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On April 8, Sooke Writers’ Collective held their annual writing contest for students at Edward Milne ommu-nity school. Writing “live” over a period of roughly two hours and using a list of prompts for inspiration, the stu-dents wrote stories or poems. The judges were several members of Sooke Writers’ Col-lective. Our thanks to EMCS teacher Mrs. Zanardo for her contin-ued support of the con-test and her students.

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ganne Orchard for “April.”

Junior 1st place: Kara Lebold for “Revenge Is Not Always Sweet.”

Junior 2nd place: Jessica Thompson for “Fading Thoughts.”

Senior 1st place: Makayla Scharf for “Curiosity Killed the Cat.”

Senior 2nd place: Heidi Anderson for “Bread of Scarbor-ough.”

You can read the winning stories and more stories, memoirs, poetry and non-fiction by 14 collective mem-bers in Words & Imagin-ings – Sooke Writers’ Col-lective Anthology Two due out the end of May.

Proceeds of sales go to future EMCS student writing contests, a 2016 anthology and future writing events in the community. More infor-mation can be found at sookewriters.com .

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has worked to create a strong network of groups serving Sooke Region, from Beecher Bay to Port Renfrew, promoting health and wellness. Many indi-viduals participate by volunteering their time and have made a ben-eficial impact across dimensions of health and social care in our region. Members include local family

physicians, social ser-vice agencies, Island Health representatives, other regional agen-cies, local government and most importantly community members, who seek to improve upon their own health and wellbeing.

CHI has a superb track record of achieve-ments serving the com-munity, such as the development of Sooke

Youth Council, forma-tion of Sooke Region Volunteer Centre, pub-lication of a commu-nity needs assessment and far-reaching public awareness of health-related community matters.

Sooke Region CHI invites community members to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sooke Child,

Youth and Family Cen-tre (the CASA building), 6672 Wadams Way. All are welcome to hear about this grassroots initiative to improve health and wellbeing for us all. Refreshments will be served.

CHI is looking for new board members for their Board of Direc-tors. For further infor-mation about Sooke Region CHI, its AGM, or learning more about exciting opportunities with its Board, please contact the coordina-tor, Christine Bossi, at [email protected] or call 250-858-3458.

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All the Time in the World is showing tonight at Awareness Film Night at EMCS, 7 p.m. This is the final film for the season. Films from the Aware-ness Film Night library can be rented at the Sea of Bloom on Otter Point Road.

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Marina proposal causes stir in Port RenfrewOctavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

“Come gather ‘round people, wherever you roam, and admit that the waters around you have grown...” - Bob Dylan’s words in Times Are A-Changin’ paint a stark contrast to a recent community meeting in Port Renfrew in regards to some potentially-major changes to its waterfront.

One of the biggest is a proposed expansion by Pacific Gateway Marina of a year-round 150-boat marina located near the mouth of the San Juan river - which is due to replace the sea-sonal 55-boat marina that currently oper-ates in the area under a temporary three-year licence. If approved however, the existing breakwater would be extended by 150 ft, and include construction of a new breakwater wall on the other side to cre-ate an enclosure.

But the new marina project has raised some serious concerns with local residents and the Pacheedaht First Nations due to its proximity to the San Juan river entrance and its location — which, according to Pacheed-aht Chief Arliss Daniels, would otherwise sit on top of a vital fish-ing area where coho salmon sit year-round to adjust to the salin-ity of the water before

migrating up the river. The same location

also happens to be an old log dump actively used to process logs for marine transport dur-ing the 1930s and the Second World War.

“The rivers are the arteries of our nation, they are our fishing grounds,” said Daniels, adding that this fish-ing spot has been a source of food for the Pacheedaht from the very beginning. She also pointed out that added sedimentation from the marina’s pres-ence would completely eliminate the cohos’ traditional resting spots. “We’ve been try-ing for years and years throughout genera-tions to keep our fish coming back and they do come back because of the rivers.”

The new marina, which is reportedly built for a 200-year storm period accord-ing to PGM, is set to include several parking lots as well as added facilities such as wash-rooms, a proposed heli-pad, a fish processing plant and fuel storage tanks.

According to Daniels however, the required rock blasting across the shoreline to accommo-date all this would be even more destructive to numerous centuries-old First Nations burial caves, which remain sacred for the Pacheed-aht to this day.

“We’re fighting for our aboriginal rights to pro-tect our river and our burial caves; there are other burial caves out there that have been already destroyed,” she said. “We want healthy fish, not contaminated, and we want to keep our burial caves.”

Other Port Renfrew residents present at the meeting voiced concerns over their view being potentially blocked by the mari-na’s breakwater walls, as well as the mari-na’s ability to protect its boats against the region’s unpredictable and at times ferocious

weather patterns. A concern which,

ironically, brought up the initial idea of expanding local moor-age capability by way of a bigger marina, noted Andrew Purdey, CEO of Ruskin Construc-tion and the developer of the Pacific Gateway Marina. Purdey, who was the lead developer

behind the Mill Bay marina, said this would provide a “safe haven” for ships trying to ward off rough seas and that the new marina’s 0.8 per cent footprint over the area will not disrupt the passage of the fish.

“The sedimenta-tion, the ponding of the coho, we’ve done exhaustive reports on

all that information to the extent that we’ve had them done two or three times. I wouldn’t be proposing a marina if we didn’t have cer-tainty that it meets all these concerns about the environment,” he said, adding that PGM will work with the Pacheedaht to isolate or protect the sacred burial caves in the pro-cess of the marina’s construction.

“I have no desire to come here to invest and build this and have an enemy across the river, I’m not into that, it just isn’t worth it for me,” he said. “I built

a house here, plan to spend the next 25 years of my life here. This is not just come in, invest and move.”

That investment how-ever, remains in limbo — while PGM owns the foreshore lease on its current marina (which allows it to operate sea-sonally under a three-year temporary per-mit) it has but one per-mit to expand, which is currently pending approval from the Min-istry of Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations, who have the responsibility of issuing the water lot lease.

This complicates matters further, as there are multiple lev-els of government implicated in order to give PGM the green light for development: federal, provincial, and last, municipal; a fac-tor which, Juan de Fuca Director Mike Hicks says has become mixed up in the community.

“PGM applied for an operating permit for the current 50-boat marina, in an area which is part zoned for private moorage and is part of the OCP (Official Com-munity Plan),” Hicks said, adding the Capital Regional District (CRD) granted PGM the three-year temporary permit (which expires at the end of next summer) to operate the small

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Jerry Peyton, Pacheedaht Chief Arliss Daniels and Councillor Tracy Charlie look towards the spot where the new 150-boat Pacific Gateway Marina is proposed to go.

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Sooke roundabout coming soonOctavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror

When news of a roundabout in the heart of Sooke first reached public ears, there was some con-cern; logging trucks in tight bends, pedestrian crossways, accessibil-ity to and from neigh-bouring businesses and so on — but unlike a second Sooke River Bridge, which remains a phantom in a pile of engineering schemat-ics, the roundabout is happening — and it is safer than you’d think.

But don’t take our word for it; the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) - who is managing the project - says the round-about will curb the risk of accidents and is the most cost-efficient solu-tion to date in terms of slowing down the speed of vehicles pass-ing through town as well as increasing the flow of traffic.

The roundabout will be between Sooke Road (Highway 14), Brownsey Boulevard and the main entrance to the Evergreen Shop-ping Centre.

So where are they at right now in that pro-cess? Well, the tender document has been issued in concurrence with the District of Sooke, and it is esti-mated at this point that work will begin in July 2015, albeit once a contractor has been selected for the job. Completion time is pro-jected around Septem-ber/early-October 2015, though at this point the District will not know the full schedule until the tender documents are received and MOTI gives it the green light.

Although the Dis-trict has budgeted $1,000,000 for the roundabout, Mayor Maja Tait said the dis-

trict will have a better idea of the roundabout costs once the tender closes in early May 2015 and the bids are reviewed.

The central round-about is, however, still happening one way or another this summer - an achievement which brings a sense of relief for Tait, who said she’s both excited and anx-ious about the project finally coming to frui-tion.

“Council has been working on the creation of a vibrant town cen-tre for many years now, so it’s exciting to finally see the plans turn into reality,” she said. “I real-ize that construction has its impact on busi-nesses, residents and visitors, but we have an excellent project man-agement team in place so I’m optimistic about the outcome.”

In terms of the dis-trict preparing resi-dents for construc-tion of the roundabout in the centre of town, Tait said the district will collaborate with MOTI’s experience with construction and traffic management in urban areas to ensure the public is kept in the loop — pun intended.

“MOTI will be work-ing with us to ensure the appropriate messaging is issued at the appro-

priate times to keep the residents abreast of any changes,” she said. “The recently con-structed Wadams Way will provide an alter-nate route during con-struction from Church Road to Otter Point Road.”

Tait added that proj-ect signs will be placed at both ends of the roundabout site that will show the contrac-tor and the construc-tion period as well as provide the project contact information.

“The contractor will provide a Traffic Man-agement Plan that will be approved by the Ministry of Transpor-tation and Infrastruc-ture and the District of Sooke which will address potential lane closures and alternate routes,” she said.

Since the roundabout will encompass several entrances/exits of sur-rounding businesses, some residents are con-cerned they may be cut off in order to accom-modate it - but as Tait points out, that simply is not the case.

“It is a require-ment in the tender that the accesses to the business need to be maintained dur-ing construction,” she said. “This is typical for road projects.”

As such, construc-

tion of the roundabout will include access points to 6660 Sooke Road (Evergreen) and 6649 Brownsey Blvd - complete with pedes-trian sidewalks around the rim of the circle, not in it, as often miscon-ceived.

In terms of design, this is no Arc de Tri-omphe; and while the roundabout will have a small decorative “island” of sorts in its middle section, the circle around it will be a slightly-elevated curb, allowing log-ging trucks, as well as other lengthy vehicles to drive through with-out risk to themselves or other motorists — in addition, this will act as a built-in speed bump for such vehicles.

An improved east-bound BC Transit bus pullout, west of the roundabout, will also be included, as well as resurfacing Highway 14 between Otter Point and Church Roads, and asphalt widening up to a new curb and gutter.

Following her visit to Lake Cowichan to meet with local Mayor Ross Forrest and Coun-cillor Bob Day back in January, Council-lor Brenda Parkinson says the roundabout design (which is essen-tially identical to the one Sooke will have

installed) works - and works well.

“They have 200 log-ging trucks going through their town daily and there is not a problem with the trucks flowing with the traf-fic around the round-about,” Parkinson said. “Everyone uses it cor-rectly and they say it is the best thing that has happened. Everyone appears to be pleased with it.”

Interestingly, a Lake Cowichan resident took some aerial footage of the roundabout (fast-forward to 1:14 minutes in the video) - go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN8fE6v-lTM&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop to get an idea of what the one in Sooke may look like.

The District’s web-site (Ongoing Projects – Highway 14 Improve-ments) provides updates on this project as well as answers to frequently asked ques-tions. As well, the web-site has a link (http://sooke.ca/projects/highway14/) to some additional information regarding how round-abouts work, as pro-vided by ICBC. The District will update the website once the ten-ders close and the con-tract is awarded.

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marina while the gov-ernment considers the larger one.

Hicks was exempted from the meeting on grounds of conflict of interest due to his ownership of a fishing lodge, though he says there was no actual conflict as he is no lon-ger operating the busi-ness and is selling the property as a property and not as a commer-cial business.

“They own the water lease, everything’s legal. They have not applied to us, but to the provincial government. All we’ve done is give them a temporary per-mit until the province figures out a foreshore lease,” he said. “The province will consult with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which is federal, Min-istry of Environment, and the Pacheedaht First Nations. We have no application in front of us.”

All of the frustration stems from lack of com-munication, said for-mer Pacheedaht Chief Marvin McClurg, also present at the meet-ing, who pointed out the Pacheedaht First Nations were not con-sulted adequately on a new marina.

“I’m not against the marina, but I am against where it’s at; cause it hits on every-thing we depend on,” he said. “This both-ers us because it just seems to be rammed right down our throat.”

McClurg also pointed out that the proposed marina could also affect the Pacheedaht camp-ground by robbing it of it’s pristine views and polluting its surround-ings.

A point which Hicks says could be a poten-tial catalyst in judging the new marina’s fate.

“Concern of the view would be a huge factor in a rezoning decision if and when

the new marina gets to the CRD,” he said. “The province is cer-tainly going to look at that concern, because they’re obligated to make sure that no new development be put in

at the detriment of the Pacheedaht economy, and if that’s a concern, they’ll take it into con-sideration, and so will I.”CORRECTION

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Accident closed Sooke RoadA head-on collision between two vehicles along Sooke Road at Ludlow, stopped traffic going in and out of Sooke for close to three hours on Monday, May 11. RCMP report there were no fatalities, however the driver of a black Chevrolet SUV, along with the driver if a Toyota mini-van were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash and the investigation is continuing.

Sombrio Beach access restricted Temporary safety

measures will be taken to restrict vehicle access to the parking lot at Sombrio Beach over the May long weekend to discourage unauthorized activities, such as parties and vandalism.

The 2.5-km gravel access road off High-way 14 to the park-ing lot at the Sombrio Beach trailhead will be closed to vehicles from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 15 to 12 a.m. on Monday, May 18.

Access to all loca-tions within Juan de Fuca Park, includ-ing the designated campsites at Sombrio Beach and the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, will remain open to the pub-lic. The three remaining trailheads to the Juan de Fuca Trail at China Beach, Parkinson Creek and Botanical Beach are still accessible by vehicles.

BC Parks wants to ensure all park visi-tors can peacefully and safely enjoy the

activities that Juan de Fuca Provincial Park is known for, such as hiking, camping and marine and wildlife viewing. Unauthorized activities can impact the social, economic, cultural and ecological sustainability of both the park and local com-munities.

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History has a huge effect on our lives. The teachings and exam-ples we follow are a culmination of the models of each genera-tion. The Victorian Age from 1837 to 1901 was a huge influence on our grandparents and par-ents. History recalls it was an age that began with entitlement. The upper class did not work. Income came from inherited land and investment. Class dis-tinction was rampant. It was highly moralis-tic, the language strait-laced with Victorian morality.

Fifteen million immi-grants left the United Kingdom for the U.S.A, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The adventurous became our ancestors who struggled to make a living, follow the laws, rules and religions they brought with them. For many the only book for guidance was the bible. It was many years later when there was enough prosperity to finally question the rigid rules for living. Many rules went against human desires, normal behav-ior and the right to be an individual.

In the 1950’s we were still trying to follow the model but much of real-ity was suppressed and denied. People were

still trying to “keep a stiff upper lip.” Maga-zines were printing arti-cles with suggestions on child rearing, health, marriage and individu-ality. Self-help books started to surface. It was becoming a more relaxed way of life. Cen-sorship was still keep-ing us innocent and married people had twin beds in the mov-ies.

There was a drastic shift in the 60’s when youth rebelled and openly exchanged the model to free think-ing and free love. They seemed to turn against the establishment and for a while made their own rules. It was writ-ten that: “in the 60’s people took acid to make the world weird - now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.”

Each era creates a different confusion and stress as we try to fig-ure out what is best. The pendulum swings from one extreme to another. Dare we hope that one day there will be “a happy medium.” Soren Kierkegaard 20th Century philosopher wrote: “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be expe-rienced.” You live, you learn and you upgrade.

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Probably not many women in the history of the west coast of North America could rival her, when it comes to gener-ations of grandchildren. Mary Ann was born at Marysville (Corvallis) in the Willamette Val-ley of Oregon in 1834. Her parents were of Iroquois and Kalapuya blood; she was raised to age 15 at the Catholic Mission at St. Paul.

Early documents in our possession read “… I was married there to Joseph Brulé, a French Canadian and went to Cowlitz and later to Victoria, British Columbia. Lived there till he died and had six children by him … only two are living now, Ellen and Cecile. Two years after my husband died, I married Jean Baptist Vautrin, a Cana-dian … by Mr Vautrin I had nine children … ”

It was in 1850 that the wagon train of the Brulé and Poirier fami-lies reached Canada, after they decided to travel north to remain with the “Crown” rather than stay below the newly decided 49th parallel border after the Oregon Treaty was signed in 1846.

Ellen, the daughter Mary Ann mentions above, married Joseph Poirier, a voyageur

from Quebec (the man for whom Ecolé Poirier is named) and raised a large family, in a cabin by the Sooke River and later a home on Grant Road. Many of their youngsters became the nucleus of our early Sooke and Otter popu-lation, with names such as Poirier, Davidson, Robinson, Michelsen, Vowles, and Dilley.

Mary Ann refers to her second marriage in 1860, to J.B. Vautrin, and the nine children born to him. While Mary Ann was busy bearing children, she also helped with the family income, with some accounts speak-ing of her piling bark at the Muir sawmill. From

this second family of children, it was Mary Ann’s daughter Mary Ann, who grew up to marry John Goudie, son of a Scots HBC trader, who also extended the Sooke and Otter popu-lation through the large Goudie clan.

The photo here of Mary Ann Vautrin was taken in 1917 at Grande

Ronde, Oregon, after she had moved back to her original home-land in the Columbia Basin. She is posed at the home of her granddaughter Mil-dred Holmes, offspring of the daughter Cecile that had been born of her earlier marriage to Joseph Brulé.

Decades ago, when I was in Oregon visiting this family, great-grand-son Merle Holmes gave us this photo to take back to the land where Mary Ann raised her children, in the val-ley over which our Mt. Brulé stands sentinel, named for Jean Baptiste Brulé, father of Joseph Brulé and father-in-law of Mary Ann.

Elida Peers, Historian

Sooke Region Museum

(Note: Brulé is cor-rectly spelled with an accent over the e, and pronounced BRULAY)

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EDITORIAL Rod Sluggett PublisherPirjo Raits Editor

The 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

Just doing our job as a newspaper

We are a newspaper and our job is to report the news. Often the news is not good and the saying, “no news is good news” means we are not doing our jobs. Take for example the head-on collision that happened on Monday in Sooke. It is our job to report what happened. It may not please some people but we would be remiss if we didn’t report what we saw, and what we see is often in the form of photographs. Don’t get mad at us because we are doing our job.

With social media it is so easy for people to respond emotionally in the heat of the moment. People post their comments immediately expressing their point of view. They don’t take the time to call or even write a letter - that would mean that someone has thought about what they want to say rather than start on a rant through emotion.

In a perfect world we wouldn’t have accidents and all would be well, but we all know accidents happen. People need to know what is going on up ahead and why they are stopped. That’s the beauty of social media and also the curse.

There were some instances of community spirit and there was an instance of greed during Monday’s accident. Someone was reported to be asking for $5 to have a vehicle turn around in their driveway, while someone offered their washroom to motorists stuck in the lineup and another was offering water to a child. You see the best and the worst of people, especially in stressful situations.

The issue in all of this isn’t the posting or not posting of photos — it is the road. We have had at least five incidents on Sooke Road in the past month or two, that’s five too many. Sooke Road is our lifeline. Sure there is the Circle Route but if you can’t go east or west that is out. What needs to happen is that drivers need to slow down, pay attention and avoid distractions.

ANOTHER VIEW

Albertans have always laughed about their long-standing reputation as a reckless, immature society.

The classic bumper sticker, now available as a T-shirt or coffee cup in several variations, states: “Please God, give us one more oil boom, we promise not to p--- it away this time.”

Now they’ve thrown out the gov-ernment that finally tried to stop blowing money like a roughneck fresh out of the bush. Jim Pren-tice had the gall to propose raising income taxes for high wage earn-ers, doing away with former Alberta treasurer Stockwell Day’s signature flat tax.

In response, voters have abruptly replaced the 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty with an upstart NDP that wants to tax the rich and corporations even more. Facing an oil slump, layoffs and a huge structural deficit in Alber-ta’s lavish public service, NDP pre-mier-elect Rachel Notley is com-mitted to a 50-per-cent increase in the minimum wage and another “review” of resource royalties.

One headline in a national paper summed it up: “Go home, Alberta. You’re drunk.”

In the sober days after the elec-tion, a few truths emerge. Alberta hasn’t been a fiscally conservative, small-government place for a long time. Among other things, it has ratcheted up teacher and nurse wages across the country.

Alberta is broke, again, and even

the NDP is afraid to resort to a sales tax.

The minimum wage hike is a pet policy of Canada’s labour federa-tions, which somehow remain con-vinced that poverty can be elimi-nated by state order.

On the positive side, Notley has promised to end corporate and union donations to political parties, as has already been done federally. B.C. should be next, but the gravy train of business donations is too tempting for our nominally Liberal government.

Here at the B.C. legislature, an NDP staffer passed out cans of Orange Crush to celebrate. NDP leader John Horgan pronounced himself “ecstatic,” and hastened to assure reporters that Notley is “as competent as she sounds.”

Notley now has to sort through a caucus that includes typical NDP place-holders, college students and union staff running in faint-hope con-stituencies. Soon after the result, the party pulled down its website plat-form and candidate biographies, as Notley began phoning energy com-panies to reassure them Alberta will be “A-OK” on her watch.

Horgan likes to describe the “cap-ital flight” from new NDP govern-ments as if it’s just a show put on by big business. Plummeting stock prices and relocation of corporate offices are all staged, according to the party line, nothing to do with actual investment conditions cre-

ated by NDP policies. This fiction is all Horgan dares to say publicly, because it’s what his party base devoutly believes.

Besides, they’re only branch offices of multinational oil compa-nies like Shell, Horgan said. He used his favourite Tommy Douglas quote, about the bad news of a big oil com-pany leaving. “The good news is, the oil is staying here.”

B.C.’s natural gas might be staying here too. Horgan insists he supports a natural gas export industry, but his party seems more concerned with an ascending Green Party, and an urban base that believes you can run a resource economy on wind-mills and solar panels.

Notley supports twinning the TransMountain pipeline, while Hor-gan continues to insist he has no opinion on the project Adrian Dix so memorably opposed.

The Alberta NDP has a steep learning curve ahead. The B.C. NDP has a couple of years to see if the appearance of a like-minded Alberta government is a boost for them, or a cautionary tale for voters.

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

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Endless space does not exist

Whoa now... Helene Harrison starts out her letter to the editor, “at the risk of sounding I’m against free speech…” and then proceeds to do just that.

No newspaper in the free world, that I know of, is restricted to opin-ions from just one geo-graphical area. She may not like the opinions of a Keith Sketchley or a Tom Fletcher, to which the correct answer is “too bad” and “tough.”

Newspapers are the product of their owner and publisher and they can choose which opinions to run or not run. Intelligent opin-ion which contributes to setting the record straight on any issue or topic is to be welcomed from wherever it origi-nates. That’s why big city dailies often run letters to the editor from readers half way across the country or from the other side of the world.

And neither Sketch-ley or Fletcher are given “endless amount of space.” They are given what the editor and publisher deem is appropriate space. In my opinion Helene Harrison was given too much space for her rant at 18 column inches, but hey, that’s just my opinion and I’m entitled to it.

Andy NeimersSooke

Dreams came true in our ‘Emerald City’

I wanted to write a letter of thanks and congratulations to all the members of the Sooke Youth Show Choir for an utterly fan-tastic run of the Wizard of Oz this weekend. Wow. It’s incredible to see what talent, dedica-tion and teamwork can accomplish in a few short months.

Hundreds of volun-teer hours helped put together the produc-tion, performance and shaped the administra-tion of a stellar effort. Most of us were so busy behind the scenes that we hadn’t really seen the whole play until the final performance. And it was such a reward.

Front and centre, our cast was really amaz-ing. From Kiarra Bal-zar’s achingly sweet melodies to Jean-Sebas-tin St. Pierre’s master-

ful gruff and cowardly grumble, everyone was a star. Glowing moment after giggle: Mercer Balzar’s ardent tin-man, the lilting leaps and stumbles of Elena Hoath’s loveable scare-crow, the shrill terrify-ing power of Rihanna’s Smith’s wicked witch, Katya Silvester’s per-fect silliness as the troublesome Toto, Emily Hiebert’s ethe-real grace as Glinda, the brisk boldness of Claire and Carina Strong as grouchy gatekeepers, the humble fumblings of bravado with Carol Harding’s Wizard. Add to all that a masterful lineup of kazoo-playing rainbow narrators, a troop of disarmingly cute flying monkeys and dozens of tiny munchkins and Ozians peeking out and under to sneak a peek at all the fun. And last, but never least, our own supremely generous and officious Mayor of Munchkin City, Her Worship Maja Tait in person.

Personally, I can’t wait for the DVD. More than a few grandpar-ents are getting a treat

for Christmas I’m sure.I am so proud to have

been a part of this jour-ney and of our own Emerald City in T’souke where dreams really do come true.

Unabashedly truth-ful,

Liz StannardSooke

Parents’ separation causing stress

I am requesting a transfer of my mother, Dawna Zigay to Ayre Manor in Sooke.

My family lives, works and is still pay-ing taxes in this com-munity. My father, Edward Zigay, is still living on Woodlands Road in Sooke. Mom’s life has been in Sooke, a member of the Lions for many years and a well-known member of the community. As well, her brother and sister and most of the cousins are still living in the community. Ayre Manor has some of the cousins and her friends

living there. Her son is the owner and opera-tor of Sooke Power Sup-plies Ltd.

My father is having a great deal of difficulty driving into Victoria and does not like to go alone. We would also like to see him residing at Ayre Manor as soon as possible. My par-ents have been married for 60 years on May 28, 2015. It would be in the best interest for everyone concerned to have them reunited as soon as possible. The stress of traveling and the separation of them being apart is having a very negative impact on his health.

Dawna and Edward Zigay have lived and worked and raised their family, supported the community and raised money for the manor in Sooke, and it is unfortunate that they cannot be recognnized for their contributions and be reunited in the manor they helped build.

Martha ParmanNanaimo

We asked: What should be done with those who dump garbage in rural areas?

They should be identified and prosecuted accordingly.

Irene ElroseSooke

Pick it up and dump it right in front of the person’s door, so they

have to move it to get into their house.

Chris FoordSooke

They should be charged and fined.

Sarah PetersSooke

Fine them and have them remove the garbage themselves.

Bill AndersonSooke

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Meals on Wheels delivers

Volunteers needed to keep organization going

Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

Sooke’s Meals on Wheels organization is the last surviving MOW on Vancouver Island. It’s because of the peo-ple in town who vol-unteer year after year to ensure seniors and shut-ins have some-thing to eat. It’s about a sense of community and community service and it’s been ongoing for the past 40 years.

Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organiza-tion providing home-cooked meals to those who are unable to pro-vide themselves with

nutritious meals. The volunteers are in the kitchen at the Sooke Community Hall three times a week cooking the meals and others deliver 24 fresh meals and some frozen ones to their clients. The meals cost $5 and invoices are delivered to clients at the begin-ning of each month for the previous month’s meals. Menus are sent

out and there is an opt-out if one doesn’t care for a meal. Clients can also order frozen meals.

For those who are elderly or shut-in, the meal deliveries are a contact with other people. It also allows older people to remain in their own homes lon-ger and it gives families peace of mind to know their parent has some-one checking up on

them.“We check on the

handicapped,” said May Anderson, a 20-year volunteer. “We check on people three times a week. People love the visits. Some drivers take their children and the older people like to visit with the kids.”

Meals on Wheels is

seeking more volun-teers for the kitchen as well as delivery drivers. They fear the organiza-tion may fold if they don’t get the help they need to keep the pro-gram going.

Kitchen helpers work approximately 3 1/2 hours per day, twice a month from 9 a.m. to 12

p.m.. They need cooks who like to prepare soups, entrees and desserts. Drivers and driver helpers work about 1 1/2 hours, twice a month. They operate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. They have seven teams of cooks and drivers.

Anderson said it is always a great time, an opportunity to meet new people who have a lot of fun and it’s a com-munity service.

“It’s a very important service to the commu-nity,” she said.

To volunteer, call May at 250-642-4973 or Alma at 250-642-2184.

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Brenda Carr and Ian Stapley stir the soup pots in the kitchen at the Sooke Community Hall.

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SOOKE BAPTIST CHURCH7110 West Coast Road | 250-642-3424

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am Children, youth & adult ministries

Pastor Rick Eby Email [email protected]

www.sookebaptist.com

JUAN DE FUCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4251 Sooke Road | 778-425-3403SATURDAY SERVICE

9:30 am Bible Study • 11:00 am Church ServicePastor: Mike Stevenson

Missionary to the NorthDuring these last seven years I have had the

privileged to meet many wonderful people in Sooke. The parishioners of St. Rose of Lima where I have served have blessed me in many ways. The Sooke Ministerial has been a good experience of getting to

know and working with the other pastors in the community. Our present Bishop Gary Gordon who came to us last August from

the Whitehorse diocese asked at one of our priest meetings in the fall if any of us had the inclination of going up to the North as missionaries to let him know. I re� ected and thought about it and a short time later said to the bishop that I would be open to going up North. In late June I will be on loan to the Whitehorse diocese for two years and going to Fort Nelson. There is such a shortage of priests in the North these days. In the past the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI’s) a missionary order were in the Northern areas of the country however there are few left. Now dioceses from the south and priests from other countries are now missionaries serving in the Yukon and North West Territories and Northern areas

As I leave soon I thank the Lord for the opportunity of being here in Sooke for the seven years and knowing that the spirit of the Lord is alive in the people of the community.

Fr. Mike FaveroSt. Rose of Lima Parish

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Casey Prediger-singer/songwriter and raconteur

The Sooke Folk Music Society has been bringing fine musical entertainment to our commu-nity for well over 18 years now. This Saturday, May 16, we are proud to be carrying on that tra-dition with our monthly Coffee House featuring Casey Prediger.

The year was 1967. It was the peak of the 1960’s Renaissance. A young man found a desire to become a professional per-former, having been bitten by the bug in his teen years when he found something that tran-scended the years of high school bullying. Playing guitar and sing-ing songs was an activity that resounded within the lost soul of a man desperate to finding pur-pose in his life. Casey Prediger packed his guitar and minimal other possessions and hit the road, hitchhiking from Vancou-ver to Toronto.

Casey soon realized that he was out of his league when it came to his skill level as a guitar-ist and began to seek the com-pany of those that were more accomplished than him. His skills as a guitarist improved and he was never seen without a gui-tar in his hand.

Casey began to experience a desire to write songs. He was however, so emotionally bound up that he spent weeks staring at a blank sheet of paper. Then, one day a few words came and the flood gates began to open. During this song writing genesis,

words began to pour out from his soul and he would sing these songs at every opportunity that presented itself.

One day while at a social gath-ering, Casey played one of the songs that he had composed. A young gentleman came up to him with words of encourage-ment and gave Casey a phone number of a friend of his that might be able to help him with his songs. Casey thanked the man and slipped the piece of paper into his pocket, thinking no more about it.

The next day, when fumbling through his pockets, he found the piece of crumpled paper and discovered that he had been given Gordon Lightfoot’s home phone number. He wrestled with the thought of actually mak-

ing the call and after weeks of internal struggle, finally dialled the number. Moments later, the voice of Gordon Lightfoot was heard and Casey was shocked when he was invited over to Lightfoot’s home.

It was January of 1968 when this interaction occurred and Casey spent over three hours sharing songs and listening to the advice that Gordon had for him. In that time, he gave Casey a song writing lesson he never forgot.

Casey toured all over North America until the mid-1980’s, during that time he shared ven-ues with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Ritchie Havens, Josh White, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee, Seals & Crofts, John Lee Hooker, Bruce Cockburn, Mur-ray McLaughlin, and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot. He played in all the best folk clubs of the time.

Casey, who was raised on Vancouver Island, returned to the Island in 2010, where he renewed old friendships as well as his love of sailing and motor-cycle riding. He will be joined this Saturday by his friend of many years, Rick Van Krugel on mandolin.

We hope you can make it out for a night of extraordinary music with Casey Prediger and his very accomplished mando-lin player, Rick Van Krugel. It all happens this Saturday evening, May 16 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. As always, doors open at 7 p.m. with open stage at 7:30 and our feature act at 9. See you there!

Dave Gallant

Jam sessions at the Legion

Entertainment on a Saturday night, free admission, and you can bring the kids with you, and it’s in Sooke.

The Castaways are starting their own Open Mic Jam on Saturdays at the Sooke Royal Canadian Legion.

The first date is Saturday, May 16 from 6 -10 p.m. Plenty of parking, the kitchen and bar will be open. All ages welcome, so bring the whole family.

The Castaways have a full set up which includes a drum kit, amps, keyboards and an amazing sound system.

Members: Gail Lesowski, Key-boards, vocals; Paul DeRocco, drums, percussion, vocals; John Mason, bass guitar, vocals; Kelly DeR-occo, Sax, rhythm guitar, vocals.

Paul DeRocco brings over 30 years of drumming experience and live and studio playing. Paul was introduced to drums at the age of 11, and knew then that he belonged on stage play-ing for people.

John Mason is a passionate music lover, has always been a dedicated listener but the itch to play and per-form could no longer be held back once he moved to Sooke. “I realized

one day while listening and driving that I was paying more attention to the bass than the guitar so I thought I should try it and since discovered it’s where I belong in the mix”

Gail Lesowski discovered her love for music, at age six, when she played by ear some children’s songs on a friend’s toy xylophone. She went home and convinced her parents to buy a piano, they put her into les-sons and she started making music, jazzing up old tunes and entertaining her family and friends at gatherings.

Kelly DeRocco was always per-forming in front of her family, she enjoys dancing, and being Spanish, she has the rhythm!

Kelly found her passion in the saxophone 20 years ago, after a few years of not playing, she has started full-swing into playing again. Kelly is a resident of Sooke, and prides her-self on living in a small town with great talent.

All musicians from beginners to professionals are welcome to take part and share the stage.

Come out for a great evening of entertainment and please help sup-port your local musicians.

Show up early, sign up, and jam!

Our CommunitySooke’s doyenne of sustainable living

Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

Sustainability to Frederique Philip is something she doesn’t even have to think about.

“It’s an ability, it’s doing something and giving back more, that’s what sustainability is,” said Philip.

It’s also something that has been bred into her from an early age. Most people who have ever met Frederique knows she is a fashion doyenne with a pen-chant for up-cycling interesting clothing and furniture. She rein-vents items in her own unique style.

“I’ve always been that way,” she said in an interview after win-ning the Leadership & Sustainability Award at the Sooke and Region Chamber of Commerce

Business Excellence Awards on April 11.

“My father was a business man and my mother was artistic, they were frugal. You do better by being cre-ative.”

Sustainability for the Sooke Harbour House is also about using what you have in the season you have it. It’s about growing your own food and buying from local farmers. It’s also about re-using, re-purpos-ing, recycling and up-cycling - all words that basically mean using something until it can’t possibly be used any-more.

The Leadership part of the award most likely comes most from Sinclair. He has been a forerunner in the Slow Food Movement and has helped bring Sooke onto the world stage. The movement

opposes fast food and promotes heritage, tra-dition and the culture of food. It’s about fresh, local, tasty, sustainable and fair food.

They both believe in helping the local com-munity prosper. So they use the skills and talents of the people in the area, everyone from the fishers to the forag-ers, local woodwork-ers to artists. They buy local whenever and wherever they can.

“I don’t want my food to be transported. Why do we even have to think about it?”

Using the food that is in season, pooling resources, helping each other and leaving no waste are mantras Frederique sings.

“We need to learn what the past had to learn what the future will be,” she said. “We can do things our par-

ents and grandparents did.”

Sharing is a big part of her beliefs. She is as willing to share her closet as she is to shar-ing her food.

“I really want people to understand that if we share we get more. We have to start doing this.”

Sharing our knowl-edge and experiences is also something Frede-rique strives to do. She is campaigning for more exposure for Sooke and she is doing it by posting whatever positive she can about Sooke and the businesses in it. She uses Travel Advisor, Google+, Yelp and other sites to help spread the word.

“We need to write about businesses in Sooke, business are struggling, we all need to promote ourselves - we have so many great things.”

Pirjo Raits photo

Frederique Philip with her husband Sinclair live a life of sustainability and pro-mote the Slow Food movement by buying local whenever they can.

Coffee House brings in Casey Prediger

Submitted photo

Casey Prediger brings his music to Sooke on May 16.

Come play with the Castaways


Business: a new yarn and button storeWith the closing of

Cabin Creations more than a year ago, Sooke knitters and crafters had to drive to the far side of Langford or even to downtown Vic-toria to get supplies for their crafts. Until now, you couldn’t even buy thread for a sewing machine in Sooke. That has changed.

Now open in Sooke, Seaside Yarn & Button is a local yarn store focusing on natural and sustainable fibre art supplies. The shop, located at 6631 Sooke Rd, carries quality hand-knitting yarns, roving, sewing sup-plies, needles, patterns and LOTS of buttons. Locally made products including hand-dyed yarns and ceramic but-tons are starting to trickle in as well. There are many items in the shop to bring out any-one’s creative side.

“My hope is that we can provide local craft-

ers and artisans with both the supplies they need and a venue to learn and share new skills within the com-munity. You would be surprised how many

“secret” knitters and crafters there are out there. People who have a tote full of yarn and knit by themselves every evening. It’s so much more reward-

ing to practice your skills with a group of like-minded individu-als who can appreciate your current project or help you through a tough spot,” said owner

Sarah Kirby.The store offers a

wide variety of supplies and project options. And while knitting can be an expensive hobby, it doesn’t have to be. They have beautiful hand-dyed merino wool but have some great value priced options too.

“You can make a baby gift or a cozy cowl for $15, including yarn, pattern and needles,” she said.

Kirby is currently working with other fibre artists in Sooke to offer classes in Knit-ting, Crochet, Wet Felt-ing and Needle Felting. Information on these classes is available on the website at www.seasideyarnbutton.com

A Knitting Circle with be starting on Wednes-day evenings from 5:30 - 8 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, as are spinners and crochet-ers.

Pirjo Raits photo

Sarah Kirby has opened a shop for those who love fibres, knitting, fibre art, felt-ing and anything to do with beautiful yarns.

CALL FOR AUDITIONSWant to be a part of one of the greatest Rock Operas of all time? Come on out and show your talent! We are

looking for vocalists and musicians to re-create this iconic classic. Vocalists are requested to contact Joe

Scheubel (Producer) to book auditions ([email protected]). All musicians are requested to email Stephen J. Horak, our Musical Director, for info on ensemble auditions ([email protected]).

SYNOPSIS:This stage adaptation of The Who’s classic rock opera and film tells the story of a deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes a world-famous Pinball Wizard and the

leader of a cult of devotees.Visit our website

www.sookeharbourplayers.comfor audition details!

BOOK YOUR AUDITION TODAY!

AUDITION DATES:Sat. May 9th & 16th

Sun. May 10th & 17th12-4 PM

at Edward Milne

Community Theater

PERFORMANCE DATES:

November 6th, 7th, 13th-15th, 20th and

21st (3xFri, 3xSat, 1x Sun)

– 7 performances

Sponsored by

COMMUNITY 67%

WORLD 14%

CLUB 19%

USE OF FUNDS BY AVENUE OF SERVICE

MEMBERS 18%

GAMING 25% FUNDRAISING 57%

SOURCES OFNEW FUNDS

COMMUNITY projects include grants to tireless local community non-profits, literacy programs, a playground shelter at CASA, a gazebo and garden benches at Ayre Manor, the stage curtains at EMCS, the Skateboard Park and the Rotary Pier. Rotary also provides discreet, exceptional assistance associated with family crisis or emergency.

YOUTH are sponsored to attend local, provincial, national and international leadership and career training events. Ongoing bursaries support promising graduates. Rotary sponsors the Sooke Youth Council and financed the purchase of the Community Youth bus. Last year we funded improvements to local Scouts and Girl Guides camps and provided computer equipment for Sooke Elementary School.

In the WORLD Rotarians support international projects like a girls’ school in Malawi, worldwide imme-diate disaster relief, health projects and the global effort to eradicate polio.

To our opening ceremonies guests: Alan Planes and Shirley Alphonse representing the T'Sou-ke Nation; CRD Director Mike Hicks; Mayor Maja Tait; and MLA John Horgan. Thanks to Janet McTavish for singing O Canada and Lynn Moffat for the piping;

To Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sara Pearson, Sooke Garden Club and T'Sou-ke Nation for the garden sale;

To the Sooke Community Association and Sooke Fire Dept for the chairs and tables (we need a LOT of tables), the Sooke Fall Fair for tablecloths, Kelly Keys/Sooke Flower House and John Topolniski/RONA for the plants, and Al Zielonka/Sooke Harbour Electric, Rob Peters/Sooke Moving and Al Champ for help with the set-up;

To the RCMP and the private donors for all the bikes;

To École Poirier for providing the stage; to the EMCS Program Office for the big screen; and to Eric James for helping set up the sound system;

To Donna & Bruce Chaytor, Vancouver Island Placer Miners Association (VIPMA) & Brianna Shambrook, Sooke Region Museum for the golden history;

Janet McTavish & Jim Zettel; Richard Hopkins & Mitch Rehman and the students of Journey Middle School; Carol Cave and the Sooke Dance students; Trounce Alley Barbershop Quartet; Vinto Tinto (Pam Hardy, Pete Thomp-son, Matt Betlamini; The Vandals (Dave Gallant, Eric James, Mike Hartman, Linda James, Janet McTavish);

To Sooke Signs, Sooke Fax & Copy and Island Graphics Ltd. for the design and printing help; Sooke News Mirror, Sooke Voice News & Sooke Pocket News for the advertising; and Chris Loran/100.3 The-Q! for the radio shout-out;

With Rotary What You See Isn’t All You Get

More Special Rotary Thanks:

THANKS TO YOU our 25th Annual Auction & Spring Fairwas a huge success. Your generous donations, keen bidding and enthusiastic participation will make it possible for the Rotary Club of Sooke to fund many more projects in the year to come. Many people ask

what Rotary does in the local community and in the world. Some of our projects are well-known and others have a lower profile but they all make a big difference.

To the Sooke Arts Council and Sooke Regional Museum for loaning us the display grids;

To the District of Sooke for providing the Discover Sooke display;

To Cape Links & Coils, Little Vienna Bakery, Stick in the Mud Cafe, Stone Pipe Grill, Wannawafel for serving such excellent food;

To Brian Rimmer, our auctioneer, who always does such a great job of inspiring the crowd and raising the bidding;

To the staff at SEAPARC: Sandra, Carrie, & May at reception; Graham, Luc, Jeff, & Don in the arena; Angela, Annie, Kendall, Danielle, Bryce, & Dylan during the free swim; Darcy for the promotion!;

To our donors that didn’t make the flyer: A&W Sooke, ARTiFACTS, Cape Links & Coils, Coast Capital Savings, Dan-Son Electric Ltd., Sooke Garden Club & Vancouver Island Lodge;

To our many volunteers Al C, Barb S, Becky S, Sarah W, Bob M, Judy M, Gail P, Maggie F, Val C, Judy G, Amanda K, Roy B, Roseann W, Jean T, Tom T and especially to the energetic Sooke Seahawks players, coaches, and families;

To the many youth volunteers: Lucy, Ella, Octavian, Quinlin, Celina, Isis, Claire, Victoria, Ethan, Penny, Linda, Troy, Riley;

Finally, and most importantly to all the GENEROUS DONORS & EXHIBITORS,

we can’t thank you enough!

50/50 WINNER $735 to NANCY MCDONALDDOOR PRIZE WINNER JOHN JOHNSON - Gift Basket donated by Your Perfect Gift

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Bill Skuce was a tal-ented artist, an athlete, a friend to many and a gentleman with a sense of humour. That’s what those who knew him said.

Bill Skuce died qui-etly and peacefully at home on February 10, 2015.

He was known in Sooke as an artist and a dedicated follower of the Baha’i faith. He was a loving husband and father.

Bill painted profes-sionally for over 40 years as a graphic designer and art instructor/teacher in Fort Smith and Yellow-knife, NWT, in Canada and in Costa Rica. Born in Ottawa in 1935, he received his formal artistic training from the Ontario College of Art, the University of Victoria and Mexico’s Instituto de Allende and had a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art.

His wife Houri met Bill in Ottawa 48 years ago, as she was com-ing from Switzerland on her way to North Bay, Ontario. She remem-bered two things that most attracted her; his artistic abilities and his spirituality. Added to those were his charm, sense of humour and good looks. This mutual attraction resulted in their engagement five months later and they were married shortly after.

For Bill art, among other things, was an adventure of discov-ery. Over the years he

had visited and revis-ited the rich vistas of water colour, acrylics, oil paint, mixed media, pastels, collage and printmaking. His sub-ject matter ranged from non-objective and semi-abstract to wildlife, por-trait, landscape and still life. He was at ease with most painting media having produced and exhibited sizable bod-ies of work. His “adven-tures” ranged from figu-rative to non-objective and back again.

Referring to his early artistic development, he said, “It could be considered presumptu-ous of me to even men-tion the great masters of High Renaissance and Baroque painting in connection with my own work, yet I have no choice but to acknowl-edge their role and I have no recourse but to pay homage to them for what I learn and have learned under their tutelage. Having been born in the first half of the 20th Cen-tury my development as an artist was heavily influenced by the pre-vailing schools, styles and painters from the Impressionists on. Like many, in my younger years I traveled the road of abstraction and was dazzled by the historically prominent, the likes of Cezanne, Gauguin, Seurat, Picasso, Tobey and O’Keefe”.

After moving to Sooke in 2004 he began an artistic exploration of the rich and varied

beauty of the South Island landscape, par-ticularly in the vicinity of Sooke.

Bill took an active interest in the art groups and artists in Sooke and many con-

sidered him a true friend.

“I bought a pic-ture of a seascape that intrigued me as it looked like the scene outside my windows not knowing anything

about the artist Bill Skuce. He delivered the picture while we were having a wine and cheese party. I invited him to join us and saw at once that Bill loved people. I also realized

that I liked this man,” said author Shirley Skidmore.

His daughter Anisa Newell, also an art-ist said, “Dad strove to manifest a power-ful unity in his compo-sitions, he knew that once achieved, it would transform the image be it abstract or other. Unity is a powerful force and he knew that when unity existed in his work the quality of its light would be such as to uplift and bring clarity to the mind and heart of the viewer. It was this quotation from the Baha’i writings, that inspired and fed both

his life and artistic pro-cess, “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.”

He combined a unas-suming intellect, spiri-tuality, artistic genius, athleticism that holds a place in my heart, the words of Regginald Newkirk, a longtime Baha’i friend.

Bill Skuce’s paint-ings can be found in public and private col-lections in Canada, the U.S. England, Switzer-land, France, China and Costa Rica. www.bill-skuce.com .

Remembering Bill Skuce: local artist, athlete and gentleman

Submitted photo

Bill Skuce kayaking in Sooke Basin.

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Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of Princess Char-lotte, a little sister for Prince George.

In 1948, I was a 20-year-old seaman supply rate in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard HMCS Ontario. We were tied up at A jetty in Esquimalt. It was a Sunday morn-ing, two watches of the crew were ashore enjoying the week-end. This left the duty watch and several hun-dred officers and men still on board. In mid-morning an announce-ment came over the ship’s intercom, “To splice the main brace.” Throughout the fleet in celebration of the birth of a Royal baby, Prince Charles.

“Splice the main brace,” an expression meaning by special permission, “Double the normal rum ration to be issued to eligible men only. Eligible men were ordinary able sea-men and leading sea-men 20 years of age who elected to go grog.

Grog was a two-and-a-half ounce of neat Pusser rum, mixed with five ounces of fresh water.

The rum issue was a ritual, anachronis-tic, adopted from the Royal Navy. At 11:30 daily at sea or in port, the bosom pipe would sound “up spirits.”

As the duty rum-issuing stores rating, I would accompany the duty officer of the watch, the regulating chief our petty officer to the quarterdeck then descend two decks below to the ships’ spirit locker wherein resided the run. We drew off the required rum for the issue which took place at noon at the trilling of the bosun pipe announcing the rum issue and hands to dinner.

The grog was mixed and served from a large oaken tub inscribed HMCS Ontario, “The King God Bless Him.”

I had send my sea-man helper with two large buckets for fresh water. All pipelines in ships are colour-coded. Fresh water pipes are blue, saltwater pipeline is red used for firefight-ing. My helper came back with the water, we were running late and were urged to get on with it.

The duty officer, a young officer cadet,

tasted the grog with a shocked look, said “salt.” While this offi-cer was nominally in charge, the regulating petty officer and myself the issuing store man, should have tested the water before mix-

ing with the rum. My helper, new to the ship, was entirely blameless. The regulating petty officer with the offi-cer cadet reported the circumstances to the senior executive officer on board. He gave the

order to dump the salty rum and redraw the required amount. This we did very carefully ensuring the water was taken from the blue fresh water line and tasted.

Monday, the next day

the officer cadet, the regulating petty officer and myself faced the commander’s wrath. We deservedly had a strip torn off us and were confined to the ship for two weeks per-forming extra duties.

That little episode ensured we would not forget the birth of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales.

The rum ration is long gone. Unlamented, except for a die-hard few. There is no place

for alcohol in a mod-ern navy where people must be at the ready at all times.

That said, we salute the little Princess Char-lotte and wish her a long and happy life.

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Farmers’ markets have become the sum-mer heart of many small communities, providing a bounty of locally grown food from organic farms and small market gardeners. With a growing demand for locally sourced prod-ucts of all kinds, cottage industries are flourish-ing encouraging people who “grow it, make it, bake it” to showcase their skills and talents alongside like-minded farmers’ market enthu-siasts in a vibrant hub

of activity every week. The Sooke Country Market allows consum-ers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce and this community-run mar-ket gives customers a unique opportunity to meet and get to know the people who grow and make their food.

“2015 is shaping up to be a fantastic mar-ket season with a great selection of vendors confirmed and numer-ous community groups and musicians slated

to be involved,” said Teresa Willman, Sooke Country Market’s man-ager. This year, come experience an enliv-ened Saturday market experience with music, demonstrations and local non-profit aware-ness opportunities. New vendors, musi-cians and non-prof-its are welcome and encouraged. Check the website for more details and watch for their new website to launch in the coming weeks.

Over the years the market has become a regular meeting place for friends to chat about the weeks’ events, debate local issues and purchase healthy local food and gifts for friends and family. There’s no bet-ter way to strengthen your local community than to shop and eat locally! Make sure to mark Saturdays on your calendar and be part of the heart of Sooke this

summer.Sooke Country Mar-

ket opened on Satur-day May 9. The regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at Otter Point Road across from Eustace Road. It continues every Saturday through October 31. For more information:

[email protected], www.sookecountrymarket.com

Fresh from the farmer to the table

Octavian Lacatusu photo

Sharing the bountyThe Sooke Country Market is open and ready for customers. They began the seasonal market on Saturday, May 9 and will be open every Saturday through to October 31.

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You have three great options to get your latest recycling schedule, which runs from May 1, 2015, through April 2017:

• Download a schedule from the CRD website and print it at home.

• Request to have a schedule mailed to you. • Download our free smartphone app to receive your schedule or subscribe for collection reminders via text message, email, voicemail or Twitter.

The choice is yours. For details visit www.crd.bc.ca/bluebox or call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030.

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Three ways to go blue

The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, 2015. Hartland will reopen on Tuesday, May 19 from9 am to 5 pm.

Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

Please make sure your load is covered and secured.

Capital Regional District

Hartland Landfill Victoria Day Closure

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/hartland



Last May you heard about how music stu-dents from Journey Middle (JMS) and Edward Milne commu-nity schools had been extremely successful when they attended MusicFest Canada in Vancouver, a national music competition attended by 450,000 students from across the country. They were so successful in fact, that they are now beginning the journey toward their goal of performing at nationals again.

On April 8, 2015 the Sooke bands and orchestras returned home from an amazing day at the Vancouver Island Concert Band & Orchestra Festival in Port Alberni. This is a regional competition where the music stu-dents perform in the hope of earning a place at the national competi-tion. The children also attend workshops with tutors who are experts in their field, helping the students to become more skillful musicians.

This was a climax to months of dedication and practice, seeing music students from both schools, coming together every week to facilitate learning and promote advance-ment. This was a great learning experience, especially for those stu-dents who began their musical studies in Sep-tember of last year.

Sooke was well rep-resented at the festi-val with three school bands, a string orches-tra and an ensemble. Lorna Bjorklund, JMS music teacher, enlight-ens us by saying, “It is satisfying and wonder-ful to see the program

grow from 25 students to 87 students in band and strings from grades 6-12 and a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the youth in Sooke.”

The Grade 6 band, which performed at Level 2, was conducted by Lorna Bjorklund. This band only began playing together in October of last year and was awarded Excel-lent for their perfor-mance. Judges praised them for their remark-able progress in such a short time.

The Grade 7-12 band, a collaboration of both schools, also per-formed at Level 2 and received a Superior rat-ing which earned them an invitation to the Nationals. This group was again conducted by Lorna Bjorklund.

The Grade 9-12 band performed at Level 3 with some very chal-lenging music pieces. This group was con-ducted by EMCS music teacher Laurel Parlia-ment and was awarded Excellent for their per-formance.

The Journey String Orchestra is com-prised of JMS students in Grades 7-8. This group was conducted by Mary Clarke, a very special volunteer, and they were awarded Superior rating which also earned them an invitation to the Nation-als.

The Journey String Ensemble, five students from Grade 8, received a Superior rating for their performance earning them an invi-tation to the Nationals, again, conducted by Mary Clarke.

“From Journey’s beginning band and

strings to our com-bined ‘Sooke intermedi-ate’ and ‘Sooke Senior Concert Bands’, the student musicians rep-resented Sooke with musicality, decorum on stage and listening and learning skills in the workshops… well done,” applauded Lau-rel Parliament.

One parent chaper-one on the day spoke of how much pleasure it was to watch the chil-dren performing and to see how proud they were of themselves, and what they had achieved.

Parents and family were treated to a pol-ished concert by these students on April 23, 2015. The students performed the musi-cal pieces they had played at Port Alberni, which got them such wonderful results. As a parent of two music students… we are truly blessed.

It must be acknowl-edged that without the care of the Sooke com-munity, showing your moral and financial support in attending local fundraising perfor-mances and concerts, a trip to a regional and national competition would not be possible.

If these great ambas-

sadors for Sooke, and wonderful group of stu-dents, could have one wish, it would be that the community con-tinue to support fund-raising efforts, attend concerts, and con-tinue to support them in their ongoing future music education.

Well done Sooke music students!

Joanne Baines

Sooke music students off to national competitionSubmitted photo

Lorna Bjorklund, Journey middle school music teacher, conducts the student band. The Grade 7-12 band, performing at Level 2 was invited to the national competition after a successful competition in Port Albermi.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm

This schedule is subject to change. Please call 250-642-1634 to con� rm meetings.

Council meeting agendas maybe viewed at www.sooke.ca

• Request for Quotations – Geotechnical, Topographical and Legal Survey works

• 2015-2019 Five Year Financial Plan • 2015 District of Sooke Strategic Plan

What’s New!The District of Sooke website at www.sooke.ca has

information about your community – including:

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Last May you heard about how music stu-dents from Journey Middle (JMS) and Edward Milne commu-nity schools had been extremely successful when they attended MusicFest Canada in Vancouver, a national music competition attended by 450,000 students from across the country. They were so successful in fact, that they are now beginning the journey toward their goal of performing at nationals again.

On April 8, 2015 the Sooke bands and orchestras returned home from an amazing day at the Vancouver Island Concert Band & Orchestra Festival in Port Alberni. This is a regional competition where the music stu-dents perform in the hope of earning a place at the national competi-tion. The children also attend workshops with tutors who are experts in their field, helping the students to become more skillful musicians.

This was a climax to months of dedication and practice, seeing music students from both schools, coming together every week to facilitate learning and promote advance-ment. This was a great learning experience, especially for those stu-dents who began their musical studies in Sep-tember of last year.

Sooke was well rep-resented at the festi-val with three school bands, a string orches-tra and an ensemble. Lorna Bjorklund, JMS music teacher, enlight-ens us by saying, “It is satisfying and wonder-ful to see the program

grow from 25 students to 87 students in band and strings from grades 6-12 and a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the youth in Sooke.”

The Grade 6 band, which performed at Level 2, was conducted by Lorna Bjorklund. This band only began playing together in October of last year and was awarded Excel-lent for their perfor-mance. Judges praised them for their remark-able progress in such a short time.

The Grade 7-12 band, a collaboration of both schools, also per-formed at Level 2 and received a Superior rat-ing which earned them an invitation to the Nationals. This group was again conducted by Lorna Bjorklund.

The Grade 9-12 band performed at Level 3 with some very chal-lenging music pieces. This group was con-ducted by EMCS music teacher Laurel Parlia-ment and was awarded Excellent for their per-formance.

The Journey String Orchestra is com-prised of JMS students in Grades 7-8. This group was conducted by Mary Clarke, a very special volunteer, and they were awarded Superior rating which also earned them an invitation to the Nation-als.

The Journey String Ensemble, five students from Grade 8, received a Superior rating for their performance earning them an invi-tation to the Nationals, again, conducted by Mary Clarke.

“From Journey’s beginning band and

strings to our com-bined ‘Sooke intermedi-ate’ and ‘Sooke Senior Concert Bands’, the student musicians rep-resented Sooke with musicality, decorum on stage and listening and learning skills in the workshops… well done,” applauded Lau-rel Parliament.

One parent chaper-one on the day spoke of how much pleasure it was to watch the chil-dren performing and to see how proud they were of themselves, and what they had achieved.

Parents and family were treated to a pol-ished concert by these students on April 23, 2015. The students performed the musi-cal pieces they had played at Port Alberni, which got them such wonderful results. As a parent of two music students… we are truly blessed.

It must be acknowl-edged that without the care of the Sooke com-munity, showing your moral and financial support in attending local fundraising perfor-mances and concerts, a trip to a regional and national competition would not be possible.

If these great ambas-

sadors for Sooke, and wonderful group of stu-dents, could have one wish, it would be that the community con-tinue to support fund-raising efforts, attend concerts, and con-tinue to support them in their ongoing future music education.

Well done Sooke music students!

Joanne Baines

Sooke music students off to national competitionSubmitted photo

Lorna Bjorklund, Journey middle school music teacher, conducts the student band. The Grade 7-12 band, performing at Level 2 was invited to the national competition after a successful competition in Port Albermi.

Sooke News Mirror Wed, May 13, 2015 www.sookenewsmirror.com A31

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We are seeking a skilled, experienced and self-directed individual for a management position to develop, enhance and monitor opportunities for community inclusion for individuals with a developmental disability.

Applicants must demonstrate extensive experience as a Community Service Worker in a community setting. Supervisory experience, mediation and advocacy skills are assets.

The successful applicant will be an excellent interpersonal communicator and able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary. She/he will also be a team player that is able to build relationships with individuals, staff members, home share providers and CLBC.

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joann Warr on May 7 at the age of 102. She loved living in Sooke and was a resident at Ayre Manor for 22 years. She will be greatly missed by her family.

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COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


COMING EVENTS

KIDS STUFF SWAP & SHOP

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COMING EVENTS

MONTHLY MARKET, Sunday May 17th, 10-2pm, Sooke Community Hall. Fun for Kid’s, Super hero pictures available. Over 30 tables.

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APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Pen-ny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certifi cate Pro-gram at Langara College in Vancouver. Application dead-line May 31, 2015. Email appli-cations: [email protected]. More information:www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship.

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

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.



INFORMATION

LEGALS

AUCTION SALE

Notice is hereby given by West Coast Super Stor-age Ltd, 3220 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K8 that the following item(s) will be open for bids be-tween 9am-12pm on May 31, 2015 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted.

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Duties include, PBS Data entry, Banking,

Accounts Receivable/Payable, Customer Service and some circulation duties

as required. Please apply with resume to

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

HI! ARE you needing help with cleaning your home? Call 250-478-8940.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ED’S HAULINGCheap disposal of

furniture, appliances, junk and what have you?

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

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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. 1-800-573-2928.

PAINTING

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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AFFORDABLE ROOFING

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STUCCO/SIDING

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WELDING

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PETS

PETS

JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS 13 weeks old. Born Feb. 8, 2015. High energy dog, loving family friend. $600, 1st shot, deworming.(250)664-7470

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

FULL CORDS

1/2 CORDS&

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGA Public Hearing will be held in the Sooke Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC on Monday May 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm to hear presentations on the following matters:

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2205 Otter Point Road, SookePhone: 250-642-1634 Fax: 250-642-0541

email: [email protected]: www.sooke.ca

Bylaw No. 613, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (600-16) The intent and purpose of Bylaw No 613, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (600-16) is to change the zoning on 6645 Sooke Road from Manufactured Home Park (MHP) to Town Centre Mixed Use (CTC). 6645 Sooke Road is legally described as Lot A, Section 10, Sooke District, Plan EPP32715 (PID 029-171-695). Adoption of Bylaw No. 613, Zoning Amendment Bylaw (600-16) will be subject to registration of Section 219 Covenants relating to road dedication and affordable housing. The property known as 6645 Sooke Road is shown outlined in black and hatched on the subject property map.

Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses set out in section 405.2 for properties in the CTC Zone, a Bus depot, Car wash, Cluster dwelling units, Funeral home, Plant nursery, Townhouse, Place of worship, drive-in and drive-thru are proposed to be prohibited as uses on 6645 Sooke Road. All persons who believe their interests in property are affected by these proposed amendments shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions before Council on the matters contained in the proposed amendments at the above time and place. If you are unable to attend the hearing, we ask that written submissions be provided prior to the close of the public hearing. Please be advised that submissions to Council will become part of the public record.

Copies of the application and all other relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of the District of Sooke Planning Department, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), commencing May 13, 2015 to and including May 25, 2015.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 642-1634.

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Octavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

To anyone not from around Sooke, the scenery and fastball action going on at Art Morris Park last Thursday evening seemed like it was out of a feature film; sun trails bathing green fields, crowds cheering by the sidelines, and all the dust getting kicked up in the air as the U16-C minor fastball girls faced off — and won — versus Oak Bay’s Carnarvon team.

Some may even call that epic. To everyone else though, it’s

just good ol’ fastball; hot dogs, friends and family, sunshine, and a lot of batting action on the dia-mond. And there will be more to come as the girls seem to have no problem with keeping their hats on tight and their eyes firmly on the ball.

”We know how to turn it on. We’re first place out of an eight-team league,” said head coach Mike Dodd. “The girls are enthu-siastic, very attentive and pretty aggressive too, which is good.”

Dodd added that the team cur-rently has seven wins and two

losses, putting them first place in an eight-team league. Dodd him-self has been coaching fastball for about 15 years — he says he took a break from coaching a few years ago, but couldn’t resist the itch to

do it again. “It’s a faster game, games are

an hour-and-a-half, seems like you can keep the interest level longer as a coach,” he said. “There’s a lot more strategy involved in fastball,

or what we call ‘small ball’, with bunting and stuff like that.”

With the Provincials slowly approaching, Dodd said the team is very much looking forward to the new challenges.

“We have about eight or so more league games, some exhibi-tion games, some tournaments, they all get you prepared for the Districts,” he said, adding that all eight teams will participate in the Districts playoffs, regardless if a team wins or loses. Out of that, the teams qualify and move on to the Provincials.

“Districts are mid-June, then there’s about a three-week layover, and then the Provincials are the long weekend of July in Kamloops. They’re pretty stoked,” Dodd said.

He hopes the number of minor fastball players in Sooke stays strong, considering his U16 girls team had to play boys teams on several recent occasions due to the low number of participants. He’s optimistic though, consider-ing the history fastball has here in Sooke and the positive impact it has on the community.

“Anybody who’s been in the game of ball and their family years ago, they love coming to the park, it’s just that kind of atmosphere; you get your hot dog and enjoy the show.”

Continued on page 36

Sports & Recreation

Sooke’s U16C girls kicking up dust at Art Morris Park last week during their game versus Oak Bay’s Carnavaron.

Fastball girls turn up the heat at Art Morris Park

Octavian Lacatusu Photo

Sooke Triangle Peewee’s own rocket-pitching machine Chris Piatkowski tosses the ball at last Saturday’s game.

Saturday’s double header at SEAPARC pitted the Sooke Peewees against Juan de Fuca and Sooke Mos-quitoes against Gordon Head.

The bats of Faber Mossey, Risto Ringma Cam-eron Bucci and Conner Keys provided the power behind the Sooke offence and the pitching of Risto Ringma kept the Gordon Head players off the score board throwing only 11 pitches to retire the side in the fifth inning.

The Sooke Mosquitoes have played their last home game and will now go on the road for the next three weeks. The long road trip will take them throughout the Greater Victoria area playing four more league games, one tournament in Colwood and the much antici-

pated playoffs in the first week of June.

The Peewees were dealt a blow with the news that Storm Spackman had crushed his toe and will be out of the line-up for the next couple of weeks. Storm provides the team with solid hitting, terrific fielding and wicked pitching. Shark Bains-bridge received a blow to his wrist and was taken out in the second inning, compounding the pitching woes of the team.

Chris Piatkowski was excep-tional bringing huge heat for three innings. Beau Hicks stepped-up to finish the last two innings and and although Sooke lost by a couple of runs, many of the Sooke supporters pondered the one that got away due to injuries.

Injuries hurt Sooke Triangle Peewees

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Hot Car of the Week: 1977 Ford Ranchero GT

Sooke Seahawks topple Nanaimo Bombers

The Sooke Seahawk Atoms dominated again on Saturday against the Nanaimo Bombers.

Sooke defence was solid on the ball not allowing any scores for Nanaimo. On the the defensive side Skyler Rossiter led the the way breaking through the lines time and time again.

Solid play was had by Mitchell Rose

who had to step up and fill a void making a huge tackle for a loss of 10 yards.With defensive Captain Gabe Nelson out dur-ing the first half, Trysten Schroder, Mike Widner, Angelo Avila, and Brynn Phillips had solid tackling all game.

Austin Reid had huge tackles never let-ting up all game.

On the offensive side of the ball, Malaki

Allen had two touchdowns, and Dayton Planes also had a TD.

Big yard gains were had by Chris-tian Kaisinger,and Ryan Pfeiffer. Zander Adams had enormous blocking through-out the game.

Sooke Atoms final score was 18-0, next game against Saanich May 24 at Copley field.

Submitted photo

Plowing through

Sooke Seahawks players making their way through the Nanaimo team’s defence lines.

The local Sooke boys gear up for their fourth win in a row helping Westshore Warriors defeat Peninsula Panthers 16-0.

Continued from page 35

Here’s a quick sum-mary from coach Mike Dodd himself, explain-ing some of the action from last Sunday’s game in Duncan versus two of the local teams up there:

“The first game went the full seven innings with Daniela Hoolaeff pitching her best game of the season so far. Taylor Clawson and Tanya Fogarty shared the catching duties and both players provided aggressive base run-ning.

“Paiton Cameron and Hailey Steele pro-vided several defensive highlights, and Olivia Carello was a brick wall on defence.

“This game was an exciting one, with the Sooke bats coming alive in the late innings to rally from a 2-1 defi-cit, and win 6 -2.

“In the second game,

the girls fought hard, but playing a second game in the Duncan caught up with our girls and Duncan prevailed in a close one.

“Jenna North and Emma MacDonald pro-vided solid line drives, and solid base running to start a middle inning rally, which got the game close.

“Brianne Barton and Anya Nielsen Rhoads shared four strong innings of pitching, and first year players Jessica Graham and Olivia Lessard provided steady defence in the field.

“A little less heat and one more inning and the girls may have pulled the second game out.

“The girls are looking for some redemption at this coming Thursday’s game in Sooke, against a Duncan team that handed them one of the two losses.”

Last time on Hot Car of the Week we took you back to old England with a reminder of what true automotive class really is.

This time, we’re going Down Under to find some-thing with more humble, blue-collar beginnings: a 1977 Ford Ranchero GT belonging to Pete Norton of Sooke.

Story goes that an Australian farmer wrote to Ford of Australia back in the late 1950’s protesting that he didn’t have a vehicle in which he could take the pigs to market on Saturday and that was appealing enough to take his wife to church on Sunday.

So, Ford responded — not with an apologetic letter, but with a car; they took an existing Ford sedan, stretched the chassis by a wee bit, tossed a pickup box in the rear end, and voila - the Ran-chero (also known as a Ute in Australian-auto-lingo) was born.

This particular baby-blue Sookie Ranchero is a GT model, featuring a rebuilt 351 “vee-eait” engine, sport rims and tires, as well as special “GT” accents

along the rear pillars and lower skirts - so it means business as much as it means hauling anything in your house and garage in style.

GM followed suit later with their own ute ver-sion, the Chevy El Camino, basically a truckified version of its existing Chevelle, though not to the same applause the Ranchero earned years prior.

Still, Chevy had the last laugh, because while the Ranchero ran its course into the early 1980’s, the ute’s spirit returned in 2006 under the Holden badge (Holden is GM’s Australian marque) with a a full-pickle, no-replacement-for-displacement Cor-vette-based LS3 V8 under the bonnet.

The only difference, of course, to the classic utes is that the Holden is so fast that it can take your pigs to the market and return them as paté... in the same day.

Next week’s Hot Car... it’s Japanese, turbocharged, has all-wheel-drive and spent much of its career going sideways on a race track...

Catch!Senior men’s fastball Pirates facing off the Browns and having a ball at Art Morris Park last week. Games take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Pete Norton Photo

Following its transition to the Ford LTD platform in 1977, the Ranchero lost some of the curves it originally inherited from the Torino, but that didn’t matter, because it more than made up for it with a hood so long, it would rival a Lincoln Continental.

Octavian Lacatusu Photos

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Octavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

Grab your fishing lines and ready the bait because it’s that time of the year again when the sun’s shining and the open water is calling — so if you’ve been itching to get out there and catch the big-gest prize in the ocean, well good news; the Sooke Saltwater Series is back.

Like previous years, the series is divided into three derbies: the Halibut Derby on May 23/24, the coho derby on Oct 10, and Boxing Day Derby on Dec 26.

This year though, it’s a little bit differ-ent; those who participate and donate some of their catch will be eligible to some big prizes — and to a big thanks from some key local charities: Sooke Food Bank, Charters Creek Interpretive Centre, and the Sooke Salmon Enhance-ment Society.

All of it is organized by a core group of passionate local fishing guides, such as Ron Neitsch and Elden Smith, who’ve been actively running the Saltwater Series for the last four years in Sooke.

“We do the derbies off season to try to bring in more business to Sooke and provide something to charities here in town,” Neitsch said, adding that keeping the sport of fishing and the culture of fishing alive in Sooke is a key factor in the Series. And the more fish and more par-ticipants donate, the better for everyone.

“We offer extra prizes to fishers who donate, and fishers who donate a filet or a couple of filets will get a ticket for even bigger prizes,” he said. Neitsch added that any fish fillets that get donated are automatically prepared, bagged and sent

to the Sooke Food Bank.“They get a lot of fish out of it, and it’s

up to the point now where people are waiting for it, they know the fresh fish are coming up,” he said. “When we did our first halibut derby, there wasn’t much interest, but when we did our second one, it was all gone.”

Smith noted that those who take part are encouraged to bring cans of food

down as well. The way it works? Participants can

either purchase a $150 ticket for all three series, or $50 a ticket for a single derby (such as the upcoming Halibut Derby in May, also known as the Jack Homer Memorial Halibut Derby) - contestants will compete based on points they earn per every pound of fish they catch. According to Neitsch, for halibut the limit is 1 lb, though for coho and chinooks, you get 4 lb as the limit.

Though it varies on weather and how many people join in, Neitsch and Smith say around 100 - 130 fishermen take part in the event, and they hope to bring in even more.

“If we sell 100 tickets for the halibut derby this year, we’d be pretty happy,” Neitsch said, pointing out that the num-ber of sponsors and prizes has grown significantly this year.

“This year we’ve gotten some good sponsors; everyone’s been very gener-ous,” he said. “Our $500 sponsors, which is our highest level, we’ve gotten eight so far, one whom even donated $1,000 in gift certificates.”

And you don’t need to check in at the beginning of a derby either; you just go straight out fishing — Smith noted that the only timeline is you have to come in and weigh your fish around a certain time. Not all derby’s are the same, either; the halibut derby extends to two days (you can only fish until a certain time in the halibut derby) while others can be completed in one day.

“Whoever has the most points after Boxing Day is the winner,” Smith said. What we’re offering for that is a cash first,

Thurs May 14ODTODDLERTIMEAt the Sooke Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.,Hands-on activities for ages 18-36 months. Register at 250-642-3022.ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCRIBBAGE 7 P.M.BINGOSr’s Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community HallBABYTIMEOn the first Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. Sooke Library.

Fri May 15talVITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUSLunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June 250-642-2032 for information.SACRED CHANT CIRCLE7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre. 6750 West Coast Road.ARTIFACTS ART SHOWDaily, at the Sooke Region Museum to May 30.

Mon May 18PARENT PARENT & TOT DROP-IN Child, Youth, & Family Centre, 9:30-11. 250 642-5152.CALLING ALL QUILTERSKnox Pres. Church. All welcome. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 250-642-0789 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONEuchre 6:30 p.m.SOOKE SENIOR’S BUSAyre Manor Residents trips.

Sun May 17ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5.Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday.MONTHLY MARKETSooke Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., over 30 tables, Super Hero’s pictures available.

Wed May 20WALK-ING GROUPPeople’s Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONDominos 10 a.m.Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR POOLMeet and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m.CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE EMCS Theatre, 7-9 p.m.

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and free to the public. Please limit to 25 words.

SHOPPERSDRUG MART

250-642-5229

Tues May 19BABY TALKFirst Foods. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 10-11:30 a.m. 250-642-5464.YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.STORYTIMEAges 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSooke Harbour House. 7-9 p.m. Ongoing every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Child, Youth & Family Centre: 6672 Wadams WayFamily Medical Clinic: 1300-6660 Sooke Rd

Holy Trinity Church: 1952 Murray RdKnox Presbyterian Church: 2110 Church Rd

Legion #54: 6726 Eustace RdLibrary: 2065 Anna Marie RdMuseum: 2070 Phillips Rd

Peoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke RdSEAPARC: 2168 Phillips Rd

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend RdSooke Senior’s Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662

Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.

Directory: Where to find whatLong

weekend ahead!!

Victoria Day, Mon-day, May 18.

Sat May 16ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.SOOKE HORSESHOE CLUB OPEN HOUSE1- 4 p.m. 2250 Sooke River Rd. Come find out what the plans are.AUDITIONS FOR TOMMYBe a star, auditions for rock opera, 12-4 p.m, also May 17, EMCS Theatre.FOLK SINGER CASEY PREDIGER at Holy Trinity, open stage 7:30, feature 9 p.m.

Witness Blanket

Sooke Saltwater Series fishes for a good causesecond and third prize, and first place also gets a unique jacket with all the sponsors’ logos similar to a racing jacket.”

Those who want to join the fun can purchase tickets in advance at the Crab Shack and Eagle Eye Outfitters here in Sooke. All of the derbies take place at the Crab Shack at Jock’s Dock at 6947 West Coast Road.

For more info, visit www.sookesaltwaterser-ies.ca, or go check out the Sooke Saltwater

Series page on Facebook

Submitted photo

A local fisherman shows off his grand catch.

Sooke Horseshoe Club

OPEN HOUSE1:00-4:00pm

Saturday, May 162250 Sooke River Road

We’re now in the process of clearing and grading in preparation to construct 8 horseshoe courts at 2250 Sooke River Road (across from Fred Milne Park). We will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on May 16 from 1-4pm, rain or shine, at that address, open to entire families to come and see our progress and future plans.

Anyone who wishes to play horseshoes and would like this to become a sporting venue in Sooke is urged to come and show your support.

Please call 250-642-7657 or 250-642-7287 if you can’t make it, but wish to show your support.

Thank you,

Rick Hobday (President)Sooke Horseshoe Pitching Association



VRRRRROOMSookies Jackie and Gary Isacson Jr. proudly standing by their racing karts at their home garage.

The young duo are some of the quickest kids on the race track both locally and in Washington State, where they regularly race.

According to her dad, Gary Isacson, Jackie is quick, but meticulous on the track, as shown on her dent-free bumpers.

Bottle drive coming upLooking to spend some of that hard-earned cash on a good cause? Well, you’re in luck.

Take me out to the ball game… that’s what the Sooke Bantam boys REP fastball team would like your assis-tance with.

This year the boys have the opportunity to participate in the West-ern Canadian Fastball Tournament in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Pro-vincial baseball tour-nament in their home-town of Sooke and League tournaments in Vancouver.

With all this travel they need help with some fundraising efforts.

They will be hosting a bottle drive and scrap metal drive to help us with traveling costs.

These bantam boys

have been playing baseball together for a long time, some of them since they were five years old.

Representing Sooke in all their games is something this team takes great pride in.

Having the oppor-tunity to represent Sooke in multiple tour-naments this summer is what this team has worked very hard for over the years.

The scrap metal bin will be set up in front of the Sooke elementary school over the week-end of May 22 to May 24.

The bottle drive will be on Saturday May 23 from 9 a.m until 3 p.m. at the Sooke ele-mentary school if you would like to drop them off.

We will also be hav-ing our team drivers roaming the neigh-bourhoods filled with excited players looking for your bottles.

For more info, can contact Michelle

Wass at: [email protected].

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, your sign pulls

back this week and you may focus more on the artistic or spiritual. It can be a highly intuitive time of self-reflection for you.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, if you have

been backtracking over past decisions, it’s time to look at things again with a clear perspec-tive -- even if that means you need some advice from a third party.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, you achieve

some financial stabil-ity this week and enjoy the opportunity to breathe easy. Don’t go overboard, but reward yourself for your finan-cial discipline.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

There is much career energy coming your way, Cancer. You may find yourself with more job offers than you ever thought to entertain. This is not a time to sit back and let things slide.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Beauty and balance

are brought into your life, Leo. Use the oppor-tunity to brighten up your space with some decorating or a wel-come change of scen-ery.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you may have

more energy than you know what to do with this week. Find a way to funnel it into a cre-ative or worthwhile endeavor, like volun-teer work.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Relationships will be

a major high point for you this week, Libra. Every friendship or romance you have is irresistible and compel-ling at the present time.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, your health

and career continue to be your top priorities. You have a sense of urgency to get in better shape. It may be pos-sible to combine your goals.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

You are beyond mag-netic this week, Sag-ittarius. If someone didn’t want to be your friend before, they cer-tainly do now. Expect to be swarmed with atten-tion.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, others describe you as feisty and fun this week. With boundless energy, you bring your own party to each and every situ-ation. Enjoy the rush.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

C o m m u n i c a t i o n doesn’t seem to be coming easily for you, Aquarius. You know what you want and can’t voice it success-

fully. Take some time to plan what you want to say.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, a major finan-

cial event is on the hori-zon, but you’re not sure if it is a windfall or a burden. Only time will tell.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MAY 17Derek Hough,

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MAY 18Tina Fey, Comic (45)

MAY 19Sam Smith, Singer (23)

MAY 20Cher, Singer/Actress (69)

MAY 21Gotye, Singer (35)

MAY 22Ginnifer Goodwin,

Actress (37)

MAY 23Melissa McBride, Actress

(50)

Your Weekly Horoscope

Armin Sielopp Photo

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W W W . S O O K E N E W S M I R R O R . C O M

SOOKEFOURCAST Your weather forecast for the next FOUR DAYS!What you need to know about the weather to plan your weekend.

THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY

Mainly Sunny High 16 Low 9

Hours of sunshine 10


Hours of sunshine 111


Hours of sunshine 8

SATURDAY

Cloudy w/Sunny Breaks High 15 Low 11

Hours of sunshine 4

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MONDAYS

TUESDAYSWEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYSFRIDAYS

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Tickets @ Bar$1300 FRIDAY Steak Night

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ANNIVERSARIES / BIRTHDAYS / GROUP PARTIES WELCOME!

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Special Draw sponsored by Joanne & Brian Stewart

Jam SessionStarting at 6pm till

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OUR LOCAL WEEKLYSPECIALS ARE BACK

40 WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 201540 Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Camping season has finally arrived

Thousands of people are expected to head to BC Parks throughout the province to take in the great outdoors this May long weekend, in what is expected to be another record year for visitor numbers.

Each campground offers its own unique experience, whether visitors want to enjoy a campfire or waterfront picnic, hike some trails, take a swim or simply curl up under a shady tree with a good book.

Families and friends can choose from nearly 100 campsites throughout the prov-ince, and can also secure their favourite spots through Discover Camping(TM), the Province’s camping res-ervation system. From seaside shorelines to forest enclaves, there’s a provincial camp-ground to suit every camper’s taste, all while showcasing the rugged beauty that B.C. is known for.

New this camping season, outdoor enthu-siasts can reserve campsites at Summit Lake, Juniper Beach,

Whiskers Point and the Kootenay Lake (Davis Creek campground) provincial parks. Front-country campsites are also available in Ken-tucky Alleyne and the Robson River camp-ground in Mount Rob-son and provincial parks.

Remember to grab your BC Parks pass-port when you head out on your adventures - kids will love collect-ing stickers and stamps towards great prizes when visiting any one of the more than 200 provincial parks and visitor centres.

Children can also learn to cast their own fishing lines through the free Learn to Fish program offered in many provincial parks. The popular program, jointly run with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, is held in various locations throughout the prov-ince.

Grab your family, friends and favourite roasting sticks and visit DiscoverCamping.ca to book your next adven-ture.


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WEEKLY TIDE TABLES

TIMES ARE IN STANDARD TIME, HEIGHTS IN FEET

Day Time HT Time HT Time HT Time HT14 06:18 4.3 11:52 6.9 17:30 4.6 15 00:01 8.9 07:10 3.3 13:10 6.9 18:20 5.216 00:32 9.5 07:58 2.3 14:16 7.2 19:06 5.617 01:04 9.5 08:44 1.6 15:15 7.2 19:48 5.918 01:36 9.8 09:29 1.3 16:10 7.5 20:26 6.619 02:09 9.8 10:13 1.0 17:03 7.5 20:56 6.620 02:43 9.5 10:56 1.3 17:55 7.5 21:18 6.921 13:18 9.2 11:38 1.6 18:48 7.5 21:55 7.2

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