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A rise in property crime and illegal drug activity has left A rise in property crime and illegal activity has left many Sooke residents concerned, but drug is it really any more many Sooke residents concerned, but is it really any more worrying than other municipalities on the Island? worrying than other municipalities on the Island?

At this point, not particularly.

However, the two crimes Atrelated, this point, particularly. the two crimes are said not Sooke RCMP StaffHowever, Sgt. Jeff McArthur. are related, said Sooke RCMP Staff Sgt. Jeff McArthur.

Property crime – commercial and domestic break and Property crimefrom – commercial and domestic enters and theft vehicles – is trending up break due to and the enters factor and theft from vehicles added of substance abuse.– is trending up due to the added factor of substance abuse.

“Crystal meth contributes to it, though most of the violence contributes it, thoughsaid. most of the violence is “Crystal spawnedmeth by alcohol use,” to McArthur is “There spawned by alcohol use,” McArthur said. is no one cause, but the prevalence of street drugs “There is no onenecessarily cause, but the the physiological prevalence ofeffects street drugs also adds to it, not of the also adds it, not thecomes physiological effects the drug itself,tobut thenecessarily violence that along with the of [drug drug itself, but the violence that comes along with the [drug dealing] trade.” dealing] trade.”

McArthur said there’s no one place the drugs come from, no one place the drugs come from, asMcArthur there aresaid lotsthere’s of hands in the drug dealing business, as there are lots of hands in the drug dealing business, varying more or less on the type of drug in question. varying morethat or less the type of drugto in enter question.

He added withon drugs continuing B.C.’s port He added that with drugs continuing to enter B.C.’s port towns – such as cocaine from overseas via mostly Victoria towns – such as cocaine from overseas via mostly Victoria and Vancouver – the flow of drugs through Langford and and Vancouver – the flow ofbeyond drugs through consequently into Sooke and remains Langford a concern.and consequently into Sooke and beyond remains a concern.

“That’s what we’re looking to beat down right now with “That’s what we’re looking to beat down right for nowcrime with our prolific community management program our prolific McArthur communitysaid, management program for crime reduction,” adding that crack-cocaine, reduction,” McArthur said, MDMA, methamphetamine andadding heroin that are thecrack-cocaine, detachment’s MDMA, methamphetamine and heroin are the detachment’s top concerns. top concerns.

“We have a significant amount of meth and crack-cocaine “Wehere,” have ahe significant amount meth andthat crack-cocaine users said. “Those areofthe drugs are doing users of here,” he said. are the drugs that are doing most the damage to“Those the community.” most of the damage to the community.” Continued on page 6 Continued on page 6

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B.C. NDP leader and Sooke MLA takes stock of where party is headed After a little over a year on the job, John Horgan likes the fresh-faced look of the party

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John Horgan is leaning heavily on a group of young guns to build momentum and position his party to ride away with an election win in 2017.

Horgan, leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party and Juan de Fuca MLA, has given extra responsibility to an energetic group of six or seven “youngsters,” by political standard at least, many of them under 40 years of age.

“It goes against the grain historically,” Horgan said during a lengthy interview in his constituency office in Langford.

“But I said when I ran for the leadership that it was time for the younger generation in our party to step up and be given more responsibility, and that’s what we’ve done.”

He cites NDP deputy house leader Michelle Mungall, 37, as a great example of the party’s new direction and focus.

He lauded her efforts as opposition critic for Social Development, “I said when where she was able to get the I ran for the government to leadership that it do an aboutface on clawing was time for the support younger generation back payments from in our party to step single parents.

“She brought up and be given in people to tell more responsibility, their stories and the government and that’s what changed its we’ve done.” policy. That’s the opposition’s role, – John Horgan and even our critics would say we’ve done a good job of it.”

Horgan also had plenty of praise for Melanie Mark, a “dynamo” who is earmarked to replace longtime MLA Jennie Kwan in what Horgan considers the safest NDP riding in B.C. “She’s energetic, intelligent and has a very diverse upbringing,” Horgan said.

“If she gets elected she would be the first First Nations woman elected to the legislature.”

Horgan believes his extensive sports background has played a key role in re-energizing the “disheartened” party.

“I’ve been the best player on a team, cut from a team and everything in between.”

He likes the look of this NDP team, and keeping the experience of the older faction has created a balance the public appreciates, he said.

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Juan de Fuca MLA and NDP leader John Horgan: “The key is to continue building strong relationships and being available to listen to people, whatever their political stripes.”

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The NDP believed victory was imminent and made the mistake of trying to be all things to all people, Horgan said. That, coupled with what

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“It was a textbook example of the old adage that campaigns matter. The Liberals were doing anything to keep power. They played the LNG card, promised a $100-billion property fund, no debt, 100,000 jobs – and Clark is an excellent campaigner.”

Horgan took the opportunity to point out, however, that the provincial debt has actually gone up in the past three years under Clark, more than any other time in the province’s history.

With the next provincial election still 22 months away, Horgan said he feels optimistic but admitted it will be a tough battle against Clark, if she decides to run again.

“The key is to continue building strong relationships and being available to listen to people, whatever their political stripes,” he said. “That goes a lot further that some catch phrase on the side of a bus.” editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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Bull elk in the marsh

The following individuals are wanted by the Sooke RCMP as of Aug. 4. If you have any information on these individuals or their crimes, you are asked to call the RCMP at 250-642-5241 or anonymously through Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Fycher BECRAFT Age: 22 Wanted: Assault, enter dwelling, breach x2

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A bull Roosevelt elk has been seen at the marsh by Sooke Region Museum recently.

Elida Peers provided this image captured by the game cameras set up by Gary Schroyen. She passes on Schroyen’s message: “As the annual rutting season is fast approaching, sightings may become more common over the next few months.

It’s typical for the cows to seek a safe place away from predators at this important time of year. This in turn brings down the large bulls from the surrounding hills.

These are wild animals and the bulls can be extremely dangerous if confronted or provoked. The cows can also be easily spooked away if they feel threatened. So with this in mind please observe these animals from a safe and respectful distance but do not approach. Your best chance at spotting these animals would be a few hours before and up until sunset.”

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You can expect a few more knocks at the door this week with the official launch of the federal election.

So far, five candidates – New Democrat Randall Garrison, Conservative Shari Lukens, Green Frances Litman, Libertarian Josh Steffler and Liberal David Merner – are running in the election.

Candidates will run in the newly AN S ADI of Esquicreated federal riding C AN E T VOhoping malt-Saanich-Sooke, to 5 1 0 unseat Garrison, the2incumbent.

The boundary of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca electoral riding that Garrison represents now is similar to the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke ridCANADIANS ing, which includes about 113,000 people in Esquimalt, Colwood, Metchosin, View Royal, Sooke and parts of Saanich.

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Garrison won the EsquimaltAN S I D A Juan de Fuca riding with 40.9 C AN per cent of the vote in 2011, just slightly ahead of Conservative Troy DeSouza with 40.2 per cent.

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“We’ve been canvassing and door-knocking for several months and voters here are looking for an MP who will be their local champion,” she said.

Garrison is ramping up his campaign this week.

The sitting MP has been doorknocking in the Esquimalt and Saanich areas since Parliament came to an end, but more effort will be focused in Sooke soon.

Garrison said the biggest issues in the riding coming from voters is need for political change, the economy, childcare and the environment.

“There’s a real appetite for change. It only happened explicity about two weeks with people coming to the door and saying that,” Garrison said.

The federal election is Oct. 19. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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Among the items seized were drug trafficking paraphernalia, stolen property, a non-firing replica handgun, machetes and ammunition.

The bust rattled residents for weeks, as the location of the operation was within 100 metres of Sooke Elementary School.

Since then, another drug dealer

was caught, albeit on a smaller scale, said McArthur, who added the actual amount of drugs entering an area can vary day to day and week to week, depending on whoever decides to set up a base of operations here.

“There’s groups, generally small groups that are trafficking, but the drug situation changes every day,” he said.

“A group will start up and take over, last a few days or a couple of weeks and then it’s totally different people. Some of them go to jail, others clean up, but it’s a lot of work to keep up on it.”

Traffickers in general are more of a threat to police due to their general desire to remain armed at all times.

“We know that these types of traffickers have access to firearms and need to have firearms, so we’re always really cautious when we deal with them,” McArthur said.

So is Sooke an attractive area for criminal activity? McArthur says no, not really.

“There isn’t anything unique about Sooke that would attract a drug trafficker, other than market share. In a “legal” sense, they’re running a business, so if there’s market share to be had here and they can operate, they will,” he said.

“If the dealers go to jail or the price is way up, then it’s not as lucrative. “

No 24-hour coverage, but police always there Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

Sooke RCMP don’t work on a 24-hour clock.

And while it causes angst in some corners, the local detachment can manage as-is, says Staff Sgt. Jeff McArthur.

“We don’t have 24-hour policing in Sooke, so that leaves commercial businesses a little vulnerable,” he said.

“That said, we’re not just sitting back and letting that happen, we’re trying to stagger

shifts and if we see a problem, we’ll cover people. That means you’ll see a police car no matter what time, but still that would be something we’d like to patch up and not have that window for anybody.”

Several months ago, District of Sooke council asked how much it would take to go to 24-hour policing, to which the answer was a minimum of three officers, preferably four.

“We’d like to have more people, sure, but

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“My job is to make sure that if the lack of coverage becomes a concern for the community, we’re putting the same pressure or more than other agencies around so that we’re not getting more than our share of criminal activity.” news@sookenewsmirror.com

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Better library services, resources eyed for Sooke Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

How the Vancouver Island Regional Library could improve service and attract new readers was the focus of a special meet at Sooke Family Resource Society last Wednesday.

The meeting, sponsored by VIRL, also addressed upcoming changes and updates in services, as well as talk of the new Sooke library.

Library trustee and Kerrie Reay Sooke Coun.

Kerrie Reay said the meeting went better than imagined, with many community members present.

Among the topics was better marketing of library services, and what the library has to offer,

not only to the public, but to two of the most diverse groups: the young and the elderly.

This also included increasing the number of books and media available.

“Much of the discussion revolved around how to market and communicate to the community to make the library a great place to be,” said Reay, adding one of the first things to be addressed in the new library program will be better hours of operation.

This is to accommodate a significant part of Sooke’s population that travels out of town and doesn’t return until later hours.

“We don’t have very strong weekends to service those people,” Reay said.

Among the items that got to the table on Wednesday were the implementation of bigger and separate areas of in the proposed 10,000 square-foot library, such as study halls from the general shuffle of library

public, as well as a children’s section.

“It would create a quiet area for adults who are doing research from free of outside noise, which would be greatly appreciated,” she said, adding that some of the public input was also in regards to providing senior access to modern computer machines.

“We talked a lot about ways on engaging seniors who are not computer-literate,” she said.

Increasing the size of the collection was also in the books as well as creating a collection that uniquely talks about the history of Sooke, Reay said.

She added that working with the T’Sou-ke First Nation on the development of a new section dedicated to the band’s history and culture would also be a valuable asset to the new facility.

The location of the new library has not been announced, though Reay said ideally it would be located in the town centre. news@sookenewsmirror.com

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There may have been fewer fire sirens buzzing around Sooke lately, with one fire at Ella Beach and some mutual aid to a fire in Metchosin, but the risk of fire still predates around the corners, says Sooke Fire Chief Steven Sorensen.

The fire risk was changed from “high” to ‘“extreme” last Friday.

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Patience is a virtue behind the wheel With the crashes seen lately on the region’s highways and arterial roads, and even the fender benders on the commute and in parking lots, it’s clear something is happening.

We wonder if drivers’ attention spans are diminished this time of year or if some more scientific reason exists for what seems to be an increased number of traffic incidents.

For certain, at this time of year many of us are anxious to get to our destinations, whether it be work or shopping, heading out for holidays or travelling to the homes of friends or relatives for an evening or weekend barbecue or gathering.

Regardless of the journey’s end, it’s worth taking a little extra time to plan ahead for the travel, whether it be the route you’re taking, the time you depart or a combination of the two. Both can pose challenges with more people on the roads, and create unnecessary stress that often leads to aggressive and unsafe driving actions.

We’ve all seen people passing when it’s unsafe, driving at overly high speeds or tailgating, to name a few indiscretions. If no crash or mishap occurs as a result of such behaviours, the people victimized by such aggressive driving can count themselves

lucky. But that’s not always the case. As the popular bumper sticker states, “Failure to plan on your part does not dictate an emergency on my part.” How true.

Demonstrating patience is not necessarily taught by driving schools or listed in any handbook, but it’s a critically important aspect of defensive driving.

Preventing all examples of dangerous driving on the highway or lower-speed roads is impossible, so we have to ensure we’re prepared for the possibility of encountering bad drivers.

Keep an eye on the road ahead, including the traffic directly in front of you, and scan

side to side, in case you’re going to miss the traffic light. Anticipating what other drivers are going to do, or could do, will go a long ways toward ensuring the safety of yourself and any passengers you might have in the vehicle.

At the very least, remember to breathe when behind the wheel. You’ll get there eventually, even without driving like a knucklehead. >> We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to editor@sookenewsmirror.com.

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Thumbs up, Thumbs down To students who won Temperance Awards. Four Vancouver Island students, including Tala Barzkar from Edward Milne Community School, recently won $1,000 scholarships from the Victoria-based Canada’s Temperance Foundation. The scholarship was started as a way to recognize students for commitmnt to academic achievement, community and school involvement, and inspiring others to be themselves without using drugs or alcohol. This scholarship is different in that it promotes a healthy lifestyle, not just the usual good grades, etc. Our students should be shown the benefits of a clean life and taught how to use alcohol (and drugs) with responsibility.

To an early election call. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to make an early election call will force taxpayers to shell out at least $125 million extra, according to Elections Canada. The Conservatives stand to benefit with the biggest taxpayerfunded rebate in Canadian history – up to $25 million. Even disgraced senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau are back on the public payroll once the writ was dropped. This federal election will be the longest in Canadian history. So enjoy your summer of political rhetoric and know that you’re paying for it.

Sooke a perfect host to Scout’s Pacific Jamboree Bill Schulte Guest comment

Four years in the making, one final week of boots on the ground in preparation and one week of adventure for 3,100 Scouts in beautiful Sooke, Pacific Jamboree was officially declared closed on July 17.

We would like to thank the government representatives, the municipality, T’Sou-ke Nation, local businesses and individual community members who welcomed and supported the jamboree.

It was a tremendous team effort that made this so successful.

We would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the comments we heard about Sooke and Camp Barnard.

First, and foremost, the youth reported the community of Sooke is beautiful, and

that everyone in the community is so friendly. The youth were pleased when people in the community recognized them as being Scouts and participants at the jamboree. They felt very welcome wherever they went.

Some their observations of Sooke included: ■ They loved the weather here although Day 1 included a light sprinkle of rain.

Everyone thought it was great to keep the forest fires at bay and the dust settled.

■ About halfway through, some felt the laundromat was the coolest place to hang out while they did their laundry.

They said it was a great atmosphere, the coffee shop was great and they got clean clothes!

■ Coffee shop (especially Serious Coffee and Stick in the Mud) were popular for

both adults and older teens.

■ The Source was a great resource for phone chargers, and I understand the Sooke Dollar Store was also popular.

■ The Sooke Region Museum was described as one of the best small town museums that they had ever seen.

■ The Lions Club hotdogs were a nice change, and the pizza was awesome as a nice “mug up” (bedtime) snack.

■ The mountain bikes provided by Sooke Mountain Cycle were great and sold quickly at the “garage sale” after the jamboree.

■ Home Hardware was a savior many times over!

■ The scenery and weather were absolutely beautiful. Many were envious that this is our backyard and are excited to be coming back here in 2019.

■ Some thought it was really inspiring that Chief Gordon Planes shared he was a Scout at Camp Bernard 45 years ago.

■ Local practitioners (optometrists Louise Morin and Brian Joslin and dentist Chris Bryant) were so helpful on short notice!

■ This jamboree was described as having better food, better programming, better organization, and as being at a better site than previous Pacific and Canadian jamborees.

All of you make me so proud to be part of the Sooke community. We are looking forward to doing this all again in July 2019.

••• Bill Schulte is deputy camp chief at Pacific Jamboree 2015, held at Camp Bernard last month.

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WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

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250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice Grades 8 -12 On-line and Grades 8 - 10 Paper Based Courses Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

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WWW.WESTSHORECENTRE.COM 250-391-9002 Bookkeeping Foundations Explore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

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Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday - to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher.

Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

First Nations Graduation Program The Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate.

You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

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

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

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WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

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The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars.

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ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!

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Paint an adorable snowman holding a birdhouse, adorned with a scarf, top hat, holly & berries & birds on a 4 x 6 canvas. Accented with iridescent paint, glitter paint & bejeweled ornaments.

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Introduction to Wet on Wet Oil A famous technique popularized by Bob Ross. Learn how to blend skies, paint clouds, water, reflections, mountains, trees, shrubs & more on an 11 x 14 Canvas.

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For information call 250-391-9002 How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Online Medical Transcription Program Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002.

Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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WE ASKED YOU: What would make Sooke a great tourist destination?

I would like to see a harbour tour of some sort. Have like a little wharf with maybe a market where people can come and get fresh local seafood.

Ida McDonald Sooke

Encourage someone to set up something for the middleclass.We either have the Flats or the Prestige, so definitely more places for people to stay and hang out.

David Smith Sooke

Much better roads.The getting out here is probably the biggest dissuasion for tourists.

Ryan Litoski Sooke

Something neat for kids. A bowling alley would actually be really cool to have here.

Sharon Gilbert-Barnard Sooke

Two For One? $699,900 2 homes on 1.7 View acres. 2 Double Garages, 2 Driveways, swimming pool, gardens and more. 2nd home full basement with private entry 5 minutes West of Sooke. Call Michael for details.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Would you like to be considered for We Asked You? If so, contact reporter Octavian Lacatusu by email at reporter@sookenewsmirror.com or phone 250-642-5752.

Readers’ letters: Development, the poor Sooke headed in right direction There has been change for the better in Sooke lately. The long awaited roundabout, sidewalks on Sooke Road, a multi-use trail nearly connecting the Galloping Goose to the Sooke trail network and a horseshoe pitch are in the works. The Sooke Bike Park has also been opened (although in my opinion in the wrong place), and the trail running from Throup Road to SeaPaRc is a great improvement.

The majority of these items have received opposition from a minority that simply do not want change.

I simply cannot understand why it has been so difficult for the proponents of the horseshoe pitch to have one built. We have received a grant for half of the funds for the new multi-use trail connecting the Goose, yet some people seem to want us to cancel this project and give the grant money back.

How can a new trail for use by both pedestrians and cyclists be a bad thing? What do people in this town have against horseshoe players and cyclists?

It appears there are some details regarding how to route the multi-use trail and where to put the horseshoe pitch that need to be worked out.

Sounds like a pretty straightforward and expected process to me.

I urge Mayor Maja Tait and council not to repeat the mistakes of previous councils and give in to the minority that is against change. Keep pushing forward with these long-awaited projects despite the opposition. council has done a great job so far this term.

I am hopeful that the above projects will be completed, and I look forward to other projects such as completing the connector road and a multiuse bridge across the Sooke River.

Tom Myrick Sooke

Second family of three were in fine arts show Re: artwork is a family affair (News, July 22) In addition to your story of a family with three members in the Sooke Fine arts Show, there is another family with three members: Shannon-john Valentine, his daughter caprina Valentine and wife Linda Gordon.

Shannon, a long time Sooke resident is known for his guitar playing, wood working and fine detail art. after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease five years ago it made hand-eye coordination difficult.

However, never one to let adversity affect him, he took up using an airbrush to paint. His entry in the show this year is an abstract called Begging for change.

His daughter has two of her photographs and

his wife one acrylic painting of a flower.

Flowers are a departure for Linda, as she is best known for her portraiture.

Linda Gordon, Shannon-john and Caprina Valentine Sooke

Canada falls behind in helping world’s poor It’s somewhat of a tradition for canadian politicians to throw around money at election time, wooing voters with promises of financial largess for themselves and their communities.

This appeals to a very low human impulse: what’s in it for me?

For more than 40 years canada has been part of an international agreement committing to spend 0.7 per cent of gross national income on global development assistance, and we’ve never been further from this goal, currently at 0.24 per cent.

Most developed nations are above 0.3 per cent, with several at the agreed-upon target. canada repeatedly ranks in the top of all nations in terms of quality of life and standard of living.

The vast majority of the world’s people live far below canadian standards of nutrition, sanitation, clean water and security. as the election season winds up, with the inevitable promises of more money flying out of Ottawa, I’m waiting for all party leaders to acknowledge the wealthy and enviable position canada already enjoys, and rather than showering us with more money, affirm their commitment to raising our global development contributions to the long-delayed 0.7 per cent.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria

Farmland still needs to be protected Re: New ‘development’ is a surprise to Sooke mayor (Kevin Laird, July 29).

I just wanted to say that the main way the agriculture land reserve serves Sooke is by keeping viable agricultural land available for farming.

You mention the commission has treated Sooke well in the past by releasing land for important uses like the Sooke Region Museum. I hope it continues to release land that should be released.

But I hope even more that it helps us preserve viable farmland in Sooke. Farmland here will become even more important if california no longer has enough water to be as productive as it has been.

Greg Whincup Sooke

Letters Policy The Sooke News Mirror welcomes letters to the editor, but we reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, taste, legality and length. We require your hometown and daytime phone number for verification purposes only.

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Inspired Living Festival brings balance back to life Kevin Laird

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

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For years, Alanda Carver suffered from a debilitating injury that left her partially paralysed. The paralysis was The District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca has so bad it took her seven years information about your community – including: before she could wash her hair by herself.

Then she discovered yoga.

• Highway 14 –Town Centre Improvements – “My first experience at yoga ongoing updates was to not leave class in an • Age-Friendly Community ambulance,” Carver recalls.

• Amendments to Animal Regulation and Impounding “Yoga meant I could have a life – that’s how big it was for Amendment Bylaw for wild and exotic animals me. My life would sort itself out • New Council committees - Sooke Community Centre because I could be out in public and Parks & Trails advisory committees for an hour doing something.”

Today, Carver is the owner of Sooke Yoga and Wellness Contributed ** Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME – and runs the non-profit Sooke A children’s class at Sooke Yoga and Wellness.

Therapeutic Yoga Society. This CAMPFIRE BAN IN EFFECT** Saturday (Aug. 8) Sooke Yoga and Wellness will and cultural backgrounds as well as differing ages No backyard burning permitted. Keep host the first-ever Inspired Living Festival at Ed and cognitive and physical abilities.

“We don’t think people understand the value of Macgregor Park. vegetation around home low – for more information, The festival, which runs from 1 to 8 p.m., will yoga, so this is an easy way for people to get an go to http://bcwildfire.ca/Prevention/firesmart.htm ** bring awareness about the kinds of practices introduction in the kind of things we offer,” says offered through the centre and the health benefits. Carver.

This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to Sooke Yoga and Wellness can be contacted by Among the practices on display at the festival are confirm meetings. Council meeting agendas may heart breath, yoga, breath walk, qigong, chanting phone at 250-642-9642 or online at ahimsasooke. be viewed at www.sooke.ca com. meditations and mantra practices.

Musical entertainment is also part of the day klaird@blackpress.ca with Cassius Khan headlining acts that also include Bachan Kaur and Sooke’s own Katrina Kadoski.

“We’ve got a nice blend of music,” says Phil Rossner, who teaches chants at Sooke Yoga and Wellness. “Cassius Khan is an amazing performer and he’s won many awards in the world music genre.”

Kaur is a renown kundalini yoga teacher, with nine CDs to her credit.

The Sooke Therapeutic Yoga Society’s mission is to bring ongoing health and wellness to the Starting November 1, 2015, you’ll have a choice when it comes to buying natural gas. A program community. It provides a wide range of subsidized called Customer Choice lets you buy gas from an independent gas marketer at fixed rates and terms, and sliding scale lessons, workshops and services or from FortisBC at a variable rate. Independent gas marketers may knock on your door to discuss which help local people of all religious, economic

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

Planner II The District of Sooke is seeking a Planner II to join our Development Services department.

Reporting to the Municipal Planner, this position is responsible for handling a full range of professional planning duties which includes independent judgement in the processing of development applications and creating long range planning documents.

To view the full job posting and description, visit the employment page of our website at www.sooke.ca.

Please apply in confidence prior to 4:30 p.m. on August 5, 2015, with a detailed resume, references, and cover letter to: Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA Director of Finance District of Sooke 2205 Otter Point Road Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1J2 hr@sooke.ca The District of Sooke thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted

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Most people got sick from eating raw B.C. oysters served in restaurants, although some cases involved oysters that were self-harvested or bought at retail outlets, says the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

Vancouver Island Insurance Centres (VIIC) donates $10,000 to support Wheels for Wellness in the purchase of a new van.

VIIC is proud to be an active community sponsor and quietly donated over $130,000 to various non-profit organizations and events in 2014. In 2015 the staff of VIIC voted to support Wheels for Wellness as their primary charitable cause and with the assistance of their insurer partner, Gore Mutual, was

Illness from tainted oysters soars with heat Risk grows with rise in water temperatures A surge in shellfish-related illness because of the hot summer weather has prompted the B.C. Centre for Disease Control to issue a warning to oyster lovers.

The centre says 35 cases of a bacterial infection called Vibrio parahaemolyticus have been reported in June and July – an unprecedented number.

Most people got sick from eating raw B.C. oysters served in restaurants, although some cases involved oysters that were self-harvested or bought at retail outlets.

The bacteria occurs naturally in shellfish like oysters, clams, mussels, scallops and cockles and their concentrations rise in the summer months when water temperatures get warmer.

“The risk is especially high this summer, as we can see from the number of Vibrio infections reported during the last two

months,” said BCCDC epidemiologist Marsha Taylor.

People can get sick when contaminated shellfish are eaten raw or undercooked.

Diarrhea is the most common symptom from infection, but nausea, vomiting, fever, headache and bloody stools can also result.

Symptoms last three days to a week and don’t usually require treatment.

The BCCDC advises consumers to eat only cooked shellfish to destroy the bacteria and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal illness.

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The Planes family. Pictured is the family of Gustave and Ida Planes in 1934, the year that Jack was declared “Best Sooke Baby!” From that first All Sooke Day, this became the longestrunning logger sports event in the world, before its final celebration on the Sooke Flats in 2002.

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Today’s image shows baby Jack Planes, the father of the current T’Sou-ke chief, held in the arms of his mother Ida Planes.

The photo, given to us by Germaine Sutherland, was taken by the Victoria Times, sponsors of the baby show at All Sooke Day. Pictured is the family of Gustave and Ida Planes in 1934, the year that Jack was declared “Best Sooke Baby!” From that first All Sooke Day, this became the longestrunning logger sports event in the world, before its final celebration on the Sooke Flats in 2002.

When Gustave Planes arrived in Sooke, and set traplines around the basin, he soon met Ida, the eldest daughter of Chief Andrew Lazzar. Not only was Ida’s father the hereditary T’Sou-ke chief, but her mother was Annie Jones, sister of the famed Queesto, hereditary chief Charlie Jones of the Pacheedaht.

When Gustave and Ida were married, Ida was already mother to Clara, Sarah (Daisy) and Nellie (not shown), and Alice and Frank, who are both included in this scene. (After this photo, another son, Ronald was born.) At far left in this photo is Louis Planes, who married Barbara Underwood.

The couple raised a large family that worked alongside them in the traditional harvesting of seafood.

Next in the row is Frank, who established a reputation on the coast as a highly-skilled fisherman and guide, as well as being an eloquent orator who took a speaking role at many functions. Frank married Bunny Engler and their daughters continue to play a role in Sooke’s salmon traditions. In front of Frank is Joseph who grew up to become a fisherman and joined the American paratroopers.

The little girl in the centre is Germaine; when you see Germaine about town today, she always looks very smart, and this photo shows that she started out being a cutie early on. Germaine married Larry Sutherland, and those with knowledge of the local fishing industry will remember that he operated a fish buying firm for many years, with a plant at the government wharf.

On the right of her stepdad Gustave Planes is Alice, who married Albert Nelson and raised a family, but then moved to the mainland.

The centerpiece figure, of course, is Jack, the little toddler who stole the hearts at the first All Sooke Day. When Jack grew up he married Phyllis Charles and their family continues to play a strong role in T’Sou-ke affairs. Jack himself served a term as elected chief, his eldest son Andy was elected chief and his second son Gordon, married to Marcella, is elected chief of the T’Sou-ke today.

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WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars.

These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Instructor: Fee: Texts:

Dermott Crofton $250 $50 - Sage 50 - Level 1

Date:

Dec 12 - Jan 23

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Medical Transcription (Online)

Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized

by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for the Medical Transcription Program.

Start a new career. This online program will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription.

• Introduction to Medical Transcription • Digital Medical Transcription Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic

Prerequisite: Cost:

Instructor: Date:

English 12 or equivalent $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Angela Kemna Sept 25 - Dec 15 Jan 19 - Apr 12 Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Medical Office Assistant Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you.

The program consists of 50 instructional hours.

• Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler) • Medical Keyboarding

Dates:

Online program, course completion 9 months $3500

Cost: Prerequisites: • English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years) • Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation) • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) • Students required to take a free online orientation class once accepted

Prerequisites: • English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better.

• Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) Date:

Sept 28 - Dec 9 Jan 25 - Apr 6

Cost:

Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm $950

Instructor:

Lanka Dimitrijevic

Apr 30 - May 28 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!

Introduction to Acrylics

Paint an adorable snowman holding a birdhouse, adorned with a scarf, top hat, holly & berries & birds on a 4 x 6 canvas. Accented with iridescent paint, glitter paint & bejeweled ornaments.

Cost:

$166.75 (includes supplies) Monday & Wednesday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Sept 28, 30 and Oct 5 – 9 hours

Introduction to Ink and Oil Transform a realistic hollyhock drawing into a beautiful oil painting on an 8 x 10 canvas. Transferring your pattern, inking and blending oil paints are some of the techniques we'll be exploring.

Cost:

$214.00 (includes supplies) Monday & Wednesday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Oct 19, 21, 26, 28 – 12 hours

Introduction to Wet on Wet Oil A famous technique popularized by Bob Ross. Learn how to blend skies, paint clouds, water, reflections, mountains, trees, shrubs & more on an 11 x 14 Canvas.

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$261.25 (includes supplies) Monday & Wednesday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Nov 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 – 15 hours

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Learn to paint Daisies or Poinsettias, Bring your own surface(s) Create beautiful & impressive works of art by learning techniques to paint on glass using Americana Gloss Enamels.

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For information call 250-391-9002 How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Online Medical Transcription Program Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002.

Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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Traffic Control Person

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This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups.

Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam.

The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brakeequipped vehicle.

This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts.

The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pm Sept 26 Mar 5 Oct 24 Apr 2 Nov 14 May 7 Dec 5 June 4 Jan 9 July 9 Feb 13

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $240 Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm Sept 19 & 20 Mar 12 & 13 Oct 17 & 18 Apr 9 & 10 Nov 21 & 22 May 14 & 15 Dec 12 & 13 June 11 & 12 Jan 16 & 17 July 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.

Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pm Mar 12 & 13 Sept 19 & 20 Apr 9 & 10 Oct 17 & 18 May 14 & 15 Nov 21 & 22 June 11 & 12 Dec 12 & 13 July 16 & 17 Jan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21

55 Alive - Mature Driving Course Developed by the Canadian Safety Council. This program can help update and refresh driving skills to build confidence allowing the older driver to maintain their driver's license longer while driving safety.

• effects of aging on driving skills • basic rules of the road • preventing collisions Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $95 per person Location: WestShore Colwood Campus Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 12:00 pm Nov 7 & 8 Mar 19 & 20

Foodsafe Basic FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector.

This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam.

Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.

Instructor: Marlee Loiselle Cost: $81 Location: Landford Campus Dates: Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Oct 17, 2015 Mar 5, 2016

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Dorothy Blanche Harman

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

The family is saddened to announce the passing of Dorothy Blanche Harman of Williams Lake, BC on July 18, 2015 at the age of 87. With respect for Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no service. In memory of Dorothy, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements.

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The Victoria Grizzlies need host families for Junior A hockey players aged 16-20. Separate room required. Food allowance and home game tickets provided. Westshore, Sooke, Royal Oak, Saanich West ideal but other locations considered. For more information on a great way to be involved in junior hockey in your community please contact noelle@victoriagrizzlies.com

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

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It is with deep mourning that we announce the passing of Peter Christopher Wilson.

Peter passed away peacefully on July 21 at the age of 59. Survived by his partner, Jean Priest; children: Rebecca, Andrew and Katrina Wilson, step daughter: Nicole Abbot; grandchildren: Grace and Megan Abbot and Gabriel Herman; and siblings: Neil Wilson and Pam (Russ) Watters.

Peter was born Ross Francis Whiteduck in Kirkland Lake ON and was adopted at birth by Alex and Betty Wilson.

He grew up in Haileybury, ON and at age 16 he hitchhiked across the country to Nanaimo BC to ‘go logging’.

After suffering a devastating knee injury he changed professions slightly and for the last 35 years Peter was a blaster in both urban and residential settings. Peter identified himself as an alcoholic; and through strong character and resolve was sober for the last 34 years of his life. He was an active AA member and contributed to the sobriety of many people.

Peter will always be remembered for his keen intellect and his piercing blue eyes. He possessed a profound intolerance for ‘stupidity’ and had an ability to bring laughter to friends and family and anyone he met with his quirky way of seeing life. Peter had an endless supply of stories, jokes and anecdotes collected over the many years he worked in numerous bush camps and job sites.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 8th at 2:00pm at the Westside Bible Church at 3307 Wishart Road in Victoria.

Condolences can be made at www.carefuneral.com

On the afternoon of July 23, 2015, Quinton passed away at Royal Jubilee hospital after an 8 month battle with cancer. Quinton was 19 years old and was with his mother and father at the time of passing.

Quinton MacDonell was born in Victoria BC at 7:11 pm on April 1st 1996. He was the only child of Sheryl Mae and Donald John MacDonell. Quinton was the pride and joy of the MacDonell family.

Quinton’s early life was full of camping trips, going to the beach and playing with his friends. He was always an athletic individual and this continued throughout his very short life. He played soccer, fastball and basketball but his true love was hockey. He played Sooke minor hockey for 12 years and went to numerous hockey camps, tournaments and tryouts. He also attended the hockey academy at Edward Milne Community School for four years and supported Journey Middle School in their hockey academy. His love for hockey also included working at the local arena leading skating lessons, hockey programs and skate shop duties. In his teenage years he added a love for the martial arts and body building.

Although Quinton had a very competitive spirit he was all about “team�. He was often labelled a silent leader by his coaches and teachers and was admired for his determination and sense of humour. He had a genuine love for people and had a kind heart.

Quinton enjoyed listening to music, playing the guitar and loved to play board games with his family, especially Monopoly.

Quinton excelled as a student and was on a path at the University of Regina in the police studies program to ultimately become a member of the RCMP. In high school Quinton juggled working for Seaparc leisure complex, Village food markets and Speed Source fitness as a junior fitness leader. He enjoyed a very short but full life.

A celebration will be held for Quinton on August 7th 2015 at 2 pm in the Seaparc Leisure Complex, Sooke BC. If Quinton has been part of your life in anyway, please join his family to celebrate his life.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On May 30, 2015, at the 2200 block of French Road North, Sooke, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the IDGIS and Sooke RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2003 black Cadillac Escalade, BCLP: EN9726, VIN: 3GYEK63N23G104025, on or about 22:56 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2966, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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Edith Elizabeth (Betty) Paterson Edith Elizabeth (Betty) Paterson born March 28, 1926 in Quebec has passed away on July 27, 2015 at the age of 89. Betty was predeceased by her husband David Paterson. Betty is survived by her loving children, Don, Susan, John, Jimy and Dave, 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends across Canada and in Holland.

In addition to raising her 5 children Betty was a Life Time Member of the The Royal Canadian Legion Sooke Br #54, and a recognized volunteer in the community of Sooke. Betty was always willing to contribute to the growth and development of Sooke.

We wish to thanks all of those who cared for her during her time at the Gorge Road Hospital WaterView Unit and the Victoria General Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to the Sooke Hospice.

Betty requested that there was to be no service.

We will be having a celebration of her life in the near future.

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Our toilet seems to run all by itself now and again.

This is really annoying when it happens at night.

What might be the cause?

: The most common cause of this disturbance is a failed ‘flapper’ or flush valve gasket. For standard (non-dualflush) models the flapper will either be a simple rubber or plastic stopper attached to a chain, or a ‘disc’ snapped onto a white plastic cylinder (some American Standard toilets). In any case the water is turned off beneath the toilet and new flapper or gasket installed; however, to reduce risk of water damage, we would recommend having HomeWise Plumbing take care of this problem.

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Any denture can be relined, but not all dentures should be relined. There are numerous factors that can influence whether a denture should be relined or not. You can book a consultation with Cole at no charge and he will be happy to fully explain the process and recommend what’s right and best for you.

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Young athlete remembered for spirit of sport Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

“The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long” is a saying often heard in remembrance of those who’ve achieved so much in so little time.

If that were ever so true, it would certainly apply to Quinton MacDonell, one of Sooke’s most talented young athletes, who, on July 23, passed away at the Royal Jubilee hospital with his parents by his side, following an eight-month battle with cancer.

He was only 19 years old.

Born Quinton William MacDonell to Don MacDonell and Sheryl Mae MacDonell, he already showed signs of a gifted nature in his early years by way of his stellar academic abilities and active approach towards sports.

And even though he often outshined those around him, he never much liked being in the spotlight, said Don MacDonell, his father.

“He just wanted his accomplishments speak for themselves,” MacDonell said, adding his son had received honour roll all throughout high school.

Sports is where his heart truly went, regardless of what he was doing, his father added. This reflected in his willingness to compete and take part in all kinds of sports in Sooke, notably hockey, soccer and fastball.

His love of sports particularly reflected in his desire to work at the SEAPARC — so much in fact that he volunteered over 190 hours, mostly towards teaching other youth skating and hockey. He was also thoroughly involved with the Sooke Minor Hockey Academy. This is where his silent way of leadership really shun through, recalls his mother.

“When he was in high school, he juggled SEAPARC, working at Village in the produce department and being at a leader at the Speedsource local gym,” she said. “That’s where he started developing his love for body-building and martial arts. He was all about sports and making friends that way.”

And always helping in some way. His mom recalls one time he didn’t come home once, when was spending most of his time

Images courtesy of the MacDonell family

Quinton William MacDonell during his time in fastball, a sport he loved playing very much. On the right, a more recent shot of MacDonell with his hockey jersey. His dedication to sports took him as far as teaching and inspiring other youth as well. at the SEAPARC. “That night, I went to the arena and there he was on the ice with a little girl. He was helping her learn to skate. I went to the board and I said, ‘ Quinton, you told mom you were going to be home at five, and he just told me, ‘but mum, she can’t skate yet.’

He helped a lot of kids down there.”

Hockey brings up Quinton’s most memorable moments, not only though his involvement in the sport, but by way of his spirit of playing the game, said Kelly Lott, his hockey coach since he was just seven years old.

“He was a very competitive, determined young man. He took the game very seriously,” Lott said. “He had fantastic work ethics. His love of the game made everybody’s job in the coaching department very simple, because you could gain his attention by just saying it’s time to get on the ice.”

Lott added that Quinton always wanted a challenge; something new, something he’d never seen before. And even though his quiet nature carried on the same, his play on the ice was very different.

“He wasn’t a big voice in the change room, he wasn’t the big voice on the bench,

but in his play, he commanded through and led through his actions,” he said. “He never stopped, whether it was win or lose, he would battle right to the end, because in his mind, if he stopped, then he’s already given up and lost.”

This personal drive to success went well past high school and sports — Quinton earned several scholarships, including one from the province. After high school, he got into the University of Regina to earn his bachelor’s in police studies.

It was at this point, in December 2014, when his illness began, with what first appeared to be an eye infection.

Even with one eye, he still managed to finish his exams and successfully complete a semester, noted his mother. Following another visit to an eye specialist, the news had come; a rare form of cancer had formed around his eye.

Not that Quinton ever looked backward; despite his condition, his parents recall his ongoing positive spirit, especially when he spoke with his grandmother — also undergoing cancer treatment at the time — the two encouraged each other constantly, dating back to a time when she would con-

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stantly come to watch his hockey games.

Even on his last day, he showed such strength, recalls his mother.

“He kept saying, I’m going to get there mom, I’ll get there. He told me, “He was positive right to the end; he kept saying, ‘mom, we’re going to beat this. We were three months in Vancouver, him and I,” she said. “He said to me, ‘I love you mom.

Take care of yourself.’ Now we have to go on and show that strength as well.”

The Sooke community took a big hit when news of Quinton’s progressing illness first appeared. Back in February, all local hockey coaches held a special match at the SEAPARC to raise money for the MacDonell family, with one donor giving $1,000 in one shot.

“The Sooke community went above and beyond what anyone could ever expect.

Not just the businesses, but everybody,” Don MacDonell said.

A special celebration will be held for Quinton on Friday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at his favourite place, the SEAPARC. The MacDonells hope that anyone whose heart was touched by Quinton will attend. news@sookenewsmirror.com

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More summer camps at SEAPARC on the way Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

With the month of July just a shadow behind us, we look towards August for a whole new row of fun activities for kids in the summer sunshine, many of which will be rolling out of SEAPARC. The list includes cool stuff such as rock climbing (a waiver will need to be signed for this one) along with fort building at French Beach and canoeing at Camp Barnard. But since there are so many, here is the highlight of August’s summer camps: Camouflage & Swim, Aug. 6 This is one of the more popular summer camp games that kids play in the forested area behind SEAPARC. In the afternoon, the kids get to cool off in the pool.

Beach Art at Whiffin Spit, Aug. 10 A group will be going to the Whiffin Spit for the day, and one of the activities participants will be doing is collecting random nature items from the Spit and just creating some art pieces along the beach.

Make & Race Mini Cars, Aug. 11 This one is definitely for all those young gear heads out there.

Participants get to build their own mini cars and then race them down a ramp and a track.

Go Karts & Batting Cages, Aug. 19 For this all-day event, a group of participants will travel to Western Speedway West Shore where they’ll be go-karting and using the baseball batting cages.

Jedi Training & Swim, Aug. 20 A kids favourite — participants hone in to their inner Jedi by making their own lightsabers out of pool noodles. The young padawans are then given different training tasks to go through on their quest to become a true Jedi. They also have a piñata they’ll have to break open towards the end of their trials. Once everyone’s a Jedi master, all get to go for a swim in the afternoon.

Archery at Camp Barnard, Aug. 24 Improving upper-

body strength and accuracy, this one’s got both. Participants will be taught the fundamentals of archery a SEAPARC instructor who has been trained and qualified by the Boy Scout camp. This summer camp also includes swimming in the afternoon.

Dragon Run Races in the Pool, Aug. 25 This isn’t what it sounds like: canoes doing laps in a pool to get to the finish line.

No, no, this involves Tsunami the Dragon, a massive inflatable that now takes up two-thirds of the SEAPARC pool’s main tank. Along the back of the big dragon is an obstacle course where participants will go up and under and then climb up the head of the dragon, then slide down a tall slide into a splashy finish.

For more info on summer camps, please visit crd.bc.ca/seaparc or call 250-642-8000. news@sookenewsmirror.com

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Election and Burning: A Plea

Goups of kids having fun at the traditional Sooke Salmon Derby on Saturday. Among the junior participants, 11 of them caught fish ranging from 19.9 lb. to 15.1 lb. The event’s first-prize winner, Brian Lacroix, took home $5,000 thanks to his 28.65 lb. catch.

Dementia linked to untreated Hearing Loss.

So, we are into an election, and a long campaign. And the fear rises, supported by campaign ads already aired, that the leaders and their candidates will mouth partisan priorities and put-downs rather than grapple seriously with the multiple and complex issues we face today.

But may our engagement in what is really a process sacred and essential in a democracy rise from a heart connected in right relationship with our fellow humans, with our common home, the earth, and with the Divine in whom all things have their being. As expressed in this poem,

The Burning* I am thinking about burning About letting a passion for lifeNot my life or your life- but Life itself Burn away my hesitation to taste this breath Filled with the sweet greening of summer This breath, laden with longing and confusion.

I am thinking about burning About the flame of desire That insists that how I move through this day Be more about love-making Than about the achievement of things Too thin to nourish my soul.

I am thinking about burning.

I am lighting a match.

I am making of myself Kindling for the fires Of living awake to this moment Of letting Love have its way with me.

Bruce Lemire-Elmore Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time, states a study by Dr Frank Lin, MD, PHD conducted at Johns Hopkins University. Dr Lin states; “…a hearing device can possibly help mitigate the social isolation for those with a hearing loss…”- hopkinsmedicine.org We invite you to experience our Free Online Hearing Test.* You can also schedule a video conference with a hearing professional from virtually anywhere! Now you can easily assess your hearing health. Visit our website today to get started. *Hearing screening test only.

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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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U16 Rep fastball boys bring home bronze after hard-fought championship in Regina 2015 CHINOOK DERBY RESULTS OPEN CATEGORY Brian Lacroix 28.65 Mark Purdy 27.90 Mark Cardinal 27.30 Brian Gibson 25.70 Adam Schnarr 25.55 Michael Reid 25.50 Art Foisy 25.50 Rob Waldhaus 24.85 Cody Musfelt 24.20 Glen Hay 23.70 LADIES Laura Lieph Terri Sumpton April Petrie SENIORS Richard Morin

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JUNIORS Togan Hack Memphis Dawson Oliver Forbes Lucas Sawyer Dawson Aiden Wilson Ben Ackinclose Parker Bligh Jaydon Carter Greg Allin

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HATCHERY FISH 20.75 LBS Michael Koff 23.10 LBS 20.15 LBS 19.50 LBS HIDDEN WEIGHT Jason Johnson 15.55 LBS 22.45 LBS E. & O. E.

Thank you to all our participants, your support of this event allows us to continue to enhance our wild fish stocks and habitat.

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The Sooke U16 boys team at the Western Canadian Championships in Regina Saskatchewan.

The boys lost to Sask. by one to advance to the gold model, but still played hard and represented very well. “We are all so proud of them,” commented coaches Nin Dougall Jr. and Marty Dunn. “Thanks to all those who sponsored and helped the boys make it this far!”

Metchosin Triathlon this weekend Those looking for a good physical exercise challenge, whether their are hardcore triathletes or rookies, are invited to take part in the third annual Metchosin Triathlon this weekend, Aug 9.

The 750-metre swim course is comprised of one lap in Matheson Lake, followed by a 20-kilometre out-andback bike ride through the winding, rolling countryside of Metchosin and East Sooke.

Athletes will then finish with a quick and flat five-kilometre run along the Galloping Goose regional trail.

This year’s race will have a Club Championship division. Points will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group plus one point for each participant. The club with the most points will be declared the Vancouver Island Club Champion.

The triathlon also includes a relay division. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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SOOKE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS; ART IN THE PARK PAINT IN THE PARK - SPONSORED BY OPUS limited to 15 PARTICIPANTS IN EACH CATEGORGY THREE PAINT INS, CHILDREN 5 - 10 prizes for all TEENS 11-16 top four prizes - by voting ballot and crowd applause OPEN - 17 AND UP top four prizes - by voting ballot and crowd applause all paintings will be sold by silent auction during the event, ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS SCAC YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS for full details go to WWW.SOOKECOMMUNITARTS.COM

Sooke Salmon Enhancement would also like to thank our many corporate sponsors and others that contribute to our success 17 Mile House Liquor Shoppe 2 Reel Fishing Adventures 4 Seasons Fire Prevention Ltd. 4-M Bobcat & Trucking Adrena-Line Zipline-Adventure Anchor Marine Electric Bait Busters B&K Jewellery & Gifts Belmont Collision Bob’s Repair Centre Brooks Tree Farm Bruce Butler Buffy’s Pub Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd. Castle Cold Beer & Wine Store Consultants Derby Dave Homer Dave T. McClimon DFO Dumont Tire Ltd. Eagle-Eye Outfitters East Sooke Grocer Foggy Mountain Forge Four Seasons Fishing Co. Ltd. Fred Elgert Haldane Homes Hallgren & Faulkner Heggelund Fishing Co. Ltd. H.H.S. Drilling & Blasting Ltd. Industrial Powertrain Islander Reels Island Outfitters Island Elite Homes Jenkins Marine Jo’s Hair Design Kelz Sweet & Savory Bake Shop Le Sooke Spa Martin Hill Mercury Sales & Service Mom’s Café No Limit Charters Inc. Northern Star Plumbing O’Ki Tackle Mfg Ltd

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Community picnic serves up ‘reskilling’ share fair EVENT: Reskilling Share Fair & Community Picnic WHEN: Sunday (Aug. 9), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Inishoge Farm, 6698 Helgeson Rd. WEBSITE: transitionsooke.org

Eager to develop some useful skills readily applicable to your own life? Care to share your own practical know-how with others? Ready to enjoy a potluck picnic with family, friends and new acquaintances at Sooke’s Inishoge Farm?

Everyone is welcome to a Reskilling Share Fair and Community Potluck Picnic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday (Aug. 9) at Steve Unger and Mary Coll’s farm at 6698 Helgeson Rd. The family-friendly day presented

by Transition Sooke begins with a series of mini “reskilling” workshops

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics include cheese making techniques (led by Mary Coll), small-engine maintenance (Steve Unger and Tony St-Pierre), tool sharpening (Mike Downey), bearwise strategies (Debb Read), sauerkraut essentials (Stephen Hindrichs), pressure-cooker basics and permaculture principles. Dante Chicano and Tom Kral will lead a wild-food foraging walk around the farm and the day’s MC, Lee Hindrichs, will demonstrate how to prepare a herbal firstaid kit.

Once the workshops are complete,

a potluck lunch will begin at 1:15 p.m. . Bring a dish to share, your own cups, plates and utensils, and a picnic blanket.

Picnic attendees are invited, if they choose, to informally share some of their own skills once lunch is over – be it seed saving, water conservation, vegetable fermentation, cloth repair, wood carving, sock darning or perhaps shared songs, stories or jokes, you name it.

As the day winds down, Transition’s Michael Tacon will lead a mid-afternoon meditation and then

Andrew Moore will distribute his array of percussion instruments and noisemakers before leading a drum and dance circle – a highlight of last year’s first Transition Sooke summer picnic at Inishoge.

This is both a Zero Waste (i.e., take home whatever you bring) and alcohol-free family event. Parking is limited on site. Participants are urged to walk, ride a bike or carpool.

For more details on Transition Sooke, please go online to transitionsooke.org. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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Learn to compost kitchen scraps Whether you live in a house, an apartment or on acreage there are ways to compost your kitchen scraps.

On Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zero Waste Sooke teams up with the Victoria Compost Education Centre for the third time in their monthly workshops at the Sooke Country Market.

This one will be on composting.

OUR LOCAL WEEKLY SPECIALS ARE BACK PROUDLY SERVING SOOKE, METCHOSIN, with Turkey and JORDAN RIVER AND SOMBRIO !

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Reader’s Photo of the Week Brian Rundle captured this picture of a turkey vulture at Sunny Shores in Sooke. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by the Stickleback West Coast Eatery. Send your jpeg highresolution photo to editor@sookenewsmirror.com.

Sooke does have bats in its belfry Kevin Laird Sooke News Mirror

A plea by the Habitat Acquisition Trust urging residents from Sooke to Port Renfrew to help identify where bats roost and keep hidden during the day has produced an overwhelming response.

“Thanks to the [Sooke News Mirror] article we got a huge response,” said Jill Robinson, coordinator of HAT’s bat stewardship program.

“We’re really encouraged by the community involvement in contacting us. We’re also glad to hear that there are roosting sites around the Sooke area. It’s really promising to hear.”

Researchers with the B.C. Community Bat Project Network say they know “almost nothing” about the local bat population.

Residents are reporting bats in

houses, garages, sheds and other structures. A number of bats have been found in abandoned mine shafts in the Sooke area.

Dead bats have also been given to HAT for identification.

Many of the sighting in Sooke have been found along Otter Point Road, which shouldn’t be a surprise due to the number of wetlands in the area.

The most common bats identified are little brown, yuma and big brown.

Of the 16 species of bats in B.C., over half are red or blue-listed, meaning that their populations are declining and they could become endangered.

The B.C. Community Bat Project Network was established in many regions of B.C. in 2014 to support bat conservation.

The goals are to raise awareness about bats, provide information to homeowners dealing with bat

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issues in buildings, promote the installation of bat-houses, and develop a citizen science program to monitor bat populations.

Bats are an incredibly valuable part of our ecosystem. They play an important role in controlling insect populations, pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds and yet, researchers know very little about them.

“Identifying where they are living will give us a better idea on how we can protect their habitat and more about what’s limiting in their habitat,” said Robinson.

Robinson said she’s been encouraged by the number of people who have indicated they want to install bat-boxes on their property, which encourages bats to roost.

For more information about bats, please go online to hat. bc.ca or call 250-995-2428.

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What you need to know about the weather to plan your weekend.

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Bear sightings are not uncommon in Sooke.

This time of year the bears are in the hills eating berries. We don’t want to attract these bears to Sooke. Our fruit trees are ripening and the streams are low this year.

We are anticipating bears will be seeking alternate food sources in the next month and wildlife conflict situations will increase. The most effective and natural way to reduce human-wildlife interaction is to properly manage food attractants, so they are not accessible to wildlife.

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Our community sightings has made some good n West Coast improvements this year Road (8000 in managing attractions; block), attracted people are being more by livestock bear wise. Conflict situations are fewer this n Phillips Road year in comparison to Sunriver Way, last year. attracted by Where attractants are garbage managed properly we n Eagle Crest have seen a decline in Road, attracted by related human-wildlivestock life conflicts, and in the number of animals that have to be destroyed. This is a positive response from the community.

Take down your bird feeders, pick ripe fruit from trees, manage your compost, and keep your garbage secure until morning pickup and electric fence areas to protect chickens and livestock.

These measures reduce the number of bears that have to be destroyed because we don’t usually relocate bears here. Once a bear gets a taste for these foods, it will continue to seek out these foods as a food source.

If you are a fruit tree owner and cannot pick the fruit or do not want it, please email us at wildwisesooke@gmail.com. We will arrange to have it picked and taken away.

For more information, visit our webpage at wildwisesooke.com. We have posted information for proper electric fencing solutions and attraction management. Check out the Facebook page at wildwisesooke for recent sighting and wildlife information in Sooke ••• Debb Read is community coordinator for Wild Wise Sooke.

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