sooke news mirror, september 18, 2013
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Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror
Sooke RCMP are credited with helping save the life of a distraught 42-year-old woman who was attempting to commit suicide on Monday night (September 16).
“She was intent on ending her life,” said Staff Sgt. Steve Wright.
At 9:25 p.m. four police officers responded to the call at Billings Spit by the woman’s part-ner. Two RCMP members went into the water with personal floatation devices in an attempt to keep up with woman and talk with her. The officers were in the water for 35 minutes with another on shore. They did manage to borrow a boat while they waited for the Royal Cana-dian Marine Search and Rescue to arrive. The woman continued to refuse help and swam further from shore.
The woman, said Wright, did not want to be rescued and one officer went back into the water and held on to her until she could be pulled from the water and onto a RCMSR boat.
“The water temperature was 11 degrees and the tide was flooding,” said Wright. The woman was 200 to 300 feet from shore and was becom-ing hypothermic. “She didn’t have much more time left, and good on the members who stayed with her. This is good news.”
The unnamed woman was taken out of the water by RCMSR and was transported to hos-pital under the Mental Health Act, where she remains. The officers were unharmed.
Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror
One hundred years ago life was a lot dif-ferent for the men and women who built this country. Sooke was a place where a lot of things happened, much of it as a support sys-tem of sorts for the larger community of Victoria.
Hundreds of men were employed in the building of a concrete flow line for water com-ing from Sooke Lake and ending up 27 miles away in Victoria. Four foot diameter sections of four foot long sec-tions of concrete pipe were fabricated at Coo-per Cove. It took 35,000 sections to bring water to the Goldstream Res-ervoir. That meant hun-dreds of hours of often backbreaking labour to get the flow line laid.
It was considered one of the most chal-lenging feats of engi-neering seen in the province at the time. Twenty-seven miles, 400 men, a railway and numerous field camps along the stretch from the lake to the reser-voir was necessary.
Recently one of the bake ovens used by the field camps was discov-ered in an area around the Sooke Potholes.
The Sooke Region Museum acted on a tip from outdoorsman Ed Earl and found the
moss-covered bake oven. The oven itself is made of rock leftover from blasting for the flow line.
On Thursday, Sep-tember 12, a group of 68 invited guests made the trek to the top of a hill on a plateau where the back oven was discovered. The bake oven was built using no mortar, igloo-style with a smoke hole at top and covered with earth.
Sooke historian Elida Peers, in speaking about the find, said the
men who worked along the flow line would be greeted with the smell of fresh baked brown bread when they returned to camp at the end of the day.
Oldtimer Wilf Carter had first contacted the museum historian (Elida Peers) in 1976 to make her aware of a “sister” oven in the woods at the Sooke/Metchosin border. This oven was relocated to the museum and is used at the annual open house to bake biscuits.
On hand for the ‘unveiling’ and ribbon cutting were a number of dignitaries and locals including Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Mike Hicks, North Saan-ich mayor Ted Daly rep-resenting CRD Parks, Act-ing mayor for Langford Lanny Seaton, MLA John Horgan, Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne, and T’Sou-ke representatives Frank Planes, Shirley Alphonse and Larry Underwood.
Mike Hicks congrat-ulated everyone on a “good find,” and Jack Planes stated that they were there to “witness what’s going on.”
The most words came from Ted Daly, who spoke at the site of the bake oven and said,
“We have it so easy today, we just turn on a tap… at times I think we’re luck we didn’t live in that era and at other times I feel we missed something.”
Historian Elida Peers spoke of how the oven operated 100 years ago. She attained much of her information from Wilf Carter who lived through that era in Sooke.
The ceremony ended with a lunch which would have been typical for the era, baked beans, brown bread, cheese and water… a fitting repast for those gath-ered at the historic site.
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Historical bake oven discovered at PotholesBake oven speaks of the flow line and the men who toiled on it
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A celebration of the discovery of an old bake oven was held on Sept. 12 with (l to r) Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne, Ted Daly from CRD Parks, JdFEA Director MIke Hicks, T’Sou-ke member Larry Underwood and MLA John Horgan attending. Top right, the bake oven.
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Britt SantowskiSooke News Mirror
On the foggy thurs-day morning of Septem-ber 12, there was a hint of demolition activity at the Evergreen building, where on July 31, 2013, the front section of that building burnt down. Since then, its rem-nants have been sitting like an sullen eyesore in the dead centre of the town of Sooke.
According to Peter Morris, the COO of Part-ners REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust — who is the mall’s land-lord), there have been a lot of things happen-ing in the background that remains unseen to the naked eye. They are indeed on track with both the demolition of the wreckage, and its rebuilding, and this will be apparent quite soon.
The initial delay came because it was treated as a crime scene. The building had to be investigated by the RCMP as well as the fire department. While the investiga-tion is still ongoing, the RCMP have concluded their onsite investiga-tion and turned the site over to Partners REIT on August 6. Partners REIT, in turn, handed things over to their insurance adjuster who was on site from August 10 to 12, along with their own fire forensic experts.
On August 12, a haz-ardous materials sur-vey was conducted of the site, as required by the provincial gov-ernment for any build-ing built before 1980. The Evergreen plaza was built in 1978, and according to the Can-ada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, “until the 1980s, asbes-tos was used in office buildings, public build-ings and schools.”
It took until the end of August to review the submissions from five demolition contrac-tors, and at the end, Don Mann Excavating was selected.
Addressing the issue of asbestos, Morris said in the findings of the environmental assess-ment company, “it was determined that there was the possibility of … traces of asbestos one would normally find in a building built in 1980. Where you would nor-mally find those would be in the drywall tape and mud that was used back then. There may have been fibrous asbestos.”
In addressing pos-sible health concerns, Morris emphasized that there were “traces” of asbestos, and that there would be no more than would be found in a house.
Other hazardous materials were found, including things like cleaning solvents and broken fluorescent lights said Morris.
Even so, they are tak-ing precautions, and the demolition will take
place in two parts. As per WorkSafeBC regula-tions, there are certain things that must be done in the demolition process.
The first part will be a hand-sort, where any “suspected” haz-ardous materials will be removed from the premises and taken to approved disposal sites.
“We’re being overly cautious. We’re not coming in there with a front-end loader and just digging it up,” said Morris.
“The primary thing
that should be pointed out is that they are doing continuous air sampling around the perimeter of the build-ing,” explained Morris. “And that’s to ensure that there is nothing being released into the atmosphere. … We’re showing noth-ing, there’s nothing. And that will continue on while they are doing all their removal up to the point in time that is is signed off as being a clean site.”
The second part is the overall demoli-tion of the building’s
remains.The demolition per-
mit was in-hand on Fri-day September 6, and the demolition work began on September 12. Morris anticipates the demolition will take three weeks.
The reconstruction will take a bit longer, up to 18 months, and involves building per-mits and looking for a range of contractors.
“We are seeking, actively seeking, as we did for the excava-tion, quotes and ten-ders from companies in Sooke, and we’re hope-ful they will have nice sharp pencils,” said Morris. Their insurance company has a man-date to select the low-est priced contractor who is qualified to do the work, which means the contractor could be local or from elsewhere on the island.
Working together with the insurance company, Partners REIT visualizes another two-story business cen-tre. The big planned improvement will be the installation of an elevator, giving easy access to businesses on the upper floor to those with mobility challenges.
While insurance will not cover the full cost of this upgrade, it will
contribute towards current building codes, although Mor-ris said it won’t be the full amount. Current requirements include the installation of an elevator.
Residents of Sooke will have an opportu-nity to provide their input in terms of ven-dors and building aesthetics. Partners REIT has a website at evergreensc.ca that will include soliciting input and will provide updates on the recon-struction process. The site will be launched by 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sep-tember 24. Deb Moore, the property manager for Evergreen, will be the contact person receiving this input.
“The consumers know the site best because they go there and do their shopping every day,” said Moore. Based on the feedback on the website, Moore said they might also schedule a consulta-tion meeting.
Morris is upbeat and positive about the future for the Evergreen plaza.
“We think the prop-erty is well situated to serve the community, and we believe the com-munity will continue to grow,” concluded Mor-ris.
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lOcAl ScubA DiVerS, the Sooke Sea cadets and Wilson Diving will Dive Against Debris on Sunday, Sept.22, at the government Wharf to the rotary pier. As part of their commitment to protecting the ocean, trained divers not only remove underwater debris but also identify and document everything we seen underwater in a larger effort to prevent marine debris.
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tO All tHOSe folks who packed lunch all the way to the site of the bake oven so attendees could enjoy a pleasant meal.
Evergreen centre will be rebuilt in time
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A back hoe and hazardous materials removal experts are at the site of the burned out building at Evergreen Centre. Removing the debris has begun, as any hazardous materials are being sorted for disposal.
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Police BeatThe police are report-
ing a rash of vehicle break-ins in the Broom-hill area.
Between August 20 and September 16, there have been a total of 37 reported thefts from vehicles, with some days reporting more activity than oth-ers.
On August 7, there were seven break-ins; on August 9 there were three; and on August 12 there were nine.
The police suspect it is the work of a prolific offender, and investiga-tions are ongoing.
The RCMP recom-mends that people
do not keep anything of value in their cars and that break-ins are reported.
If you see a suspi-cious people seen lurk-ing in the neighbour-hood, please call them. Their direct phone number is 250-642-5241, or 9-1-1 for emergen-cies.
• On Sunday, Sep-tember 15, at 5:10 p.m., the police received a call from Shirley. A resi-dent on Woodhaven Dr. pointed a firearm at a neighbour. A male sub-ject was taken into cus-tody, held overnight, and released Monday morning. The gun in
question was a pellet rifle, but was perceived as firearm by the per-son who called the RCMP.
• Also over the week-end, the Sooke RCMP were called to the Sooke Potholes for a non-incident. A dog fell into the water, and its owner went in to res-cue him. Both survived the ordeal.
• On the early after-noon of Tuesday, Sep-tember 10, there was a motorcycling accident that involved a fatality.
According to Staff Sgt. Steve Wright, the cou-ple were from Alberta. The 53-year-old woman
was pronounced dead at the scene, and the 60-year-old man was taken to the hospi-tal with serious inju-ries. The motorcycle was registered to an owner on Ganges Road, Saltspring. Speed and alcohol are not being considered as contrib-uting factors.
• A few weeks ago, there was a serious assault that happened on August 29. It was reported at 11:50 a.m., and the victim was not very cooperative. This investigation is still pending.
Police respond to break-ins and accidents
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Besides turning 13 on lucky Friday, September 13, 2013, Sooke News Mirror carrier Matthew Mclean also learned he was the winner of Black Press carrier prize. Matthew got to bring three (no, not 13) other guests to attend a Bc lions game. on September 15 at 1:30 in the afternoon at Bc Place, the Bc lions kicked off against the alouettes De Montreal. Matthew was happily seated in the bleachers along with his parents Mike and Pam, and sister Riley. Matthew has been a carrier for the Sooke News Mirror for over two years, and was pleasantly surprised (and somewhat embarrassed) when the announcement was made over the Pa system at Journey middle school on that audacious birthday-slash-Friday-the-13th morning.
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The new school year brings to mind the simi-larities with today’s youngsters excitedly getting back to see their friends and check out everyone’s new clothes, and this 1921 photo where the stu-dents probably did the same.
In 1921 Sooke Supe-rior School looked like this. Above the entry door, there was a gold leaf inscription which read “Act well your part for there the hon-our lies.” The teachers standing at the left are Mary McKinnon and Helen Giberson.
First row, rear: Gre-tel Nicholson (daugh-ter of author/historian/entrepreneur George Nicholson) she mar-ried fisherman Trygve Arnet; Agnes McBride who married Joe Col-lins of fishtraps man-
agement; Veronique Willett, who married Count Rodolphe de la Hitte in France, where they both served in the French underground during World War II; Margaret King, raised by the Murrays, she married Dane Kai Jen-sen; Clara & Alice Erick-son; Verna Cullum.
Second row from rear: Irene & Lillian Hel-gesen of the well-known Helgesen pioneer fam-ily, Lillian herself taught at Sooke School in her late teens; Kathleen & Marjorie Giles; Florence Gray, daughter of fish-traps manager Frank Gray, she married Will Sheilds; Marion Soward; Nellie Charters, daugh-ter of William Bell Jr & Stella Fraser, she mar-ried Stanley Carlow and lived where “The Yews” stands on the corner of Charters Road today.
Third row from rear: Bob Mugford, son of the Mugford Boarding House family, lost his life during World War II; Charlie & Teddy Bar-bour, sons of the man-ager of Sooke Harbour Hotel; Harvey Dob-son; Cecil Nicholson – see Nicholson above; Gladys Graignic, daugh-ter of fishtraps manager Pete Graignic, she later married Rupert Soule (many of the plantings at Ed Macgregor Park are hers); Marjorie Fel-ton, daughter of physi-cian Dr Richard Felton; Viola Ainsworth.
Second row from front: Willie Charters (see above) Teddy Pag-den, Walter OMeara, Ernie Welsh, eldest son of the pioneer Welsh family; Lewis Milligan of the Milligan logging family; Murray Barbour (see above); Violet
Helgesen (see above); Beatrice Hawkins; Hilda Taylor; May Wil-ham who married Roy Baker, owner of the Red & White Store; Fred Cullum of West Coast Telegraph trail history; Clifford Charters (see above).
Front row: Lily Michelsen, daughter of fishtraps skipper “Pop” Michelsen, she mar-ried Jimmie Goudie, later married Alf Hay-wood; Sarah Michelsen who married William Vowles, was mother to the Vowles broth-ers of fishing/seafood fame; Mollie & Nellie Richardson, daughters of Vernon & Queenie Richardson, and sisters to Frank Richardson of the building supply firm; Alan Felton, son of Dr Richard Felton - Alan went off to the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s
to fight with the insur-gents; next are Charlie OMeara, Byron Char-ters, Earl Gray, Harry Helgesen, Will Sheilds, Malcolm Taylor, Harold Welsh, each with family references above.
It would be remiss not to note the impact of Harry Helgesen, one of the little fellows here, who became one of Sooke’s favorite sons, served in WWII, excelled at All Sooke Day logger sports, started Sooke Sawmills which became the mammoth enterprise on Goodridge Penin-sula and then devel-oped Coopers Cove Oyster Farm into an international supplier.
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It was first mentioned on the Sooke News Mir-ror Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/SookeNewsMirror).
“Anyone missing a pig?” asked Jodi Poll-ner on September 11. “There’s one run-ning around sunriver estates. Demamiel drive area.”
By Friday, Septem-ber 13, the story got bigger. On assignment at EMCS, someone in the office mentioned that this pig was torn and bloodied, possibly by an encounter with a bear.
So we contacted the Conservation Officer Service.
“I do know that a bear broke into a pig enclosure and attacked a pig,” confirmed con-servation officer Scott Norris from the Service, “and I guess the farmer tried to intervene a little bit, and the bear dropped the pig. And the bear took off. And the pig was running loose. We have a trap set hoping to catch the bear, and we’ll see what comes of that.”
According to the inci-dent report, the farmer did have an electric fence, but there was a hole in it, and it is now being repaired. Electric fences are generally very effective in keep-ing bears out, noted Norris.
That the bear had not been captured in two days may indicate that this bear is not habituated, which is a good sign. For the bear.
At this time of year, noted Norris, bears are very busy forag-ing for any and all food sources in preparation
for the long barren win-ter. People should keep garbage inside until the morning of garbage
pickup, and should ensure that fallen fruit is immediately picked up and discarded.
“Sooke always has bear issues,” said Nor-ris. Residents should “lock up all attractants, whether it’s their live-stock or pet food or their bird seed or their garbage. Fruit trees at this time of year are a big issue.”
These precautions can prevent a bear from being habituated. Habituated bears are usually killed.
Bear sightings should be phoned in to the Conservation Office at 1-877-952-7277
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Well, it’s time for the Sooke Folk Music Soci-ety to roll out another season of great musi-cal entertainment. Our coffee house season begins this Saturday evening, September 21 with Fraser Union who come all the way from Vancouver.
Fraser Union first formed in 1983. The current members have been together since 1987, performing and recording songs that have a great deal of meaning to them and their audiences. Dan Kenning, a past mem-ber, says they tend more towards “songs of content than songs of contentment,” but a quick look at the range of music on their recordings, BC Song-book, This Old World, From There to Here, Hello, Stranger and Split Shift indicates that Fra-ser Union is not quickly pigeon-holed.
Many of their songs come from the work-place: Coal Town Road, Chemical Worker’s Song, Woman of Labra-dor, Empty Nets (woes of fishing), Ships of the Deep (merchant shipping), Everything Possible (child-rear-ing), Their Way (post-secondary teach-ing), and The Ghost Program(computer pro-gramming).
Many others tell sto-ries of BC: Bank Trollers (about West Coast fish-ing), Snap the Line Tight (log salvaging), The Bal-lad of Robert Harkness (about the Cariboo gold rush), Canning Salmon.
But some tell sto-ries from other times and places: The Last Battle, about the Métis uprising and the last
stand of Louis Riel, The Goodnight-Loving Trail, about the most valu-able member on the cattle drive--the cook, Augustus and Catherine, about the Overlanders and moving West, and Lady Franklin’s Lament, about the ill-fated Franklin expedition.
Fraser Union also sings contemporary songs with a bite, Canar-ies in the Mine, is about environmental hazards in an aircraft factory. Whether on recording or in concert, Fraser Union’s repertoire con-tains no throw-aways.
Fraser Union has been heard many times on CBC radio: nation-ally with Max Ferguson and Bill Richardson; locally with Paul Grant, Mark Forsythe, David Grierson, Kathryn Gret-singer, Sheryl MacKay and others.
Fraser Union is Henk Piket, Roger Holdstock and Barry Truter. Their three strong voices present some songs a cappella and oth-ers accompanied by a variety of instruments including guitars, man-dolins, dobro and banjo.
They’ve performed, for example, at the ArtsWells Festival, Van-couver Folk Music Fes-tival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Seattle Folklife Festival, Islands Folk Festival, May-works, Winter Roots Festival, the National Conference of Teachers of English, the Working Knowledge Conference at UBC, and countless benefits and coffee
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Coffee House opener: Fraser Union
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Monday’s meeting regarding the proposed bike park is going to be a long one and tempers may flare. It’s a motherhood and apple pie issue and, as these things go, the proponents will haul out the kids and youth and they will plead for space to play. Not to say they don’t need it, but we do have the great outdoors where the more skilled can ride and learn, they don’t necessarily need supervision or areas close to town. It’s the younger set who need parental supervision and riding lessons. Mayor Milne’s proposal seems the most reasonable and that’s the one council should go with. Council does not need to be badgered and made to feel guilty if they choose to go with the mayor’s proposed site. It will be interesting to see what happens and let’s hope all sides can come together for the good of all. The election is after all, still more than a year away and there will be lots of time to rally the forces for the votes, this isn’t the issue for that.
• Last week’s trek up the slopes at the Sooke Potholes was a great reminder of just what we have in the Sooke area. Yes, we have the great outdoors, but what we have that’s even better is the great volunteers who actually make things happen in this community. Trekking up to the site of the bake oven one saw a community. Everyone helped each other scale the hill and this resulted in camaraderie and sense of togetherness. That was nice to experience.
• Maybe there is a lesson here. Perhaps council should take the time to do some sort of team-building exercises to learn to respect and help each other. As it is, some stand in isolation with their viewpoints while others band together. Different viewpoints are necessary and deserve a listen but council should be united in the end. A bit of respect goes a long way with council, staff and the community. People don’t forget what they see and hear.
FEATURE LETTER
Where bias exists, critical think-ing does not. One need look no fur-ther than meetings of Sooke Council or the Land Use and Environment Committee. Approvals are spur-of-the-moment. Discussion is limited to members pushing personal agen-das, questioning efforts of staff, and failing to recognize governance as a continuing process. This last item refers to a failure to ask about the history of the matter before them. Has the item been before council in the past? Are there existing resolu-tions regarding the issue? The cur-rent group of councillors seems to view themselves in isolation. There is no better example than their acceptance of the bike park, with no recognition of past resolutions re John Phillips Memorial Park (JPMP).
In November, 2006, Sooke council passed a resolution to accept the John Phillips Memorial Park Trust Committee Report, and adopt the recommendations of that commit-tee. Both the Parks and Trails Mas-ter Plan and the Official Community Plan include wording that supports the Trust Committee Report, and both documents were adopted by council resolution. This history of JPMP is imperative in any new dis-cussions. Motions which conflict with existing resolutions, are null and void under Robert’s Rules (Sec-tion 38). There is no doubt that the issue of the bike park should not have been given the attention it received, without consideration of past resolutions and the Trust Com-mittee Report. The whole history
must be a part of any discussion, not simply a quick remark that sup-port exists in the Parks and Trails Master Plan, which as pointed out, actually supports the Trust Commit-tee Report.
Other than a simple slalom run, designed in a Figure 8, there is no bike park in the Trust Committee Report. More importantly, the report dictates phases of development for the park, which are sensible, con-cise, and necessary. Phase 1 identi-fies issues of protection for the envi-ronment, trails, lighting, washrooms, parking, and so on. In other words making the park user-friendly. All of the listed items are necessary before the park becomes a community gathering place, and together rep-resent a large expenditure of funds. The issue is, that because agendas and bias prevailed at the governance level, the folks from the bike friendly group were given a feeling of enti-tlement, while the opposition grew. Opinions became entrenched, and it will now be difficult to come together in agreement about the JPMP.
There are other issues which indi-cate a lack of effective governance. The transfer station on Marilyn Ring Road, where folks are able to take their household wastes for hauling to Hartland, appears to be illegal under the Environmental Manage-ment Act, Part 3. Somehow this entity came into being without going to the council table. When the question is asked, the answer is simply, “The property is zoned to allow the use.” Oh! The property is also zoned to
allow a pulp mill, a slaughter house and numerous other entities. There is also the problem of definition. Waste Management and Recycling are permitted uses but no definition is provided.
However, the real issue is an absence of process. This did not come to the council table. No ques-tions were asked. The thing just hap-pened. Sooke River Road residents were under the impression that this was a temporary use, until some-thing could be worked out. If due process had occurred perhaps those who are elected to lead us would have determined that the authority for Solid Waste Management rests with the CRD through provincial leg-islation and CRD Bylaw 1903, which does need to be upgraded to identify Sooke as a district and not as part of the electoral area. The bylaw iden-tifies the CRD responsibility to be the establishment of a Local Service Area for a solid waste disposal func-tion. There is on a CRD website, a bylaw to establish a transfer station on Salt Spring Island. It should be required reading for those who were so quick to establish ours.
In this writer’s opinion it is time to return land use issues to the Com-mittee of the Whole, or better yet appoint an Advisory Planning Com-mission. The current Land Use and Environment Committee has had their opportunity to prove them-selves, and now need to be retired.
Gail HallSooke
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Put BMX at SEAPARC
The Sooke Bike Club’s desired outcome from the meeting on Sep-tember 23, is for SBC to enter into a Memo-randum of Understand-ing, (MOU) with the District of Sooke. The document could out-line the scope of the project at John Phil-lips Park and the Sooke Bike Club’s involve-ment in it. It could include a generalized budget breakdown, a timeframe for a phased approach to construc-tion, and methods by which the public could be engaged during the process, in order to identify their concerns so that we’ll have a bike skills playground that will be successful over the long term. With this MOU, the club can start identifying fund-ing sources, construct a business plan and build relationships that will contribute to the quality and long term viability of this bike skills playground.
SEAPARC is not an appropriate venue for this kind of freely acces-sible, unsupervised activity. It is too iso-lated, meaning that we cannot have the safe, multi-age, multi-ability, tiered bike skills play-ground that we’ve pro-posed for our commu-nity. SEAPARC is not an appropriate facility to invest in at this point because there are too many unknown vari-ables.
The Sooke Bike Club is reticent to shift our focus to that venue
for these reasons, but more importantly because we were origi-nally engaged in order to move the John Phil-lips bike playground forward, and are com-mitted to seeing the process through to the end.
The SEAPARC site is appropriate for super-vised activity. It offers parking, change rooms, vending machines and bathrooms. It can facil-itate events. I person-ally think a BMX race track there would be ideal. The SEAPARC site can be controlled, as access is limited and this is something that BMX associations are looking for as a way to curb liability exposure and maintenance costs.
Council unanimously supported Mayor
Milne’s initial motion to move forward at John Phillips. I feel their original decision was based on their instinct that this project would be good for Sooke. It is unfortunate that the first, positive decision was rescinded, as that opened the door for politics to take the proj-ect off the rails. There are hundreds of people within our community who support this proj-ect as proposed, and in the area specified. I know the project would be a success, and I hope we get the oppor-tunity to prove it.
Lorien ArnoldSooke Bike Club
Slow down
for scootersOh, boy! Am I mad.
I was on my scooter going to Village Foods, and when the light turned green I was crossing the street. A truck was whistling by, and I almost crashed with the truck. He yelled at me to “... get out of my way!” I have had this scooter for two years. I am very careful crossing the street, but this guy was going at too fast a clip. Furthermore, his truck whistled by and wind was in my face.
This has to stop. I was shaking as I went to the store. I have a flag, and a big machine, and this has happened three times, so on the fourth one, I’ll be dead.
Get real folks! I am
not invisible. Some-times, I must be when your car or truck goes faster than I do. Be aware. I don’t want to be dead.
Katie DoyleSooke
Cell service crucial for JdF
The recent fatality on the highway between Jordan River and Port Renfrew should move the provincial govern-ment to initiate cel-lular phone service on the Pacific Marine Circle Route between Lake Cowichan and Sooke.
Rather than phon-ing 911 on their cell phones, the first trav-elers at the accident scene drove 20 minutes to Port Renfrew in order to use a land phone. The end result was a 40 minute response time for the ambulance and first responders which could have been cut in half with cell service.
The provincial and local governments are promoting the Pacific
We asked: What is your primary way of staying in touch with your friends and family — social media, in person, or other?
Social Media. I use Facebook all the time.
Daniel Southby Sooke
In person. I’ve never sent a text, and my cell phone doesn’t work.
Kathy GairShirley
Phone. Speaking.
Caitlin WilsonLangford
Through my phone: calling, tex-ting. I’m of the old school. I like talking with people.
Carl WiensSaseenos
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My husband and I are from Michigan, U.s.A. We were on your beautiful island last month and stopped at a moving sale. We bought three old, bone-china teacup and saucer sets for our three daughters. When we got home, one saucer was missing. I would like to try to locate the saucer. You can contact me at [email protected] or call me at 231-873-5282.
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Since 1985 Michael has been helping his Sooke Cli-ents with all their Real Es-tate needs. Call 250-642-6056 or email Michael to see what he can do for you. List your home with me in September or October and I will provide you with Complimentary Legal Fees from the Sooke Lawyer or Notary of your choice!
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Circle Route as both a beautiful scenic des-tination drive and an alternate route to the Malahat during pro-longed closures due to accidents. Thousands of travelers are now driving this route with absolutely no com-munications between Mesachie Lake and Otter Point.
With countless funds going to emergency infrastructures such as 911, CREST, ambulance service, fire depart-ments and RCMP it now time to allow these services to be accessed by the travelling pub-lic, residents of Port Renfrew, Shirley, Jor-dan River, Otter Point, loggers, truck drivers, fishermen and hikers that are working, liv-ing and playing in this communications dead zone called the Pacific Marine Circle Route.
We as a province have the technology and the Gas Tax funds to provide cell service throughout the Circle Route. I ask on behalf of the tens of thousands users now and in the future that the provin-cial government get on with the installation for all our safety.
Mike HicksRegional Director
Juan de Fuca
Sensible BC correction
The article says “to make pot posession a ticketable offence rather than a criminal offence.” This is not the aim of Sensible BC at all. The Sensible Police Act would redirect all BC Police from detain-ing (ticketing) or arrest-ing adults for marijuana possession. Minors would be treated as if it were alcohol. This new law would also call upon the federal government to repeal marijuana prohibition, so that BC could legally regulate cultivation and sale.
A correction on this matter would be very much appreciated as it sends out mixed mes-sages about the cam-paign.
Thank you for your time and support.
Chad LevesqueSooke
Check park for yourself
The 2006 plan for JPMP is vague and out of date for current 2013 recreation trends. It includes a disc golf course and horse shoes. Who plays disc golf anymore?
Bike riders are not a small special interest group; learning to ride your bike is a rite of passage for most Cana-dian kids. Let’s give Sooke youth a place where they can be pas-sionate about a sport that does not involve high registration fees and expensive equip-ment each year.
What we desper-ately need in Sooke is a place for youth of all ages (especially for those 10-18+) that is a safe, central location whether you are biking alone or with friends. I encourage everyone to go to JPMP, before the public input meeting, with a picture of the proposed bike skills park plan and see for yourself a few things:
1) That the pro-posed plan takes up only a small portion of
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Join our team to help remove invasive plants at Mill Hill Regional Park’s annual Broom Sweep. This restoration project brings dedicated community volunteers together with parks staff under the common goal of restoring threatened Garry oak ecosystems.
Saturday, October 5 and/or Saturday, October 19 Pre-Register.250.360.3329 | www.crd.bc.ca/parks
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This National Forest Week get out in the woods and discover all our
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Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take
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2205 Otter Point Road, SookePhone: 642-1634
Fax: 642-0541NOTICE OF TAX SALE
Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be sold by public auction in the Council Chambers, 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC at 10:00 a.m. on September 30, 2013 if any delinquent taxes along with accrued interest remain unpaid prior to that time.
Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or bank draft a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or bank draft by 3:00 p.m. the same day.Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day.
The District of Sooke makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.
Prospective purchasers are hereby notified that these properties are subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.
Michael Dillabaugh, CADirector of Finance
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While there they met and spoke with Her Honour, Judith Guichon, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
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the park and does not include the pond area,
2) that the central location is ideal as bike paths from the schools already lead to it and
3) this abandoned golf course is rarely used by anyone beyond being an extension of a few people’s backyards and is underutilized in our growing commu-nity.
Allow the JPMP Bike Skills Park to be built in phases as grants and fundraising permit.
Dave SmithSooke
Prioritize needs, not wants
We ask that on Sep-tember 23 you come to a final decision on this bike park issue. What you voted on March, 2012 is not what you see today. The draw-ing from 2006 showed all the possible features that were suggested for JPMP. We are now looking at a completely different proposal. The quoted “Zero Cost” to taxpayers is now upwards of $300,000 which could include many additional costs.
This will be a con-tinuing money pit for
the district and an added burden for strug-gling taxpayers. The proposed bike park is definitely not a ‘sliver’ as identified by the bike club executive. With the future road altera-tions on Otter Point and the unknown future of the old Mulligan’s prop-erty and possibly more parking stalls, not a lot of useable area is left. In a normal winter, it is under water or very wet as are the slopes. Looking at the “overall placement” picture on DOS website shows the huge bike park area.
Only letters and emails signed by resi-dents who live here and/or pay taxes in Sooke should be con-sidered by council when making decisions. Everyone is entitled to voice their opinions but council is elected by the people of Sooke only. We respect you have been trying to get our financial house in order. Do not drop the ball now.There are many struggling young families and seniors living here. Hundreds use the Sooke Food Bank and Crisis Centre on a regular daily and monthly basis and it is a fact that children are going to school hungry. Please prioritize the needs from the wants.
If anything positive
has come from all this, perhaps it is renewed awareness that JPMP is a valuable community park/green space that should be preserved for future generations. Dozens of residences and neighbourhoods close by JPMP would be affected and need to be respected. We enjoy seeing young families and all ages using the park.
There is a variety of areas/trails for bike rid-ing listed on the Sooke Bike Club’s website. SEAPARC’s bike park is already there and although it has some problems, they can and are being rectified. Work with what you have and try to make it better.
Larry and Jeanette Umbach
Sooke
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Thurs.Sept 19SEAPARCFree Community Adult Walking Group. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Preregistration required. Call 250-642-8000 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCribbage 7 p.m.YOUNG PARENTS’ GROUPWith lunch. Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 2145 Townsend. 11:00-1:30 Please call to confirm 250-642-5152.AYRE MANOR LODGEAGM, Sooke Elderly Citizens’, 7 p.m. Call 250-642-3443 for info.
Fri.Sept 20VITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church Murray Road. All welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION$12 Steak Night 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m.
Mon.Sept 23PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 2145 Townsend. 9:30-11:00. (250) 642-5152 for info.CALLING ALL QUILTERSKnox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-2484 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONEuchre 6:30 p.m.ZENWEST OPEN HOUSEZenwest Open House, 4970 Naigle Rd 7p.m. Free, open to all.
Sun.Sept 22ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, children welcome.SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETYHelp grow food for the foodbank at Sunriver Community Garden. Sun & Wed 1 - 4 p.m.SHIRLEY’S FARMER’S MARKET10:30 - 3:30 in Shirley, beside the Shirley Community Hall.
Tues.Sept 24BABY TALK 2013Dental Care. 2145 Townsend 10-11:30 a.m.SEAPARCFree Community Adult Walking Group. 10-11 a.m. YOUTH CLINIC4-7 p.m. Youth Clinic (13-25), 1300-6660 Sooke Rd, Family Medical Clinic.DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSESSooke Dog Club, Tues nights info 250-642-7667.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Public Library, 6:30–8:00 pm. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONPool League 7 p.m. COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCILSooke Community Arts Council’s AGM, 7 pm, Sooke Harbour House dining room.
Wed.Sept 25PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. 2145 Townsend. (250) 642-5152 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONShuffleboard 6:30 p.m.NASCAR meet & pick 7 p.m.TOASTMASTERS Upstairs at Village Foods, 7p.m. For information, call Allan at 642-7520.SOOKE FOOD CHI SOCIETYHelp grow food for the foodbank at Sunriver Community Garden. Sun & Wed 1 - 4 p.m.
Sat.Sept 21SOOKE COUNTRY MARKETEvery Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Otter Point Road, across from Eustace Road. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m. Johnny VallisCocktails 5:30 p.m.Pasta Dinner 6-7 p.m.Show 7-9 p.m.Members $12.50Non members $15.00.
OMG: 99 days remain this year. Where does the time go?
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(TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter, BC 1327 Sooke is hosting its annual Fashion Show/Tea on Sunday,
September 29, 2013 from 2-4 pm with fashions from Baja Rosi’s, a high-end, affordab.le consignment store in Langford.Tickets are available at Curves, or contact Diane Morton, 778-352-2268.Everyone is welcome.TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the original, nonprofit, affordable weight-loss education and support organization, was founded over 65 years ago to champion weight-loss support and success. Founded and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a philosophy that combines healthy eating, regular exercise, wellness education, and support from others at weekly chapter meetings. TOPS has about 170,000 members in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.TOPS meetings are held at the Juan de Fuca Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hall, 6251 Sooke Rd. on Thursdays. Weigh-in begins at 5:45 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00pm.Visitors are welcome to attend their first meeting free of charge. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call 1-800-932-8677 or Irene Elrose at 250-642-4428 for more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Marj Melville, Leader TOPS BC 1327- Sooke
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St. RoSe of Lima Roman Catholic Parish2191 Townsend Rd. | 250-642-3945 | Fax: 778-425-3945
Saturday Mass 5pm | Sunday Mass, 10 amThursday Mass 10:30 am
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hoLy tRinity Anglican Church1962 Murray Road | 250-642-3172HolY CoMMUNIoN SERVICES
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The Pastor's Pen Family ReunionOnce again, a family reunion was arranged,
and many of the family journeyed hundreds of kilometres to be together. From the beginning, there
was excitement, anticipation, and joyful preparations for the event. The destination property looked like a campground with tents and camper trailers. The journey had been safe and many landmarks were observed: distant mountains, bridges crossing rivers, sleeping villages, woods beside the highway, and history all around. After hours on the road, also was heard, more than once was, "Are we there yet?" The long weekend was a successful encounter with all participants. There were nature walks, campfires, and sauna and hot-tub visits, along with good eating, and waking up in the morning for more. It was all fun, as well as a bonding time for all who attended. Just as you might receive an invitation to a family reunion, so you have a standing invitation to attend the eternal reunion of God's family in heaven. Turning to God is the key to taking your place in the family of God. Jesus came to bring that invitation, and when you receive Jesus, you become part of that family.
As you journey through life, "Are you there yet?"
Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg
SooKe baPtiSt ChuRCh7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries
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Country CottageBacon Ends1 kg .................................
$599ea
ea
ea
Together we have raised over $20,100 for our local schools.
Breaded, Frozen
Fish Cakes 66¢
River Ranch
Garden Salad
ea
$100ea 454g bag
$100
Peru 2lb bag
Murkot Mandarins ....$298
B.C. Grown
Beets ..................$298
B.C. Grown 2 lb bag
Tri Colour Peppers $398
California 5 lb bag Pink Grapefruit
$298
B.C. Grown 5 lb bag
Parnsips ............$298
Organic!
Lemons .........$398
BulkSplitGreen Peas ........25¢
Dan D Pak CrunchySnack Mix Peanuts .649
WalnutsHalves & Pieces .....219
GingerChunks ..............99¢
Blue Whales ...............79¢
TexasRanger Mix .......99¢
Econo Salted or Unsalted
Mixed Nuts ........99¢
Dan D Pak RawAlmonds 1.1kg ........1629
/100gDad’s OatmealCookies
999Blue Whales
TexasRanger Mix
Econo
BulkBulkSplitGreen Peas
OatmealOatmeal
Max Voets
Coffee
1199
Kraft
CheezWhiz
799
699
Dan D Pak CrunchySnack Mix Peanuts
WalnutsHalves & PiecesGingerChunks
Econo Mixed Nuts
Dan D PakAlmonds
$1199ea
12x284 ml Country TimeOriginalLemonade
Kellogg’s Mega JumboMiniWheats
599
Bella Sun Luci
Sun Dried Tomatoes
999
Heinz
Alpha-Getti
ea
ea
799
Sunbrown Calrose
BrownRice
899
CarnationHotChocolate
799
699
ReynoldsFreezer Paper 50’ ............399Granny’sLaundry Detergent 10 kg 1199
WILD, FRESH
Coho Salmon Fillets
Seafood
$298
GroceryMoney’s Pieces & Stems
Or SlicedMushrooms
Gold Seal
TunaCoca ColaAll Varieties
799ea 50 pack
$198/100g
ea
/100g
$$2$2$$2$$2$2B.C. Grown
Russet Potatoes
Produce
6x170g
ea 1.9 kg
ea 9 pack
ea 5 kg
/100g
/100g
/ea
5 lb bag
2 lb bag
ea
ea ea
ea
ea
Sun Dried TomatoesSun Dried Tomatoes
99Carnation
CoffeeMate
ea 3L
ea 1.89L
ea 940 ml
ea 4L
12x500 ml
600g
699ea 1.8 kg
ea 3.78L +dep
$599ea
20 pk +dep
ea
Island Bakery Organic 12 GrainBread 680g ......................299
ea
ea
ea 1.6 kg
699
Case Lot Savings!
99¢/lb
Fresh, Turkey
Drumsticks or Wings
FreshPork Sideribs
2.18/kg
/100g
ea 454g bag
River Ranch
Cole Slaw Mix
10 lb bag
/lb
$799
Kraft
Dinner Grocery
800 g
ea 900g
ea 48 portion pack 1.8 kg
624g
Kellogg’s Kid’sTri-packCereal
Meat
$2699ea
4 kg
ea
off at till
Fresh West Coast
Halibut ...... 264/100g
Steaks
ea
ea
/100g
/100g
1.81 kg
+dep
ea 985g
2/500
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$269
Valu Pak
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600g
/lb5.93 kg
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We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s Sep tember 18 , 2013 - Tuesday, Sep tember 24 , 2013 We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s Wednesday, Sep tember 18 , 2013 - Tuesday, Sep tember 24 , 2013
Dairyland and Village Food Markets are both teaming up to donate money to local schools. We’re proud to offer a full range of high quality Dairyland products and help our schools overcome funding shortages for activities and programs. Milk Money is a great fundraiser every-one can participate in! Sign up Now!
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ChickenBreasts
$249
B E T T E R B E C A U S E W E C A R E . . . . A B O U T O U R K I D S !
KikkomanSoySauce
UnicoVegetable Oil
599
Stein� eld’sBabyDills
799
Becel
Margarine
899
DasaniWater
Becel
2/700
Quaker ChewyGranolaBars
999
Silver Hills 20 GrainTrain Bread600g............................
2/600
Arriba, Flavoured
Tortilla Chips260g............................
2/500
Ruf� esPotato Chips235g ............................
2/600
Granny’s LiquidLaundry Detergent3.78L ............................... 399
Ziploc ColourContainers30 Pack .......................1399Litter Purrfect ScoopableCat Litter 18.1 kg ..........................
$999
Milkbone Dog Biscuits6.5 kg ..........................1099
Down UnderHair Products 175-500 ml .................
2/500
Jamieson ChewableVitamin C100’s .................................699
Dole 100%
Juice &Sparklers
499
2/500 $399
499
Bull’s Eye Original
BBQ Sauce
399
Red Oval
Stoned WheatThins Club Pack
Cascade EnviroJumbo PaperTowels
Dempster’s White or 100% WWBread
Sun-Rype Orange/Wildberry or
AppleJuice
Fresh, Tenderloin End or Rib End Half
Pork Cutinto Chops
12x225
ea
/lb 5.49/kg
+dep 12 pk
Grocery
ea 6’s
599
ea
ea 48s
Frozen New Zealand Whole
Lamb Shoulder Cut Into Chops 6.59 kg .........
$299
Grimms
Sizzlin Smokies450g All Varieties ................
$499
Grimms European Wienersor Smokies450g Pillow Pack ................
$499
Duso’s Filled or Flat
Fresh Pasta300-350g .........................20%
Globoaves Frozen
Chicken Winglets1 kg bag ...........................
$999
Country CottageBacon Ends1 kg .................................
$599ea
ea
ea
Together we have raised over $20,100 for our local schools.
Breaded, Frozen
Fish Cakes 66¢
River Ranch
Garden Salad
ea
$100ea 454g bag
$100
Peru 2lb bag
Murkot Mandarins ....$298
B.C. Grown
Beets ..................$298
B.C. Grown 2 lb bag
Tri Colour Peppers $398
California 5 lb bag Pink Grapefruit
$298
B.C. Grown 5 lb bag
Parnsips ............$298
Organic!
Lemons .........$398
BulkSplitGreen Peas ........25¢
Dan D Pak CrunchySnack Mix Peanuts .649
WalnutsHalves & Pieces .....219
GingerChunks ..............99¢
Blue Whales ...............79¢
TexasRanger Mix .......99¢
Econo Salted or Unsalted
Mixed Nuts ........99¢
Dan D Pak RawAlmonds 1.1kg ........1629
/100gDad’s OatmealCookies
999Blue Whales
TexasRanger Mix
Econo
BulkBulkSplitGreen Peas
OatmealOatmeal
Max Voets
Coffee
1199
Kraft
CheezWhiz
799
699
Dan D Pak CrunchySnack Mix Peanuts
WalnutsHalves & PiecesGingerChunks
Econo Mixed Nuts
Dan D PakAlmonds
$1199ea
12x284 ml Country TimeOriginalLemonade
Kellogg’s Mega JumboMiniWheats
599
Bella Sun Luci
Sun Dried Tomatoes
999
Heinz
Alpha-Getti
ea
ea
799
Sunbrown Calrose
BrownRice
899
CarnationHotChocolate
799
699
ReynoldsFreezer Paper 50’ ............399Granny’sLaundry Detergent 10 kg 1199
WILD, FRESH
Coho Salmon Fillets
Seafood
$298
GroceryMoney’s Pieces & Stems
Or SlicedMushrooms
Gold Seal
TunaCoca ColaAll Varieties
799ea 50 pack
$198/100g
ea
/100g
$$2$2$$2$$2$2B.C. Grown
Russet Potatoes
Produce
6x170g
ea 1.9 kg
ea 9 pack
ea 5 kg
/100g
/100g
/ea
5 lb bag
2 lb bag
ea
ea ea
ea
ea
Sun Dried TomatoesSun Dried Tomatoes
99Carnation
CoffeeMate
ea 3L
ea 1.89L
ea 940 ml
ea 4L
12x500 ml
600g
699ea 1.8 kg
ea 3.78L +dep
$599ea
20 pk +dep
ea
Island Bakery Organic 12 GrainBread 680g ......................299
ea
ea
ea 1.6 kg
699
Case Lot Savings!
99¢/lb
Fresh, Turkey
Drumsticks or Wings
FreshPork Sideribs
2.18/kg
/100g
ea 454g bag
River Ranch
Cole Slaw Mix
10 lb bag
/lb
$799
Kraft
Dinner Grocery
800 g
ea 900g
ea 48 portion pack 1.8 kg
624g
Kellogg’s Kid’sTri-packCereal
Meat
$2699ea
4 kg
ea
off at till
Fresh West Coast
Halibut ...... 264/100g
Steaks
ea
ea
/100g
/100g
1.81 kg
+dep
ea 985g
2/500
ea
ea
$269
Valu Pak
ea
600g
/lb5.93 kg
ea
ea
ea 2.4 kg
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We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s Wednesday, Sep tember 18 , 2013 - Tuesday, Sep tember 24 , 2013
750g
Frozen
Natural Foods
2 Pack
NOW OPEN UNTIL 10 PM
Every Day!
CranberryScones
$349Carrot Cake withCream Cheese Icing
$449
ea 12 pack
$399Blueberry
Bagels
$349 79¢ $699
Schneider’s Fat-Free Turkey
/100g /100g
$249
Schneider’s
Maple Ham
ea
$119Schneider’sBologna
$119
ea
ea
Basili’s Best
4 Cheese Lasagna2.27 kg ..................................999
Nature’s Classic
Edamame Beans3 kg ......................................899
Big Valley
Mixed Fruit 2.25 kg ..................................799
Traditions Variety Pack
Ice Cream Novelties25 Pack ............................1499
QuicheCreamyColeslaw
CranberryCranberry
Carrington Farms Organic
CoconutOil
525g ea
Liberté
Classic Yogurt
CranberryCranberryCranberryCranberry
BakeryCheese FocacciaBread
$299
Deli
$799ea
FrozenFrozenFrozenFrozen
$499
McCain Traditional CrustPizzas
/100g
ea 6 pack
ea 8x8
Amy’s
Organic Chili2/500
Lemon
Birds Nest Cookies
Veggie or Ham& Cheese
Family Size
ea
Natural FoodsNatural Foods
Dairy
Quaker Harvest Crunch
Granola Trail Mix
$799ea 800g
1999398 ml
Everland
WholeAlmonds
San Pellegrino
Sodas
499999ea 908g ea +dep 6’s
Dairyland
Cottage Cheese 750g ..............................................399
Dairyland
Chocolate or 2% Milk 500 ml .....................2/200
Dairyland
Light/Creamo or Table Cream 500 ml .......169
ea
ea
ea 6 pack
$289ea
ea
ea
1.5 kg
Ready-to-ServeWhole, BBQ
Chicken
/100g
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These days, it’s not surprising to see gor-geous displays of suc-culents just about everywhere – at garden centres, of course, but also at shopping malls, public gardens, and private homes. Indoor succulents have long been in style. Broadly speaking, these include such plants as Christ-mas cactus, jade plant, aloe vera, and mother-in-law’s tongue/snake plant, and we probably all have one or two. However, the popular-
ity of ‘outdoor’ succu-lents clearly seems to be on the rise.
As I see it, the rea-son for this growing interest in incorporat-ing succulents into the landscape is fairly straightforward: Suc-culents are lovely easy care, put-me-just-about-anywhere plants that come in an enormous array of sizes, forms and colours. They are incredibly versatile, equally at home in an old shoe, a cracked pot, a rock garden, a stone
wall, a perennial border or a stately urn. Some types stand tall, some stay short or flat, oth-ers cascade. Some are narrow, others wide. Some are round, some spiky, some ruffled. Colour runs the gamut, everything from soft greens, blues and pinks to vibrant orange and burgundy. And, yes, succulents flower, but their flowers may prove far less interesting than their many other fea-tures.
As if this versatility weren’t enough, most succulents thrive with relatively little water and fertilizer. Indeed, some require very lit-tle soil. And because succulents make such fine container plants, anyone can have a dis-play so striking that it stops visitors in their tracks. In short, succu-lents provide endless options for beautifying even the smallest yard, patio or balcony. All that’s needed is a little creativity.
‘Savvy Succulents’ is what’s it’s all about at this month’s meeting of the Sooke Garden Club.
Guest speaker will be Katy Nelson, whose 30+ years of gardening experience in retail and landscaping includes 15 years with Garden-Works in Colwood. Katy’s life-long obses-sion with plants incor-porates a keen fasci-nation with the world of succulents. She will share both this fasci-nation and her exper-tise as they pertain to choosing and caring for these rewarding plants. Focusing mainly
on ‘tender succulents’ (those needing some winter protection), she will bring samples and discuss some of the types most common and available to local gardeners.
Please join us Wednesday, Septem-ber 25, 7:30 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Townsend Road.
Also on the agenda: Fall Parlour Show, Potato Contest awards, and submission of
entries for Photo Con-test.
New members are welcome anytime. Annual membership is
$15. For more informa-tion, email [email protected] or phone Rose at 250-642-5509.
Easy and eclectic: The joy of growing succulents
Space and flight lectures
If you are a white-knuckled passenger who can’t wait to get off the plane and kiss the ground on landing, or are just intrigued or fascinated by flight and aviation in general, this is a series of non-technical and informal Lectures which you will enjoy.
Four lectures will include images and video clips to illustrate the topics being dis-cussed.
“Fasten Your Seat-belts!” - A brief glimpse into the world of avia-tion and aerodynamics. September 26, at EMCS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This talk will give the attendees an insight as to how aerodynamics effects our daily lives.
The presentation is a basic, and non-tech-nical, introduction to aerodynamics, and the various laws of physics and motion which illus-trate how an aircraft flies and is controlled. ners will also be exam-ined.
Register by calling the program office at 250-642-6371
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James Gerald Thola was born on November 13, 1953 in Bellevue, Iowa, USA. He was the fourth of seven children to the late Raymond and Adele Thola. He spent his early years in Iowa and later moved to Mesa, Arizona with his family for ten years. When he was about 13 years old, his family moved to Canada, they spent the fi rst two years in Vanderhoof, BC and then settled in Groundbirch, BC until a year after his marriage.
Jim loved to travel in his younger days. One summer he joined a carnival and travel with them. Jim also loved to hunt and had a share of his exciting hunting stories. He may not have had perfect attendance at school but he found ways to channel his energy through many miles of walking, jogging, biking, and hiking.
Jim went from many years as a logger and then on to numerous years working for Peace Country Maintenance.
Jim loved his mother so much so that when she was diagnosed with cancer, he devoted his life looking after her until she passed away.
In early 1995, Jim met his wife, Marissa Paco and her lovely daughter Marionne. They got married shortly after, stayed with his dad for over a year in Groundbirch, lived in Chetwynd for almost ten years, and moved one more time to Sooke, BC, where he remained until he died of heart failure.
Jim loved to be around family and loved his nieces and nephews. He spent many hours with them being as much of a kid as they were. He always had such pride in all of them. Jim portrayed a tough exterior throughout his health challenges, he maintained such a positive attitude and was thankful for everything in his life, if you caught him on the right day. He exhibited a great amount of strength and faith through his bad days. It was important for him to be well-groomed at all times and kept an immaculate house.
Our lives are made of both the experiences we have and the people we meet along the way. Jim touched each one of our lives in many different ways, maybe not always in a positive way but he had a kind soul deep down inside and a love that he wasn’t always sure how to demonstrate. Although we will always miss having him near, both our memories and his life will remain with us forever.
Jim was predeceased by both his parents Raymond and Adele Thola and his older brother Tommy Thola and his nephew Ryley Nicholas Smithard.
He is survived by his wife, Marissa Paco Thola, daughter Marionne Lugay, mother-in-law, Roberta Paco, older brothers Leroy (Linda), Dave (Margo), sister Mary-Ann (Ray) Smithard, younger brothers Ken (Beth) Thola, Bob (Brenda) Thola, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on September 12, 2013 at the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, Dawson Creek offi ciated by Father Louis Kwena and was inurned in the Sunset Prairie Cemetery, Sunset Prairie.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Services& Crematorium Ltd., Dawson Creek, British Columbia
James Gerald Thola1953-2013
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LOST AND FOUND
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An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator op-erators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.
BARTENDER NEEDED. Ex-perience an asset. Serving it Right needed. Apply in person at Sooke Legion, 6726 Eus-tace Rd.
POINT NO POINT Resort re-quires Full & Part time House-keepers to join our energetic team. 250-646-2020
SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Pow-ell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Fri-day TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, [email protected]. Clos-ing date: October 4, 2013.
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers• Hydraulic Log Loader Opera-tor• Grapple Yarder Operators• Chasers• Hooktenders• Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].
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APARTMENT/CONDO
GLENIDLE by the Sea. Beauti-ful 1 bedroom oceanfront con-do in a well run mature orien-tated building, 250-812-6600
GRANT MANOR Newly renovated
suites, Starting at
$675 per moTo view call 250-380-8133
COTTAGES
2-BDRM COTTAGE, water-front, Sooke core, Avail. now $700/mo. 250-882-6621.
RURAL 1 bedroom, $650, available October 15th. 250-642-4338
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
SPACIOUS 2 bed duplex on acreage, with Laundry room, 2 baths, carport, storage,cozy woodstove in living, 4 appl. Newly reno’d with a view. $875. mth. Call 250-642-6661 or -250-896-2273
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
FOR RENT: 2 bdrm Mobile home with large semi-private yard in a small park close to the Sooke core, available September 16, 2013.Laundry in suite. Bus at doorstep. Suit mature individual or couple. $800.00 per month reduced for light caretaking duties. Wa-ter included. One cat welcome e, small dog considered. N/S. References required. Call 250-642-2302 or 250-727-5555
HOMES FOR RENT
SOOKE. 3BDRM + den, 3 bath, newer half duplex. Fully fenced big yard, deck, garage, gas fi replace. Bright kitchen with DW, F/S. W/D in sep. laundry. Nice views, forest, trails across road. $1650 in-cludes weekly garbage pickup and water. Avail. Oct 1st. 250-508-4064. [email protected]
RECREATION
RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,
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SUITES, LOWER
ONE BEDROOM,Large. Com-plete reno, large store room, in-suite. Seniors or working person. Avail. Now. $650. 250-642-5219.
SOOKE: LARGE ground lev-el, 3br, den,storage, W/D, wa-ter inc., close to town core on bus route. No Dogs, No Smok-ers. References required. Avail. Oct 1st. $950.00. 250-642-4572
SUITES, UPPER
3 BDRM. Nice neighbourhood, new lino, and paint, awesome deck off kitchen. $1200/m inclds utils. Shared garage & laundry. 250-642-3478
RENTALS
SUITES, UPPER
SOOKE: 3 Bedroom upper with 2 bedroom in-law suite. Close to Sooke Core, Family Orientated. $2000/mo. 250-642-1823
TRANSPORTATION
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condi-tion, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $10,000 obo. Call: 250 479 0441 or email: [email protected]
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CARS
1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 boltVette motor and 350 Turbotrans installed in 1985. Sealsdone in 2008. A.C. works,New head liner 2014, a truetime piece. $6,900 o.b.o CallTerry 250-478-1426.
1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 kmon rebuilt motor. Newer LucHigh Performance clutch, 5-sp trans, near new Hankooktires. Red, sun roof, mint interi-or, power doors/windows (newmotors and regulators). Pio-neer stereo w/iPod adapter,sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 wayspeakers. Same owner since1990, have all receipts. $3000.Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condi-tion. One slide out, rear livingroom with fi replace, chair,hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fullyscreened patio. Patio deckslides out from underneath.Centre kitchen, double doorrefrigerator, microwave, dou-ble sink. Hardwood fl oors, oakcabinets, washer/dryer, porce-lain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/electric hot water with DSI. Fi-berglass exterior, dual panedwindows, Polar Pak insulation,power front jacks, rear stabiliz-ers. Ideal for traveling south inwinter, parking at the lake ortouring. Length/benefi ts of 34’but tows like 29’. $65,000new, asking $19,900. 250-881-8833, [email protected]
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MOVING SALE: Sept 21 & 22 9am-2pm 2015 Kennedy Street South. Something for Everyone. No Early Birds
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SATURDAY SEPT. 21. 6503 Stonewood, Sun River. 9am-2pm. Baby & Kids clothes & Toys, sports items
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Notice ofPublic HearingNotice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Juan de Fuca Planning Office Located at: 2 - 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC On: Monday, September 23, 2013 starting at 7pmTo consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3857 - cited as “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 113, 2013”.The purpose of Bylaw No. 3857 is to amend Bylaw No. 2040, “Juan de Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992”, to zone parcels subject to Bylaw No. 189, “Juan de Fuca Subdivision Bylaw, 1974”, to clarify the zoning for Camp Barnard and to address a zoning anomaly in Shirley as shown on Map 1. Otter Point:• By adding to the Forestry (AF) zone, Lot A, District Lot 39, Block 70, Malahat District, Plan 23590, which is partially zoned Forestry (AF) and partially subject to Bylaw No. 189 (2745 Anderson Road) (Inset 1).• By adding to the Forestry (AF) zone, Parcel A (DD 54019I) of Blocks 69 & 70, Malahat District, which is subject to Bylaw No. 189 (Inset 2).• By creating a new Community Facility Camp Barnard (P-2CB) zone, by deleting from Community Facility (P-2) zone, and adding to the Community Facility Camp Barnard (P-2CB) zone, Section 12, Otter District, except that part in Plans 5502 and 29472, and Lot 1, Section 12, Otter District, Plan 5502, except that part in Plan 23399 (Inset 3).• By adding to the Community Facility Camp Barnard (P-2CB) zone, and deleting from the Rural (A) zone, Section 53, Otter District (Inset 3). East Sooke:• By creating a new Rural Residential Wolf Island (RR-WI) zone, and adding to the Rural Residential Wolf Island (RR-WI) zone, District Lot 185, Sooke District, known as Wolfe Island, which is subject to Bylaw No. 189 (Inset 4).Shirley/Jordan River:• By adding to the Rural (A) zone, and deleting from the Forestry (AF) zone, Lot B, Section 90, Renfrew District, Plan 23273 (9375 Invermuir Road) (Inset 5).
The actual bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected.All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3857 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Planning office, 2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from August 14, 2013 to September 23, 2013 excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf.Written submissions should be sent to the Juan de Fuca Planning office, by mail to Box 283, Sooke, BC V9Z 0S9; by email to [email protected] or by fax at 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on September 23, 2013 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3857 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice.For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.1500 local 206.S. Santarossa, Corporate Officer
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Hello football fans! With over 20 players playing for the Spar-tans in the Westshore, Coach Andy reporting on yesterday’s Peewee (nine to 11-year-olds) game in Nanaimo.
Pictured is Caleb “budder” Carrier with one of his many blocks after centering the ball, while Spencer “the tank” fought his way to three touchdowns on the day. Carrier enjoyed a whopping 90 per cent snapping suc-cess for the day — no small feat at 10-and-a-half years old.
Not to mention great ball carries and block-ing from Hunter “amaz-ing” Swift. Jared “leg-
of-Steele” kicked five converts and place kicking the ball so far down the field it was in another postal code. Both Steele and Logan got numerous down-field tackles, causing fumbles, and stealing the ball back (the only time stealing is OK).
Jared, on a kick-off himself, ran over 35 yards and tackled the ball carrier. Final score was Spartans 42 to Nanaimo 0. Missing on the day (due to illness) AvAn “pitbull” Wick-heim. What a great day for these Sooke ath-letes.
Submitted by Andy Carrier
Sports & Recreation Please send sports tips to Britt Santowski at:
This year the Female Fall Faceoff tournament will be held at SEAPARC from November 8 to 11, 2013. Registration is currently being accepted for Novice, Peewee, Bantam and Midget teams.
The deadline for submitting your team is October 1, and the roster will be set by October 5.Every team (except Novice) will play a minimum of four games including the playoffs. Novice girls will
play three games with no playoffs.For the third year there will be a Skills Competition where a group of four girls can compete against
other groups with the rest of their team watching and cheering from the stands. The registration fee for this year will be $1,150, and $800 for Novice. The fee is payable at registration. As part of the tournament every girl participating will receive a quality gift, drinks and snacks will be
provided after games in the change room.For more information, you can visit the Sooke Minor Hockey League webpage at http://sookeminorhockey.ca/page.php?page_id=5494
Hockey’s 15 annual “Female Fall Faceoff” now accepting registration
Britt Santowski photos
This weekend’s Peewee’s C1s and C2s enjoyed a rigorous practice at SEAPARC this past weekend.
It’s not about who Is left standIng, It’s about your speed of recovery
Fancy football footwork as Spartans win against Nanaimo
Submitted photo
Caleb “budder” Carrier with one of his many blocks
FOR REGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 250-642-8000
⍟SEAPARC SNIPPETSEAPARC STAR
Congratulations to Katya Silvester! Not only has she been nominated to be a SEAPARC Star; she is also the winner of our Drowning Prevention Week Scavenger Hunt! Katya correctly answered all 12 questions and for her effort she won a free set of swimming lessons! Katya started coming to SEAPARC when she was only 4 years old; and has participated in many of our programs since then. She is 8 years old and in grade 4 at Ecole Poirier where she is in the French Immersion program. Katya told us that her favourite subjects in school are History, Art and Music. She is enrolled in SEAPARC’s Basketball Program and says that she likes it a lot. Katya attended many of our Summer Camps this year, takes swimming lessons, belongs to a Cub pack and looks forward to becoming a Scout someday. She is an artistic young lady who is talented in theatre, singing, drawing and photography (just to name a few). She had 22 entries in this year’s Sooke Fall Fair. She makes her own comic strips and likes to read. She speaks English and French, is learning Russian from her Grandma and wants to learn Spanish too so she can travel the world when she’s older. She has an interest in history and politics and considers herself to be very socially aware. Katya has travelled to Russia to visit relatives and came back wanting to learn the language in case she ever moves there. She plans to be a photographer, an actress and an artist when she grows up. We have no doubt that you will achieve anything that you set your mind to Katya. It was a pleasure to speak with you and congratulations on both being nominated as a Star and for winning a set of free swim lessons! You are truly an amazing girl!
Bronze StarMinimum Age: 12 years
Saturdays, Sept 28 & Oct 511:00 am - 4:00 pm
Call 250-642-8000 to register
Home Alone ProgramBe prepared:
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Charla HuberBlack Press
Training for the Tour de Rock may be more daunting than the actual tour, but riders Donna Fraser and Mike Oliver are gearing up for the challenge. And both riders are thrilled their spouses are so sup-portive.
Learning to clip into peddles on a bicycle was the first skill novice rider Donna Fraser learned for the 2013 Tour de Rock.
“I’d never clipped into peddles before, it took a tumble or two to get it, but I don’t think I will go back now,” she said.
The West Shore RCMP auxiliary constable is no stranger to the tour, – her husband, West Shore RCMP Const. Rod Fraser, was a tour rider in 2011.
“As an alumni rider I can come out on the training rides,” Rod said. “It’s really neat to see her doing it.”
Rod trains with the team when-ever he isn’t working.
“He’s awesome to have support-ing me, especially knowing he’s done it before,” Donna said. “He has helped me tremendously and he’s been an awesome support.”
Before being accepted for the Tour team, neither Fraser nore Donna were avid cyclists, but the couple has found a passion for cycling and say it’s something they will continue to do together after the Tour.
“I know what she’s going through as far as training is going,” Rod said. “Right now they are training her for the physical aspects but nothing can prepare you for the emotional part. For me it was very emotional.”
Meanwhile, Sgt. Mike Oliver is happy to have a stable posting at CFB Esquimalt as a military police officer.
A 16-year military veteran who joined the police in 2002, he has spent much of career deployed overseas, including hotspots like Bosnia and Afghanistan.
This year he joined the tour as he was fortunate enough to be in the country and was eager to take part.
“I’ve spent a lot of my time deployed and I have been helping people abroad,” Oliver said.
Oliver’s wife Tracey has been
instrumental in his fundraising.“This has been for her as much
of a journey as it’s been for me,” he said. “She’s been on board with every fundraiser. She’s been in the dunk tank and done car washes.”
Mike’s fundraisers have been so successful he reached his initial goal of $5,000 months ago. He doubled his goal to $10,000 and just sur-passed that one too.
Oliver has always led an active lifestyle through running, going to the gym and playing hockey. This is the first time he’s ever spent so much time training on a bike.
“Riding in a group setting isn’t the same as just riding on the road. You really have to pay attention to what you are doing,” he said.
The 2013 Tour de Rock team began training in March and has trained hard three days a week working on hills, speed and distance training.
Originally from Ottawa, training for the Tour has been a way for Mike to explore Greater Victoria and have a chance to see Vancouver Island tip-to-tip. “I’ve never been past Cour-tenay,” he said.
Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2013 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with photojournalist Arnold Lim on the 21-member tour team as a media rider. Follow Arnold’s personal story of training for the Tour and the ride itself at tourderock.ca under the blog posts, or on Twitter at@arnoldlimphoto.
ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 21 and ends Friday, Oct. 4 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.
HELP OUT: Donations can be made at copsforcancer.ca
FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go to:
bclocalnews.com/ tour-de-rock
Tour fundraising a team effort
Tour de Rock team members Sgt. Mike Oliver, military police, and West Shore RCMP auxiliary officer Donna Fraser have found strong fundraising support from their spouses.
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MIKE WILLIAMSProud Supporter
Of the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer
Thanks to my Neighbours
for helping me get Jake back home
safely!Jake, Escape Artist
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Britt SantowskiSooke News Mirror
What has two wheels, 10 legs and 12 hours in motion? Why, a group of EMCS Leadership course spinners, of course
And what might the Leadership spinners be chasing on those sta-tionary bikes? To raise money for Cops for Cancer. Of course.
Teacher Colin Scott-Moncrieff and Leader-ship student Kaarina Swinburnson, took time out of their lunch-hour to provide the details of their fundraising efforts.
As Scott-Moncrieff explained, “we have three events that we have to try and support Cops for Cancer, all of them run through the Leadership class.”
It is run by the stu-dents, and his role is to act as a support resource.
This year, the three events are a bottle drive, a car wash, and a Spin-a-thon.
First on the calendar are the bottle drive and car wash, which will be happening September 21. The bottle drive is
spear-headed by Lead-ership student Jade Lothrop. Any return-able bottles can be dropped off at the west parking lot at EMCS anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
S i m u l t a n e o u s l y, there will also be a car wash at the A&W park-ing lot, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., also on September 21. The car-wash is being orga-nized by Kaarina Swin-burnson. Currently in Grade 12, Swinburn-son has participated in the Leadership course since Grade 10.
In correspondence, Swinburnson noted that there would be about 40 kids involved in the car wash, and while there won’t be one particular key moment of the day, she does slyly add that “the final money count is one of the highlights.” All proceeds will be going towards Cops for Cancer.
In other words, if the exterior of your car gets really dirty while trans-porting your return-ables to EMCS, you may as well get your car washed as well.
Students will wash your car by donation, with a suggested mini-mum donation of $5. The third event, the Spin-a-thon, will take place at EMCS on Thurs-day, September 26. Leadership students will form into teams of five or six, and these teams will spin (in shifts) for 12 hours straight, starting at 7 a.m.
Leadership students will be fundraising for the Spin-a-thon over the next week, as they need to raise a certain amount of money in order to enter a spinning team. Scott-Moncrieff is anticipating that each rider brings in $100 in sponsorship donations.
Stationary bicycles are being donated by Sooke Health and Fit-ness. When asked by the Sooke News Mirror why they are donating the bikes, club man-ager Rachel Dyer said, “Because it is for a good cause, and it’s helps the community.”
Deeply appreciative, Scott-Moncrieff said, “It would flop without them.”
In total, the Leadership group is hoping to raise
upwards to $5,000 for Cops for Cancer through all three campaigns.
According to the EMCS course descrip-tion, the Leadership course “is designed to give students an aware-ness of social and civic responsibility along with an understand-ing of effective styles and methods. It is run outside the time-table throughout the year, including before school meetings, and will involve volunteer activities. Considerable emphasis is on individ-ual project work. This is a tremendous oppor-
tunity for students who want to contribute to the life of the school and community.”
The Leadership course is available to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. This year, according to Scott-Moncrieff, there are 85 students enrolled in the Leadership course. It runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, starting at 7:30 a.m., so the students have a level of commitment from the beginning.
The course is being taught by two teachers, Colin Scott-Moncrieff and Todd Powell.
Stationary spinners chasing big bucks … on a catch-and-donate basis
Britt Santowski photo
Kaarina Swinburnson, a Grade 12 student at the Edward Milne community school, takes charge of the Cops for Cancer carwash.
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Regular MeetingJuan de Fuca Electoral Area Office#2 – 6868 West Coast RoadTuesday, September 24, 2013 at 3 pm. Public Welcome to AttendFor meeting confirmation or for further information, please contact the JdFEA Planning Services Office at 250.642.1500. Visit the JdF E.A. Parks and Recreation website: www.crd.bc.ca/jdf/parks
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Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected]
website: www.sooke.ca
Upcoming Public Meetings
Committee of the WholePublic Input - Bike Skills Park
Sooke Community HallMonday, September 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Emergency Planning CommitteeTuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Mayor’s Public Advisory PanelsThe public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel
meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room:- Economic Development - Steve Grundy, Chair – 3rd Thursday of
each month at 7:00 pm- Arts and Beauti� cation - Brenda Parkinson, Chair – 4th Thursday of
each month at 7:00 pm - Community Health and Social Issues - Nicky Logins, Chair – 2nd
Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm
This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to con� rm meetings.
Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca
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Barb’s gone
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partner, Bill Ganner, stood beside the tree to give some perspective of their relative size.
The fruit is pretty tiny but edible nonetheless, as are the leaves. The
warm summer this year sprouted five bunches
of bananas. “Every year I get bananas, but this
year’s been exceptional,” said Vix. “I think it’s the
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