Sooke News Mirror, February 18, 2015

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Sooke’s accessibility and inclusion challenged Concerns over safety of mobility scooter users Pirjo Raits

Sooke News Mirror

One of the most distressing things that happen when people get older is they lose things like their mobility and for many that is also a loss of their independence.

Bill Jones and Carol Mallett came before the District of Sooke council on February 10 to talk about mobility issues in Sooke, in particular for those who use mobility scooters.

They wanted to start an awareness campaign so that everyone knows of the issues faced by those who use scooters.

“We are giving Bill Jones a voice,” said Carol Mallett. “He started using a scooter because he wanted to go further than he could walking.”

What he found was Sooke is not very scooter friendly.

In their presentation, they outlined how “liberating” mobility scooters were for people who are unable to walk or walk any distances, are partially or totally paralyzed or unable to drive a car. They said people in those circumstances still want to be able to visit friends, shops and be independent.

Mallett outlined five essentials for a good quality of life and they are: survival, love and belonging, freedom to choose, control over self and fun.

“As you get older you lose all those connections, you lose them bit

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A few seconds after this picture was taken, Jones faced with stairs and no warning signage that they were there - went into a 3-point turn on the scooter on the sidewalk and had the front wheel of his scooter drop into an 8”-10” square hole in the sidewalk. Good thing he is so strong and able... as he had to get off the scooter and lift it out of the hole. Other riders might have been stranded.

by bit,” said Mallett.

“You should see the joy on people’s faces when they get on a scooter for the first time.”

Mallett said that in 2008 Sooke held a accessibility challenge where people tried to navigate through town in wheelchairs. From that experience came a number of ideas and recommendations for making mobility easier.

She thinks the District of Sooke should dust off the report and consider instituting ways to make life easier for those with mobility issues. This isn’t just about people on scooters or in wheelchairs said Mallett, it’s also about parents pushing strollers and people with walkers.

She said those folks from Ayre Manor who use scooters run the risk of falling or tipping their scooters over

because of the uneven condition of the sidewalks, obstacles at business premises, curbs, doors, fences or guard rails and crosswalks that lead to deep ditches.

Dangers are every-

and make the public aware of the challenges of rising scooters and including a checklist for accessibility built into designs for future development.

Mallett said the report was favorably

‘If you make a town good for people with disabilities, you make a town good for everyone.’

--Carol Mallett where and Mallett and Jones just wanted to point out areas which could be improved for the safety of everyone.

They asked the district to help by removing or remediating hazards, running an awareness campaign to communicate rules for use of mobility scooters

received by council and it was now time to act.

“If you make a town good for people with disabilities, you make a town good for everyone,” stated Mallett.

The report can be viewed at: sooke.ca/ wp-content/uploads/ Sooke-AccessibilityInclusion-Report

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The suspect male, a 23 year old resident of Sooke, has now been charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possession of Property Obtained

by Crime. He remains in custody. “This is a significant quantity of dangerous controlled drugs destined for distribution in Sooke. It should be noted that the male arrested has no connection whatsoever to the Reading Room Coffee Shop in Sooke. Unfortunately, people on social media have circulated misinformation, which is concerning to the business owners. The suspect had simply gone into the business to get a coffee - after shopping at other shops in the mall, and was happened upon by an officer on patrol�, said S/Sgt. Jeff McArthur, Detachment Commander of Sooke RCMP. “To the average person he likely wouldn’t have appeared suspicious - but to an experienced police officer - much different - he was wearing clothing typical of persons associating with gangs, and showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled drug.�

Items of interest to Sooke News Mirror readers:

Police Beat

Keen-eyed Mountie Nabs substantial quantity of drugs On January 8 at approximately 3:00 pm, an officer of the Sooke RCMP entered the Reading Room Coffee shop on his coffee break. While in the coffee shop he saw a male patron who seemed out of place and spoke with him. The officer conducted a check on the male and determined there was an outstanding warrant for arrest out for him. The officer advised the male of this - the male resisted briefly, but was taken into custody.

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The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is set to launch its 2015 directory – celebrating business excellence.

The bureau publishes its listings of accredited businesses on Vancouver Island annually. “These are businesses that consumers really need to be using in terms of trust,� said president Rosalind Scott, who is based in Victoria. “For us [BBB], we always get excited to take a look at this directory of great businesses.

A business must go through a detailed vetting process in order to be accredited – it’s not as simple as just joining the Better Business Bureau.

In order to qualify,

a business must have been in operation for at least a year, have no complaints logged against them, have established a positive presence in the marketplace and have a good rating with the BBB, based on specific criteria. “Businesses must maintain their accreditation once they’ve earned it. If a business doesn’t keep to our standards then their accreditation is revoked,� Scott said. “Nobody can walk in the door, write a cheque and say I want to be accredited.�

One of the ways the BBB celebrates businesses that have gone above and beyond is through the annual Torch Awards. “These aren’t awards that say a business is good because the majority of our accredited business have an A+ rating,�

Scott said.

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Instead, the awards are for businesses that stand out from the crowd, such as community service.

Awards are given to both winners and finalists, but there are no formal categories.

The categories are based on the types of nominations.

Each year the BBB receive several thousand nominations from across Vancouver Island. This Year’s Torch Awards gala is Nov. 6 in Victoria.

For more information on the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island, please go online to bbb.org/vancouverisland or call 250-3866348.

The BBB business director y will be available a c ro s s Vancouver Island at the end of the month.

If you have news or a story you would like to share, please contact the editor Pirjo Raits at: editor@sookenewsmirror.com or call 250-6425752.

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Seedy SatuRday Sooke’S Seedy Saturday takeS place on Saturday, February 28 at the Sooke community hall. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. thiS iS Sooke’S premier seed and local food growing event.

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Sooke Region Women’s Cancer Support Group — a safe haven for sharing Pirjo Raits

Sooke News Mirror

Women impacted by breast or gynecological cancers often face many unknowns. These can lead to fear, a sense of isolation and anxiety.

To ease the transition into the world of cancer and its repercussions, a group was formed in Sooke in 2011. The Sooke Region Women’s Cancer Support Society is a group of women who share, talk and provide information to each other.

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They provide names of service providers and they help women navigate and network with people in the community.

“For a lot of women you can just never assume they don’t need a group and comfortable place to share,” said Phoebe Dunbar, one of the original organizers and a cancer survivor. “There’s a really nice human factor about it.”

It all started when the hikes up the Kludahk Trail to view the avalanche lilies were used as a fundraiser for the newly formed cancer support group. Every since they have used the hardy, annual avalanche lily as a symbol of hope and survival.

Mary Dunn, a health practitioner and another of the original founders of the group, said some of the members are women who have been newly diagnosed and others are eight years on.

“Newer members can take away some of the fear of the unknown,” said Carey Redsma, a

location is private as well, which the society is very grateful for. The members range in age from mid-30s to their 70s.

They try to promote a healthy lifestyle and that could be anything from sharing recipes to hiking together. Staying healthy is a lot of the focus.

The Sooke Region Women’s Cancer Support Society meets once a month, on the second Tuesday of each month at the Sooke Harbour House Potlatch Room from 7 to 9 p.m.

“It’s a good thing we’ve got a group but it’s so bad there are so many new diagnoses,” said Redsma.

Sooke is all about that “sweetness in the air” Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about a slight population drop in Sooke; (Sooke population drop raises questions) that perhaps the lack of in-town amenities may have shooed some folks away from here in the last year or so.

But like the Sooke Potholes, the vast coastline and trails that embody the whole of Sooke District, there’s

just something about this place that cannot be missed, or replicated anywhere else on the island.

A… “sweetness in the air” as SueDaniels Ferris, manager at the Pemberton Holmes Sooke office puts it.

“Lots of people walk into our office and say, the air is so fresh out here,” she said. “There’s something about the sweetness of the air when you get out in Sooke.”

Having worked as a realtor for 26 years and an active resident of

Sooke, Ferris says the town’s charm goes beyond the more obvious elements that make up a usual small town.

“People come to Sooke for different reasons, but they stay there; it’s not the taxes, the road, or cheaper gas, its the community, the unique people who live here,” she said.

In the end, she adds, it’s about keeping the community together.

“There are so many good things happening out there in Sooke that people

are doing and contributing to; let’s not take away from that,” Ferris said.

Ferris tells the story of the king who hands over a big package of sticks to his three sons; whoever breaks it becomes king. Well, each tried to break it but nobody could - until he undid the bundle and broke up each stick separately. The king then tells his sons, “if you come apart, if you don’t manage this kingdom together, it will break apart too.”

A wise king indeed.

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cancer survivor.

“Even though every woman’s treatment is different, someone can provide information and support,” said Dunn.

The group is facilitated by health care practitioners but it isn’t an evening of lectures and talks, although they do at times have

guest speakers. What it is about is women who have a common situation getting together to talk about it. Some people may not want to talk, they may just come to listen.

“You can come sit in and listen, you don’t have to tell your story - you can have a cup of tea and just listen,” said Redsma. “Come sit in an see if it’s for you.”

Dunn said one of the benefits of a group such as this that is for women only, it that they can talk about stuff they wouldn’t necessarily talk to their family or friends about.

There is no set agenda and they talk about whatever comes up. It is private and confidential and the

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25th Anniversary

Celebration Friday & Saturday Feb 20 & 21

PROUDLY CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! us Years!

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is extremely plea Sooke Peoples Drug Mart We are very proud of g 25 years in business. milestone of celebratin possible because realize that this was all we and ent vem this achie and present staff, have had from our past mers. of the relationships we custo our and most importantly, understanding our business partners, has always been the clear l and speThe key to our success idua indiv mers are people with and belief that our custo exceptional service mitment to providing com our and s need cific ons. our customer’s expectati that meets or exceeds munity. From day to be part of this com It has been a pleasure town pharmacy" feelll "sma the d taine main organizations, one, we have proudly local y t relations with man , ing. We have had grea ps, senior’s programs ts teams, youth grou community charities, schools, spor are munity. We com ical med the new residents, and of the Sooke comand thankful to be a part owned and operated munity. faithfully support who all , and thank We appreciate your trust our commitment of forward to continuing our business. We look to come. s r Lives" for many year "Helping People Live Bette co-workers who especially thankful to my On a personal note, I am 25 years. These impora majority of the past have been with me for not for me. and me, side g ys worked alon tant people have alwa become a pharman I made the goal to do I was 17 years old whe et, after 25 years, I still

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Being prepared in the worst case scenario Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

In any disaster situation, what makes recovery for the affected community more difficult? Lack of basic amenities such as water, food, shelter and medical supplies.

It doesn’t have to be difficult though — not if majority of the community is prepared for the worst, said Al Wickheim.

That’s the idea behind a recent emergency-kit awareness program that’s circling the local community.

The man behind it, Al Wickham, community coordinator for Otter Point, Juan De Fuca Emergency management, has been coming up with more and more initiatives to get more locals involved — and talking — of such kits that may potentially save their lives.

“If something major happens around here, it’s not just Otter Point, it’s everybody. We’re all in the same boat here… it’s not only about firstaid, it’s about community restructure,” Wickheim said. “If we can connect the people with the assets in terms of skills and equipment and those with liabili-

Transition Sooke AGM Transition Sooke’s Annual General Meeting is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Little Vienna Bakery. The evening’s business begins at 6:45 p.m. and, to further entice you out for the evening, Stephen Hindrichs will then present the fourth in his series of video evenings at the bakery. Starting at 7:30 p.m., he’ll screen a hand-picked selection of short, inspiring, resolutely upbeat (no gloom/doom, thank you) clips on subjects of interest to the Transition-minded. Thanks to our hosts Susan and Michael Nyikes, who’ll again keep the front counter open for sales of food and drink.

All members are welcome to the AGM, and we invite nominations for our board of directors via return email or when a call for interest is made on the night.

The core team meets on the second Tuesday of every month at a director’s home.

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Al Wickham, community coordinator for Otter Point, Juan De Fuca Emergency management presenting an example of what an ideal survival kit looks like. Also, who knew you could tie USB keys to your passport? ties, such as elderly be included in a sur- over and over).

In the end, it’s about people or people who vival kit, then get in are trapped or people touch with me and I’ll reducing costs for a see if it’s kit-worthy. good cause. with medical issues.”

“It makes it all more Wickheim says the What I’d like to see a first step to a solid sur- list of 10 or 15 listed affordable for people vival/emergency kit items that we strongly who can’t lay down starts with the retailers recommend,” he said, $200 for a top-tier emeroffering certain items noting that after a gency kit,” he said.

Wickheim also on discount — stuff like retailer lists an item, batteries, toilet paper, when a person comes pointed towards items canned food, flash- in to buy said item for that encompass genlights, radios, walkie- their survival kit, they eral hygiene - as lack talkies, portable water get checked off a list thereof creates a prime (just so that individual factor for infection in a purifiers and so on.

“If you have a prod- can’t get the same item disaster scenario.

“Rubbing alcohol, uct that you feel may at a discounted price

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hand hygiene, oral hygiene, these are good hygienic practices that help make a recovery so much better, because then you’re not dealing with a bunch of sick people as well as a whole lot of displaced people,” he said.

Understandably, not all items can be discounted, like say, camp stoves. However Wickheim notes the cost of fuel for camp stoves can be reduced as, once again, in a disaster scenario, fuel can quickly become a rare and scarce commodity.

While recent reports of earthquakes looming on Vancouver Island have succumbed to sensationalism, there’s no denying the potential damage and crippling aftermath an earthquake/tsunami scenario can cause on the island community.

Same reason why Wickheim wants to encourage both citizens and retailers to start taking action.

“If merchants become a bit more aware of items that may be wanted and can stock and sell more, this takes the burden off the supply chain in a time of acute need,” he said.

“It also speeds access to needed items and so

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Are you prepared for emergencies?

There is a group in Sooke that keeps track of all of the rumblings, booms and rattles that shake Sooke. It’s sort of a citizen’s Richter scale, and there are comments on the site each and every day. Some of the rattles are from aircraft in the U.S., some are from construction blasting and some are from minor earthquakes. Some are unexplained.

With the heightened awareness of earthquakes and tsunamis, there is a push on for people to prepare an emergency kit. It’s a really good idea.

Many of us have the notion that a major earthquake won’t happen in our lifetime, or people are blissfully ignorant of the consequences.

Whether it happens in the immediate future or not isn’t the point. The point is to be prepared for any type of emergency. In 2006 when the windstorm hit Sooke many were without electricity for days.

Without electricity what would you do? How reliant are you on it? What’s your alternative source? It’s not just about what happens in the home. Roads were blocked by fallen trees and debris. It did look like a war had been fought all along West Coast Road. Well, this is just a small window on what it would look like if an earthquake or tsunami happens.

No one is suggesting that the sky is falling, the sky is falling, but being prepared is not a bad idea. The suggestions made by Al Wickheim on page 5 are for every type of emergency. It would be a good time to pack up some essentials and organize things so if some emergency did happen, you would be prepared with the basics. It’s a great effort he is making to get retailers to discount items one might have in an emergency kit. You can start filling up the emergency kit at any time.

Just as we prepare our families in case of fire, it would be wise to extend the same preparedness in case of a major emergency. It isn’t about being paranoid, it’s about being smart.

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FEATURE LETTER

Squeaky wheel comment offended RE: “Squeaky Wheels do get the grease” Editorial February 4, 2015 On behalf of the Sooke Chapter of the Dogwood Initiative, I’m compelled to respond to your abovementioned editorial in order to clear up some misperceptions.

The observations about the position of Councillor Kerrie Reay were well taken. It is indeed a sad commentary on her lack of respect for the knowledge of Sooke voters who voted 70 per cent in favour of opposing increased tanker traffic that she should, while in Council, call into question the plebiscite result because “the other side was not heard”. By such a statement, she derides and denigrates the intelligence of the voters of Sooke whom she implies may somehow have been persuaded to change their vote if they had the “true” facts.

In reality, those who voted in favour of opposing more tankers might be well-informed enough to have heeded last fall’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scientific report, which states quite clearly the anthropogenic causes of climate change and warns us about what is happening. Savvy Sooke voters might also pay attention to the data just put out by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and

by NASA, confirming the trend well apparent to anyone watching the figures mount. 2014 was the hottest year yet measured and nine out of 10 years in the last decade were the hottest recorded. Finally, the wellinformed voters of Sooke who live, work and recreate near or on our ocean know only too well the economic and ecological devastation that will be wrought right here when a major oil spill occurs in the Strait.

We were very surprised to read that the editorial board thought we “spent a lot of money on that campaign… and obviously backers with money”. In all honesty, the Sooke Chapter of the Dogwood Initiative and local volunteers combined spent less than $2,000 total on the “yes” campaign. This is equivalent to the cost of about half a millisecond of Kinder Morgan’s TV advertising deluge. In fact, the Dogwood Initiative registered as a third party advertiser in the municipal elections and will declare all spending to Elections BC, unlike Kinder Morgan who got away with spending untold sums of money on what was clearly a defining election issue.

While oddly flattering, to imply that we even have a tiny fraction of the resources that Kinder Morgan and their corporate backers have is simply quite far from the truth. All that was achieved by those hard-

working residents was the result of grass roots democracy right here in Sooke. Dozens of local volunteers donated their time free and contributed some of their own money to raise that $2,000.

Finally I would like to address your last a paragraph. Why is a democratic movement that voted 70 per cent against increased oil tanker traffic past their homes in a legal referendum characterized as a “squeaky wheel”? A second referendum held at the same election which was voted on by the same voting population provides a mandate for council to spend money, and so it has a much more direct and immediate impact. Labeling of one referendum result and not the other appears to be an editorial double standard.

Fortunately our mayor and most councillors respect and understand the democratic process and will make their decisions in accordance with the wishes of the voters and the mandate they were given by those, yes, well-informed voters.

Dr. Roland Alcock, Sooke Chapter, Dogwood Initiative

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We asked: How do you handle your kitchen scraps?

We just put it in the scrap bin.

We keep it in a wooden box in our back yard.

I put it into a special green containers that’s got a filter on top to stop the odours. I add lime too to keep the bears away. They don’t like lime.

I put it in a box outside, never inside the house.

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More squeaks Thank you for rating - or so I’m assuming since you didn’t cite us by name - Transition Sooke among this town’s “squeaky wheels” in your Feb. 4 editorial. That’s quite an honour, especially coming from what in my experience has long been Sooke’s squeakiest of wheels, namely your editorial writer(s).

I’m not so sure we merit being labelled “a force to be reckoned with,” however. We simply utilized the District of Sooke’s delegation process - available to any and every citizen or organization - to invite council to consider a ballot question on an issue of broad public concern.

In the final analysis, 2,618 Sookies said ‘yes’ to opposing increased oil tanker traffic in B.C. coastal waters. It’s regrettable that Councillor Reay waited until she was re-elected to raise talking points that might have generated a spirited debate prior to the vote, but bravo nonetheless for this successful example of local democracy in action. Much respect as well to Mayor Tait’s new administration for promptly crafting a strong new resolution that will take the plebiscite result forward to higher levels of government.

Now that the news cycle on this story has ended for now, we invite the Sooke News Mirror to dedicate

some column inches to our Open Space report.

It captures a visionary yet practical vision of Sooke’s potential future in such areas as health and social services, the local economy, food security, energy independence, emergency response and collaboration with the T’Sou-ke First Nation. More than three dozen engaged residents participated, including Mayor Tait and councillors Parkinson, Pearson and Reay.

Please google “Transition Sooke Open Space” to see the report in full.

Jeff Bateman President, Transition Sooke

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beach?

As a resident of Ella Road, I love to take my dog to the beach, but the last time I ventured down the path I had to step over dog excrement.

I clean up after my dog, why can’t you!

This path is now getting to be more like Whiffin Spit every day, soon you won’t be able to get to the beach.

Thank you to all you dog lovers who leave the poop in someone else’s back yard, one day I will follow you home and drop my pants and leave my feces in your yard! (we all know that won’t hap-

pen). Just think about what your doing, the school has field trips down to the beach, God forbid that it’s your kid that falls face first in the poop that you left!.

Karma is, as they say, a b$&@$. Thanks for your time.

Dave Gartley Sooke

Reflective markers are life savers Re: Highway 14 (West Coast Road) Km signage Many thanks to the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the newly installed highway mileage markers on West Coast Road between Sooke and Port Renfrew. These reflective markers installed every five kilometres will allow residents and motorists to more accurately describe to 9.1.1. the location of any emergency incidents along this busy rural highway.

Time is always of the essence for any fire or medical first response to an emergency incident; and the newly installed markers substantially increase the ability of witnesses to more accurately guide the fire department to the location of the emergency.

Hopefully you will

never witness a serious motor vehicle accident or urgent medical emergency; but if you are driving along West Coast Road, just be aware of the reflective numbered markers so that you know where you are along the highway in the event you need to call 9.1.1. and need to tell them the location of an emergency.

Knowing where you are will not only help the fire department respond as quickly as possible - you could also save a life.

Marty Gilbertson Fire Chief Shirley Volunteer Fire Department

Wolf cull defended I’m having a problem with the mind-set of the “our view” editorials. Last week’s editorial suggested that being reasonable and informed should be the intent of every councillor, but to follow the lemmings off the cliff if that is what they, the voters want. The previous week’s editorial that “wolves aren’t the problem” is an exercise in what my Grade 11 teacher called pablum puking. Simply regurgitate anything you have read or seen and report it as fact.

I falsely assumed that as media/journalism professionals there may be some research

or fact checking done when one reports or writes editorials for publication, especially in public newspapers.

For the writer to base an editorial on something they watched on facecrack (how wolves change rivers) is an affront to readership. What happened to checking sources and other views? I’m sure Yellowstone’s park managers were happy to read that their park was a virtual wasteland before the introduction of wolves. There is no science behind the propaganda of “ how wolves change rivers” because it was meant to be propaganda.

If wolves are so beneficial why aren’t we dropping them in Sooke and Victoria so the wolves can properly deal with the deer and rabbit problems?

As a sideline, they’ll fix Ayum creek, the Gorge and all the streams that used to have salmon in them and put a dent into homelessness and the bear population.

It is all the fashion to blame humans. Fact is, the little smoky caribou

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herd is now recovering thanks to the wolf cull and there are no other reasonable choices left for other herds short term. As the late great crier of “wolf” Farley Mowat said, don’t let the facts interfere with the truth.

Greg Klem Port Renfrew

Booms are unnerving I don’t agree very often with Helene Harrison but indeed, you have to hear the boom she is talking about to get the shivers up the spine that it evokes.

It sounds like an underground nuclear test must sound like: it is a lot like a construction site blast but way, way bigger and a lot farther away. It may be a quarry blast somewhere; it’s not a sonic boom.

It is very unnerving and spooky to hear and I can well understand Helene’s concern.

Anyone who has hear it will attest to its strangeness. Anyone who hasn’t heard it will simply brush it off

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voluntary. They might be surprised at the response without adding that little extra pressure for those who are less fortunate.

I like to support local business, but the way SDL has handled this so far sure makes it difficult.

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as “probably exaggerated.” Believe me, no exaggeration is needed.

I was severely spooked when I hear it, and I only even heard it once early in the morning.

Hope you discover what it is Helene.

N.E. MacNab Shirley

Donation should be voluntary

Re: Pink cart program explained by SDL, February 4, 2015 Always enjoyed a good explanation that sounds more like an exercise in public relations.

What Mr. Winter fails to explain is if the price was going to be $7.95 “regardless” then why is SDL 60 per cent more expensive then the competitor who provides two totes (inside and outside) free of charge and how can SDL now afford the $2 for charity.

In addition he does not explain whether SDL

will use these monies for a taxable donation and what transparent process will be put in place to ensure the fine people of Sooke that their money was actually donated in full.

I found his comment “Yes! It is the people that will make this program, not us. We just came up with the concept” a interesting turn of phrase implying choice.

In their lengthy debates I am also curious as to whether they discussed any potential unintended consequences. For example the less fortunate in Sooke now have to find an additional $10 per year to pay for kitchen scraps and involuntary donations. I’m sure this might not seem like much to many but for those living at or below the poverty line it does add additional stress.

So if SDL is extremely proud of the people of Sooke and feel they are the best customers in the world, they should consider making this $2 donation

email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca

NOTICE OF SEWER PARCEL TAX ROLL

Wayne McTaggart Sooke

In accordance with section 208 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the District of Sooke Sewer Parcel Tax Roll is available for inspection at the municipal hall during its regular office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm commencing February 11th, 2015 to February 28th, 2015.

Don’t fly a tattered flag

A person who owns a parcel included on the parcel tax roll may request an amendment based on one or more of the following:

Small beef but it stands out.

I notice more and more as I drive around town that people, and institutions, seem content to fly our national flag until barely the grommets and halyard are left.

Hopefully I’m not alone in thinking that a clean, un-faded, untattered flag is the only one to fly. So, here’s thanks to Linda at Sooke Home Hardware for giving me a great discount on a new flag for EMCS. And to Pat Swinburnson, principal at Edward Milne for hoisting a crisp, vibrant

• there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed (section 205(1) Community Charter) A request by the property owner for an amendment must be submitted in writing to the District of Sooke on or before February 28th, 2015. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel considers the requests.

Michael Dillabaugh, CA Director of Finance

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At the Sooke Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.,Hands-on activities for ages 18-36 months. Register at 250642-3022.

ADUlt WAlKING GrOUP SEAPARC 10-11 a.m.

Registration required. 250642-8000. rOYAl CANADIAN leGION CRIBBAGE 7 P.M. BINGO Sr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community Hall BABYtIMe On the first Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. Sooke Library. sCreeNING MAMMOGrAPHY Sooke Health Unit, 6672 Wadams Way, call 1-800-663-9203 for an appointment.

Fri Feb 20ital

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. sACreD CHANt CIrCle 7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre.

6750 West Coast Road.

WOMeN’s CANCer sUPPOrt sOCIetY Welcomes members and newcomers to AGM and potluck, 6-8:30 p.m.

Harbourside Cohousing, 6669 Horne Rd.

Sat Feb 21 rOYAl CANADIAN leGION

Meat draw 3 p.m. trANsItION sOOKe AGM Little Vienna Bakery, AGM 6:45 p.m., video on spring cleaning and detox.

COFFeeHOUse Steve Palmer, 9 p.m. Holy Trinity.

Sun Feb 22YA

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

Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. All ages are welcome.

Directory: Where to find what Child, Youth & Family Centre: 6672 Wadams Way 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 Sooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662 Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.

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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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Family Medical Clinic.

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Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register CO-DePeNDeNts ANONYMOUs 7:15 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.

Wed Feb 25 WAlKING GrOUP

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.

Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m.

NAsCAr POOl Meet and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m. eAst sOOKe seNIOrs Meet for lunch between 12-2 p.m. at the East Sooke Firehall, free, everyone welcome. Info: June at 250-642-0758.

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new Maple Leaf to welcome the school day.

It’s a subtle thing but subtly positive. Now if we can just mandate that public clocks tell the correct time.

Al Wickheim Sooke

Adhere to procedures Open letter to council: On Feb. 10, at the opening of the council meeting some folks were told, by a highly experienced councillor as he presented himself, that they could speak during public question and comment period.

This is always announced for folks to come forward to speak on anything in the agenda package, the reason being, that the public may have more information to impart to council prior to their decisions made during council meeting. This is only for items on the agenda as council members may not be familiar or have infor-

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mation on a subject brought forward not on the agenda.

The time to bring forward something, not on the agenda, is at the end of the meeting so if council considers that it needs further information or if they want to pursue an issue, they can ask staff for further information so that they may be informed.

There is also an opportunity for a group or one person to contact the corporate secretary to be a delegation and bring forward an issue, which again, council will decide if they want further information and if they want to pursue the issue.

The public question and answer period is limited to two minutes each to a total of 10 minutes. I understand that there was approx.

45 minutes taken up in this time by a group which should have been a delegation, limited to five minutes, after approval from the

corporate secretary or they could have spoken after the meeting.

These are council’s own procedures and should be adhered to, a seasoned politician,should not be giving wrong advice to citizens and wasting staff and council time.

All council should be aware of these procedures and called a point of order. Respectfully, Ellen Lewers Sooke

Work before or after rush hour No respect. That is what we, the Sooke commuters, seem to be getting these days.

I was part of the unfortunate masses snailing themselves home while a planned hydro pole maintenance/replacement job was being done. Come on — you

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mean to tell me that those intelligent people could not do this job early in the morning or finish up by 3 p.m. at least so that all the traffic going home at night would not be so brutally impacted.

Maybe, God forbid, this job could even be done at night. And to make matters worse the traffic specialist (?) was letting all the vehicle traffic going back into Colwood through before allowing a dozen or so of the cars crawling back home through, I tried to politely ask her to rethink her system as it wasn’t making any sense but she rudely told me to keep on moving. I told her that was what I had been trying to do for the last hour.

Come on people, it’s bad enough that for every traffic accident and vehicle breakdown we are trapped for hours on the one-way in and out of Sooke, but for a planned job like this there is no need to put the Sooke com-

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muters hostage to your schedule. Who okays this stuff? Who is in charge of hiring these people and agreeing that work of this nature happen when rush hour traffic is so impacted. I thought a new vision at least included a smart vision.

I suppose the only good thing to happen was that the local liquor store seemed to be getting a lot of people stopping in to drown their sorrow before finally arriving home.

Stop this ridiculous misuse of our precious time. We pay taxes just like any other community but I doubt that this would have been tolerated in any other but our’s. And why is that?

Do we not deserve to be treated fairly just as all others?

Linda Bessont Sooke

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Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC Monday, March 2, 2015 starting at 7pm

To consider adoption of an amendment to Bylaw No. 2040: Bylaw No. 3973 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 122, 2014”.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 3973 is to amend the Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, Bylaw No. 2040, by amending Section 3.10 to include a missing rural residential zone, by amending the secondary suite and detached accessory suite regulations to prohibit a building strata and by clarifying the definition of floor area.

The actual Bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3973 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday to March 2, 2015, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf.

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

Written submissions should be received no later than noon on March 2, 2015 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing.

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

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Clean up help wanted

Notice of

From a reader: While walking on the estuary I found a whole bunch of junk that somebody rolled down the hill.

From an edible landscaping point of view the cattails and the skunk cabbage in the estuary are awesome.

I heard that bad news sells better, so I hope this news will help your business.

Does anybody want to get together with me and find a better use for those tires?

I have more to learn about estuaries. I saw something that looked like oil floating on top of the water. Is that natural or the result of someone’s carelessness?

You can find my contact info at: eeLandscaping. blogspot.com

Annual Water Main Cleaning Western Communities A water main cleaning program will be carried out in various areas of Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Metchosin, Sooke, and East Sooke between October 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015.

Flower Count adds contest to annual event number of blooms counted was in 2010 at 21 billion flowers.

For more information, and a guide on

how to count blossoms, go online to flowercount.com.

Short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water can be expected. Commercial establishments such as laundromats and beauty salons will receive advance warning of flushing in their vicinity. If you require such notification, please contact CRD Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, at 250.474.9619.

In no case can responsibility be accepted for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water.

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From left, Frank Bouree, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Chairman; Paul Nursey, Tourism Victoria CEO; Oliver Somner, Associate Publisher Black Press, Greater Victoria; Lacey Sheardown, UsedVictoria.com Director Marketing; Roy Mckenzie, CHEK TV General Manager; Lisa Marshall, Ocean 98.5; Michael Forbes, Ocean 98.5; and Don Landels, Ocean 98.5 General Manager pose with blossoming cherry tree in Beacon Hill Park to help promote Victoria’s annual flower count.

Andrea Peacock Black Press

Blue skies, blossoming buds and warmer weather are signs of an early spring in Victoria, while much of Canada is still deep in winter.

To highlight the region’s unique climate, Tourism Victoria is hosting the 39th annual Victoria Flower Count from March 5 to 11.

“It’s a Greater Victoria tradition to celebrate the arrival of spring,” said Paul Nursey, CEO of Tour-

ism Victoria. “We just think our climate and garden tourism is a differentiator for Greater Victoria when the rest of Canada is shivering.”

Community members from the 13 municipalities who count flowers will have their numbers attributed to their community specifically and for the overall total.

In conjunction with the flower count, UsedVictoria.com, owned by Black Press, is holding a special contest as a sponsor of the event.

“For every day that flower count is on, we are going to hide five flower ads on our site,” said Lacey Sheardown, director of marketing.

They can be in any category on UsedVictoria. com.

Once a flower ad is found, people are asked to click on it, then share it on Twitter using the share button. This will count as an entry into the contest for a daily prize.

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Wednesday Feb. 18

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Mexican Grown

Baby or Shanghai Bok Choy 1.94 per kg

88

¢

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Outside Round Oven Roast

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4

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Edamame or Spinach 300-500gr

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5000

6

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900gr

680ml

Pasta

Danone

Activia Probiotic Yogurt 650gr

Thick & Zesty Sauce

2

99

Patty Shells 300gr

7500

10

341ml

for

3000 Heinz

Beans

4$

5$

Welch's

Grape Cocktail

Primo

for

Saputo

Tomatoes

Mozzarellissima

796ml

Pizza Mozzarella,340gr

Primo

5

Danone

Oikos Greek Yogurt 500gr, 4x100gr

Beans or Chick Peas

2$

540ml

796ml

2000

for

Heinz

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Squeeze Mustard 375ml

2500

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5

3

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5

Activia Probiotic Yogurt 8x100gr

3

7

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13.20 per kg

PER

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3

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375gr

450gr

Bacon

Grimm’s

Sizzlin’ Smokies

4

450gr

Wieners

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Naturally Smoked Sausage 375gr

99

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Pepperoni

4

3

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6

450gr

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5

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5

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3$

24x500ml

for

Kraft

Stove Top Stuffing Mix 120gr

4

99

¢

Kraft

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Shake ’n Bake Coating Mix

Canned Vegetables Selected, 341-398ml

140-184gr

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Peanut Butter 750gr

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Maramlade 375ml

5000

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Hershey's

Chocolates

Sparklers or 100% Juice 12x340-355ml

3000

175-200gr

Demineralized Treated Water

3

285ml

Potatoes

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Aquafina

99

Heinz

Seafood Sauce

Idahoan

Kraft

Dole

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4

99 Plus Applicable Fees

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5

2$ for

4

4$ for

5

Selected, 200-290gr

3000

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1.8kg

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Clover Leaf

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3

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4

2

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5

400ml

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5

for

A VALUE OF

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470-600gr

3

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Kraft

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2593

regular price

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5

MJB

$

10

2$

Kraft

Peanut Butter

3

Jam

1kg

Thai Sweet Chili or Spring Roll Sauce

99

2$ for

5

6

¢

Asian Family

Taipan

Rice Noodles

Sauce

250gr

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Family Classic Frozen Dessert

500ml

4

3$

350ml

for

5

3$ for

5

Purex

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

2$ for

2

for

5

9

325-350gr

3

4

for

Asian Family

6’s

100’s

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5

Panko

5

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5

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Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Napkins

5

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300gr

White Swan

99

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SpongeTowels

Paper Towels

99

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Ultimate Cookies

99

24’s

4$

5

99

1.66lt

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88

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280ml

Scotties

3$

88

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1kg

Whole young Corn

¢

Asian Family

Noodles

Facial Tissue

204gr

for

Taipan 397gr

Gong De Lin

2$

Taipan

88

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Vegetarian Spring Rolls

483ml

Quaker

$

Tropic Isle

¢

Rice

Chinese New Year “Year of The Sheep” Soya Sauce

for

10

New Quaker Products Inside

Selected, 156-187gr

5$

7

BUNDLE OF

227ml

4$ Organic Broth

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Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars

Harvest Crunch Granola Bars

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Coconut Milk

Water Chestnuts or Bamboo Shoots

750ml-1lt

for

$

$

Mayonmaise

Tomato Ketchup

Selected,170gr

5

99

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Heinz

Flaked or Chunked Light Tuna in Water

2

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3$ for

5

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Soft Margarine

414ml

1.8kg

500gr

4

99

4

Clover Leaf

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5

Pacific Foods

2$ for

Pacific Foods

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7

1lt

946ml-1lt

5

2$ for

3

99

Texana

China Lily

4

2

99

5

400ml

398ml

5

for

A VALUE OF

$

Quaker

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal Family Size 594-776gr

470-600gr

3

99

Kraft

Classic Roast Fine Grind Coffee

2593

regular price

Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal

5

MJB

$

10

2$

Kraft

Peanut Butter

3

Jam

1kg

Thai Sweet Chili or Spring Roll Sauce

99

2$ for

5

6

¢

Asian Family

Taipan

Rice Noodles

Sauce

250gr

Breyers

Family Classic Frozen Dessert

500ml

4

3$

350ml

for

5

3$ for

5

Purex

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

2$ for

2

for

5

9

325-350gr

3

4

for

Asian Family

6’s

100’s

Japanese Style Breading 150gr

5

Panko

5

4$ for

5

3$

2$

for

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Napkins

5

99

300gr

White Swan

99

Dare

Viva Puffs

SpongeTowels

Paper Towels

99

Dare

Ultimate Cookies

99

24’s

4$

5

99

1.66lt

Feb. 14 - 22 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

94-126’s

for

88

99

280ml

Scotties

3$

88

99

1kg

Whole young Corn

¢

Asian Family

Noodles

Facial Tissue

204gr

for

Taipan 397gr

Gong De Lin

2$

Taipan

88

Selected, 907gr, 2lb or 2kg

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

483ml

Quaker

$

Tropic Isle

¢

Rice

Chinese New Year “Year of The Sheep” Soya Sauce

for

10

New Quaker Products Inside

Selected, 156-187gr

5$

7

BUNDLE OF

227ml

4$ Organic Broth

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Bundle Bag

175gr

A $100 Quality Foods Gift Card!

WIN

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Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars

Harvest Crunch Granola Bars

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

10

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Water Chestnuts or Bamboo Shoots

750ml-1lt

for

$

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Mayonmaise

Tomato Ketchup

Selected,170gr

5

99

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Flaked or Chunked Light Tuna in Water

2

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25 ¢

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69 per 100gr

Medium

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San Daniele

Mortadella Sausage

1

99 per 100gr

Salad

Salad

10,000

2

per 100gr

Arm & Hammer

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3

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$

69 per 100gr

2 99 1 99 2 49

Available at Select Stores

99

1

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2

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Canadian

99 per 100gr

Air Effects

2

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Belle Cream Brie

Snapper Fillets

Fabric Refresher 800ml

Alexis De Portneuf

1

275gr

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Breaded Fish 580-615gr

5

99

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1 49

Spring Roll

per 100gr

29

Fresh

per 100gr

Ling Cod Fillets

2

69 per 100gr

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per 100gr

Triple Cream

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Febreze

Swiss

5

Dinner for Three

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Febreze

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Machine Peeled Shrimp

1

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6oz Sockeye Salmon Portion

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2

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6

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Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Soft Jubes 200gr

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Organic Hard Candies

1

1

99

Quality Fresh

Hold The Salt Brazil Nuts Natrual, 175gr

Rumble

Nourishing Drink 355ml

2

99

Pudding 624gr

Lowney

Bridge Mix

2$

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Sunrype

4

10” Tortillas

Elevate Me!

Premium 100% Juice

2

Wonder

Bread

Cream Filled Strudel

99

for

5,000

2$ for

2

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Manitoba Harvest

5

2

99

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Rice Crackers Assorted Oriental, 325gr

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Song & Surf:Music at the edge of the world

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Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

What if there was a place - in the middle of winter - where you could congregate and cozy up next to someone to listen live to some fresh-off-the-notepad songs with a nice beer in your hand…

Fortunately, there is.

It’s called Song & Surf; a “boutique-style” festival of music, dance and chillaxation, held every winter for the last seven years on the wild northwest coast of Port Renfrew. This year it was held at the iconic Big Fish Lodge, a small complex right by the beach overlooking the gap between the mountains, the Pacific and, well, infinity.

Before we go on however, it’s worth noting the humble beginnings and spirituality of Song & Surf, because there is something truly etherial about being at a winter music festival at the edge of the world (or civilization, take your pick).

“Nothing was happening here in win-

ter, no cultural event, no venue, nowhere for people to come and experience all the ocean storms, the hiking, everything you can do in winter not just in summertime,” said Rob Stewart, owner of Big Fish Lodge and co-creator of Song & Surf.

Stewart, a musician himself, said giving the opportunity for young artists to perform together and connect in such a unique place was just too hard to resist.

“We wanted to organize something where people can come out in a small group, get a boutique feel to live music, so we’re really humble it caught on,” he said, adding that he wanted people to experience something a little more exclusive than the usual summer festival he co-hosts, Tall Tree.

“You’re getting really high-quality artists in a very intimate venue,” he said. “There are beach fires, a wood-fire hot tub, so it’s action here all day and night.”

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Song & Surf attracted music lovers from all across Southern Vancouver island and beyond. mountainscape as far as the eye can see, long and wide stretch of beaches and campgrounds, as well as the soothing swirls and rolls of the Pacific Ocean.

For an aspiring artist such as Luca Fogale, this is heaven.

“I’m just a big scenery guy, so just the backdrop and to get to play music right by the ocean in the middle of winter, it’s pretty unique for sure,” said Fogale, who played at the Tall Tree summer festival last year.

“Just really good vibes here… it’s as West Coast as it gets.”

No doubt, it’s what equally drew Song & Surf’s co-creator, Mike Hann to Port Renfrew’s natural aura. Hann, a native of Victoria, was travelling with his band, Quoia, when he met Stewart.

“When we started, at that time Port Renfrew was making the transition from being a logging town to a sort of fishing/ecotourism destination,” Hann said.

“The event really helps introduce people to the

area because it encourages them to go out and explore, go on little spirit quests.”

Unlike Tall Tree, which runs every year in June, Hann notes Song & Surf has a completely different vibe— more low-tune and relaxing, yet positive and warm; much like a hot cup of cocoa.

“We’re really selective with the kind of people and music we book; we look at who they are, because the people who come out to these events are really positive, active,

good people — so we try to book acts that cater to that,” Hann said.

The lineup of musicians, which was split between a day and a night section of the event, offered a rich variety of genres, from indie rock, trance, alternative to jazz and the blues.

Among the evening performers was popular Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald, who has been touring through Canada for the last little while.

“I’m searching, build-

ing a bit of a career you just can’t build in one place - you just see what sticks, and Canada sticks for me,” Grunwald said, adding this was his first time to Port Renfrew. “The people here, they know how to roll. I love it!”

And good news is, Song & Surf is not going away; if anything, Hann says, it’s only going to get bigger and bigger.

“This year we’re seeing the community get more and more involved,” he said, referring to the group’s latest community initiatives, the Make Music Now program that encourages and musically trains youth in the Port Renfrew area.

“It’s igniting this passion for music all around to go along with what’s happening here, so that’s fantastic,” Hann said.

Missed Song & Surf this year? No worries; you can catch the Tall Tree music festival this summer from the 26 to 28 of June.

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Legendary Canadian musician Fred Eaglesmith to perform Fred Eaglesmith’s gravelly voice speaks of a life lived. The titles of his songs; Codeine, Crashin’ & Burnin’, Alcohol and Pills and Careless all point to a man who has had a life full of wild adventures, rural life, loss, quirky characters and machines.

On February 26, the Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show will arrive in Sooke in a 1990 Bluebird touring bus and will be performing at EMCS at 7:30 p.m.

If labels had to be put on his music, at 58 years old, Frederick John Elgersma, known by the stage name Fred Eaglesmith, is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter.

His music is called “alternative” country because of the influences of other musical genres, like folk, bluegrass, rockabilly or even punk. Eaglesmith’s music is gritty and down to earth. His songs are written from experience and are

more like short stories of a life lived hard. All 20 of his albums have consistently evoked critical raves. His releases consistently hit the upper reaches of the Americana charts, and he’s the only Canadian to ever write a No. 1 bluegrass hit.

The heart of rock and roll is alive and well with Fred Eaglesmith’s 20th album, Tambourine. Fusing together all of Fred’s past influences, the result is pure rock ‘n ‘roll reminiscent of 1966.

“When I put the songs together for Tambourine, I was thinking about the days when there were five push buttons on an automobile radio,” Eaglesmith explains. “Everyone was listening to AM stations and, at any given time, one of those five buttons was playing a song worth listening to. The album is a walk through the garden of rock ‘n’ roll.

The music’s roots are firmly dug in the mid-

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Canadian singer and songwriter Fred Eaglesmith heads to Sooke on his cross country tour. to-late 60s. The primary essence is 1966 – the year that gave us Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde and Question Mark & the Mysterians.”

Eaglesmith was one of nine children raised by a farming family in rural Southern Ontario.

He left the family farm at the age of 15

Steven Palmer: Folksinging road survivor It’s time once again for the Sooke Folk Music Society’s monthly coffee house.

This Saturday evening, February 21, sees the return of Steve Palmer to our stage. It’s been a while since Steve has been with us and it’s a real pleasure to welcome him back.

Raised on gospel, country and the blues, the old time influences on a young prairie picker with a love of Doc Watson made him a good fit for psychedelic folk-rock bands. He was touring and playing support for most of the big name suspects during the ‘60s UK invasion. Then more steady dues were paid as guitarist-for-hire in country bands working the rural Alberta bar scene.

He started using his voice only in the ‘80s, when he’d picked some West Coast time to study music a bit more formally. But it wasn’t ‘til he returned home to care for his mother that he found personal respite and freedom in becoming a solo performer.

Originally from Edmonton, Alberta Palmer is now based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (“The most Canadian of all cities,” Peter Gzowski). He travels a troubadour circuit

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Travelling troubadour to perform for the Sooke Folk Music Society on Saturday, February 21 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. around Western Canada and the Northwestern U.S. In 2003 Palmer recorded his first original album, the country influenced From Here To Nashville. That lead to performing his own concerts. While living on Vancouver Island he then recorded Roots and Strings and Morning Road — two albums of Original and Traditional folk featuring Pallmer on acoustic

guitar and vocals with super guest pickers John Reischman and Nick Hornbuckle sitting in. These albums opened up his Western Canadian touring. In 2014 Palmer released his fourth album Prairie Airs and that led to even more Western Canadian touring and his first Maritime and Ontario concerts.

“I’ve been pickin’ and singin’ and writin’ songs for a long time

now, but these last few years have been the most fun of all” said Palmer. “My biggest acoustic guitar influences are Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Maybelle Carter, and Tony Rice.

My songwriting style is a little more varied — Lightfoot, Ian Tyson, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan are heavy influences.”

Sometimes compared to Hoyt Axton, Leonard Cohen, or John Prine, the echoes of Doc Watson remain clear on his albums, Prairie Airs, Roots and Strings and Morning Road.

Forty years as a traveling musician is a lot of road, and Palmer is still playing and still touring. He has grown enough to sing about life and simple pleasures with all the unhurried authority of a quiet and simple folksinging road-survivor.

So be sure to join us this Saturday evening, February 21 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Murray Road for a great night of music with this travelling troubadour.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30 with Steve Palmer hitting the stage at 9.

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to become an itinerant troubadour.

His life story, in fact, could be the subject of one of his songs. Fred has such a deft touch

for finding the literary significance within the lives of seemingly common people, rendering their tales, thoughts and feelings into songs with profound humanity and sensitivity. On stage Fred is a sharp raconteur between songs with tales and observations as keen and compelling as his songs. The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam show also features opening songs by Tif Ginn and includes Kori Heppner on drums, Justine Fischer on bass, and Matty Simpson on everything else.

A typical Fred Eaglesmith show includes his music set between several lengthy betweensong comic monologues by Eaglesmith.

His fans are known as “Fredheads”, a nod to deadheads, who followed The Grateful Dead.

In 2010, Eaglesmith was featured on the Late Show with David Letterman as the musical guest. He performed

Careless from the album Cha Cha Cha. Tickets online h t t p : / / w w w. e v e n t brite.ca/e/the-fredeaglesmith-show-tickets-8661569989 and in Sooke at Shoppers Drug Mart and Stick in the Mud Coffee Shop.

Proceeds got to the Sooke Crisis Centre and the Edward Milne Community School Society.

BTW: the Traveling Steam show folks travel in a 1990 Bluebird tour bus converted to run on recycled vegetable oil so if anyone knows of a good source of vegetable oil for the bus please email melgersma@earthlink.net With files from Bobbie Blue (http://fredeaglesmith.com/ ) The Edward Milne community school theatre is located at 6218 Sooke Road.

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Guest speaker at monthly Sooke Garden Club meeting

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recently had a phone conversation with Gordon MacKay about his upcoming talk at the Sooke Garden Club.

The presentation is titled Alpines in Rock, Wood & Crevice Gardens, but I wanted (make that needed) a bit more information to share with readers.

It wasn’t until I hung up, however, that I realized that I had actually never heard the term ‘crevice garden.’

A crevice garden, I soon learned from Mentor Google, is a special kind of rock garden. It can be as large or as small as desired; it can even be constructed in a trough or some other type of container. Put simply, the idea is to build a raised bed by arranging rocks closely together in a vertical pattern, thereby creating lots of narrow cracks and crevices.

Small alpine plants are then planted in the crevices and allowed to spread and cascade over the rocks. Crevice gardens are apparently quite common in Europe, less so in North America. Yet they seem a harmonious fit for this area, given our topog-

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Primula scotica grows in the wild only in Northern Scotland. Found in Caithness, Sutherland and the Orkney Islands, this plant is very dear to Gordon MacKay’s heart. raphy, and can be seen occurring naturally all over the Island.

My brief chat with Gordon led me to conclude that the title of his presentation is, as titles often are, a bit too limiting. It might be more accurate to say that he is going to talk broadly about rock, woodland and crevice gardening, whether on a large or small scale, and cultivating plants that can thrive in these diverse settings. More specifically, he will discuss the advantages of crevice gardens, the kinds of plants to choose for them, and where/how to place those plants.

He will also address some of the do’s and don’ts of rock gardening more generally, including building, siting and planting. And, yes, he will be talking about plants: alpines and dwarf shrubs (including conifers) that give structure, colour and texture to these types of gardens.

Finally, he intends to do some myth busting about certain plants and offer insights into

propagation and cultivation.

Gordon MacKay hails from Scotland, where he earned top honours at the renowned Threave School of Gardening and later specialized in hardy nursery stock production at Pershore College of Horticulture.

In 1994, he was asked to come to Vancouver Island for a year to help set up and establish a specialty plant nursery. He is still here, running Alba Plants in Cowichan Bay, and still keen on developing and extending the range of plants, which he grows without harmful pesticides. He is also part of the therapeutic horticulture team at Providence Farm and a horticulture instructor at Camosun College.

Join us on Wednesday, February 26, 7:00 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church on Townsend Road.

New members are always welcome (annual fee: $15).

This month’s meeting also features a seed exchange and a parlour show.

Questions?

Visit our website at sookegardenclub.ca, email s o o k e g a rd e n c l u b @ yahoo.ca, or phone Rose at 250-642-5509.

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The Sooke Garden Club was established in 1971 as a means for residents of the Sooke Region to come together to share experiences, learn from experts, and enjoy the

camaraderie and benefits to be derived from a common interest in gardening and horticulture. In turn, the club contributes to the community through monetary donations, gardening-related volunteer work/support,

The Pastor's Pen Many of my acquaintances complain that life in the churches is dull and boring so today I plan to walk us through at least some of the church year in St. Rose. I am sorry to have to take such a narrow base but I have too little knowledge to delve into any of the others.

Our year begins at the end of November with the first Sunday of advent, a four week waiting time, a time of anticipation, of joy and hope for the coming of a savior.

Advent should also be an important part of our lives as we look to our own future in the same fashion. Further to this on the last Sunday of advent we honour a young woman who said yes to God’s call to be the mother of Jesus. How are we at saying yes to awkward requests? Next the great feast of Christmas, which, unfortunately we have allowed the market place to confiscate but we are still hanging in there! We also have a Sunday that centers on the family which tries to involve all of us and which leads us to a liturgy dedicated to Mary the mother of god which encourages us to be God – bearers.

Enough for now, God willing there may be another glimpse of life in the church in eighteen weeks. (Of waiting with anticipation joy & hope?)

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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

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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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Margaret Beatrice Flett July 17th 1924 to February 10th /15 Margaret passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 10th in her 90 years. at Victoria General Hospital.

Born July 17th 1924 in Hamilton Ontario, to parents George and Ethel Dyson. Margaret met the love of her life, Morris Robert Flett , they married on July 24th 1948. Together they built their home in Aldershot Ontario, where they raised 2 children and lived for 48yrs before moving to Sooke British Columbia where they made it home for the last 17 years.

Margaret is survived by her Son Matthew (Ali) of Creamore Ontario; her daughter Maureen Hodgson (Dan) of Sooke BC, dear friends Karen and Ken Longland, nephew Caron Dyson, nieces and other relatives.

She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her family, neighbours, a multitude of friends and acquaintances.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband Morris, parents George and Ethel Dyson of Hamilton, brothers George and Carson also of Hamilton.

Margaret’s love of life included gardening, knitting, spending time with family and friends. In her early years of moving to Sooke, Margaret was an active member of Mother Union, Sooke Quilting Guild and volunteered with various other groups. Margaret kindness, quick wit , sense of humor and kindness will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Her Family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Victoria General Hospital and the care givers from Beacon Community Services for their care and compassion over the past weeks and year.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held February 22nd 2015 at her home, 6722 Eakin RD in Sooke from 1pm to 4pm. Come share a cup of tea from her favorite tea cups, tell a story or share memories with her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stoke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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JOHN RUSSELL HAUGLAND It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved John on February 10, 2015.

John was born to James and Bonnie Haugland January 12, 1965, in Prince George.

He leaves his loving wife Melanie, his son Jordan, and daughter Jillian. He also leaves behind his mom Bonnie Woodside, sisters Sherry (Reid) Godfrey, Tracy Haugland, gramma Jeannette Doucette, mother in law Lynda Rose, brother in law Dave Rose, nephew Sterling Godfrey, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Predeceased by his father James Haugland, Woody Woodside, Barry Allen, Sterling Haugland, Marc Doucette, Jim Rose, Ken and Hazel Shepherd.

John was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. His family was the most important thing to him and his mission in life was to be sure that everyone around him was taken care of.

His spontaneity and fun nature inspired adventurous activities with Jordan, Jillian and friends. John lived his life with integrity in both his personal and business life. He was an ardent supporter of Habitat for Humanity and had hoped to take his family somewhere in the world to support the building of a home for people less fortunate.

John’s loyalty, kindness and generosity was endless. He was always there. He leaves behind a void in the fabric of his family, friends,and everyone who knew him.

Celebration of John’s Life will be held at: The Church of the Advent 510 Mount View Avenue, Colwood, BC Feb. 19, 2015 at 1:00pm Thursday, reception to follow.

If you wish to remember John a donation to Habitat for Humanity would be greatly appreciated.

On-line condolences can be made at carefuneral.com A donation fund for the family has been set up at http://west-mont.ca/haugland

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Business: Sense of community is what made a difference for local pharmacy

Peoples Drug Mart celebrates 25 years

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It’s just a few days over 25 years ago when Ron Kumar rolled into Sooke to take over operation of Peoples Drug Mart. He hasn’t regretted that decision and continues to be enjoy the community and his place in it.

It all started out when he was working in a convenience store and he found he enjoyed the customer service aspect and he then applied the science to it.

“I made that decision in Grade 11,” he said.

Kumar grew up in Vancouver and his first job as a pharmacist was in Duncan where he stayed for two years before deciding to come to Sooke.

He managed the drug store for awhile before he bought it.

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Ron Kumar is surrounded by his staff, on the left is Courtney Rodd, on the right Debbie Sullivan and Patty Tomiyama. saw Sooke as a growing community and saw the need for a second drug store,” said Kumar. “I think I always wanted to maintain the idea of a small town pharmacy, to make a difference. It’s not just a job, it’s being part of the community. I can contribute and make a difference.”

Being a part of the community is important to Kumar and that is the rewarding part for him.

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is a little different than other drugstores in that Kumar took training in compounding medications.

“It is specialized in the sense that you are making it from scratch like in the old days. It’s value-added but it is a niche market.”

In that niche market, Kumar makes a lot of veterinarian medications.

What does the next 25 years hold for Ron Kumar?

“Probably take care

of things on my bucket list,” he said. Motorcycling was mentioned.

But above all Kumar said the reason he is here is because of the rest of the staff at Peoples.

“It’s the side of the mountain that sustains life. The team has been great, it’s not about me, it’s about the front line people. Sooke is an amazing community I’m so glad I ended up here.”

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The Year of the Sheep/ Goat begins on February 19, 2015 and lasts to February 7, 2016.

In Chinese astrology, each year (starting from Chinese New Year) is associated with an animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle. For example 2015 is a year of the Goat/Sheep.

Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese calendar.

Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the “Lunar New Year”.

Chinese New Year is centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors.

Chinese New Year is considered a major holiday for the Chinese and has had influence on the lunar new year celebrations of its geographic neighbours.

Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese new year vary widely. Often, the evening preceding Chinese New Year’s Day is an occasion for Chinese families to gather for the annual reunion dinner. It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red color papercuts and couplets with popular themes of “good fortune” or “happiness”, “wealth”, and “longevity.”

Other activities include lighting firecrackers and giving money in red paper envelopes.

Just for fun, we have printed some predictions for all of the Chinese zodiac signs. You can find your sign, which is the year of your birth. If you were born in January or February your animal sign may vary depending on the date you were born and when the new year began in the year you were born.

Legend has it that inception of the Chinese zodiac signs began when the Buddha beckoned all the animals to bid him farewell before his departure from the Earth. Only 12 arrived

at his summoning, and so those were given a place of honor in a year being named after each.

(Source: Wikipedia) RAT Rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 In 2015, the overall fortune for those born in the year of the Rat is not very good, the year will be fickle.

Change will be swift and adventures lie ahead. Fortune in career and money will be limited and you will need to work hard to gain a promotion but there will be more opportunities than ever. Be cautious with investments and valuable possessions.

More attention should be paid to your health but health problems are unlikely. Rest and relax and get more exercise. A healthy diet is advised.

In love, the Rat will have a hard time meeting the right one. Lovers and couples need to communicate more.

OX Ox: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1962, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Lots of changes for the Ox this year. Change should be accepted in a positive frame of mind and embrace the change and follow the course of events. Patience will be required as will focus and determination.

Married couples may disagree and be misunderstood, but family life will be protected. Singles may feel lonely if they have no social life.

Unexpected financial losses may occur if care is not taken. Spending should be controlled and expenses kept down. Purchase real estate at the beginning of the year.

Career will be stable and a change should not be made.

Avoid provoking people or institutions.

A healthy diet and exercise is recommended.

Health should be a priority.

TIGER Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 2974, 1986, 1998, 2010 Couples should have more active communication in 2015 to avoid misunderstandings. It may be a suitable time to get married.

Luck is double-ended.

There may be a chance to win a litter for those born in the year of the Tiger, but poor fortune may also happen. Do not lend money, or make large impulsive purchases.

Achievements can be made in your career but it will not be without its difficulties.

Try to relax and avoid

overworking. The harder the Tiger tries the more they will achieve.

RABBIT Rabbit: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 Life will open up for Rabbits in 2015 and they will have smooth romantic lives

and make progress with unexpected help from others.

Singles should take part in more social activities and it will be a good year to get married. Rabbits needs to be calm, tolerant and communicate.

Rabbits will enjoy good overall financial fortune and money management is advised. Avoid impulsive decisions and listen to others’ opinions. Financial luck in the 1,4, 8 and 11 Chinese lunar months.

The work place will see luck. It is an excellent year to launch a new project or business.

Stress-related health issues could come about if the Rabbit does not maintain a healthy diet and more exercise. Use caution around water.

DRAGON Dragon: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 It’s a smooth year for the Dragon in 2015 but one must be discreet and alert. Love may be in the air and married couples will find this a harmonious year. Relationships must be a priority, pay attention and express affection.

Hard work will pay off and fortunes can be made, businesses will flourish and income will increase. Not everyone is trustworthy when it comes to lending money to others.

Careers will have strong luck especially if one has a business partner of the opposite sex. Your talents will be displayed and returns come to those who

work hard. Do not be influenced by emotions.

Health will come to those who are balanced in work and play.

SNAKE Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 Snakes should get out and be more social so as to meet

their love. Relationships may be unstable and communication is important, be careful with criticism.

Married couples could risk extramarital affairs if they don’t care more for each other.

There is a risk of being cheated in financial circumstances if Snakes are not careful.

Avoid spending money you don’t have and control your expenses. Make your money legally and make wise investments.

Your career may stagnate in 2015 and hard work is advised. Maintain good business relationships.

Snakes should be careful with their health and avoid risky sports. Slow down and take it easy. Health is your strongest asset.

HORSE Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 Compared to 2014 the Horse will have a much easier year in the Year of the Sheep. Expect good fortune in all aspects this year.

Single Horses can meet their ideal partners and relationships will deepen in those in love.

Horses will not find their fortune in the stock market this year or in the lotteries.

Incomes will increase and good fortune is to be found, bit lending money is not advised.

Careers and health will be good and challenges will be overcome. As in all things, horses should avoid overwork and stress. Get enough rest and avoid extreme outdoor sports.

SHEEP/GOAT Sheep/Goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 Sheep (Ram or Goat) represents solidarity, harmony and calmness and ranks the eighth position in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Sheep are polite, mild mannered, shy, imaginative, determined and have good taste. On the negative side, they are sometimes pessimistic, unrealistic, shortsighted and slow in behavior.

For those born in the Year of the Sheep, luck is not with them. The Chinese believe a year of one’s birth is unlucky.

Married Sheep will get along fine and singles may find their lifelong love with some help. Preserve what you have.

Financial difficulties can arise for those born in a sheep year. They are advised to be conservative, avoid excess spending and live within their means.

Careers will be full of opportunities for promotions and care should be taken with business partners.

Health is good this year for the Sheep and exercise, good diet and plenty of rest should be encouraged.

MONKEY Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 2015 will be an easier year for the Monkey. Fortunes will increase.

Love is possible but more effort should be made to meet more friends of the opposite sex. Singles should consider a deeper relationship and get engaged or married. Love life will be smooth for the Monkey.

Money and the making of it will be profitable for the Monkey. Money should be shared with partners and one should not keep all the profits for themselves. Protect what you have.

Be cautious of poor health as this could influence your work place.

To avoid poor health, get plenty of exercise and sleep.

ROOSTER Rooster: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 Remain positive in the Year of the Sheep as it could be a challenging year. Roosters may find themselves to be restless.

Romance and love may not prosper as well as one would wish, but this can be aided by spending more time with partners, communicate and be patient.

Be cautious with your money this year and think carefully before making investments or doing business. Savings and planning are appropriate in the

year of the Sheep. Lending money is not advised.

Setbacks may occur in careers and tempers may flare, so it is advised to think more and speak less. Career stability will occur by the end of the year and studying for the future would be advisable.

Relieving stress and getting more exercise is advised. Health setbacks may occur for Roosters or their family, so care should be taken while driving or in extreme sports. Abide by the law.

DOG Dog: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 Fortunes for the Dog will be better than in 2014. Setbacks can occur in most aspect for the Dog. Avoiding quarrels will not be easy and the Dog should be willing to communicate more with their partners and lovers. Patience and tolerance is advised to maintain a good life. Marriage can be a good thing this year and single Dogs may find their true love.

Money can be made this year but Dogs should avoid high risk investments and purchase stable properties instead. Help is there if needed.

Help will also be there in their careers. Stability is there in all ways including lack of promotions and salary. Keep up good relations with co-workers, bosses and people of influence.

Keep your eyes open.

Pay special attention to your physical health this year, eat a healthy diet, exercise and see a doctor if unwell.

PIG Pig: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 Pigs will have a very fortunate year and all things will be positive.

If single, you may meet your true love but you will need to be more social for this to happen. Marriage is possible. Tolerance, communication and understanding is key to a good married life.

Money looks good for the Pig. Profits and increased income are possible. Avoid recklessness with money, some unexpected losses may occur.

Jobs, perfect for the Pig, will surface and salary increases, promotions and expansion are possible. A good year for operating a business.

Work pressure and emotional ups and downs can happen this year. Pigs should avoid strenuous exercise and rest and relax as much as possible.

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Local soprano and son to perform Christ Church Cathedral Lunchtime Recital Series SPEAKE, MUSIC! Melodies for the Cradle Nancy Washeim, Soprano and Jane Edler-Davis, Piano Friday, February 27, 2015 12:15 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral’s 2015 winter lunchtime recital series presents a song recital SPEAKE, MUSIC! Melodies for the Cradle by soprano Nancy Washeim and pianist Jane Edler-Davis.

Vancouver Island audiences have been attracted to performances by the two since Nancy’s move to Sooke over a decade ago. Their remarkable musical collaborations began with mutual love of early music, but soon expanded to include all art song.

Their theme for this Friday lunchtime concert was inspired by anticipation about, and the birth of Jane’s grandson. This led them to compositions by Elgar, Haydn, Schubert, Wolff, Vivaldi and more! The happy result - a captivating musical journey beyond lullabies to explore sleep, dreams, prayer, and diversions leading to sleep. As a delightful bonus, Nancy’s 10-year-old son, treble Andrew Washeim will join his mother in two duets and a solo of his own.

Nancy’s recent performances include Bach’s St. John Passion with the Vancouver Handel Society and Haydn’s Cantilena Pro Adventu with the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio with the Okanagan Festival Singers.

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Grant Hall presents his abilities as a master swimmer.

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You know the saying, you’re as old as you feel? It’s true.

But don’t take our word for it. Take Grant Hall’s word for it; the Sooke-based swimmer and breaker of two Canadian records and two BC records during his four races at the Commonwealth Pool Long Course Meet in Victoria this past January.

Oh, and this is certainly worth noting. He’s 80 years old.

Hall, who turned 80 just last year, took part in the age 80 to 84 men’s competitive swimming races on Jan. 31; just as he began undergoing radiation treatment for a cancer that developed in his neck.

Despite the health challenges however, Hall kept himself fixed towards his goal.

“I have to say, I was surprised with my results,” he said. “When I underwent 20 radiation treatments, I was getting a lot of fatigue afterwards, so I didn’t really expect to set the world on fire,” he said.

No doubt, something must’ve sparked in there. Four days before his competition Grant didn’t even swim, just trying

to maintain his energy levels through the radiation treatment.

“I just wanted to rest up, but funny enough, the night before the meet I slept 12 hours… so I caught up,” he said. “Mind you the BC records were fairly soft compared to what I’d been swimming; the Canadian records were a real push.”

First of the races was the 50 Fly, with a Canadian record to beat of 52 seconds on the dot.

Grant got 51.

“When I found I got 51, that really buzzed me,” he said, noting that during practice in the Sooke pool, he was initially swimming 58 second Flys. In the end, he says, it all came down to having a good night’s sleep.

“It’s the difference between being rested and being tired,” Grant said.

Some of the records were held for 10 years — another was held for as long as 15 years. Even now he’s trying to believe it.

“I was really surprised to see what could come out of this old body,” he said.

Despite swimming competitively for 22 years, Grant wasn’t always a water athlete - in fact, he was more of a running shoes and pavement sort of breed.

“I used to run in marathons, but then my knee went and had to keep looking for good exercises - so I took up swimming and that was the best thing I ever did,” he said. “Running was still fun, but it was always hurting, or sore.”

The Commonwealth Pool Long Course Meet competition - which was comprised of 188 swimmers -started out with the first age group, 20-24, then goes up by a five year age period after that.

“It’s set up in such a way that you’re swimming against people close to your own age,” Grant said. “You’re really going like hell when you’re in the pool in master swimming, but once you’re out of the pool, there’s a lot of joking and teasing so it’s good fun.”

The next swimming meet isn’t until April - a short course (25 meter pool) as opposed to the long course Grant swam (50 meter pool). Ironically, it’s the short course that’s the hardest.

“Short course, they’re a little tougher, because you have more flip turns in that,” he said. “They give you quicker speed off the wall, but it’s much faster and a lot more intense.”

‘Oh, hai there puck!’

Sooke’s Thunderbirds wreaking havoc on Campbell River’s Tyees on Saturday’s hockey game at the SEAPARC. Game ended with a score of 4-2.

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These girls are improving every day and will soon be an unstoppable force if they continue to improve at the rate they are. Peter Jonassen, Manager Continued on page 38...

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U16 girls, gold medal champs Continued from page 37

U14 Girls rocked out another solid game on Tyndall turf vs Saanich.

After a half hour delay due to a B cup game that went into PKs, our girls were pumped to finally get to take the turf. Held their own the entire game with wicked defense line of Georgia (super stopper) Jackson, Speedy Sky Langdon, and U13 Tidalwaver Syd the Kid (Sydney) Cummings.

Another Tidalwaver that takes us all by storm when she plays for us is Britt the S**t (Brittney) Homer who held sweeper position with amazing confidence.

Midfielders “Chalmers” (Emma) and Grace to the B Bishop, Shae (Bulldozer) Yates, Sarah (Lightbright) Lembcke, Addison (Addy) Jarvis and Hannah (HP) Grabove all worked to move the ball tirelessly up to strikers Alex (moves like Jagger) Peters, Faith (Faithy) Knoles and another U13 Tidalwaver, the calm, yet oh so cool, Marin Clarkston.

Saanich scored late in the first half. Wildcats tied it up late in the second from Alex Peters to Faith Knoles for a 1-1 final. GK Ella Dennett

was once again oh so strong throughout the game and you know when your GK says she barely touched the ball in the second half that your team worked their butts off!

U14 girls played Saanich at home again this past weekend and despite dominating in the first half, we just couldn’t get one in the net and lost 2-0.

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LISA CUP finals were held at UVIC this weekend. U14 boys were the first Sooke team to ever win a LISA cup followed by the U16 girls later on in the day. The U14 Boys brought home the gold on Saturday at UVIC, winning the

son crossed the ball in front of the Bays net.

Their goalie tried to clear it but bounced it off one of his teammates for an own-goal.

That was followed up

by Kieran Franklin, who slotted one in from the midst of a scrimmage after a corner kick taken by Max Hadrich.

Sooke clinched the win with their third goal, a well-placed shot made by Simon Herold who beat out the Bays defensive line and found the top corner of the net.

The boys are sitting in third place and looking forward to District Cup playoffs next.

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The Fisher’s Corner: right bait for the right job Fishing for winter Spring salmon has been very consistent in Sooke waters, as is normal for this time of year. Everyone going out is getting salmon (at least a couple) hitting the gear, whether they get landed, as most fishers know is a different story.

Largest Spring I’ve seen come into Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina this winter was caught by “Darcy” at 18lbs just last week.

The action seems to have slowed a bit to where the salmon are biting for a short period of time on the tide change, and little happens the rest of the day.

The popular lures/ baits continue to be anchovy, herring, and hootchies, but spoons were really outperforming the other choices this last couple of weeks.

Small three or four inch erratic acting spoons were bringing on the strikes. Harbour mouth and the Bluffs seem to be the most popular spots, boats are trolling in 100 to 200ft of water with the gear on the bottom.

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Crab fishing in Sooke Harbour continues to be slow; for best results use chicken as bait off the Rotary pier.

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 Huge

LR w/gas FP & DR room opens through French doors to view deck. Gourmet maple kitchen w/ granite counters/brkfst bar & desk, pantry closet & ss appliances.

250-642-3646

Large lot on a quiet no-thru street in the heart of the Westshore.

 Custom Riverstone plan complete

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3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace on main floor.

 Expansive open plan main hard-

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Fully fenced, private and useable back yard.

 Well proportioned bedrooms up

No shortage of parking with double garage, RV parking and tons of extra.

 Backs on to greenspace

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Cristina Staicu

Cheri Sutherland

with unfinished basement

Motivated Seller

 Over 1900 sq feet 4 bdrms/3 baths  Sunny .22 Acre Lot in Sooke Core

wood floors kitchen with island

 Room for separate shop or de-

including large attractive master

Daniela Novosadova

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tached suite

 Perfect set up for Daycare

Marlene Arden

John Vernon

Personal Real Estate Corp.

Oliver Katz

Personal Real Estate

Personal Real Estate Corp.

6’x8’ PORTABLE GREEN HOUSE

209

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DOLOPRIL LIME

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1-0-1 MOSS KILLER

99 5121-646

CLEARANCE

SPRING JACKETS & FLEECES Assorted sizes & colour Reg to $89.99

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Open weeknights until 6pm SOOKE

www.sookedisposal.ca

$339,900

$439,900 $489,900

 Sparkling 2006 custom 1896sf. 3BR  + den 3BA exe family home on private, landscaped & treed 1.78ac w/uplifting ocean & mtn views.

2214 TARA PLACE

2510 WATLING WAY

Get Growing!

TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET

Residential/Commercial and Bin Service.

3073 CHANTEL PLACE

$589,900

Blair Robertson Bruce & Linda B. Comm Urban Land MacMillan

Ron Neitsch, 2 Reel Fishing Adventures

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250.642.6480

Blair Robertson

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CAMOSUN WESTSIDE

Event starts today! Savings available until Feb. Cash & Carry Pricing

6626 Sooke Road 250-642-6366

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