Sooke News Mirror, October 15, 2014

of 28 /28
COMMUNITY NEWS MEDIA Black Press Agreement #40110541 Editorial Page 8 Entertainment Page B1 Sports/stats Page 17 28 pages in two sections Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Classifieds 15 • 75 ¢ JdF society loses land in Admiral’s Forest Pirjo Raits Sooke News Mirror There is a bit of disappointment in the Juan de Fuca Community Land Trust Society after they learned the property they were trying to save was sold. The Admiral’s Trust property on West Coast Road was sold to Michael, the son of the retired Admiral John Charles. The 70 acres of land, which the society hoped to purchase for between $700,000 and $1-million, would have been used as public green space for horseback rid- ing, hiking, scouting activities and other non-invasive pursuits. It is a portion of the 126-acre par- cel in Otter Point purchased in the 1960’s by Admiral John Charles and his wife, Mary. His parcel was registered as Private Managed Forest and through his efforts, the Admiral created a wildly beautiful place, all crisscrossed with trails. As private land, the forest is only accessible to the Charles family, and to certain of the neighbours welcomed to ride the trails on their horses. John Alexander Charles was an Admiral of the Royal Canadian Navy. He commanded a squadron of destroyers in the Korean con- flict and was a Commandant of Royal Roads Military College. With the land now sold, the owner is asking people not to trespass on the land as he will be selective logging. “As president of the Juan de Fuca Land Trust, I’m happy it won’t be logged (clear cut). These lands are precious,” said Margot Swinburnson. The society held a number of events to draw attention to the forest as well as raise money for purchase of the land. They had a day of poetry readings in the woods, coffee from Stick in the Mud called Admiral’s Blend and numerous other fundraisers. The land trust was established in November 2013 to purchase properties suitable for parkland and then donate the land to the regional parks system or to oper- ate it themselves for the benefit of the public and the wildlife of this region. The society, although they didn’t acquire the Admiral’s For- est, will continue working to pro- tect properties on Southern Van- couver Island. Swinburnson said they will have a directors’ meetings and a gen- eral meeting to discuss next steps. She said the society now has charitable status and their vision is for a 30-year plan. “It’s about what the community will look like,” she said. The society will work on mak- ing strategic alliances, and people with a wish to save property can still donate to the Victoria Founda- tion of the JdFCLT Society. Jack Most photo Salmon run Fishermen at Billings Spit cast their lines hoping to catch one of the spawning salmon heading up Sooke River. Email: [email protected] 778 -352 -3535 Shelly Davis Ellen Bergerud Email: [email protected] www.ShellyDavis.ca www.RealEstateSooke.com 250 - 818 - 6441 Congrats Ellen & Shelly Top 30% of ALL Victoria Realtors! Top Real Estate Company in Canada for Sales last 4 Consecutive Years 2500sf Home with fully finished lower level, ideal for teens/suite/ inlaws. Call Ellen to view! $450K SOLD OUT Except for one… I’ve sold ‘em all… Want to sell?... Call me! 2394 Poplar Drive, Sunriver TO DO: T T O DO: Call AFD to save 10¢/litre on Heating Oil 250.642.6361 Sooke is Selling! 2013 Sooke Home Sales: 304 2014 Sooke Home Sales: 237 TAMMI DIMOCK Personal Real Estate Corp.

Embed Size (px)

description

October 15, 2014 edition of the Sooke News Mirror

Transcript of Sooke News Mirror, October 15, 2014

  • C O M M U N I T Y N E W S M E D I A

    Black Press Agreement#40110541

    Editorial Page 8

    Entertainment Page B1

    Sports/stats Page 17

    28 pages in two sections

    3.125x1.2Dimock

    Wednesday, October 15, 2014

    Classifieds 15 75

    JdF society loses land in Admirals ForestPirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

    There is a bit of disappointment in the Juan de Fuca Community Land Trust Society after they learned the property they were trying to save was sold.

    The Admirals Trust property on West Coast Road was sold to Michael, the son of the retired Admiral John Charles.

    The 70 acres of land, which the society hoped to purchase for between $700,000 and $1-million, would have been used as public

    green space for horseback rid-ing, hiking, scouting activities and other non-invasive pursuits.

    It is a portion of the 126-acre par-cel in Otter Point purchased in the 1960s by Admiral John Charles and his wife, Mary. His parcel was registered as Private Managed Forest and through his efforts, the Admiral created a wildly beautiful place, all crisscrossed with trails. As private land, the forest is only accessible to the Charles family, and to certain of the neighbours welcomed to ride the trails on their horses.

    John Alexander Charles was an

    Admiral of the Royal Canadian Navy. He commanded a squadron of destroyers in the Korean con-flict and was a Commandant of Royal Roads Military College.

    With the land now sold, the owner is asking people not to trespass on the land as he will be selective logging.

    As president of the Juan de Fuca Land Trust, Im happy it wont be logged (clear cut). These lands are precious, said Margot Swinburnson.

    The society held a number of events to draw attention to the forest as well as raise money for

    purchase of the land. They had a day of poetry readings in the woods, coffee from Stick in the Mud called Admirals Blend and numerous other fundraisers.

    The land trust was established in November 2013 to purchase properties suitable for parkland and then donate the land to the regional parks system or to oper-ate it themselves for the benefit of the public and the wildlife of this region.

    The society, although they didnt acquire the Admirals For-est, will continue working to pro-tect properties on Southern Van-

    couver Island.Swinburnson said they will have

    a directors meetings and a gen-eral meeting to discuss next steps.

    She said the society now has charitable status and their vision is for a 30-year plan.

    Its about what the community will look like, she said.

    The society will work on mak-ing strategic alliances, and people with a wish to save property can still donate to the Victoria Founda-tion of the JdFCLT Society.

    Jack Most photo

    Salmon run

    Fishermen at Billings Spit cast their lines hoping to catch one of the spawning salmon heading up Sooke River.

    Email: [email protected]

    778 -352 -3535 Shelly Davis Ellen Bergerud

    Email: [email protected] www.ShellyDavis.ca www.RealEstateSooke.com

    250 -818 -6441 Congrats Ellen & Shelly

    Top 30% of ALL Victoria Realtors!

    Top Real Estate Company in Canada for Sales last 4 Consecutive Years

    2500sf Home with fully nished lower level, ideal for teens/suite/inlaws.Call Ellen to view! $450K

    SOLD OUT

    Except for oneIve sold em allWant to sell?...Call me!

    2394 Poplar Drive, Sunriver

    Wednesday, October 15, 2014TO DO:TTO DO:

    Call AFD to save 10/litre on Heating Oil

    250.642.6361

    Sooke is Selling!2013 Sooke Home Sales: 3042014 Sooke Home Sales: 237

    TAMMI DIMOCKPersonal Real Estate Corp.

  • Top copSteve Wright, dur-

    ing his ride for Cops for Cancer, raised over $35,000. His personal goal was $5,000. Of that amount $25,000 was raised by Sooke residents and the Tour de Rock Fundraising Committee through the Jailathon, bottle drives, head shaves and assorted fundraisers.

    Money is still trick-ling in, so the total will, in the end, be much higher. Great job Sooke!

    Free flu shots

    Free flu shots are available to people 65 and older and their caregivers, healthy chil-dren from six months to five-years-old, preg-nant women, health care workers, Aborigi-nal peoples, the very obese, people with chronic health condi-tions and household contacts, residents of nursing homes and chronic care facilities, owners and operators of poultry farms, cor-rections officers and inmates, and others.

    All other B.C. resi-dents can receive the flu vaccine for a fee. Contact your doctor or pharmacist.

    Freeprograms

    at the Library

    Babytime First Thurs-day of every month 2 2:30 p.m. Babies start learning from birth! Come and enjoy rhymes, songs, finger-

    plays and stories with your baby. Meet other parents and caregivers and share your experi-ences.For babies aged 0-18 months. To regis-ter please call 250-642-3022 or email [email protected]

    Sooke Writers Collec-tive Third Wednesday of every month 6:30 8 p.m. Commit to your writing. The collective offers writing support and practice for writ-ers in and around the Sooke area. New adult

    members are welcome. Membership includes meetings, feedback ses-sions and publication in a yearly anthology. For more information visit sookewriters.com or contact us at [email protected]

    One-time, Special Programs

    Cardboard Chal-lenge Saturday, Octo-ber 25, 2-4 p.m. Come celebrate childrens creativity! Discover the amazing power of imag-ination. Build ahead of

    time and show off your amazing creations, or drop-in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and create something great! Part of the 2014 Global Cardboard Challenge. For more information, visit http://imagination.is/our-projects/card-board-challenge/. For children of all ages; no registration required.

    Fancy Nancy Story-time Friday, November 14, 2-2:45 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled story-time all about Fancy Nancy! Refreshments will be served (thats a fancy word for snacks) so wear your fanciest attire (thats a fancy word for clothes). For ages 3-9 years. Plus

    Fifty Book Fall Read-

    ing Challenge Read 50 books or

    chapters before Octo-ber 31 and earn a spot on our Wall of Fame and be entered into a draw to win a basket of books and your image featured on a profes-sionally-made Read poster. To register or for more information, please call 250-642-3022 or email [email protected]

    In by acclimation

    Juan de Fuca Regional Director Mike Hicks was not challenged for his seat as Jdf Electoral Area Director and will keep his seat for four more years.

    2 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    This and ThaT

    Pirjo Raits photo

    alison hogan from the sooke harbourside Lions, left, and Kathleen stevens from the sooke Food Bank take part in Twoonie Tuesday on October 7. They helped raised $4,321 for the food bank.

    2 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    SUPERSPECIALSSUPERSUPERSUPERSUPERSUPERSUPERSUPER

    Le Sooke Spa 250 642-7995Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort

    Level 1 6929 West Coast Rd

    We will be offering the following product line experiences in10 min. intervals. ( rst come rst serve basis)

    Spa Product [email protected] Le Sooke Spa

    Monday Oct. 20 from 4-7 pm

    Reservations are required, $49.95 pp due at time of booking.Receive $25 credit to put towards retail purchases of your choice at the event!

    Call our reception today! 250 642 7995

    Mini facial Scalp massage with Shea oil Mini make up applications Scrub/soak/lotion on feet Bang cut or hair mask

    ColleenStylist and Piercing Specialist

    Inverness Ear & Nose Piercing System - Safest & Most Advanced

    MEL O HAIR

    Flexible, convenient hours. Walk-ins welcome.

    778.350.6356

    Cuts Colours Foils Updos TinsleMen I Women I Military I Kids

    !!

    Standing Cedars Acupuncture Standing Cedars Acupuncture Standing Cedars Acupuncture Private & community acupuncture clinics

    _______________________________________________

    www.standingcedars.ca 250-893-5621 The Hope Centre. 202-6750 W.Coast rd

    Walk Ins Welcome.

    New Patient Discounts all October!

    250-642-65096852 West Coast Road

    Sooke, BC V9Z 0V2www.sookemarinecentre.com

    Sales, Service & Parts for all Outboard and Sterndrives

    Avoid the worst.Put safety rst.

    Make yourboat compliant

    for all Outboard and SterndrivesSales, Service & Parts

    Put safety rst.

    boat compliant

    Sales, Service & Parts

    Put safety rst.

    boat compliant

    Flares sold here

    GORDS FIREWOODSALES

    Fir Spruce Hemlock MixCut lengths of 16-18 or

    Custom lengths for smaller stoves Full cords delivered on fl at bed truck

    Stacking available at extra charge

    Mention this ad and receive 10% o One per household per week

    250 883 8837

    $195

    250-642-35961831 Maple Avenue S. Sooke, BC

    Open forDinner

    Tues - Satfrom 5:30 pm

    Licensed patio with views of Sooke Harbour

    THRIFT STORETHRIFT STORE

    6686 Sooke Rd.across the street from CIBC

    Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-6:00Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9-6

    TREASURE HUNTERS WANTED!

    2052 Otter Point RoadCome in and enjoy both stores.

    We carry Silk Road Teas, Beeswax Candles, Handmade Soaps & More!

    Saturday Oct. 18, 10-32110 Church Road

    Michael of Fenian Antiques will be available to give you information

    about your antiques and collectibles.Suggested donation: $5.00 per item or $10 for 3 items. There will also be

    crafts and treasures for sale.Items of particular interest: Military medals, old

    postcards, early silver, early photographs & old coins.

    KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    For more info please contact Marie at 250-642-5088. Please DO NOT

    bring: artwork, furniture, gemstones, old newspapers or china sets (commemorative china is OK).

    WestShoreVictoria - DowntownCall 250-310-JOBS

    Today!

    Now itsYOUR turn to

    get the diploma you want!

    Now itsYOUR turn to

    get the diploma you want!

    Business Healthcare IT

    WestShoreVictoria - Downtown

    MANAGING AT HOMEStudy of Support Needs of Sooke Seniors

    Are you a Senior who plans to stay in your own home? Do you have health issues and wonder how you will cope?

    Do you need help with things around the house, or other kinds of support?

    Do you know a Senior who does?

    Sooke Region Community Health Initiative (CHI) would like to better understand what help Seniors need to remain in their homes as they get older. Please join us in a 1.5 hour

    interview at your home and tell us about yourself and what you need. Whatever you tell us will be kept totally private.

    To learn more or be part of the study, please call 250-642-5585 and leave your name and phone number.

    Linda or Anna will call you back. As a way of saying thank you, we will give $20 to the Seniors who

    volunteer for the study.

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 3SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 3

    writers gather

    ThE SookE WriTErS Collective gathers at the Sooke Library on the third Wednesday of each month, which is today.

    MEET oThEr WriTErS from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Commit to your writing, get support and practice. New adult members welcome. For more info go to: sookewriters.com or contact at: [email protected]

    getting the facts right

    LaST YEar roY MacTavish (not McTavish) completed the full Goodlife Victoria Marathon in his gear last year in an effort to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy, the same cause as this years runner Nick Gottfried.

    small Biz fair

    FuNDraiSEr For MuSCuLar Dystrophy, Saturday, oct. 18 at East Sooke Firehall. 9 a.m. start. Free event.

    two more candidatesEach of the candidates

    running in the Novem-ber 15 municipal elec-tion have written their own announcements

    Bev BergerI am very pleased to

    announce that I have decided to run for council for a third term. I feel honored that the people of Sooke have allowed me to repre-sent them at the coun-cil table for the past six years.

    Being a member of council is an exciting, challenging, and some-times frustrating job, and I love it! I cannot think of a better way to give back to the very community that helped raise me.

    Sooke is such a unique and diverse community, we have the most amazing vol-unteers and it has been a pleasure to be a part of fostering those rela-tionships with our ser-vice groups throughout this past council.

    The pride and dedi-cation that I have for my hometown knows no boundaries, I truly hope I am given the opportunity to be a voice at the council table once again.

    Ebony LoginsYou may have heard

    the rumours. Well, theyre true. Ebony Logins is indeed run-ning for a council posi-tion with the District of Sooke. A passionate champion for youth engagement in Sooke, she intends to promote

    intergenerational com-munity development that makes youth and young families an inte-gral and valued focus of municipal decision-making.

    Born and raised in Sooke, Logins, 28, is a Community School Coordinator for the EMCS Society and also oversees the Sooke Youth Council. She would bring commit-ment, leadership skills and a positive example of the possibilities for the towns next genera-tion to council. Shes taken to heart the words of Canadas Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand, who recently said our democracy needs young Canadians to be creative, to take action and make their voices heard.

    Over the summer Logins co-coordinated Sooke CHIs Getting It Built: Community Centre Project for the District of Sooke. The black-belt martial artist volunteers for Special Olympics BC, the Sooke Martial Arts Associa-tion, and coaches the Junior Girls Basketball team at EMCS.

    A major turning point in her life came when she was working for the Sooke Youth Council and Volunteer Victoria during the 2012 Youth Friendly Community Project. A group of 50 students were asked if they planned to leave Sooke after graduating.

    Every one of them raised their hand and my heart sunk, she recalls. But then we asked how many of them planned to return to Sooke one day and up went their hands again. I knew right then that working to develop a community capable of providing them and their families with sus-tainable, long-term futures was going to be a big part of my life and career.

    Its a familiar pattern for Logins herself. After graduating from EMCS, she obtained a degree in Tourism and Rec-reation Management

    from Vancouver Island University, then trav-eled and moved around the province before being irresistibly drawn back home.

    Its beautiful that a chunk of the popula-tion has grown up here, left to gain experience and education, then returned home, she says. People like me want to buy homes, raise families and work in the region. I represent a genera-tion that cares deeply about Sooke and how it develops in the years ahead. I want to inspire more people to register, vote and be politically active.

    Also confirmed to be running are: David Shebib for mayor, Mark Whiteson and Justin Hanson for councillor.

    Bev Berger Ebony Logins

    CounCiL BriEfsAt the special meeting of the Dis-

    trict of Sooke council on October 6 the following items on the agenda were dealt with:

    Bylaws: Council gave first, second and

    third reading to Bylaw 404, Subdivi-sion and Development Stands Bylaw, 2014. The bylaw was reviewed and public consultation sought by the Land Use and Environment Commit-tee and Committee of the Whole.

    Council gave first, second and third reading to Bylaw 607 which deals with permissive tax exemp-tions. In this case, the Salvation Army was the applicant requesting a tax exemption of $9,813 based on the proportion of total square metres leased and the total 2014 tax levy.

    Reports requiring action: Council approved issuance of a

    Development Permit Amendment for 6995 Nordin Road (Phase 3).

    The applicant requested an amend-ment due to changing market con-ditions and wishes to make minor alterations to Phase 3 of the DP. The units will be reduced in size by 15-20 per cent. The original DP approved construction of 91 multi-family units. The appliance are also proposing 30 per cent more landscaping specifi-cally to the Nordin Road side of the buildings.

    A request for a $3,000 sponsor-ship for the Sooke Dance Studio was not approved by council. The rea-son was the dance studio is a private business and the District of Sooke is not able to provide a benefit or other forms of assistance as per Section 25(1) of the Community Charter.

    Reports and correspondence requiring action:

    District of Sooke council recom-mended establishing a select com-mittee to carry out a public infor-

    mation process for the question on the November 15 ballot: Would you support the District of Sooke work-ing with the community to develop multi-use community centre facili-ties? Yes or No.

    The Public Information Commit-tee would be made up of representa-tives from Sooke Region CHI, Sooke Community Association, Sooke Lions, Sooke Rotary, SECHS, Sooke OAP, Sooke Seniors Drop-In Cen-tre, Sooke Community Arts Council, Sooke Youth Council and SEAPARC.

    The mayor will act as liaison. District of Sooke Council recom-

    mended giving the Sooke Commu-nity Association $10,000 towards the recent renovations and upgrades to the Sooke Community Hall.

    The association received a grant from the federal governments New Horizons for Seniors Program ($25,000), in kind donations ($30,000) as well as SCA funds ($30,000) for a total of $85,000.

    The Sooke Community Associa-tion has been limping along for years, it wouldnt hurt us to support them, said Mayor Milne.

    A request for $500 from the Vic-toria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee was granted.

    The next scheduled council meet-ings are at 7 p.m. on October 27.

    The Committee of the Whole meets at 6 p.m. and on October 27. All meetings take place at the District of Sooke municipal hall at 2205 Otter Point Road, upstairs.

    UpSooke

    Thumbs up!

    To aLL oF the candidates who are running for Sooke council and the School Board. There were no other contenders for the JdF regional Director.

    Did you know. It is almost election time! We had both mayor elects at our office to go over their philosophies and explain how they hoped to move our town forward. It can be very confusing to decipher from talk and reality in all the discussions . I encourage everyone to read all they can on the candidates, listen to them when they have an opportunity to speak out on their behalf. There is no doubt I have opinions about it all, but I have not decided for sure who I will vote for. Educate yourself...this is a very important election! Buying or Selling.. call me!

    ARDEN

    Living Sooke... Loving Sooke...

    Selling Sooke! 250.642.6361

    PeoPles Drug Mart... Where People Come First

    PeoPleFIRST

    Cedar Grove Centre I 250.642.2226Ron KumarPharmacist/owner

    It is estimated that nearly 1 in 3 people will experience shingles in their lifetime, and the risk increases after the age of 50.

    shingles usually begins with a burning sensation, a mild itching or tingling or a shooting pain in a specific area of skin. a rash then appears and and blisters develop, which may be painful or itchy.

    Zostavax. is recommended for the prevention of shingles and for immunization of individuals over 50 years of age.

    We can administer the injection at the pharmacy.talk to our pharmacy staff for more information and pricing.

    SHINGleS VACCINe

  • 4 www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR4 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    The scene here will be unfamiliar to all but a handful of residents. Long ago we received this 1938 photo from Jack Elliott, an early superintendent of the Jordan River power plant. Recently, it was Hilly Lewis who helped describe the photo which shows the flume built by Vancouver Island Power Company, a subsidiary of BC Elec-tric.

    In this view the flume is crossing the Jor-dan River south of the Diversion Dam, carry-ing water from Diver-sion Dam to the Fore-bay Reservoir prepara-tory to the water being forced under pressure into the penstocks feed-ing the powerhouse.

    Driving through the community of Jordan River today, it is hard to visualize the enormity of the development which brought water from Jordan Meadows and Bear Creek valley to the power plant. For five decades the plant was the main hydro-electric operation pro-ducing and transmit-ting electricity to serve the needs of Victoria and southern Vancou-ver Island.

    This photo shows the wooden flume rest-ing on bridgework as it crosses the river, sup-

    ported by concrete bents. The flume was a trough built of Doug-las-fir, six feet deep and eight feet across. This flume, built in 1926, replaced an ear-lier structure with less capacity. The structure which clung precipi-tously to the steep hill-sides of the Jordan for five and one-quarter miles, had a drop in ele-vation of twenty feet. It took one and one-quar-ter hours for the water

    to journey to the Fore-bay.

    The original two-sto-rey powerhouse, built in 1909, was on the east side of the river, a grand structure in its glory days, three hun-dred and forty-one feet in length, with a front faade of massive win-dows. Larry Rumsbys dad, Frank Rumsby, was an electrician at the plant.

    Today, its interior gutted, it stands sad

    and forlorn, suffering the ravages of time, although in more recent years the structure was used as a value-added milling operation. The flume too, though look-ing so sprightly in this photo, is long gone, with only glimpses of its remains to be found on the wooded hill-sides.

    Since the province took over the BC Elec-tric Company in 1962, it has been BC Hydro

    and Power Authority that has managed oper-ations. A new power plant was built on the west side of the river in 1971, with a pro-duction capability far greater than the origi-nal system. The new plant now feeds power into a more extensive grid that serves a wide-spread population.

    Elida Peers, Historian

    Sooke Region Museum

    The Jordan River hydro flume

    Dr. Louise Morin

    & Associates

    OPTOMETRISTS

    250-642-4311

    Eyecare &

    Eyewear

    Since 1988

    SOOKEBUSINESSCENTRE

    Cleaning ~ AromatherapyFresh owers ~ Organizing

    (778) [email protected]

    Indoor Storage LockersContainer Storage

    8 x 8 x 20 = $125/month24 Hour Security

    Public Access Monday-Saturday 9am - 5pm

    2018 Idlemore Rd. Sooke

    Sooke Moving & StorageWe take care of all details...

    QUICK, SAFE & MOST OF ALL FRIENDLY!

    [email protected]

    250-642-7900

    Yo u r a d c o u l d b e h e r e !HIGH IMPACT! LOW PRICE!

    52 weeks - $13.25/wk13 weeks - $22.24/wk

    26 weeks - $19.38/wk4 weeks - $25.10/wk

    c a l l 2 5 0 . 6 4 2 . 5 7 5 2 n o w

    Transportation to and from appointmentsLight housekeeping & meal preparation

    Companion/Home Support

    Joanie BlissCall 250-896-2273 [email protected]

    www.crd.bc.ca

    Winterizing protects your in-ground or micro/drip system against freezing and expansion, which can damage piping, fittings, valves and sprinkler heads. So bundle up now to keep your system safe and ready to use when the weather warms up.For more information about winterizing your in-ground or micro/drip system visit www.crd.bc.ca/water or call 250.474.9684.

    Dont forget to winterize.

    6631 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC | 778.352.3277Across from Home Hardware

    Susan RegimbalRHIP/Owner

    Across from Home Hardware

    Susan RegimbalRHIP/Owner

    778.352.3277Across from Home Hardware

    FREE HEARING TESTFully Refundable 90 Day Trial period. No Money Down for the first 21 days.

    Booming rock concerts and rattling machinery can diminish hearing but so can natural aging. The National Hearing Institute estimates some degree of hearing loss in 33% of people ages 65 to 75. Unfortunately, many people put off a hearing test for many years.

    Hearing Test 3pm today!Your family

    Been getting the message lately?

    nexgenhearing.com

    Working with your Physician for Better HearingWorking with your Physician for Better Hearing

    Hearing Aids $5000

    MONTHLYDRAW!

    See website or callfor contest rules.

    value

    At William Head PrisonTICKETS $20

    at MyChosen Caf &Ticket Rocket (250)-590-6291

    www.whonstage.weebly.comOctober 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31

    NNovember 1, 6, 7, 8

    A PRISON PLAY

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 5

    Hospice: Never alone at the endVolunteeers make end of life more comfortingPirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

    For years the dream of the Sooke Hospice Society was to have their own free-standing hospice. Then three years ago the estate of John Oliver gave the society a real home.

    With the acquisition of the spacious house on Goodmere Road in Sooke, the society can now expand their work. What they do is aid and comfort people in the most sensitive time of their lives by providing palliative care for the dying.

    It is not a subject many people are com-fortable with, but it is a fact of life and those who volunteer provide an invaluable service to the client as well as the family.

    Its such a difficult time of life, said Pat Brooks, president of the Sooke Hospice Soci-ety. You are in a whole different space in your life and the volunteers support people where theyre at and treat them with dignity.

    Volunteers go to the clients home or the hospital and will be with them for the last years/months/weeks/days, so they are not alone. Each case is dif-ferent and the volun-teer may read to the client, help with basic body mechanics, pro-vide simple massage or just sit and listen.

    Listening is a big

    part of the training, said Brooks. They dont give advice or tell them what to do, they learn to ask questions.

    The hospice volun-teers are just one part of the team dealing with each client. There is usually a family doc-tor and care service workers helping coor-dinate the client care. Counselling is provided to family members as well as the client.

    Its a much-needed and appreciated ser-vice and the society is seeking new volun-teers who may want to help people in this way. The time spent by volunteers with some-one in the last stages of their life is depen-dent on what time they can afford. Brooks said it can be two hours a week or an hour three times a week or even more.

    It depends on how

    much need there is and how much time a vol-unteer has - but you have to be committed.

    She said they will not leave people alone.

    Its so individual-ized. Hospice isnt a

    place you go to, its a philosophy. Its helping people. Its very unique, it really is. What you get out of this is really remarkable.

    Brooks notes that hospice volunteers are not nurses, they do not deal with any medical issues.

    We have people who have been through a loss, ex-nurses, care aides and kind people, she said of the types of volunteers they get.

    Most end of life is very peaceful - the doc-

    tors goal is to keep them comfortable. The doc-tors are trained too.

    Many people at the end of their lives, said Brooks, want to be at home with their cat or dog, the old grandfa-ther clock, the things that are familiar to them and the focus of

    hospice is to keep them at home.

    We try to satisfy everything that we can if they want to be in their own home, but sometimes it is not medically possible.

    Hospice does supply some medical equip-ment.

    Sooke Hospice is supported in part by a grant from the gam-ing commission, vari-ous grants from VIHA, service clubs and gen-erous donations. They hold three fundraisers a year: Celebrate a Life at Christmas, Plant a Memory in the spring and a craft and bake sale at the house. They also receive funds from Buffys poker night and the Friday night meat draws.

    Now that the society has the house on Good-mere, they would to be able to provide respite care for care givers and possibly a place for someone from out of town.

    Sooke Hospice cares for approximately 10-15 clients per month and they call for volunteers once a year.

    Its not doom and gloom, said Brooks. Its about being respectful of where theyre at - its about acceptance.

    For those who may be interested there is no cost to join and about 30 hours of train-ing is provided - mostly in the evenings.

    You have to be com-mitted and you may not know if you can do it until you come out and find out about it.

    For more informa-tion, call 250-642-4345.

    Pirjo Raits photo

    Its so individualized. Hospice isnt a place you go to, its a philosophy.

    --Pat BrooksSooke Hospice President

    SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 5

    Completely Renovated & Updated Top floor. 2BR/2BA. Vaulted ceilings. In-suite laundry. New appliances, floors, Kitch-en, bath plumbing, wiring, paint, and more! Complex undergone complete renovation. Imagine the pleasure of waking up to the sunrise or relaxing in the evening in your living room, soaking in the ocean vista. BBQ at the waterfront gazebo. Meticulously maintained. $289,900 MLS 341348

    Large Family Home w/Suite 5BR home with no expense spared. Lots of upgrades including soundproofing, under-ground sprinklers, tankless on-demand hot water system, and more! Downstairs is a flexible 1-or-2 BR suite finished similar to upstairs, easy to rent or perfect for large family. Private yard with parkland behind. $479,900 Visit TimAyres.ca/142 for details, floorplan, video tour, and pictures.

    Lovely Family Home, Large Yard Bright, fresh, 1952sqft, 3BR + Den, 3BA home minutes to Sooke center and easy walk to schools. Extra large 0.22acre lot, flat and useable. Room for RV/boat. Bright Kitchen with morning sun. Downstairs is Den (could make 4th BR) and large Family room. This would be perfect set up for daycare or suite. Incredible value, call today to view. $349,900 MLS 342405

    Open House Sat. Oct. 18th, 1-3pm 105-6591 Arranwood Dr.

    This contemporary styled 2008 Townhouse features 3BR, 3BA, engineered h/w floors, 9ft. ceilings, modern Kitchen, and loads of natural light. Fully fenced, private back-yard. Nestled in a planned community, a short distance from elementary & middle schools, rec center, and shopping. Very affordable. $288,000 MLS 340798

    Tim Ayres Marlene Arden Lorenda Simms Tammi Dimock Allan Poole Lori Kersten

    Managing Broker

    6739 West Coast Rd. | www.rlpvictoria.com

    Allan Poole Tammi Dimock Tim Ayres Marlene Arden Lorenda Simms

    1627 Cole Rd. Quiet country road

    Easy build on 0.69acre Near parks & ocean

    Water, power, cable, phone at property Driveway in, septic approved location

    $134,900 MLS 331528

    Lot B Mt. Matheson Motivated seller

    1.57acres Roughed-in driveway

    Services at property line Easy commute to Victoria or Sooke

    Overlooks protected land $98,000 MLS 334288

    JOHN VERNONSookes #1 Re/Max Real Estate Agent Since 1991*

    www.johnvernon.com*Victoria Real Estate Board MLSe m a i l : J o h n @ J o h n V e r n o n . c o m

    JOHN VERNONB.A., C.H.A.

    250-642-5050camosun westside

    TESTIMONIAL #225

    PREC

    Call John today for THOROUGH, COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and PROVEN RESULTS - ALWAYS.

    This is to acknowledge your tireless and very professional work that you provided to us on repeat occasions with your calm and focused style, accuracy and gentlemanly conduct. This is a rare opportunity for me to say this about anyone but it applies to you: you never dropped the ball... J & C Schaffer

    PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & HANDYMANExpert House PaintingHouse Renovations - any sizeDrywall Installation/RepairLaminate Floor InstallationBuild/Fix Decks & Docks, Etc.Vinyl House Siding Cleaning

    Don Mills 250-507-7091

    30YEARS

    EXPERIENCE

    Its Good-bye to Shlay Day!

    Oct 20 is Ashleas last shift at The Stick.At The Main Branch on Eustace from 8AM.

    The little wumpkins moving away.

    Up Otter Point Rd. left on Eustacewww.stickinthemud.ca @thesticksooke 250-642-5635

    M-F 6-5 S&S 7:30-5

    Coffee House &Specialty Roaster

    250 642 6331www.wood-travel.com

    email [email protected]

    Included: ights from Vancouver, six nights hotel, most meals, touring with English-speaking guide & taxes.

    Visiting Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuxi, & Suzhou. Visit our website www.wood-travel.com for more information!

    Spring Break 2015SHANGHAI PLUS TOUR

    March 11 or 16$896 8 days / 6 nightsper person sharing double

  • Tom FletcherBlack Press

    Talking on your handheld phone or fiddling with a music player while driving will cost you three penalty points in addition to a $167 fine, effective Oct. 20.

    Justice Minis-ter Suzanne Anton announced the addi-tional penalty points Wednesday, making it the same as the penalty for texting and driving. Penalty points are also added for infractions such as watching a video or programming a phones GPS system.

    Anton said the B.C. government is also reviewing its fines and

    could increase them, but not to the $1,000 fine Ontario drivers face for a first offence of distracted driving.

    I think a $1,000 fine is rather high, Anton said.

    Penalty points remain on a driving record for five years, and result in a $175 increase in insur-ance as soon as they exceed three points. Fines and points for two distracted driving tickets in a year add up to at least $634. At nine points, the Superinten-dent of Motor Vehicles considers licence sus-pension.

    Anton said there were 51,000 tickets issued last year for dis-tracted driving of all

    kinds.Ticket volumes

    show us that more drivers are ticketed for talking on an electronic device than for texting and driving, and so that is where we decided to start with the new penalty points, Anton said.

    Distracted driving is the second biggest cause of fatal vehicle accidents, with an aver-age 88 people killed per year from 2009 to 2013. That compares to 105 deaths attributed to speeding and 86 due to alcohol or drug impair-ment.

    Police can also issue tickets for driving without due care and attention to any driver

    who is noticeably dis-tracted or inattentive and increasing risk to others.

    6 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Penalty points added for distracted drivers

    Jack Most photo

    Just relaxing

    Local photographer Jack Most caught these seals just chillaxing along Sooke Basin.

    6 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Ask The Sooke

    Experts Questions and Answersfrom your local experts

    250-642-3790 | 2113 Otter Point Road

    What should I do if I think I have experienced a concussion?

    Concussions may lead to headaches, loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, seizures and dizziness. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, I recommend seeking immediate medical attention with a professional who has knowledge of brain injury. In my experience, treatments vary depending on severity.

    Dr. GrattonChiropractor

    250-642-0776 | 6689 Sooke Road

    Critical Illness Insurance (CI) covers such conditions as heart attacks, strokes and life threatening cancer, along with many other serious illnesses. e statistics are staggering:1 in 2 men 3 women are predicted to develop heart disease in their lifetime ere are 40,000 to 50,000 strokes in Canada each yearDuring their lifetime:1 in 2.3 men & 1 in 2.6 women living in Canada will develop cancer1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer1 in 12 Canadians will develop lung cancerCI can signi cantly lessen the nancial burden this has placed not only on the in icted individual, but also on their families.

    Mason FinancialFinancial Services

    Westshore DentureClinic

    250-425-4140 | 6681 Sooke Road

    In order to accurately determine a price for a denture it is important to know the history of the denture wearer, history of denture wearing experience, jaw relationship, and budget. e brand of teeth and acrylic used in the denture and the steps involved to retrieve the biological information determine the price as well. We o er free consultations to assess your needs and give you an exact quote in writing.

    250-883-7270 | [email protected]

    My water heater is 5 yrs old. Is it a good idea to have the anode rod replaced in order to extend the life the tank?

    MomeWisePlumbing & Drainage

    It may not be worth it; if you have much less than 3 of space above your tank, the operation becomes quite di cult. In this case, the tank will have to be drained, disconnected from power & water, tipped out to allow better access to the top, the anode replaced, and then the tank re-installed. Youve just spent more on labour than you would have for a new tank installation! is costly maneuver may or may not have gained you a couple of extra years life for your tank. is is just one of the reasons why, at HomeWise Plumbing and Drainage, we prefer to install lifetime warranty tanks; they do not require anode rods as there are no dissimilar metals.

    Ive heard of Critical Illness Insurance, what is that?

    How much does a denture cost?

    * Enrollment restrictions may apply. Enrollment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Tax Training School is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. This course is not intendedfor, nor open to any persons who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or organization other than H&R Block.

    Become a Tax Professional with H&R Block.Enroll in Tax Training School and learn how to earn more. Reserve your

    spot today.* Call or visit online for the course location nearest you.

    YOUCANEARNMORE.

    hrblock.ca | 877-32BLOCK

    6660 Sooke Rd Evergreen CentreSooke BCPhone: 877-322-5625 Classes Start Oct 20

    * Enrollment restrictions may apply. Enrollment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Tax Training School is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. This course is not intendedfor, nor open to any persons who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or organization other than H&R Block.

    Become a Tax Professional with H&R Block.Enroll in Tax Training School and learn how to earn more. Reserve your

    spot today.* Call or visit online for the course location nearest you.

    YOUCANEARNMORE.

    hrblock.ca | 877-32BLOCK

    6660 Sooke Rd Evergreen CentreSooke BCPhone: 877-322-5625 Classes Start Oct 20

    Dr. John H. Duncan D.D.S.4632 Rocky Point Road Metchosin

    250.478.6111

    Metchosin Dental ClinicFamily Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry

    Root Canal Therapy Crown & Bridge Oral Surgery Porcelain Veneers Hygiene Services Zoom! Whitening

    Orthodontics Full & Partial Dentures Emergency Cases Digital XRays Tooth Coloured Restorations

    New Patients Always WelcomeDr. John H. Duncan D.D.S.

    4632 Rocky Point Road Metchosin250.478.6111

    Metchosin Dental ClinicFamily Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry

    Root Canal Therapy Crown & Bridge Oral Surgery Porcelain Veneers Hygiene Services Zoom! Whitening

    Orthodontics Full & Partial Dentures Emergency Cases Digital XRays Tooth Coloured Restorations

    New Patients Always Welcome

  • Agriculture Min-ister Norm Letnick announced today that 12 commissioners and six vice chairs have been appointed to the Agricultural Land Com-missions (ALC) six regional panels, and that all panel vacancies are now filled.

    Each regional panel consists of a vice chair and two commission-ers. The panels will represent and perform the duties of the ALC including all decisions relating to applications and planning issues for their region.

    Each commissioner and vice chair resides in the Panel Region they were appointed to.

    Island Panel RegionJennifer Jane Dyson,

    Vice Chair*Honey Forbes,

    Commissioner(I)Clarke Gourlay, Com-

    missioner* current member of

    the ALC(I) effective Decem-

    ber 30, 2014ALC vice chairs are

    appointed by Order-in-Council, and mem-bers are appointed by Ministerial Order. Each appointee will go through an ALC-led ori-entation and training process as part of their duties.

    The ALC is an inde-pendent administrative tribunal chaired by Mr. Richard Bullock, man-dated to preserve agri-cultural land, encour-age farming in collabo-ration with other com-

    munities of interest, and to encourage local governments, First Nations, the govern-ment and its agents to enable and accommo-date farm use of agri-

    cultural land and uses compatible with agri-culture in their plans, bylaws and policies.

    SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 7

    ALC names local panel members

    Jack Most photo

    Nice glowThe fog gives a warm glow to people enjoying the water at Whiffin Spit.

    SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 7

    Camosun Westside 2042 Otter Point Rd.

    visit: OPENHOUSESVICTORIA.CA

    JOHN VERNON, PREC

    250-642-5050

    Photos: www.johnvernon.com

    www.sookehomes.com

    BRUCE & LINDA MACMILLAN

    250-642-4100

    OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3 1934 Maple Ave.

    SUNNY SASEENOS - COUNTRY LIVINGSEPARATE WORKSHOP $524,900

    This 5 bed older home on .45 flat acre provides a great opportunity to settle on a large lot just minutes from the town core. Large workshop and small barn provide space for hobbies and storage. Driveway to the back yard allows access to both and provides plenty of parking. Living room and dining room on the main with one bedroom, with 2 more bedrooms on the top floor and 2 more in the basement. Fir floors. Newer windows. Sunny back deck. Call to view and prepare to move in.New Pricet $299,500.

    Location, size, quality & value. Sparkling & spacious 2002 built, 4BR, 3BA, 2430sf 2-storey family home on a quiet country road. Separate 25x30 workshop/garage w/220 power. Bright open floor plan w/12 vaulted pine ceiling & custom cedar beams. Maple kitchen w/eating bar, breakfast nook & computer desk. Bright dining area opens to large, sunny, south-facing deck. Huge MBR has walk-in closet & 3pce ensuite. 2nd BR & 4pce BA. Downstairs is the family room, 2BRs, 4pce BA & laundry room. Attached single garage. Located on a flat, usable 1 acre w/sports court for basketball or road hockey. Plenty of parking for your RV & boat. Steps to Galloping Goose trail. On the Victoria side of Sooke. A rare find! MLS #339415.

    COMFY COUNTRY HOME!

    $$ FREE MONEY $$Bottle Drives!!!

    * Free Pick up for Bottle Drives

    * FULL REFUND for

    All Beverage Containers

    * Immediate Payment

    Please call to arrange date & time.

    SOOKE BOTTLE DEPOT250-216-6315250-744-8906

    name of organization

    contact persons (2) names & phone#

    BONUS PRIZE: 6 hr cruise for 6 persons on the Duchess of Sooke value $500.00Bonus Prize can be used to increase profi ts for your organization by way of raffl e, auction or to reward your volunteers

    Cut this ad out and return to driverto be eligible for Bonus Prize Draw

    $$ FREE MONEY $$Bottle Drives!!!

    * Free Pick up for Bottle Drives

    * FULL REFUND for

    All Beverage Containers

    * Immediate Payment

    Please call to arrange date & time.

    SOOKE BOTTLE DEPOT250-216-6315250-744-8906

    name of organization

    contact persons (2) names & phone#

    BONUS PRIZE: 6 hr cruise for 6 persons on the Duchess of Sooke value $500.00Bonus Prize can be used to increase profi ts for your organization by way of raffl e, auction or to reward your volunteers

    Cut this ad out and return to driverto be eligible for Bonus Prize Draw

    $$ FREE MONEY $$Bottle Drives!!!

    250-216-63152039 Idlemore , Sooke

    Meet your Realtorhomehhohohomomomwelcome Real Estate& PropertyManagement

    Mike Williams

    Nancy Vieira

    Stacey Scharf

    Brendan Herlihy

    #26716 WEST COAST ROAD *CEDAR GROVE CENTRE* 250-642-3240www.pembertonholmes.com [email protected]

    Sue DanielsManaging Broker

    Michael Dick

    Clayton Morris

    Alannah Brenan

    FOR

    RENT

    DEVELOPMENT POTENTIALSpacious home with water views. 4 bedrooms 1 bath. Large

    rec room with bar and wood stove. 19x17 garage/workshop. Close to schools and town center. On bus route. Call me today

    to see this great value!

    SUE DANIELS 250-642-3240

    WEST COAST LIVING AT ITS FINEST Breathtaking location on the Paci c Ocean. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms. Enjoy your ocean views from almost every room in the home. Stunning features throughout. 1.64 acres of TOTAL PRIVACY. One of a kind.

    MIKE WILLIAMS 250-642-3240

    FISHING CHARTER BUSINESS WITH BOAT AND ALL INVENTORY NEEDED TO RUN! Plus, Custom Log Home and Two Revenue Cottages and RV Sites located on 6 plus Riverfront Acres in Port Renfrew. $699,900. Turn Key Operation.

    NANCY VIEIRA 250-514-4750

    GREAT INVESTMENT OR FAMILY HOME PLUS 1 BEDROOM SUITE $399,000

    3 bedrooms, 2 baths PLUS 1 bedroom Suite. Hardwood oors, 9 Ceilings, Gourmet Kitchen. Level usable lot close to schools, bus & Sooke Centre.

    STACEY SCHARF 250-889-5994

    105-1924 MAPLE AVE$1600 MONTH PLUS UTILITIES

    Better than new townhouse with double garage. 3 bdrm plus lo . Master with full bath. SS appliances, stacking washer & dryer.

    www.staceyscharf.comSTACEY SCHARF PPTY MGR 250-889-5994

  • 8 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR8 www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    EDITORIAL Rod Sluggett PublisherPirjo Raits EditorThe Sooke News Mirror is published every Wednesday by Black Press Ltd. | 4-6631 Sooke Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0A3 | Phone: 250-642-5752 WEB: WWW.SOOKENEWSMIRROR.COM

    How to reach us:

    Phone 250-642-5752; fax 250-642-4767

    Rod Sluggett [email protected]

    Harla Eve [email protected]

    Pirjo Raits [email protected]

    [email protected]

    Rod SluggettJoan Gamache [email protected]

    [email protected]

    [email protected]

    [email protected]

    Harla Eve, [email protected] Sluggett

    General:

    Publisher:

    Office Manager:

    Reporter:

    Advertising:

    Circulation:

    Production Manager:

    Creative Services:

    Classifieds:

    Editor:

    Sooke made up of old and new faces

    Every Thanksgiving many of us reflect on what we were grateful for. This past weekend was likely full of turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and yams. A veritable cornucopia of over indulgence and feasting.

    We are grateful for being able to enjoy these dinners without having to wonder where the next meal is coming from. We are grateful to have our family and friends around us to help celebrate the harvest. We are grateful we have a harvest.

    In todays world where famine, war and disease is so commonplace, we are indeed fortunate that we are relatively safe here in Canada. But the world is changing and we are not as isolated as we once were. Our actions can have a ripple effect.

    We may not be able to change anything nationally or even provincially, but we can change things locally, thankfully. Out votes for local government are the closest to having some say in what happens.

    With the election gearing up, we are seeing new faces come forward. There will be a change in council and it is hoped that a few new councillors with different perspectives on Sooke will take their seats in the council chamber. There are the old Sookies and the new Sookies and somehow they are going to have to be able to work together for the sake of all of Sooke. Both the old and the new have their followers, but old loyalties shouldnt be a reason for casting a vote for an old Sookie. Each vote should be cast for the candidate who best serves the entire community with no conflict of interest.

    There doesnt need to be some kind of divide, each person on council should be there for the good of all of Sooke. Its not just the old boys network anymore, theres a whole new generation of Sookies who also call Sooke home.

    ANOTHER VIEW

    BC Views

    Three years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Com-mission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or shut er down.

    Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commis-sioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tlaamin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa.

    They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leav-ing behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-govern-ment. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shop-ping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now.

    All of these treaties were negoti-ated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere.

    The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commissions 22nd annual report. In it, former chief

    commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influ-ential voices, urging aboriginal com-munities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries.

    Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a man-date to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tlaamin waited five long years for Ottawas blessing after their treaty had been hammered out.

    This years landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recog-nizing Tsilhqotin Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the flurry of activity by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqotin chiefs 150 years ago.

    Pierre said this court ruling should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both finan-cial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.

    Thats the good news for B.C.s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province.

    Its also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqotin ruling is unique. Its unlikely to be repeated by most

    other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it.

    Heres the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotia-tions. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern trea-ties.

    Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke.

    Others are just spinning their wheels with no real hope of achiev-ing a treaty, Pierre said. The commis-sion is calling for an exit strategy for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity.

    There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest prod-ucts businesses as they move toward self-government.

    Federal and provincial govern-ments must recognize the suc-cesses, and the failures.

    Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twit-ter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]

    Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks

    OUR VIEW EDITORIAL CARTOON

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 9

    BAKERYBaked Fresh Daily

    BAKERY

    AssortedMacaroons

    ................................79Lemon Meringue

    Pie567g ...........................599199

    100%Whole Wheat

    Bread454g

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    Calabresse

    Buns6's ..............................229

    ea

    Plain

    Bagels6's ...............................329

    www.westernfoods.comSENIORS DAY THURSDAYS SAVE 10% ON MOST ITEMS

    Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974

    Your Community Food Store

    SOOKE6660 Sooke Road

    Open 7 Days a Week7:30 am to 10 pm

    We reserve the right to limit quantities

    AD PRICES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 15 THRU OCTOBER 21, 2014

    Go Greenuseuseuseuseuse

    WesternFoodsCloth Bags

    LANGFORD772 Goldstream Ave.Open 7 Days a Week7:30 am to 10 pm

    We reserve the right to limit quantities

    DELIHealthy Choices In Our

    DELI

    Sesmark

    Crackers................................. 349

    Homous

    100g .........................109

    Chicken Drumettes12's ............................649

    129/100g

    /100gea

    /100g

    /lb

    299Ocean Spray

    CranberryCocktail

    1.89LAll Varieties

    ea+dep

    Rogers

    GranulatedSugar10 kg

    999ea

    Boneless

    Pork ButtRoast 6.59/kg 299

    BAKERYBaked Fresh Daily

    BAKERYBAKERYBAKERYBAKERYCalabresse

    Buns

    Champs Jumbo

    White Mushrooms4.39/kg

    199/lb

    Honey Garlic or Regular

    Pepperoni.....................................129

    Sweet Bean

    Salad...................................119Pitted

    KalamataOlives...................................149

    ProvoloneCheese.................................249

    111112929292929292929292929/100g/100g169Regular or Garlic

    RoastBeef

    /100g/100g

    /100g

    /100g

    /100g

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 1110 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Come in Every Wednesday for our

    Secret Super Saver Specialsin all departments

    Fresh For Your FamilyStock Up Your Pantry

    5-A-Day for Optimum Health

    PRODUCEPRODUCEGROCERY SAVINGSGROCERY SAVINGSBUTCHERS BLOCKBUTCHERS BLOCK

    SEA ORGANIC CORNERTreats from the

    SEA

    B.C. Grown

    Fuji Apples

    59

    Sunkist

    Lemons

    2/400

    California

    Green or Red Leaf Lettuce

    89B.C. Grown

    Assorted Hard

    Squash

    69

    B.C. Grown

    Tri ColouredPeppers

    2/700

    B.C. Grown

    GreenCabbage

    49

    Cloverleaf

    SmokedMussels

    139

    Christie Oreo Cookies or

    Graham Crumbsor Wafers

    329E.D. Smith

    Mincemeat700 mL

    449

    Crosby

    Molasses

    Ocean Jewel

    CookedShrimp

    Grimm's

    Smokies 4 Varieties

    450g Pillow Pack ..............599Harvest Thick or Applewood

    Bacon

    500g, .....................................999

    Bassili's

    3 Cheese or BeefLasagna1.5 kg ....................................829

    Bassili's

    4 Cheese or BeefLasagna2.27 kg .............................1229

    ea

    Champs Jumbo

    White Mushrooms4.39/kg

    SunRypePure or Blended

    Juice

    4/500

    ea

    ea

    All VarietiesVarious Weights

    900 mLAll Varieties

    419999 /lb

    Fresh

    Pork Butt Steak6.79/kg ..............................307

    Boneless, Stuffed

    Pork ButtRoasts6.59/kg ..................................299

    Lays XXL

    PotatoChips

    Ragu

    PastaSauce

    2/3003/800

    Kraft

    BBQSauce

    219455 mLAll Varieties

    All Varieties

    Fresh

    GroundPork5.89/kg ..................................267

    Regular or Sweet & Sour

    Pork Side Ribs6.81/kg ....................................309

    Boneless

    Pork ButtRoast 6.59/kg 299

    4/500

    169Fresh Grey CodFillets

    188

    B.C. Grown

    BulkBeets

    79

    199

    Silver Hills

    16 GrainBread615g ..........................299

    Jello

    Jelly Powders

    85g All Varieties .........69Shake N Bake

    CoatingMix113-192g All Varieties

    2/400Realemon

    Juice

    945 mL ......................229Jonny Cat

    Scoop CatLitter4 kg .............................389

    Clorox

    Liquid Bleach

    1.89L ...........................229Kellogg's

    All Bran FlakesCereal 670g ...........................389

    Lumberjack White, Flax orWheatberryBread680g .....................

    2/400Dempster'sCanadian RyeBread680g ...........................279

    Red Oval

    Stoned WheatThins300g All Varieties ..

    2/500

    Cascade Recycled

    Facial Tissue

    130's ........................89Ichiban

    Soup Noodles

    100g All Varieties ......69

    Post Sugar Crisp orHoneycombCereal365-400g ..............

    2/600White Swan Double Roll

    BathroomTissue12's .............................499

    China LilySoya Sauce483 mL ......................229

    Fancy Feast

    Cat FoodAll Varieties

    85g .........................69GladSandwich Bags

    100's ...........................119

    ea

    Rogers Oat Flakes or

    PorridgeOats1 kg .............................279

    Uncle Tom's long Grain

    White Rice

    2 kg .............................349

    Organic Red or Yellow

    Onions

    Lipton

    Onion Soup Mix

    4's 113g .......................229

    Daltons

    Glace Mix450g ............................349Daltons

    CitrusPeel100g .............................159Bakers

    ChocolateChips300g ............................279

    ea

    /lb

    Daltons

    Red MaraschinoCherries

    349ea

    1.30/kg

    Red SeedlessGrapes4.71/kg .................................189

    LargeAsparagus8.80/kg ....................................399

    Rogers

    All PurposeFlour

    +depea

    300 mL

    Beneful Healthy Radiance

    Dog Food

    1.8 kg .........................599

    07Boneless, StuffedFamily

    Pack

    79910 kg

    Australian

    /lb /lb

    675g3 Varieties

    Dole Pure or Blended

    PineappleJuice2/300

    ea

    /lb

    /lb

    2/500

    /lb /lb

    Unico Beans or

    ChickPeas

    4/500

    ea

    ea

    /100g

    1.52/kg2 lb Bag 1.08/kg

    340g31-40Count

    /lb

    85g

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    Previously Frozen

    CanadianScallops

    2/400

    299Rogers

    GranulatedSugar10 kg

    BULKFOODS Gummi

    Worms.............................69/100g Sun owerSeeds 3 Varieties ................59/100gScotch Mints ......69/100g Sierra MountainTrail Mix ........................89/100g

    999Ocean Spray

    CranberryCocktail

    California

    5 oz

    1.89LAll Varieties

    675g675g675g675g

    1LAll Varieties

    ea

    255gAll Varieties

    Eagle Brand

    CondensedMilk

    349

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    375 mL

    540 mLAll Varieties

    ea

    1.89LAll Varieties

    1.89L

    640 mLAll Varieties

    ea

    ea

    /lb

    /lb

    ea

    /100g

    1.74/kg

    /lb

    Earthbound Farms Organic

    Herb Blend

    2/600

    ea

    +dep ea

    Quaker Mini

    Rice Cakes100g

    99All Varieties

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    B.C. Grown

    Fuji Apples

    NEW CROP

    /lb

    1lb bag

    ea

    3 lb bag

    ea+dep

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 1110 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Come in Every Wednesday for our

    Secret Super Saver Specialsin all departments

    Fresh For Your FamilyStock Up Your Pantry

    5-A-Day for Optimum Health

    PRODUCEPRODUCEGROCERY SAVINGSGROCERY SAVINGSBUTCHERS BLOCKBUTCHERS BLOCK

    SEA ORGANIC CORNERTreats from the

    SEA

    B.C. Grown

    Fuji Apples

    59

    Sunkist

    Lemons

    2/400

    California

    Green or Red Leaf Lettuce

    89B.C. Grown

    Assorted Hard

    Squash

    69

    B.C. Grown

    Tri ColouredPeppers

    2/700

    B.C. Grown

    GreenCabbage

    49

    Cloverleaf

    SmokedMussels

    139

    Christie Oreo Cookies or

    Graham Crumbsor Wafers

    329E.D. Smith

    Mincemeat700 mL

    449

    Crosby

    Molasses

    Ocean Jewel

    CookedShrimp

    Grimm's

    Smokies 4 Varieties

    450g Pillow Pack ..............599Harvest Thick or Applewood

    Bacon

    500g, .....................................999

    Bassili's

    3 Cheese or BeefLasagna1.5 kg ....................................829

    Bassili's

    4 Cheese or BeefLasagna2.27 kg .............................1229

    ea

    Champs Jumbo

    White Mushrooms4.39/kg

    SunRypePure or Blended

    Juice

    4/500

    ea

    ea

    All VarietiesVarious Weights

    900 mLAll Varieties

    419999 /lb

    Fresh

    Pork Butt Steak6.79/kg ..............................307

    Boneless, Stuffed

    Pork ButtRoasts6.59/kg ..................................299

    Lays XXL

    PotatoChips

    Ragu

    PastaSauce

    2/3003/800

    Kraft

    BBQSauce

    219455 mLAll Varieties

    All Varieties

    Fresh

    GroundPork5.89/kg ..................................267

    Regular or Sweet & Sour

    Pork Side Ribs6.81/kg ....................................309

    Boneless

    Pork ButtRoast 6.59/kg 299

    4/500

    169Fresh Grey CodFillets

    188

    B.C. Grown

    BulkBeets

    79

    199

    Silver Hills

    16 GrainBread615g ..........................299

    Jello

    Jelly Powders

    85g All Varieties .........69Shake N Bake

    CoatingMix113-192g All Varieties

    2/400Realemon

    Juice

    945 mL ......................229Jonny Cat

    Scoop CatLitter4 kg .............................389

    Clorox

    Liquid Bleach

    1.89L ...........................229Kellogg's

    All Bran FlakesCereal 670g ...........................389

    Lumberjack White, Flax orWheatberryBread680g .....................

    2/400Dempster'sCanadian RyeBread680g ...........................279

    Red Oval

    Stoned WheatThins300g All Varieties ..

    2/500

    Cascade Recycled

    Facial Tissue

    130's ........................89Ichiban

    Soup Noodles

    100g All Varieties ......69

    Post Sugar Crisp orHoneycombCereal365-400g ..............

    2/600White Swan Double Roll

    BathroomTissue12's .............................499

    China LilySoya Sauce483 mL ......................229

    Fancy Feast

    Cat FoodAll Varieties

    85g .........................69GladSandwich Bags

    100's ...........................119

    ea

    Rogers Oat Flakes or

    PorridgeOats1 kg .............................279

    Uncle Tom's long Grain

    White Rice

    2 kg .............................349

    Organic Red or Yellow

    Onions

    Lipton

    Onion Soup Mix

    4's 113g .......................229

    Daltons

    Glace Mix450g ............................349Daltons

    CitrusPeel100g .............................159Bakers

    ChocolateChips300g ............................279

    ea

    /lb

    Daltons

    Red MaraschinoCherries

    349ea

    1.30/kg

    Red SeedlessGrapes4.71/kg .................................189

    LargeAsparagus8.80/kg ....................................399

    Rogers

    All PurposeFlour

    +depea

    300 mL

    Beneful Healthy Radiance

    Dog Food

    1.8 kg .........................599

    07Boneless, StuffedFamily

    Pack

    79910 kg

    Australian

    /lb /lb

    675g3 Varieties

    Dole Pure or Blended

    PineappleJuice2/300

    ea

    /lb

    /lb

    2/500

    /lb /lb

    Unico Beans or

    ChickPeas

    4/500

    ea

    ea

    /100g

    1.52/kg2 lb Bag 1.08/kg

    340g31-40Count

    /lb

    85g

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    Previously Frozen

    CanadianScallops

    2/400

    299Rogers

    GranulatedSugar10 kg

    BULKFOODS Gummi

    Worms.............................69/100g Sun owerSeeds 3 Varieties ................59/100gScotch Mints ......69/100g Sierra MountainTrail Mix ........................89/100g

    999Ocean Spray

    CranberryCocktail

    California

    5 oz

    1.89LAll Varieties

    675g675g675g675g

    1LAll Varieties

    ea

    255gAll Varieties

    Eagle Brand

    CondensedMilk

    349

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    375 mL

    540 mLAll Varieties

    ea

    1.89LAll Varieties

    1.89L

    640 mLAll Varieties

    ea

    ea

    /lb

    /lb

    ea

    /100g

    1.74/kg

    /lb

    Earthbound Farms Organic

    Herb Blend

    2/600

    ea

    +dep ea

    Quaker Mini

    Rice Cakes100g

    99All Varieties

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    ea

    B.C. Grown

    Fuji Apples

    NEW CROP

    /lb

    1lb bag

    ea

    3 lb bag

    ea+dep

  • 12 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Your Community Food Store

    DAIRYRemember Your Calcium

    DAIRY

    AD PRICES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 15 THRU 21, 2014

    SOOKE6660 Sooke Road

    Open 7 Days a Week7:30 am to 10:00 pm

    We reserve the right to limit quantities

    Locally owned and operated since 1974LANGFORD

    772 Goldstream Ave.Open 7 Days a Week7:30 am to 10:00 pm

    We reserve the right to limit quantities

    For Your Healthy Lifestyle

    NATURAL FOODSNATURAL FOODS

    Island Farms

    Buttermilk

    1L ...............................199Kraft

    Cheese Shreds340g All Varieties ........649

    Level Ground Fair Trade

    Coffee

    300g All Varieties ......699Annie'sMacaroni & Cheese Meals170g ........................169

    Real BrewNaturalSodas355 mL All Varieties 89AkavaCoffeeSubstitute250g .........................429C20CoconutWater520 mL .............

    2/300

    Olympic

    OrganicYogurt650g All Varieties

    2/700ea

    ea

    ea

    Island Farms

    18% Table Cream1 L .................................

    2/700

    Level GroundPanelaSugar2 kg ........................999

    eaea

    Island Farms

    Butter454g

    279FROZENFROZENQuality and Convenience Welch's Concord or White

    GrapeJuice341 mL ....................99Bassili

    QuickieEntres250g All Varieties ....99

    Island Farms All VarietiesCountry Creamor DenaliIce Cream1.65 L ................

    2/800ea

    Siwin

    Potstickers orDumplings454-500g All Varieties .399ea

    ea

    ea

    Caboo Bamboo SugercaneBathroomTissue12's .........................699Canada Ice eldSpring Water1.5L ...................... 79Ak MakSesameCrackers118g ........................229

    ORGANICQuality and Convenience

    Camino Organic

    Chocolate Bars100g All Varieties .......................................................299Bremner's Organic

    Frozen Fruit300g All Varieties ......................................................299

    ea

    ea

    ea

    GT's Organic

    Kambucha Drink480 mL All Varieties .........................................

    2/500Coconut Bliss Organic

    Frozen Dessert473 mL All Varieties ...................................................499

    Crofter' Organic

    Fruit Spreads235 mL All Varieties ..................................................269

    GLUTEN FREEOPTIONS

    NATURALFROZEN

    ea

    eaea

    ea

    ea

    eaea

    ea

    ea+dep

    McCain

    InternationalPizzas465-854gAll Varieties

    ZeviaStevia Sweetened

    Sodas355 mLAll Varieties

    369

    Alexia'sSweet Potato or Waf e

    Fries

    567g ......349

    Amy's Kitchen

    Pot PiesAll Varieties

    213g .......329

    ButterButter

    2/2/2/700000000569

    59ea+dep

    ea+dep

    ea+dep

    Catelli

    Gluten FreePastas3 Varieties

    340g ..........

    2/500

    ea

    Van's

    Gluten FreeWaf es

    255g ....................279

    ea

    ea

    Melt Organic

    Buttery SpreadAll Varieties368g

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 13SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 13

    The last on Flea Beach

    The saga of the Flea Beach trees.

    The Sheringham Lighthouse Preserva-tion Society had noth-ing to do with the removal of trees mali-ciously damaged within the last two years on a property adjacent to Flea Beach.

    The Ministry of Transportation, the Lighthouse Society and neighbors were con-tacted recently by me to inform them that a certified arborist would be checking and remov-ing damaged trees on the adjacent property owners own land.

    A number of trees maliciously damaged on Flea Beach, before the Lighthouse Society obtained a lease from MOT, are a problem for the adjacent prop-erty owner. Last win-ter a tree, which had been cut one-quarter of the way through and ringed, did come down on their house, causing their insurance com-pany to install a secu-rity camera on the side of the house,

    Ray CrayShirley

    Minor bylaw amendment request

    To Sooke council c/o Sooke News Mirror.

    Further to my ini-tial application to con-struct a small garden shed towards the rear of my property, I feel a few minor amend-ments and variances

    are required to allow this vision to grow to its full potential.

    After borrowing Field of Dreams from the local library, I realize that the initial sche-matic was overly mod-est. The shed has now been superseded by an 8-story condominium/hotel/yurt project ten-tatively being marketed as Silver Mariners Pres-tige Village Spray IV.

    The building itself will be primarily con-structed from locally-gathered twigs and straw, although the spa and bistro will feature a design based on mar-

    ble and diamonds.I realize that although

    this development will aid the municipality in terms of creating hun-dreds of well-paid jobs into the next millen-nium, there is a need to put something back into the community.

    For this reason, should you approve the application, I prom-ise to add a new library and community centre together with a fully-equipped 50-bed hos-pital. If this does not suffice, you should be aware that I am engaged in preliminary discussions with both a

    film studio and a ferry service. And did I men-tion a hanging-garden in the style of ancient Babylon?

    At this stage, I feel I must be honest with you and confess that we only have parking spaces for three cars and will obviously require some flexibil-ity from council. How-ever, I have observed that there seems to be plenty of unused space in the middle of Sooke Road and with just a few cans of paint, we could create a third lane (yes, it will be a bit narrow) dedicated exclusively

    to parking. I await your approval comfortable amid a long history of precedent.

    Yours in promises,Clive Jones

    Sooke

    but We asked: Do you think we should build a new multi-use community centre or renovate the community hall?

    Its probably cheaper to build a new one but I dont know the

    condition of the community hall... but then it might be

    cheaper to renovate.

    Tom MizeraSooke

    I think we would be better to renovate the community hall. The funding probably isnt there for a new building, if it was that would

    be great.

    Robert MartinSooke

    I'm sentimental and I love the community hall. I understand

    there are parking issues. I love that community hall, it typifies

    Sooke.

    Gail NashSooke

    I think they should renovate the community hall. Whats a few

    more dollars?

    David SellOtter Point

    letters

    Deliver by mail or hand to our office, or e-mail [email protected] newsmirror.com

    Letters should be 300 words or less, and we may edit for length, tone and accuracy. Please include contact information.

    LettersContd on page 14

    LOOK INSIDEIslands Homes.ca

    LOOK INSIDEIslands Homes.caLOOK INSIDEIslands Homes.ca

    LOOKIN todays

    paper

    Sooke Real Estate

    Your Sooke Specialist

    Steps To Beach - $37,000

    Well-kept home in a waterfront

    Park. Drywall throughout,

    woodstove in Living Room,

    Garden Shed and more. Drive by

    46-1959 Kaltasin Road or call

    Michael for a private viewing.

    Theres more onlinewww.sookenewsmirror.com

  • 14 www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Community hall works

    Thank you to Dick Momsen in regard to a seniors centre. We do have all that is needed in our community hall. If you want a seniors lounge that can be used every day, move into Ayre Manor or another facility that has its own meeting room.

    The community hall from when it was built serves many groups for which we should be thankful.

    We seniors do not expect to be catered to just because we are seniors. Young peo-ple know how to share, so lets learn from them.

    Martha MooreSooke

    Join the board

    In response to Dick Momsens letter of Oct 8 in the Sooke News Mirror:

    Sooke Seniors Drop in Center will be hold-ing its AGM on Dec. 11, 2014 in the dining room of the Community Hall.

    We need to fill six director positions at that time.

    I invite Mr. Mom-sen to consider joining the executive as a new director to experience first hand the chal-lenges, and long volun-teer hours of hard work put in by very dedicated seniors to improve the quality of life of as many seniors as we can. He may then know of what he speaks.

    Carol PinalskiPresident

    SSDIC

    Silver Spray

    issuesIn my humble opin-

    ion, Gail Hall is mis-taken on the issues that she raised.

    First, a private resi-dence club can be any club of private residences, unless and until it becomes a defined term with a specific definition to the contrary.

    Second, the over-whelming majority of cottages contain two or even three separate suites, and are not lim-ited to single families.

    Third, in many cases separate owners pur-chase individual floors, so we often have two or three owners who each own a half or third of a cottage, which is a frac-tion of the building.

    And fourth, these cottage suites are all part of the lodge and can be rented out on an overnight basis.

    These lodge cot-tages and yacht suites are zoned much differ-ently than single-family home neighbourhoods which typically pro-hibit short-term rental.

    Michael ThorntonSilver Spray

    Keep cats at home

    Whether it is the 12 awol cows in East Sooke or the black cat hit on Church Road, the letter writers did what they could to intervene. The issue is more than the taking of initiative to deal with the animals at risk. All 13 munici-palities from Sooke to North Saanich are con-tracted with CRD Ani-mal Control to deal with any animal unlawfully

    running at large Sec-tion 24b of bylaw as it relates to Sooke. In other words cats must be on the property of their owners.

    As a society we seem to have been condi-tioned to deal with the problems of house cats coming and going at will. Some of the prob-lems created by people letting their pets/cats go around the neigh-borhood are: feces in other peoples gar-dens and yards posing health risks to children and pregnant women; an average kill of 100 birds a year each, early morning cat fights trig-gering early wake ups and dogs barking in response.

    On a personal level this has resulted in me

    being unable to use one-quarter of my back-yard as the smell does not go away and hav-ing to garbage outdoor pillows which were not cleanable.

    While the choice to get a cat sometimes relates to deterring mice, all the more rea-son to keep the cat at home. The good news is that there is invisible fencing for cats now. I hope our CRD will get busy educating before fines and impound-ing occurs but its time for cat owners to be responsible and stop being oblivious to the damage their cats do.

    If you love your cat why would you not want to double its life-time and keep it safe and be a good neigh-bour.

    Carmen NeumannSooke

    14 Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Contd from page 13 letters

    FELT SOLIDS & PRINTS All stock by metre

    HALLOWEEN SAVINGSPRICES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 1 - 22, 2014

    (exclusions apply to Promotional, Clearance, Special Purchase, Signature Styles & Yarn products)

    All Prices here Exclusive to Fabricland Sewing Club MembersMEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED FOR DISCOUNTS

    PATTERNS $500ea

    THREAD 100% Polyester 100M SpoolsBUY ONEGET ONE FREE

    60%OFFREGPRICENEON FABRIC COLLECTION

    Includes Broadcloth, Sheeting, Craft Netting, Tulles, Chenille & More

    $400 mHALLOWEEN SATIN SOLIDS & PRINTS100% Polyester 150cm Reg. $12.00/mHALLOWEEN PARTY FAVOURS 147cm Glitter mesh, organza, sequins Reg. $10 -12/m

    Oct14 -Halloween Savings #2 - Insert usual basebar at bottom Ad Size 4.33 X 7.142 Group 1SEE INSERTION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION DATE

    Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am - 9:00 pmSat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun and Holidays 11:00 am - 5 pm

    3170 TILLICUM ROAD, VICTORIALOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE

    ACROSS FROM PEARKES REC. CENTRE 250-475-7501

    www.fabriclandwest.com | customer service # 1-855-554-4840

    GREATER VICTORIAPhone 250 652 3212

    MALAHAT TO DUNCANPhone 250 597 0026

    peninsulaco-op.com

    Capital Regional District

    Comments on agenda items can be submitted before noon on the day of the meeting by mail to the Capital Regional District (CRD), Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning, 3 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1, by email to [email protected] or be submitted at the meeting.Due to advertising deadline, other items may be included on the agendas. For confirmation or for further information, please email [email protected] or call 250.642.1500.Visit the JdF E.A. website: www.crd.bc.ca/jdf

    Date: October 20, 2014Time: 7:00pmPlace: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building 3 7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC1. Rezoning Application a) Z-02-14 - Lot A, Section 51, Otter District, Plan VIP89485 (4039 Otter Point Road Ireland)2. Proposed Bylaw a) Bylaw No. 3973, Juan De Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 122, 2014

    Notice ofOtter Point Advisory Planning Commission Meeting

    2205 Otter Point Road, SookePhone: 250-642-1634

    Fax: 250-642-0541email: [email protected]

    website: www.sooke.ca

    This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to confirm meetings.

    Council meeting agendas may be viewed at www.sooke.ca

    Mayors Public Advisory PanelsThe public is invited to attend the Mayors Public Advisory Panel meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room:

    - Economic Development - 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm

    - Arts and Beautification - 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm

    Upcoming Public Meetings No Meetings Scheduled

    Whats NewThe District of Sooke website at

    www.sooke.ca has information about your community including:

    2014 Local Government Election

    www.sookenewsmirror.com

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, OctOber 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com 15Sooke News Mirror Wed, Oct 15, 2014 www.sookenewsmirror.com A15

    COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

    COMING EVENTS

    INDOOR MARKET, Oct 19, Community Hall. Garage Sale: Home businesses, Crafts and more. Free Admission. Tables $15. Chantal 250-857-1602TIRED OF The same old Hol-lywood Schlock? Rent Aware-ness Film Night documentar-ies $3, Video To Go. Film list:awarenessfi lmnight.ca

    WOMENS HORMONES UNRAVELED

    Workshop with Jo Phillips Reg. Nutritional Consultant & Glyse Clarkson Reg. Her-

    balist.Oct. 24, 7-9:30 pm, Ahimsa @ Hope Centre, $25, pre-register [email protected]

    mail.com250-642-9642 or

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION

    Advertise in the 2015 - 2017

    BC FreshwaterFishing Regulations

    SynopsisPlease call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: [email protected]

    CONTACT LOAN Cupboard call 250-389-4607. Need a ride? Call 250-389-4661.DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profi t organization com-mitted to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2014 BBB Ac-credited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper web-site at

    www.blackpress.ca.You can also go to

    http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB

    Accredited Business DirectorySOOKE CRISIS & Referral Centre, 2043 Church Rd. Open 10am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 250-642-0215.SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, 1585 ONeill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184.TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle De-pot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.

    URGENTSOOKE MEALS ON

    WHEELSNeeds Cooks and Kitchen help. You will work 1 1/2-2

    hours twice a month, assisting a crew chief

    in the kitchen. Please call Alma 250-642-2184

    COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

    INFORMATION

    PERSONALS

    MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

    TRAVEL

    TIMESHARE

    CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Pay-ments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Con-sultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

    CHILDREN

    WCHILDCARE ANTED

    CHILD CARE NEEDED in my home, Mondays & Fridays be-fore & after school for 9 year old. Refs. and drivers licence reqd. 250-664-6672.

    AUTOMOTIVE

    PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/in-dustrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected]

    SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy ex-panding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fi ll the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Techni-cians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices consid-ered. Apply in person or by writing to: Browns Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., West-lock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-349-5566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or [email protected]

    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

    GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

    EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

    APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

    Certifi ed Home Study

    Course Jobs

    RegisteredAcross Canada Gov. Certifi ed

    35 Years of Success!www.RMTI.ca

    HELP WANTED

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

    Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires

    immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a minimum of fi ve-

    years automotive management experience

    including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time

    position which includes competitive wages and full

    benefi t package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru

    4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino

    [email protected]: 250-542-1778

    MEDICAL/DENTAL

    MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONis an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

    PERSONAL SERVICES

    HEALTH PRODUCTS

    PAINS & ACHES? Arthritis, Rheumatism, Joints/Muscles. Try +Arthri-Plus. Canadian made all natural topical spray pain reliever- non sticky pleas-ant scent. Now at Walmart. www.getarthriplus.com. 1-855-597-8240.

    ESTHETIC SERVICES

    TAKE 10NAIL STUDIO NAIL STUDIO

    Gel NailsAcrylic NailsGel Polish

    Natural Nail CareEar & Nose PiercingTanning & Waxing

    250-642-0550Gift Certi cates Available

    PERSONAL SERVICES

    ESTHETIC SERVICES

    FINANCIAL SERVICES

    ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

    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

    TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We dont rely on credit, age or income.

    Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

    604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

    INSURANCE

    HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

    BUSINESS SERVICES

    CLEANING SERVICES

    SOOKE HOUSECLEANINGService. Flat rate $75 for 3 hrs. After 3 hrs $20/hr. Will bring cleaning supplies and great customer service. Call Jenna 250-634-1269.

    COMPUTER SERVICES

    DRYWALL

    GYPSUM G Squared Drywall R e s i d e n t i a l / C o m m e r c i a l Phone: 250-882-2180 Email: t im .go [email protected] ywa l l . ca Website: www.g2drywall.ca

    GARDENING

    CERTIFIED HORTICULTURIST

    KEVIN

    250-642-6693

    ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPINGThe Islands Best

    Get your yard ready for Xmas!

    778-678-2524www.elitegardemaintenance.ca

    HAULING AND SALVAGE

    EDS 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

    FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

    HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

    HOME IMPROVEMENTS

    BRADS HOME CAREQuality with competitive

    prices for all your home needs.

    *Installation and repairs of decks, fences

    *Minor plumbing and electric

    Ticketed in municipal water, sewer w/exp in carpentry & an eye for curb appeal.Senior & new referral discount.

    One call does it all.778-679-4724