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Roundabout will become a reality Pirjo Raits

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It’s taken the whole length of the last two terms on council to get final approvals for a roundabout in Sooke.

The roundabout, which will cost an estimated $700,000 will be located across from the entrance to Evergreen Plaza on what was known as Brownsey Boulevard. Lately it was informally called Waterview Street and is beside the site for the new Royal Bank building.

Brownsey Boulevard’s name came from a pioneering family in Sooke who operated a store at the intersection. The name was recommended by the Sooke Region Historical Society but hadn’t been used, although it is the official name.

Construction of the roundabout will be cost-shared between the Government of B.C. and the District of Sooke. Plans are currently underway, with final project details expected in the spring of 2015.

The council of 20082011 started the pro-

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District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne. cess and the current council worked on acquiring the property needed for the roundabout.

The cost, said Mayor Wendal Milne would be broken down with $300,000 coming from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure along with another $130,000 to allow for sidewalk improvements. The District of Sooke will be responsible for the remainder, approximately $270,000. The District of Sooke bore the cost of purchasing the property required to build the roundabout.

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will be undertaking an exciting joint infrastructure project to improve all methods of travel through the Town Centre on Highway 14. The roundabout supports our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through reduced vehicle idling and also provides safer pedestrian travel and encourages the use of alternative transportation such as cycling and walking. This project will make a tremendous difference to the health and sustainability of the community,” said Milne.

Milne also credited Councillor Rick Kasper with being instrumental in the finalizing of the partnership.

“The ministry understands the importance of the Highway 14 corridor to commuters, residents and tourists. Our partnership with the District of Sooke has allowed us to improve the safety of this key intersection for all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians moving in, through and around the community,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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This past summer over 50 riders completed the Cycle of Life Tour’s second annual two-day 200 km Victoria to salt spring island round trip ride in support of hospice on Vancouver island. To participate each rider agreed to raise a minimum of $500 in pledges.

Correction It should be noted that Jonathan Heerema may have left Adreneline but is still heading up the Sooke Regional Tourism Association.

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Mayoral candidates answer tough questions

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A CHRISTMAS CRAFT market takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shirley Community Hall on West Coast Road.

ELECTION DAY, NOV. 15TH

THIS IS YOUR opportunity to have a say in who sits on your local council, school board or land use committee. Make sure you cast your ballots at Edward Milne community school from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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CAST YOUR BALLOT prior to November 15 on November 12 at the Sooke Community Hall, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT, NO VOTE NO WHINING LATER.

Thumbs Up TO EVERYONE WHO makes themselves visible on dark nights by wearing reflectors or light-coloured clothing.

Herb Haldane and Maja Tait sat before over 350 people to answer questions and introduce themselves to the assembled at the Chamber of Commerce All Candidates meeting at the Prestige hotel on November 4.

There was a draw to see who spoke first, and Tait’s name was drawn as the first speaker.

Tait said the role of mayor was to bring the community together.

She said the past six years have been an incredible experience.

Her qualities included remaining professional, getting along with all members on council and having the ability to disagree without being disagreeable.

“Will I be a full-time mayor?” she stated.

She said, no, she didn’t believe in sitting behind a desk all week, that was what a CAO was for. She said she would engage the professional staff to get the answers to the tough questions.

Haldane told a story about going to John Muir elementary school and talking to the kids about why he was running for mayor.

“The kids had the same questions you did tonight, about sidewalks, busing, etc.” said Haldane. He told the kids part of the reason he was there was because he wanted to fix things in this town.

When asked about recreation services and support services for youth and seniors, the Sooke Potholes campground and a seniors’ centre, Haldane was the first to respond.

He said Sooke was in desperate need but how could Sooke afford and how much more could they tax people.

He said there are trails,

lakes and the outdoors and he hopes something could be worked out with access at Harbourview. He thought a transportation method from the gate at the bottom could be used to get people to the lakes.

As far as a seniors’ centre went, he said, “we would have to try and do the best we can with the money available.

Every time someone says they can do it for $2 million it will cost you $6 million.”

Tait said work had been started by various community groups in regard to refurbishing the community hall. She said the debt to SEAPARC would soon be paid off and a partnership with other agencies might make expansion possible. The campground at the Potholes did not receive a tax break because of a split vote in council but there was a process happening to get it open again. Tait was amenable to access off Harbourview to nonmotorized vehicles.

If the citizens of Sooke are opposed to increased tanker traffic, what would the next action be?

Tait said this has been troubling the island coastal communities for years as all tanker traffic is damaging. She said the question made it onto the ballot and that was important. As to action she said calling peers on the island and working together would be important.

Haldane stated the question was put on the ballot for a reason.

He said global warming was not just here it was everywhere. He said he was against tanker traffic and the exploitation of the oil industry.

When asked about their specific approach to leadership, the citi-

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Maja Tait and Herb Haldane on November 4. zens and staff the following comments were made.

Haldane said it was tougher on Wendal because he had no previous experience on council. He said mayors take on a role and don’t govern on their own. He said he wanted councillors to feel important and they should delegate like in Langford and give councillors decent authority so they feel they are making progress. He thought councillors should have portfolios for such things as finance, land use, etc. to give power to each councillor, so they feel they are giving to the community.

Tait said councillors and staff should be engaged. She said staff is under-utilized and communication could be improved between the two groups. Coun-

cillors could be paired with staff so that everyone was engaged and valued. The mayor would take the front line when there is danger. That’s how I would lead, she said.

Both candidates said they have become aware of the dangerous situation at Poirier; Haldane said a mistake was made on road dedication and Tait stated it would need to be looked at.

When the issue of parking outside the hotel was brought up, both candidates admitted it was a mess. Haldane said property for parking could come available if council helped a landowner to get his property out of the ALR. He said a deal should be made with the “local farm guy.”

Tait said the parking issue was a number one problem and

it also made it dangerous (along West Coast Road) for cyclists and pedestrians. She said open dialogue about the situation should happen with the stakeholders and a solution should happen before fishing season started again. Shuttling or carpooling to events would also relieve some of the parking congestion.

The Integrated Health Network and the lack of physicians and health services was brought it and the candidates were asked if council would support that work.

Tait said funding was at risk for the network and support would continue. She said health services was an industry and it was important to attract more people here.

Haldane said portfolios for councillors could address the issue. Incentives to attract new doctors would help.

They were asked, what they would do to improve the business climate, attract new business and work with the chamber and tourism?

Haldane said Sooke is stuck because of the trucking route and he said most manufacturers won’t come out to

Sooke. He mentioned a technical park. He would continue to support SRTA and the SRCC. Tait said both entities (SRTA and SRCC) want to be more sustainable and the question was now to make the more independent. She said the proposed hotel tax was to be used to promote tourism. Perhaps repurposing the business license fee would aid businesses. Growing the town centre would bring business.

Losing farms and farmers was brought up as was the agriculture plan which is sitting in a shelf. The question was when was council going to implement the very good recommendations in the plan?

Tait said she was impressed by how sustainable and independent Sooke was and said there was a challenge here and it is time for the new council to look at the plans.

Haldane said it was about financial challenges for small farms and a subsidy situation could occur.

Both candidates were civil and respectful to each other and shook hands before the questions came forward.

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The convention centre at the Prestige hotel was full to capacity with approximately 350 people who came to listen to the candidates running for council in Sooke.

The evening was divided into council candidates and mayoral hopefuls. Each gave a brief opening statement as to who they were and why they were running. (See responses from Sooke News Mirror questions in November 5 issue.)

Moderator David Stocks asked the council candidates questions fielded by the attendees, as well as from questions submitted prior to the all candidates meeting.

The questions were answered by selected candidates, not all answered each question for the sake of time limitations.

Briefly summarized, the questions were: • When asked how they viewed fire and protective services, Brenda Parkinson said there was a need to recruit more volunteer firefighters and all three fire stations needed to be up and running.

They also required the

equipment and educations to serve the community.

Rick Kasper said the firefighting budget has been increased and no one was denied training. He said it costs $18,000 to brings a firefighter up to Level 2. He said an $1,000 incentive for new recruits was instituted by the last council.

• When asked what their views were on roads and traffic in Sooke and the impact on Silverspray, Kel Phair and Kerrie Reay responded.

Phair said he didn’t know what the plans were but ins and outs in Sooke needed to be looked at. He said Sooke needed to have Sunriver residents turn right.

Reay said it all had to be looked at including developing along Goodmere Road, connecting sidewalks, the roundabout and the infrastructure at the end of the four lanes. She said an alternate route was definitely needed.

• The attractiveness of the town centre and decorating (for Christmas) drew comments from Kevin Pearson and Mark Whiteson.

Pearson said he would grade the town centre a C-. He said

development towards the harbour should be encouraged as it is the single most beautiful asset we have. Decorating the town centre should due done in incremental steps.

Whiteson said the OCP dictates the direction and priorities and core stuff should be taken care of before decorations.

• A question put forward to Ebony Logins in regard to how to get the young to vote was answered by Logins who said she would work with the young people to make them an integral part of the community. She said that would be her number one priority.

Bev Berger said youth turnout was really low in all municipalities. She said the Youth Council needs to be empowered and their voice was needed.

• The candidates were asked how the council would move into the digital age, move from a physical site to a web-based site to engage youth more.

Rick Kasper stated the young were way ahead and thought council could do more to involve youth in decision making.

Ebony Logins said council should work

with young people and hire local talent. She said it was not so much of what we can do but what we can empower our youth to do.

• When asked what they would do to improve the business climate in Sooke, both Jeff Bateman and Parkinson responded.

Bateman said he would listen to the Chamber and the mayor’s advisory panels, institute three-hour parking limits and encourage some sort of economic development officer and support existing businesses, as well as build some momentum in the core.

Parkinson said she saw council working with the chamber and community development. She agreed that the core needs to be improved as a gathering place for people. An open forum for homebased businesses would have people working together.

• What were their views on recreation services and support services for youth and seniors?

Justin Hansen said when the money was there SEAPARC should be expanded and a new recreation centre for youth and a seniors’ centre night attract the

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Pearson said a youth/ senior centre has been battled around for three years. There was a need but the money had to be used wisely.

He suggested refurbishing the community hall as Sooke could afford it and it is in the right place.

• When asked if they would do anything to offer incentives to farmers, Whiteson said farming was important and it was worth looking into supporting Sooke growers. Reay said it was great idea to support farming.

• A resident came forward and said they were concerned with the land swap between Sunriver and the District of Sooke, Hansen said the $400,000 should be reserved for life projects and recreational activities in Sooke and the money should not go to general revenue, but kept for playing fields. He said he didn’t want to see houses on greenspace in Sunriver.

Whiteson said the money was allocated to the people of Sunriver and the original agreement should be stuck to.

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Do yourself a favour and go see Afterlife the Musical, support this masterpiece of Sooke drama and the community of players that have given their all to make it happen. It may just assist you on the other side.

Afterlife the Musical continues on stage at Edward Milne community theatre until November 16. Performances take place on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.

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Leighanne Georgeson plays the diabolical Queen of Heaven.

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eath and what follows have been the perennial theme of drama and literature since the birth of tragedy and comedy in Ancient Greece. Mythological themes about the ‘Great Mystery’ presented through liturgy and ritual go even further back into the dawn of shamanic and religious practices.

The anxiety human beings have felt about death has given rise to countless psychodramas about what awaits us in our journey to the afterlife. It is from the depths of this longstanding art and mythic hero’s journey that Afterlife the Musical roots itself, bringing to our ‘here and now’ a delightful tale of the soul’s journey and resting place in the Eternal.

The story begins with the unfortunate accident of a young couple in love, separated at death which propels them onto their own adventures in redemption in a vague middle ground between the soul’s Heaven and Hell.

Like Dante’s Purgatorio, the hero of Afterlife, Amanda, played by the lovely Kiarra Balzer, must journey through a series of levels before reaching her Paradisio.

Each level on the way to the Eternal Realms is guarded by Amanda’s own fear and loathing in the form of demented clowns, destructive dolls, a heady school master and mistress, sadistic merciless hospital staff, and other

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Otter Point Fire Protection Emergency Response Local Service Commission November 18th at 7:30 pm at the Otter Point Fire Hall 3727 Otter Point Road, Otter Point At an AGM, three commission positions areopen for election/reelection. These are for two year terms commencing January 2015.

Only owners or occupiers of real property within the Otter Point Fire Local Service area that are present at the meeting are eligible to stand for a position on the commission and to vote at the AGM. Nominations to these positions will only be accepted at the time of the AGM.

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unsavoury characters.

Each world is twisted into the shadow of itself through the enveloping tyranny of the self-styled ‘Queen of Heaven’, played diabolically well by Leighanne Georgeson.

Amanda is not alone in her journey however.

Upon her arrival to the afterlife, she is guided by five archetypal helpers and Host, played by writer-director Thom Southwood, an Afterlife wizard of sorts. It is these helpers who recognize her purity of soul and warn her of her ‘chosen-one’ status and impending peril in facing the soul-thieving Queen.

These otherworldly assistants are ‘soulsmugglers’: Sage, the wise shamanic hippy (played by John Binder), Charm, the sumptuous seductress (Melissa Curtis Perry), Mirth, the foot-in-hismouth fool (Sammy Radelfinger), stately Atlas (Paul Holmes), and Warrior (Joel Southwood), the fierce protector and supreme swordsman. Amanda’s beloved, David (Samuel Southwood), has been captured by the queen’s minions in a different part of Afterlife. The queen recognizes the ferocity of his character and heroic strength of will, which

she will attempt to capture for her own evil purposes.

Without giving away anymore of the story, the liturgy of Afterlife enacts a catharsis of the Heroine’s deepest seated fears, shedding the shadows that crept into her heart in life, and now, fully confronting and transforming them in death. The musical is a tour-deforce of light-hearted comedy, catchy and uplifting music, thrilling action, and surreal psychodrama, with edgeof-your-seat action sequences and philosophical questions that linger long after the performance is over.

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A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada’s big cities are in communities with no bank or credit union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many residents have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada’s 3,300 rural post offices: “Why Post Offices should offer banking services” is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj.

Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would benefit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices.

We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let’s not lose it.

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An exceptional volunteer force, the Sooke Lions Club was formed in 1965. The Sooke Mirror of May 9, 1990 carried the accompanying photo, taken at their 25th Anniversary celebration at the Sooke Community Hall. If my memory is correct, it was Milt Gibson who spearheaded the formation of the Lions in Sooke.

It’s hard to believe that another 25 years have passed since these 12 former Lions presidents posed in a rare photo. Mainly, they seem to be men who avoid the cameras and consider their good deeds are even better if they are unheralded.

Left, Ian MacDonald, Evan Haldane, Roy Girling, Milt Gibson, John Wilson, Melvin Elrose, Cliiff Beange, Ken Shepherd, Pat Forrest, Mike Thomas, Leo Moreau and Tuck Vowles.

While the intervening 25 years has taken several stalwart Lions from us, some are still active in the commu-

nity today. Of the first four fellows on the left, Ian, Roy and Milt are gone, but when I go out hiking on the Goose some mornings I meet Evan Haldane keeping in shape on his walk as well. Next in the line is John Wilson. John has had so much community involvement, both as president of the Sooke Community Association and the Lions he’s really wellknown, but he’s a bit restricted now, with Ayre Manor as his home base.

Mel Elrose and Cliff Beange are each keeping the home fires burning in Otter Point, but Ken Shepherd, stalwart of both the Sooke Region Historical Society and the Lions, has gone to his rest. Pat Forrest, next, used to spend summers fishing in the Pacific and now grows fish at the Jack Brooks hatchery.

Mike Thomas is easy to recognize in his Town Crier outfit, a responsibility he carried out for the following 25 years as well. Leo Moreau

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In 2015, the Lions will celebrate their 50th Anniversary, and you can be sure that both the hard work and the hi-jinks will still be carrying on.

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A unified council will work best It’s time. Time to vote and select those people who you want to represent you on council.

This will be a four-year term for all of the candidates and it will be a tough slog. Nothing happens quickly. There is a lot of work to do in Sooke and those on council will want to prioritize the projects they feel can be completed. The new roundabout took over six years to finally get all the stamps of approvals and property, and there are no shovels in the dirt yet. There is no one to blame, acquisitions and legalities take time and they should. The past council has been accused of moving forward to quickly on some projects and too slow on others. What is needed, always, is thoughtful consideration of what is best for all of the residents of Sooke.

This council will be made up of some fresh faces and new ideas and that is a good thing. It will bring a different vibe to the council chambers and will help those “old timers” see things in a different light, at least we would hope so. What is needed though is a unified council that takes the time to seriously look at the issues facing Sooke and make the best decisions based on information from the professional staff. Council needs to really work together and if they do, they can accomplish anything. It’s time to let old loyalties fade and consider the whole council as allies not just the ones who agree. Each has a viewpoint and a different take based on their previous experiences and that is a valuable asset at the council table.

Whoever wins will have four years to accomplish the district’s goals. Four years to contemplate what the people of Sooke want. All of the different special interest groups have validity and they need to be consulted for the knowledge they have. No one knows it all, that’s why we have them in the first place. Good luck to all who are willing to give of their time for the good of Sooke.

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Hot gases spew from legislature BC Views The climate debate, which all leftthinking people insist is over, has erupted in the B.C. legislature over our nascent liquefied natural gas industry.

Chilliwack-Hope B.C. Liberal MLA Laurie Throness heated things up by announcing that he’s “agnostic” on the subject of human-caused global warming. The religious terminology is intentional, he said, because this is how climate change is currently discussed – deniers, believers and so on.

Throness mentioned the inflated elephant in the room, 18 years with little or no average global surface temperature rise, even as greenhouse gas emissions keep rising around the world.

Needless to say, Green Party MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weaver was aghast at this heresy.

And NDP MLAs lined up behind former Sierra Club high priest George Heyman to ridicule Throness, inadvertently proving his point about their rather nasty religious zeal.

I’m also skeptical on global warming, as regular readers will know, and so are many voting adults in Canada and elsewhere. And I agree with Throness’ main point that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifice its energy economy while the jury is still out.

Most politicians who presume to decide the fate of this vital and threatened industry have at best vis-

ited a well or plant site, and media information about the industry is often from questionable protesters.

So today I’d like to provide some background on the natural gas industry, as someone who grew up with it and worked in it in northeastern B.C. Natural gas is mostly methane, the main ingredient in farts. It is many times more potent than carbon dioxide as a heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, which is one reason it is often flared rather than vented if it isn’t captured for use as fuel.

Raw natural gas may contain carbon dioxide, a key plant food and component of exhaled breath that has been rebranded as pollution.

Gas from the Horn River Basin, one of B.C.’s largest deep shale formations, contains 10 per cent or more CO2, more than conventional gas.

B.C.’s most lucrative gas field is the Montney shale around Fort St. John, which contains nearly CO2free gas as well as light petroleum liquids.

(This is similar to the Bakken shale in North Dakota, where American roughnecks continue to burn off vast amounts of gas to get at the more valuable light liquids. Oddly, President Barack Obama and former Canadian singer Neil Young don’t notice this.)

Weaver and the NDP are correct in their main objection, which is that the B.C. government’s new limits on CO2 from LNG production are a

sham. As much as 70 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the gas industry occur before the LNG stage, which is the only thing the new rules regulate.

CO2 that comes up with gas is extracted and vented. A government-subsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting LNG-related emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture.

Environment Minister Mary Polak correctly notes that gas producers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emissions” such as flaring. Big LNG proponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG, and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon offsets or pay into a technology fund.

If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history.

The question now is how much that actually matters.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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We asked: What do you feel would be the biggest issue the incoming mayor would face?

It’s a tough gig. You try to develop a system for the future but have to deal with the here and now. Politics is often more about stats than people.

The mayor is an enabler so having an effective council that works together is the most important issue, so we can have good governance.

Focusing on education is the most important thing. Schools need all the support they can get.

A more cohesive downtown core.

Dave Lowres Sooke

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No harm intended This past week I had a letter published in the Sooke News Mirror.

I have since heard that several readers have expressed alarm that I refer to “picking up a gun and mowing down” certain groups of people. I believe that they stopped reading the rest of the letter.

I am upset that my intent was so misinterpreted. I can assure everyone out there that all I was talking about was my intense desire to help our community become a happy place.

If you would like to hear more about my ideas on the development of happy communities, drop by the Malahat Farm table at the Christmas Fair December 14-15 or pop by the farm for a cup of tea with me. I am happy to answer any questions you might have.

Veronica Diment Otter Point

Parking issue remains I posed a question at the recent All Candidates Meeting asking, “How does council propose to resolve the traffic congestion and parking issue in front of the Prestige Hotel on West Coast Road?”

I would like to have the answer clarified further. The response from Councillor Haldane was that a proposal was presented

letters to council by Ted Shaw to solve the parking issue. That proposal was reviewed by council and they decided to decline the proposal.

I cannot help but wonder what would happen in the event of injury or death resulting from an accident, which is inevitable. I wonder how a court of law would deem liability, if a solution was possible through some give and take in a negotiated solution. This would be good for the taxpayers of Sooke by making the West Coast Road safer for all users.

Ken Hales Sooke

Not all dogs are friendly Today, my leashed dog was once again attacked while out for our walk by a “friendly dog.” I cannot count the times my dog has been charged/bit/aggressively confronted by an unleashed dog as its owner calls from far ahead on the path, ‘He’s friendly!’

I can only assume you do not understand dog behaviour and hope you are not knowingly imposing your dog’s rude behaviour upon my dog, and the other canines your dog encounters. Running full speed toward another dog is not friendly behaviour in dog speak. Neither are baring teeth, circling,

raising hackles, growling or biting. Please, do us all a favour as your dog bolts ahead toward another dog and yell the more honest and accurate call of, “I take no responsibility for what my dog is doing!”

Dogs are leashed for a variety of reasons, none of which the owner needs to justify but which can include illness or injury, training, fear, poor recall, walking an unfamiliar dog, or merely the owner’s desire to enjoy the company of their dog on leash.

Most parks that allow dogs state that dogs in the park must “be under direct control” - this means every dog should either be leashed or have immediate recall and will return to owner without hesitation.

Whiffin Spit, Erinan/ Kemp Lake and the Goose have all become dreaded locations for walking leashed dogs forcing many to take their companion to farther and more remote locations.

I am tired of yelling out to the “he’s friendly” the response of “Mine’s not!” in the hopes the owner calls off their dog. Everyone of us and our furry buddies have a right to take our walks in public locations without being confronted aggressively.

Please rethink your dog’s behaviour next time you feel com-

pelled to call the war cry of the irresponsible and naïve dog owner... because your dog may not really be that friendly.

Jacqueline Kennedy Sooke

Protect our water source

I attended the all candidates meeting last night at the community hall and Mr. Haldane was responding to a question concerning traffic into and out of Sooke. He indicated that he could see no reason why an alternate route could not be constructed through the CRD Water Reserve lands. He also stated that the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) allows for the public to access their water containment area citing public and recreational use of Stave Lake.

As the former chairman of the Capital Regional Water Advisory Committee (CRD WAC) I strongly oppose this idea. Currently we have one of the purest water sources in Canada and maybe the world. Why would we jeopardize this precious commodity?

As stated by Mr. Haldane, Stave Lake is used for public recreation however; it is not part of the GVRD

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water source. The GVRD Water sources their water from the Capilano River, the Seymour River and the Coquitlam River Watersheds which are protected from public access. In fact, GVRD denied access to their protected watersheds to police, fire and first responders’ vehicles to their Indian River Watershed and the back route to Squamish.

The protection of our Sooke Watershed is essential for our health and well being.

Brian F. MacNeill Sooke

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One of the re-discovered pleasures of moving back to Sooke after 32 years was to have some two dozen ghosts and goblins of all ages knocking on the door for Halloween again.

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roll down Highway 217 half empty.

Not only were the costumes clever and well thought out, but every one of them — and I do mean every one of the ghosts and goblins said “Thank you.” Speaks well for the future of Sooke’s upcoming generation and the parents raising them.

Andy Neimers Sooke

Appreciate Halloween efforts

On behalf of the residents of East Sooke who attended the Halloween festivities at the fire hall, I would like to say a big thank you to our volunteer fire fighters.

They put on a great evening for the children (and adults) with hot dogs, hot chocolate, a candy line up and prizes for best costumes in age categories.

This was topped off with a fantastic fireworks display and roaring bonfire. It was greatly appreciated by all those in attendance.

Rhonda Underwood East Sooke

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of Canada, and B.C. in particular, are facing a severe financial crunch as revenue declines.

Like it or not, we live in a global economy.

The federal government has just committed Canada to an expensive war in the Middle East resulting in added financial stress on federal coffers and hence Canadian taxpayers.

All of these factors could easily add up to another recession.

As sure as day follows night, senior levels of government will start to download services to the municipal level.

With that backdrop in mind as we prepare to mark our ballots in the upcoming district election, we need to be extra careful how we mark those ballots and we need to minutely examine each candidate for where they stand on restraint and holding the line.

We need to elect people who will hold the line on expenditures and taxes. We need people who will make the hard deci-

sions, who will protect the taxpayers and small business of Sooke from any further increases.

Most of us are stretched to the limit and indeed, many are beyond their limit.

This election is about whether or not we hold the line or go deeply into debt with a resulting increase in taxes.

D. R. Matland Sooke.

Naive thinking I have to apologize to a bunch of people who I have had bad thoughts about for the past few weeks, over two things; the tanker issue and the local municipal election.

On the tanker topic, the vote ‘yes’ folks seem to just be somewhat naive. If we were actually able to stifle the tanker traffic along the B.C. coast, at least a couple of things would happen; thousands of jobs would be lost all over B.C., Alberta and the rest of Canada.

And oil would continue

to be moved, probably by increasing rail transport and therefore every community that trains go through will become potential disaster areas. Increasing rail traffic with long, heavily laden trains dramatically raises air pollution as they chug through communities.

I don’t understand why we aren’t championing policies like having B.C. marine pilots on all tankers in B.C. waters; only doublehulled, safety designed tankers traversing our waters, and have adequate levels of Canadian naval vessels patrolling along our coastal waters.

With regard to the local election, it surprises me that many people think our community only needs and/ or deserves a leader that isn’t available on a full-time basis. Trying to run a business (yes, Sooke is a business) when you are an hour away four days during the week, might work if our town was mature and running smoothly.

But it is not, and after so many years of really accomplishing very little I don’t see improveCont’d on page 15

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ment on the horizon by managing our affairs by cell phone, text messaging and video calls.

But I’m over all that now, I have let it go and am back to thinking nice about everyone in our great community, well almost everyone.

Shaun Welters Sooke

Runaway wages In light of the recent articles in several papers about run-away municipal expenditures I decided to take a look at costs incurred by Sooke.

In comparing the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for 2010 with that of 2013 I noticed an alarming trend. Wages for municipal employees have increased considerably. In 2010 there were only seven employees earning over $75,000 per year. That number has ballooned to 13 employees in 2013; five of them coming from the fire department. Some employees have received up to a $21,000 salary increase from 2010 to 2013. As an example the fire chief’s salary has risen from $88,000 in 2010 to $109,000 in 2013 which averages out to approximately 6.25 per cent wage hike per year.

This is well above the rate of inflation and the wage increases that were received by both the private and public sector over that same period. It should be noted that many in the private as well as the public sector have received no wage increase for that same period. It is no wonder that wages are cited as one of the major con-

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tributors to run away municipal expenditures with the inevitable tax burden being borne by property and business owners.

At the All Candidates meeting held on October 30, I asked both mayoral candidates why these generous salary hikes happened and what would they do if elected to ensure a more reasonable approach to the remuneration received by our municipal employees? I was advised that these wage increases, articularly in regards to the fire department, were the result of comparisons to similar positions from other municipalities. This method for determining the salary of a particular position is an unreasonable approach. I was told that the increases for our fire department were to bring them more in line with the Saanich/Langford/Victoria fire departments.

This is like comparing apples to oranges as they are urban communities with a much larger commercial and

property tax base than Sooke, a small rural community with virtually no industry.

Neither candidate provided an adequate response as to how they would control wages in the future.

It seems reasonable that as tax payers, ultimately the “employers” of municipal employees, we should expect a more balanced approach to municipal salaries. Employees salaries should have a defined minimum to maximum pay rate for

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each position and just as in the private sector once an employee has reached the maximum any future salary increase would be limited to the cost of living.

Wages like any other expenditures should also take into consideration what can actually be borne by the tax base of Sooke.

I may have offered a simplistic solution but all I know is that if this trend on generous salary hikes continues we will, within the next few years, have a few municipal employees making as much as the Premier of the Province.

Donna Hof Sooke

Shirley Community Association

Christmas Craft Fair Sunday, November 16, 2013 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Shirley Community Hall

Artisans, Crafters, Baked Goods, Great Food www.shirleycommunity.org sca@shirleycommunity.org

My goal is to ensure that youth and young families are an integral and valued part of Sooke by promoting intergenerational community development.

This means working together to find opportunities for local success by: ! Promoting smart and safe transportation for people of all ages, abilities, and income levels. ! Creating a beautiful, accessible, and lively town core. ! Reinforcing existing assets such as culture, recreation, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Sutton West Coast Realty is proud to announce the addition of Lorenda Simms to the growing staff of quality full-time professionals.

Lorenda has been a REALTOR® for over nine years, with a background in Marketing, Property Management and Community Counselling.

Providing expertise to listing to your needs and lead you through the Real Estate Process.

Lorenda invites all her past clients and friends to contact her at her new home.

250.479.3333 www.LorendaSimms.com

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Everything Local Celebration!

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Cycle of life

Fall comfort food with *Dynamic Duos for only $27

The salmon have returned to spawn in the rivers and creeks around Sooke. At Charters River, a viewing area has been built for those wishing to see the salmon as they make their way up river.

The Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre is open five days a week for those who may wish to learn more about this valuable resource. It is located at 2895 Sooke River Road, before the Sooke Potholes.

Perfection Pasta

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Coastal Chicken

Thursday

Sinful Seafood

Friday

Chefs Pot Roast

Sunday

Workshop to focus on food security Food Connections Workshop

Food Connections is an annual conference intended to support food security efforts on Vancouver Island. This year’s theme is “Food Security in Rural and Remote Communities” and is going online to support participation from those living in remote communities on the island and across the province.

Coordinated in partnership with PlanH and the Island Health Food Security Hub Network, several host sites will be located in communities across Vancouver Island and BC, including Sooke.

“How would you feel if there was no local food for your family?” asks Anita Wasiuta, president of Sooke Food CHI. “At this event we are inviting residents to join the discussions and help develop actions for our community to ensure food security.”

This workshop is on Wednesday, November 19, from 9:30 to 4 p.m. at Sooke Child Youth and Family Centre at 6672 Wadams Way. The workshop is hosted by Sooke Food CHI and features three webinar sessions, each session will be followed by an offline discussion.

To participate in this event and learn more about the sessions, please visit: www.sookefoodchi to register or email info@ sookefoodchi.ca.

This is a free event bring a dish to contribute to a potluck lunch!.

Coffee and tea is pro-

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vided. Space is limited, so register today!

For more information on Virtual Food Connections, contact Analisa Blake at analisa. blake@viha.ca Agenda 9:30 a.m.: Arrive and Introductions 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Webinar 1 - Local Govern-

ment Programs and Policies for Food Security in Rural and Remote Communities 11:30a.m. - 12 p.m.: Discussion 12 - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch Break 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Webinar 2 - Tricks and Tools for Collaboration and Collective action in Rural and Remote Com-

munities 1:30 - 2 p.m.: Discussion 2 - 3:30 p.m.: Webinar 3 - Grass Roots success stories for improving food security in rural and remote communities.

3:30 - 4 p.m.: Discussion.

2014 Sooke Region Santa Claus Parade

Call for Entries Hosted by the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the District of Sooke and EPCOR Water Services

We would like to encourage participation in the parade with a float, vehicle, walking group or as a volunteer.

For more info or to enter, call or email us at

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info@sookeregionchamber.com

Call 250 642 3421 and please quote ‘SHHCOMFORT’ code when making your reservation Now open Sundays for Brunch!

1528 Whiffen Spit Road

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Capital Regional District

Mo Bros grow it for Movember

Applications/Nominations for Membership Water Advisory Committee

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The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications/ nominations from residents interested in sitting on the Water Advisory Committee to provide advice on water supply, water quality, the stewardship of the lands held by the CRD for water supply purposes and water conservation measures. There are vacancies for members representing groups concerned with the protection of fish habitats; the scientific community; resident/ratepayer’s associations, and other agencies and organizations.

Sooke firefighters are taking the Movember moustache challenge.

BACK (L to R): Chris Daoust, Mark Zinkowski, Rod Davis, Ben Temple.

MIDDLE (L to R): Matt Barney, Chris McCrea, Kyle Sutherland, Nick Robinson.

Meetings are held at 9 am on the first Wednesday of each month at CRD Integrated Water Services office, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term commencing January 2015.

FRONT (L to R): Wes Raposo, Ben Patterson, Dan Donaldson.

Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, which interest group you represent, your area of expertise, and why you would like to serve on the committee.

Deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2014. For a copy of the Terms of Reference contact CRD Integrated Water Services.

Mail, fax or email your application to:

Daniel Chauvin

Sooke News Mirror

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t’s that time of year where men from around the world cultivate a fuzzy upper lip in the name of men’s health. Movember is a growing tradition where men, waxing philosophical about the moustache, use the month of November to shave clean and over the span of the month, express themselves through the of fructifying of facial fuzz. The event had it’s beginnings in Adelaide, South Australia, where a group of men coined the term “Movember” one night in a pub. Starting with 80 men, the event has since burgeoned into a veritable jungle of moustaches, spilling over into the borders of Canada, Ireland, Czech

Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Spain, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Taiwan and the United States. Canadians have been the largest contributors to the Movember charities of any nation since 2011.

Locally, the Sooke Firefighters Association have taken up the cause and have challenged their Metchosin counterparts to a moustache duel. The loser, that is, the group that raises less money for the charity, has to wash the winners’ fire trucks. Sooke RCMP have since joined the fray and have accepted the challenge. Ben Temple, a Sooke firefighter, expressed, “How high the rates of cancer are amongst firefighters in particular. It’s disgusting. The flip side of it is this event helps improve the relations

between our mutual aid partnerships. With Sooke growing in size, and with new buildings such as the Hope Centre, it becomes essential to protect the town with a collaborative effort from the other fire and police departments.”

Movember has become the unofficial second charity of the Sooke Fire Department, behind Muscular Dystrophy. Three of the oldest chiefs have promised to shave their ancient whiskers if the association gets over $6,000 in donations. One chief has not shaved his moustache for over 40 years!

The rules of Movember are as follows: 1) Once registered at Movember.com each Mo Bro must begin the 1st of November with a clean shaven face. 2)

For the entire month of Movember each Mo Bro must grow and groom a moustache.

3) Don’t fake it. No Beard, no goatees, no fake moustaches. 4) Use the power of the moustache to create conversations about men’s health and to raise funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health.

5) Each Mo Bro must conduct himself like a true gentleman.

The characters of moustaches are wide and varied. From the blunt ‘Regent’ and ‘Box Car’, to the highly stylized ‘Connoisseur’ to the pinched ‘Abracadabra’ and ‘Wisp’ to the badass ‘Trucker’ and ‘Rock Star’, the moustache is experiencing a regal renaissance in its own right. Gentlemen, grow your lip grass with gusto!

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As the winds of autumn begin to blow and the leaves swirl and flutter down to the ground, I am reminded that we live in a beautiful place and that we enjoy peace and safety. Our way of life in Canada was purchased at the cost of many lives. While it’s not perfect, it is idealistic. This Remembrance Day, 2014, let us thank God that there are those who have offered themselves up as human sacrifices to insure our freedom. And to those who are yet alive, we salute you.

Let us also remember that a plan is currently in place to provide a new country for all those who are interested in and passionate for the God of the universe. It’s not been easy for him to make himself known to us. His last attempt seemingly failed, when his son and emissary was nailed to a Roman cross. In the same way that we remember those who have stood on guard for our freedom, we remember Jesus who, now resurrected by his Father, stands at the ready to complete his mission and save all those who want to live in the Heavenly Land with him.

If we forget those who have fought for our freedom, we will forget why there is a country called Canada. If we forget Jesus, we forget why God made us, loved us, and is desperate to have us back with him. Thank God we can remember.

By Pastor Mike Stevenson 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

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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

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Work is beginning on the Harbourside cohousing off Horne Road. The project will see a sustainable senior cohousing homeowner community.

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VOTE Our municipal election day is November 15.

Get out and cast your vote.

Polling stations are open at Edward Milne Community School at 6218 Sooke Rd. from 8 am to 8 pm on election day.

There is advanced polling at the Sooke Community Hall from 8 am to 8 pm on November 12.

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This holiday season, Linda Ferguson is coordinating the Shoe Box Project in Sooke.

The Shoe Box Project is a charity that supplies women in emergency shelters with a few luxuries they may not be able to afford or may have left behind.

What if staying safe, staying warm and protecting your loved ones… surviving… was what your life had become? It’s during these times you need a gift more than ever. A gift to let you know that someone remembers you, someone is thinking of you, someone wants to show that you matter, said Ferguson.

“What happens is that the public takes a shoe box and wraps it after it is filled with items women in shelters would appreciate,” she said.

Items which are used and appreciated include new or unused items such as something warm, mitts,

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Linda Ferguson is coordinating a project which will see women in emergency shelters getting a few luxuries from people who care. scarf, hat, sock, specialty teas; something sweet, nut-free chocolate, candy.

Personal care products such as lotions, potions, shampoos, gift cards, bus passes supportive messages.

They ask that you do not include razors or perfumes,products with nuts in case of allergies or alcoholfilled candy.

The shoe boxes should be wrapped with the lid wrapped separately as it would need to be checked

before being given out. They request no bows as the boxes are stacked.

Ferguson thinks this would be a fun project for a group or family or even for a bunch of women having a girls’ night. In Sooke, filled shoe boxes can be dropped off at Little Vienna Bakery on West Coast Road. Shoe boxes can also be dropped off at Ferguson’s home, please call first: 250507-7723.

Donations can also be made online at:www.

shoeboxproject.com, hash tag for Victoria: #SBPYYJ. “It’s just a really good way to give during the holidays,” said Ferguson.

Donating “shoe boxes” does not need to be done only during the holidays, boxes could be dropped off at shelters on Mother’s Day, Canada Day, any day.

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Spartans fall flat in last game of the season

The boys fell flat in the last game of the season losing first place and their first loss of the season to Herewood Dawgs at Barsby field in Nanaimo.

Offence sputtered, with a few good drives, sweeps and wedges by Logan, Cheng, Gor and Steele, who had a last play of the game run for over 35 yards.

T-Bone and Price contributed as well. On Defence Logan, Steele and LaMontagne had tackles and sacks with Steele chasing down a receiver 30 yards and bringing him down to stop a touchdown.

Logan had at least two sacks and one blocked kick. It was not our day. Next game semi-final do or go home playoff game at Goudy field.

Coach Andy

Successive Soccer Successes for Sooke

It was a beautiful day on Salt Spring for an action packed game last week.

The first half was a tight game 3-1 for Sooke Shredders with some incredible saves from Bobby Nex, and an amazing save from Oliver Tonneson when our goalie was down.

Taylor Cummings got a hat trick with assists from Hagen Herold and Matthew Miller.

In the second half Salt Spring scored another goal and Sooke answered with two more goals from Matthew Miller which were two beautifully placed Headers right into the net assisted again by

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Hagen Herold.

End result 5-2 Sooke.

We would like to mention playing with Salt Spring was great not only challenging but a really great group of boys. Thank you!

This week, the U16 Boys fought a good fight, with one of our players away we brought up two U14 boys and they fought hard for the team!

Shredders beat JDF U16 boys 5-4 with a hat trick from Taylor Cummings, a goal from Hagen Harold, and a hard fought goal from our U14 boy Simon Harold. Assists from Chris Berkeley, Hagen Harold and Simon Harold.

A big thank you to Simon Harold and Rowan Wilson for all your hard work, and helping the Shredders out!

Michelle Berkeley Coach

U16 girls silver played a spectacular game this past Saturday with wonderful November weather. They played their District Cup nemesis from last year beating them for the second time this year with a 4-0 score. Beth and Nicole both earned shutouts for their time between the posts.

Coach Bruce Milton

U14 Girls Silver played two games this weekend. Saturday saw JDF in Sooke – a nail biter of a game with no score at the half. JDF got ahead with a goal and Sooke managed to tie it up by a sweet assist from Shae Yates to our super striker Emma Lembcke to fire it in top corner.

Amazing effort by the entire team and a shout out to our GK Ella Dennett for making a million amazing saves!

Sunday saw Saanich Fusion in Sooke for a make up game. Saanich scored first in the first half. Sooke came back to tie it with an amazing boot from outside the 18 from Brittany Homer who was brought up from U13 to play. Emma Lembcke with the assist.

The battle continued and with a scramble in front of Saanich net, top notch midfielder Alex Peters got some space and fired in a wicked shot to come ahead 2-1.

With only a couple minutes left to play, Saanich was coming on strong, and managed to get a shot on net – our

GK Ella Dennett saved the shot, they fired in a rebound, she scrambled to save it and did but with her momentum ended up stepping over the line. GKs worst nightmare but it happens to the best of em!

Whistle blew to end the game seconds after the restart ending in a 2-2 tie. Way to go Wildcats! This team is really starting to up their game and playing only three teams all season, it’s going to be a battle to the finish!

Coach Laura Lockhart

U14 Boys defeated Peninsula 5-1. Two goals scored by Simon Herold and one each for Zach Miller, Max Hadrich and Aiden Parkin. Another solid game in goal for Hunter Broadhurst. The team is sitting in third place in the Silver division.

Manager Cherie Duncan Sooke girls U13 Sooke Tidalwaves tied Saanich Fusion 1-1 on Saturday. Sooke’s goal was scored by Jaylin Shaw and assisted

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As the salmon season draws to a close, there are plenty of opportunities to hit the back roads and hidden lakes to cast a line for lake fish. Wild Rainbows and Cutthroats are well stocked and in abundance. When travelling off-road, make sure you are well equipped to handle the rough conditions, and be prepared to stay the night if you are not able to make it back on time.

Let someone know of your travelling plan. Always carry a map, compass and GPS if you have one. Stay safe and venture forth into the wild with care!

On November 15

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Sooke Thunderbirds scoring their third goal of the game.

Girls Bantam C Hockey at SEAPARC dominating the ice.

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Surfer catching the waves at Jordan River a day after a windstorm rattled the coast.

Apply for arts awards Eligible professional visual artists, craft artists and independent critics and curators living in British Columbia have until Nov. 17, 2014, to apply for project assistance from the BC Arts Council.

Awards are available to support the creation of new specific works.

Applications may be made by eligible individuals or a collaboration of two or more practitioners who share creative control of a project.

In addition to residency requirements, applicants cannot be enrolled in full-time studies, must have completed all basic training and two or more years of professional artistic practice.

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Benula Larsen

Outspoken Advocate for Schools I believe Education and Health Care should be the main priority for government and citizens. We must demand that our decision-makers ensure that public education is funded properly, because that is our right and our kids deserve it. Education is the great equalizer and all students, no matter where they come from, or who their parents are or what they do, must have access to the type of education that provides opportunities for a brighter future.

As citizens we must create a culture where our teachers are valued for the important work they do, and we must stand with them in their advocacy for students. As citizens we must create a culture that understands that well-educated students will grow into welleducated adults who will make better choices about issues that are crucial to the well-being of our society: the attention and care we give to our public services, the stewardship of our environment, the people we elect for office, the opportunities we seize for our economy.

I am a parent and a public school teacher with 25 years in the Victoria public school system. I know the issues well; I know the challenges that teachers and trustees face every day. My voice will carry my experience, my passion and my worry for the future of public education.

For more information, please contact me: benulalarsen4trustee@gmail.com 250-642-3311 @BenulaLarsen

On November 15th:

LARSEN, Benula For School Board Trustee, SD62

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/ Jan 20 Capricorn, express your emotions this week even if you think your ideas will not garner much support.

Exercise diplomacy, as you do not want to engage in any conflicts.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/ Feb 18 You may explore different interests and hobbies this week only to find that nothing seems to be the right fit, Aquarius. Do not let it get you down. You will find the answer.

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ration of texture in clay and her signature two and one half dimensional artwork.

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This fall, Stinking Fish artists will be pooling their talents and heading to school; specifically, West-Mont Montessori School in Metchosin.

Some of the participating East Sooke artists include: Marlene Bowman Pottery Inspired by the rocks and forest around her, Marlene’s pottery has evolved from functional stoneware to an explo-

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Alice McLean - Pottery and Raku From sinks to fountains, and lamps to cooking pots, Alice uses her prodigious talent to create a wide variety of pottery for both functional and ornamental use.

Top, Alice McLean’s raku pottery, below, Marlene Bowman’s ceramic vessel.

Top right one of Leslie Speed’s lino prints.

Bottom right, Anglea Menzies with a painting of a pooch, one of her favourite themes.

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Angela Menzies Painting Angela’s playful and colourful personality is reflected in the exuberance of her art. Her life and art is filled with bad dogs, wild women and trouble making cats, all of which are reflected in the vitality of her canvases.

Leslie Speed - Linocut prints Delicately carved lines translate Leslie’s country reflections into small and intriguing linoprints. Birds, dogs and trees, the essentials of rural life find themselves engagingly captured into this traditional art form.

This two-day Fine Art and Fine Craft Show will also feature a special showing of recent work from past tour members.

Art mediums include: oil, acrylic and watercolour artists, woodworking, woodturning, wood furniture, pottery, glass art, fabric art, knitting, felting, metal art and more.

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The Grand Cariboo Opry took a while to develop and incubate.

“My band,” said Barney Bentall, “The Legendary Hearts had been performing each year at the Clinton May Ball – a tradition that goes back to a time when Jesus first put on chaps and tried his best to ride some rank old cayoose to the buzzer.

“We would come to town, stay at my ranch and rock the place in our usual way. We found ourselves bringing a whole bunch of other musicians up for the weekend and this weekend was becoming some kind of unholy midnight ramble where the devil dukes it out with Don Messer. It was becoming more old time and definitely more country & western. When we finally made it and we cranked

into the theme song, low and behold what had seemed so chaotic, corny and amateurish a few minutes before settled in to what has become one of my favourite things!”

In the tradition of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the Grand Cariboo Opry showcases a variety of young Canadian artists, as well as bringing in special guests of Canadian music fame who bring a new flavor and allure to the show. Past guests include such luminaries as Jim Cuddy, Neil Osborne (54-40), Joel Plaskett, Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings), Romi Mayes, and Leeroy Stagger.

The Sooke Harbour Players and Mel Dobres are proud to present Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry,

at the Edward Milne Community Theatre on November 20. A treasured tradition in British Columbia, this fundraiser and one-of-a-kind variety show brings concert goers together to support the Sooke Food Bank Society.

Between songs, Barney and cast blend humorous and sentimental monologues to showcase sponsors amid a heartfelt set of roots, folk and rock favourites. It’s a highly engaging show that celebrates community through music, laughter, and a real hootenanny of a party.

The fundraising premise of the show is similar to that of an old time radio show; “This hour brought to you by…”. Sponsors purchase a song and are spotlighted in the song’s introduction

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by Barney Bentall himself and the “Master” of Ceremonies, Matt Masters. These clever, heartwarming, and hilarious introductions set the Opry experience apart from other fundraising shows, engaging the audience and getting the sponsor’s message out in a more accessible and unique way than standard advertising.

WHERE: Edward Milne Community Theatre, 6218 Sooke Road WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2014 Doors 7 p.m.

Show 7:30 p.m.

HOW: Tickets $32, Available online at EventBrite.ca in person at Shoppers Drug Mart, Edward Milne community school and The Stick Coffee Shop in Sooke

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Calendar Thurs Nov 13 ADULT WALKING GROUP

SEAPARC. 10-11 a.m.

Registration required.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Cribbage 7 p.m.

BINGO Sr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45 - 3 p.m. Community Hall.

TODDLERTIME Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Directory: Where to find what

Fri Nov 14VITAL

VITAL VITTLES Free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.

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

Karaoke 8-11 p.m.

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

DROP IN HOCKEY SEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. all ages.

AFTERLIFE THE MUSICAL 7 p.m. EMCS Theatre, 6218 Sooke Rd.

Child, Youth & Family Centre: 2145 Townsend Family Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray Rd Knox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Meat draw 3 p.m.

AFTERLIFE THE MUSICAL 7 p.m. EMCS Theatre.

ELECTION DAY Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at EMCS. STINKING FISH Art show and sale with East Sooke artists, West-Mont Montessori school, 4075 Metchosin Rd. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Legion #54: 6726 Eustace Library: 2065 Anna Marie Museum: 2070 Phillips Rd Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd St. Rose of Lima

Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250642-4662 Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.

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CANADIAN LEGION Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5, kids welcome.

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

TRANSITION TOWN CAFE At the Reading Room Cafe downtown Sooke at the Evergreen Mall. This is a free event. Drop by between 2-4 p.m.

INDOOR MARKET Sooke Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. For tables call Chantel 250-857-1602.

AFTERLIFE MATINEE 2 p.m. EMCS Theatre.

SHIRLEY CRAFT FAIR Shirley Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

STINKING FISH Art show and sale with East Sooke artists, West-Mont Montessori school, 4075 Metchosin Rd. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mon Nov 17 PARENT & TOT DROP-IN

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

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

Call 250-642-0789 for info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m.

SOOKE SENIOR’S BUS Ayre Manor Residents trips.

DROP IN HOCKEY At SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m.

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

PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Dominos 10 a.m.

YOUTH CLINIC Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m.

Ages 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m.

NASCAR 7 p.m.

Family Medical Clinic.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC KNITTING CIRCLE 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holy Sooke Library, 6:30–8:00 Trinity, call 1-888-236p.m. Free, all levels. Drop- 6383 for appointment. in. 250-642-3022.

FALL FAIR AGM Sooke Community Hall dingin room. 5 p.m. pot luck dinner, AGM 7 p.m.

Ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m.

Sooke Libray, call 250642-3022 to register.

BABY TALK Infant development: Gross and fine motor skills.

At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 1011:30 a.m. 250-642-5464.

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Sooke School District trustee candidates Candidates in the Milne’s Landing Zone explain why they want to be a trustee

a strong voice and say what needs to be said. I believe it is better to speak straight from the heart. I also know when it is time to listen and when it is time to talk.

As I move forward in life, I always fully believe in the choices that I make because if you believe in yourself and the people in your community there will always be hope for future.

Arthur Everett Russell Chipps I have been the Chief Councillor of Beecher Bay First Nation for the past eight consecutive years. As chief I am involved daily in the governance of my nation, business opportunities, and many community initiatives, including education, that will move my community forward in a positive way. I have lived in Beecher Bay since I was four years old and live with my wife and three children.

I currently sit on the South Island Wellness Board, Inter Tribal Health Board, Spirit Bay Development Board and am the representative for the First Nations Health Council.

Why I am running for Trustee?

I want to support, strengthen and make a positive impact at School District 62 through leading by example. It is important to show students and youth that anything is possible, especially if you commit to your surrounding communities and the people in them.

For the last eight years my priorities have focussed on children and advancing their education. This includes the wellness of School District 62. Building relationships with stakeholders and advocates by taking the time to listen and hear their concerns is key in finding a common ground we can all stand on for the same purpose – our children’s future. I would like to see improved class sizes because every student who comes to school deserves the best that we have to offer. There has to be accountability on the government’s commitments to their teachers and students.

Our classrooms should have adequate resources for our children as an integral part of public education. Adequate resources should be made available with funding plan initiatives and a balanced budget to support successful learning.

My Style of Leadership: I always say “Don’t ask anyone to do something that you won’t do yourself, and don’t take people for granted”. People and their views are important. I have

Doris Gulmans Motivation: I have the time, energy, enthusiasm, experience, commitment and knowledge.

Background: Married 48 years with five daughters (all of who, went through K-12 in Sooke School District schools. Two grandsons currently attending Sooke school.

Graduated from UBC with a BEd (Elem) degree; taught in North Vancouver and the Northwest Territories; over 20 years substituting in every Sooke elementary school; volunteered as student/parent coordinator for 20 years in the PACE musical theatre programs; founding member of SPEAC - helped write the Constitution; since 1979 we have lived in Colwood, Glen Lake, Metchosin and now Sooke (7 1/2 years).

Philosophy: The most important component of our society is our children.

As a trustee I see my role as follows: To ensure teachers have the resources needed dot excel as they teach out children; To have in-depth, honest, and continued consultation with parents and other affected groups as we plan and move forward with future developments; To strive for excellence in all aspects of education; To lobby the government to put more value on education and to supply the needed funds to aspire for excellence in all facets of education.

Benula Larsen I believe education and health care should be the main priority for government and citizens. We must demand that our decision makers ensure public education is funded properly because that is our right and our kids deserve it.

Education is the great equalizer and all students, no matter where they come from, or who their parents are or do, must have access to the type of education that provides opportunities for a brighter future.

As citizens we must create a culture where our teachers are valued for the important work they do and we must stand with them in their advocacy for students.

As citizens we must create a culture that understands that well-educated students will grow into welleducated adults that will make better choices about issues that are crucial to the well-being of our society: the attention and care we give to our public services, the stewardship of our environment, the people we elect for office, the opportunities we seize for our economy.

I am a parent and a public school teacher with 25 years in the Victoria public school system. I know the issues well; I know the challenges that teachers and trustees face every day. My voice will carry my experience, my passion and my worry for the future of pub-

lic education.

Bob Phillips School District 62 has 9,300 students, over 1,500 staff and a $90 million budget. This year, without additional funding, we faced a shortfall of $3.5 million.

The board took measures such as reducing funding

for some programs, cutting staff and increasing bus fees.

BC School Trustees face the challenge of increased costs without increased funds.

Our funding is below the Canadian provincial average. After the recent strike, SD 62 has even further substantial “cost pressures”.

Up to now, teachers and staff in B.C. have held the line. The Conference Board of Canada 2014 reports B.C.’s adolescents placed higher in academic achievement than Alberta or Ontario. Internationally, only students in Japan and Finland outperformed B.C. students, notable because B.C.’s child poverty rate is at 20 per cent while Japan and Finland do not have such poverty. B.C. adolescents rank # 1 in the English speaking world in problem solving test results. In SD 62, our Grad/Completion rates and academic awards continue to trend upwards.

This year, 70 per cent of EMCS seniors are taking “dual credits”, compared to 20 per cent last year. We produce excellent results for First Nations and Special Needs students. This is a result of board policy to develop better learning cultures in our schools for all children.

Parents and staff (usually teachers) have spent generously from their own time and funds. Their experience and creativity has helped students succeed despite funding shortfalls.

The board’s decision was to promote social and emotional learning, with expert administration to plan and implement the policy based on recent research. Allowing parents and teachers to shoulder costs is not a sustainable model. It is unfair to students, parents and staff. We need a new provincial funding formula that provides increased funding based on our best educational research. The overall economic and social benefit of well- educated citizens is the reward for investment in public education.

Some of my priorities are: advocating for an immediate 10 per cent funding lift for all; special needs designations to strengthen the most vulnerable students and families in the province.

SD 62 would get an additional $750,00. Partnerships with our municipalities and Camosun College to expand “dual credit” courses for secondary and adult students to lessen the cost of tuition and travel for Sooke students and families. Better communication with the public and SD 62 education partners when the new board makes all difficult

decisions: expanded use of the SD 62 website. Advocating for research-based staffing and instruction.

Within four years our superintendent and one assistant superintendent will retire.

We need to begin a succession planning process.

My trustee experience includes three years as ViceChair and 12 years as the SD 62 rep to the BC Public Employers Association.

I bring some valuable personal experience: teaching at high school, college and university levels, 30 years clinical work in child protection, addictions and health care and 25 years in administering and negotiating collective agreements. I am an open minded, well informed

and hard working trustee.

Neil Poirier Through my involvement with parent groups, and now my first term as a trustee I have gained thirteen years of valuable experience. As a Trustee, I have served the educational system and ultimately the children of the Western Communities in helping achieve their higher educational goals. We must ensure they have what they need to achieve these goals, whatever they may be.

If elected: I will endorse open discussions with the public, especially with the parents in our community, and I will support continued transparency of School Board meetings.

I will work at building and strengthening healthy supportive relationships with parents, teachers, our community and the School Board team by promoting honest and open communication.

I will support the continued funding of our schools sports, music, drama and art programs, which are an important part of a wellrounded education.

I will support teachers and administrators who are developing and implementing programs that support alternative education, for example, ‘Academies’ and ‘Ed West’.

I will work toward ensuring that as a community, we are ready for growing enrolment numbers and

that there will be appropriate education facilities avail-

able for our kids.

Margot Swinburnson R.N. BSN Employer: Vancouver Island Health authority as an Assisted Living Case Manager.

Trustee, Milnes Landing Zone, first elected 1999 Presently: Provincial Councillor: 2005-present National Healthy Schools: 2011-present (appointed by BC School Trustees Association). BC School Based Mental Health Coalition: 2012-present.

Locally: Extensive volunteer experience within the Milnes Landing Zone. Founding member and Chair of SPLASH, the community group that lobbied for a swimming pool in Sooke.

Past President Sooke Figure Skating Club, past board of the Sooke Philharmonic, president and founding member Juan de Fuca Community Land Trust, new Rotary Club member.

Many committees at the School Board Level. With other serving Milnes Landing trustees, sit ex-officio on the EMCS Community School Board.

Goals: I believe in Team.

Research shows that boards that are cohesive will achieve their goals.

Divided boards do not.

I will continue to work with the board and administration to advocate for fair funding for education; I will continue to support mental health and wellness initiatives for students and staff. I believe early and appropriate intervention will improve the graduation rates (the province’s measure) and the life opportunities (my measure) for the greatest number of students.

I will continue to work as a team member to make this the best district in the province I will always keep an eye on the budge;to work with, not against; do my best to improve every child’s opportunity Keep an eye to the big picture so we keep on moving towards our goals, ask the difficult questions.

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Sooke Fine Arts Show Society wraps up the year with election More than two dozen members of the Sooke Fine Arts Society gathered in late October for the society’s annual general meeting to hear firsthand results of the summer’s Sooke Fine Arts Show, vote in new directors, and approve new bylaws.

“The turnout of members and prospective members was most encouraging,” said SFAS Board of Directors Dave Bennett.

Show reports confirmed the successes of the 2014 season, which saw some 8500 visitors flock to Sooke for the annual event, featuring 375 original works of art by island artists exhibited in a temporary gallery in the SEAPARC Leisure Complex.

Numbers were up modestly across the

board—from the artists exhibiting and art entries, to guest attendance and art purchases, despite financial impacts from the devastating fire that closed West Coast Rd in July, turning away more than 150 guests traveling from Victoria

to attend the Taste of Sooke evening.

Board directors took the opportunity to award Bob Tully, a longtime volunteer with the show and head of the gallery’s set-up team, with a lifetime membership in recognition of his unstinting contribu-

tions to the Society.

“The achievements of the hundreds of volunteers, the office staff, and the Board of Directors in preparation for the 28th season were both highlighted and acknowledged,” confirmed Mr Bennett, ”as well as the creativity of the contrib-

uting artists.”

Members also unanimously voted in two new directors, Frederique Philip and Rick Gates, and renewed terms for current directors Loretta Fritz and

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2014 General Municipal Election Advanced Voting at Sooke Community Hall

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Director Linda Teneycke also unveiled upcoming art socials and workshops, part of the Society’s efforts to increase membership and expand its year-

Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

We Recycle on Remembrance Day

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 – NO MEETING IN DECEMBER — Arts and Beautification: 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm – NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER

If your blue box collection day falls on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11, your curbside materials will be collected as usual.

Please place your recyclables at the curb by 7:30 am in appropriate sized containers.

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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and gallery excursions throughout the year.

The first event of the post-show season is a catered dinner followed by an artist talk delivered by Ken Miner, winner of the ‘Best Photography’ award at the 2013 Sooke Fine Arts Show. “Understanding the Complexities of Photography” will explore photography as art, and what goes into making a great photograph. The autumn ‘art social’ takes place Friday, Nov. 14 at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Sooke.

This is the first of four events planned for the months ahead, including a full-day gallery and lunch tour in Parksville and Coombs (Feb. 17); a lunch and guided tour of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (March 11); and an evening with renowned artist Carey Newman (May, date TBD) as he discusses his recentlycompleted “Witness Blanket” now on tour across Canada.

Society members enjoy discounts for events, and non-members are encouraged to sign up for a $10 membership, which also entitles holders to 10 per cent off in the Gallery Gift Shop at the 2015 Sooke Fine Arts Show.

For more information on member services or becoming a SFAS member, contact Executive Director Catherine Keogan at 250-642-7256 or by email sfas@sookefinearts.com

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Free Admission. To book a table call Chantal 250-857-1602

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HELP WANTED PERMANENT PART-TIME position for gardener/maintenance, mostly seasonal.

Must have proven gardening experience and be physically fit. Tools and equipment supplied. Must be a selfstarter and work with little supervision. Must take responsibility for project maintenance. Reply in writing Box 7 Sooke News Mirror, 4-6631 Sooke, BC. V9Z0A3 or via email to hr10@shaw.ca THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about sending money to obtain information about any employment opportunities.

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SOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.

DEATHS

PERSONAL SERVICES

DEATHS

SMITH-STROM, William William Smith-Strom (Ewen) passed away suddenly at home in Lloydminster Saskatchewan on October 20 2014.

Predeceased by his dad Roly, and dog Sandy, Ewen leaves behind his mom Heather, brothers Joe, Andrew, and Isaac, as well as numerous extended family in Lloydminster and Sooke. A memorial was held in Lloydminster. A book is available for friends to sign at Bill’s Store in East Sooke, and there is a Facebook page. Please take a kid fishing or hunting.

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

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TRANSPORTATION

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SOOKE BRIGHT 3 BDRM, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appl. Mountain/water view. Large yard, N/S, N/P Couple preferred. $1495/month + utilities. 250642-4381

WELDING

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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Call Deano

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