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Fawlty fisticuffs Actors Paul Holmes, left, Sarah Wilford, JeanSebastian St-Pierre and Raven Markussen rehearse a scene from Fawlty Towers. The Sooke Harbour Players production begins April 2. For the story, please turn to page 30. Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
ELK KILLED BY POACHERS NEAR SANDCUT CREEK Animal found with legs cutoff and hide removed Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
The bodies of two poached elk have been found near Sandcut Creek, east of Jordan River, by conservation officers. The animals were part of a small group of Roosevelt elk that had been living in the area for the last few years.
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Pauwels said the herds affected by the poaching are not healthy enough to sustain even limited harvests. “It’s pretty upsetting. If they’d been left alone, they had all the potential to turn into a viable herd, but this has done severe damage to the prospects of that happening,” he said. Elk have slowly been making a comeback on the Island in the last 30 years. This was the first group conservation officers have seen active in the Greater Sooke area on a regular basis.
Conservation officer Peter Pauwels, who found both animals, said one was pregnant, while the other may have been pregnant as well. The animals were shot a week apart – on Jan. 31 and a week later on Feb. 8. In one case, the animal was shot far off the logging road, with its legs cut off and its hide removed. Although the province’s wildlife authority permits First Nations to hunt Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island, the recent killings have all been deemed illegal.
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District begins review of outdated zoning bylaws The District of Sooke has begun a major review of its bylaws that date as far back as 1999. “There are a number of our bylaws that need to be rewritten,” said chief administrative officer Teresa Sullivan. “Sooke is 15 years old and there has never been a major review of the bylaws.” The district has 630 bylaws that guide everything from development to elections. Zoning bylaws, for example, dictate how land can be used, such as where buildings can go, how buildings may be used, lot sizes and dimensions, building heights and parking requirements. Though bylaws have been tweaked over the years, district staff began a comprehensive review last week with the introduction of Bylaw 630, with proposed zoning amendments. Bylaw 630 updates Bylaw 600, the district’s zoning bylaw, which makes changes to accessory dwelling units, micro brewery and artisan industries. Several months will be spent consulting the public and stakeholders, as well as council and staff, on the bylaw review. The result of those consultations will mean
some bylaws will be rewritten others may be rescinded, Sullivan said. Key goals of the review will be to reflect the district’s urban planning objectives and district standards, guidelines and policies. Acting mayor Kerrie Reay expects significant change, simply because so much has changed since the first bylaws were enacted with the
district’s incorporation in 1999. “There are many contradictions between the [official community plan] and the zoning bylaws,” she said. “Bylaws need to be reviewed and to make sure they’re current, that they apply in today’s environment and to make sure the bylaws complement one another and there isn’t any contradiction.”
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Tunes for Valentine’s Day Sooke residents got a musical treat on Valentine’s Day from the Sooke Youth Show Choir, who sang around town, all day long. The singing young ladies were Laura van den Berk, Ava Dunn, Coral Keys, Nevaeh Perry, Aliya Perry, Angelina Carpenter-Ray and Ahdi Newell. Leading and directing them was Elena Hoath, assistant choir director for the Sooke Youth Show Choir. The event was to help raise money for the choir’s production of Aladdin, coming to the Edward Milne Community School theatre in June.
Tim Hortons to open this fall Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
A Tim Hortons restaurant will open in Sooke this fall as a drive-thru as part of an Esso gas station, a Tim Hortons spokesperson confirmed yesterday. “We are pleased to confirm that we will be opening a new Tim Hortons in Sooke this fall,” Hailey Dedominicis, senior manager of communications at Tim Hortons, wrote in an email. “Conveniently located within an Esso, this
location will also serve guests through a drive-thru.” The new Timmie’s will not be a standalone building, just a 750-foot drive-thru as part of the Esso. The news comes after the T’Sou-ke First Nation announced it has entered into a preliminary business arrangement with Tim Hortons and Esso, and plan to build the facility on undeveloped T’Sou-ke reserve land along Sooke Road. “While there is still much work to be
done before any construction begins, the nation is excited to announce their progress in anticipation of the project’s social and economic benefit that would be shared by the entire Sooke community,” said T’Sou-ke administrator Michelle Thut. Word of a Timmie’s coming to town first broke out when an ad on usedvictoria.com was posted by the facility’s leasee SBMC Holdings Ltd., for a baker position at the proposed new facility. news@sookenewsmirror.com
Library workers ratify five-year agreement The Vancouver Island Regional Library and the Canadian Union of Public Employee (CUPE) local 401 have ratified a new five-year labour agreement for 200 employees. The agreement provides for improved benefits and work
scheduling, and was settled with the assistance of a mediator. VIRL staff have been without a contract since Jan. 1, 2015. The fiveyear deal covers a term from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2019. There are three unionized staff who
work at VIRL’s Sooke branch. VIRL is the fifth-largest library system in B.C. and employs more than 400 people within Vancouver Island, neighbouring Gulf Islands, Haida Gwaii and Bella Coola. editor@sookenewsmirror.com
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District of Sooke unveiled its new senior management team at last week’s council meeting. Chief administrative officer Teresa Sullivan in announcing the seniors managers said they have been tasked with serving the public in a more efficient manner, with additional accountabilities being put in place to ensure “we get the job done.” “We have eliminated silos within the organization that will lead increased sharing of work files to improve productivity and streamline processes. This will be the norm – not the exception. These changes will enable greater efficiency to provide better service in a more timely fashion.” The changes come after the departure of three key managers in a matter of weeks: corporate officer Bonnie Sprinkling, finance director Michael Dillabaugh and engineer Elisabeth Nelson. Sullivan took over as CAO in midDecember. The new senior management team includes: Sullivan Teresa Sullivan, chief administrative officer Sullivan has extensive management experience with the B.C. government. She holds a master of business administration in executive leadership from Royal Roads University. Joseph Rob Howat, director of development services Howat became director of development services (a combination of the previous planning and engineering departments) and approving officer for the District of Sooke in September 2013. Previously, he worked with the provincial government for 35 years. Brent Blackhall, director of finance Blackhall has been with the District of Sooke for 2.5 years as the deputy director of finance, and most recently as the acting director of finance. He came to the district from the Pacific Carbon Trust where he was director of finance. Gabryel Joseph, director of corporate services Before joining the District of Sooke, Joseph worked for all three levels of government in Canada, including two provincial governments (Alberta and B.C.), and four municipalities. Steve Sorensen, fire chief Sorensen has been a member of the Sooke Fire Department for 35 years. Tina Hansen, acting corporate officer Hansen has worked with the District of Sooke for the past nine years and has served in the role of corporate assistant for the last three years. She attained her certificate in local government administration in 2012 through Capilano University. editor@sookenewsmirror.com
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John Phillips Memorial Park is the largest green space in Sooke’s urban core at 7.75 hectares, and the district is looking at ways to enhance the green space.
Over 100 residents give ideas on future of John Phillips Park Kevin Laird
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More than 100 people attended an open house on the future of John Phillips Memorial Park. “This is a chance for the public to priortize the amenities in the park,” said parks and trails advisory committee chair John Boquist. “There are many options for the park.” John Phillips Memorial Park was created in 2005 and is the largest green space in Sooke’s urban core at 7.75 hectares. Over the years there have been several proposals on how to develop the park from building a library, horseshoe pitches, even a bike skills facil-
ity. The committee has come with key philosophies and key priorities for the park. Now the public’s thoughts on the park are sought. Each participant at the Wednesday open house were asked for their ideas, but also to identify projects they would like to see in the park. The committee has considered the park area in three zones: wildlife zone, passive recreation zone and community activities zone, and is following a philosophy of preserving the natural areas while making the best use of the park’s greatest feature – the pond. “There’s a whole list of things we’d like to see done, and we were encouraged by [district
council] to rate the urgency,” Boquist said. “It’s challenging to get these amenities into the park because of the way it’s laid out: there’s a flood plan, there’s a pond.” The committee has also set up an online survey on the District of Sooke website to further engage the public. The survey is open until the end of February. All comments and other information will be tabulated and go before the committee for its March 1 meeting. The committee will then prioritize the results and make a recommendation to council. Council will consider the recommendations at its March 14 meeting. editor@sookenewsmirror.com
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Human foot found near Port Renfrew 13th foot to show up on south coast shores since 2007 Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
Port Renfrew’s Botanical Beach is a world-renown place of many marine wonders, including micro-ecosystems and natural splendor not seen anywhere else – but there was an object slightly out of place Feb. 7, spotted along the beach by a hiker. A running shoe, with what appeared to be a human foot inside. After Sooke RCMP were alerted to the grim discovery, the B.C. Coroners Service later confirmed the foot, which was encased in a sock and shoe, is of human origin.
Grim as it may seem though, it’s not the first time a foot has turned up on Vancouver Island’s shores. This is the 13th foot to show up since 2007, and the first on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, said Barb McClintock, a B.C. Coroners Service spokesperson. Most of the other feet were on the eastern side of the Island or Lower Mainland area and coast such as the Sunshine Coast and Powell River. Of the 13, a total of 10 have been identified, coming from seven separate individuals; three were pairs. McClintock said none of the cases had any homicide or foul play involved and that they were all the result of accidents or suicides. Who the foot belongs to and where it came from is still unknown. “Work will now continue with the identification unit
of the B.C. Coroners Service and our community and police partners to try to determine the identity of the individual concerned and a cause of death,” McClintock said in a press release. “Final confirmation in these circumstances must come from DNA testing.” McClintock added that the type of shoe in question was first sold in North America in March 2013, which implies the shoe’s owner died at some point between March 2013 and December 2015. And as far as how it separated from the rest of the body, a preliminary coroner’s examination suggests the foot disarticulated naturally from the rest of the body as a result of prolonged immersion in water. In the case where a foot is found, the reason it stays relatively intact is because it’s held together in a sock and
the shoe itself, which also has far more buoyancy. So far, there are 178 unidentified cases of missing persons at sea the B.C. Coroner Service is investigating. And it can look into for a long time, too. McClintock said that of the 10 identified, two had gone missing in the 1980s. People have gone missing in the Port Renfrew region before, so nothing is ruled out at this point, said Sooke RCMP Staff Sgt. Jeff McArthur, adding that the detachment is working with the coroner to figure out what bodies they have outstanding, where they’re from and see if anything matches. “It could be from anywhere, someone taken with the currents, it could even be from the [United] States, we’re looking into that in assistance to the coroner’s role.” news@sookenewsmirror.com
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Sooke Minor Fastball, SEAPARC Leisure Complex lobby, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Meat draw 3 p.m. ART EXHIBIT Tales of Woe and Whimsey. Sooke Region Museum, all day.
Sunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5. Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday. Bluegrass Jam, first and third Sunday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. October to May. MUSIC JAM Kemp Lake Store Music Cafe Music Jam. 7875 West Coast Rd., 1 to 5 p.m.
Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 250-642-5152. CALLING ALL QUILTERS Knox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: 250-642-0789. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Euchre 6:30 p.m.
Cribbage 7 P.M. BINGO Sr. Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community Hall. Info: 250-664-6612. ADULT WALKING GROUP SEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250642-8000. QUILTERS & CRAFTERS Shirley Quilters and Crafters. Shirley Hall, 10:30 a.m. MEDITATION TALK Sooke Yoga and Meditation Centre, 7:30 p.m. SOOKE WINDS Concert band rehearsal. Journey Middle School band room, 7:30 p.m. Info: 250891-8433.
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Seedy Saturday helps put food on the table Annual food-growing event will answer many questions Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
With the rising price of food and the world’s climate more on the fritz than ever before, concerns of food security are echoing deeper and louder – notably how sustainable is the food we eat and where does it come from. Running into its seventh year in Sooke, Seedy Saturday aims to answer questions and provide solutions for those who either started growing their own food or have been doing so for many years. The event is on Feb. 27 at the Sooke Community Hall, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, much of which comes from seeds, and various types thereof, is what puts the seed in the Saturday; it’s a gathering place to swap and sell seeds of all variations. And it’s not just a marketplace either – it’s where locals and outsiders alike come to learn, to teach and to discuss seeds and the benefits of farming. “The main goal is to make our community aware of the precariousness of our seed diversity,” said Mary Alice Johnson, owner of ALM Organic Farm in Sooke and a longstanding supporter of Seedy Saturday. Johnson said much of the benefit from having such an event locally comes in creating a wide range of natural seed variants in the community, something that is rare in an age where mass hybridization and a shrinking gene pool of seed types is the norm. Dating back to 1990, seed swaps first began at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver due to a lack of “heritage” seeds, or seeds naturally grown. The event quickly moved into Victoria, and has continued to grow across Canada, even internationally. While Victoria’s seed-swap is bigger, Johnson believes Sooke has a more welcoming, warmer feel to it. “A lot of people come out from Victoria and like Sooke better, because they feel Sooke to be more homey.” One of the participating organizers of the event is Anita Wasiuta, president of the Sooke Food Community Health Initiative, a non-profit society of producers and consumers from the Sooke District, Otter Point, East Sooke and Shirley.
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She said part of the reason its popularity has gone up in recent years is because people are noticing the higher-priced food and the health issues surrounding it. “They’re looking more at what can they do locally, which is why the Sunriver community gardens, all 124 plots, are full,” Wasiuta said, adding that people are also looking more at their local food producers rather than their supermarkets. Often times it’s the quality of the food that speaks for itself, and if you’re growing it yourself, that’s even better. “Once they taste that self-grown tomato, it’s hard to go back. It’s the flavor, the care that it takes, and you have this relationship with your food that you don’t necessarily get when you’re buying in large bulk.” Wasiuta said people also go to Seedy Saturday to meet their friends and their neighbors and share an interest in growing their own food. “It’s a neat way for the novices to chat with each other and with the experts. Even if you’re growing food for years, you’re still learning.” There will also be plants, or starters, that are pre-grown and ready to be planted, along with fruit trees, so people can add fruits to their garden complement. Activities for kids will be available as well. Seedy Saturday will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 27, with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
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Council wanted review of district operations Editor’s note: The following was a statement by acting mayor Kerrie Reay at last week’s council meeting centering around the changes occurring within the District of Sooke. •••
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District of Sooke council instructed our chief administrative officer, Teresa Sullivan, to conduct a review of the operations of the district.
This process was to be inclusive of staff, business and community members. Ms. Sullivan was to engage in thorough interviews with all staff of the district to get input on what was working well and where improvements could be made. The review also expected consultation with community members, user groups and stakeholders; a process that should be continuous and with full support of mayor and council. Initial changes have been made to better serve the public and to
make certain the District of Sooke’s services are well aligned with the district’s strategic plan. This will enable council to continue to implement key measures of the strategic plan being fiscally responsible, building on improved customer service and encouraging economic development. As any organization moves forward, change is inevitable. The District of Sooke will continue to strive to provide better service, to do a better job, for community,
business and resident alike. I would like to add that I am in regular contact with Mayor Tait and she is apprised of all aspects regarding the district. Finally, I would also like to ask the community to be sensitive to the fact that our Mayor is a new mom and be respectful of her leave so she can spend time with her family worry free. ••• We want to hear from you. Send your comments to editor@ sookenewsmirror.com.
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Bylaws need to be reviewed and to make sure they’re current, that they apply in today’s environment and to make sure the bylaws complement one another and there isn’t any contradiction. Kerrie Reay, acting mayor – Page 2
It’s challenging to get these amenities into the park because of the way it’s laid out: there’s a flood plan, there’s a pond. John Boquist, trail and parks advisory committee – Page 5
A lot of people come out from Victoria and like Sooke better, because they feel Sooke to be more homey. Mary Alice Johnson, Seedy Saturday – Page 7
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Readers’ letters Little to be gained by second-guessing Time will tell whether the recent actions of Sooke council will improve the governance issues in our community. After a very slick coup d’etat at city hall, there exists among us, unending angst, and questions regarding arrival of new bodies into key positions, departure of wellliked and respected staff, and debatable hiring practices. Yes, there are rules concerning what can and what cannot be released to the public. There is also a responsibility of elected persons to address issues of concern to the electorate.
Sooke council failed miserably in their duties by showing no respect for the growing unrest in our community, and thus allowing sides to form as folks tried to sort out gossip from fact. Hired to solve the problems are CAO Teresa Sullivan and her former business associate Gabryel Joseph, now director of corporate services (a newly designated position). One word crops up in the press releases for these new employees. The word is “transformation” or variations thereof. CAO Sullivan was described as bringing a “transformative leadership style” to her new
position, while Mr. Joseph is described as “passionate about being a catalyst in both individual and organization transformation.” CAO Sullivan is also quoted as referencing an opportunity to “shape the future of Sooke.” Should members of the community be wary, or will these new powers aim at Sooke council? Watch and wait. While Sooke council appears to have abdicated their responsibility to the electorate during a time of upheaval, perhaps we should heed the advice we would get from our youngsters, and simply “chill out” at least until the dust settles.
There is little to be gained by trying to second-guess who or what might be transformed, or whether this council will ever exhibit leadership. On a personal note I would like to express my appreciation to Bonnie Sprinkling for her years of dedication to her community. Bonnie worked extremely hard and was always pleasant and prompt when approached for assistance. From the view of an outsider, she appeared to not only do her own job, but to cover for the series of CAOs who followed the very capable Tom Day. Thank you, Bonnie! Gail Hall Sooke
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WE ASKED YOU: What do you think about the changes at city hall?
Our first CAO was great. If you had a question, concern, you only needed to call or speak with him, he would get you the answer from staff or wherever he needed to go and called you back the same day. That was service. We haven’t had service like that since. The new CAO is welcoming comments and listening to the public. I am unsure of the duties of Gabryel Joseph yet, as there is no job description and I question a new position. Ellen Lewers Sooke
On the surface, it looks to me like some of our leaders have been taking liberties with their power while the mayor is on maternity leave. The recent hirings suggest cronyism at all levels, but it’s impossible to say since everyone who should be providing citizens with information has been working to keep things from being transparent, thereby allowing the infamous Sooke rumour mill to come to its own conclusions. Lorien Arnold Sooke
It’s well past its time that this happened. We had a lot of people up there who weren’t trained properly for their positions. There was nothing wrong with people themselves, it’s that they were under-qualified and they’d been making bad decisions, or being afraid to make decisions. Randy Clarkston Sooke
It’s hard to gauge what’s going on, because there’s a lot more going on than what we’re told. Things have to be transparent, that’s what democracy is all about. Problem with politics now is that it’s as complicated as possible so the public can’t understand what’s going on. Is Ms. Sullivan capable to do the job? On all accounts yes, but again, where’s the transparency. Mark Whiteson Sooke
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Readers’ letters Faded lines a hazard to driving on Gillespie I and others are very concerned about the faded lines and inadequate reflectors, especially for night driving on Gillespie Road. I moved out here about a year ago and have had a couple of near off the road accidents. The road is travelled by many people and needs to be improved for safer night driving. Does a serious accident have to happen before something is done? Sooke Road was recently upgraded and is a pleasure to drive on, a job well done. So now let’s get Gillespie Road upgraded, so we can see the lines and reflectors. Phyllis Gibbs East Sooke
Kudos go out to Good Samaritan We would like to express our sincere thank you to the lovely
lady that picked up our beloved ( albeit wet ) yellow lab, Maya, in the rain in the middle of Gillespie Road recently Maya went AWOL after our gate had been inadvertently left open. The woman was caring enough to stop before our sweet dog suffered any harm. This lady took the time to note that Maya had a Saseenos Veterinary tag on her collar and transported her there . It’s just one more act of kindness which Sooke is well known for and one of the many reasons we love to live here. Michele and Kevin Atchison East Sooke
Questions must be asked on departures I have read both side of this issue, ones like Lorne Christensen and others that were posted in what he mentioned as a blog “that masquerades as a news outlet.” I have only one question for
Mr. Christensen and all of the district’s residents to consider: If there is nothing unethical going on in the hiring practices then why are we seeing a significant number of management staff leaving the district? The recent turnover of management has been great indeed. Are we not permitted to ask what is the real reason so many have left in such a short period of time? According to Mr. Christensen the answer is no. We should just accept it and keep quiet. I think there are some unanswered questions that should be addressed. Keeping silent only reinforces suspicion. Throwing verbal mud towards certain people or groups of people only seals the deal. Kudos to those that don’t sit by quietly and just accept things as they appear but ask questions. Isn’t that what true democracy is all about? Sherie Welsford Sooke
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PM needs to quit blowing smoke and get off the pot
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We are surrounded by quasi criminals wherever we live in Canada, maybe even more so in Sooke. They are the pastors who baptize our babies, the doctors we see for what ails us, the politicians we vote for, the police officers who pull us over for speeding and the plumbers who repaired our leaky faucets last week. The fact is multiple generations of the good folks in Sooke and across the country are engaging in criminal activity at any given moment. You can smell the evidence on the
clothes of the person sitting in front of you on the Sooke 61 at 7 a.m. on your way into work, in the lineup at Village Foods or on certain stretches of Sooke Road on a hot summer’s day, depending on which way the wind is blowing. They are the millions of otherwise lawabiding Canadians from all professions, ages, races, backgrounds and income brackets who choose to smoke marijuana, unhindered by the consequences or the fact that what they do is against the law. Their numbers grow unabated as we attempt to punish them in a system that has already wasted billions fighting a war it cannot win. There is hope or despair on the horizon, however, depending on your point of view, because last year we finally elected a prime minister who promised to prioritize legalizing something many of us already grow in our
gardens. At the very least, legalization would eliminate a portion of the evil element that currently benefits from the existing hypocrisy. We can use the profits to reduce harm, finance improvements to our health care, our quality of life and education if we handle the transition with intelligence and foresight. Unfortunately, it’s too late for Eddie, a former schoolmate with blond, shimmering shoulder length hair, a quiet, keep to himself kind of guy who lived to play his guitar. Eddie was 18 back in the summer of ‘69 when he paid a horrible price for his preference for an occasional puff. Eddie was sentenced to the max of the day, four to seven years for trafficking, and dispatched to St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary - an institution the most hardened inmates referred to as the brain eater – after he was
arrested for selling a couple of joints to an undercover cop at an outdoor concert at a park in Montreal. He made the mistake of having a drink of water without looking behind him on his first day of incarceration, and someone slammed his face into the fountain, smashing out most of his teeth in the process. That’s why I pray that Justin gets right to it and, more importantly, gets it right. Eddie and countless others paid the price and had their lives ruined doing something that barely raises an eyebrow nowadays, but is still against the law in our home and native land. It’s time, Mr. Prime Minister, to get on the pot. ••• Rick Stiebel is a Sooke resident and semi-retired journalist.
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13.20 per kg
Grain Fed Free Run
99
5
99
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Whole Pork Tenderloin
Canadian
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13.20 per kg
1kg
Beef Simmering Short Ribs
11.00 per kg
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7.69 per kg
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4
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500-800gr
350gr
5
400ml
99
5
3$
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LICABL PP
5
4$ for
550-600gr
399
5
2$ for
Saputo
Kraft
Saputo Lite
500gr
250gr
Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
Parmesan Cheese
Bari Ricotta
100% Pure Coconut Water
Fish & Chips
High Liner
Organic Cocount Milk
Everland
High Liner
Gnocchi
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Everland
520ml
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Mozzarellissima
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499
Fish Sticks
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500gr or 700gr
5
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22.02 per kg
9
5
99
99 Per
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Olymel
Olympic Previously Frozen
Jane’s
375gr
450gr
6.59 per kg
800gr
Bacon
Pork Dinner Sausages
Original Wieners
for
8
for
7
2
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Danone
Activia Probiotic Yogurt
LB
Pub Style Chicken
99
2$
2$
Per
12x100gr
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Nestle
Carnation Breakfast Anytime or Essentials Drink
10x40gr or 6x237ml
5
99
Mjb
International Delight
Classic Roast Fine Grind, 1kg
473ml
Coffee Whitener
Premium Coffee
5
99
Danone
Nescafe
Activia Probiotic Yogurt 650gr
7
7
2$ for
Dr. Oetker
Danone
Oikos Greek Yogurt 500gr or 4x100gr
Panebello Bakery Crust Pizza 420-450gr
7
2$ for
399
77
5
2$ for
Kicking Horse
Dr. Oetker
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Casa Di Mama Pizza
454gr
395-410gr
11
99
399
Instant Coffee
Selected, 100-170gr
5
99
Nestle
Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr
3
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750gr
170gr
for
5
Black Diamond
Kraft
Shredded Cheese
Cheestrings
Miracle Whip or Mayo
340gr
336gr
Newman’s Own
Newman’s Own 415ml
Organic Tortilla Chips
12x340-355ml
6
for
4
99
LICABL PP
Quaker
Quaker
6
2$
Dole
Dole
Fruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch
Chewy Granola Bars
100gr
Kraft
Texana
Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix
NEW!
for
Quaker
Rice
5
4
4
99
2$ for
NEW!
for
5
Quaker
Quaker
Oats
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
1.36lt
709gr-1kg
5
2$ for
for
NEW!
for
10
10
Quaker
Harvest Granola Bars
for
Dare
Primo
5
2$ for
796ml
for
10
Econo Paper Towels 6 Big Rolls, 6’s
Scotties
Multi Facial Tissue 6x88-140’s
680ml
540ml
4$
SpongeTowels
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
Tomatoes
5
4$ for
5
4$ for
LICABL PP
2
99
Breaktime Cookies
350gr
3
99
for
Dare
Ultimate Cookies
Purex
Kraft
Double Roll Bathroom Tissue
250gr
for
5
for
5
4$ for
5
99
4
99
5
99
Cheez Whiz
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
500gr
450gr
12’s
Kraft
Kraft
Peanut Butter
5
4$
2$
Kraft
Singles Process Cheese Product
5
2$
LICABL PP
SPREAD SOME HAPPY Primo
Primo
Beans or Chick Peas
900gr
1.75lt
Dare
Original Wagon Wheels 630gr
175gr
3$
3$
10
2
99
PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES Pasta
Beverage
NEW!
5$
470-600gr
300gr
4$
10
Harvest Breakfast Fruit Squares
2kg
120gr
Primo
Five Alive or Nestea
100% Juice
Selected, 130-196gr
4$
5$
4
99
LICABL PP
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2
2
99
99
140-184gr
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4
99
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Stove Top Stuffing Mix
3
99
for
Quaker
Crispy Minis Chips
Oatmeal & Raisin, 210gr
2$ Kraft
2.63lt
4x107ml or 4x90gr
Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies
5
Minute Maid
Simply Orange Juice
450gr or 755gr
350ml
for
Kellogg’s
Muslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal
Cereal
NEW QUAKER FAVOURITES!
1lt
5
Selected, 312-425gr
2$
Pickles
for
Kellogg’s
425gr
9
99
4$
Que Pasa
Sparklers or 100% Juice
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
5
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Vlasic
All Natural Dressing
Medium Salsa
for
EES EF
3
4
Dole
Miss Vickie’s
99
99
5 EES EF
4
for
3$
220gr
890ml
99
Original, 1.81kg
2$
4$
Black Diamond
Soft Margarine
PLUS A
9
99
Becel
354gr
600-750gr
PLUS A
907gr
Waffles
Hash Brown Potatoes or Patty
Fries or Wedges
PLUS A
Black Diamond
Aunt Jemima
Cavendish
Cavendish Farms
Chunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water
Cheddar Cheese
A17
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A16
450gr
227-250gr
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
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Black Diamond
Kraft
Shredded Cheese
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Miracle Whip or Mayo
340gr
336gr
Newman’s Own
Newman’s Own 415ml
Organic Tortilla Chips
12x340-355ml
6
for
4
99
LICABL PP
Quaker
Quaker
6
2$
Dole
Dole
Fruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch
Chewy Granola Bars
100gr
Kraft
Texana
Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix
NEW!
for
Quaker
Rice
5
4
4
99
2$ for
NEW!
for
5
Quaker
Quaker
Oats
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
1.36lt
709gr-1kg
5
2$ for
for
NEW!
for
10
10
Quaker
Harvest Granola Bars
for
Dare
Primo
5
2$ for
796ml
for
10
Econo Paper Towels 6 Big Rolls, 6’s
Scotties
Multi Facial Tissue 6x88-140’s
680ml
540ml
4$
SpongeTowels
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
Tomatoes
5
4$ for
5
4$ for
LICABL PP
2
99
Breaktime Cookies
350gr
3
99
for
Dare
Ultimate Cookies
Purex
Kraft
Double Roll Bathroom Tissue
250gr
for
5
for
5
4$ for
5
99
4
99
5
99
Cheez Whiz
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
500gr
450gr
12’s
Kraft
Kraft
Peanut Butter
5
4$
2$
Kraft
Singles Process Cheese Product
5
2$
LICABL PP
SPREAD SOME HAPPY Primo
Primo
Beans or Chick Peas
900gr
1.75lt
Dare
Original Wagon Wheels 630gr
175gr
3$
3$
10
2
99
PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES Pasta
Beverage
NEW!
5$
470-600gr
300gr
4$
10
Harvest Breakfast Fruit Squares
2kg
120gr
Primo
Five Alive or Nestea
100% Juice
Selected, 130-196gr
4$
5$
4
99
LICABL PP
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2
2
99
99
140-184gr
for
4
99
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Stove Top Stuffing Mix
3
99
for
Quaker
Crispy Minis Chips
Oatmeal & Raisin, 210gr
2$ Kraft
2.63lt
4x107ml or 4x90gr
Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies
5
Minute Maid
Simply Orange Juice
450gr or 755gr
350ml
for
Kellogg’s
Muslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal
Cereal
NEW QUAKER FAVOURITES!
1lt
5
Selected, 312-425gr
2$
Pickles
for
Kellogg’s
425gr
9
99
4$
Que Pasa
Sparklers or 100% Juice
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
5
Start a new tradition with these
Vlasic
All Natural Dressing
Medium Salsa
for
EES EF
3
4
Dole
Miss Vickie’s
99
99
5 EES EF
4
for
3$
220gr
890ml
99
Original, 1.81kg
2$
4$
Black Diamond
Soft Margarine
PLUS A
9
99
Becel
354gr
600-750gr
PLUS A
907gr
Waffles
Hash Brown Potatoes or Patty
Fries or Wedges
PLUS A
Black Diamond
Aunt Jemima
Cavendish
Cavendish Farms
Chunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water
Cheddar Cheese
A17
Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015
PLUS A
A16
450gr
227-250gr
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
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Old Fashioned Ham
1
1
49 100 gr
2 Medium
Fried Rice Medium
10
95
7
99
Available at select stores only.
4
Large
Almond Chicken Chop Suey
Available at select stores only.
Double Cream Brie Cheese
5
Per 100gr
Sweet & Sour Pork 8 Piece
Deep Fried Prawns
Per
100 gr
French Aic
• Broccoli & Grape • Coleslaw Vinaigrette • Pasta Primavera
49
99
16 Piece Maki Platter
100 gr
Deli Salad
Cervelat or Hungarian Salami
5
2
99
Per
Medium
Schneiders
8 Piece Happy California Rolls
Tomato Basil Turkey Breast
69
Per
Sushi
Schneiders
Vienna
Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef
3
99
7 995 95 5 50
49 Per 100gr
Cold
BBQ Pork Back Ribs
2
29 Per 100gr
Seafood • Quality Foods
49
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Previously Frozen
Boneless Skinless Basa Fillets
Skinless Halibut Fillets
Jane’s
Breaded Fish Selected, 580-615gr
Jelly Beans
8
49
Per
100 gr
Per
100 gr
Sole Fillets
1
49
WEATHER PERMITTING
Quality Fresh
Per
100 gr
Organically Yours
Family Favourites Oriental Mix
Sweet Treats Chocolate Buds or Macaroons 400gr
Fresh
88
Quality Fresh
¢
69
¢
Per
100 gr
Organic Dried Cranberries 200gr
Fancy, 275gr
2
99
3
99
4
99
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Alpine Bread
2
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8”
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3
99
• • • •
Bread
Selected, 500-570gr
Banana Cream Banana Split Chocolate Cream Keylime
7
6 pack
Cream Puffs
Pepperoni Cheese Sticks
5
2$
49
49
Blueberry Muffins
A19
99
10
4$ for
Turtle Cheesecake
Silver Hills
Sprouted Whole Grain Bread Selected, 430-615gr
3
for
5
12
2$
2$
for
10
99
3$
for
Quality Foods • Taste for Life Want-Want
Superslim Brown Rice Crisps
Trueblue or Trueblack
Dorset Cereals
1.36lt
540-620gr
Cocktail
Dairyland
Muesli
Plus Trutaste Lactose Free Milk 2lt
100gr
PLUS A
for
Udi’s
LICABL PP
EES EF
5
2$
5
for
Happy Water
Chapman’s
6x500ml or 5lt
Assorted Sizes
Naturally Alkaline Lithia Water
Gluten Free Pizza 264-286gr
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Surf
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599
499
2$
5
2
Arm & Hammer
Bleach
2x Concentrated Liquid Detergent
3.57lt
650-946ml
99
Household
Clorox
Laundry Stain Remover
Island Breeze, 120’s
99
499
99
Shout
Fabric Softener Sheets
3
No Sugar Added Ice Cream or Novelties
2
99
399
3
2.03lt
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99
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Red Delicious Apples
1
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3
99
3.28 per kg
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4
“Solo Variety” Papayas
3
99
99
California Grown “Andy Boy”
Romaine Hearts 3’s
Natural Organics
Per
LB
Hawaiian Grown
99
3.73 per kg
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B.C. Grown
Per
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B.C. Bouquet
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3.28 per kg
69
Per
California Grown
Zucchini Squash
Spartan Apples
E
LB
Mexican Grown
B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”
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88 49 1
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Eat Smart
Sweet Kale Salad 12oz
Azalea
14
99 1299
Washington Grown
Organic Yellow Onions 3lb bag
3
99
Mexican Grown “Hot House”
On the Vine Tomatoes 13.20 per kg
5
99 Per
LB
Mexican Grown
Bunched Red or Gold Beets
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Balloons. Cake. A grand pyramid of gifts. Those are some of the images we see when picturing children’s birthdays. It’s not always the case though, and when identical twins Etta and Isla Putch turned six recently, they went against the entire birthday norm. Instead of asking for a pony, a bike, a 20-pound Lego set, or all the other gazillions of gifts two six year olds might want for their birthday, the girls wanted something completely selfless: a rescue party to save homeless animals. Instead of gifts, they just want to raise money to get their furry friends off the streets and into a warm place full of love and food. “They came to me and said, ‘Mommy, we’re not gonna do presents,’� said mom Tara Putch, adding the girls had all their kindergarden friends bring cat and dog food, leashes and harnesses, kennels, toys or a cash donation to support their cause. “I’m really proud of them, because it’s really selfless to do such a thing,� she said. “I hope it grows into something bigger, because it will help them see that one selfless act can help many.� So far, the twins have chosen the Broken Promises Rescue charity as a starting platform, but if they manage to raise enough
Sooke Community Centre Advisory Committee Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:00am
Committee of the Whole Monday, February 22, 2016 from 6:00-7:00 pm
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Sooke Program for the Arts (SPA) Committee Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:30am
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Identical twins Etta and Isla Putch, six, decided the best birthday gift of all was rescuing homeless animals. money, they’ll also donate to the Vets for Pets, a volunteer network in Victoria of veterinarians who aid and support homeless and low-income pet owners. Putch also works at a vet clinic, and the family owns four pets, all of whom were rescued animals, so it’s easy to see how
helping animals in need is a big deal. Still, Putch said the rescue idea and the initiative came from her daughters, not the other way around. “They just felt like that was the right thing to do.� news@sookenewsmirror.com
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Top Sirloin Roast
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Nabob Tradition
Potato
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Texana Long Grain
375-400g All Varieties
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Oceans
Jasmine Rice AAA Beef
AAA Beef
Top Sirloin Steak
Top Sirloin Medallions
15.41/kg ............................
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6 8 Sausage 59 Rolls 49 6 4 Bacon 99 49 5 4 99 99 4 10 99 /lb
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Schneider's Mini
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Schneider's
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Schneider's
Schneider's
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Old Fashioned
Ham
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800g ..........................
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100g All Varieties ......
Noodles 170g .......................
Garden Cocktail 1.89L ..........................
Christie
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Unico Whole or Slice Pitted
Motts
Black Olives
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200ml.....................
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Christie
Cookies 300g All Varieties .......
Bits and Bites
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Dill Dinner Cups 4/ 00 Pickles 58g All Varieties ....
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Salt Spring Island
Mussels
1L All Varieties ............
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Potato Chips
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5
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425g
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4
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La Grille Montreal
Steak Spice 188g ..........................
499 ea
Unico Flat
3
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Dempster's 12 Grain, Supergrain or Seed Lovers
Bread 600g ...........................
279 ea
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King Cans
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California
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Ginger Root
Cello Carrots
Cilantro
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Hearts
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Hot House
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Dog Food
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2/ 00
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Friskies 7 Favourites
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Granola Cereal Cling Wrap
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Miss Vickies XL
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Gallo Extra Virgin
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99
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Dempster's Sesame
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Dole California
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2kg
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2
2/ 00
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Long Grain Rice
Western Foods White or 60% Whole Wheat
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Uncle Toms
Coating Mix
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3/ 00
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Shake N Bake
Raisin Bran Cereal
4/ 00
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Lays XXL
Kelloggs
Pasta in Sauce
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General Mills
400-500g All Varieties
Apple ¢ Dessert
99
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Hass Avocados
4/ 00
Motts Fruitsation
Farkay Chow Mein or Steam Fried
425g All Varieties
Fresh
1
Ichiban
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29
213g
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Treats from the
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Mexican
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Wild Pink Salmon
239
907g
Heinz
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Potato Patties
Pizza All Varieties 325-390g
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Island Gold Large Organic
500mL .......................
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Island Farms
Light Cream
Eggs
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Ice Cream
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Kraft Philadelphia
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Sparkling Apple Rice Juice Crisps 750 mL .....................
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Happy Planet
Banana Joe
Barbara's Bakery
Cheese Puffs
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Seaweed Crunch 30g 2 Varieties ...
340-425g ..
749 ea
Boned Broth Hormone & Antibiotic Free
680g ..........................
ea
So Delicious Organic
Coconut Milk Beverage 946 mL All Varieties ..........................................
Everland Organic
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Bob's Red Mill Organic
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Steel Cut Oats
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ORGANIC
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All Varieties
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199 269 79 2 79 3
Cool Whip
Island Farms Denali or Country Cream
1.65L All Varieties ......
Island Farms
Remember Your Calcium
Scottish Oatmeal
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Coconut Milk
160 mL 2 Varieties .................................................
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99
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Sooke Fall Fair Seedy Saturday Market “Full of Beans�
CONTACT LOAN CUPBOARD
Saturday Feb.27 10-3pm Sooke Community Hall Ground level dinning hall Veg. Chilli,Pea Soup, Turkey pie and kale salad. Vendors with seeds,plants,essential oils, crafts,needlework,curios and many unique items. Call Candace to book tables -$10 250-474-5771
RENTALS AVAILABLE FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT “Crutches Wheel Chairs Walkers Bathroom Helpers Misc. Items� Call 250-389-4607 Need A Ride? 250-389-4661
Robert de Ryck (Bonsai Bob) February 24 1939 ~ February 18, 2013, Remembered with steadfast respect and affection, your loyal friend, Doreen Langmead.
SOOKE GARDEN CLUB Meeting. Wed., Feb.24, 7:00pm St. Rose of Lima 2191 Townsend Rd. “Growing Amazing Vegetables & Soft Fruits in Sooke� Newcomers + Visitors More Than Welcome
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your private party automotive ad with us in SELL IT IN 3 Place your community paper for next 3 weeks for only OR IT RUNS the $30. If your vehicle does not call us and we'll run it FOR FREE!* sell, again at NO CHARGE!
Mattick’s Farm,Wed.Feb.24. Home pick-up 9:00am $10 Hall 9:30am $8.00 Call Iris 250-642-6209
CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661. TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at The Sooke Bottle Depot. Also accepting cash and non-perishable Food items
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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 November 7, 2015, at the 2200 block of Otter Point Road, and at 2076 Church Road, both in Sooke, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Sooke RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $321 CAD (Otter Point Road), on or about 12:44 Hours, and a Samsung cell phone (Church Road), on or about 14:46 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in and/or obtained by 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 and section 354(1) (possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2016-3408, 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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SOOKE SENIORS BUS MEMBERSHIP $15.00 Tuesday & Thursday Lunch and Bingo Community Hall Wednesday - Special Trips Advertised in Sooke Mirror Coming Events Column Friday - Lunch and Shopping Trips in Victoria Call June - 250-642-2032 Last Sunday of the Month Dinner at different restaurants Call June - 250-642-2032 Pick -up at home or community hall For further information: Call Kay 250-642-4662 YOUR GENEROUS DONATION
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com
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LEGALS WE LOCATE bug transmitters spycams, GPS trackers, phone taps. 40 yrs exp. Ultra discreet. Very reasonable cost complete w/written report if required. (250)893-3826 in Victoria or toll-free 1-866-4246514. spynot@gmail.com
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On January there were items stolen from a car in the parking lot at Mai Mai’s Bistro. Among the missing items are original Trade Ticket documents that are needed for tradesman to gain certiďŹ ed employment. They were contained in a plastic envelope. Their safe return to the Sooke News Mirror ofďŹ ce #4-6631 Sooke Road would be greatly appreciated. We have a drop mailbox for after hour drop offs.
Capital Regional District! Includes Training. Call Dave for Home Inspection Franchise Presentation. 1.855.301.2233 www.bc.abuyerschoice.com
GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year - all cash. Protected territories - locations provided. Full details, call now! 1-866668-6629 or visit our website www.tcvend.com.
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LOG SCALER
Fully licensed for full time job - Nanaimo area. Inventory management/computer skills favorable but will train suitable candidate. Tremendous growth, opportunity, and learning environment. Duties may include but not limited to: metric & scribner scaling, weight scaling, custom log sorting, inventory mgmt - land and water, water scaling, etc. Email: scalingjobs@gmail.com
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MINING LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that San Juan Quarries Ltd., PO Box 129 - 682 Ark Road, Malahat, BC V0R 2L0, free miner certiďŹ cate client number 143420, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identiďŹ ed by the mineral claim listed below. The mineral claim will be surveyed by a BCLS, whose ďŹ eld notes and plans will be approved by the Surveyor General. HELP WANTED The following mineral claim, located south of the San Juan River and west of Allan Creek, is subject to the mining lease application: • Tenure Number 335483 • Mineral Titles Map Number 092C.060 Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s ofďŹ ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 3 Day of February, 2016.
HOOK TENDER, Experienced, required in Duncan area. Wages negotiable. Email resume to: logwork@shaw.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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FRUIT TREE PRUNING. Ivy & blackberry clearing. Call John Kaiser at 250-812-8236. HORTICULTURIST - $25/HR Tina 778-678-2524
HAULING AND SALVAGE ED’S HAULING Cheap disposal of furniture, appliances, junk and what have you? U &I type moving with covered pick-up truck. Ed & Faye
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THE 292 SENIORS Travel and Social Group is looking for a driver for our 5 spd manual bus on 3-4 day monthly tours. Honourariam. Requires class 2. Call 778-265-7663 if you are interested.
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EXP bookkeeper needed, must know Sage, Excel, & Word. Exp in Caseware & ProďŹ le an asset. Must be able to work independently w/o supervision. Email duncanbookkeeping123@gmail.com
PERSONAL SERVICES HEALING ARTS
JEANNY’S MASSAGE for WOMAN Swedish. Non-sexual. âœąFoot Massageâœą $40/half hr. $60/1hr.
250-580-1987. FINANCIAL SERVICES
PAINTING DAN KITEL Painting Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial
DRYWALL PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, ďŹ replaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.
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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
KINDLING,$6/Bundle,approx ,1cu.ft. Free Delivery, Min. 10 Bundles. 250-642-4790
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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AFFORDABLE ROOFING New Construction * REROOFS *REPAIRS Call Deano
REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
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STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooďŹ ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
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“When you buy from a small business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college. Our customers are our shareholders - and they are the ones we strive to make happy. Thank you for supporting small businesses!� -Unknown
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541 email: info@sooke.ca website: www.sooke.ca
REQUESTS FOR QUOTES Galloping Goose Connector Separated Multiuse Trail & Galloping Goose Connector Gravel Multiuse Trail The District of Sooke is requesting two individual quotes for the following work: • Construction of the Galloping Goose Connector Separated Multi-Use Trail • Construction of the Galloping Goose Connector Gravel Multi-Use Trail
A pre-bid meeting for both projects will take place on February 18, 2016 at 9:00 am, on-site at 2250 Sooke River Road. Please provide your quote and estimated schedule for completion of the work electronically to info@sooke.ca, or to the address below, no later than 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016. Late bids will not be accepted.
CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535
Located on the north side of Sannich. • Ideal for warehousing or storage • 20 Ft. ceiling, overhead door access,ground level • Hydro, security alarm, garbage disposal responsibility of tenant. Call Don 250-708-2004
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907;
The scope of work and project details are available on the District website at www.sooke.ca.
Rapid debt relief. Good people to know in times of trouble. Serving communities throughout Vancouver Island. Call Kyle for a consultation. 1-855-812-6767; Abakhan & Associates Inc. www.abakhan.com
2,400Sf. Warehouse Space For Sublease
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Sports Football program needs coaches The Sooke Seahawks are in the hunt for coaches. The minor football club, which plays in the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association, is having trouble filling coaching spots for its three teams – atom, pee wee and junior bantam. Each team needs between three to four coaches. Those hoping to coach must undergo criminal record check. No experience is necessary. The league runs for about 14 weeks, with practices beginning in March and playoffs wrapped by mid-June. Teams practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. There is one weekend game every week. There are many benefits to coaching, said Scott Gertsma, who has coached in the league for four years. “The thing about football that’s most challenging for a coach, you are teaching them how to hit and run and be an athlete. You teach players defence and offence,” he said. “I think I’m having some kind of influence providing a situation for kids where it’s safe, they can grow, they can learn.” If you’re interested in volunteering your time and skills to the Seahawks, please contact Gertsma by email at scott@ sookehomehardware.com.
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Battle of birds Sooke Thunderbirds Taye Julien, left, and Peninsula Eagles Bradley Hammond battle for the puck during Sunday’s bantam hockey game at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex arena. Sooke’s effort of keeping the puck in Peninsula’s side of the ice paid off, ending the game with a 5-0 victory.
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Winter salmon fishing continues to be spotty in Sooke. Anglers are getting into springs and chinooks, but many are too small to keep. Most trollers are reporting catching one to three-keeper sized salmon, running spoons, hootchies, or bait close to the bottom in 100 to 130 feet of water. There are still some eight- to 10-pound springs being caught. Halibut fishing has been open since Feb. 1 and many good reports have been reported. One of our boats was anchored up for halibut near the Sooke harbour mouth and landed a 20-pound and a 48-pound fish by 10 a.m. on opening day. On Feb. 9, I was anchored out in 205 feet of water and landed a 35-pound halibut on herring rigged with a spreader bar system using double J hooks on a heavy monofilament leader. Weather continues to be a factor with only two or three days a week being acceptable for saltwater fishing. Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society volunteers put approximately 300,000 of their 425,000 hatched chinook salmon fry into troughs this past weekend. There, they will be fed until
T’birds remain in playoff hunt The Sooke Thunderbirds eked out a 2-2 tie against Campbell River on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive. The female midget hockey squads went scoreless in the first before exchanging markers in the second and third periods. Alissa Lloyd scored both goals for Sooke. The top four teams play in the division advance to the Island playoffs next month in Nanaimo. Sooke sits in fifth spot, but has game in hand over the other teams. The Thunderbirds have games remaining against Nanaimo, Victoria and Cowichan.
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Darren Gulash of Colwood enjoys his first-ever catch of halibut with a 35 punder landed on Feb. 9 in Sooke waters. spring time and released. Crabbing is reported as being good by many of those using local marinas and the public Rotary Pier in Sooke. Fresh halibut or salmon trimmings work
well as crab bait if used while the tide is coming in. ••• Ron Neitsch is the owner operator of 2 Reel Fishing Adventures, based in Sooke.
Manderson leads locals in Cedar 12K road race Twenty Sooke resident cross finish line in Island Race Series Howard Manderson was the top Sooke runner in the third race in the Vancouver Island Race Series Cedar 12K, which took place Feb. 7. Manderson clocked a time of 48:38. Sooke resident Robert Butterworth placed first in the Men’s 75 to 79 age division, with a time of 1:04:41. The race was won by UVic Vikes athlete Forrest Simpson with a time of 37:57, while the women’s title was captured by Lauren Babineau (45:53). Hosted by Nanaimo’s Bastion
Running Club, there were 373 participants in the race, 20 from Sooke. Other Sooke results: Jonathan Dvorak, 50:35; Christie Macintyre, 53:37; Claude Laforce, 54:32; Mark Ziegler, 59:43; Victoria Van Ek, 59:40; Magnus Hanton, 59:49; Maki Pfeiffer, 1:00:20; Jess Peterson, 1:00:50; Robyn Van Ek, 1:01:05; Lemmie Adam, 1:01:41; Jacklyn Evans, 1:02:57; Wendy Johnson, 1:04:48; Bruce Hawkes, 1:07:34; Laura Barnes, 1:08:54; Kathrine Schroeder, 1:11:16; Don Brown, 1:13:37; Vince Trahan, 1:26:22; Sylvia Jones, 1:39:49. Cedar 12K is followed by Hatley Castle 8K on Feb. 21, Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K on March 6, Comox Valley RV Half Marathon on March 20, and Sooke River 10K on April 3. All races are sanctioned by B.C. Athletics.
A Turtle wanted to spend the winter in Florida, but he knew he could never walk that far. He convinces a couple of geese to help him, each taking one end of a Piece of rope, while he clamped his vise-like jaws in the center. The fight went fine until someone on the ground looked up in admiration and asked, “Who in the world thought of that?” Unable to resist the chance to take credit, the turtle opened his mouth to shout, ‘I did---” An elderly woman returned home from church when she was startled to find an intruder in her home robbing her of her valuables. She yelled, Stop! Acts 2:38!” (which reads, “turn from your sin”). The burglar stopped dead in his tracks. The woman called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man, he asked the burglar, “Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell scripture at you.” “Scripture?” replied the burglar. “ She said she had an axe and two .38’s!” Cheerful people resist disease better than glum ones. In other words, the surly bird catches the germ.
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Fawlty Towers returns to Sooke for more laughs Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror
You may have missed the first, second, and third performances of the epic British comedy series Fawlty Towers, but good news: the Sooke Harbour Players are bringing the wacky Brits back in town for a fourth run. Like previous renditions of the show, this will be presented as both a dinner theatre and a theatre-only production. The production is based on the British TV series of the same name, which takes the setting in Fawlty Towers, a fictional hotel in the seaside town of Torquay, in Devon, England, with much of the action revolving around the two main characters, Basil Fawlty, and his bossy wife Sybil. Majority of the show’s episodes is about the duo’s escapades, and hilariously awkward situations with their often eccentric staff and guests. Steve Anderson, Sooke Harbour Players co-director, feels pretty good about this next show. “Fawlty Towers started out as an experiment to see if British humor would fly in Sooke, and it does, because it was a big success the first three times we did it,� he said.
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Basil Sr (Paul Holmes) gets served by Basil Jr (Jean-Sebastian St-Pierre) The production will be split between a senior and junior cast group, each of whom will perform different episodes. The senior group will perform two episodes: The Kipper and the Corpse, where Basil has to figure out a way to deal with a dead guest in one of the rooms at Fawlty Towers, a revised version of The
Germans, where some German guests awkwardly (and hilariously) clash with Basil and his staff. The junior team will play The Anniversary, where Basil plans a secret anniversary for Sybil, while Sybil pretends to be sick to make Basil feel bad about repeatedly forgetting their anniversary in
the past. As such, there will be two Basils, and two Sybils, and duplicates of all the others. For Paul Holmes, who plays Basil Sr, it’s a familiar sight, as he returns for the Players’ fifth production, albeit for the first time on Fawlty Towers. He was at first shocked and a little nervous about carrying on the torch playing as the prolific Basil. “I was thinking I would get a small part, but when they offered me the role, I was floored. They’re huge shoes to fill, and it’s not just John Cleese’s shoes, but other actors who’ve done this role in Sooke really well,� Holmes said, adding he wants to play Basil by the book. “Fawlty Towers is so engrained in our culture, you can’t be too creative with it, you have to play it straight.� He’s even growing a bushy and very Britannic mustache, much like the original Basil, too. First expected performance is April 2 at the Prestige hotel, where guests will be given a three-course gourmet dinner theatre performance, all for $75, while the April 9 and 10 shows will be $20 at the Edward Milne Community School theatre. More updates on the exact show times will be available closer to the opening date.
Folk Music Society fundraiser coming up this weekend at Trinity Church The Sooke Folk Music Society will be hosting a fundraiser this weekend to help its initiative on keeping music local and affordable. The society has been bringing musical entertainment to the Sooke community since 1992, with the musical season running from September to June. The SFMS Concert Series presents professional musicians from across Canada and the U.S., allowing folks in the Sooke region to enjoy well known acts right in their own backyard. The monthly Coffee House Series, held the third Saturday of the month, is a two-part event.
The first part is an open mic, a time for local talent to have the opportunity to perform in front of a supportive audience. After a brief intermission to socialize with local music lovers over a cup of tea and sweet treat, the second part is reserved for accomplished musicians, either local or from the Vancouver Island region. All of this is organized by a group of volunteers, but SFMS needs financial support to keep it alive and well in bringing great music at an affordable price to Sooke. Entertainment will be provided by: Gals I Like, Zac Doeding
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The World Health Organization is much in the news these days, with epidemic following epidemic. Perhaps there aren’t many locals who know that the internationallyacclaimed first director-general of the World Health Organization made his final home in Sooke. Dr. Brock Chisholm arrived here in the early 1960s, choosing a site on the waterfront just a bit west of today’s boundary between Sooke and Otter Point. Dr. Chisholm served as directorgeneral of the World Health Organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1948 to 1953. Dr. Chisholm was born in Ontario in 1896, served in the First World War, became a physician, psychiatrist and rose to a major-general in the army prior to his international appointment. It was through Jean Robinson, a longtime
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Dr. Brock Chisholm was the first directorgeneral of the World Health Organization. He retired to Sooke in the 1950s. Otter Point resident and historian, that I met Dr Chisholm. Because Robinson was active in community affairs, and she had made his acquaintance right away on his arrival as a neighbor, she wasted no time before inviting him as feature speaker at a local meeting. Robinson’s son, Donald Robinson, who now lives in
Port Clements, Haida Gwaii, tells us that Dr. Chisholm’s wife was related to the Birks Jewellers family, so perhaps that’s why the couple chose to retire on the west coast. Don tells us that Dr. Chisholm also served locally as a member of the Kemp Lake Water Board, and a special enjoyment of his retirement years was playing the pump
organ. We hear from folks who knew the Chisholms that they were friendly, kindhearted people who took a special interest in neighbourhood kids, letting them use their rowboats to fish from their waterfront beach. Apparently, Dr. Chisholm adorned his new home with a Swiss cowbell brought with him from his tenure in Switzerland. He also had a tramway built to haul firewood up from the beach. Karl Linell recalls that his dad Oke Linell was employed to do yardwork at times and Karl would go along to help in the early 1960s. He recalls that while the Chisholms cleared enough growth to afford a view, they were careful to preserve as many trees as possible. Bill Jessiman is another neighbor who recalls the Chisholms when he was a youngster. Young fellows of course, take particular note of vehicles, and we have heard tales of the silver Jaguar and the pale green Rover
driven by Dr. Chisholm that so impressed the community until the good doctor died in 1971. ••• Elida Peers is the historian of Sooke Region Museum.
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Sooke Garden Club digs in to grow fruits, vegetables Loretta Fritz Contributed
You don’t have to search very hard to find someone who has moved to this beautiful area from other parts of B.C. and Canada. Recent transplants from Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and the B.C Interior surface in just about every club and volunteer organization going. Most come for the temperate climate, and many bring hopes and expectations of unprecedented success in growing plants, both ornamental and edible. Their expectations and enthusiasm tend to be high, at least for the first year or so. And then … slowly but surely reality sets in. This isn’t nirvana. Everything doesn’t automatically turn out as anticipated. Successes are generally tempered by disappointments, especially on the food side of the equation. Producing enviable fruits and vegetables in this climate, especially with our many and varied microclimates, poses a real set of major challenges. More to the point, some rethinking and hard work may be required for dreams to be realized. For individuals used to significantly different growing conditions, it’s like starting over on the gardening learning curve: Why don’t my tomatoes taste as good here as they did in Saskatchewan? Why
is it so hard/impossible to grow decent peppers? Look, I actually have grapes and kiwis! Ick, there are aphids all over the broad beans. What, I can really grow vegetables outside over the winter? Fortunately, most dedicated gardeners are both patient and persistent. They know that gardening success is achieved through trial and error, and that both the tangible and intangible rewards are well worth the continued effort. It is widely accepted that saving and planting your own seeds leads to plants that are stronger and healthier because they are better adapted to your particular soil, climate and growing practices. I would argue that the same principle to Sooke-area gardeners: Those who have been successful over the years have adapted their practices in response to their local conditions. These local gardeners have considerable wisdom to offer. Growing Amazing Vegetables and Soft Fruits in Sooke is the focus of this month’s meeting of the Sooke Garden Club. The evening will be a lively brainstorming workshop, with members sharing knowledge and experiences regarding successful veggie/ fruit gardening in this locale. Topic areas will include: seed sources, reliable varieties, timing for sowing/planting, soils that work best,
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and dealing with pests and diseases organically. The use of row covers, greenhouses/cold frames, and microclimates will also be discussed. Happening as well are the year’s first parlour show and the annual seed exchange. Please join us Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church on Townsend Road. Annual fee: $15. Questions? Visit our website at sookegardenclub.ca or email sooke.gardenclub@ yahoo.ca. ••• Loretta Fritz writes for the Sooke Garden Club.
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