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The Jailathon was a fundraiser for Cops for Cancer. Jane Beddows, who headed the committee, said the event raised $10,250 to date. She said it was “unbelievable and overwhelming.” She said everyone who got arrested got into it and had a good time. Above, Lioness Paiton Cameron gets escorted before the “Hanging judge” Ymas B. Guilty by Cst. Martindale at the Jailathon on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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If ‘home is where the heart is’ then the Hope Centre promises to house more than an ample supply of heart. At the open house on Tuesday, media was able to explore the grounds, check out a few of the lowincome rental rooms and meet with several people involved in the project. Upon arriving for an inside peek at Sooke’s newest rental and community centre, it was a pleasant surprised to learn that the building also houses Sooke’s first underground parking lot, strategically solving the lack of parking space in the area. The spaciousness and welcoming storefront is also a kind of homecoming for St. Vincent de Paul’s thrift store which was originally located on the current grounds. The Hope Centre is a joint project between the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island and the M’akola Housing Society. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) has been the property owners for over 25 years, donating the land in the venture with the M’akola Housing Society who equaled the generous donation in cash. The two societies came together to meet the highest and best use for the land and the Hope Centre is the end result of the shared vision. Angela Hudson from the SSVP quoted the international society’s mandate, “To serve in hope” as the inspiration for naming the centre. She said the Social Concern Office which it

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Charla Huber, Kaela Schramm, Kevin Albers, Jennifer Fox, and Gene Sebelius all work at the Hope Centre and were there for the first open houses held last week. shares with the M’akola Society will work in tandem with community agencies to provide a 1,200 square foot space for educational and mixed use services. Kevin Albers, Chief Executive Officer from the M’akola Group of Societies discussed the need for affordable housing for aboriginal and non-aboriginal singles in the Sooke area. M’akola are effectively the landlords of the Hope Centre. He emphasized that the perception of the building as a ‘half-way’ house is wrong-headed. Sooke has been identified as needing affordable rentals for tenants between 19 to 31. Residents will begin moving into the building before the end

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of the month. A tour of a bachelor and single rooms provided a brief glimpse into the bright and well-built rooms in the four-storey building. Over a few slices of pizza, locals expressed about their thoughts on the centre. Natasha Ruby, a hopeful applicant, was excited at the possibility of local affordable housing and delighted by the possibility of living in a building with both a yoga studio and a thrift store. The yoga centre will be free for residents and the thrift store, which opens September 15, has tripled in size to 3,000 Continued on page 3

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The vendors can sell anything related to the harvest and they are not limited to apples. Examples are items such as fruit leathers, jams, jellies, chutneys, and butters. Space is limited to 18 vendors and they need to bring their own set up (tables/chair, cash). Priority will be given to Sooke region vendors first, so early registration is encouraged. Nancy Bennett will be handling that aspect of the Apple Fest. She can

be reached through email at: nvbennett@ shaw.ca. The deadline for vendor applications is Monday, Sept. 22. Local chanteuse Marjorie Baskerville is taking charge of the pie auction. People are asked to bring a pie as admission to the event. “It’s the community celebrating the harvest,” said Baskerville. “I love the idea.” If you can’t bring a pie, bring a donation to the Sooke Food Bank. The whole event is

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Phoebe Dunbar, left, and Marjorie Baskerville are helping organize the first Apple Fest at the Sunriver Community Garden on September 28.

Sooke is one of those places where food and art intertwine pretty easily. With that in mind, the Sooke Region Food CHI Society is holding a Food Art Apple Fest on September 28. The idea is for artists to create a food-related art piece inspired by something edible from the Sunriver Community Gardens. There is also space for vendors selling locally made products and a pie auction. Artists are encouraged to come down to the garden and get inspired by all of the vegetables, flowers, fruit and people who grow things. Plein air painters can come and set up their easels and enjoy the colours, textures and atmosphere at the community garden. Weavers can be inspired by the colours and photographers can be just plain inspired. Any medium of art is acceptable although the price of the piece cannot exceed $100. As this is a fundraiser, 30 per cent of the price will go to the society for the orchard fund at the community garden. “It’s a harvest celebration,” said Phoebe Dunbar, “it’s a celebration of the orchard.” The apple fest is replacing the annual harvest dinner which was held at the garden. “Everyone loved the harvest feast but there was no budget for tents in case of rain,” said Dunbar.

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square feet allowing an expanded drop-off and on-site sorting area. Not everyone agrees with this sentiment. Trevor Hinch, the tech support for the building believes the rent is too low. “It’s too good of a deal,” he said. “The low rent will exclude people in the area who can afford higher rent that are looking for such a high quality room... it’s not fair for everyone.” He added the centre was also looking to have free wireless support in the building but as of now the suites all

include the option of individual hook-ups. Amy Rubidge from Ahimsa Yoga and Wellness feels that fear, a default emotion in many people, was keeping them from embracing the higher good that the Hope Centre would bring to the community. “People fear the unknown,” she said. “It is education that brings light to the dark heart. Hope is beautiful. It starts with a sense of belonging and it begins in our own bodies’ sense of well-being,” she concluded. Her friend Chantal Ettles agreed.

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Kevin Pearson had made the decision to run for Mayor of Sooke in the upcoming November 15 municipal election because he believed he had the right skills and experience to move Sooke forward. But on Monday, September 15 he pulled out of that race and will instead be running for another term as councillor. “Due to personal commitments and an evaluation of my family,

life and career balance I decided to remove my intent to run for mayor.” Pearson served on Sooke council for three years. He was elected in 2011 and led the polls for council with 1,868 votes. “I am proud of the fact that on the current council we focused on our priorities and as a team we were able to deliver on most of those. This was evident by the majority of all motions being passed unanimously, with robust opinions and thoughts from around the council we were able to often improve the motions by concensus.” He thanked all of his supporters who encouraged him in his bid for the mayor’s chair. With Pearson announcing his intent not to run for mayor, that leaves Councillors Maja Tait and Herb Haldane in the running. Councillor Kerrie Reay is also seeking re-election.

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Natasha Ruby has applied to rent an affordable unit at the Hope Centre. The bright new suites will be available to young adults who are desperately in need of affordable housing.

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Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Mike Hicks will be bringing forward an item at the Electoral Area Services Committee on Thursday that might see a new artificial turf playing field in Sooke. Hicks wants to use one year’s gas tax funding to help pay for the artificial turf field at Fred Milne Park. Hicks is looking to use $300,000 towards the estimated $1-million cost of the field. “The whole thing is subject to the District of Sooke, service clubs and sports organizations getting together to raise the other $700,000,” said Hicks.

“I’ve spoken to the Sooke Community Association and they are excited about putting it on their property.” Hicks said his constituents should know that he has saved more than $350,000 from last year’s gas tax allocation. “I feel very comfortable that my constituents will support me and the children of the Juan de Fuca and Sooke. I’m happy to take the leadership role and get it done. It’s a pretty neat thing,” said Hicks. For the past seven months Hicks has been meeting with the community association, SEAPARC manager Steve Knoke, school trustees and Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne.

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On the left is the travelling briefcase and some of its contents. The briefcase also holds a WI plate, tablecloth, canvas bag, and books. On the right are the recreated WWII letters. induce the Federal Government to have Armistice Day Nov. 11th proclaimed a public holiday.” The proposal had immense support and the combined holiday was prevented. The organization has also been widely recognized for their fundraising efforts. In 2011, the institute had a revival after it nearly faced extinction due to the fact that its members were growing older and they found it difficult to keep it running. Thankfully, a few resident women, including current President Stephanie Croft, took steps towards reviving the institute. In 2011 they started with eight members, just as in 1924, and membership continues to grow. While their values and goals have remained the same as they were 90 years ago, younger generations are becoming more interested in living rural lifestyles. Thus, current membership ages range from their 20s to their 80s,

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which is uncommon for a Women’s Institute. To support and encourage their values, the SWI offers a variety of workshops for women wanting to learn about topics such as producing and preparing their own food, harvesting, canning, and making handicrafts. The travelling exhibit has two portions. The first portion is a tri-fold presentation board (3’6” W x 2’4” H) that was designed in house using the program Microsoft Publisher and then sent out for printing on foam core. The tri-fold design is ideal for displaying at meetings and craft fairs. The content on the board includes information about the SWI’s origin, values and revival. It also includes pictures and documents such as the institute’s 1924 certificate of incorporation. The second portion of the traveling exhibit is a briefcase filled with replicated documents, letters and pic-

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Timber giants, the men and the Douglas fir Charlie Sorenson and Ted Cathels were contract loggers who arrived at Jordan River at the very heyday of harvesting the tall timbers. This photo, c1920 shows the two men taking a lounging stance for the photographer, while no doubt calculating the board feet to be harvested within their reach. In 1919 an American syndicate took over the logging interests that had established themselves at Jordan River, and called themselves Canadian Puget Sound Lumber and Timber Company Ltd. Among CPS’s contract loggers were the Cathels and Sorenson partners. The two established a camp at the river that employed 70 men on one side operating a high-lead system and six Washington Ironworks steam donkeys. While they also harvested spruce and hemlock, the bulk of their cut was Douglas fir. They were able to cut 60,000 board feet of timber a day. A quote from Western Timberman, July 1921 says “the timber was very large, run-

ning up to about 5,000 board feet to the log in fir and spruce, and of excellent quality.” Logging west of Jordan River, the partners used a log chute and a 1,200 foot tightline to bring the logs down to tidewater, according to a long-ago interview with Shirley oldtimer Ivan French.

The partners also operated a saw mill which had the capacity to mill 35,000 board feet a day. One of the markets for the mill’s lumber was supplying the manufacturers of wagons and agricultural machinery. Management changes at Jordan River led the partners to move further up the

coast to Port Renfrew where they established a rail logging operation. The track ran from Beach Camp as far as Granite Creek and eventually ran a total of 15 miles. At Fairy Lake in the San Juan valley, Cathels and Sorenson logged a stand of giant spruce. The partners eventually operated four steam locomotives on the line, a Baldwin and three Shays, up until the depression began a decline in the market by the early 1930s. Visitors and residents alike enjoy seeing the big trees when they have an opportunity to view a forest giant, but in our lifetimes we’ll never see the stands that graced the rainforest in the days of Cathels and Sorenson. Thankful we are, that in the early 1970s BC Forest Products superintendent Bob Robertson saved the world-record Red Creek Fir at Port Renfrew, a legacy that still stands. Elida Peers, Historian Sooke Region Museum

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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

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Ballot question will be meaningless We all know we are entering the silly season as the municipal election is just months away and politicians wanting to get re-elected will go out of their way to please all and stay away from any controversy. Here is the latest example of the silly season at work. Sooke council has voted unanimously to put the question: “Should Sooke join other municipalities in renewing and restating its opposition to the expansion of oil tanker traffic through coastal BC waters?” on the local ballot for November 15. Our council, through the mayor, had already sent in notification to Peter Kent, the Minister of the Environment and Prime Minister Stephen Harper in January 2012, that it does not support more tanker traffic in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which is appropriate. But to duplicate a statement which has already been made and put it on the ballot at a cost of between $6,000 and $9,000, which the taxpayers of Sooke will pay, to appease a small vocal group, is meaningless. We assume council knew before they voted in support what the cost would be. And the ballot question regarding a multi-use community centre is just about as pointless. It’s not about borrowing money anymore, it’s now about working with the community to get a building. Both are non-binding and a waste of taxpayer’s money. We are sure that money could easily have been spent on sidewalks, a seniors’ center, downtown beautification or any of the multitude of things that have come before council over the past three years that would have benefited all or many residents of Sooke. The silly season be damned let’s keep common sense in our heads and our wallets in our pockets until after the election.

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FEATURE LETTER

Responding to editorial on WTS I was saddened to read your editorial condemning my transfer station on Idlemore Road. Your statement, “the point is, this business is operating illegally under our bylaws without having gone through the proper process,” has unfairly hurt my reputation which I hope you will allow me to defend. After Sooke Disposal shut down their transfer station, I met with Alpine Recycling with the hope of teaming up and providing Sooke with an open, clean, accessible transfer station to handle all of the area’s recyclables. We now have two employees, a terrific facility and are successfully handling and transferring via Alpine everything and anything that Sooke residents bring. In addition to batteries, steel, glass, paint and plastic, we found it necessary to transfer garbage. In anticipation of a food scrap ban at Hart-

land Landfill this coming January, we were planning to transfer even garbage (food scraps) in response to public demands. There has not been an issue, to my knowledge, in regards to noise or odor. The issue seems to be around zoning and process. We are zoned M2 which allows for a recycling depot but not a garbage dump. It is suggested that we rezone to M3 which would give us a permitted use of “Waste management and recycling.” Neither M2 or M3 specifically allows a transfer station. I was born and raised in Sooke and started my sawmill on Idlemore approximately 30 years ago, most likely before the District of Sooke zoning. My property has always been M2 zoned even though M2 zoning does not allow a sawmill. I have been too busy working to study my zoning and you can imagine my

surprise when I found that I should have been zoned M3 all along and the CRD and District of Sooke made the initial mistake years ago. The mayor and council have sent this issue to public hearing, which I will not be attending. I have no wish to break the law or be condemned in the newspaper or public. I am of the belief that my transfer station is covered under my zoning and my property is not a garbage dump as prohibited in the zoning. The process, which you have stated is nonexistent, is in fact happening. I simply want to offer a necessary service to my Sooke community, fill a need, employ a few people and maybe one day make a dollar profit from this fledgling enterprise. Thank you for allowing me to respond to your editorial. Dale Arden Sooke

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We asked: What could be done to improve transit in and out of Sooke?

I don’t have a problem with it. It’s been a long time since I’ve used it and there is starting to be better service to the area.

I don’t come to Sooke that often.

Kathy Fortune Langford

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Illegal fishing practice Being an avid fisherman I have noticed a very disturbing trend taking place each year at and around Billings Spit during the salmon spawning run. A certain group of individuals are “fishing” in such a manner as to promote snagging or foul hooking fish on their way to the river. The method is quite simple, as soon as a fish is spotted either finning or jumping they cast to it using a buzz bomb lure that has very little water resistance. As it is cranked through the water at high speed with the hopes of snagging or flossing the fish. When approached these people simply say that everything they are doing is legal. They have a single barbless hook and say they are reeling fast because the water is shallow and they don’t want to hang up on the bottom. While the argument would seem to be legal the intent is anything but. On my last trip to the spit I personally saw six foul hooked fish caught and killed. This spectacle takes place usually on a daily basis throughout the three month period beginning in September. Initially there was only two or three people doing this, however because of their success the ranks are swelling and with no enforcement from DOF. They are becoming emboldened and

That’s easy to answer. We need a double-decker on every route. This one was over-crowded (2:20 p.m.) and they should know better. I gave up my seat to an elderly person.

I don't use it that often - it's fine.

Bob Reid Sooke

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letters now laugh at anything anyone says to them, teaching their kids to fish the same. My questions are; Why no enforcement? Why is an illegal activity becoming the norm? How long can the fishery withstand this abuse? We all know that the answer is very simple. Regulations should be passed to make it illegal to retain foul hooked fish in the river or estuary of the Sooke River. Recently the locals in Port Renfrew, who are sickened by this practice, erected a sign on their bridge saying “Snaggers Go Home.” The sign was removed by a resident of the Sooke area who said it was “offensive.” With the millions of dollars garnered from the sale of fishing licenses, environmental fees, boat safety programs, etc., you would think at least a bit of it would go back into enforcing the laws to protect this precious resource. Don Crowe Sooke

Society doing its job Regarding the recent letter to the editor concerning Flea Beach in Shirley. We live a short walk from this area. We are pleased that the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Society has vol-

unteered to preserve and be the caretakers for this land. The society reached out to the community and asked how to care for the small beach area after they received per-

mission from the Ministry of Transportation to be the caretakers when the local parks commission refused. The consultation was extensive and many participated. Almost all the opin-

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ions came back to keep the area pretty much just as it is, plus improving the access road, the drainage and insuring the plants and trees were not cut and the ecosystem restored. The society is going to do just that - however it takes a bit more time when things are

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done correctly, which include consultations and approvals from the Ministry. The Society is to be congratulated for taking on this project for the community. John and Jill Foweraker Shirley

Bylaw violations cited Choosing how to mark a ballot in the upcoming municipal elections became clearer at the September 8 meeting of Sooke council. The solution is to simply ignore the names Bev Berger (if she chooses to run), Herb Haldane, Rick Kasper, and Kevin Pearson. These four members of the current council continue to vote in favour of an illegal activity, and in clear violation of Sooke Zoning Bylaw 600, in the matter of the transfer station on Idlemore Road. The issue is not whether Sooke needs such a facility, or whether the Idlemore site is the appropriate place for the facility. The issue is entirely the fact that these four members of Sooke council have no respect for the rule of law, that they are prepared to put the entire governance power of our community in jeopardy, and that they will do whatever is needed to get the result they favour. We have heard a litany of nonsensical reasons in support of their votes. Councillors Pearson and Berger tell us they are confused; that there are insufficient definitions in the Zoning Bylaw; that the Bylaw needs to be cleaned up; that it tells what is allowed, but not what is not allowed. At the top of this list, is a gem from Councillor Berger, wherein she states her belief that if the earlier motion is rescinded as per the direction from Mayor Milne, ‘we will never clean up the Bylaw.’ I leave the depth of that thought for evaluation by others. Critical thinkers should be able to discern, that where permitted uses are stated, all others uses are not permitted! While Councillor Kasper was absent from the meeting, (perhaps he was ill), he has

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previously voted in favour, and was instrumental as acting mayor, in getting the issue onto a February agenda in the absence of Mayor Milne. Councillor Haldane continues to rail on the ambiguity of the zoning bylaw, and stated his concern that it allows and disallows things throughout. Once again, the depth of that thought rests with the reader. The most serious matter is, of course, the vote in conflict with a district bylaw. It sets a precedent, and ties the hands of a governing body to do the job they were elected to do. Why should anyone go through the required process, pay the required fees, and receive approval in an orderly manner, when they can simply find enough votes at the table to do whatever they wish. Anarchy anyone? Clearly these are four councillors who either do not respect the rule of law, or are prepared to vote when they admittedly are confused, or as Councillor

Berger stated ‘I don’t care how we get to the decision.’ Aren’t videos wonderful. Remember that two of these councillors are aiming at the mayor’s chair. Value your vote! Gail Hall Sooke

Sooke is friendly To all the wonderful people of Sooke. I thank you for all your big heart wishes, warm greetings, hugs for comfort including for Archie. This makes us feel comforted to know so many people do care about the long term resident in this community. Many have been wondering about seeing me without Archie, my partner in love and friendship, shopping in the village. I want to let everyone know Archie is reasonably well living in Ross Place, a senior living home in Victoria. Sadly, while in hospital Archie received an eviction notice from the strata manager where he was renting advising

him he would need to vacate his home of 30 plus years on Kaltasin Road by July 31. His family had to quickly disperse his life treasures, memorabilia and belongings in a very short time. So you know he did not forget the friendly residents of Sooke. He’s always happy to hear about each and every one of the friends he made over the years. Continually asks about every staff member at Western Foods and local shop employees. He misses his weekly shopping, coffee and reminiscing in the village. And, I miss him too. Alice Holm Sooke

Kids need to be in school The poor kids are the ones that are losing. These teachers knew what kind of job they were getting into when they got their jobs as teachers. If it was up to me I would fire them all and force them back to

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The District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca has information about your community – including: • 2014 Local Government Election • Category B Community Grant Application deadline is September 30, 2014 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

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September 20 from 3-7 Ron Larson photo

Rally for the BCTF Opposition Leader John Horgan spoke to the Sooke Teachers Association on September 12. Shown as well is federal MP Randall Garrison waiting to speak. The disagreement between the province and the over 40,000 teachers over pay, classroom composition and class size is having a unifying effect. The message of the local BCTF rally at Belmont secondary school Friday afternoon was simple, say goodbye to the contentious E80 clause which deals with class size and composition and get back to work. Ian Johnson the president of District 62 teachers association said, “We would like to see them make a deal this weekend and get back to the classroom Monday, barring that, binding arbitration but preferably a mediated settlement and if Vince Ready can pull that off more power to him.” Education minister Peter Fassbender said he was not surprised to learn 99 per cent of teachers voted in favour of binding arbitration to end the ongoing dispute.

Capital Regional District Notice of Nomination for the Election of Nominees to East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River & Willis Point

Advisory Planning Commissions

Public notice is hereby given to electors in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area that nominations for the election of nominees to the East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point Advisory Planning Commissions (as shown on the map below), for consideration for appointment by the Regional Board, will be received by a person designated by the Chief Election Officer at the Capital Regional District (CRD), Legislative and Information Services, 5th floor, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC, between the hours of 9am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding statutory holidays. Should anyone wish to file nomination documents other than during regular office hours, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, arrangements may be made beforehand by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.

Introducing the

Sooke Therapeutic Yoga Society Join us for Live Music, Food Tastings and Tour the Hope Centre Visit sookeyoga.com for info 6750 West Coast Rd. • 250 642 9642 New/Old Retail Location of St. Vincent de Paul reopening at 6750 Sooke Road on Monday, September 15th

Five members to each of the East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/ Jordan River and Willis Point Advisory Planning Commissions will serve as members from the time of appointment by the Regional Board until December 31, 2018. Please note that this is now a four (4) year term. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be Residents of the respective Commission areas nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the said area. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. No Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee member is eligible to be appointed as a member of an Advisory Planning Commission in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Copies of all forms are available at the following CRD offices: • Legislative and Information Services, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC, Tel. 250.360.3127, or toll free 1-800-663-4425, local 3127 for Port Renfrew residents •

Juan de Fuca Planning & Building Inspection, #3 – 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, Tel. 250.642.1500

• or by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059. If more than five persons are nominated, in each of the six Commission areas listed above, at the end of the nomination period at 4 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, an Election by Voting shall be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Those persons eligible to vote at the election will be the electors, as defined under the Local Government Act, of the respective Commission areas. Dated this 10th day of September 2014 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

Find anything from clothes, household items, electronics including TV’s and game consoles, to furniture, antique merchandise, and hundred year old literature!

St. Vincent de Paul We accept donations at our new locations. Call for more information.

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Sooke’s turkey arrested

Celebrate National Forest Week September 21-27, 2014

It’s National Forest Week, a time for all Canadians to celebrate our forests.

The turkey mascot (Francis Louvat) at Sea of Bloom was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 13 and thrown in jail. C

Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week.

A Jailathon was held to raise funds for Cops for Cancer. Many Sooke residents were served with warrants and spent time in jail until they raised their bail money. CM

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For a list of events happening around the province, check out our website: www.abcfp.ca or find us on Facebook: BC’s National Forest Week

It turned out to be a fun event for everyone and showed Sooke’s generosity and sense of humour.

Preventing gang activity in BC ▾ MYTH: As a gangsters girlfriend or wife you’ll have everything you want: Reality: Even gangsters’ girlfriends and wives are the target of violence and retribution, with women associated in some way to gangsters murdered, some in front of their children. Over the past several years there have been a number of women associated in some way to gangsters murdered, some in front of their children.

www.sookenewsmirror.com Capital Regional District Notice of Nomination for the Election from the Sub-Regions of East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River & Willis Point to the

Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee

Public notice is hereby given to electors in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area that nominations for the election of nominees to the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee from the sub-regions of East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point (as shown on the map below), for consideration for appointment by the Regional Board, will be received by a person designated by the Chief Election Officer at the Capital Regional District (CRD), Legislative and Information Services, 5th floor, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC, between the hours of 9am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding statutory holidays. Should anyone wish to file nomination documents other than during regular office hours, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, arrangements may be made beforehand by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059. Six members of the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee, one from each of the subregions of East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point, will serve as members from the time of appointment by the Regional Board until December 31, 2018. Please note that this is now a four (4) year term.

Read more by downloading your copy of the CFSEU-BC Community Report at www.cfseu.bc.ca and on your Black Press website at: bc-anti-gang.com

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The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be Resident Electors of the respective sub-region areas nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the said area. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. No Advisory Planning Commission member within the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area is eligible to be appointed as a member of the Land Use Committee. Copies of all forms are available at the following CRD offices: •

Legislative and Information Services, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC, Tel. 250.360.3127, or toll free 1-800663-4425, local 3127 for Port Renfrew residents

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Juan de Fuca Planning & Building Inspection, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, Tel. 250.642.1500

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or by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.

If more than one person is nominated, in each of the six sub-regions listed above, at the end of the nomination period at 4pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, an Election by Voting shall be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Those persons eligible to vote at the election will be the electors, as defined under the Local Government Act, of the respective sub-region areas. Dated this 10th day of September 2014 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, september 17, 2014 SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 Cont’d from page 10 work. Not one of them cares about our kids. Our kids will be the dumbest kids in Canada. Why are they hurting our future? Grow up, go back to your jobs. You teachers should have done this on summer time and on the weekend. Why make our kids go though this. I, for one, am not happy. I have three kids and thank God for home schooling. p.s. home schooling we don’t get paid but we do it because our children need a future. Kristal Malley Sooke

Dogs need training In response to the East Sooke writer appealing to Sooke for a Dog Park.

I hope to strongly squash her belief of the myth that dog parks are designated places for dogs to ignore their persons’ call to come or exhibit other out of control “rambunctious friendly behavior.” Whether 90 or nine pounds, dogs all have the same number of teeth and four legs. They can be unpredictable no matter how much we dog lovers like to delude ourselves otherwise. The issue is not that some people do not want off leash dogs but they do not want to feel unsafe. The solution for the person was to not go to public places with her dog but the real solution lies with enhancing her dog’s life and hers through training and ongoing supervision. Since there is a dog population explosion in our culture we need

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to applaud those who spend time and money to ensure their dogs training and social needs are met so they are welcomed to public places. If a dog park ever did become a reality in Sooke, the absolute

Capital Regional District Notice of

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building #3 – 7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 3 pm. Public Welcome to Attend Any inquiries or correspondence for the Commission can be directed to: 3 – 7450 Butler Road Sooke, BC V9Z 1N1 E: jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca T: 250.642.1500 F: 250.642.5274

Bottle Bottle Drives!!! Drives!!!

the writers racing 90lb mass of dog racing up to other dogs was at the receiving end of a few such encounters. A visit to Whiffin Spit or some walking trails in other municipalities post signs “dogs must be IN CONTROL’. At present voice or leash control is acceptable. I suggest to the writer that her energy

be better spent training than soliciting for a dog park. Penalizing an animal’s exercise and social needs due to one’s own tunnel vision is just neglect. Carmen Neumann Sooke

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541

Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be sold by public auction in the Council Chambers, 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC at 10:00 a.m. on September 29, 2014 if any delinquent taxes along with accrued interest remain unpaid prior to that time. Folio

PID

Civic Address

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Legal Description

$7,665.74

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$10,292.23

LOT B, SECTION 11, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP16099

2203 AYUM RD

$7,707.13

LOT 15, SECTION 53, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP50550

028-002-881

103 6838 GRANT RD W

$5,538.16

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010344.304

028-002-903

107 6838 GRANT RD W

$9,705.15

LOT 4, SECTION 23, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIS6844

010347.080

001-722-018

2318 GALENA RD

$8,693.74

LOT 73, SECTION 23, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP28746

010401.090

025-820-605

2398 SUNRIVER WAY

$8,258.77

LOT 9, SECTION 28, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP76309

010446.090

000-037-435

6919 SELLARS RD

$14,838.94

LOT 9, SECTION 37, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP26066

010598.005

028-603-028

6565 GOODMERE RD

$94,493.60

LOT 5, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN VIP88836

010598.013

028-753-101

106 6591 LINCROFT RD

$6,269.31

LOT 3, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.014

028-753-119

108 6591 LINCROFT RD

$9,813.28

LOT 4, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.015

028-753-127

109 6591 LINCROFT RD

$9,797.02

LOT 5, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.020

028-753-178

202 6591 LINCROFT RD

$8,309.54

LOT 10, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.022

028-753-194

206 6591 LINCROFT RD

$10,114.00

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010598.023

028-753-208

208 6591 LINCROFT RD

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010598.024

028-753-216

207 6591 LINCROFT RD

$9,479.99

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010598.031

028-753-283

308 6591 LINCROFT RD

$10,170.95

LOT 21, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.030

028-753-275

306 6591 LINCROFT RD

$10,617.98

LOT 20, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.034

028-753-313

303 6591 LINCROFT RD

$7,944.56

LOT 24, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.037

028-753-348

404 6591 LINCROFT RD

$12,682.63

LOT 27, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.040

028-753-372

407 6591 LINCROFT RD

$14,365.15

LOT 30, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.041

028-753-381

405 6591 LINCROFT RD

$11,625.94

LOT 31, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.042

028-753-399

403 6591 LINCROFT RD

$11,617.77

LOT 32, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.043

028-753-402

401 6591 LINCROFT RD

$6,868.37

LOT 33, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS620

010598.201

028-753-500

6587 LINCROFT RD

$10,943.14

LOT 1, SECTION 72, SOOKE LAND DISTRICT, PLAN EPS621

010598.206

028-753-551

6552 GOODMERE RD

$11,414.74

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DEATHS

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INFORMATION

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STRICKLAND JOHN DONALD â€œ GRANDPAâ€? Left us peacefully on September 7, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Many happy memories in the town of Sooke for dinners at the Legion and â€œsafetyâ€? meetings at his grandsons. For those who knew him, knew all too well that winning and good humour were his greatest thrills. Friday night was a special event, meat draw at the Sooke Castle, and it was guaranteed that it would bring laughter, smiles that created everlasting memories. Thank-you Sooke for allowing him into your lives and into your hearts. Weâ€™ll miss you Dad.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS SWAP & SHOP September 21, 10-3 Community Hall Tables $15 Proceeds go to Calenâ€™s Journey. To book a table call Chantel. 250-857-1602 sookeswapnshop.com

DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profit organization committed to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition 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 RESTLESS LEG syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 est 1-800-765-8660. MUSIC EXERCISE & fun! Class runs Sept. 21 to mid Jan. Modern Square dancing. Colwood Community Hall. Call Allan at (250)474-7393. SOOKE SENIOR BUS NANAIMO Wed., Sept. 24 Pick up $17 Hall 9:30am. $15 Contact June 250-642-1521

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SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215. SOOKE HOSPICE is now accepting volunteers to look at training in the fall. Training takes place during evenings and is approximately 30 hours in total. Please leave a message at 250-642-4345. Many Thanks SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, 1585 Oâ€™Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 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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DESCHAMPS, RICHARD â€œRICKâ€? JAMES September 10, 1965 - September 10, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that Rickâ€™s family announces his passing on September 10, 2014 on his 49th birthday in Victoria, BC. Rick will be sadly missed by his loving partner Lyn Rowell (Sooke, BC), his children Braeden and Talen (Whitehorse, YT), his Mom and Dad, Gayle (Barry) and Ken Rogerson (Onaping), his brothers Dave Rogerson (Ladysmith, BC), and Ken (Leslie) Rogerson (Onaping) as well as his niece and nephews Hannah, Jacob and David Rogerson. Rick is also survived by his special friend Darrell MacDonald (Victoria,BC), and his father Richard Deschamps (Sudbury). Rick also leaves behind his faithful companion Duke and many aunts, uncle, cousins and friends. Rick grew up in Sudbury and moved west in his twenties to chase his dreams. Rick had a wonderful sense of humour and there are few who knew him that will not have a smile on their face when they think of Rick or tell their own special â€œRickâ€? story. A big fan, he would gladly share a few lines from an Elvis song, play you a tune on his harmonica or show you his Elvis â€œshrineâ€?. The Vancouver Canucks could not have had a bigger fan and Rick prepared long and hard to be ready for the start of hockey season. Rick will be sadly missed by his comrades and poolplaying companions at the Sooke Legion, Branch #54 with whom he shared his passion for the game and displayed the ďŹ ner points of pool etiquette. Cremation has taken place and at Rickâ€™s request, there will be no formal visitation or funeral service. A celebration of Rickâ€™s life will be held at the Sooke Legion, Branch #54 on September 20, 2014 @ 12:00 pm and at the Onaping Legion, Branch #503 on a date to be announced. As expressions of sympathy, donations in Rickâ€™s name to the Poppy Fund at either Branch #503 or Branch #54 would be appreciated.

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SOOKE MOVING AND STORAGE Indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. Container storage 20x8x8=$125per.mo. . Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577 BBB Accredited

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FOUND: KEYS, corner of West Coast Road & Grant Road. Claim at Sooke News Mirror LOST: BLACK Cat, from Whiffen Spit, but was lost in Billings Spit area. Last seen on Sept 2nd. Petite, has nips in her ears. Reward. 250-6422587

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

WELDING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SUITES, UPPER

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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BLOW Out Sale on Now! New and Used Furnishings for every room. Sidney Buy & Sell, your furniture, mattress and more store. 9818 Fourth St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca

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St. Rose of Lima’s

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES BIG GARAGE Sale, Saturday September 20th, 9-3pm. 7030 Rudd Road. Lots of furniture, clothing, shoes, and other great finds.

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CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

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Garrison to seek NDP nomination

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MP Randall Garrison

Esquimalt, B.C. – Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca Member of Parliament Randall Garrison announced September 12 that he will seek the New Democratic Party nomination in the new riding of EsquimaltSaanich-Sooke for the upcoming federal election. “Every day I see more evidence of how Mr. Harper’s out of touch policies and mismanagement are making life harder for Canadians. Every day I see the values that have made Canada a great nation being eroded. That is why I have decided to seek re-election as the NDP candidate in Esquimalt-SaanichSooke,” Garrison said. “My pledge to voters is to continue delivering practical results for local people no matter what the makeup of the next Parliament,” Garrison promised. “This community needs improved retirement security, more fairness for veterans, and greater recognition of the value of diversity. I also pledge to continue working hard for protection of the environment. This means continuing to fight for pro-

tection of the southern resident killer whales and against any expansion of tanker traffic on our coast,” Garrison said. “It has been a great privilege to serve my constituents over the past four years and I want to continue working for them and for a Canada which is more equal, more affordable, more sustainable and a

force for peace on the international stage,” Garrison said. As the result of the redistribution, Langford and Highlands will join the new riding of Cowichan-MalahatLangford. The rest of Esquimalt Juan de Fuca will be joined with an additional portion of Saanich to make up the new riding of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke.

Garrison was first elected as a Member of Parliament in May of 2011. He previously served as a Councillor in the municipality of Esquimalt and spent two decades teaching criminal justice and political science at Camosun College. He continues to reside in Esquimalt with his partner, Teddy Pardede.

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The Pastor's Pen Holy Cross Day (September 15) Holy cross day can be a strange celebration for many people, but for us Christians it is a way of recognizing the power of God. We are not exalting or glorifying the suffering, humiliation, or that we are against life, we do celebrate this because we have faith in Jesus the crucified. Believers see in the cross, the love and the tenderness of God that gave us “His only Son”for our sins, and who shared his life with our life until death. It can be hard to understand this celebration when we lives in a society that only exalts pleasure, the good life, and selfishness. It is for this reason that the cross of Jesus can only be understood, by those who are crucified (homeless, the discriminated, and all those forgotten by the society). Why do we have this celebration? It is because Jesus died on it and we are exalting it, is that why? Paul says, “For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God”(1Cor 1: 18). The cross is a mystery that reveals to us God’s immense love for humanity, and to those who have seen the cross with the eyes of faith, nobody will separated them from God. Jesus died on the cross for the love of humanity and he wants us to live and fully enjoy our lives in his name. Dimas Canjura Holy Trinity Church

HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church 1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 11am EVENING PRAYER: Saturday 5pm The Rev. Dimas Canjura www.holytrinitysookebc.org

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

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

ST. ROSE OF LIMA Roman Catholic Parish 2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945 Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 am Thursday Mass 10:30 am Children’s Religious Ed: Sat. 3:45pm Office Hours: Tue 12-3 Wed 10-12 Thurs 1-3 Rev. Fr. Michael Favero

JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403 SATURDAY SERVICE

9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church Service Pastor: Mike Stevenson

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TOUR DE ROCK: Sept 20 – Oct 3 copsforcancerbc.ca Country Rock – Thursday, September 18th Hoedown to the sound of Electric Timber Company as they play at Victoria’s hottest new country bar, Duke Saloon. 7pm to 10pm, 510 Discovery Street. Admission is by donation. All proceeds from the door support Katie DeRosa’s Tour de Rock fundraising campaign. KOOL FM Fitness Class - Parkour Fit – Saturday, September 27th At Westshore Recreation Centre at 3pm. Learn freedom through movement while you practice beginner groundwork basics including jumping, running, balancing, agility, lifting & landing and try out a different obstacle course each week. By donation to Media Rider Chandler Grieve. Details visit: http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/events/tour-de-rock To find out more, contact: South Vancouver Island Community Giving Co-ordinator, Denise Smith. Phone: 250.380.2358 | Email: dsmith@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on Twitter: @Tourderock and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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Hiking above the clouds: Four women take on Mt. Kilimanjaro Pirjo Raits

its cold. It goes back to expectations, you couldn’t get warm,” said Szadkowski. Every day was tough. “You have to have mental preparedness,” said Evans. “Even on day four and five you

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iking to the top of the world is not something many people undertake, but four women from Sooke did just that. In August former mayor Janet Evans, Laurie Szadkowski, Terrie Moore and Jacklyn Orza took on the challenge of scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro. So why did these women decide to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro? Janet Evans said they had talked about it for years. She did the Chilkoot Pass in 2000 and Machu Picchu in 2005 with some of the Chilkoot Chicks, a group of eight women who hike together, “In 1994 I went to Africa on a safari and I kept telling these guys how fabulous Africa is. And I said if we go to Africa we have to hike, they laughed, but we got more and more serious,” said Evans. Their goal was to hike 65 kilometers over seven days to the summit. To train for the hike they hiked the Sooke Hills every Sunday for four to five hours and they kept going higher and higher. They had been working with a trainer for years and while they were fit, they were not prepared for what Mt. Kilimanjaro would throw at them. Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa reaching 19,340

watch one foot in front of the other. You’re zoned out and you go on automatic.” “It’s kind of freeing,” said Szadkowski. “You don’t have to do anything else.” The group split up as

each made the decision individually whether they would summit. They all enjoyed the hiking part but only Szadkowski and Orzo reached the summit. Cont’d on page 23

Laurie Szadkowski photos

Janet Evans, Jacklyn Orza, Terrie Moore and Laurie Szadkowski took on the challenge of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. (5,895m) into the sky, a far cry from the heights some of the women scaled previously on Machu Picchu at 7,970 feet (2,430m) and the Chilkoot Pass at 3,057 feet (1,067m). Terrie Moore, formerly of Sooke, wrote about the first part of their experience. “We have arrived at the Marangu Hotel just outside Moshi on the northern border of Tanzania, not far from Kenya. The hotel echoes a colonial past; meals are served family style in the dining room, linens and silver settings on the tables. Despite it being winter in Tanzania, the grounds are lush with greenery and brightly coloured flowers. We are grateful for the spacious and comfortable rooms as we know this will not be the case for

the next seven days.” What they encountered was nothing they expected. They chose the Rongai route which is longer and less populated than some of the routes. They wanted to acclimatize themselves slowly before the reach for the summit. Altitude sickness was a reality and as they hiked very slowly towards the peak, each woman experienced it in various degrees. The crew taking them to the summit consisted of 17 people including three guides and 12 porters. The porters carried most of what they required, the women carried lighter daypacks. Meals were prepared for them with plenty of carbohydrates, heaps of vegetables and fruit. The hike starts out easy enough but it is

steadily uphill. They walk at the impossible polé pace, which is at best a snail’s crawl. The sun, heat and surprisingly the cold take its toll on the hikers. Everyone had bad days. Evans suffered from a racing heart, Jacklyn Orza got altitude sickness, others were disoriented and exhausted and all of them were cold. “I was puking, blacking out and my guide had to unscrew my water and held it to my mouth, I wasn’t doing well,” said Orzo of the altitude sickness she suffered on the way to the summit. For all of the training they did, they could not replicate the altitude, said Laurie Szadkowski. “For me the unexpected was the cold on the second night. You’re in Africa, but

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Terrie Moore in her account said, “I cannot imagine facing several more hours of this bone-chilling cold and decide that I’ve had enough.” Orzo said she didn’t even wait for the sunrise, she just had to get to lower elevations. “I couldn’t take it anymore,” she said. “But on the way up you could see a stream of headlights, almost like a river.” The river of light were other hikers who were heading for the summit. Szadkowski said she was so exhausted but she did take some pictures and read the note from her granddaughter that she had carried with her. “At some point it was only mental, the only reason I was here was because I followed the guides, I couldn’t even hit my mouth with water,” she said. “You’re way above the clouds, it’s equal day and night.” “It’s an accomplishment,” said Evans, “whether you experienced the mountain on the top or the bottom.” The women, most certainly, love to travel and as Szadkowski said, they “love to come home.” Orza said she works to travel and will be going back to Africa and next on the list is Peru and Brazil. As the youngest of the group, she said she, “had a blast with them, they are all unique personally.” At the end of the trip up Mt. Kilimanjaro Janet Evans happily left behind her hiking boots, poles and whatever else she could.

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Hiking on one of the world’s tallest peaks

The group, above, takes a much needed break. Right, the spartan camp along the route. Below, the barren landscape. They were tired of the dirt, the tents and the same clothes day after day. None of them are eager to camp out in tents anymore. They did, however, go on a safari in Kenya after. Each woman pushed themselves further than they thought they could and conquered Mt. Kilamanjaro in their own way but the shared experience is best explained by Terrie Moore. “So, what did we learn from all of this? We learned to be grateful for the many luxuries that our Canadian life provides. We learned that we are tougher and more resilient that we thought. Some of us discovered that we do not need to camp in tents anymore. We learned to acknowledge the many accomplishments along any journey. And most of all, we learned that to get anywhere, to accomplish anything sometimes you need to go polé, polé.”

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Arts & Entertainment Maritime music mixed with the blues The Sooke Folk Music Society would like to welcome everyone back to another new season of great music. We hope everyone had a great summer and we are looking forward to bringing you some exiting new features as well as some of our old favourites. Our first Coffee House is this Saturday evening. We start, as always, with our fabulous and always unpredictable open stage featuring an eclectic mix of talent, both local and from afar and after the break we present our feature act. David Godkin first drew the attention of Vancouver Island music fans nearly nine years ago under the name David Kosub. A discovery about his true heritage (ScotsIrish) prompted David to change his name. A subsequent trip to Ireland to dig deeper into his ancestral roots found him playing in an old fashioned ceilidh band and re-committing to his own brand

Godkin & Co perform Saturday night. of maritime ballad, folk and blues. Godkin has achieved notice for his versatile and memorable songs about growing up in Atlantic Canada, lost love and occasional triumphs of ordinary people. This year he’s added two more maritime ballads to his repertoire, a contemporary protest tune as well as a swing number - just in

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case you wanna dance. Oh and his new Van Dyke beard doesn’t look too bad either. Together, Godkin & Co bring a blend of folk and Maritime ballads to the stage, with a just a few nice blues licks thrown in for good measure. The band includes mandolin player Rick Van Krugel whose raw, intuitive style has become a mainstay of

the Vancouver Island music scene. But nearly as captivating are the wonderful stories Rick has to tell. Originally from California Rick has met and played with everyone from the granddaddy of bluegrass, Bill Munro, to Dan Hicks of Hot Licks fame to Vancouver Island’s own Valdy. Bassist Mike Regimbal anchors the bottom of the band’s eclectic sound and adds some lovely vocals and fiddle music to remind us this is folk music after all. In fact, Fiddles, slide guitar, bouzoukis and banjos Mike plays them all. Mike Sadava is a guitarist with a deft, imaginative touch on the fret board and unbounded enthusiasm for music of all kinds. Mike has played for decades in Canada’s great white north. Coming up this Saturday evening, Sept. 20 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30 and our feature at 9.

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eptember is generally a time of garden abun-

dance. The Sooke Region Volunteer Centre (SRVC) is looking for donations of fruit and vegetables to use for the Grand Cook-Off Day, September 27, 2014. The event will bring together non-profit groups to cook, bake and can up a storm. The resulting products, pies, bread, jams, etc. will be sold and the proceeds shared between the participating organizations. As an added benefit, SRVC has lined up 15 ‘free’ volunteers through UVic and Volunteer Victoria’s Project Serve Day. Plus the folks on the Sooke Region Community Health Initiative (CHI) committee have voted to be part of the general pool of volunteers. More than just a busy day of preserving, the weekend is gearing up to be a full festival weekend. Sooke Family Resource Society (SRFS) organizing the 10th Anniversary Cel-

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Donations needed for project that is cooking up a storm on September 27. ebration of the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre, locally referred to as the CASA Building, on the same day. The next day, Sunday, September 28, Sooke Region Food CHI is also planning an Apple Fest at the Sunriver Community Gardens. Participating orga-

nizations include: Rotary Club of Sooke, East Sooke Neighbourhoods Association and Friends of Coppermine Park Society, Sooke Yoga Society, with two others still considering. “We will use as many commercial kitchens as are needed, based on produce available

and organizations participating,” said Barry, “St. Vincent de Paul is donating canning jars. Three bags of flour have already been donated, one by T’Souke Arts Group and two bags of locally grown product from Parry Bay Sheep and Stillmeadow Farms in Metchosin.” If you have an abundance of fruits or vegetables and wish to donate them, to place advance orders, or for more information, please contact the Volunteer Centre office, 6672 Wadams Way, Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, or leave a message at 250-6426364 Ext. 235 or info@ s o o k e re g i o n v o l u n teers@gmail.com. While the volunteer centre folks have some freezer space, they cannot pick the fruit for you. If you are looking to have your fruit trees gleaned, please check with Sooke Food CHI info@sookefoodchi.ca Put Saturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28 on your calendar for a full weekend of fun and festivities.

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Join our family and take courses at one of our locations WestShore Centre – Langford 101-814 Goldstream Avenue Our Langford campus on Goldstream Avenue will be the new location for two of our Adult Graduation programs: the First Nations Graduation program and the Fast Forward to Graduation program. Students complete their Adult Dogwood Graduation Certificate. Storefront Learning Centre is located at the Langford Campus and Colwood, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Night School Courses will continue to be offered at the Langford/Goldstream campus, Monday through Friday depending on course and instructor.

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WestShore Metchosin Technical Centre – Metchosin 4495 Happy Valley Road The Metchosin campus will feature cohort programs for grades 9 and 10 that will engage youth in project-based learning and career development specific to hands-on trades such as carpentry. Student entry to the cohort program will primarily be the beginning of 1st and 2nd semester (September & February).

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Futures Programs, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The Futures Program gives the students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. The teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth.

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Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

Metchosin Technical Centre offers cohort-based programs for Grades 9 & 10. Metchosin Technical Centre offers a career focus utilizing hands-on projects-based experiential learning strategies and opportunities.

Classes start each month. WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate. Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning. Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

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Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for the Medical Transcription Program. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent Fee: $450 + textbook $100 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Instructor: Angela Kemna Dates: Tuesday & Friday 6:00 - 8:30 pm Sept 16 - Dec 16 Feb 17 - May 12 May 19 - Aug 7

Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours. • Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler) • Medical Keyboarding Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. Program Prerequisites: • English 12 or equivalent • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) Adult students who do not have sufficient typing or computer skills are expected to achieve these skills prior to the Medical Billing and Keybording portion of the program. Dates: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Dec 1 - Feb 15 May 11 - July 22 Program Fees: $800 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50 Materials: $100 Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic

Start a new career. This online program will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription. The Program consists of three core courses for a total of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours. • Introduction to Medical Transcription • Digital Medical Transcription • Medical Transcription Practicum Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic Dates: Online program, Register any time, expected course completion time 6 months Program Fees: $1870 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50 Materials Fee: $380 (Books, CD’s, USB headphones & WAV pedal) Program Prerequisites: Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites for acceptance into the program • English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years) • Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation) • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) • Students required to take a free online orientation class once accepted

For information call 250-391-9002 How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Medical Transcription Program Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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If you are a student in the Sooke School District enroll in a Camosun course while you’re still in grade 12 and get a head start on your post secondary education. In collaboration with the Sooke School District, Camosun has waived prerequisites on selected first year courses. Tuition is free for Sooke School District students! Contact your school counsellor for registration information.

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Family Studies 12 Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11 & 12 Geography 12 Graduation Transitions History 12 Law 12 *PACE Musical Theatre 10-12 Physical Education 10 & 12 Physics 11 & 12 Planning 10 & 12

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Bookkeeping Foundations/Sage 50 Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects. Instructor: Dermott Crofton Fee: $675 Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting Sept 13 - Dec 20, Feb 7 - May 17 Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Watercolor Course This course will provide instruction in watercolor techniques and will provide instruction in landscape and still life with watercolors. Maximum of 10 students Dates: Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Oct 19 - Nov 9 Cost: $100 Materials Fee: $25 Please bring your creativity and bring watercolor brushes if you would like to use your own. Location:

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Community Garden WestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project. Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.

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FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers, is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. It includes such topics as: foodservice illness and injury, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food and cleaning. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health and take 5 to 6 weeks to be mailed. Instructor: Gerald Loiselle Cost: Location:

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Day & Evening Classroom Academic Schedule Mathematics Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (Tutorial)

Mon/Wed

9:00 – 11:30 am

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10

Tue/Thur

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Mon/Wed

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Tue/Thur

8:45 – 11:30 am

Mon/Wed

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Mon/Wed

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Earth Science 10 (Tut)

Wed/Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am

Biology 12

Tue/Thur

8:45 – 11:30 am

Physics 11

Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Chemistry 11

Tue/Thur

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Sustainable Resources 12

Wed

8:45 – 11:30 am

Communications 12

Mon/Wed

8:45 – 11:30 am 6:00 – 8:30 pm

English 10 (Tutorial)

Tue

8:45 – 11:30 am

English 11

Mo/Tu/Th

12:00 – 2:30 pm

English 12

Mon/Wed

8:45 – 11:30 am

Mon/Wed

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Mon/Fri

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Pre-Calculus 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Pre-Calculus 12

Tuesday, September 9th 7:00pm Langford Campus #101 - 814 Goldstream Avenue

For more information please email: Principal Paul Block pblock@sd62.bc.ca

Sciences

English

8:45 – 11:30 am

First Nations Art 11/12

Wed/Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am

Wed

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Art 11/12

Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am

Carpentry 11/12

Wed

8:45 – 2:30 pm

Drama, Film & Television 12

Wed

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Entrepreneurship 12

Wed

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Marketing 11

Wed

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Information Technology 10

Tue/Thur

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Data Management 12

Fri

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Musical Theatre 10/11/12

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Medical Office Assistant

Medical Transcription (Online)

*Some courses require attendance once a week.

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Medical Terminology

Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Science 10 Science & Technology 11 Social Justice 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 *Studio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12 Work Experience 12A & 12B

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Foodsafe Basic

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ROADMASTERS Air Brakes Certification Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brakeequipped vehicle. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class. Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pm Sept 13 & 14 Oct 18 & 19 Nov 15 & 16 Dec 13 & 14

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to all our sponsors, community members and organizations who have volunteered to help make WestShore Centre for Learning and Training programs successful.

Forklift Safety Training This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pm Sept 6 Oct 4 Nov 1 Dec 6

Traffic Control Person This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $240 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm Sept 13 & 14 Oct 18 & 19 Nov 15 & 16 Dec 13 & 14

OUR SPONSORS • Rona - Langford • Eagle Paw Organics • Moyer Creative Group • WestShore Chamber of Commerce

• Canadian SuperStore • Island Chefs Coalition • Cobs Bread - Langford • Rotary Club of Colwood

• YM/YWCA • Municipality of Colwood • Millstream Market

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A case of dumb and dumber A drive up Bear Creek yielded more than a scenic view.

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Retro beauties

Two Ford Fairlanes, above, were shown at Evergreen Centre on Sunday, Sept. 14. The cars are from 1955 (pink) and 1956 (turqouise). Detail of steering wheel and gear shift.

Preventing gang activity in BC ▾ MYTH: Gangs are only a “lower-class”, ethnic, or male problem: Reality: Gang members in B.C. come from every socio-economic background and all ethnicities. While racial, ethnic, and gender composition can vary by locality or type of gang, gangs are often as diverse as our communities and many do not restrict who joins as long as they can make money for the gang.

“We weren’t looking for a smashed up Thunderbird when we went for a leisurely drive to Bear Creek today, but lucky for you we found it!! At first we were worried about how we could return it to its rightful owner, but then we found some insurance papers with your name on them. I’m not good at tracking people down, so I passed the info on to the Sooke RCMP (I hear they’re good at that sort of thing). It’ll probably be super easy for them to find you too since your Facebook profile has multiple pictures of you with the car. Thanks for the added comment about “bringing it up to the woods to give it a redneck funeral”... That makes it easier to identify you as the rightful owner. So... You should be contacted shortly on how to get your car back. No need to thank me. Just being a good citizen. ”

DISTRICT OF SOOKE NOTICE OF NOMINATION GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sooke that nominations for the offices of Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be received at the offices of the District of Sooke, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the thirtieth (30th) day of September 2014 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the tenth (10th) day of October 2014 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Bonnie Sprinkling, at 250-642-1620 (or email 2014Election@sooke.ca) or the Chief Election Officer at (250)-472-0059. Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, mail or other delivery service to District of Sooke Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, by fax to 250-642-0541, or by email to 2014Election@sooke.ca. Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. If the original nomination documents that were faxed or emailed are not received by the deadline, the person nominated is deemed to have withdrawn from being a candidate in the election. A Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be elected for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014 and terminating after the 2018 general local election in accordance with the Local Government Act. A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day November 15, 2014, a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows:

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• Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the District of Sooke. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. • At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. Nomination documents and financial disclosure forms are available from August 22, 2014 to October 10, 2014. Forms can be obtained at the municipal hall located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, by contacting the Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-642-1620 or email 2014Election@sooke.ca or by contacting the Chief Election Officer at 250-472-0059. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this 10th day of September, 2014. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer

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British youth organizer in the area

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Tim Greenhalgh, from the Campaigner England and Wales Youth Organization, will be in Sooke, Langford and Brentwood Bay from September 13 - September 21. He will be introducing the Delta-On-Line Route through the Duke of Edinburg Award which challenges youth ages 13+ - 24 to complete a program of activities that include service, skill, physical recreation and adventure. Youth interested in taking the Delta-OnLine Route through the Duke of Edinburg Award may contact Tim Greenhalgh at karibu@ talk21.com, or enroll through www.jointhecampaigners.org.uk/ delta/”

Take a hike to see the vultures Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Drop-in Event for all ages. Have you ever seen turkey vultures ‘kettling’? Join CRD Regional Parks and the Victoria Natural History Society for this annual migration event complete with live raptor demonstrations and activities at Aylard Farm. Experts with spotting scopes will be at the viewpoint above Beechey Head. The hike up to the viewpoint requires sturdy footwear and a 20–minute trek up a steep and rocky trail. Bring binoculars, water and lunch. Drop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road.

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