sooke news mirror, september 10, 2014

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GRIZZLY POWERCharity hockey

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And the winners are...

Many of the trophy and rosette winners were on hand at the Sooke Community Hall on Sunday to claim their rewards for their entries.

Beautiful sunny skies and a whole lot of enthusiasm marked the end of the two-day Sooke Fall Fair.

Maja Tait formally

announces candicacy for mayor of Sooke

“I see a bright future for Sooke”, said Maja Tait, a District of Sooke Councillor. “I’m grateful to have served Sooke on Council and I am looking forward to the opportunity to cam-paign for the Mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election.

“We’re a young, diverse municipality with a rich heritage and incredible potential,” said Tait. “After six con-secutive years, I bring experience, inclusivity and a business person’s respect for the bottom line to the position.”

While on council,

Maja has liaised with numerous committees, advisory groups and societies: the Sooke Region Tourism Associ-ation, the Mayor’s Panel on Economic Develop-ment Panel, the EMCS Society and the Sooke Region Historical Soci-ety, as well as the CRD’s Regional Housing Trust Fund Commission since 2008 and is a Commu-nity Director with the Greater Victoria Coali-tion to End Homeless-ness.

She’s particularly proud of the role she has played in recent years regarding the

newly constructed Hope Centre, upgrades to SEAPARC’s bike skills park and the recently adopted Town Cen-tre Illustrative Design Handbook.

Maja moved to Van-couver Island in the late 1990’s and relo-cated to Sooke with her husband in 2006.

“We chose to live here because of the community’s abun-dance - Sooke’s wild setting, charm, history and the diversity of people who live here.”

Tait has been a dedi-cated community vol-unteer since her child-

hood and is an avid mountain biker who has successfully bal-anced long hours of community service with an established career in property man-agement.

“I’m a champion for Sooke who’s always tell-ing everyone how great it is here,” she added. “Now I’m seeking the opportunity to work with our elected coun-cillors, our community organizations and our residents in continuing to build a community that is healthy, active and vibrant.”

The only other per-

son to announce they are running for the chair being vacated by Wen-dal Milne is Councillor Herb Haldane. Other candidates who have announced they intend to run for District of Sooke council include Councillors Kerrie Reay and Kevin Pearson. Nei-ther Bev Berger or Rick Kasper have formally announced they are running for council.

Local businessman Kel Phair has also stated he will be run-ning for council, as has former councillor Brenda Parkinson.

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Ground Breaking for Harbourside Cohous-ing in Sooke

Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m.

6669 Horne Road, Sooke

Harbourside Cohous-ing in Sooke will be hold-ing a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construc-tion of their 31-unit Cohousing community on the waterfront in downtown Sooke at 11 a.m. on Friday, Septem-ber 19, 2014.

Members and friends will be joined by invited guests to break ground on this unique project, which is the first senior cohousing community in B.C. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the com-mon house on the site.

The members of Harbourside Senior Cohousing are work-ing with expert consul-tants, some of whom will attend the ground breaking ceremony. Yet Harbourside is very much a grass-roots effort started by ordi-nary citizens three and a half years ago. The cohousing members provide the equity to get the project under-way, and they retain control over all aspects of the project.

Harbourside is not a cooperative. It will be an owner-developed strata that combines private dwellings with a community in which neighbours know and care about each other.

Cohousing originated in Denmark about 50 years ago and has now spread to the U.S.A. and

Canada. It is a neigh-bourhood design that combines compact, private homes with extensive, shared com-mon facilities. There are seven family-ori-ented cohousing com-munities in B.C. but Harbourside is the first with a focus on aging well in community. Har-bourside will be home to three generations; member’s ages range from “shy of 50 to bet-ter than 85.”

Sixteen of Harbour-side’s 27 member households call Sooke home. Others have come from Germany, Hawaii, northern B.C., and Alberta. Four units

are still available for new members.

Campbell Construc-tion is the general con-tractor for the project. Completion of all 31 units is scheduled for January, 2016.

The Canadian Senior Cohousing Society, a non-profit that gave rise to Harbourside, is committed to explor-ing how this project can be a model for the development of more senior cohousing proj-ects which can offer a different kind of liv-ing arrangement that reduces the load on government funded services for seniors, reduces the risks of

social isolation, and reframes aging as an opportunity to flour-ish in connection with neighbours.

For more informa-

tion, please visit www.harbourside.ca.

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For an appointment call toll free 1-800-663-9203.

take a hikeFriday, Sept. 12 10

a.m. to 2 p.m.eaSt Sooke regional

park, guided adult hike, 18 years+ to the summit of mount maguire. the hike is strenuous and steep, so sturdy hiking shoes are a must. dress for the weather, bring a lunch and water. there is no fee but you must pre-register by Sept. 11 as space is limited.

pleaSe leave yoUr pets at home. contact crd regional parks at 250-478-3344 or visit crd,bc.ca/events.

OngOingthe Water FloWline

exhibit is ongoing at the charters river Salmon interpretive centre until September 28. the exhibit explores the 1911-15 construction of the flow line. located at 2895 Sooke river road.

Pirjo Raits photos

Steve Hale restored a 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and drove it around the Pacific Marine Circle Route along with a whole bunch of other Rolls drivers. The car is originally from California and is now in Nanoose Bay. The car features custom made flower vases, right, and carpets. It is worth over $50,000, weighs two tons and can easily reach speeds of 100/kmh. “It ticks over beautifully,” said Hale. He said there are many Rolls Royces on Vancouver Island.

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to the Woman who donated two flags to the royal canadian legion, after the Canadian flag was stolen on July 1.

RRContentious bylaw to get public hearingPirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

A contentious bylaw, which would have allowed waste transfer stations in all M2 zones, is being sent back for a public hearing.

District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne brought back the bylaw, under the Commu-nity Charter, for recon-sideration. He asked council to rescind the motion of July 21 which would have seen Bylaw 596 Official Commu-nity Plan Amendment Bylaw and Bylaw 597, Zoning Amendment Bylaw -– Waste Trans-fer Station go to public hearing.

“If we don’t rescind, there is not a lot of con-fidence from the com-munity,” said Milne at the council meeting on September 8. “I’m appalled at the way it all came out. Blanket zones won’t fix this.”

Milne called it “anar-chy” as he said people were doing what they want to do, rather than go through the proper process.

“People see this as something slid through and people are con-cerned,” added Milne.

“This bylaw should be killed,” stated Coun-cillor Maja Tait. “I agree with what the mayor said.”

Back in January rep-resentatives from Dale Arden, the owner of a property on Idlemore Road, approached Milne about putting in a waste transfer sta-tion. Milne, at the time, stated the property was not zoned for a waste transfer station.

While Milne was away, somehow the business got approval and was operating contrary to the zoning bylaw and the OCP.

The problem, accord-ing to the three coun-cillors who opposed the rescinding of the bylaw, was one of “def-inition.” Opposed to rescinding the motion of July 21, 2014 were Councillors Kevin Pear-son, Herb Haldane and Bev Berger. Coun. Rick Kasper was absent from the meeting.

Milne stated that if the motion was rescinded and the bylaw quashed, each individual prop-erty owner could come forward for rezoning to accommodate the use they wanted for their industrial property. He said uses should be spe-cific to each property, not blanket zoned and be linked to the Official Community Plan.

“People that were blanket zoned didn’t want to be rezoned,” said Milne.

“The only question I have is the definition in the bylaw,” said Coun. Haldane. “Exactly what is what?”

“No one set out to cause community strife,” said Pearson. “There is no definition, that’s the point... It’s not blanket zoning, it’s adding a use.”

After the votes were counted, it was a tie. Rescinding the previ-ous motion was lost and a public hearing based on the original motion will be sched-uled. The bylaw still needs to go to third reading and adoption.

second question on november ballotPirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

A community group wanting to stop oil tanker traffic in B.C. waters got what they wanted at District of Sooke council on Sep-tember 8.

Transition Town Sooke Soci-ety requested a second ques-tion on the November ballot and after a half dozen speakers and written submissions, council approved the move.

In a report to council it was

recommended not to place the question on a ballot but to consider a resolution similar to those in other municipalities. In 2011 and 2012 The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) con-sidered a resolution on the oil tanker traffic issue and Mayor Wendal Milne sent a letter to the Minister of Environment in Ottawa stating opposition to increased tanker traffic.

Chief Election Officer Tom Moore had recommended not placing the non-binding item

on the ballot stating that with the loan authorization bylaw already on the ballot it could cause confusion.

Mayor Milne had suggested an on-line survey and a re-affir-mation letter rather than placing it on the ballot.

Letters to the mayor in sup-port of placing the item on the ballot stated they wanted to “give Sooke voters the oppor-tunity to weigh in on this vital question.”

Did You Know? Sooke to Sidney sales are up by 12% this August over last year. Sooke had a strong month also with 32 residential sales, last August there were 26. That is a 19% increase in number of sales.

12 between 0-$299,999 14 between $300,000-$399,999 4 between $400,000-$499,999 1 between $500,000-$599,999 1 between $1mil -$1.5mil

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Summer museum exhibit extendedBrianna ShambrookSpecial to the Sooke News Mirror

This summer the Sooke Region Museum cel-

ebrated our tourism industry through an exhibit on past and present accommoda-tions and restaurants in the area. Quite a few residents have been moved by the exhibit as it shows just how much Sooke has changed since the early 1900s. For this reason, the exhibit, titled “Accom-modating the World,” has been extended until March 1, 2015.

Our community has blossomed into one of the most coveted vaca-tion spots on the island. The delicious and locally grown food and exclusive accommoda-tions continually draw people to the Sooke region. The exhibit focuses on many estab-lishments, but empha-sizes historically sig-nificant ones such as the Belvedere Hotel and the Sooke Harbour House. The content has

been really educational for new residents and younger generations.

The exhibit has a few key features.

• One feature is a menu book that includes all eateries in the Sooke Region. This menu book has proven to be very useful for tourists and will be

used in the Visitor Cen-tre when the exhibit ends.

• Another feature is a photo op with hay in front of a stable door from the Belvedere Hotel (see the June 11, 2014 Curator’s Corner column for information on this door).

• Additionally, a com-

ment station allows people to share their favourite restaurant or accommodation in the region. This por-tion of the exhibit has been extremely well received.

The museum extends a warm thank you to all donors who have objects on display in

the exhibit. Questions and comments regard-ing the content are being directed to the museum’s Collections and Exhibits Manager, Brianna Shambrook, who curated the exhibit ([email protected]).

Take a guided hike on the wilder sideCRD Regional Parks are

hosting a couple of hikes, one to beautiful East Sooke Regional Park and the other to Charters River Salmon Inter-pretive Centre. Take your pick and enjoy the afternoon.

West Coast Afternoon Guided Adult Hike

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Museum and a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist for a short, steep hike through the woods to see a historic bake oven built 100 years ago by workers constructing the 27 mile flow-line to carry water to Victoria.

Meet at Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre at 2895 Sooke River Road.

There is no fee for this pro-gram but you must pre-regis-ter by September 12 as space is limited.

Please leave your pets at home.

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Claims start for $40 education subsidyPayments will start once labour dispute ends

Starting today, par-ents of public school students 12 years old and under can register at http://bcparentinfo.ca/ to receive $40 per student for each day school is not in ses-sion due to the ongo-ing labour disruption in B.C. public schools.

The Temporary Edu-cation Support for Par-ents (TESP) program is intended to help par-ents with the added cost of learning and supervision for the duration of the labour disruption.

Parents and primary caregivers are eligible to apply. Primary care-givers can include step-parents, legal guardians, foster par-ents, host parents for international students, caregivers with tempo-rary custody arrange-

ments, and family mem-bers who normally care for the student, such as grandparents.

To register parents and primary caregivers will need to provide the name, address, date of birth, school district number and school for each eligible student.

Payment will be made by cheque in a single payment mailed to the address provided dur-

ing registration. Most payments will be pro-cessed within 30 days after the month that the labour disruption ends. Payments for students attending kindergarten, and for students who are new to B.C. pub-lic schools, will also be made after the labour disruption ends, once enrolment for the cur-rent school year can be confirmed.

Eligible parents will have four months from the end of the month in which the labour dis-ruption is settled to reg-ister for the temporary education support. No new registrations will be accepted after this date.

Quick Facts:• For those without

access to a computer, registration by paper

form is also available by calling 1 877 387-3332 or 250 387-3332.

• The payment is not taxable and will not affect provincial and federal tax cred-its and benefits such as the new BC Early Child-hood Tax Benefit, BC Low Income Climate Action Tax Credit, Sales Tax Credit or the fed-eral Canada Child Tax Benefit or GST credit.

• The payment will not impact other pro-vincial support assis-tance such as income or disability assistance, child care subsidy, sub-sidized housing, MSP subsidies, or Fair Phar-macare.

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Teachers are on the picket lines at all of the schools across British Columbia, including Saseenos elementary as pictured above.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE)NOTICE OF NOMINATION

GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke) that nominations for the offices of Trustee for:

Belmount Zone four (4) Trustees to be elected Milnes Landing Zone three (3) Trustees to be elected will be received at the offices of School District No. 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the thirtieth (30th) day of September 2014 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the tenth (10th) day of October 2014 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning Joanne Kimm, Executive Assistant, at (250) 474 9804 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059.

The Trustees will be elected for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018 after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act and the School Act.

The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows:A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of a School District if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15th, 2014), a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of nomination papers are filed, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or to be otherwise disqualified by law.

Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke). The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and School Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act.

Copies of all forms are available at the Offices School District No. 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. or by contacting Joanne Kimm, Executive Assistant at (250) 474 9804 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059.

Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this tenth (10th) day of September, 2014.

Thomas F. Moore,Chief Election Officer

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Changes in Pastoral LeadershipWhen we live in a community for a number of years we see the changes in the pastoral leadership of our faith communities. I have been in Sooke for six years, not a long time but long enough to see a few changes in the pastoral leadership. Holy Trinity Anglican Church in June received its new pastor Rev.

Dimas Canjura. He is newly ordained but in his previous careers has had many experiences in pastoral ministry. Rev. Dimas now brings these gifts to Holy Trinity and Sooke. Pastor Rick Eby is just moving into Sooke this week as the new pastor of Sooke Baptist Church. We welcome him and his family to the community. Both Holy Trinity and Sooke Baptist have been without a pastor for a number of months. After Alex and Nancy Nagey and Dwight and Sandy Geiger had left Howard Jacques and Richard Steele were the intern pastors.

Eduardo and Trisha Aristizabal at Christian Life Assembly Sooke Harbour and Mike Stevenson at the Seventh Day Adventist Church have come in recent years to our community. Rick Wismer has for many years being coming to Sooke to minister with the Refuge Bus sponsored by Youth for Christ. Pastor Gordon Kouwenberg at Knox Presbyterian is now the longest serving pastor in Sooke. On a larger scale the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia (Vancouver Island) and the Catholic Diocese of Victoria both have new bishops. Bishop Logan McMenamie was installed in June for the Anglican Diocese and Bishop Gary Gordon was installed late last month for the Catholic Diocese of Victoria.

In closing let us give thanks for those men and woman who give pastoral leadership and their ministry in our community. May their families and those that they serve be blessed. Amen.

Fr. Mike Favero St. Rose of Lima Parish

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CANOE RACING, 1920s and 1930s

Nowadays many outdoors enthusiasts enjoy kayaking in our local waters, but not so many years ago it was canoes and fast pad-dling that led the way.

While this photo shows canoe racing in the Gorge waterway in 1923, there was also an annual event in the 1930s that attracted well-muscled paddlers. That race ran from Port Angeles across the Strait to Victoria; and reversed direction alternate years. Among well-known Sooke area contestants were the teams of Albie and Jumbo Davies and Jas-per Charles and Johnny Albany.

This 1923 photo was supplied by Johnny Tuttle who had grown up on the T’Sou-ke Reserve, alongside his half-brother Frank Planes. Johnny shared the culture of his

mother, Teresa Lazzar of the T’Sou-ke, and of his dad Ivan Tuttle who hailed from the Ameri-can side of the Strait. When Johnny grew up, and after World War II broke out, he chose to join the US Navy in Port Angeles. Frank Planes, so well-known to many in the Sooke commu-nity, was attached to a Canadian army unit and served in the North Pacific.

In later years, when the Sooke Region Museum was getting organized, the two brothers, Johnny Tuttle and Frank Planes would join forces and come to spend many hours at the museum, shar-ing their knowledge of earlier days within the Strait’s Salish history and customs.

The two recalled the canoeing enthu-siasm that led every-one to make their way ahead of the May Day weekend to camp at the Gorge where they

would gather to feast and make ready for the morning race. The photo shows a series of dugout canoes, ranging up to the larger cere-monial canoes. Planked boats are in the scene as well, plus a ketch rigged sailing vessel.

The advent of World War II put an end to the simple marine gather-ings such as this, and they did not seem to resume readily after the

war. Craft with motors had become the vogue. The past two decades has seen the call of the past resumed, how-ever, and gatherings of canoes from the Wash-ington coast and our B.C. coast have joined together in annual Tribal Journeys far up the Inside Passage.

Elida Peers, Histo-rian

Sooke Region Museum

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process never wrongWell, well, well, it’s going to be an interesting run

to the finish. The hopefuls for District of Sooke council are starting to line up. Two contenders for mayor so far, Maja Tait and Herb Haldane, and our guess is there will be at least one other, if not two.

At Monday night’s council meeting, it was obvious that the councillors were all vying for a little air time, explaining their rationale for voting the way they did. It is, after all, election time.

Three councillors who voted in opposition to a motion put forth by the mayor regarding an illegal waste transfer station stated that it was all about their interpretation of the definitions in the zoning bylaws. The point is, this business is operating “illegally” under our bylaws and OCP without having gone through the proper process. It isn’t as though they can’t have a transfer station, it is how they went about it and who approved it. Those who championed the cause for allowing the waste transfer station to open essentially condoned an “illegal” operation contrary to the OCP and zoning bylaws. They went against the mayor’s prior decision on the matter. Explaining it away as ambiguous doesn’t cut it. The proponent, and anyone else for that matter, can go through the proper channels and get their business up and running... but it will cost, just as it does for anyone wanting to rezone.

The other part of this fiasco is those people who had their properties rezoned without any consideration or prior notice. To make it easy for one business to operate and the heck with the rest is not the way to do business in Sooke. The mayor and a couple of councillors know this, the rest don’t seem to get it. You can’t blame this type of decision on lack of definitions. The last time we looked, illegal still means: not according to or authorized by law.

ANOTHER VIEW

B.C. Views

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitra-tion on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere.

This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007.

BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the govern-ment’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs.

“This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settle-ment to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said.

In short, there will be a negotiated settlement, eventually. The union chose to begin the strike, and now must find a way to end it.

The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it. And it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped.

The announcement of a $40-a-day payment for days lost during a fall strike for children under 13 was greeted with scorn by the BCTF and its echo chambers. Parents won’t be bribed, they want school, not day-care, it’s an insult, went the refrain.

Before the first week of the fall strike was over, nearly two thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, faced with pickets at their schools and real and mounting child care and tutoring costs. The union executive, collecting their hefty salaries while teachers do without even token strike pay, said members who are parents should refuse the money.

Some B.C. teachers have begun advertising tutoring services online. With distance learning and other online education options expand-ing in all 60 public school districts, the digital revolution is unfolding quickly.

The B.C. government made a cou-ple of announcements in April, one about moving to digital versions of textbooks and another about a digital merger of 1,600 school librar-ies with public and post-secondary schools. Growth of options acceler-ates.

Largely drowned out by the noise of 1970s-style industrial labour strife, the B.C. public school curric-ulum is being refashioned for this new age. Among its goals is to “allow teachers and students the flexibility to personalize their learning experi-ence to better meet each student’s

individual strengths and needs.”One of B.C.’s early models for self-

directed learning is Thomas Haney secondary in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time.

It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin making up for lost time from the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course.

Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 stu-dents looking for particular courses they will need by next year.

In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule.

“Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christ-mas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said.

In the longer term, the whole fac-tory model of school is on the way out.

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

Factory model fading for schools

OUR VIEW EDITORIAL CARTOON


Clean up Flea Beach

Residents of Shirley were recently informed a large bear has a den on the Flea Beach prop-erty, yards from where people picnic, walk dogs, kayak, fish and enjoy the ocean.

A bear. The time has come to remove unwanted and danger-ous trees, repair the road and add some benches. It’s time to change the property from a hazard to a peo-ple place. Flea Beach should be managed for the pleasure and safety of all.

The Sheringham Point Lighthouse Pres-ervation Society has “stewardship” of this property. If they do not wish to properly man-age this land then they should delegate the job to those who will.

Dan AdamsShirley

Combine uses in building

While the August 27, 2014 Sooke news Mirror editorial cor-rectly questions the measurable value of our district’s contribu-tion to the boat launch/hotel boondoggle, what really needs to be addressed today is the need for our district officials to execute the timely and value-based acquisition of assets that will ensure future recreational opportu-nities for Sooke resi-dents, from toddlers

to seniors. Our popula-tion has long relied on the goodwill of the fine people of the Sooke Community Associa-tion for the provision of sporting fields and meeting spaces, and those among us who have volunteered with the various sports clubs or service groups know full well just how important this inter-twined relationship with the SCA is, as it has spawned genera-tion after generation of volunteers in our com-munity. Alas, it would be hard to find a single volunteer among that army who would coun-ter the observation that our fields and facilities are, despite how proud we are of them, near-ing the end of their life cycle and barely able to keep pace with the demands of a growing population.

Much has changed in the decades since these fields and build-ings were built. Traffic and roads have and will continue to have an impact on softball field use, field quality will slowly erode, and the demographic of the typical family will put greater stress and strain on the demand of volunteers to main-tain these recreational assets. The shift toward higher density hous-ing limits opportunity for many children to experience throwing a ball in the back yard or practicing soccer drills. The provision of recre-

ational field surfaces, as a part of wise com-munity planning and growth, is an elemental necessity for our town. To hear that council is advancing a com-munity referendum on bylaw 603 should put a smile on the face of all of us in Sooke, and must have us all asking what more can we do to help with the recre-ation needs of old and young alike.

Our town is long overdue – and I mean long if anybody in Vic-toria or Ottawa is read-ing this – for an infusion of significant infrastruc-ture funding. I am not shy to suggest that an integrated facility of ball fields and soc-cer fields should be anchored by an indoor artificial turf field house with an attached com-munity centre. Seniors would be able to use such a facility for virtu-ally any activity under the sun with the ben-efit of indoor sport provision during foul weather. Parents would know that soccer or ball practices would carry on as scheduled regardless of weather. Exhibitions and groups could gather and social-ize, bringing folks in our community together for many causes. This is an attainable goal that many communi-ties in British Columbia have successfully com-pleted.

If it seems a little lofty, then you know exactly how the pioneers in our

community felt when they first gave consid-eration to our commu-nity hall many years ago. It is now our turn to step up to the plate and work hard for this cause.

Chris BryantSooke

Unruly behaviour halted

Kudos must be given to the Sooke RCMP who attended the Sooke River Campground on Saturday night (August 30). The camp hosts required RCMP assis-tance in persuading a large group that unruly inebriation, foul lan-guage and loud noise was inconsiderate towards other campers and families.

It is reassuring that the RCMP gave sup-port in such a difficult situation and we able to resolve the matter.

I feel that the camp hosts handled this incident in a profes-sional, calm and expe-dient manner. They set a boundary and when that was grossly overstepped by those involves, the hosts did the right thing by calling the police who attended promptly.

It is encouraging to know that families stay-ing at the Sooke River Campground are in such good care.

Bruce ColemanSooke

Wind power is viable

Mr. Kitt is correct: it’s high time Canada had a fact-based debate on energy.

Fact: Wind energy is more than viable today – it is one of the lowest cost options we have for new generation. The productivity of wind turbines has increased significantly over the last five years, even as the cost of turbines has dropped by almost 30 per cent. BC Hydro recently reassessed the cost of wind energy in B.C., and found that it accounted for the bulk of B.C.’s lowest-cost renewable generation options – cheaper than run of river hydro, and even large hydro proj-ects like Site C assum-ing equivalent financing costs. Moreover, wind provides long-term price stability, whereas fossil fuel generation is subject to rising fuel and carbon emission (or pollution control) costs.

Fact: Ontario Inde-pendent System Oper-ator’s (IESO) 2013

We asked: How is the teachers’ strike affecting you and your family?

We (Kids Quest) have had to move three times out of

schools. Not every parent can access child care.

Christine McGuinessSooke

I support the teachers but thinkk they should have come to a reso-

lution a long time ago. My kids are really missing school, they’re

in Grades 1 and 2. It’s hard on families.

Trisha BartlettSooke

It's not right. I now have two young kids and it makes me

worried for the future for sure.

Jessy MartinSooke

Well, I have a 13 1/2 -year-old and there’s no day care subsidy. I’m fearful the whole education system is going down. Kids are

our future I want them to work it out spend the money on educa-

tion instead of lawyers..

Leighanne GeorgesonSooke

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Annual Report states: “Wind generation has taken on a whole new role in the Ontario elec-tricity system – moving from a passive resource to one that is actively used to balance supply against demand. The dispatch of wind has become an effective tool to manage surplus baseload generation.”

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Calculating the real cost

Notes from a con-cerned parent, teacher, and taxpayer.

I guess we won’t be going back to class on Tuesday. Thought there might be a chance over the weekend.

The latest pundits seem to think that this could go on for at least a couple of weeks or

more. I don’t know.However, I look at

this $40 a day credit to parents who will need some kind of child care in the interim with much interest. Parents are between a rock and a hard place, so is pub-lic education.

For example, 30 stu-dents in my Grade 7 class times $40 a day equals $1,200 a day available to parents. Now, project that over a two week period (10 days) equals $12,000.

There are 10 Grade 6 - 7 classes in our school equals $120,000, just for our middle school.

Now, if you project that through the pub-lic school students that are 12 yrs. and under, approx. 250,000 students (conserva-tive estimate), that works out to about $100,000,000 for two weeks child care.

Since the govern-ment is willing to put those kinds of funds into something other than the public school system, I would suggest that our government of the day has trouble with math, allocation of pub-lic funds, or just plain

has an ethical problem funding public schools.

If the government of the day can earmark that kind of money to keep students out of school, then why can’t they earmark that kind of money to help settle this mess?

I wouldn’t mind being funded to oper-ate my classroom on a $40 per day per diem for 30 students. I have had classes of 34 with no EA’s or specialized help. So, go figure.

Richard Hopkins, teacherShirley

Why change wording?

Why do you suppose the Inspector of Munici-palities ordered council to remove the “renova-tion” phrase from the original bylaw autho-rizing the district to borrow up to $1.5-mil-lion “to construct new or renovate existing community facilities.” (Sooke News Mirror, August 27, 2014)? Pre-sumably because coun-cil never has any inten-tion of sprucing up our existing and more-than-

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adequate community hall, but hopes the sug-gestion might attract favorable votes from those who believed the $1.5-million was only intended, as Ellen Lew-ers writes int he same Sooke News Mirror, to answer “the call of a few, from some special interest groups.”

Yet even after the Inspector of Municipali-ties threw out the mis-leading wording, show-ing that the $1.5-mil-lion is entirely to be for “purchasing property, design and construc-tion of a (new) build-ing” (Sooke News Mirror August 27, 2014), Acting Mayor Maja Tait main-tains that “construc-tion” includes “renova-tion.” This defies logic, all the various mean-ings of “construction” in the dictionary, and the “intent” of the inspector.

Ms. Tait’s claim that the “intent behind the previous wording” is still in place, therefore, only continues the ploy to influence voters.

What’s your “intent” when it come time to vote on this boondog-gle?

Dick MomsenSooke

Seniors’ votes will count

Re: letter from Herb Haldane Wed. Aug. 27, Sooke News Mirror.

It was with great sad-ness and disappoint-ment I read again (for the third time) in the newpapers how he has no empathy or under-standing of the needs of the seniors and youth of Sooke. In his opin-ion, they are wanting for nothing, but rather the middle class is with-out. I am surprised he knows so little of the financial means of a great number of the seniors in Sooke. Many are widows who with their husbands helped settle Sooke. They were never employed outside the home themselves, and have no income from pensions except for the old age pension. They have never con-tributed to or receive benefits from CPP.

Further, many are alone, with no family, and if not for a place to gather socially would

never get out of their homes. They need and deserve a place to spend time in a social atmosphere, both for their physical and men-tal wellbeing.

The seniors have been actively looking for a permanent home, one that could be shared by others with the same needs. We shared space with the youth before we lost our permanent home in 2010, and it was a very satisfiying relationship on both sides.

I know there are far more seniors who get out and vote than young people. I urge both the seniors and young of Sooke to get out and vote in Novem-ber, say YES to the ref-erendum, we will have the same naysayers that did not support SEAPARC but what a boon to our community that has proven to be.

And remember, Mr. Haldane does not appear to be inter-ested in supporting our seniors or our youth.

Carol Pinalski President

Sooke Senior Drop in Center

Grateful to community

I would like to say thank you to all the wonderful people who assisted me on the morning of Sunday, August 31 at Whiffin Spit.

My dog would have drowned had it not been for the kindness of all the individuals involved. While out walking, Dexter got dis-tracted and wanted to play with a family of otters near the shore. No matter the incen-tive I could not get him to come back, in fact he continued to follow out the mother whose intention was to get him away from her babies. After some time and a lot of panic on my part, a gentlemen retrieved his boat and went out after him.

In addition a lovely couple kept watch over my other dog and stayed for the duration when he finally came to shore. Dexter came to our family as a rescue after our dog passed away from cancer.

Watching from shore and feeling helpless at

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19Chickens attracted

a family unit of three bears to a rural home near Sooke. Before their introduction to humans and human foods they were probably living a wild life accessing all sorts of wild foods with a healthy respect for humans and an under-standing of the danger that the humans posed to the bears. When the sow discovered the chickens, they stopped by for a feed.

“Three bears have been destroyed this season, just in this neighborhood,” said Debbie Read of Wild-SafeBC, “And if we don’t take precautions to set up electric fenc-ing around our chick-ens more destruction are likely to follow.

“It is frustrating that people don’t under-stand that it is not the Conservation Officer’s fault that bears are being destroyed, but instead, it is our own fault for creating the unsafe situation in the first place.

Read went on to ask people to, “Keep your garbage secure, pick your fruit and keep the ground clear of wind-falls, put away the bird feeders until the winter, and use electric fencing to protect your chick-

ens, bees or other small livestock.”

Since some people are new to the pro-cess of setting electric fences up, Read has arranged for a work-shop on the subject for September 19 at 10 a.m. at the Sooke Region Museum, corner of Sooke Road and Phil-lips Road. WildSafe BC Provincial Coordinator, Frank Ritcey, will teach

this great, efficient, cost

effective, fencing sys-tem.

This is a free work-shop but participants are asked to register by contacting Ms. Read at [email protected] or by phone at 250-646-2997.

“If we all work together we can help keep wildlife wild and our community safe” added Read.

Debbie Read - Wild-safeBC

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event calendar at no charge. FREE EVENTS will be listed at no charge, space permitting.

Thurs Sep 11ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCribbage 7 p.m.

Fri Sep 12VITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke with Pete & Megan 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIOR’S BUSLunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call Celia 250-642-5828 for information.

Mon Sep 15PARENT & 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.MAMMOGRAPHYOngoing to September 18 at Sooke Health Unit. Call 1-800-663-9203 for appt.

Sun Sep 14ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5, kids welcome.Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.SOOKE SENIOR’S BUSDinner at a Restaurant. Call Kay 250-642-1521 for info.TRANSITION TOWN CAFEAt the Reading Room Cafe downtown Sooke at the Evergreen Mall. This is a free event. Drop by between 2-4 p.m.CORN BOILEveryone welcome, 3 p.m. No charge, 6255 Sooke Rd. JdF Seventh Day Adventist.

Tues Sep 16BABY TALKInfant development: Gross and fine motor skills. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 10-11:30 a.m. ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Info 250-642-8000.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.WOMAN’S CANCER SUPPORTMeeting, Sooke Harbour House, Potlatch Room 7-9 p.m. Phone Mary 250-646-2554 or Phoebe 250-642-4342

Wed Sep 17PEOPLE’S WALKING 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.FREE ARTS AND CRAFTSSooke Library. 4 - 8 p.m. All ages, no registration required.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONDominos 10 a.m.Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR 7 p.m.COMMUNITY CHOIR Holy Trinity Church, register 6:30 p.m., sing at 7 p.m.PUBLIC ADVISORY PANEL7 p.m. at the Prestige. Info 250-642-1634.

Sat Sep 13ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.JAILATHON10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evergreen Centre. Cops for Cancer fundraiser.JUNIOR A HOCKEYGrizzlies vs Cowichan Valley Capitals, 4 p.m. SEAPARCJOHNNY VALLISSooke Legion dinner show, dinner at 6 p.m. show 7-9 p.m. Tickets at the bar.GARAGE SALESt. Rose of Lima, 2191 Townsend Rd, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Something for everyone.

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

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the thought of losing another pet so soon was unbearable and we are so fortunate for this outcome. It really makes me appreciate even more, being a part of such a wonderful community like Sooke.

Beyond grateful,The Rogers family

Sooke

Connector dangerous

A dangerous con-dition now exists at the intersection of Townsend Road and the newly constructed road, Wadams Way.

A driver of a vehicle approaching Wadams Way along Townsend Road from the south has his/her vision restricted of approach-ing pedestrians/traffic from the east on Wad-ams Way.

Prior to the paving of the trail along Wad-ams Way the owners of private residential lot

number 2127 (on the town pdf map) piled up large boulders paral-lel with the new paved trail on the south side of Wadams Way.

Approximately three feet high, the boulders obstruct a driver’s view to the east towards any approaching pedestri-ans/traffic on Wadams Way.

In addition to, and part of, this blocked view is bush on the property paralleling Townsend Road which also blocks the view to the east.

A driver in a small low riding car must creep past the stop line into the intersection to obtain a view of any oncoming traffic from the east.

Also, the stop sign is obscured by this bush on property 2127.

And, finally, I have observed a driver totally ignoring the newly installed stop signs on Townsend Road by driving

straight through with-out even slowing his speed... enforcement please.

Please refer to the attached map taken from your pdf map and enhanced to indi-cate the position of the intersection view block.

William Slim Sooke

Get our kids back to school

My name is Trudy Spiller, I am a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

I am currently rais-ing my great niece and grandson who should be going in to Grades 3 and 4 this year. I am very disappointed that the B.C. Liberal Gov-ernment and teachers have walked away from the negotiating table.

We live in a democ-racy where we should believe that when

something goes in to a Supreme Court deci-sion that that decision is binding on both par-ties? I am somewhat baffled, the Supreme Court decision is now being negotiated after

the fact by the govern-ment of the day and that our children will not be going back to school?

So, do we then teach our children that as long as you are gov-

ernment, you can or not accept a Supreme Court decision? What is the government teach-ing our children? Get our children back to school.

Trudy Spiller

Colwood

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Map showing concerns expressed by William Slim letter, “Connector danger-ous.”

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Capital Regional District Notice of Nomination for the Election from the Sub-Regions of East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River & Willis Point to theJuan de Fuca Land Use Committee Public notice is hereby given to electors in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area that nominations for the election of nominees to the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee from the sub-regions of East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point (as shown on the map below), for consideration for appointment by the Regional Board, will be received by a person designated by the Chief Election Officer at the Capital Regional District (CRD), Legislative and Information Services, 5th floor, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC, between the hours of 9am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding statutory holidays.

Should anyone wish to file nomination documents other than during regular office hours, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, arrangements may be made beforehand by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.Six members of the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee, one from each of the sub-regions of East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point, will serve as members from the time of appointment by the Regional Board until December 31, 2018. Please note that this is now a four (4) year term.

The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be Resident Electors of the respective sub-region areas nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the said area. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. No Advisory Planning Commission member within the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area is eligible to be appointed as a member of the Land Use Committee. Copies of all forms are available at the following CRD offices:• Legislative and Information Services, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC, Tel. 250.360.3127, or toll free 1-800-

663-4425, local 3127 for Port Renfrew residents• Juan de Fuca Planning & Building Inspection, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, Tel. 250.642.1500• or by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.If more than one person is nominated, in each of the six sub-regions listed above, at the end of the nomination period at 4pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, an Election by Voting shall be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Those persons eligible to vote at the election will be the electors, as defined under the Local Government Act, of the respective sub-region areas.Dated this 10th day of September 2014Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

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Dinner & Silent Auction at the Six Mile Pub - Wednesday, September 10thJoin us at 6:00pm for dinner (3 special menu choices) and a silent auction. Items include Canuck tickets, a stay at the Pan Paci� c hotel in Vancouver, BC Ferry passes, Prestige Hotel accommodation, Whiskey Point Lodge, Fairways Market gift cards, Pagliacci’s and more! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by emailing [email protected], or at the door.

Sooke Jailathon – Saturday, September 13thProminent members of the community will be arrested and appear before the “Judge” before being thrown in “jail”. Lots of fun, food and sunshine. Bouncy � re truck, cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, french fries, all by donation. For more information contact Jane Beddows at Jane [email protected] or 250.642.3378.

To � nd out more, contact: South Vancouver Island Community Giving Co-ordinator, Denise Smith.Phone: 250.380.2358 | Email: [email protected] us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on Twitter: @Tourderock and mention #CopsforCancerBC


Jams will lead to jamboree

Pirjo RaitsSooke News Mirror

Get out your fiddle, dust off your guitar and come out and play.

Eric Day is inviting musicians out to a jam on Saturday, Septem-ber 27.

“I’ve invited every musician I know to come to the jam,” said Day.

The idea behind the jam is to have it turn into a jamboree where some of the jammers are picked to perform with the Aaron Murray Project and The Sooke River Boys later on in the evening.

“If there’s a singer they can back up the musicians,” said Day.

The jam is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the jamboree is at 8 p.m. at the Sooke Legion.

“I’ve never done this before,” said Day. “I’m going to try three of them — that’s the plan, and this is the first one.”

The Aaron Mur-ray Project plays East Coast flavoured Cana-diana.

Moncton, New Bruns-wick singer/songwriter/guitar player Aaron Murray’s music reflects his folk-country roots. and his warm vocals transports the listener to the heart of Acadie.

Guitarist and man-

dolin player Mur-ray comes with a whipcrack band that includes Aaron Elling-sen on fiddle, Alan Law on National resophonic guitar, Dave Klassen on upright bass, Larry Statland on rhythm guitar and Rodrigue Dechaine on Cajon and hand percussion.

They will be joined by The Sooke River Boys who are: Eric Day, Ron Brown, Gerry from Sudbury, Brian Thomp-son, Steve Harrison and Mary Day.

Most of the players with the Sooke River Boys play a lot of instru-ments. “Ron Brown plays everything,” said Day. “He’ll decide what to play when we all get together.”

Gerry from Sudbury

also plays everything. He lives in Mill Bay and is a new boy in the area

Brian Harrison also plays everything and also lives in Mill Bay.

Steve Harrison, said Day plays banjo and guitar and Day met him when he started coming to the Vancou-ver Island Bluegrass Association. They per-formed together in Coombs this summer.

They will be joined by Day’s wife Mary on bass.

One of the reasons for holding these jams and jamborees is so money can be raised for a new stage at the Legion. Admission is by donation. For more information call Eric Day at 250-642-3553.

Get ready to jamboree! Musicians welcome

File photos

The Aaron Murray Project, left, will be performing at the first Jamboree on September 27. Eric Day, right is hosting the series of jams and jamborees.


Notice ofApplications for Membership Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory CommissionThe Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications from residents interested in sitting on the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to provide advice on parks and recreation in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area.

East Sooke 1 position Otter Point 1 position Shirley/Jordan River 1 positionWillis Point 1 position

Where representation from the areas above cannot be achieved, a representative may be selected from the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area at large.Appointment will expire December 31, 2016.Meetings are held at 3:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3-7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC.Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, your area of knowledge and why you would like to volunteer on the Commission.Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, October 10, 2014.Mail, fax or email your application to:Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1N1E: [email protected]: 250.642.8100F: 250.642.5274

DISTRICT OF SOOKENOTICE OF NOMINATION

GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sooke that nominations for the offices of Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be received at the offices of the District of Sooke, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the thirtieth (30th) day of September 2014 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the tenth (10th) day of October 2014 and during that period the nomination docu-ments shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents

in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Bonnie Sprinkling, at 250-642-1620 (or email [email protected]) or the Chief Election Officer at (250)-472-0059.

Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, mail or other delivery service to District of Sooke Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, by fax to 250-642-0541, or by email to [email protected]. Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. If the original nomination documents that were faxed or emailed are not received by the deadline, the person nominated is deemed to have withdrawn from being a candidate in the election.

A Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be elected for a four (4) year term commencing Decem-ber 2014 and terminating after the 2018 general local election in accordance with the Local Government Act.

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local gov-ernment if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day Novem-ber 15, 2014, a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows:

• Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the District of Sooke. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Govern-ment Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate.

• At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act.

Nomination documents and financial disclosure forms are available from August 22, 2014 to October 10, 2014. Forms can be obtained at the municipal hall located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, by contacting the Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-642-1620 or email [email protected] or by contacting the Chief Election Officer at 250-472-0059.

Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this 10th day of September, 2014.

Thomas F. Moore,Chief Election Officer


ICBC responds to editorial

RE: ICBC rate increases are unjusti-fied, Sooke News Mirror, September 3, 2014

We understand no one likes the news of a rate increase and we don’t like to have to deliver that news but, the fact is, the cost of injury claims in B.C. continues to grow every year – currently at $1.9 billion a year, up by more than $500 million from just five years ago – and a rate increase is needed to cover these costs.

There have been various factors con-tributing to the increas-ing number of injury claims in recent years and one of these can be clearly attributed to the rapidly increasing use of personal elec-tronic devices behind the wheel (other fac-tors include weather and road conditions, volume of pedestrians and cyclists and more

relatively minor injury claims).

We agree there are indeed many distrac-tions to us as drivers – both inside and out-side the car – but the increase in serious dis-tracted driving related crashes since 2009 is in direct correlation to the mass adop-tion of smartphones. Distracted driving is now the second lead-ing cause of car crash fatalities in B.C., with an average of 88 people killed each year, and the leading cause of rear-end crashes which often result in injuries.

The prevalence of distracted driving on our roads is also reflected in the fact that police have issued approximately 190,000 tickets for the use of an electronic device while driving since the law came into effect in 2010, showing it’s not just a small percent-age of drivers who con-tinue to demonstrate this dangerous driving behaviour.

Of course, drivers

who cause crashes do already pay more for their insurance and the proposed rate increase will have an even big-ger impact on them. We are also always looking at ways to help reduce crashes and keep insur-ance cost as low as pos-sible, including getting tougher on drivers who cause crashes.

Mark BlucherPresident & CEO

ICBC

Gravy train rolls on

As I write this, gov-ernment workers in the Ministry of Education, while on taxpayers’ payroll, are using Face-book to slam the BCTF.

How is it that con-servative governments in Ottawa and Victoria feel it’s their right to use taxpayers’ money to attack their political opponents and reward faithful party support-ers and insiders - see Christy’s bridesmaid’s recently enhanced seat

on the BC Liberal gravy train. No money for public schools?

Just who is hold-ing B.C. kids hostage? I wonder if those par-ents of public school students who voted for Christy or chose not to vote expected this mess. They should have. Even a quick glance at Christy’s and BC Liberal’s record the last dozen years indi-cated precisely what to expect.

Sometimes people get the government they deserve... Others not so much.

Ted Roberts Sooke

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The Victoria Grizzlies are coming to the Sooke Arnold Lim/John BridalSpecial to the Sooke News Mirror

SEAPARC Arena plays host to the Brit-ish Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) teams final preseason game against the Cowichan Capitals and new head coach Brad Knight said despite being an exhi-bition, the team will be bringing their game faces against a heated rival.

“This is our last pre-season game before everything gets started so we are pretty excited,” said coach Brad Knight. “That game Sept. 13 will be our (full) roster so the fans that are going to pay for tickets are going to watch the players that are going to play - they will get the best.”

Knight, who replaces Craig Didmon who left the team in the off sea-son following a crush-ing triple-overtime defeat to the Coquitlam Express in the third round of last year’s playoffs, said coming to Sooke has been on his radar for some time.

“It has been a couple of years since we have been out there but it is an area where we get fans from, we see lots of fans coming from Sooke,” he said. “We

try to bring our game and the way we play to some of our fans and show some apprecia-tion and that is what we are trying to do.”

The event is a fun-draiser for Sooke youth, put on by co-hosts the Rotary Club of Sooke and Sooke Minor Hockey. Rotary has been organizing this event for nearly 20 years.

“The Club’s main goal has always been to bring good qual-ity hockey to Sooke, for an affordable night out for local families,” says John Bridal from Sooke Rotary. He adds “Partnering with Sooke Minor Hockey in the last few years has really helped make this a pop-ular community event.”

Darren Fogarty, President of the Sooke Minor Hockey Asso-ciation explains how excited everyone is get-ting about hockey right now.

“Tryouts are com-pleted, we’re getting

the teams organized, and getting practices going this week.”

He emphasizes the importance of the town’s young players making the connection.

“it is great to bring out Sooke Minor Hockey and get them involved with the Junior A team.”

Who will have the fastest shot? Fogarty expects heavy compe-tition between Midget A and Peewee players Aiden Wood and Ben Ackinclose.

Tickets are avail-able at SEAPARC or by phone 250.642.8000,

$12 adults reserved seating between the blue lines, $10 adults general admission, $5 youth 3-12 (2 & under free).

Game day features a

tailgate party and bar-becue at 1 p.m. prior to the 4 p.m. game start with all funds from the game and the fun-draisers including; a 50/50 draw, Chuck-a-Duck, and a fastest shot competition going to the Rotary Club of Sooke and Sooke Minor Hockey. Grizzlies for-ward Cole Pickup said he sees being a part of events like this are an

important part of being a player.

“I can’t thank the community enough for what they have done for this organization and myself. They have always been behind us no matter how tough the times have been,” Pickup said. “Anything we can help the com-munity with, it feels awesome to help.”

Come game time however, the bitter taste of last year’s loss will be on his mind as he looks forward to hav-ing a strong year and a chance at redemption.

“This year is a new year with a lot of new faces and a lot of new staff so we are excited and we are not going for anything but the best,” the Colwood resident said, “No matter if it is an exhibition game we want to beat Cowichan, we hate those guys so no matter what we will be giving her 100 per cent.”

Tailgate party and barbecue start at

SEAPARC Arena Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. and game time is 4 p.m.

All proceeds go to Sooke youth via the Rotary Club of Sooke and Sooke Minor Hockey.

Tickets available at SEAPARC or preorder by phone at 250-642-8000.

Sooke Minor Hockey tournaments this year:

16th annual Female Fall Face Off, Novem-ber 7-11 2014. 20 rec-reational female teams from the Lower Main-land and the Island, from atom to midget (7-18 years old)

Novice tournament during spring break 2015, dates to be con-firmed.

Sports & RecreationGet ready for some fun with the Grizzlies!

VS

‘It is great to bring out Sooke Minor Hockey and get them involved with the Junior A team.’

--Darren Fogerty,President

Sooke Minor Hockey Association

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Ron Larson: The outdoor Guy

One way or another all the roads around Sooke connect.

“They may not con-nect in the conven-tional way, you may have to take a quad or a game trail but eventu-ally the roads all meet up,” said Morgan, a 50 something, strong as an old growth cypress life-time Sookite.

We walk the back of his property, I ask him about the magic spots around Sooke, he steps off the trail, plucks a chanterelle mushroom,

smiles and seems to lose 40 years as his eyes become cedar clear.

“There are fishing holes, dog walks, majes-tic hikes that will blow you away, just carry a machete to clear brush, oh and if a bear starts clicking his jaw, walk away briskly,” he said.

Morgan tells me that there is trout fishing towards the top of Muir Creek.

“I heard about that,” I said, “So I went up to have a look a few months back, but after 45 minutes, I ended up on a steep goat trail heading away from the creek so I turned around.”

Morgan shrugs his shoulders and said, “You should have stayed left and gone down the hill but if you would have kept going you would have ended up on Anderson road, because like I said, all the roads in Sooke lead

to one another.”Morgan has lived in

Sooke all his life and remembers things like the old Sooke airfield near Edward Milne School, where this Howard Hughes type of fella built a plane and powered it with an old VW engine.

“He did get it about 50 feet in the air, but then guess how that worked out?” he said with a wry smile. Mor-gan knows some of the best fishing spots in Sooke, like the bluffs where he pulled out a coho hat trick earlier today. He told me the fish hang out there this time of year because the rains help the fish get back home.

Maybe to a wily Sook-ite like Morgan and his fishing buddies, all the Sooke roads are con-nected. Maybe you can get to Ucluelet via Butler main road, but for a five year Sooke rookie like myself —

ha! I remember how defeated I felt com-muting to Victoria for work. Like the spinning odometer on my van, I kept spinning promises on how I’ll make time to understand the smile lines, scars and the colours of Sooke. The seasons would change, the smile lines would deepen but I would keep to the surface of Sooke’s beauty. Then one day, everything changed, the commute stopped and when it did, my own heart started beating.

Maybe Morgan’s roads are people like you and I who have come to Sooke in search of something more than home equity. Perhaps as we connect and strengthen the ties to family, friends and community we can also explore and have a deeper connection to Mother Nature.

Email: [email protected]

Ron Larson

Sooke Heartbeat

All roads connect in SookeThe Sooke News Mirror welcomes new outdoors columnist


The Victoria Grizzlies are coming to the Sooke Arnold Lim/John BridalSpecial to the Sooke News Mirror

SEAPARC Arena plays host to the Brit-ish Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) teams final preseason game against the Cowichan Capitals and new head coach Brad Knight said despite being an exhi-bition, the team will be bringing their game faces against a heated rival.

“This is our last pre-season game before everything gets started so we are pretty excited,” said coach Brad Knight. “That game Sept. 13 will be our (full) roster so the fans that are going to pay for tickets are going to watch the players that are going to play - they will get the best.”

Knight, who replaces Craig Didmon who left the team in the off sea-son following a crush-ing triple-overtime defeat to the Coquitlam Express in the third round of last year’s playoffs, said coming to Sooke has been on his radar for some time.

“It has been a couple of years since we have been out there but it is an area where we get fans from, we see lots of fans coming from Sooke,” he said. “We

try to bring our game and the way we play to some of our fans and show some apprecia-tion and that is what we are trying to do.”

The event is a fun-draiser for Sooke youth, put on by co-hosts the Rotary Club of Sooke and Sooke Minor Hockey. Rotary has been organizing this event for nearly 20 years.

“The Club’s main goal has always been to bring good qual-ity hockey to Sooke, for an affordable night out for local families,” says John Bridal from Sooke Rotary. He adds “Partnering with Sooke Minor Hockey in the last few years has really helped make this a pop-ular community event.”

Darren Fogarty, President of the Sooke Minor Hockey Asso-ciation explains how excited everyone is get-ting about hockey right now.

“Tryouts are com-pleted, we’re getting

the teams organized, and getting practices going this week.”

He emphasizes the importance of the town’s young players making the connection.

“it is great to bring out Sooke Minor Hockey and get them involved with the Junior A team.”

Who will have the fastest shot? Fogarty expects heavy compe-tition between Midget A and Peewee players Aiden Wood and Ben Ackinclose.

Tickets are avail-able at SEAPARC or by phone 250.642.8000,

$12 adults reserved seating between the blue lines, $10 adults general admission, $5 youth 3-12 (2 & under free).

Game day features a

tailgate party and bar-becue at 1 p.m. prior to the 4 p.m. game start with all funds from the game and the fun-draisers including; a 50/50 draw, Chuck-a-Duck, and a fastest shot competition going to the Rotary Club of Sooke and Sooke Minor Hockey. Grizzlies for-ward Cole Pickup said he sees being a part of events like this are an

important part of being a player.

“I can’t thank the community enough for what they have done for this organization and myself. They have always been behind us no matter how tough the times have been,” Pickup said. “Anything we can help the com-munity with, it feels awesome to help.”

Come game time however, the bitter taste of last year’s loss will be on his mind as he looks forward to hav-ing a strong year and a chance at redemption.

“This year is a new year with a lot of new faces and a lot of new staff so we are excited and we are not going for anything but the best,” the Colwood resident said, “No matter if it is an exhibition game we want to beat Cowichan, we hate those guys so no matter what we will be giving her 100 per cent.”

Tailgate party and barbecue start at

SEAPARC Arena Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. and game time is 4 p.m.

All proceeds go to Sooke youth via the Rotary Club of Sooke and Sooke Minor Hockey.

Tickets available at SEAPARC or preorder by phone at 250-642-8000.

Sooke Minor Hockey tournaments this year:

16th annual Female Fall Face Off, Novem-ber 7-11 2014. 20 rec-reational female teams from the Lower Main-land and the Island, from atom to midget (7-18 years old)

Novice tournament during spring break 2015, dates to be con-firmed.

Sports & RecreationGet ready for some fun with the Grizzlies!

VS

‘It is great to bring out Sooke Minor Hockey and get them involved with the Junior A team.’

--Darren Fogerty,President

Sooke Minor Hockey Association


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According to hockey dad, coach and carpen-ter Rich Dappolonia, “a dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determina-tion and hard work.”

The Dapp’s Hockey Challenge in tandem with SEAPARC has cre-ated a series of hockey camps for kids aged 6-11 during the teach-ers’ strike.

The focus on these camps for both boys and girls is on devel-oping hockey skills with a commitment towards team building and increasing self-con-fidence.

The aim is also to provide a mental and physical challenge to all the players in a fun

and supportive envi-ronment. If there is a gap in the skill level of the players they will be split into two groups and a practise plan will be developed so the players can take the most out of the camp.

On the last day of the camp the players will

be split into two equal teams and will play two controlled scrimmages to work on offensive, defensive and neutral zone positioning.

Time 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $275 per player and $137.50 per goalie.

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done at SEAPARC.Refunds will be given

back due to the kids going back to school.

Dappolonia said, “Hopefully the schools will not be on strike for long but in the meantime this will be an excellent activity to keep the kids off the couch and staying active.” Contact Dappo-lonia at: [email protected].


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Hockey players get a pep talk from Rich Dappolonia.


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Capital Regional District Notice of Nomination for the Election of Nominees to East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River & Willis Point Advisory Planning CommissionsPublic notice is hereby given to electors in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area that nominations for the election of nominees to the East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point Advisory Planning Commissions (as shown on the map below), for consideration for appointment by the Regional Board, will be received by a person designated by the Chief Election Officer at the Capital Regional District (CRD), Legislative and Information Services, 5th floor, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC, between the hours of 9am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding statutory holidays.Should anyone wish to file nomination documents other than during regular office hours, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, arrangements may be made beforehand by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.

Five members to each of the East Sooke, Malahat, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Shirley/Jordan River and Willis Point Advisory Planning Commissions will serve as members from the time of appointment by the Regional Board until December 31, 2018. Please note that this is now a four (4) year term. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be Residents of the respective Commission areas nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the said area. The nomination documents shall be in the form

prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. No Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee member is eligible to be appointed as a member of an Advisory Planning Commission in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Copies of all forms are available at the following CRD offices: • Legislative and Information Services, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC, Tel. 250.360.3127, or toll free

1-800-663-4425, local 3127 for Port Renfrew residents• Juan de Fuca Planning & Building Inspection, #3 – 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, Tel. 250.642.1500• or by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059. If more than five persons are nominated, in each of the six Commission areas listed above, at the end of the nomination period at 4 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, an Election by Voting shall be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Those persons eligible to vote at the election will be the electors, as defined under the Local Government Act, of the respective Commission areas.

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Q: How do I choose a Funeral Home

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• Have you met the funeral director in your community?• Take a tour of the funeral home.• Is the Funeral home, clean, well maintained, and comfortable?• Did the staff make you feel welcomed, understood and safe?• Do you know their personal and professional reputation?• How long have they been serving their community?• What has been the experience of relatives, friends and neighbours?• Is the funeral home a full service facility and able to handle all of your

needs (chapel, visitation room, reception and catering facilities,parking, licensed staff etc.)?

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you can have all of the inspiration in the world, but without some practical applica-tion, your idea will stall. Spend some time think-ing things through.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

You are torn between two choices, Taurus. Family matters are on one side, and work responsibilities are on the other. It may take a few days to work out a decision.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, it’s difficult to contain all of your

enthusiasm, so share your excitement and happiness with oth-ers. Try tackling some other people’s projects.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you will be front and center in the days to come. Don’t be nervous, as you’re fully capable of handling the extra attention. Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, you will be full of

energy this week. Use this energy and enthu-siasm to your advan-tage, tackling projects you have let go unfin-ished but want to get done.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, immerse your-self in activities that put you first over the next few days. Whether it’s a date or simply alone time, enjoy it and start tending to your needs.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, getting back into the swing of things after a long vacation

can be challenging. But you will have no prob-lem getting back into a groove and getting all of your work done.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Try turning some-thing you enjoy doing for fun into a career, Scorpio. Loving what you get paid to do is a key to a happy life, so figure out a way to make that happen.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may be adept at finding an easy way around a dif-ficult thing, but some-times taking the hard road offers good life lessons along the way.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Family needs take precedence over your obligations at work, Capricorn. Higher-ups will just have to be patient if they want to keep you on as an employee.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, everyone expects you to provide

advice, but this week you may be in need of guidance. It could be because you have been tackling so many proj-ects lately.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Few things escape your attention, Pisces. However, this week you can expect to be hap-pily surprised by good news.

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Salmon and halibut fishing regs changedSalmon fishing in

Sooke waters has been good overall. Numbers of spring and sockeye salmon have been a disappointment mostly because of the grand predictions from earlier in the season.

The east or inside passage of the Island fishing reports are excellent. Recreational catch numbers are down in our area, but that’s fishing. Great catches of spring, sock-eye, and hatchery coho are still coming into the docks in Sooke, and will continue for the next couple of weeks.

Wild Coho salmon opened to one wild salmon, one hatchery salmon per person/day. A great opportunity to catch some more fish.

Halibut regulations were revised Sept.1.

Halibut will open to two halibut per person/day, one of which must be under 90 cm. Both must be under 130 cm. Please check the DFO regulations on their website or at your local tackle provider before heading out fishing.

Many fishers are reporting catch-ing spring (Chinook) salmon deeper than nor-mal, especially after that most important “first pass” in the early morn-ing. Trolling in 130/140 ft. of water with the gear at 100 to 130 ft. or deeper is not unusual this season, and it is producing fish on our boats.

The usual baits are working well, most trollers tend to use anchovy or herring in brightly colored bait-heads at this time of year. Although many

hootchies and spoons are used with suc-cess, including glow hootchies and silver Coyote spoons. Seri-ous spring or Chinook salmon fishing requires patience and time, working the same area in different depths over a whole morning or even day to produce some good fish. Some fishers have been ven-turing out to the tide lines in the depths toward the middle of the strait in search of Coho and or sockeye action, and many are finding it. Pink squirts or small spoons tied with short leaders trolled quickly seem to be the favorite to attract these tasty fish. I have been finding these fish by trolling south west in a flood-ing tide or south east

in an ebbing tide, off the Sooke Bluffs, Otter Point, or Sheringham Point. When you find them try turning back through them in the opposite direction to stay with the fish, or troll into the tide and enjoy the action.

Not many halibut reports to mention. Soon it will be time to target halibut again as the dog fish or small sharks will be backing off. Now halibut will be starting to move off shore, so we will be looking for them in 120 to 190 ft. of water. Salmon bellies, herring, squid and octopus are excellent halibut baits.

Crabbing in the har-bour has been very hit and miss. Good fishing,

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Taking part in the opening ceremonies, above, from left to right, T’Sou-ke Nation spiritual advisor Shirley Alphone, Chief Gordon Planes, MP Randall Garrison, MLA John Horgan, Mayor Wendal Milne and fall fair president Ellen Lewers. Below, Farmer Pete takes people on a hay ride. Bottom, kids with their pets at the ever popular Pet Parade. Right, Lorea Thomsin, shows how sheep are sheared.

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Some scenes from the Sooke Fall Fair. Middle right, everyone admires the fruits and vegetables entered by exhibitors. Left,Wendy Milne admires the fibre and quilting entries at the Sooke Fall Fair. Above right, Simon, a young competitor in the pie eating contest rests after the challenge.

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The night sky in

SeptemberThe red star meets

the red planet and the Zodiacal Light points towards Jupiter this month.

As Mars moves toward its encounter with comet “Siding Spring” next month, the red planet passes sev-eral bright stars.

After sunset in the southwest sky on Sept. 12 at around 8:45 p.m. looking west towards Metchosin, you will see Mars halfway between Saturn and Antares, compare the red hues of Mars and Antares with your own eyes.

By Sept. 27, if you look west of Port Ange-les towards the Pacific Ocean, the two appear about three degrees apart, low in the south-west sky after sunset.

Like last month, the moon skips through the sky, appearing to the lower right of

Saturn on Sept. 27, between Mars and Sat-urn on Sept. 28, and above Mars on Sept. 29, forming a straight line with Antares.

Meanwhile, in the morning sky, looking east toward Mount Baker, Jupiter rises higher. Use the moon to find it on the morn-ing of Sept. 20.

You can also use Jupiter to look for a huge pyramid of light appearing one to two hours before sunrise.

The pyramid, called the Zodiacal Light, is sometimes confused with the Milky Way and sometimes called the false dawn.

It can even look like faint city lights if you are driving east before sunrise.

The Zodiacal Light is best seen from mid-September to early October.

It’s the reflection of sunlight off cos-mic dust particles, the debris from comet and asteroid collisions in our solar system.

Some of these dust

particles enter Earth’s atmosphere as spo-radic or random mete-ors. But most of the dust particles produc-ing the Zodiacal Light settle into a lens- or pancake-shaped, taper-

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Date: September 16, 2014Time: 7:00pmPlace: Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building 3 – 7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC1. Development Permit with Variance Application a) DP-08-14 - Lot 1, Section 31, Otter District, Plan 7179 (7951 West Coast Road – Currie)2. Development Variance Permit Application a) VAR-02-14 - Lot B, Section 51, Otter District, Plan VIP82573 (Tregear Road – Tregear)3. Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application a) Z-03-14 - Lot 1, District Lot 147, Malahat District, Plan 22170 (3932 Trans Canada Highway - Victoria Humane Society)4. Proposed Bylaws a) Bylaw No. 3897, “Comprehensive Community Plan for Port Renfrew, Bylaw No. 1, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2014” b) Bylaw No. 3958, “Land Use Bylaw for the Rural Resource Lands, Bylaw No. 1, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2014” c) Bylaw No. 3960, “Malahat Land Use Bylaw, 1981, Amendment Bylaw No. 145, 2014” d) Bylaw No. 3973, “Juan De Fuca Land Use Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 122, 2014”Due to advertising deadline, other items may be included on the agenda. Please call 250.642.1500 for confirmation.Comments on agenda items can be submitted before noon September 16, 2014 by mail to the Capital Regional District (CRD), Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning, 3 – 7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1N1, by email to [email protected] or be submitted at the meeting. Staff reports will be available after September 11, 2014 on the CRD website at: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/committeedocuments/juandefucalandusecommittee or can be viewed at our office, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

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NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT OF SOOKE2014 ELECTIONS FOR GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT,

ASSENT VOTING FOR COMMUNITY CENTRE FACILITIES LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW,NOTICE OF ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATIONAre you eligible to vote at the November 15, 2014 elections for Mayor and Council in the District of Sooke? Are you eligible to vote at the assent voting for the CommunityCentre Facilities Loan Authorization Bylaw on November 15, 2014? Is your name onthe current Provincial List of Electors?

If you reside or own property in District of Sooke, contact the District of Sooke municipal office to find out if your name is on the current Provincial Voters List.

For electors who live in or own property in the District of Sooke and qualify as either a resident elector or non-resi-dent elector, advance registrations will be accepted until the close of business on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period Septem-ber 24, 2014 to November 16, 2014. Contact your municipal office for more information.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONSResident Electors: Must be age 18 or older on general voting day; and a Canadian citizen; and a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and a resident of the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.Non-Resident Property Electors: Must be age 18 or older on general voting day; and a Canadian citizen; and a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and a registered owner of real property in the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and not entitled to reg-ister as a resident elector; and not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORSThe District of Sooke is using the Provincial Voters List as their List of Registered Electors for the November 15, 2014 elections and assent voting. Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of general voting for the election on November 15, 2014, the District of Sooke will have a copy of its list of registered electors which will, upon signature, be available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Legislation prohibits distribution of the list to the general public. The municipal offices are located at 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1J2. Anyone who is not a local government officer or employee acting in the course of their duties must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information except for election purposes. An elector may request that the address or other information about the elector be omitted from or obscured on the list available to candidates and for public inspection in accordance with the Local Government Act (request must be to appropriate jurisdiction).

VOTING DAY REGISTRATIONResident Electors and Non-Resident Property Electors in the District of Sooke who are not on the List of Registered Electors and who do not register in advance may register at the time of voting. All electors must register or be regis-tered prior to voting.Resident Electors: Must produce two documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity and proof of resi-dence – at least one document must contain the applicant’s signature. If you are unable to provide proof of your place of residence, you must make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence.Non-Resident Property Electors who do not register by Tuesday, September 23, 2014 must register at the polling station prior to the time of voting (advance polls/general voting day). Those who have registered previously or before the close of advance registration will be on the list and their name will remain on the non-resident elector portion of the list until they no longer own the property, qualify, or majority consent is withdrawn. When registering, you must produce two pieces of identification (at least one piece must bear your signature) to prove identity, proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of registered owners that you have been designated to vote accompanied with adequate documentation, such as a Land Title Search or tax notice, proving ownership of the property claimed as the basis for the vote.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTORAn objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and must be received before 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing, may only be made by a person entitled to be regis-tered as an elector in the jurisdiction in which they are entitled to vote, and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of Colwood, Highlands, Lang-ford, or Metchosin. (View Royal does not maintain a list of electors.)

• BC Driver’s Licence• Citizenship Card• Utility Bill (gas/water/hydro, etc.)• BC Identification Card

• Real Property Tax Notice• Credit Card or Debit Card issued

by savings institution• Social Insurance Card

• BC Care Card/BC Gold Care Card

• Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence

IDENTIFYING DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES:

Dated this 3rd day of September, 2014.

Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer at 250-472-0059Bonnie Sprinkling, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-642-1620 or email [email protected]. DISTRICT OF SOOKE, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, B.C. 250-642-1634

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Beach Art winners

Another successful Beach Art! Each team won a cash prize and a rosette.

The winners are as follows:

First Prize - The Honeymoon Suite, by Sharratt’s Team

Second Prize - The Sailor, by Tamara

Third Prize - The Heron, by Marlene

Fourth Prize - The Bridge, by The Half Cut Team

Fifth Prize - Bubble Fish, by Coral England

Sixth Prize - Atlantis by, The Queen of England

Seventh Prize - Rock People, by Nathan Kitchen

Eighth Prize - Indiana Jones, by Ryder Green-wood

Ninth Prize - Old Viking, by Hannah Dahmer

Tenth Prize - Tsu-nami, by Dirt Team

Eleventh Prizen - Sushi Bar, by Kara

Twelfth Prize - T h e Goose

Thirteenth Prize - Bearded Man, 4 Beaches B&B.

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Notice of Advance Voter Registration & Availability of List of Registered Electors 2014 General Local ElectionPublic notice is hereby given that Advance Voter Registration closes on September 23, 2014 for Capital Regional District (CRD) Lists of Non-Resident Property Electors for:

• Juan de Fuca Electoral Area• Salt Spring Island Electoral Area• Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area (Galiano, Mayne, North and South Pender, Saturna and Piers Islands)

The Capital Regional District will be using the Provincial Voters List to determine who is eligible to vote as a Resident Elector in the CRD. If you voted in the last provincial election, your name will appear on the Provincial Voters List, and will automatically be placed on the CRD Lists of Registered Electors. CRD Lists of Registered Electors are used for voting for Electoral Area Directors, referenda, School District Trustees and Islands Trust Trustees in the CRD.Elector Qualifications Resident Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (November 15, 2014), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for six months and in your community for 30 days (the residency qualifications are set out in the Local Government Act), you are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector.Non-Resident Property Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (November 15, 2014), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for six months, have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the local community for 30 days, do not qualify as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you: a) have registered on or before September 23, 2014, or b) register at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application:

• a recent land title registration of the real property (may be obtained at the Land Title Office) or property tax notice, showing the names of all the registered owners,• 2 pieces of identification (one must have a signature), and • in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form, signed by the majority of the owners, designating you as the person entitled to

vote for the property.Please Note:

• Only one Non-Resident Property Elector may vote per property regardless of the number of owners. • No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector, and no corporation is entitled to vote.• Individuals who are on title with corporations are not entitled to register or vote. Individuals who own an undivided interest in land on which the balance is held by

a corporation are not entitled to vote.You may register on voting day if you meet the elector qualifications set out above. For information about registering as a Resident or Non-Resident Property Elector call 250.360.3129. Port Renfrew and Gulf Island residents may call toll free, 1.800.663.4425, local 3129.List of Registered Electors The preliminary Lists of Registered Electors are available, upon signature, for viewing at the CRD offices listed below from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, unless otherwise noted. You may also call the offices to enquire whether your name is on a CRD List of Registered Electors:

• Legislative & Information Services – 250.360.3129, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning & Building Inspection – 250.642.1500, #3 – 7450 Butler Rd., Sooke, BC • Pender Building Inspection – 250.629.3424, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Rd. (Driftwood Centre), North Pender Island, BC (8:30am – Noon) • SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC.

Following the close of Advance Voter Registration and beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014, until the close of general voting, a copy of the final Lists of Registered Electors will be available, upon signature, for public inspection at the CRD offices listed above. An elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be omitted from or obscured on the List in accordance with S.63 (protection of privacy) of the Local Government Act.Objection to Registration of an Elector An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List of Registered Electors may be made to the CRD Corporate Officer, PO Box 1000, Victoria, BC, V8W 2S6, in accordance with the Local Government Act, until 4:00pm on October 10, 2014. An objection must be made in writing, may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the CRD, and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the CRD.Dated this 3rd day of September, 2014Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

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Art on the beachThirteen teams took part in the annual Community Arts Council’s Beach Art competition on Whiffin Spit. on September 7, including Tamara for her “Sailor” entry. See the results on page B3 and see the other photos online on www.facebook.com/sookenewsmirror.

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

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

website: www.sooke.ca

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

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

Mayor’s Public Advisory PanelsThe public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Public Advisory Panel

meetings at the Prestige Resort Meeting Room:

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

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

Upcoming Public Meetings

Regular Council MeetingReconvened from

Monday, September 8, Regular Council MeetingMonday, September 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Committee of the Whole• Horseshoe Pitch – John Phillips Memorial Park

Public Information MeetingMonday, September 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm

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

has information about your community – including:

• 2014 Local Government Election • Category B Community Grant Application

deadline is September 30, 2014

Capital Regional District Notice of Nomination 2014 General Local ElectionPublic Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas in the Capital Regional District that nominations for the Office of Electoral Area Director will be received between 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 30, 2014, and 4:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2014.During that period the nomination documents shall only be received during regular office hours, 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday, excluding statutory holidays, by a person designated by the Chief Election Officer at the Capital Regional District, Legislative and Information Services, 5th Floor, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, B.C.Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059. Representation for the Electoral Areas will be as listed below and shall be for a 4-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018 after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act:

• Juan de Fuca Electoral Area One Director• Salt Spring Island Electoral Area One Director• Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area One Director (Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, Saturna, South Pender and Piers Islands)

Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the Electoral Area in which the candidate is running for office. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure as required under the Financial Disclosure Act.Further information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination and copies of all forms are available at:

• Capital Regional District, Legislative and Information Services, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, B.C. Tel: 250.360.3129, or toll free 1.800.663.4425, local 3129 for Port Renfrew and Gulf Island residents;

• or by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.Dated this 3rd day of September, 2014Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

What are your priorities for the next provincial budget?

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will be holding province-wide public consultations on the next provincial budget. British Columbians are invited to participate by attending one of 17 public hearings or by making a written submission, sending an audio or video file, or completing an online survey.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 17, 2014. To register to appear at a public hearing or for more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance

or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: [email protected]

Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton)BUDGET 2015 CONSULTATIONS

Local news. Local shopping. Your local paper.Read the Sooke News Mirror every Wednesday

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Congratulations to the Class of 2014�

101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002

www.westshorecentre.comWestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002

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Traffic Control PersonThis course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety GroupFee: $240

Location: WestShore Annex

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pmSept 13 & 14Oct 18 & 19Nov 15 & 16Dec 13 & 14

Air Brakes CertificationLearn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.

Fee: $200



Forklift Safety TrainingThis Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.



Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pmSept 6Oct 4Nov 1Dec 6

OUR SPONSORS• Rona - Langford • Canadian SuperStore • YM/YWCA• Eagle Paw Organics • Island Chefs Coalition • Municipality of Colwood• Moyer Creative Group • Cobs Bread - Langford • Millstream Market• WestShore Chamber of Commerce • Rotary Club of Colwood

A BIG THANK YOUto all our sponsors, community members and organizations who have volunteered to help make WestShore Centre for Learning and Training programs successful.


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WestShore Centre – Langford 101-814 Goldstream AvenueOur Langford campus on Goldstream Avenue will be the new location for two of our Adult Graduation programs: the First Nations Graduation program and the Fast Forward to Graduation program. Students complete their Adult Dogwood Graduation Certificate.Storefront Learning Centre is located at the Langford Campus and Colwood, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm.Night School Courses will continue to be offered at the Langford/Goldstream campus, Monday through Friday depending on course and instructor.

WestShore Annex – Colwood 2139 Sooke Road (Temporarily Located at #109 - 1830 Island Highway) The Colwood campus will feature cohort programs for grades 9-12 that will focus on building community inside and outside the classroom, technology and innovation and developing individual student’s awareness of their strengths and assets.

WestShore Metchosin Technical Centre – Metchosin 4495 Happy Valley RoadThe Metchosin campus will feature cohort programs for grades 9 and 10 that will engage youth in project-based learning and career development specific to hands-on trades such as carpentry. Student entry to the cohort program will primarily be the beginning of 1st and 2nd semester (September & February).

WestShore Sooke Learning Centre – Sooke103 – 6672 Wadams WayThe Learning Centre in Sooke is located in the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre on Townsend Road. A storefront school that provides individualized instruction and support for students in grades 9 to 12 up to the age of 18 years.

WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre – Beecher Bay Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke RoadBeecher Bay Learning Centre serves primarily as an Adult Learning Centres. Their program focuses on providing course work for students to complete their Adult Dogwood Graduation Certificate.

WestShore Yellow House – Port Renfrew, Pacheedaht Nation6633 Deering Road The Yellow House serves primarily as an Adult Learning Centre. Their program focuses on providing course work for students to complete their Adult Dogwood Graduation Certificate.

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Medical Transcription (Online)Start a new career. This online program will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription. The Program consists of three core courses for a total of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.• Introduction to Medical Transcription• Digital Medical Transcription• Medical Transcription Practicum Instructor: Lanka DimitrijevicDates: Online program,

Register any time, expected course completiontime 6 months

Program Fees: $1870Registration fee (non-refundable): $50

Materials Fee: $380 (Books, CD’s, USB headphones & WAV pedal)Program Prerequisites:Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites for acceptance into the program• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years)• Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation)• Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)• Students required to take a free online orientation class once

accepted

Fast Forward to GraduationDid you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.

First Nations Graduation ProgramThe Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

Futures Programs, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12The Futures Program gives the students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. The teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth.

Metchosin Technical CentreMetchosin Technical Centre offers cohort-based programs for Grades 9 & 10. Metchosin Technical Centre offers a career focus utilizing hands-on projects-based experiential learning strategies and opportunities.

Dual Credits with Camosun CollegeIf you are a student in the Sooke School District enroll in a Camosun course while you’re still in grade 12 and get a head start on your post secondary education. In collaboration with the Sooke School District, Camosun has waived prerequisites on selected first year courses. Tuition is free for Sooke School District students!

Contact your school counsellor for registration information.

Medical Terminology Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for the Medical Transcription Program. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalentFee: $450 + textbook $100The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Instructor: Angela Kemna Dates: Tuesday & Friday

6:00 - 8:30 pmSept 16 - Dec 16Feb 17 - May 12May 19 - Aug 7

How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Medical Transcription Program Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002.

Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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Grades 8 & 9Mathematics ScienceSocial StudiesEnglish

Grades 10, 11, & 12AP French Language 12Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11*Art Foundations 11 & 12Biology 11 & 12*Business Information Management 12Calculus 12Chemistry 11 & 12Communications 11 & 12*Data Management 12English 10, 11 & 12

Family Studies 12Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10Foundations of Math 11 & 12Geography 12Graduation TransitionsHistory 12Law 12*PACE Musical Theatre 10-12Physical Education 10 & 12Physics 11 & 12Planning 10 & 12

Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12Science 10Science & Technology 11Social Justice 12Social Studies 10 & 11*St udio Arts Drawing &

Painting 10, 11 & 12Work Experience 12A & 12B

*Some courses require attendance once a week.

On-line and Paper Based Courses – call for an appointment 250-391-9002Semester 1 September 2 - January 23, 2015Day & Evening Classroom Academic ScheduleMathematics

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (Tutorial) Mon/Wed 9:00 – 11:30 am

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Pre-Calculus 11 Tue/Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am

Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Mon/Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Pre-Calculus 12 Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Sciences

Earth Science 10 (Tut) Wed/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am

Biology 12 Tue/Thur 8:45 – 11:30 am

Physics 11 Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Chemistry 11 Tue/Thur 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Sustainable Resources 12 Wed 8:45 – 11:30 am

English

Communications 12 Mon/Wed 8:45 – 11:30 am6:00 – 8:30 pm

English 10 (Tutorial) Tue 8:45 – 11:30 am

English 11 Mo/Tu/Th 12:00 – 2:30 pm

English 12 Mon/Wed 8:45 – 11:30 am

Mon/Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Mon/Fri 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Tue/Thur 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Social Studies

Social Studies 10 and 11 (Tutorial) 8:45 – 11:30 am

Electives

First Nations Art 11/12 Wed/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am

Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Art 11/12 Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am

Carpentry 11/12 Wed 8:45 – 2:30 pm

Drama, Film & Television 12 Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Entrepreneurship 12 Wed 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Marketing 11 Wed 9:00 – 11:45 am

Information Technology 10 Tue/Thur 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Data Management 12 Fri 8:45 – 11:30 am

Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Sun 1:00 – 8:00 Spencer

Storefront Tutorial SupportMonday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

On-line Academic CoursesClasses start each month.WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning. Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest. 1:00 – 8:00 Spencer requirements or just for your personal interest.

Medical Office AssistantDo you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours.• Medical Office Assistant Procedures• Computerized Medical Billing (Osler)• Medical KeyboardingMedical Terminology Course with 75% or better. Program Prerequisites:• English 12 or equivalent • Good computer and word processing skills

(documentation)Adult students who do not have sufficient typing or computer skills are expected to achieve these skills prior to the Medical Billing and Keybording portion of the program.Dates: Monday & Wednesday,

6:30 - 9:00 pmDec 1 - Feb 15May 11 - July 22

Program Fees: $800 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50

Materials: $100Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic

ED2GO AT WESTSHORE Convenient, A�ordable, and E�ective.

Take ed2go courses from the comfort of your home or o�ceat the times that are most convenient for you.

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Each ed2go course comes equipped with a patient and caring

instructor, lively discussions with your fellow students, and plenty of

practical information that you can put to immediate use.

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Bookkeeping Foundations/Sage 50Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Instructor: Dermott CroftonFee: $675 Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting

Sept 13 - Dec 20, Feb 7 - May 17Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

FREE ACADEMIC COURSESfor all grad and non-grad students and adults• To register call 250-391-9002 for an appointment

with our academic advisor• Complete a personal learning plan• Textbook deposit may be required• GRADS: Free academic Grade 11 & 12.

Some restrictions apply for graduates

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Watercolor CourseThis course will provide instruction in watercolor techniques and will provide instruction in landscape and still life with watercolors. Maximum of 10 students

Dates: Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 pmOct 19 - Nov 9

Cost: $100

Materials Fee: $25Please bring your creativity and bring watercolor brushes if you would like to use your own.

Location: To be announced.

Foodsafe Basic FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers, is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. It includes such topics as: foodservice illness and injury, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food and cleaning. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health and take 5 to 6 weeks to be mailed.

Instructor: Gerald Loiselle

Cost: To be announced.

Location: WestShore Centre

Dates: Saturday - date to be determined by enrolment, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Community GardenWestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project. Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.

For information call 250-391-9002

This course will provide instruction in watercolor

Please bring your creativity and bring watercolor brushes if you

individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. It includes such topics as: foodservice illness and injury, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food and cleaning. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health and


Westshore CentrePARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNUAL

GENERAL MEETINGTuesday, September 9th7:00pm Langford Campus

#101 - 814 Goldstream AvenueFor more information please email:

Principal Paul [email protected]

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SALTWATER ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER- Campbell River

Reporting to the Site Manager, you would lead your team on all site activities at your sea site. Your objective is to optimize production while maintaining or exceeding regulatory compliance.

Application requirements• At least one complete cycle of experience working on a farm sea site, including smolt entries, bloom

season, and harvesting (other aquaculture production experience will be considered)• Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster an ef cient and safe team• Critical and creative problem solving skills• Able to adjust and adapt quickly and ef ciently to changes• Excellent computer skills, particularly the use of Microsoft Of ce • Preference will be given to candidates with a diploma or degree in aquaculture or a related eld of study.• Must be legal to work in Canada at the time of application.

This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off. Prerequisites to hiring are a tness test and a criminal record check

How to apply: If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our dynamic team, please forward a resume by e-mail to: [email protected]

Please state Assistant Site Manager in the subject line.

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MAINTENANCE OPERATOR Port McNeill, BC - Reference number – 14-BRP-249

Reporting to the Lead Maintenance Operator, you will have an electrical background and assist in all aspects of operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of the Kokish hydro generating station near Port McNeill, BC. While the primary skill set requirement is electrical, the position is multi-disciplinary. An interest and aptitude for mechanical and physical labour will be required. Other tasks include, but are not limited to: inspection, maintenance and repair of turbine and generators, high voltage switchyard, remote dams, and intake and control gates. The candidate will work on systems used in electronics, programming and electrical networks, such as, but not limited to, PLC, substation equipment, electrical lines, electrical protection, meters, communication links, SCADA systems and technical drawings. Duties also include standby and emergency call out, on a rotating basis and consequently, you must reside within a 30-minute drive from the Kokish hydro generating station.Candidate Pro le • Electrical trade certi cation and 5+ years of related experience. • Excellent working knowledge of PLCs, electronic and communication

equipment, SCADA systems, and electronic relay protection.• A minimum of ve (5) years of experience in industrial electricity, preferably in

hydroelectric power stations;• Working knowledge of safety regulations, generation and transmission

systems as well as their controls and operations, an asset.• Sound knowledge of process control for turbo-alternator groups and PLC

systems;• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills;• Ability to work effectively without supervision while collaborating in a

teamwork-based environment; • Desire and aptitude to gain additional skills and knowledge;• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

All interested candidates should apply in con dence to: cv-corporate@brook eldrenewable.com

For more information, please visit www.brook eldrenewable.com.

In memory of Toby Childs: Forever wishing you could come back to us.Our hearts ache for all the words we wished we had said, and the hugs we wished we had given.Your daughter is so strong and beautiful, just like you.The same blue eyes secretly fi lled with pain.I feel your hands on my shoulders telling me,” everything will be alright “.Until we three meet again Toby,Our whole hearts are yours forever.

LAMPITT, ELIZABETH JOAN27 Dec. 1937-31 Aug 2014

Elizabeth left this life having completed her last wish to spend the summer on her deck with her friends, flowers, music, books, coffee and cigarettes.Many thanks to all who contributed to her life in Sooke. Special thanks to Ellen and family for 25 years of friendship and banter. Survived by brother Roger and niece Julie and friend Ethel. No service by request.

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is never to die.”

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

IN MEMORIAM


COMING EVENTS

CORN BOIL, 6255 Sooke Road. Noon til 3pm. Sept. 14th. Everyone Welcome. No Charge

JACK AND JEAN MCLEOD’S60th anniversary celebration! Saturday, September 13, 3pm. At the Open Gate Church, 1289 Parkdale in Langford. Friends welcome, bring a story to share. RSVP 250-642-7419

SWAP & SHOPSeptember 21, 10-3

Community HallTables $15

Proceeds go to Calen’s Journey.

To book a table callChantel. 250-857-1602sookeswapnshop.com

DEATHSDEATHS

IN MEMORIAM


INFORMATION

BENEFIT GROUP - Suffering from a Disability? The Cana-dian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1-888-875-4787.

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

DID YOU KNOW? BBB Ac-credited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screen-ing process. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Di-rectory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at

www.blackpress.ca.You can also go to

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

Accredited Business Directory

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

SOOKE HOSPICE is now ac-cepting volunteers to look at training in the fall. Training takes place during evenings and is approximately 30 hours in total. Please leave a mes-sage at 250-642-4345. Many Thanks

SOOKE MEALS on Wheels, 1585 O’Neill Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T5. 250-642-2184.

TURN YOUR REFUND into a Donation to the Sooke Food Bank at the Sooke Bottle De-pot. Also accepting cash and non perishable food items.

PERSONALS

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

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: CAMERA on East Sooke Rd. 250-642-1075

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. no Risk Program stop Mort-gage & Maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248

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TRAVEL

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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SOON GOVERNMENT Law will mandate every bar provide a breathalyzer. Learn how to be the fi rst in your area to cash in. Call 1-800-287-3157 ext. 3; breathalyzerineverybar .com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


EXPERIENCE IS an asset - We offer free recruitment ser-vices for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a mana-gerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.We offer exceptional bene-fi ts, Group RSP and many

other incentives.Please send your resume

to: Lyall Woznesensky [email protected] Director Professional

Development.



EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career inCanada! Employers havework-at-home positionsavailable. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit:CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training foryour work-at-home career to-day!

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer andexcavator operators, mealsand lodging provided. Drugtesting required. 1-(780)723-5051.

TUG SKIPPER Full time senior &junior positions available. MinimumLimited Master <60GT Certifi caterequired. Apply via email:[email protected] orby fax: (250) 974-5216

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



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CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONSFamily Owned & Operated

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

[email protected]

BC Business License - City Licence - WCB - Liability InsuranceFall Arrest Training & Equipment

Free Estimates Seniors Discount

Service & InstallationsTubs, Sinks, Taps, Vanity,Drains, Hot Water Tanks

RenovationsRoofi ng, Framing, Drywall,

Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks

HELP WANTED

ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Me-chanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to ap-plicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Cop-co drills. Must have the ability to work independently and di-agnose problems. Competitive wage and benefi ts package. Please send resumes to: [email protected] or fax to (250) 828-1948

PERSONAL SERVICES

ESTHETIC SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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

INSURANCE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES


BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

ARE YOU needing a house-cleaner? I bring my own clean-ing supplies. You can reach me at 250-478-8940.

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING

Commercial, Residential,and Industrial

Check our website for infoCall us today!778-678-2524

www.elitegardemaintenance.ca

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ED’S HAULINGCheap disposal of

furniture, appliances, junk and what have you?

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

Ed & Faye250-642-2398

HOME IMPROVEMENTS



HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BRAD’S HOME CAREQuality with competitive

prices for all your home needs.

*Installation and repairs of decks, fences

*Minor plumbing and electric

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

One call does it all.778-679-4724

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

& MOVING STORAGE

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

SOOKE MOVING ANDSTORAGE

Indoor storage, self con-tained, various sizes, 24 hr. security. Container storage 20x8x8=$125per.mo. . Pub-lic access 9-5pm. Mon.- Sat. 2018 Idlemore Rd. 250- 642-6577BBB Accreditedwww.sookemovingandstorage.com

PAINTING

DAN KITEL Painting

250-216-3095Interior/ExteriorResidential & Commercial

Specializing in heritage homes

PLASTERING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS


ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AFFORDABLE ROOFING

*New Construction*Reroofs *Repairs

Call Deano

250-642-4075

STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

WELDING

DRIVER ENT. LTD.

WELDINGMobile Units +++ Steel

Sales

250-642-0666

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Gift-card give-away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045, www.dollars4guns.com

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxu-rious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. con-do in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267

HOUSES FOR SALE

7160 Grant Rd. WestFabulous 2 level home like NEW, 2,686 sq.ft., 3 bed, 3 bath. Home Business Location. Suite potential. Attached double garage, landscaped corner lot.

$499,900.Call Shelly Reed

direct 250-213-7444Sutton Group

West Coast Realty

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd.

Sooke, BC

Renovated1 bdrm suites

From $675 per mo

To view call 250-642-1900

HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM, F/S, Lg Yard, water-views, 1 minute walk to Whiff-en Spit. $950 util. inc. Rent ne-giotable. 250-532-6234

3 BDRM, F/S, FP, LG Yard, 1 minute walk to Whiffen Spit. $1075 util. inc. Rent Ne-giotable. 250-532-6234

4 BED, executive style ranch-er, like new, 3 bed upper, newly reno’d, will rent with/without utils. 250-642-3478

SUITES, LOWER

2 BR, 1 BATH, w/d, new home, $850/m + Hydro, incl’ds internet, garbage, water. 250-634-1269.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

GARAGE SALES

ST. ROSE of Lima, 2191 Townsend Rd. Household wares, clothing, toys, games, books, collectibles. Something for everyone. Sat. Sept 13th. 9am-1pm. Rain or Shine

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Cleaning ~ AromatherapyFresh � owers ~ Organizing

(778) 350-MAID

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

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

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

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HAIRE ELECTRICLocal, Insured and Bonded (FSR-A)

Brett [email protected]

250-883-1588

Call 250-896-2273 for more info • [email protected]

Companion/Home Care ServicesJoanie Bliss

Transportation to and from appointmentsLight housekeeping & meal preparation

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

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

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

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SEAPARC

Truck & Tractor Pulls

This coming week-end, big truck enthusi-asts can get out to Lux-ton to watch this popu-lar motorsport.

Truck and tractor pulling requires stock and modified trucks and tractors to pull a mechanical weight transfer machine, known as a “sled” along a 200 foot track.

The winner is the competitor who pulls the sled the furthest. If the sled is pulled past the 200 foot mark it is considered a fair pull. If more than one compet-itor makes a full pull, the sled is reset) higher gear, more weight) until a winner is declared.

The sled consists of a wight box with a six foot diameter fir 10 feet long, weighing 9,000 pounds, that moves from the rear of the sled to the front by a system of gear boxes.

The Truck & Tractor Pull is presented by the Morningside Group and takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 213 at the Lux-ton Fall Fair. The pulls start at 11 a.m. both days.

Come and see the tire change challenge, teeter-tooter chal-lenges and the excava-tor challenge, all things to make small boys and big men excited. There are also truck pull classes and hidden pull distance prizes.

AGENDA

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT SOOKE & ELECTORAL AREA

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Boardroom, SEAPARC Leisure Complex

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Public Welcome to AttendFor meeting confirmation or for further

information, please contact the SEAPARC Leisure Complex at 642-8000

For meeting agendas and minutes, visit http://www.crd.bc.ca/agendas

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➊ Sale 99.99 Reg 124.99 Silent Hunter Soft Shell Jacket in Realtree AP Xtra. Sizes M-XXL. 175-1713X.

➋ Sale 139.99 Reg 199.99 Silent Hunter Parka in Realtree AP Xtra. 100g Thinsulate. Sizes M-XXL. 175-1717X.

➌ Sale 114.99 Reg 169.99 Rocky Leather Hunting Boots in Mossy Oak. 800g Thinsulate. Sizes 8-13. 87-3487X.

➊ Sale 199.99 Reg 249.99 Ameristep Bone Collector Hunting Blind. Realtree APG HD pattern. 10 shooting windows. 75" shooting width. 23.4 lbs. Made of N35 micro� eece. Heat release roof vent system. 75-1104-0.

➋ Sale 124.99 Reg 149.99 Ameristep Light Speed Razor Ground Blind in Realtree AP Camo. 5 shooting windows. 60" High, 8 lbs. 75-3073-0.

SALE 399.99 Reg 424.99 Winchester Thunderbolt Ready Shoot Kit. Wide draw length of 17" to 30" and draw weight from 9-56 lbs. Offers adjustability to meet your form like no other. Includes arrows, � eld points, release quiver rest and peep. 75-5758-0.

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➋ Sale 29.99 Reg 49.99 Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. .177 calibre. 350 FPS. 75-5034-2.

Sale 9.99 Reg 24.99Rapala 6” Soft-Grip Fillet Knife. 78-3318-4.

Sale 14.99 Reg 39.99Buck G10 Knife. 420 HC Stainless Steel. 75-7185-0.

Sale 12.49 Reg 24.99Swiss Army Driver Knife. 10 functions. 75-6017-8.

Sale 14.99 Reg 29.99Swiss Army Sport Knife. 12 functions. 75-6015-2.

Sale 69.99 Reg 99.99Beretta Airsoft Kit. Includes 2 airsoft pistols. 2x400 airsoft BBs, gel target. 360 FPS. 75-2163-2.

Sale 39.99 Reg 69.99Beretta PM12S Airsoft Gun. 250 FPS. 75-2265-0.

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