester Erin Boelk, RPF at this as a priority is time very well spent tures but are made happy to support the 250 286-9392 or Erin.Boelk@gov.bc.ca and can also provide peace of mind. from plastic culverts investigation into bear (constructed by Arm- den enhancement in tec Infrastructure in their second growth

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Sooke’s Slo-Pitch league slows down, seeks new players for next year Invitational Slo-Pitch tournament results A-division 1st Gazoos 2nd Jackhammers 3rd Anything Is Possible 4th Dawg# B-division 1st Freaks 2nd Hawks 3rd Shattered Dreams 4th Scared Hitless C-division 1st Lowered Expectations 2nd Half Baked 3rd Average Throws 4th Jammers

Regular season results

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A scene from last week’s Slo-Pitch Invitational.

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Sooke’s Slo-Pitch league has wrapped up for the season, seeing a successful conclusion to both their league play and their annual Invitational.

The Sooke Invitational Slo-Pitch Tournament has been an annual affair since the early 90’s, according to Jason Dumont.

Dumont, who started playing with the League in 1992, has been organizing the tournament for the past eight years.

He currently plays for

the Hawks.

This year, the number of teams registered with the Invitational were down. Usually, said Dumont, there are over 30 teams registered; this year, they were down to 20.

Dumont figures the biggest reason for the decline in numbers is because of the increased number of other events running concurrently during the August long weekend.

An increase of competing island events such as Duncan’s Sunfest drew a lot of people — and teams — away from Sooke’s Slo-Pitch

The regular season results for the A-Division are also in, with the Foul Ballz coming in first place, Shattered Dreams nailed second, and Dawg# placed third. The B-Divison champion was Scared Hitless.

Tournament.

Attendance is crucial to the financial health of the league.

The annual tournament

serves as a fundraiser for the league to help out with costs throughout the year. While the fees paid by the teams

at the Invitational typically go back out as prizes, the funds that go toward the annual league costs come from sales at the Concession, the Beer Gardens, and from 50/50 ticket sales.

This year was the first year with an open beer garden. The B.C. Government changed the regulations earlier this year, lifting the requirement of a fenced-in beer garden.

Dumont found it to be “very successful,” adding that the key benefit to the new openness concept is that it “keeps families together” throughout their attendance at the event.

The number of teams within the league itself has also diminished over the years, going from upwards to 20 down to this season’s 12.

With the number of teams down, Dumont would like to see more

teams, and more players. The rewards are many, including “the enjoyment of playing ball,” said Dumont. “It’s a very social game.”

The camaraderie is high, there are trophies to be won in the regular season, and it’s open to both men and women.

People interested in exploring the playing with the Slo-Pitch League in Sooke can contact Dumont directly on his cell at 250-744-8852. Individu-

als aged 19 and older can participate. Individuals or teams can join.

As for next year’s Invitational tournament, the league is currently contemplating a change to hosting it on the long weekend.

There are a lot of competing events on the island. No decision has yet been made, though, as the benefits of hosting the event on a long weekend are equally appealing.

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Sooke Soccer Club has held many registration opportunities in the last few months yet, so far, only a third of our youth players are registered. It’s simple; most people associate back to school with back to soccer and don’t think about registering until September. SSC wants to change that. We need parents and adult players to realize we cannot get teams organized without them being registered before the season starts early September.

Many incentives have been tried in the past, including an early registration discount and still there is not much suc-

cess in getting numbers in when needed. We are a non profit organization with some of the lowest fees in the Lower Island Soccer Association – to provide discounts isn’t feasible for our club.

We have encouraged parents and players to pay for soccer over the summer in installments so when it’s go back to school time, soccer isn’t another expense. Many people have chosen this way of paying and are grateful to have the fees paid before September.

We are hopeful that we can continue to get the word out that registration will be held at the end of the season next year. Holding regis-

trations throughout the summer is not worth the volunteer’s time when only 10 people show up. We appreciate all that have made the effort to register early this year however we need everyone’s help in making it more successful. Sooke Minor Hockey has had great success in having all players registered at a one or two time shot registration process in May. SSC would like to implement a little “panic” in our parents and players as well at the end of the season.

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process. The sooner we have our numbers and the sooner we can get teams in place, the sooner we start training to encourage early success. We have a lot of talent in this club and need to start training earlier to become even more competitive.

Plus the weather at the start is phenomenal and everyone needs to whip their legs into shape after the lazy crazy dog days of summer. So, get registered!

SSC is holding a Kick off Jamboree Wed Aug 20 from 6-8pm. Details on our website www. sookesoccer.com and on Facebook - Sooke Soccer Club. Registration is available as well August 12 from 6-8pm at clubhouse Register by August 20 to enter to win your registration or other draw prizes!

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FISHING

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Glen Hay won the grand prize at the 2014 Chinook Derby (hosted by the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society) with his 33.9 pound catch.

Fishing for salmon in Sooke has been good; larger springs/chinook, hatchery coho, sockeye and pinks are open and are in the area. Now is the time of year to catch a big spring/chinook salmon.

Finding spring salmon has been tougher lately, as usual they can be found early morning, and at the tide changes.

Trolling the gear in 80 ft of water with the gear at 55 to 75 ft on the downrigger early morning has been productive most mornings at Otter and farther West. Later in the morning, the boats tend to move out and drop their gear lower.

Sockeye just opened last Friday, there have not been a lot of reports yet. Some Sockeye schools are being found off the Sooke Bluffs and Sheringham Pt., in the deeper water 130 to 300 ft of water.

Hatchery Coho are also open and can be found in the deeper water at shallower depths on the downrigger.

They have not been around in large numbers, and we’ve only picked them up while looking for spring salmon. Pink Salmon are also around in small numbers, but are legal to keep and make good meals freshly BBQ’d or sent in for smoking. Remember wild coho salmon will be opened earlier this year, September 1st instead of October 1st, for one wild and one hatchery coho per person.

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