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Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

The 25th Sooke Fine Arts Show opened on Thursday night with purchasers waiting in line to get into the show and see the latest

works from the 275 artists who submitted entries.The adjudicators chose 375 pieces from the 551 art-

ists who responded to the call for entries to the juried art show and sale.

The 10-day show was once again staged in the SEA-PARC Leisure Complex where a group of talented and hard working volunteers transformed the cavernous space into an amazing gallery.

“We had a lovely weekend and a lot of people,” said Sally Manning, show coordinator. “It is a colourful and happy show.”

Many Sooke artists stood out as the winners in the 25th Anniversary Artists Awards. They included Pat-rick Irwin for his acrylic and oil two-dimensional paint-ing “Port Alberni,” Best Two-Dimensional work.

The Best Three-Dimensional work award was awarded to Jan Johnson for his “Minotaur Overseeing Intake,” while Debbie Clarkson took the award for the Best Photography for her “La Habana Elegante #3.” Dana Sitar’s “When I Do Not Follow the Rules” took the award for Best Fibre. Honourable mentions were given to Chuck Minten for his “Circle of Friends” wood table and Anne Boquist’s “YoYoTokTik” gourd and found object piece.

Other winners include Heather Hamilton’s “Internal Reflections” pendant (Best Jewellery); Jo Ludwig’s “No Title” glass piece (Best Glass); Metchosin’s Judi Dyelle won Best Ceramic for her “White Series #1”; and Jeff Molloy’ for his mixed media piece “A Man of the Cloth.

Other honourable mentions went to Debbie Jansen for her fused glass, “Untitled”, Eliza Heminway’s fibre wall piece, “The Haberdasher’s Garden” and Leonard Butt’s “Uchi” raku sculpture.

The adjudicators each chose a work for Juror’s Choice. Richard White gave full marks to Nicolas Van-dergugten’s lino block print “Bridgework #3”; Grant Leier (substituting for Carol Sabiston) awarded Dee de Wit’s “Still Life with Mango” his kudos; and juror Nixie Barton chose Johannes Landman’s oil painting “Benchwarmer.”

Manning said the attendance was keeping in line with past years as were the sales.

25 Years of incredible art

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Bonnie Jones takes a close look at Michael MacLean’s “Ambassador”

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Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

Locals driving along West Coast Road may have noticed a new sign on the Prestige Hotel Oceanfront Resort.

The “Best West-ern Premiere” sign appeared suddenly as just as quickly the rumours began to fly.

No, the resort is not being taken over by Best Western, and no they have not sold out in any way.

What they have done is use the expertise and world-wide connec-tions that Best Western has to help promote the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and put Sooke on the map.

“It is something we have been working on in the background with Best Western,” says Tanya Stroinig, Presi-dent of Operations for Prestige Hotels and Resorts.

It’s all about brand

positioning and the benefits of marketing power.

Stroinig said all of the Best Western prop-erties are individually owned and there is no change in the owner-ship or management of the Prestige Oceanfront Resort.

“We are now referred to as the Best West-ern Premiere Prestige

Oceanfront Resort,” said Stroinig.

She said what was really exciting is that Best Western has three tiers in their brand and the Premiere brand is one-year old in North America. The Prestige resort is the second location in Canada. She said it will help tremen-dously to put Prestige and Sooke on the map

as the Premiere desig-nation is in line with what Prestige built in Sooke. Prestige Hotels and Resorts owns two other Best Westerns in the chain, one in Cran-brook, the other in Golden.

The marketing part-nership will take advan-tage of Best Western’s tag line, “The World’s Largest Hotel Family.”

“We are really con-fident of our reach,” said Stroinig, “and they have a broad reach. It is something we are really excited about.”

She said the day-to-day operations and management remain the same, while they have just done some “branding alterations.”

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Up Sooke

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There are still a num-ber of events taking place at the SFA show. On Wednesday, July 27 a special night is being held for teens ages 13 to 18. From 6 to 8 p.m. they will have an oppor-tunity to meet and enjoy performances by local youth and musi-cians.

One Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 seniors can enjoy fine art and fine tea from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. Doug Farr will entertain on piano on Thursday and Louise Rose and the Victoria Good News Choir perform on Fri-day afternoon.

From 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 the Rhythm Miners will entertain while art and food lovers get a Taste of Sooke. Tasty appetiz-ers made by local chefs and a glass of wine will entice patrons to wan-der through the aisles enjoying the art and perhaps purchasing art from the show or in the gift shop.

On Saturday, July 30, a gala (by invita-tion only) evening is planned to celebrate the show’s 25 success-ful years. Those who have contributed to the success of the show will be recognized and the evening ends with live music and dancing.

There are artist dem-onstrations, an Edward Milne Community School youth art dis-play and entertainers throughout the show.

“People are enjoying the music as well,” said Sally Manning, show coordinator for 2011.

The Sooke Fine Arts Show runs to August 1 at 2168 Phillips Road.For more informa-tion go to: www.sooke finearts.com

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Prestige finds “branding” partner

Slow summer affecting businessBenjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Some local retail and food-based busi-nesses agree sales are down and they are being forced to cut costs in different ways, but they aren’t sure if the HST is completely at fault.

Almost 12,000 full-time jobs in B.C. were lost in June, according to Statistics Canada.

Don Shaw, owner of Sooke Trading Post on Otter Point Road said he can relate.

“Well, this has been a harder year than any before. Any before, ever. I’ve been here for 12 years,” said Shaw.

“I can’t blame it on the HST but some-thing has triggered this. Like I normally have one to two people working for me at this time of year, I’m here alone to cut costs.”

Since the new tax structure was adopted just over a year ago, things that weren’t subject to PST like restaurant foods and beverages and some non-basic grocery items like chips and pop are now subject to 12 per cent HST. And that, coupled with a slowly-recovering economy and less-than-ideal summer weather, has left many store owners worried.

“Business has been affected all year,” said a Village Food Markets employee who didn’t want to be named. “A lot of our business has to do with tourism, we haven’t seen any of this because our weather has never kicked in so I mean yeah, we’ve noticed it a bit.”

As a result, to stay in the running the grocer has had to reduce prices to match the competition. Other establishments, like Sooke Serious Coffee, try to save

by ensuring nothing goes to waste, said barista Rachelle Smith.

“We just have to be more careful using all the product,” she said.

Traffic is less than what it usually is at the coffee shop, with sales down 30 per cent compared to last year.

“It was getting really slow during the Christmas holidays, throughout the whole day, but now it’s starting to pick up within the last month. But I also think the weather has a lot to do with it,” said Smith.

Things aren’t all bad, however. Jason Dumont, owner of Dumont Tirecraft said his automotive store hasn’t been affected.

“Nothing changed because my busi-ness, everything was always taxed the same. It’s easier for us to deal with.”

Instead of filling out a separate form for both PST and GST when remitting taxes, he only has to worry about a single HST form. In addition, he saves money because he doesn’t have to pay tax on the tires that he doesn’t sell, where pre-viously PST was charged regardless, he said.

“It makes our paperwork, our life way easier that’s for sure.

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Rachelle Smith says business is slower than usual but she’s not sure what to blame.

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Linda is tied all up in knotsBenjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Linda Brown may own one of the few business in the country that relies almost solely on kangaroos.

From her home in Sooke, Brown runs Knotty Linda leather-crafting.

“I specialize in fine braiding and fancy knotting of kangaroo and English bridle leathers,” she said.

Brown uses mostly kangaroo leather because of its unique physical properties.

“In a lot of the work to make a braid, you have to pull really tight on it. And if you pull that tight on cow leather with it that thin to make those decora-tive knots and braids, it will break.”

Several rooms in her home have been dedi-cated to the construc-tion and storage of her creations: hundreds of colourful bracelets were displayed neatly on racks near the kitchen, and dozens of what looked like belts hung from the ceiling in a converted bedroom -- but they weren’t designed for humans.

“About a year ago I changed the focus of my business to dog leads and collars,” said Brown.

Making them from English bridle leather, which is derived from cow hide and is very strong and water resis-tant, it gets its name from from being com-monly used to construct bridles for horses.

Designs range from

supple brown leads with gold buckles to jet black collars with polished studs, costing anywhere from around $30 to $60.

“I can’t help but make bling, because people want it,” she said.

Brown didn’t always focus on canines -- ini-tially, her products were very much peo-ple-focused.

“When I first started off my business, I wanted to make whips and floggers. And the reason for that is a good whip handle or flog-ger handle can really show off my talent as a braider and knotter.”

While it fulfilled her creative needs, she said there wasn’t a lucrative

market for her work. “A lot of people who

want those kinds of instruments are not interested in a $300 work of art, a $20 sting will do the trick.”

She still makes cus-tom orders here and there, but other items

have unexpectedly been far more popu-lar — like her zipper pulls.

“A little boy came up to my booth with a toonie in his hand wanting to buy some-thing, but $30 is about the cheapest thing in

my booth. So I went home trying to figure out what I can do, and I started to make zipper pulls out of cord.”

What was meant to be a trinket for kids has garnered quite a follow-ing -- Brown now makes fancier versions with kangaroo leather for adults, as well as sport-themed pulls complete with logos for teams. She even provides members of the Sooke business community, like Western Foods and Sooke Harbour House, with customized zipper pulls to hand out to cli-ents and employees.

You can find more of Knotty Linda’s prod-ucts at www.knottyl inda.com.

Benjamin Yong photos

Leathercrafter Linda Brown stands in front of racks holding hundreds of custom made kangaroo leather bracelets and wrist cuffs that she sells. Below, she holds a leather wrist cuff, bracelets and keychain pulls.

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Taavi Babcock photo

Sooke News Mirror reader Taavi Babcock took this photo from Silver Spray looking toward Iron Mine Bay area, Donaldson Island, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by Ellen Bergerud. Send your good qua l i t y jpegs t o : e d i t o r @sookenewsmirror.com

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What’s being planned in your neighbourhood?June Klassen, Manager of

Planning Services for the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (JDFEA), has made it easier for people to find out what developments are being considered in their neighbourhoods. At the June JDF Land Use Committee meet-ing, Ms. Klassen announced that all applications for variances, development permits and sub-divisions are now posted at the JDFEA website: http://www.crd.

bc.ca/jdf/landuse/current_apps.htm. There are explanations of what permits are required and how to apply. There is also an explanation of why only some development permit applica-tions - those that also require a variance - are published to neighbouring property owners.

If you are more interested in the applications and not the explanations, go directly to:

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duse/documents/Webcurrentap-plicationsJune13.pdf

You will see that the planning office has been really busy this year. Many thanks to the plan-ner for providing this informa-tion to the public.

Obtained from the Otter Point and Shirley Resident

Ratepayers Association (OPSRRA) July newsletter.

What’s Up in SookeWhat’s Up in Sooke This WeekThis WeekWed.Wed.July 27July 27

WOMEN’S CONNECTION WOMEN’S CONNECTION GROUP GROUP Summer program is Summer program is underway every Wed. underway every Wed. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact Susan to Please contact Susan to book at 250-216-6762. book at 250-216-6762. Sponsored by Sooke Sponsored by Sooke Outreach.Outreach.

AL-ANON MEETINGAL-ANON MEETINGFor friends and family of For friends and family of alcoholics. Every Wed. alcoholics. Every Wed. at 7:30 p.m. 7110 West at 7:30 p.m. 7110 West Coast Rd. 250-642-3978.Coast Rd. 250-642-3978.

STARLIGHT CINEMASTARLIGHT CINEMARIO is playing at 9 p.m. RIO is playing at 9 p.m. at Ed MacGregor Park. at Ed MacGregor Park. Bring a chair or blanket.Bring a chair or blanket.

Thurs.Thurs.July 28July 28

TASTE OF SOOKETASTE OF SOOKEAppetizers and wine at Appetizers and wine at Sooke Fine Arts Show. Sooke Fine Arts Show. From 7 to 9 p.m. -- tickets From 7 to 9 p.m. -- tickets are $12, wine $4 a glass.are $12, wine $4 a glass.

FOOD, FARMS, FUNFOOD, FARMS, FUNStories and a puppet Stories and a puppet show at the library from show at the library from 2 until 2:30 p.m. Children 2 until 2:30 p.m. Children and families welcome.and families welcome.

BUS. NETWORKINGBUS. NETWORKINGWorkshop provided Workshop provided by Sooke Chamber of by Sooke Chamber of Commerce, 7 to 9 p.m. Commerce, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prestige. Call 250-at the Prestige. Call 250-642-6112 to register.642-6112 to register.

FREE HEARING TESTFREE HEARING TEST10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shoppers Drug Mart.Shoppers Drug Mart.

Fri.Fri.July 29July 29

KARAOKE AT THE KARAOKE AT THE LEGIONLEGIONHosted by Carrie Hosted by Carrie Proudlove. Come for the Proudlove. Come for the $11 steak from 6 to 7:30 $11 steak from 6 to 7:30 p.m. stay for the singing!p.m. stay for the singing!

ARTIST DEMOSARTIST DEMOSAt Sooke Fine Arts Show. At Sooke Fine Arts Show. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Trisha 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Trisha Klus, hand bound books; Klus, hand bound books; Melanie Willing, acrylic Melanie Willing, acrylic ink 2 to 4 p.m.: Bonnie ink 2 to 4 p.m.: Bonnie Helm-Northover, collage; Helm-Northover, collage; Jack Stevenson, Wrist Jack Stevenson, Wrist Wood Art 6 to 8 p.m.: Wood Art 6 to 8 p.m.: Bonnie Helm-Northover, Bonnie Helm-Northover, collage; Dorothy Haegert, collage; Dorothy Haegert, photo montage.photo montage.

Sat.Sat.July 30July 30

COUNTRY MARKET COUNTRY MARKET Today on Otter Point Today on Otter Point Road at Eustace.Road at Eustace.

SALMON DERBYSALMON DERBYHosted by Sooke Salmon Hosted by Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society Enhancement Society today and tomorrow. today and tomorrow. $5000 for fi rst prize, $5000 for fi rst prize, tickets are $50 a rod from tickets are $50 a rod from Crab Shack and Eagle Crab Shack and Eagle Eye Outfi tters.Eye Outfi tters.

Mon.Mon.August 1August 1

EUCHRE NIGHTEUCHRE NIGHTStarts at 7 p.m. sharp at Starts at 7 p.m. sharp at Sooke Legion.Sooke Legion.

LAST DAY FOR SFALAST DAY FOR SFAFine arts show wraps up Fine arts show wraps up at 5 p.m. Check out the at 5 p.m. Check out the EMCS youth art display EMCS youth art display in the north foyer. Raffl e in the north foyer. Raffl e draw happens at 5 p.m.draw happens at 5 p.m.

Sun.Sun.July 31July 31

ARTIST DEMOSARTIST DEMOSAt Sooke Fine Arts Show.At Sooke Fine Arts Show.11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vanessa Gaudet/Chris Vanessa Gaudet/Chris Windsor, glass blowing; Windsor, glass blowing; Connie Furgason, Connie Furgason, calligraphy/watercolour calligraphy/watercolour 6 to 8 p.m.: Kathleen 6 to 8 p.m.: Kathleen Sears, mixed media; Sears, mixed media; Anna Perkins, landscape Anna Perkins, landscape in acrylic.in acrylic.

Tues.Tues.August 2August 2

YOUTH CLINICYOUTH CLINIC at Harbour Family at Harbour Family Medical Clinic – 4 to 7 Medical Clinic – 4 to 7 p.m. 250-642-4233p.m. 250-642-4233

BABY TALKBABY TALKJoin VIHA’s Sooke Health Join VIHA’s Sooke Health Unit to learn about infant Unit to learn about infant massage at the CASA massage at the CASA building (2145 Townsend building (2145 Townsend Rd.) from 10 to 11:30 Rd.) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 250-642-5464.a.m. Info: 250-642-5464.

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POLICE BEAT

Sooke RCMP are noticing a dramatic increase in the number of false 911’s from cell-phones.

Since May 2011 officers attended 13 “pocket dial” calls in which a cellphone dials 911 and nothing is heard by the dispatcher or sometimes noises which sound similar to a person struggling as if involved in an emer-gency.

Officers have to locate the caller in case it is an emergency and many phones have the GPS capability to track the exact location of the call.

One call was a pocket dial from a hiker in Sooke Hills. RCMP were minutes away from paging out Search and Rescue when the hiker was contacted and con-firmed he was fine and didn’t even realize his phone had called.

RCMP attended two separate pocket dials from the same person on different days at his work site. Cell phone users can reduce the likelihood of acciden-tal calls to 911 by not programming keypad shortcuts for the emer-gency number, by lock-ing keypads before plac-ing phones in pockets

and by keeping phones out of the hands of small children.

If you do realize you’ve dialed, don’t hang up which is a nat-ural reaction because you may be embar-rassed. Instead, stay on the line and confirm with the dispatcher that you’ve erred and all is well. Parents are encouraged to de-pro-gram the keypad short-cuts from their kids’ phones. If they need help, they can dial 911.

On July 19 officers stopped a scooter on Charters Road and found the 19-year-old driver was already prohibited as a result of an impaired driving conviction. The vehicle was impounded and the male will be appearing in court facing charges of driving while prohib-ited.

A Sooke resident was

pulled over for a driv-ing infraction and was noted to have warrants for his arrest out of Alberta for 13 charges including weapons pos-session, threats and trafficking cocaine. The warrant was extended to B.C. and the male was returned to Alberta

to appear in court.Several unlocked

vehicles were entered on Cedar Ridge, Helge-sen, Church, Rhodon-ite, French, Amethyst and Melrick Roads. Police are again remind-ing people to take time to secure their vehicles and remove all items of value from within.

Passers by travelling

on West Coast Road near Sombrio Beach came across a lone male who had crashed his motorcycle. The 47- year-old male had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Several roadblocks

were hosted by Sooke Detachment through-out the week with positive results as no impaired drivers were apprehended.

Shortly after 2 p.m. July 7, the Sooke RCMP received a call of a male who had col-lapsed at the intersec-tion of Sooke and Bel-vista Roads.

Upon arrival, two officers found bystand-ers assisting a 53-year- old man in medical dis-tress. Several people were performing CPR.

Cst. Christina Klein quickly moved in to

assist, determining that the man had no pulse. With the support of a bystander, this offi-cer continued to per-form CPR. The victim began to breathe again, but stopped a short time later. The officer and citizen continued CPR again until the arrival of BC Ambu-lance Service Paramed-ics.

The man was trans-ported to Royal Jubilee Hospital, where he is currently listed in sta-ble condition.

Although RCMP members are trained in Emergency Medical Response Cst. Klein suc-cessfully obtained her Emergency Medical Responder Certificate after attending a two- week course at the Jus-tice Institute of BC.

This case highlights the life saving benefits of timely medical inter-vention, and the role that everyone can play in that.

The quick and skilled actions of those who stopped to help, along with our officer, saved this man’s life.

Many thanks go out to those who helped him ultimately saving his life.

Pocket dialling increasingly taxing on RCMP

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EDITORIAL Rod Sluggett PublisherPirjo Raits EditorBenjamin Young Reporter

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I have reviewed the draft sign regulation bylaw and at first glance it appears this is a wonderful docu-ment and it will be an essential tool to support a major intent of the document which is “to enhance the appearance of the municipality.”

The main problem that I am sure

you all realize is that Sooke is not like Victoria and it is not like the pic-ture of Langford which is shown on page five of the document. Sooke does not have a typical downtown business community with storefront shops and it does not appear at the present time that it will ever have this typical look.

The majority of the small busi-nesses in Sooke are located off Sooke Road either on the side streets or are set back some distance from Sooke Road. It is essential for their survival that they be permitted to advertise and this is even more important in the current economic environment. Sandwich boards and portable signs are an effective way for these businesses to tell locals and tourists where they are located and what services they provide. In most instances these signs are quite attractive and in fact add to the char-acter of our community.

The draft Sign Regulation Bylaw

will essentially eliminate this as a means of advertising as it restricts the placement of these signs to within 10 feet of the door to the businesses.

This bylaw will be extremely harm-ful for our Sooke businesses. An exception to this at sec 6.15.1 states “a sandwich board sign for a medi-cal clinic may be located on High-way 14,” this gives preferential treat-ment to one business over another and this should not be permited to occur.

Before you vote on this document

I would appreciate it if you would consider the following:

• Most tourists that I have spoken

with appreciate the natural beauty of our community but comment on the unattractive appearance of our town centre. I believe we should first con-centrate on improving the overall appearance of our town centre and then a document such as this can be used to fine tune the desired effect we want. However, in the meantime, this document could have a severe detrimental affect on our small busi-ness community.

• The portable and sandwich

board signs of The Stick shown on pages nine and 10 of the document will have to be removed.

• The signs advertising Sunriver Estates and Mariner’s Village will have to be removed.

Most of the signs in front of the Prestige Hotel will have to be removed. I’m sure they will appre-ciate this after investing millions in our community.

• Someone will have to tell the Sooke Fine Arts Society that they cannot put a sandwich board on Sooke Road to let our visitors know where to find the fine art show.

• The Sooke Philharmonic Society

will not be able to use their banners and signs to assist those that are participating in their annual Secret Garden Tour fundraiser.

• The fishing charter and whale

watching signs will have to be removed along with the signs used by Mom’s Café, Mountain Cycle, Sea of Bloom flower shop, aAternative Kitchen, Serious Coffee, Sushi on the Sea, Lazy Gecko, Markus’ Res-taurant, bottle depot, Jock’s Dock, kayak rentals, Eagle Eye fishing, St. Vincent de pPul, and many others.

In summary, I believe this docu-ment is ahead of its time for Sooke, in fact it refers to the business sec-tion of Goodmere Road and Water-view Street which at the present time are non-existent.

Thank you for your consider-

ation.

Jim MitchellSooke

Signs of the times must be removed

Getting a new perspective

OUR VIEW

Vacation - n. & v. 1. a fixed period of cessation from work, esp. in universities and lawcourts. 2. US a holiday. 3. the act of vacating (a house or post etc.) US take a holiday.

It is the time of year when most folks take a couple of weeks and do what they want rather than what is expected of them. It’s a necessary and much anticipated time for taking a load off, relaxing and seeing the world in anything but a 9 to 5 way. Vacations are meant to reduce stress and they do, providing you get away from it all.

Two weeks away gives one a different perspective. It makes the mundane events even duller and gives the important events more clarity. Basically it re-positions and aligns the important issues and gives them the head space

they deserve. We can get so caught up in the “political” issues that we forget about the other softer and gentler things taking place.

The Sooke Fine Arts Show and the Stinking Fish Studio Tour are both examples from the “other side.” Hundreds of volunteers make these events possible and it makes the light shine on Sooke and the region. Sooke has encouraged art and artists for more than 25 years and we are all the much better for it. It is our claim to fame really.

Congratulations to all who helped make this happen and kudos to Sooke for always being there to encourage and support this “alternate” economy.

Not to be forgotten are the efforts made by local businesses and individuals who are beautifying our town and helping make it just a little better each year.

We live in a great place.

It makes the mundane events even duller...

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YOUR VIEW

ANOTHER VIEW

Has the weather affected your summer plans so far?

No, but if it were nicer I’d go to the beach.

Alex Thurlborn

Yes, I usually go away into the hills, now I’m stuck at

the bottom because it’s too cold.

Larry Clarke

Not really. I can’t go far because I’m in a wheel-

chair.

Serge Lamoureux

Not really, it’s normal climate.

Colton McIntyre

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Turn the water on

The South Island Recreation Association (SIRA) is seeking com-munity support to re-establish the water play area at Broom Hill Park, 2280 Pyrite Drive.

According to dis-trict records it has not been operational since 2006. An inspection of the system at that time showed that the metal pipes and fittings were heavily corroded. In 2007 a decision was made that a full replacement of the sys-tem would be preferred since it was nearly the same cost to repair as it was for a full replace-ment. A budget did not exist at that time to pro-ceed with either repair or replacement, and to date staff have not been directed to re-in-state the amenity.

With sufficient com-munity interest, SIRA will sponsor a proposal to be taken before council in support of a request that the water play area be allocated a budget and made oper-ational.

Interested parents, grandparents, or spon-sors, please respond by email to: [email protected]

Terrance MartinDirector

South Island Recre-ation Association

Sooke

Compost question

Regarding your arti-cle titled “It’s time to be Bear aware”

One line states “do not put uncooked foods in your compost” ... excuse me, but one only puts uncooked foods into one’s com-post, raw veggies and peelings, etc. No cooked foods should ever go into the compost.

Did I misunderstand the statement?

Pierre ChenierWestbank

Higher standard for politicians

I would expect some-one who recently announced their inten-tion to run for munici-pal council to be an advocate of following laws, not breaking them.

I was recently trou-bled by comments on Terrance Martin’s SIM-RAC Facebook page.

Here is a quote:“Every illegal ride

that happens in a CRD park is a direct conse-quence of their policy.”

This quote is trou-bling to me. In my opinion this is no dif-ferent than saying it is the government’s fault that people speed because the speed lim-its are too low, or that it is okay for underaged

people to drink alcohol because you think the legal drinking age of 19 is too high.

A person running for political office should be held to a higher standard, condemn-ing flagrant law break-ers, not blaming the government because he doesn’t agree with the policy that is in place.

Mike RobinsonLangford

Quiet please

Canada Day — one tries to get up late, but not in Sooke, especially not in the Maple Park area as the construc-tion continues on.

Why do we have bylaws?

We are being treated as if we have no right, this may go on for years as we need to call every time a bylaw is broken the enforcement offi-

cers?Respect the residents

and their rights, not only the people who bring big money into the community.

A disgruntled Cana-dian,

Elfriede SchmollSooke

Opinion appreciated

Thank you for print-ing the letter by Eliza-beth Nickson.

It is most timely.Bev Walker

Shirley

No meddlers wanted

The unbridled nerve of Victoria residents, the gall, the meddling - unbelievable.

To David Anderson, who lives way out in

“Joke Bay”, Victoria, the doggie poo capital of Canada, regarding your insulting letter in the Times Colonist, Sunday, July 17, belittling the legal residents along the (Pacific Marine) circle route, diminish-ing their right to a live-lihood and their prop-erty rights – to you, Mr. Anderson, I say, for all those who wish to be communists, go move to North Korea.

This country, Canada, has private property and personal rights. This country sup-ports itself financially by development. If the Saanich arm of the CRD (Capital Regional Dis-trict), along with Oak Bay, want to make an urban, couch potato point and crush a prop-erty owner’s dream, then I say, rip that intrusive Juan de Fuca Marine Trail out of our wilderness because, it too, is a development.

Go cut your own lawn grass Saanich, go build yourself a mall, but go, go away from us. Go walk your dog some-where else because we want paying customers out here now — enough with the free ride for you Saanich, you and your trouble-causing riff raff.

N.E. McNabShirley

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LETTERSSOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com LETTERS • 9

Generosity never out of style

Pirjo Raits photo

Kathleen Forde of the Sooke Seniors’ Activity Society accepts a $1,500 cheque from Sooke businessman Larry Champagne. Champagne said he gave the donation because he didn’t think the seniors should be out of pocket because of a recent theft of funds.

Opinion: Commenting on Nickson The arguments in

Elizabeth Nickson’s June 29 editorial never go out of style. For over a century community organizers have been labelled as outside agitators by people attempting to benefit from the perception of an urban/rural conflict.

Conspiracy theories abound about the fund-ing sources and sinister motivations of envi-ronmental groups who work in rural areas, but

it would do communi-ties well to look criti-cally at whose interests this story line serves.

The recent con-troversy over urban sprawl in the Juan de Fuca (JDF) region is a perfect example.

Part of the allure in rural living is the inde-pendence of existing outside urban regula-tions and restrictions. Real estate speculators are playing this card to suggest that public

interest in protecting the Juan de Fuca region is an attack on this independence. They suggest that it should be their choice to build new subdivisions and that interference from other communi-ties or from the Capi-tal Regional District is inappropriate.

Many aspects of rural freedom deserve to be protected, but the free-dom to flip land with impunity is not one of

them. Suggesting it is does not protect the rural lifestyle, it aims to destroy it.

There are fortunes to be made rezoning property in the Juan de Fuca region for vaca-tion home projects. Each time this happens a precedent is set mak-ing it difficult and some-times illegal to deny similar applications. One subdivision out-side Jordan River, could lead to another near

Shirley and another just outside Sooke. All of these will eventually require servicing from the region that will out-run the tax revenues they generate. More-over, each one brings a little bit more traffic congestion, more noise, garbage, light pollution and a bit less privacy. Each bump in popula-tion also creates a cor-responding bump in

Cont’d on page 10

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urban style regulations and bureaucracy that many people came to the JDF to avoid in the first place.

People in the Juan de Fuca region make their living off the area’s for-ests. A coastline of sea-sonally-occupied vaca-tion homes eliminates potential for tourism revenue that families in places like Tofino and Ucluelet thrive on and it would destroy oppor-tunities for sustainable forestry operations. Although realtors claim that their projects cre-ate other employment, these tend to be sea-sonal, low-wage ser-vice industry jobs and in the long run this

pattern drives people into cities to find work, destroying the vitality of rural areas.

The Dogwood Ini-tiative and Wilder-ness Committee have given considerable time to this issue and our involvement has been plugged into the same tired narrative of urban activists try-ing to steal autonomy from rural communi-ties. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Neither of our organi-zations would set foot in a community where we weren’t wanted. Our work in the JDF has been inspired and enabled by opposition from local groups such as the Shirley Educa-tion and Action Society,

and the Jordan River Community Associa-tion, members of the Shirley Fire Department and countless individu-als from the Electoral Area who continue rais-ing their voices against urban sprawl.

Characterizing this opposition as wholly existing outside the region, and employing simplistic urban ver-sus rural narratives is a transparent attempt to discredit legitimate concerns of local resi-dents. It uses the pride that communities in the JdF have in their inde-pendence against itself.

Gordon O’Connor Vancouver Island

Campaigner Dogwood Initiative

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Make it, bake it, grow it

Nancy Bennett, of Three Sisters Farm is at the Sooke Country Market each Saturday. The popular market offers fresh produce and a variety of crafts for those who take in the event. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday throughout the summer and fall.

New vendors are encouraged. For more information, go to: [email protected].

2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, British Columbia V9Z 1J2

Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected] website: www.sooke.ca

July 27 & August 3, 2011File No. PLN00873

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSPublic Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday August 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaws:

Bylaw No. 501, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-90)

The intent and purpose of Bylaw No 501, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-90) is to amend the zoning on the property at 6553 Helgesen Road, PID 000-137-651, from Rural Residential Zone 1 (RR1A) to Small Lot Residential Zone (RS-3).

Bylaw No. 502, 6553 Helgesen Road Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2011The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 502 is to authorize a Phased Development at 6553 Helgesen Road under Bylaw No. 501. The property owner/developer, Kenneth Rudd, Brenda Rudd and Frederick Rudd, have agreed to enter into the agreement for a period of ten years. The Phased Development Agreement provides for the assignment of the agreement to a subsequent owner of the land that is identifi ed in the agreement, and the conditions under which the assignment may occur.

The nature of the development that is the subject of phased development agreement is that:1. The amenities to be provided are:

a. The amenities to be provided are one or more of the following: parks and trail development, waterfront walkway, affordable housing, open space (in addition to statutory park dedications), day care facilities (not for profi t), public art, park equipment, ALR acquisitions, community gardens, parking structures, performing arts facility, green infrastructure, beautifi cation projects, and preservation of heritage structures, having in the aggregate a market value not exceeding $5,000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 24.24 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, in the locations and in accordance with standards approved in writing by the District’s Municipal Planner and Municipal Engineer.

b. Despite section 1 of this Schedule, in lieu of provision of these amenities the Developer may at subdivision stage pay the District $5000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 24.24 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, and the District must use the amount paid only for provision of the amenities to be collected at time of subdivision.

The amenity contribution shall be based on the maximum residential density of the lots created at the time of 2. subdivision.The Developer shall at its sole cost design, install, plant and construct the following works, services and 3. other things prior to subdivision approval:

Complete a detailed erosion and sediment control plan prior to commencement of any construction.a. Submit a traffi c impact assessment (TIA). The TIA will need to determine the access (es) to the b. proposed development, the impacts on surrounding highways, and the improvements required to handle the proposed additional traffi c. All costs related to the design and construction of the required improvements will be borne by the developer.The Applicant is required to paint a centerline on Helgesen Road from Church Road to the eastern limit c. of the proposed development.All driveways within public property are to be hard surfaced to the property line.d. Sanitary sewerage is to be provided at Service Level 2. Sanitary sewer design to provide for the e. opportunity for inclusion into the Sewer Specifi ed Area of neighbouring properties where possible.Prior to fi nalizing the rezoning process the applicant, at their cost, is to coordinate with the District of f. Sooke for the completion of a sewer feasibility study to review the capacity of downstream sewers. The costs related to upgrading/installing the downstream system, if required, will be borne by the developer. Construction of a trail/green space connection from Felderhof Road to Helgesen Road with g. accommodation for pedestrian/trail linkage to the north east corner of the site, as per the Parks and Trails Master Plan, 2009.

Bylaw No. 503, Sooke Core Sewer Specifi ed Area Amendment Bylaw (147-11)(For Public Information Only)

The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 503 is to enlarge the community sewer system service area to include the parcel located at 6553 Helgesen Road.

All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record.

Copies of the proposed bylaws, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offi ces of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing from July 27, 2011 to and including August 8, 2011.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department at 642-1628.

Sincerely,Tara JohnsonPlanner II

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Capital Regional District

Regular MeetingOtter Point Fire Hall 3727 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BCWednesday, August 3, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.Public Event Comment Review/Finalize RecommendationsPublic Welcome to AttendFor meeting confirmation or for further information, please contact the JdFEA Planning Services Office at 250.642.1500.

Notice ofOtter Point Citizens’ Committee Official Community Plan Review

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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com COMMUNITY • 11Benjamin Yong photo

The Communities in Bloom regional judging panel share a table and breakfast with Sooke community members, hosted by Edith and Victor Newman at the Blue Raven Gallery last Saturday. The panel headed home after spending the week evaluating the communities of Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach and Sooke. This was the fifth consecutive year the district has taken part in the beautification initiative, with Culver calling it “the best program in the country in recent years to promote national unity.” From left (clockwise): judges Shirley Culver from Kamloops and Rea Smith from Armstrong, Coun. David Bennett, Parks and Environmental Services Coordinator Laura Byrne and MoonFist.

Below, Victor Newman tending to pancakes on the griddle at his home for the Communities in Bloom breakfast last Saturday.

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DISTRICT OF SOOKENOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS

BYLAW NO. 441, TALC PLACE PARK DISPOSITION BYLAW, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY CHARTER, FOR AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR BYLAW NO. 441, TALC PLACE PARK DISPOSITION BYLAW, 2011 -- The effect of District of Sooke Council adopting Bylaw No. 441 would be to authorize the District of Sooke to dispose and sell Talc Place Park and to place the sale proceeds in the Park Reserve Fund.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sooke may adopt Bylaw No. 441, Talc Place Park Disposition Bylaw, 2011 and proceed with the Talc Place Park disposition and sale and to place the sale proceeds in the Park Reserve Fund as noted above if, after the deadline, elector response forms are certi ed by the Corporate Of cer as having been signed by less than 10% of the eligible electors in the District of Sooke. If after the deadline elector response forms are certi ed by the Corporate Of cer as having been signed by at least 10% of the eligible electors in the District of Sooke, the Council may not adopt Bylaw No. 441 and may not proceed with the agreement unless it receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding. The Council may not proceed with Bylaw No. 441 if at least 975 eligible electors (which has been determined to be 10% of eligible electors) sign elector response forms and submit them to the Corporate Of cer by the deadline.

What is an Alternate Approval Process? On January 1st, 2004 the Community Charter came into force and prescribes two methods by which a municipal council may seek approval of the electors. These are Assent of the Electors, which is approval by voting, or Alternate Approval Process which allows a council to proceed with an action unless at least 10% of the electors state their opposition within a prescribed period. In this case, the Council has opted for the latter process. If at least 10% of the electors state their opposition to the proposed action, the matter requires the Assent of the Electors if the Council wishes to proceed. The Alternate Approval Process under the Community Charter replaces the Counter Petition Opportunity under the Local Government Act that some may have been familiar with.

Elector Response Forms The response of the electors must be in the form established by the District of Sooke. Forms are available for pick up at the municipal of ce located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. For an elector response to be accepted it must meet the following conditions:

• only eligible electors of the District of Sooke are entitled to sign an elector response form; • the full name of the elector must be stated; • the residential address of the elector must be stated; • the elector must sign the elector response form; • if applicable, the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector must be stated; and, • the elector response form must be submitted to the Corporate Of cer before the deadline.

Forms may be submitted in person or by mail to be received by the Corporate Of cer at the municipal of ce located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1J2 NO LATER THAN:

9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011

Elector response forms must be in the possession of the Corporate Of cer by this time as postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of submission. Accurate reproductions (photocopies) of the form are acceptable so long as the original, signed version is submitted.

Eligible Elector An eligible elector for the purpose of this Alternate Approval Process is a resident who meets the following criteria:

• is age eighteen or older; • is a Canadian citizen; • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months; • has been a resident of the District of Sooke for at least thirty days; and, • is not disquali ed from voting by the Local G overnment Actor any other act.

A non-resident property elector who meets the following criteria is also an eligible elector:

• is not entitled to register as a resident elector for the District of Sooke; • is age eighteen or older; • is a Canadian citizen; • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months; • has been a registered owner of the real property within the District of Sooke for at least thirty days; and, • is not disquali ed from voting by the Local Government Actor any other act.

Note: Corporations are not entitled to submit an elector response form nor is land held in a corporate name eligible as a non-resident elector to submit an elector response form. In the case of multiple owners of a parcel, only one person may submit an elector response form as a non-resident property elector.

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Business booming in Port Renfrew

Port Renfrew, long a loggingtown, has real-

ized they can capital-ize on the protection of their natural assetsto keep the community alive.

The Port Renfrew Chamber of Commercehas partnered with the Ancient Forest Alliance,the advocacy group that leads tours of the majestic ‘Avatar Grove’, to funnel more touristsinto the area and feed the local economy.

“What we used to rely on to sustain Port Ren-frew was logging, but the tables have turned,”said Rosie Betsworth, chamber president.

She said while the partnership with anenvironmental group initially raised eye-brows among area resi-dents, the forest alli-ance isn’t a “radical” group, instead one that aims to educate people gently about the impor-tance of protecting old-growth forests.

“Their application is soft and it works.”

Betsworth said the flow of visitors comingto see the grove is trans-lating into real growthfor the village, and she can understand why.

“The town is small, unique, green and clean,” she said. Every-where you turn there’s something else to see.”

The community now has its first strip mall- a row of businesses witha restaurant, a market and the info centre, as well as a growing list of accommodations, eat-eries and eco-tourism opportunities.

She admits that the quality of the West

Coast highway needs to be improved, andthe switchbacks need to be gentler. “The pressure is on” to keep the Pacific Rim Circle Route, a logging road which connects Port Renfrew to Lake Cow-ichan, maintained.

Port Renfrew has been busy this pastfew months with the Ancient Forest Alliancebringing the media to town. Since last weekour info center has had a steady flow of visitors from far and wide com-ing to take the “Big Tree Tour”.

The newly released maps, entitled “Port Renfrew: Home of Can-ada’s Biggest Trees” have been a big hit.

They were made pos-sible by a grant from Paul George and Action In Time. Mapping was done by Geoffrey Sen-ichenko and photogra-phy by T.J. Watt.

This was a result

from our fund raiser last April at the SookeHarbor House.

The Wild Coast Cot-tages have 33 out of 40 cottages sold with another four units on hold.

The developer can barely keep up with thedemand. Open houses are bringing in between10 and 45 potential buy-ers per showing andwith phase two set to start up soon, it seemsaffordable, turn key properties are exactly what people are look-ing for and Port Ren-frew has just that.

There are also two beautiful new homes being built by local residents and The Coastal Kitchen Cafehas recently added a beautiful new sign to the entrance of their restaurant.

Life in Port Renfrew is as good as it gets right now.

If you’re looking for

something to do on the August long weekendplease come on out and what’s new in townand while here please take in one very BIGGARAGE SALE held on July 30th & 31st @ thePort Renfrew Marina under the big coveredkiosk.

The event runs from10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day with all pro-ceeds going to the San Juan Burial Park & St.Mary’s Church fund to help with repairs & upkeep.

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2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, British Columbia V9Z 1J2

Phone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected] website: www.sooke.ca

July 27 & August 3, 2011File No. PLN00828

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public Hearings will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday August 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following proposed bylaws:

Bylaw No. 498, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-89)

The intent and purpose of Bylaw No 498, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (270-89) is to amend the zoning on the property at 2139 Church Road, PID 006-196-748, from Village Residential Zone (R-1) to Town Centre Residential Zone (RS-1).

Bylaw No. 499, 2139 Church Road Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2011The intent and purpose of Bylaw No. 499 is to authorize a Phased Development at 2139 Church Road under Bylaw No. 498. The property owner/developer, Michael Hallas and Lisa Ebbs-Canavan, has agreed to enter into the agreement for a period of ten years. The Phased Development Agreement provides for the assignment of the agreement to a subsequent owner of the land that is identifi ed in the agreement, and the conditions under which the assignment may occur.

The nature of the development that is the subject of phased development agreement is that:The amenities to be provided are one or more of the following: parks and trail development, 1. waterfront walkway, affordable housing, open space (in addition to statutory park dedications), day care facilities (not for profi t), public art, park equipment, ALR acquisitions, community gardens, parking structures, performing arts facility, green infrastructure, beautifi cation projects, and preservation of heritage structures, having in the aggregate a market value not exceeding $5000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 2.96 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, in the locations and in accordance with standards approved in writing by the District’s Municipal Planner and Municipal Engineer.

Despite section 1 of this Schedule, in lieu of provision of these amenities the Developer may at 2. subdivision stage of development pay the District $5000 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the 2.96 dwelling unit Base Density on the land, and the District must use the amount paid only for provision of the amenities.

The amenity contribution shall be based on the maximum residential density of the lots created at the 3. time of subdivision.

The Developer shall at its sole cost design, install, plant and construct the following works, services 4. and other things:

Service the new development in accordance with the District of Sooke Subdivision and (a) Development Standards Bylaw 65;Road dedication along the frontage of the property is required by lining up the front (b) property line with the existing frontage on 2147 and 2131 Church Road;A 4.0m right of way and construction of a 3.0m wide linear trail from Church Road to Grant (c) Road East. Trail construction to be as per the walking trail (Urban) requirements detailed in the 2009 Parks and Trails Master Plan;All driveways within public property are to be hard surfaced to the property line;(d) Complete a detailed erosion and sediment control plan prior to commencing any (e) construction.

All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed bylaws at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record.

Copies of the proposed bylaws, and relevant background documents, may be inspected at the offi ces of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing from July 27, 2011 to and including August 8, 2011.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department at 642-1628.

Sincerely,

Tara JohnsonPlanner II

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Over the weeks, Ron and Joe laughed, ate, and talked for eight hours a day. Ron drilled Joe about God and the Gospel, but Joe never pretended to know all the answers. One day, Joe asked Ron if he'd like to come over to his house - a beautiful home - for dinner the next night. A couple of weeks later, Ron got brave enough to ask Joe over to his small house in a poor neighborhood, where he introduced Joe to some of his favorite music. As the summer drew to a close and joe prepared to return to college, they both knew that their days together at the lumber yard were numbered. As they walked out the car on Ron's last day, he looked up at Joe and tearfully said, 'A lot of people have tried to tell me about Jesus, but Joe, you're the rst person who has shown Him to me."

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The Sooke FolkMusic Society normally cur-

tails it’s activities for the summer, but thisSaturday, July 30, we are delighted to bringback Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart for a spe-cial summer concert at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, as part of their “Driver ‘til she drops”tour; a reference to their Chevy Suburban,which now has some 465,000 miles on theodometer

Stacey Earle andMark Stuart met for the first time 1991 ata songwriters night in Nashville TN. Theyknew that night it was one of them things thatare just meant to be. They were married in 1992.

It would be quite a balancing act at that time raising a family and trying to make a living along with all theother stuff that came with getting by, “but wemanaged,” Stacey said as she looked back ather first encounter with the world of touring.

Stacey Earle’s first show was on an arena stage in Sydney, play-ing rhythm guitar in her brother’s band, Steve Earle & the Dukes.

She spent about a year and a half on tour with her brother, and then returned to Nash-ville to start a career of her own as a country/folk singer/songwriter.

“I was 30-years-old and asking/seeking a recording deal in Nash-ville.At that age it was like asking God to turn back the world clock.”

Mark Stuart went to the finest of music schools, he started his schooling listening and admiring his uncle’s guitar playing and his dad’s fiddling. By age 15 he would find himself

playing in the school ofhonky tonks and beer joints in and around Nashville in his dad’s band.

Mark was off the road when he met Sta-cey and that very night he would play the firstnote of her music never leaving her side. Mark

still somehow foundthe time to work on his own music record-ing his solo record and touring.

Mark, as well, spent some time in the Dukes in the 1990s. Like Earle, he recalls it as a time ofglamour: appearing on the Tonight Show with

Jay Leno, and MTV. “I had someone tun-

ing my guitar, strappingon my guitar,” he said. “Now we carry our stuff three flights up in the Red Roof Inn.”

Over the years Sta-cey and Mark havelearned so much from each other. Their songs are the diaries of their life — good times andbad, thereby complet-ing the love they have.Together they share the full load of gettingby day-by-day.

They’ve gone onto release their duo albums, Never GonnaLet You Go in 2003 and S&M CommunionBread in 2005, and their Gearle Records 2008release Love from Sta-cey and Mark which is available at thehir live shows only.

While, no doubt, each still remains an individual solo artist with solo releases, suchas the 2008 release of Mark Stuart’s Left of

Nashville and Stacey Earle’s The Ride also in 2008), it is throughthe respect of each oth-er’s work and years ofplaying together that they have created theirunique sound. And that sound allows each indi-vidual to shine through. Stacey and Mark are no doubt together ‘til death do they part.

Please be sure to join us for what will bea memorable evening with these two very engaging singer/song-writers.

The gig is on Satur-day, July 30 at Holy Trin-ity Anglican Church, at 1962 Murray Road.Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with show at 8. Ticketsare $15 and are avail-able at the door or in advance at Shopper’s Drug Mart.

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Sooke Fine Arts celebrates 25 yearsSooke Fine Arts celebrates 25 years

Pirjo Raits/Benjamin Yong photos

Top left, Patrick Irwin’s “Port Alberni,” below left, Gail Stratton looks at “Gravity Layered” by James Nesbit. Top right, Driftwood sculptor Ted Speirs poses by the “Hawk and the Dove,” sculpture that took him about two months to carve. It features two different designs that show off “both sides of the birds.” Bottom right, Two guests discuss their interpretation of the “Taste of Hunger” mixed media exhibit by Roberto Maralag III. See all of the photos on the web at: www.sookenewsmirror.com click on Photo Store/Gallery.

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Recently, a taskforce with representatives from over 30 local arts, cultural and heri-tage organizations was formed to create a Cul-tural Plan for the Sooke Region. The document will be used by local organizations and vari-ous levels of govern-ment to move forward together in creating a dynamic Arts and Cul-tural Sector in the Sooke Region. For the docu-ment to have visual and artistic appeal, the taskforce would like to include photographs of local community activi-ties focused on the arts, culture and heritage. A contest was announced to find a collection of photos that capture the vibrancy of Sooke’s year-round cultural scene!Contest Details:

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The Reading RoomThe Royal Canadian

Legion Branch #54Royal Canadian

Legion HousingA Sea of BloomSooke Fine Art Gal-

lerySooke GlassSooke Home Hard-

wareThe Stick in the Mud

Coffee HouseStone Pipe GrillSunriver Allotment

GardensT’Sou-ke Nation

Smart Energy GroupT’Sou-ke Nation ParkT’Sou-ke Nation

Administration Build-ings

T’Sou-ke Nation Bus Stop

T’Sou-ke Nation Lady Bug Garden

Wiskers and WaggsWinners were Stick in

the Mud, the Sunriver Allotment Garden and T’Sou-Ke First Nation.

The District of Sooke and the Communities in Bloom committee would like to sincerely thank everyone who worked so hard to clean up Sooke before the

judges’ visit. A special thank you is extended to Edith Newman, Elida Peers, Maywell Wick-heim and Phoebe Dun-bar for their outstand-ing contributions to the event.

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Blooming lovely businesses

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Station 107, Sooke

The Sooke ambu-lance station ispart of the pro-

vincial British Colum-bia Ambulance Service (BCAS) and respondsto medical emergen-cies in the District ofSooke and surrounding areas. BCAS may also task local ambulances to respond to othercommunities covered by other provincialambulances much the way that fire and policedepartments do with mutual aid agreementsoutside their communi-ties of response.

Sooke has two 24- hour emergency ambu-lances. Our commu-nity is also supportedby ambulances from the Westshore and Greater Victoria, when needed. For the higher acuity ambulance calls the local ambulances are layered with the Advanced Life Support ambulances from Vic-toria.

June was Stroke Awareness monthand while the month

has now passed BCASwould like to report that 27 per cent of the181 calls that BCAS attended to in Sookewere for symptoms related to heart and stroke incidents.

Time is of the essence for heart and stroke medical emergencies. During a heart attack or stroke oxygen carryingblood is not reaching part of the heart mus-cle or brain. Without a steady supply of oxy-gen, heart muscle and

brain cells can be dam-aged. This is why it is critically important torecognize and respond immediately to thewarning signs.

BC Ambulance in con-junction with the Van-couver Island Health Authority has medical protocols and specific patient destination hos-pitals for Heart andStroke Emergencies. Heart patients are des-tined to go to the Royal Jubilee Hospital where the catheter lab is. For

stroke patients the pre-ferred patient destina-tion is the Victoria Gen-eral Hospital for its neu-rology specialties.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation, list the key signs of these medical emergencies as:

Heart Attack Warning Signs

Pain, sudden discom-fort or pain that does not go away with rest,pain that may be in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, arms or back

pain that may feel like burning, squeez-ing, heaviness,tightness or pressure,chest pain or discom-fort that is broughton with exertion and goes away withrest. In women, pain may be more vague Shortness of breath - difficulty breathing

Nausea – indigestion, vomiting

Sweating - cool, clammy skin

Fear – anxiety, denial

Stroke SignsWeakness - sud-

den loss of strength or sudden numbnessin the face, arm or leg, even if temporary.Trouble speaking - sud-den difficulty speak-ing or understanding or sudden confusion,even if temporary.Vision problems - sud-den trouble with vision, even if temporary.Headache - sud-den severe and unusual headache.Dizziness - sudden lossof balance, especially with any of the abovesigns.

Don’t delay if you are exhibiting any signs of

heart attack or stroke, calling 911 will ensure you get the care you need from BCAS para-medics and dispatch staff.

Bryon Longeway Unit

Chief BC Ambulance Service Station 107

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Life Support: Community report on BC Ambulance Service

File photo

Stroke and heart attack awareness and knowledge of the symptoms of both are key to the survival of a patient.

SOOKE BASIN BBQ!Join Sooke Water Watch and your neighbours at a free BBQ before the 7pm Sooke District Council meeting. Sooke residents soundly rejected a 21-year sewage deal with Edmonton-based EPCOR. The clear message for Council is to now look at more local, cost-effective, transparent alternatives such as in-house wastewater services. Come to the meeting for a say in this vital community issue.

SOOKEWATER WATCHSOOKEWATER WATCH

[email protected]

Come for the fun, stay for the Council MeetingCome for the fun, stay for the Council Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 5:30-7pm

The Distict of Sooke Council tried and failed to give EPCOR a new 21-year “sweetheart deal” to run Sooke's wastewater system for private profit. Now they are trying again and Sooke Water Watch has several concerns:

Since June, EPCOR rates jumped from $57,000 per month to more than $75,000 per month! Sooke District Council accepted this $18,000/month increase. Estimated operating costs for a new contract with EPCOR are already 87% higher than originally projected. The new contract was untendered and Council has not even considered the benefits and cost savings of running the system publicly. Long-term private operating contracts take resource control out of public hands and our tax dollars flow out of the community in the form of private corporate profits.

BACKGROUND

At Broomhill Park (2280 Pyrite Drive) At Broomhill Park (2280 Pyrite Drive)

cope 491

Sooke SaysJust For You

Chris Cole & Sarah Edwards

“It Only Get’s Better”Announcement of 1st year Anniversary

July 31, 2010Victoria, BC Canada

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Pride of Place

The Sunr i ve r Allotment Garden is a favourite place to gather and share information and skills.

Q: What are the new mortgage rules?A: On January 17th, 2011, the Department of Finance announced changes to mortgage insurance rules intended to protect the stability of Canada’s housing market.

Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, announced three new rules:

1. Maximum Amortization for high-ratio loans has been reduced to 30 years from 35 years. This change took effect on March 18, 2011.2. Maximum Loan to Value (LTV) for refi nances has been reduced to 85% from 90%. This change also took effect on March 18, 2011.3. Elimination of government backing of insurance for Home Equity Lines of Credit. This change took effect of April 18, 2011.

Call us to fi nd out how these changes will impact your ability to purchase or refi nance your home.

Q. Where can I fi nd out about the literacy programs and services that exist here in the Sooke Region?

A. There are a few places where you can fi nd information about local literacy services. First, if you have access to a computer, the best place to go is our website, at www.sookewestshoreliteracy.ca – the “Programs” section has all sorts of information about literacy resources. Our website also has a section for “News and Events” where you can fi nd all the latest happenings in literacy, both here in Sooke and around the province. No computer? No problem! The Sooke Region Literacy Project has just produced a helpful pamphlet detailing all the literacy programs and services available in our community. Look for it on the pamphlet racks and bulletin boards around town.

Jodie McDonald 250-580-2252

Literacy Outreach CoordinatorSooke Region, Vancouver Island

[email protected]

Questions and Answers from Sooke

P R O F E S S I O N A L S

AIR CONDITIONING: BE COOL THIS SUMMER PART 2Air conditioning is standard equipment of most cars sold today and another recent development in is the use of cabin air filters. Initially only fitted to high-end luxury cars, but these days even some economy-class cars come with a cabin air filter,

Monk also recommends an AC service twice a year - before the hot summer months and again in the fall.

An AC service at Anglo Canadian costs about $120 to $180 depending on the model and includes the following:

a visual system check and listen for any unusual noises• a pressure check with gauges• a leak check (using a dye)• a mode control check• a drive belt tension and tensioner check• a cabin filter check• a certified service information label•

We do tend to see more evaporator core and compressor failures than we used to,” said Monk. “Any moisture in the system will react with the refrigerant, cause acids and accelerant failure.” And it’s another reason for regular servicing.

Q. Do you do follow-ups on your work with your customers?

A. Collecting feedback from our customers is only the fi rst step to im-proving the customer experience and relationship. Our act of gathering feedback from clients in itself raises the expectation that ‘action will be taken’. Many of the successful companies in Canada are realising that there is a need to close the loop by getting back to their customers to en-sure that, any and all issues, have been or will be, resolved. If you have a plumbing, gas, propane or heating issue that needs attention, don’t hesitate to call us at 250-642-4499 or Kel’s cell at 250-883-4349. 24/7

Lost? Look for the Northern Star for direction. We specialize in ‘Peace of Mind’

Call us at 250-642-4499 or Kel’s cell at 250-883-4349. We live here!Lost? Look for the Northern Star for direction.

We specialize in ‘Peace of Mind’

Q. Who do the REALTORS ® represent?A. Agency Disclosure in BC requires the REALTOR® disclose (in writing) to Clients who he represents. A real estate agent is most often either a seller’s or a buyer’s agent. All that is necessary is that the agency chosen be disclosed to all parties prior to the property transaction being entered into. It must be clear “who is working for whom”. If either of the parties should disagree with who the agent is representing they may wish to retain the services of another REALTOR ®. REALTORS® may also represent both a seller and a buyer, in a real estate transaction under Limited Dual Agency. If you have any questions about this subject please call me at 250-642-6056 or email [email protected]

Q. When is the best time to make investment contributions?

A. Start contributing monthly throughout the year – If you’re like the typical Canadian, you probably wait until the “RRSP season” to make your RRSP or TFSA contribution. Instead, consider setting up a pre-au-thorized chequing plan. By investing smaller amounts systematically all year long - 1) It allows you to take advantage of the compounding effect of your savings over time, 2) It forces you to put saving ahead of spend-ing, 3) When you invest a set amount of money each month, you can take advantage of a technique called “dollar cost averaging.” With dollar cost averaging, you enter the market gradually, buying more shares when the price is low (like purchasing shares “on sale”) and fewer when the price is high. This is often more affordable than trying to come up with a lump sum during “RRSP season” time.

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With hearts fi lled with happy memories, we announce the sudden loss of Jim Semple; loving husband of

Betty Semple; the adored father of John (Colette), Donald, Heather (Jim), Rona (Bill) and Moira. Awesome Grampa of Denise, Jeane, Daniel, Justin, Jesse, Aynsley, James, Vanessa, Wesley, Kelsey, Leif Erik, Alison, Michelle, Andrew and fi ve great grandchildren.

A celebration of Jim's life was held at the Sooke Museum on Thursday, July 14. Jim is remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, loving nature and his passion for both history and gardening. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Sooke Museum or the Sooke Loan Cupboard would be appreciated.

SEMPLE,

James (Jim)May 10, 1928 - July 9, 2011

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

CONGRATULATIONSMr & Mrs Hill on your

1st year Wedding Anniversary.

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, There will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home,There will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation,There will be peace in the world. So let it be.

LOVE & BLESSINGS FROM YOUR WHOLE

FAMILYX0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

SOOKE FOLK Music Society extends an invitation to their AGM, Tues. Aug. 2, 6pm, LAZY GECKO

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

BINGOBonanzas, Cracker

Jack, Regular games

Every Tuesday & Thursday

12:45 - 3:00 pm

Drop-In Centreacross from Petrocan

on Sooke Rd in downtown Sooke

Reasonably priced lunch available

Must be 19 yrs 250-642-6898

for more info

CALL FOR ENTRIES9TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5

Applications for Artisans are available at

woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

PLAYERS WANTED

FOR MEN’S OVER 40 SOCCER TEAM

STARTING IN THE FALL

Practise every Tues.

7 pm

beginning Aug 9 at

EMCS

Call Glenn250-642-3478

DEATHSDEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 10 am - 2 pm, Sooke Fall Fair Flea Market, Sooke Community Hall dining room. $10/table. Call Candace 250-642-5869

INFORMATION

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL School Survivors! If you re-ceived the CEP (Common Ex-perience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!.

.

CHI RESOURCE Inventory website :www.sookeregionresources.com

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

DOWNTOWN VICTORIA- parking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247.

JUAN DE FUCA Emergency Program Offi ce: 250-642-2266 Co-ordinators Homes: 250- 642-3772. Cellular: 250-883-0607. Email: [email protected]. Provincial Contact: 1-800-663-3456

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

SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, Box 109, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E5. Alma Anslow 250-642-2184.

TIRED OF the same old Holly-wood Schlock? Rent feature length Awareness Film Night documentaries from Video-To-Go, 6660 Sooke Rd. Open 10-10.

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare No Risk Program. STOP Mort-gage & Maintenance Pay-ments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consul-tation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

SELL/RENT Your TimeShare For Cash! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/Rent Your Timeshare For Cash! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.BuyAT imesha re . com (888)879-7165.

TRAVEL

SUNNY SUMMER Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621.

CHILDREN

DAYCARE CENTERS

HILLTOP FRIENDSLICENSED

FAMILY DAYCAREOpening September 2011,

or sooner!! Located in Colwood on

Triangle Mountain, just off Sooke Road. 6:30am-5pm,

Monday -Friday. Call Chrissie @

778-433-2056

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our web-site: www.dollarstores.com to-day.

COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffi c Loca-tions. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Re-turn. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pric-ing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell!

GRAVEL TRUCKING Compa-ny for sale. Trucks, loaders, hoe, crusher, seven pits, two yards, 3-bay shop, offi ce. Seri-ous inquiries. Call Larry 780-333-4726, Swan Hills, Alber-ta.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ADMIN ASSISTANT Trainees needed! Large & small fi rms seeking certifi ed A & P staff now. No Experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-512-7116.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

TWO, TWO, Two years in one. New Heavy Equipment Certifi -cate program at GPRC, Fair-view campus. Receive 1st and 2nd year HET Apprenticeship technical training. Intense hands-on shop experience, Fairview, AB. Affordable resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011.

The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw op-erator course provides hands-on training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chain-saw for most non-falling appli-cations. Key topics covered in-clude creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSa-feBC. Numerous sessions of chain-saw training are scheduled around the province starting in August, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website atwww.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Mon-day to Friday, 8am – 5pm.

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredit-ed, web design training, ad-ministered by the Canadian Society for Social Develop-ment. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Vis-it: www.ibde.ca Apply today!

HELP WANTED

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited provides management expertise and business sup-port to 31 member-owned Co-ops in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. We are currently recruiting for the following po-sitions: General Managers - Assistant Managers - Relief Managers - Hotel Cooks. Please forward your resume to: [email protected], or fax to: 1-204-632-8575. Please visit www.arcticco-op.com and www.innsnorth.com for more information.

CASCADE Energy Services has immediate openings available for the following posi-tions at their Grande Prairie AB, Fort St John, Hudson Hope, Dawson Creek, Tumble Ridge Divisions: Tank Truck Drivers, Hydro Vac Operators, Hot Oiler Operators, Pressure Truck Operators, Swampers. The successful candidates will be organized individuals with excellent personal skills and experience in a related fi eld will be a defi nite asset. Knowl-edge of the industry, as well as the service area will also be taken into consideration.Current H2S and Level 1 First Aid, tickets will be required, as well as a current acceptable driver’s abstract.Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.Competitive wages and benefi ts package will be offered.Please send resume complete with references and driver’s abstract to Cascade Services at 3, 9302-144 Avenue, Grande Prairie Alberta T8V 8E4, or by fax to (780)832-0459, or by email to: [email protected] apologize but only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

INDUSTRIAL PAINTER: Re-quired Immediately! Do All Metal Fabricating-Estevan SK. Seeking an applicant to paint in an industrial setting. Qualifi -cations & Duties:-Must have knowledge of how to run/main-tain an airless painter,enamel and epoxy products, working knowledge with Endura paint (sprayed preferably)We offer Competitive Wages, Benefi ts & RRSP programs. Apply by email [email protected] or fax 1-306-634-8389.

HELP WANTED

CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL isseeking individuals to join ourteam. Responsibilities: Waterand soil sample collection andfi eld analysis, drilling wastesampling, analysis, disposalsupervision. Pre and post siteassessments. Qualifi cations: Post secondary degree or di-ploma. Oilfi eld experience isan asset. Required equipmentis a reliable 4X4, lap top com-puter, GPS, camera. Send re-sume to: [email protected] refer-encing contract EnvironmentalField Technicians in the sub-ject line.

CONCRETE FINISHERS. Ed-monton-based company seeksexperienced concrete fi nishersfor work in and out of town.Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided. Phone 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-4258;[email protected] log truck drivers onQueen Charlotte Islands. 5 daysper week. Will help with accommo-dation. Fax resume to 250-557-4306 or email [email protected]

EXPERIENCED PARTS Per-son required for progressiveauto/industrial supplier. Hiredapplicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses plus moving allowanc-es. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store islocated 2.5 hours N.E. of Ed-monton, Alberta. See ourcommunity at LacLaBicheRe-gion.com. Send Resumes to:Sapphire Auto, Box 306, LacLa Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email:[email protected].

FRAMERS NEEDED Immed.Ph. 250-217-7418

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the followingjobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic.2)Driller Blaster Details can beseen at http://hdlogging.com/Fax resume to 250-287-9259

JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC required immediately, GrandePrairie, (NW) Alberta. HeavyDuty position, Caterpillar expe-rience, competitive wages,benefi t plan. More info:www.ritchiebr.com. Fax 780-351-3764. Email: [email protected].

The Lemare Group is currentlyseeking contract HighwayTruckers; Owners/Operators.Total volume to move is65,000 cubic metres for North-ern Vancouver Island (SchoenLake Area), accommodationsavailable. For more details,please call Jennifer at 250-591-0067 or email: offi [email protected].

The Lemare Group is currentlyseeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume tooffi [email protected] or fax to:250-956-4888.

THE SOOKE NEWS Mirror cautions readers about send-ing money to obtain informa-tion about any employmentopportunities

T-MAR INDUSTRIES locatedin Campbell River is hiring forthe position of JourneymanHeavy Duty Mechanic. Posi-tion comes with a competitivebenefi t package and applicantmust possess a valid driver’slicense. Contact Joe Fornari.Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road,Campbell River BC V9H 1N6Fax: 250-286-9502 Email:[email protected]

Bonanzas, Cracker Jack, Regular gamesEvery Tuesday & Thursday12:45 - 3:00 p.m.NEW LOCATIONNEW LOCATION

SENIORSDROP-IN CENTRE

Fireman’s LoungeSooke Municipal Hall2205 Otter Point Rd.

Reasonably pricedLunch available

Must be 19 years

250-642-6898for more info

Call us for Complimentary

GIFT BASKET

Newcomers to Sooke

& Surrounding Area:

Judy 250-642-2268

New Moms:

Sonia 250-642-2120

Call us for Complimentary

GIFT BASKET

Newcomers to Sooke

& Surrounding Area:

Judy 250-642-2268

New Moms:

Sonia 250-642-2120

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CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONS(Family Owned & Operated Business)

Offi ce: 250-642-5598 Cell: 250-361-8136

• B.C. Business Licence • City Licence • WCB • Liability InsuranceFall Arrest Training & Equipment

Free Estimates Senior Discounts

Service InstallationTubs, Surround, Sinks,Taps, Vanity, Drains,

Hot Water Tanks

RenovationsRoofi ng, Framing, Drywall,

Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate,Decks, Fence, Painting

www.clarkshomerenovations.ca www.victoriahomerenos.ca

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL offi ce assistant (MOA) required for a new specialist physi-cian in Vernon, BC. Full time; remu-neration equivalent to experience. [email protected]. 902-220-0808

Medical Offi ce Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s

need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin staff!! No Experience?

Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

TRADES, TECHNICAL

• BRIDGEMAN/PILE DRIVER(bridgeman & welding exp.)

• CONVENTIONALCRANE OPERATOR (Cert.)

Required for Gadd Marine.Wages commensurate

with experience.Please Fax: 1-250-754-3073

or e-mail: [email protected]

Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or

Apprentice MechanicP & R Truck Centre requires Full - Time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset.

Excellent Wage &Benefi t Package.

Please e-mail resume to [email protected] or

fax to 250-746-8064

Heavy Duty EquipmentTechnicians

We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. We have BC branches in Prince George, Penticton, Kam-loops, Burnaby, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Vernon, Fort St John, Langley, Campbell River and a Yukon branch in Whitehorse.

Parker Pacifi c is an industry leader in heavy equipment sales & service. Since 1949, The Inland Group has grown to over 900 employees & 20 locations in North America. We are always seeking talented people to join our service team and enjoy a great career path.

Send resume & covering letter stating locations of

interest to LoriWillcox at [email protected] or

Fax: 604-608-3156

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glu-cose, Cholesterol & Cardio-vascular Health! Call today to fi nd out how to get a free bot-tle with your order! 1-888-470-5390.

MASSAGE (REG. THERAPISTS)

NEED A MASSAGEFROM LYNN GOODACRE?

I am available until the end of August, and then I am changing careers! I work Tuesdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays.

250-642-2882 orwww.lynngoodacre.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

ESTHETIC SERVICES

Gel NailsNow In Sooke

Call Carrie250-664-6236250-893-5419

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Re-fused. Fast, Easy, 100% Se-cure. 1-877-776-1660.

NEED CASH TODAY?

✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce

www.REALCARCASH.com

250-244-15601.877.304.7344

FITNESS/EXERCISE

LOSE 3-5LBS/WEEK SAFELY Healthy Weight Info Night July 27, 7pm Reading Room Cafe. 90-Day guarantee. Full support. Easy. Fast. Healthy. Ask for Zia RSVP 778-425-0999

INSURANCE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

CUSTOM WOODWORK Handcrafted Doors

Decks & StairsHome Improvements

30 yrs experience GORD

250-646-2503250-880-0862

COMPUTER SERVICES

DRYWALL

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ED’S HAULINGCheap disposal of

furniture, appliances, junk and what have you?

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

Ed & Faye250-642-2398

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NEW HOME WARRANTY WCB LICENSED

RESIDENTIAL BUILDER

A&R HOMESGENERAL CONTRACTING

& CUSTOM FINISHING

27 YEARS EXPERIENCENEW CONSTRUCTION

FOUNDATIONS FRAMINGKITCHEN BATHROOMFENCES SUNDECKS

ADDITIONS BASEMENTSBOBCAT

RICHARD FOSTER250-888-5436 250-642-5923

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

SOOKE IRRIGATION SERVICES Sprinkler

Installations, RepairsRenovationsMaintenance

Call Ben250-818-7279

[email protected]

& MOVING STORAGE

SOOKE MOVING ANDSTORAGE

Heated indoor storage, self contained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. outdoor storage available. Public access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idle-more Rd. 250- 642-6577www.sookemovingandstorage.com

PAINTING

JN PAINTING

“WCB Insured”

Reliable/References

Interior/Exterior

“Free Estimates”

20 Years Experience

250-812-8781

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-642-5178.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SHORELINE ROOFING. Re-roofi ng specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967.shorelineroofi [email protected]

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-642-5178.

WELDING

DRIVER ENT.

LTD.

WELDINGMobile Units +++ Steel

Sales

250-642-0666

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

#1 CLEAN, DRY FIR $200/cord, split

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Hay, John AlexanderDecember 20, 1946 - July 21, 2011

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SPORTSTSN coverage of triathlon comes with hefty price tagBenjamin YongSooke News Mirror

The Subaru Interna-tional Triathlon on Aug. 7 might make Sooke famous, but it’s not going to be free.

The event is set to be televised on TSN, and Sooke’s cost of bringing a TV production crew to town is $35,000, said Laura Byrne, Parks and Environmental Services Coordinator.

“We’re supporting economic develop-ment,” said Byrne. “I just really think it’s a wonderful opportunity to sell Sooke to Can-ada.”

The district has ear-marked $25,000 that goes directly to pro-duction of the triath-lon itself, with another $10,000 towards pro-duction and editorial of commercials played throughout the one-hour TV coverage that is supposed to reach an audience of 1.2 million people.

The contribution by Sooke is only a por-tion of the total price

-- the rest is covered by LifeSport Coaching and Events, the company that is organizing the event.

Byrne said the pub-licity for the town will be unmatched.

“Every shot will be of the District of Sooke. Shots of the spit, shots of all the roadways, editorial comment of all the things to do in Sooke,” she said.

“What I’d like to stress is that every business owner will benefit from the exposure that this initiative will bring.”

Television coverage is just one more piece of the puzzle towards the district’s goal of drawing more expo-sure to the region and allowing a full-blown ironman competition to be hosted here, which gives “a second level of branding,” said Byrne.

The date for the tri-athlon to be aired on the speciality sports channel has not yet been confirmed, but is usually three to four weeks after filming, she added.

File photo

A competitor celebrates after crossing the finish line at the 2007 Subaru Sooke International Triathlon.

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

To kick off the Sub-aru Sooke International Triathlon next Sunday, LifeSport Coaching is hosting its first annual Sport & Lifestyle Expo-sition at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort on Aug. 5 and 6.

LifeSport is organiz-ing the triathlon, and the expo is designed to

promote the event with sponsor and vendor booths, activities for the kids, and a chance to meet Olympic gold medalist Ashley McIvor, said expo manager Karen Dallimore.

“We wanted to open it up to the public,” said Dallimore, who added the expo was previ-ously only for athletes during registration the day before the race.

This is also the first year that the competi-tion will be nationally televised on TSN, and its drawing a lot more interest as a result.

There will be LifeSport coaches on hand run-ning clinics and talk-ing about nutrition; the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence is set-ting up a kids relay and obstacle course; and retail booths from vari-

ous community busi-nesses selling things like sporting apparel and accessories.

People can also expect to see triathlete pros milling about, said Dallimore, and McIvor will there on Friday to sign autographs.

The expo is free and will be open on Friday from 2 until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. File photo

Prestige hosts first annual LifeSport Expo

SEAPARC STAR SEAPARC STAR of theof the WEEK WEEK✪✪This week, we would like to introduce you to Chelsea Lajeunesse, another one of our Super Summer Camp Leaders. Chelsea has worked at SEAPARC for 6 years now, in a variety of positions such as Birthday Party Leader, Concessions Worker, Skate Instructor and now Summer Camp Leader. She is thrilled to be working with the children this summer because it gives her a chance to meet them, care for them, challenge them and watch them grow. Chelsea graduated from EMCS in 2009 and has been studying in the University Transfer Program at Camosun College for 2 years. This September she will start her studies in the Faculty of Education at UVic. Chelsea is going to be an Elementary School Teacher when she fi nishes her education and says that working with the kids in summer camps is a great way to experience fi rst-hand what it is like to lead a group of children and make a positive impact on their lives. She’s played fastball and hockey most of her life and occupies more of her time doing hot yoga and working at her other job at Markus’ Restaurant. She’s been to Jamaica and says that she would like to do more travelling in the future. Chelsea was born and raised here in Sooke, she hopes that she will work here as a teacher, because she loves our community and wants to continue to make it her home. We are very happy to have such a wonderful person on our staff and know that the children that attend her camps will take home life long summer camp memories. Thank you for being our Star of the Week, Chelsea – you deserve the recognition!

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Toby GormanBlack Press

Chris Bush has a bone to pick with cancer.

In the last few years, cancer has taken his

mother, aunt and three friends, the latter of whom were all close to Bush’s age of 53.

His aunt, who died in June, is described by Bush, a Black Press photographer based in Nanaimo, as a “vibrant woman with no reason to shut down at

all.”Not one

to normally participate in the seemingly weekly five-kilometre local runs for cancer, Bush decided over many months to participate in something a little bigger – the 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

The bicycle journey will take Bush and

21 Island teammates from Port Hardy to Victoria from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a retreat for children with cancer, and pediatric cancer research.

Some of Bush’s reasons for participating are selfish, some are to help others, while others still are to do his part to drop-kick cancer into the history books.

He wants to do it while he still can.

“I’m grateful at my age to be able to do this. A lot of people can’t,” said Bush, the oldest member of the team.

“I’ve always wanted to cycle the Island and this is a great opportunity. At the same time,

I’m helping kids and getting a better understanding of what it’s all about. It’s hard to overstate how neat this experience has been so far.”

The training rides are gruelling – one in mid-July included a ride up the 18-kilometre Strathcona Parkway to Mt. Washington – but necessary to prepare the riders for the 1,000-kilometre tour that visits nearly every village, town and city along the way.

Hard work, long drives to get to training sites and late dinners aside, Bush said the experience is worth it.

To balance home, work and Tour de Rock responsibilities, he’s had to lean on his network

of supporters, mostly his wife Laurie. He has also forged many friendships on the team, a group of people he describes as committed and interesting.

“You really get to like your teammates a lot,” he said.

Team members are made up of police, auxiliary police and media, all of whom need to raise a minimum of $5,000.

Along with training rides, team members are asked to participate in community events leading up to the tour, the most notable for Bush being a visit with children at Camp Goodtimes last week.

“It’s going to be interesting,” he said, before leaving for the

camp. “I know it’s going to be emotional. Any time you’re confronted with kids in a difficult situation it’s tough. I won’t know how I’ll react until I get there.”

Until the tour officially begins, Bush said he’s going to continue to keep pace with the increasing demands that come with being a tour rider. He’ll continue to put the kilometres in, do his best to fundraise to meet his goal of $25,000 and continue to have fun.

“You only get one shot at this and that’s it,” he said. “But I’m feeling healthy – healthy as I’ve ever been. My clothes are loose, my lungs are healthy, I’m tired but it’s a good tired.”

Black Press photographer Chris Bush wants to drop-kick cancer into history books

Special feature

Black Press newspapers on Vancouver Island will publish this special feature page spotlighting police officers taking part in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Black Press photo

Chris Bush, with teammate Sandra Holman, hopes to raise $25,000 in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

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Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Sooke’s premier sporting event is com-ing into town, and the district is still looking for volunteers to help run it.

On Aug. 7, Sooke is hosting the Subaru Western Triathlon Series that will bring 600 local and interna-tional athletes together for the swimming, bik-ing and running event.

That means there needs to be people directing those ath-letes along at multiple locations throughout the course, said Sarah Temple, district sup-port clerk and first time volunteer.

“Right now I could use another 25 bike course marshals,” said Temple.

“They’ll be motioning athletes if there’s a turn in the road, and also cheer people along.”

Run course mar-shals are also in high demand, as those two are the biggest jobs and require the most people power she added.

The competition

starts off with swim-ming in Young Lake at Camp Barnard, then biking and then finally running ending at the finish line in John Phil-lips Memorial Park

where more volunteers will be placed.

“At the park we’ve got people doing tim-ing, the finish line, and people making sure there’s food for every-

one,” she said.Aside from race day,

helping hands are also needed for setup, including registration, check in, setting up sensors and cordoning off certain areas.

“They’re the nuts and bolts of the opera-tion,” said Temple, who recommended pre-race volunteers be OK with heavy lifting.

She also encouraged groups to take part -- the district is offering honorariums for coor-dinated efforts ($300 for 15 people, $500 for 25) i.e. sports teams, church members or just a large group of friends.

To register, go to www.triseries.ca/volun-teering.php.

Triathlon volunteers needed

File photo

Volunteers look after the Gatorade station at a previous Subaru International Triathlon in Sooke.

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30 • SPORTS www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

It’s been over 20 years since Sooke has been home to the annual B.C. Day slo-pitch tourna-ment, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

Starting July 30 and running until Aug. 1, over two dozen softball teams from the Island including Victoria, Langford and Sooke are going to be taking place in six men, four women round-robin format play for prizes. The first

place A division club will walk away with a $1,000 purse, with other prizes being awarded for all divisions up to fourth place.

The cost to register is $375 per team for the big ball/small ball tourney, which will take place at Fred Milne Park.

“We take teams up until three days before it starts,” said Jason Dumont, Hawks spokesman and Sooke Slo-Pitch Association president.

So far, 25 teams have

signed up but more are encouraged to join said Dumont, whose Hawks faced off against the Dawg Lb on Monday after press time in the A division quarter finals.

Everyone is welcome to come out and sup-port their team, and admission is free for the three day event. The first game starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday and there will be a conces-sion and beer gardens. For more information or to sign up to play call Jason at 250-744-8852.

File photo

Michelle Gibson swings at a pitch during one of the past 22 Sooke Invitational Slo-Pitch tournaments on B.C. Day long weekend.

Slo-Pitch tourney about to wind up

Benjamin YongSooke News Mirror

Grab a pair of shin pads and lace up your cleats, because the Sooke men’s over-40 soccer team is recruiting players.

Player and manager Glenn Ramsay has been with the club since its inception in 1989, and said they have recently been struggling for players for the first time.

“We had a list last year of 24, and we had nine show up.”

The team plays home games Wednesday nights at Edward Milne Secondary School field, and away games on Saturdays or Sundays in either Victoria or Duncan, where there is no shortage of competi-tion.

“There are 50 over-40 teams in the lower Island,” he said.

Traditionally, a lot of the players have been fathers of kids in youth soccer but Ramsay said everybody is welcome and players need not worry about experience.

“If they want to get some exercise, sure, we’ll teach them how to play soccer.”

The first practice is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Edward Milne, and regular practice is every follow-ing Tuesday. Ramsay encourages anyone who’s considering joining to “come down and meet the fellas.”

Players need shorts, shin pads and a pair of soccer cleats, but for the first night it’s ok if you just swing by with some runners to check it out. Once on the team, all members will get their own uniform.

To join just show up to the first practice, or if you have any questions give Glenn a call at 250-642-3478.

Over-40 men’s soccer recruiting

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SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 www.sookenewsmirror.com SPORTS • 31

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The squirt boys played their hearts out this past weekend in Port Alberni bringing home their second gold medal of the season for Sooke. The boys started the weekend beating out Prince George 7-5. Tyson Friesen was unstoppable pitching with 15 strike outs during the game. Kieran Connor received the game MVP. Our second game was against Fleetwood winning the game 25-8. Game MVP went to Boston Greenhough. Our third game MVP was Tyson Friesen with a win against Walley 19-10. Clearwater was the only team that beat us with a score of 15-8. Noah Wass awarded the game MVP. On Sunday Sooke had to face the strong Richmond team with a best of three game. Sooke easily won the first game 19-4. The second game went to international innings with Richmond squeezing one more run in the last inning winning 5-4. The third game was a nail biter with Sooke down five runs and coming back to tie the game in the 7th inning and continuing to fight back and gaining one more run to take the lead. The boys were able to hold off Richmond to take the Gold medal with an exciting 7-6 win. The boys could not have made their parents and Sooke prouder with their hitting , fielding and pitching by all players. An amazing weekend for these boys.

Players from front left: Nin Dougall, Matt McLean,Tyson Friesen, Boston Greenhough, Jackson Petrie, Nicholes McColeman, Quinn Titchkosky, Arran Wass-Little, Noah Wass, Matthew Miller, Kieran Connor

Coaches from back left: Jason Friesen, Nin Dougall, Mike Connor

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Salmon derby time!

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