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COMMUNITY NEWS MEDIA Black Press Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Agreement #40110541 Editorial Page 8 Arts Pages 22, 27 Sports/stats Page 29 CALLING ALL ARTISTS Salt Spring Island Art Show To Fea- ture Sooke Artists Page 22 Octavian Lacatusu Sooke News Mirror For many, a food bank can be the only gateway between starving in the street and feeling human again. But what happens when you’ve reached the peak of that joie de vivre and the cheques simply don’t come in anymore? Engines shudder and jolt to a clunking stop. The lights go dark and the heater goes dead cold. Suddenly, the fridge looks uncomfortably spacious. The fight for sur- vival really begins. Life would certainly be bliss if such sce- narios were mere fantasy, but for the volun- teer folks at the Sooke Food Bank, these are real stories that walk in through their door every single day; from a homeless teenager who hasn’t had anything reasonable or warm to eat in months, or a working father of two who just cannot make the usual ends meet anymore. “All the working people who were just making it with their finances used to be a lot of our donators. Now, they are our clients,” said Sooke Food Bank secretary Kim Metz- tger, who added that around this time last year, the food bank gave out 69 hampers. Last week, which was the food bank’s same second Thursday of March, they gave out 111 hampers. “Our numbers are jumping every month,” notes Metztger, noting that the Sooke Food Bank’s client numbers have inflated by 22 per cent so far this year; and it can take the slightest thing to turn the tide for anyone. “When the hydro bills went up, we saw more people coming in; people with jobs and families who were embarrassed to even be there,” she said. “Our senior population is up as far as coming to the food bank as well; again, people who used to donate and can’t afford to anymore, whether a spouse died, or they’ve had to move in to a special care facility.” Metztger pointed out that the three-day supply of food hampers per month doesn’t change, however if there were more funds, those coming in at the end of the day would receive an equal amount of food as the ones arriving in the morning. But it doesn’t always go that way. “We want them to come in once a month, but we’re never going to turn someone away if they come again and they’re hungry. We’re going to try and help them however we can,” she said. “We want to be consis- tent and know that we’re not going to run out of food. Because that’s scary.” In 2014, there were 5140 adults, 2661 chil- dren, and a total of 3251 hampers handed out at the Sooke Food Bank, with support and effort being split between 6 - 20 volun- teers. Local businesses support by the bulk as well, which is also a big help. “We buy stuff from the local food marts all the time; they give us really good discounts. Shoppers Drug Mart will donate lots soap and shampoo every once in a while too. We try to have dish soap, because you can use it to clean a lot of things with it,” she said. The whole operation runs year-round at the Sooke Community Hall under manage- ment of the Sooke Community Association, but like everything in this world, nothing is free. Between food, transportation, insur- ance, administration, phone/web access and maintenance, the total for the Sooke Food Bank’s service costs in 2014 was $114,733.55 - all of which was donated from the community. But between all the kindness of count- less (and some nameless) volunteers, it still remains very difficult to keep up with demand, says Metztger. “We need money, we need cereal, soup, we need lots of stuff. I think most of all we need people to open up their eyes and just look at their neighbours; don’t assume that everything is okay in that house, because we have numbers to show you that it’s not okay,” she said. Among the volunteers last Thursday, March 19, were Lindsay Drabitt and Gemini Rogers, both aged 11, who were there from the First Sooke Girl Guides. They were doing this as a Lady Baden-Powell challenge. “It’s for a good cause… people are starv- ing and they need to eat,” said Rogers as she was doing the count-up of all the stuff that came in that day. Drabitt was right behind her, just about to put a giant case of soup in one of the shelves. “We’re doing this because it is a good community project and because a lot of people rely on the food bank,” Drabitt said. Sooke Food Bank struggles to keep up with demand Octavian Lacatusu Photo First Sooke Girl Guides Lindsay Drabitt and Gemini Rogers, both aged 11, helping out at the Sooke Food Bank as part of their Lady Baden-Powell community challenge. Classifieds 27• 75 ¢ Octavian Lacatusu Photo An Olympic Sunset Catching the sun as it sinks behind the epic Olympic Mountains. OLIVER KATZ Personal Real Estate Corporation 250 642 6480 S e l l i n g t h i s S p r i n g ? C O M P L I M E N T A R Y M A R K E T E V A L U A T I O N S C A M O S U N W E S T S I D E 250.642.6361 Sooke is Selling! 2015 Sooke Home Sales: 58 2014 Sooke Home Sales: 300 TAMMI DIMOCK Personal Real Estate Corp.

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

    Black PressWednesday, March 25, 2015Agreement#40110541

    Editorial Page 8

    Arts Pages 22, 27

    Sports/stats Page 29

    CALLING ALL ARTISTS

    Salt Spring Island Art Show To Fea-ture Sooke Artists

    Page 22

    Octavian LacatusuSooke News Mirror

    For many, a food bank can be the only gateway between starving in the street and feeling human again. But what happens when youve reached the peak of that joie de vivre and the cheques simply dont come in anymore?

    Engines shudder and jolt to a clunking stop. The lights go dark and the heater goes dead cold. Suddenly, the fridge looks uncomfortably spacious. The fight for sur-vival really begins.

    Life would certainly be bliss if such sce-narios were mere fantasy, but for the volun-teer folks at the Sooke Food Bank, these are real stories that walk in through their door every single day; from a homeless teenager who hasnt had anything reasonable or warm to eat in months, or a working father of two who just cannot make the usual ends meet anymore.

    All the working people who were just making it with their finances used to be a lot of our donators. Now, they are our clients, said Sooke Food Bank secretary Kim Metz-tger, who added that around this time last year, the food bank gave out 69 hampers. Last week, which was the food banks same second Thursday of March, they gave out 111 hampers.

    Our numbers are jumping every month, notes Metztger, noting that the Sooke Food Banks client numbers have inflated by 22 per cent so far this year; and it can take the slightest thing to turn the tide for anyone.

    When the hydro bills went up, we saw more people coming in; people with jobs and families who were embarrassed to even

    be there, she said. Our senior population is up as far as coming to the food bank as well; again, people who used to donate and cant afford to anymore, whether a spouse died, or theyve had to move in to a special care facility.

    Metztger pointed out that the three-day supply of food hampers per month doesnt change, however if there were more funds, those coming in at the end of the day would receive an equal amount of food as the ones arriving in the morning. But it doesnt always go that way.

    We want them to come in once a month, but were never going to turn someone away if they come again and theyre hungry. Were going to try and help them however we can, she said. We want to be consis-tent and know that were not going to run out of food. Because thats scary.

    In 2014, there were 5140 adults, 2661 chil-dren, and a total of 3251 hampers handed out at the Sooke Food Bank, with support and effort being split between 6 - 20 volun-teers. Local businesses support by the bulk as well, which is also a big help.

    We buy stuff from the local food marts all the time; they give us really good discounts. Shoppers Drug Mart will donate lots soap and shampoo every once in a while too. We try to have dish soap, because you can use it to clean a lot of things with it, she said.

    The whole operation runs year-round at the Sooke Community Hall under manage-ment of the Sooke Community Association, but like everything in this world, nothing is free. Between food, transportation, insur-ance, administration, phone/web access and maintenance, the total for the Sooke Food Banks service costs in 2014 was $114,733.55 - all of which was donated from the community.

    But between all the kindness of count-less (and some nameless) volunteers, it still remains very difficult to keep up with demand, says Metztger.

    We need money, we need cereal, soup, we need lots of stuff. I think most of all we need people to open up their eyes and just look at their neighbours; dont assume that everything is okay in that house, because we have numbers to show you that its not okay, she said.

    Among the volunteers last Thursday, March 19, were Lindsay Drabitt and Gemini Rogers, both aged 11, who were there from the First Sooke Girl Guides. They were doing this as a Lady Baden-Powell challenge.

    Its for a good cause people are starv-ing and they need to eat, said Rogers as she was doing the count-up of all the stuff that came in that day. Drabitt was right behind her, just about to put a giant case of soup in one of the shelves. Were doing this because it is a good community project and because a lot of people rely on the food bank, Drabitt said.

    Sooke Food Bank struggles to keep up with demand

    Octavian Lacatusu Photo

    First Sooke Girl Guides Lindsay Drabitt and Gemini Rogers, both aged 11, helping out at the Sooke Food Bank as part of their Lady Baden-Powell community challenge.

    Classifieds 27 75

    Octavian Lacatusu Photo

    An Olympic Sunset

    Catching the sun as it sinks behind the epic Olympic Mountains.

    OLIVER KATZ Personal Real Estate Corporation

    250 642 6480

    Selling this Spring? COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATIONS

    CAMOSUN WESTSIDE

    250.642.6361

    Sooke is Selling!2015 Sooke Home Sales: 582014 Sooke Home Sales: 300TAMMI DIMOCK

    Personal Real Estate Corp.

  • 2 www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    process

    SUPERSPECIALS

    www.ragstorichesdogspa.caPHONE: Kelly at 250-472-2547

    Mobile Dog Groomer Now In Sooke!

    I now live in Sooke and Im accepting new clients in this area. Prices are

    $35 - $50. Tax included!See our services & prices at:www.sookesoil.com

    Come seeus for:

    Garden wastedrop-off

    Soil & Mulches

    Compost & Manure Decorative Rock Sand & Aggregates

    Spring/Summer HoursStarted March 1

    Open Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pmSunday 10am-2pm2810 Ramsden Road (in the 3300 block of Otter Point Road, a block west of Sooke Business Park)

    NOW

    250-642-65096852 West Coast Road

    Sooke, BC V9Z 0V2www.sookemarinecentre.com

    Sales, Service & Parts for all Outboard and Sterndrives

    Are you ready to roll?Spring Trailer Service

    Brakes replaced or upgraded Bearings repacked or replaced Trailer tires & wheels LED light upgrades

    Westburn Garden Centre2036 Idlemore Road

    Locally owned & operated

    250-642-4689

    Fruit Trees Rhodos & MaplesVeggies Alyssum & Ground Covers

    Open 7 Days! Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4

    NEW ARRIVALS!

    Westburn Westburn Garden CentreGarden CentreLots of in store specials!!

    Westburn Garden Centre

    New inventory arriving weekly

    Lots of Deer Tolerant Plants!

    Westburn Westburn Open 7 Days! Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4

    Veggies Alyssum & Ground CoversVeggies Alyssum & Ground Covers

    Westburn Westburn Open 7 Days! Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4

    Standing Cedars Acupuncture

    Community ClinicMarch treatment SALE!

    3 for $55 or 6 for $100

    standingcedars.ca 250-893-5621Inside Sooke Yoga at The Hope Centre

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

    Council meeting agendas maybe viewed at www.sooke.ca

    Upcoming Public

    Meetings Special Council Meeting

    Monday, March 30, 2015 at 7:00 pm

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

    Fax: 250-642-0541

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

    2 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    A suspicious email has been circulating lately identifying itself on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency.

    The subject line states Tax Refund Notification - Refer-

    ence #791-455601 and appears to be coming from an [email protected] address.

    It is titled is Notice of tax return for last year and the email comes complete

    process

    This and ThaT

    Canada Revenue Agency scam

    Zero Waste Sooke

    with reference num-bers (C/42112/14, 1171C/234/231) as well as a link to the real CRA website.

    Be advised this is a scam, however.

    It reads, Dear Sir/Madam, After the annual calculation of your fiscal activity

    we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax return of: CAD 386.00. To receive your return, you must have a Government Gateway account. Click here to Register for refund.

    Do not click, reply or engage with this email

    as the link may contain viruses/malware that could allow hackers and other undesirables direct access to your computer and your personal data.

    Anyone receiving this email is being asked to report it to your email provider and delete it.

    The new Transition Sooke/Awareness Film Night co-venture met for the first time at the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre on Feb. 25.

    Inishoge Farms Steve Unger has stepped up to coordinate the citi-zens initiative, which will meet again at the SRVC on March 26 at 7 p.m.

    A public education campaign promoting the 5Rs of the zero waste movement - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot, in that order - is

    a priority. A proper com-post facility, yard-waste depot and a free store for unwanted items may well be good fits for Sooke. And theres talk that a community open space meeting dedicated exclusively to waste management issues would be timely later this year.

    If you want to join this inspiring initiative, please contact them.

    A website is in the works, but for now please visit the organi-zations Facebook page.

    Octavian Lacatusu Photo

    (From left to right) Rob Roe, Tim shilson, heather Cochrane throw in their contributions to last saturdays bottle drive on the corner of Phillips Rd. The drive ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and all proceeds went in support of the local Royal Canadian Marine search and Rescue (RCMsaR) sooke station 37.

    Roof LeaksHappen

    Get the job done rightthe first time.

    250 893 2765

    Roofs PlusRepairs & Replacement

    Theres more onlinewww.sookenewsmirror.com

  • SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 www.sookenewsmirror.com 32 www.sookenewsmirror.com Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    A suspicious email has been circulating lately identifying itself on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency.

    The subject line states Tax Refund Notification - Refer-

    ence #791-455601 and appears to be coming from an [email protected] address.

    It is titled is Notice of tax return for last year and the email comes complete

    process

    This and ThaT

    Canada Revenue Agency scam

    Zero Waste Sooke

    with reference num-bers (C/42112/14, 1171C/234/231) as well as a link to the real CRA website.

    Be advised this is a scam, however.

    It reads, Dear Sir/Madam, After the annual calculation of your fiscal activity

    we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax return of: CAD 386.00. To receive your return, you must have a Government Gateway account. Click here to Register for refund.

    Do not click, reply or engage with this email

    as the link may contain viruses/malware that could allow hackers and other undesirables direct access to your computer and your personal data.

    Anyone receiving this email is being asked to report it to your email provider and delete it.

    The new Transition Sooke/Awareness Film Night co-venture met for the first time at the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre on Feb. 25.

    Inishoge Farms Steve Unger has stepped up to coordinate the citi-zens initiative, which will meet again at the SRVC on March 26 at 7 p.m.

    A public education campaign promoting the 5Rs of the zero waste movement - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot, in that order - is

    a priority. A proper com-post facility, yard-waste depot and a free store for unwanted items may well be good fits for Sooke. And theres talk that a community open space meeting dedicated exclusively to waste management issues would be timely later this year.

    If you want to join this inspiring initiative, please contact them.

    A website is in the works, but for now please visit the organi-zations Facebook page.

    Octavian Lacatusu Photo

    (From left to right) Rob Roe, Tim shilson, heather Cochrane throw in their contributions to last saturdays bottle drive on the corner of Phillips Rd. The drive ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and all proceeds went in support of the local Royal Canadian Marine search and Rescue (RCMsaR) sooke station 37.

    WALKING CLUBRE-STARTS NEXT WEEK

    Debbie Sullivan

    PEOPLES DRUG MART... Where People Come First

    PEOPLEFIRST

    Cedar Grove Centre I 250.642.2226PEOPLES DRUG MART ...Where people come first.

    Join us every Wednesday morning and take a casual walk around Sooke. We will walk at a comfortable pace and walk for about an hour. All participants will receive a bottle of water before we leave and get a nice healthy snack when we get back. Register with me at the Pharmacy and I will explain the details. If you would like more details, come see me at the pharmacy or call 250-642-2226.

    Fun, healthy, new friends... Join us today.

    RE/MAX CAMOSUN WESTSIDE

    My advertising will be changing. I am not sure how this will look stay

    tuned! Did you know I have been very busy the last

    few months, there are a lot of Buyers who recognize that it is a perfect time to

    buy a home. All we need is new lists. Thinking of sell-

    ing please call me!

    ARDEN

    Living Sooke... Loving Sooke

    Selling Sooke! 250.642.5050

    Happy Easter

    SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, March 25, 2015 www.sookenewsmirror.com 3

    UpSooke

    Thumbs Up

    TO ALL six sooke soccer teams in total, both girls and boys, who qualified for the District Cup Finals taking place this upcoming weekend March 28 - 29 at Fred Milne Park.

    Cmon DownMARCH 28, BiKE

    PARK grand opening event at the sEAPARC from 12 p.m. to 2. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, along a DJ, activities and games for kids, and cake.

    ArtifACts openingMARCH 28, sOOKE

    Regional museum will kick off with its Artifacts show at 12 noon.

    gooD CAllA PHONE suRvEy

    regarding circulation of the sooke News Mirror has been conducted in sooke. Thanks to all who have participated.

    tAKe A HiKe MARCH 26, ADuLT

    Cougar Ridge hike from Roche Cove Regional Park along the Cedar Grove Trail to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the region. Return via the Galloping Goose Trail. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    WEAR sTuRDy sHOEs and bring water and a lunch. Free vent but please pre-register by calling 250-478-3344.

    Discussing domestic violenceThe Victoria Womens

    Transition House Soci-ety will bring the issue of domestic violence to the forefront dur-ing National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.

    The society will screen two films on the subject at Cine-centa Theatre at the University of Victoria on April 23. The first Behind Closed Doors is a 25-minute film that explains the effect witnessing domestic violence has on the developing brains of infants and children, the impact on their behaviour and relation-ships and the long term consequences for their future.

    The screening will be followed by a recep-tion and panel discus-sion featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Sandra Weiland, shelters pro-

    grams manager Shem-ine Gulamhusein and children who witness abuse counsellor Ker-ilee McLeod.

    Behind Closed Doors begins at 2 p.m.

    In the evening, begin-ning at 7 p.m., the movie Heaven on Earth tells the story of a young woman who travels from India to Canada to marry and becomes trapped with an abusive husband.

    Admission to both films is by donation.

    Marianne Sorensen, development manager for the transition house society, said the films are aimed at bringing awareness of domestic violence.

    There are four wom-ens transition houses in Greater Victoria.

    For further informa-tion, please go online to transitionhouse.net.

    motion rescindedThe motion to locate the new library in John

    Phillips Memorial Park has been rescinded, pend-ing a review from the Vancouver Island Regional Library for a new location. Suggestion of com-bining another building together with the new

    library has been brought back into light.

    Zoning amendment passedThe zoning amendment for a car repair shop

    at 6509 Sooke Road has been carried forward by council. The proposed shop will be built in accor-dance to bylaw 611 and will retain an iconic West

    Coast appearance.

    2015 sponsorships approvedCouncil has carried a motion to continue

    annual financial support to local non-profit orga-nizations and events, including Edward Milne

    Community School Grants, Fire Safety Campaign, Sooke Community Choir and the Sooke Lions

    Club. The Sooke Food Bank budget has also been increased to $4,000.

    seniors program gets boostCouncil has voted in favour of the motion

    to approve an additional $12,500 to the Sooke Region Community Health Initiative. The funds will help support Sookes growing population

    of seniors with improvements in infrastructure, activities and healthcare.

    A musical weekend in sookeAbove, Nancy Washeim performing Shuberts wonderful Die Forelle at the Community Hall last weekend.

    Below, David Nigel Lloyd singing an old and soul-soothing Scottish folk song.

    Council briefs

    Octavian Lacatusu Photos

  • 4 www.sookenewsmirror.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 - SOOKE NEWS MIRROR

    Wong Wing

    Oriental Entrees 400g ..................399Minute Maid Assorted

    Punch 295 mL ...............................99

    Dairyland

    Chocolate Milk Jug 1L .......199Bailey's

    Coffee Cream 400 mL ..........2/500

    We e k l y S p e c i a l s i n E f f e c t , P r i c e s A d v e r t i s e d a r e C a r d h o l d e r P r i c e s We d n e s d a y, M a r c h 2 5 - Tu e s d a y, M a r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 5 O p e n 7 : 3 0 a m - 1 0 : 0 0 p m , 7 d a y s a w e e k i n c l u d i n g h o l i d a y s # 1 0 3 - 6 6 6 1 S o o k e R o a d L o c a l l y O w n e d L o c a l l y O p e r a t e d

    Family SizeCaesar Salad .......................................................................899

    B.C. Transit Bus Passes, Lottery Centre, Gift Certificates and Canada Postage Stamps We reserve the right to limit quantities Proud member of Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce

    Village Food Markets

    Fresh Meat

    SeaFood

    Bulk Foods

    Produce

    Frozen Dairy NaturalFoods

    Bakery

    Check out all our Grocery Specials in our Instore Flyer!

    Old Fashioned

    Ham .............................................................149 Made from Scratch3 Seed Bread454g ...............................................229

    McCain

    French Fries

    900g ........................ 279

    Saputo

    Feta Cheese200g ........................ 299

    Everland OrganicPeanut Butter500g ..................................399

    Vancouver Island Grown Long English

    Cucumbers .......................................................100

    Campbell's

    ChunkySoup540 mL .................

    3/500All Varieties

    Coca Cola2L ..........................

    3/500Heinz

    Alpha-GettiPasta in Sauce398 mL ...................99

    Kraft

    Cracker BarrelCheese600-700g All Varieties ...899Mott's

    Fruitsations6 pack ......................199ButtercupWhite or 100% Whole Wheat

    Bread567g ...........................

    4/500

    Quaker Chewy

    Chocolate ChipBars48 pack .......................1099Kellogg's Jumbo

    Froot Loops Cereal825g ..............................699Cascades Enviro Jumbo

    Paper Towels2 roll ......................

    2/400

    Lyoner ...............................................................................................................................119

    Potato Salad ..............................................................................................99

    Fat FreeTurkey Breast ............................................................................................249Fresh Deli Made

    Pizzas .................................................................................................................................899

    Everland Organic

    Curry or BBQ Sauce 355mL ......2/600Wholesome Organic

    Sugar 454g .........................................389

    Chapman's

    Slice Ice Cream 1.5L 3 Varieties 479Pillsbury

    Pizza Pops 400g ...................... 2/600

    Armstrong

    Cheese 200g .................................399Heluva Good

    Dip 250g ........................................... 2/400

    Let's Do Organic Shredded or Flaked

    Coconut 200-250g .........................299San Remo Organic

    Diced Tomatoes 796 mL ......2/400

    Made In Store Assorted

    Bundt Cakes .......................................................449

    Chocolate Chip Cookies 12 pk........399Everything Bagels 6 pk .........................379

    Pizza Pretzels 2 pk ......................................269

    Organic

    TomatoesOn the Vine6.57/kg ......................298B.C. Grown Organic! 3.31/kg

    Ambrosia Apples ...2lbs/300Mexican Personal Size

    Watermelons ...........................300B.C. Grown Organic!

    Grape Tomatoes 1 pint ......300

    Earthbound Farm Organic

    Fresh HerbSalad142g ..........................298California

    Bunch Carrots ......................2/300California

    Snap Peas 8 oz .................................300Organic!

    Celery Hearts 1lb bag .......................300

    Wild Frozen

    Pink Salmon Fillets

    Ready To Serve

    Imitation Crab Meat .88Fresh

    Grey Cod Fillets ...................176

    FreshChicken Breasts13.20/kg Boneless and Skinless .................................599/lb

    /lb /lb

    /100g

    Deli110

    SunRype Blue Label

    AppleJuice1L .............................99Celestial Seasonings

    HerbalTea20's All Varieties .......

    2/500Kraft

    CheezWhiz900g .................................699

    Clover Leaf Flaked or Chunk

    Light TunaIn Water 170g .........

    5/500

    Ragu All Varieties

    PastaSauce630-675 mL ................

    2/300Heinz

    SqueezeKetchup1L ...................................399

    /100g

    /100g

    /100g

    ea

    Salted or Unsalted

    Econo Mixed Nuts .............................115Chocolate CoveredRaisins or Peanuts .............................129BBQPeanuts ............................................59

    /100g

    /100g

    /100g

    /100gMunchy Mix .....................................69RawSun ower Seeds .............................55White ChocolateDipping Wafers ................................79

    /100g

    Alberta Beef AASirloin TipOven Roast11.00/kg ...........................499Fresh, Thick Cut Pork Shoulder

    Butt Steaks 5.48/kg ..........................249Freybe Rhineland Double Smoked

    Bacon 375g ...............................................499Freybe Honey Garlic, Double Smoked or Original

    Fresh Pepperoni 500g ....................799

    /100g

    +dep

    /100g

    ea

    Fresh, LeanStewingBeef8.80/kg .............................399Fresh

    Ground Chicken 2.84/kg .............129Freybe

    European Wieners 375g ..........499 Freybe All Varieties

    Smoked Sausage 375g .........20%

    /lb

    /lb /lb

    ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A LOUNGE OR BARBECUE SET.

    +dep

    Valu Pak

    Valu Pak

    B.C. GrownKlondikePotatoes5 lb bag

    ea

    Boneless

    Valu Pak

    OFFat Till

    /100g

    200

    /100g

  • As most provinces in Western Canada began daylight saving time last week, the Insur-ance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding people about mainte-nance to do around the house as we turn the clocks forward.

    IBCs top 10 list reminds you of the most important main-tenance tasks to tackle around the home as the spring months approach, said Bill

    Adams, Vice-President, Western and Pacific Region, IBC. Taking a few extra minutes to check these items off of your to-do list could help ensure the safety of you and your fam-ily over the coming months.

    IBCs top 10 things to do as daylight saving time begins are:

    1Test and maintain your smoke detectors.

    Change batteries at least twice a year.

    2. Check your CO detectors.

    3.Review your fam-ilys emergency plan.

    Ensure that you have a plan that works, and review it with fam-ily members to remind them what to do and where to go in case of an emergency.

    4.Update your emergency kit.

    5.Check your first-aid kit and replace any missing supplies.

    6.Have your fuel-burning appliances inspected by a trained professional.

    7.Check your chim-ney and vents.

    Have a professional inspect these to ensure that everything is con-nected and in good condition and that nothing is blocked.

    8. Check your cars

    tire pressure and fluid levels, and make sure all lights and signals are working.

    9. Update your home inventory.

    10. Review your home insurance policy.

    If you have ques-tions, contact your insurance represen-tative. For further information, consum-ers can contact IBCs Consumer Information Centre. (1-844-2ASK-IBC)

    SOOKE NEWS MIRROR - Wednesday, March 25, 2015 www.sookenewsmirror.com 5

    Workshops in April for Sooke and area non-profitsLocal volunteer organiza-

    tions find they have two big challenges: getting grant fund-ing and promoting their cause or event.

    We have a great volunteer base in Sooke yet we hear even the most enthusiastic volun-teers could use some help with grant writing and pro-motion, says Marlene Barry, Chair of the Sooke Region Vol-unteer Centre (SRVC).

    We are very excited to present two learning opportu-nities for Sooke area organiza-tions to address both of these needs, Barry says. Its a way we can recognize and support our many volunteer groups in the region with workshops beginning during National Vol-unteer Week (April 12-18).

    A Grantsmithing Tips Eve-

    ning will take place on April 23, presented in partnership between SRVC and Sooke Region Food CHI. It will be an informative evening for local groups to learn ways to source out successful part-nerships and funding grants. Representatives from the Vic-toria Foundation and Vancity Foundation will be on hand to provide tips on how to get grant funding. It is being held April 23 at 6 p.m. The cost is $10.00 for FoodCHI and SRVC members and $20.00 for non-members, which includes sup-per. RSVP to [email protected] and complete a short survey on the sookefoodchi.ca website.

    The Marketing, Promotion and Communications work-shop begins on April 18 and

    continues on April 25 (9:30-noon each day). Effective pro-motion and communications help local groups build aware-ness of events, attract new members and raise revenue through donations or grants.

    On the first day, participants can discuss their communica-tions challenges, learn how marketing, promotion and communications can benefit their organization in todays rapidly changing communica-tions environment and receive hands-on help in developing a strategy. The next weekend they will receive feedback and discuss getting the mes-sage out, social media and no-cost and low-cost techniques. Participants will take away additional resources includ-ing handouts, templates and

    further reading list and be able to sign up for one-on-one structured feedback at a later dateto polish their final product.

    The workshop is sponsored by SRVC and Saseenos Com-munications (www.Sasee-nos.com), a local non-profit resource dedicated to help-ing Sooke region volunteer groups, small and home-based business and artists share their stories for no cost. This workshop is free for SRVC members and $10.00 for non-members.

    To register for either or both of these learning oppor-tunities or to receive more information, contact [email protected] or leave a message at 250-642-6364 Ext. 235.

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    A water main cleaning program will be carried out in various areas of Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Metchosin, Sooke, and East Sooke between October 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015.Short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water can be expected. Commercial establishments such as laundromats and beauty salons will receive advance warning of flushing in their vicinity. If you require such notification, please contact CRD Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, at 250.474.9619.In no case can responsibility be accepted for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water.

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    Later Life rambLings

    Shirley Lowe

    The Greater Victoria Elder Care Foundation is a registered charity that supports individu-als and elderly people living on the island.

    They fund needed equipment, commu-nity programs, spon-sor free workshops, activities and events island-wide for all ages. They function with donations from indi-viduals, service clubs, grants and fundraising events. www.gvef.org. or phone: 250.370.5664 for info.

    The month of March is the 10th anniversary of Embrace Aging Month and the founda-tion motto is: Be well, be secure, be enriched.

    Wellness for able seniors is to keep mov-ing, eat healthy, a posi-tive attitude and a sense of humor. Sooke and area is a dream come true for all parts of the motto. Walkers have miles of the Galloping Goose Trail, Whiffin Spit, the Boardwalk and many other areas to enjoy. These trails are all mainly flat and acces-sible. The boardwalk is up and down but man-ageable for wheelchairs. There are local walking groups for those who prefer company. The beaches can be challeng-ing but a scenic drive to Port Renfrew to walk the gorgeous sandy beach at low tide - is a gift.

    The community gar-dens are an opportu-

    nity for local produce and we have many choices to buy healthy food. Regardless of a shortage of doctors in the community the ones that are here pro-vide us with a clinic after hours and week-ends. Massages and alternative therapies help to keep us well. Security and Safety are even more impor-tant as we age and become more vulner-able. The word is out that we must be vigilant as scams and fraud is becoming common. Be aware when answer-ing the phone! Most of us were raised by the Golden Rule: Do Unto Others as You Would Have Others Do Unto You. When we are trustworthy we expect the same from others. To live in a safe place is a luxury con-sidering the madness of the world and we are

    very fortunate to live here.

    Sooke is legendary for being Connected through the accom-plishments of volun-teering, churches, orga-nizations, as well as watching out for each other. The Community Health Initiative and the Volunteer Center are working with the com-munity to become even more Age Friendly.

    Enrichment happens when we participate by being connected to nature, friends and family. By sharing a lifetime of knowl-edge and wisdom and having the ability to smell the flowers. Our mind is a garden, Our thoughts are the seeds We can grow flowers or we can grow weeds!

    Embrace aging- Happiness is an inside job

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    to [email protected] Editor can also be reached via phone at: 250-642-5752

    Thurs Mar 26ODTODDLERTIMEAt the Sooke Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.,Hands-on activities for ages 18-36 months. Register at 250-642-3022.ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCRIBBAGE 7 P.M.BINGOSrs Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community HallBABYTIMEOn the first Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. Sooke Library.SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET AGM 7 p.m. 2420 Dixon Rd.EAST SOOKE SRS TEA12- 2 p.m. East Sooke Fire Hall.

    Fri Mar 27italVITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIORS BUSLunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June 250-642-2032 for information.DROP IN HOCKEYSEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. all ages.SACRED CHANT CIRCLE7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre. 6750 West Coast Road.

    Mon Mar 30PARENT 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 SENIORS BUSAyre Manor Residents trips.DROP IN HOCKEYAt SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m.

    Sun Mar 29YACANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5, kids welcome.Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. All ages are welcome.Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday.MONTHLY MARKETSooke Community Hall10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Wed Apr 1WALKING GROUPPeoples Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONDominos 10 a.m.Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR POOLMeet and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m.

    Sat Mar 28OYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.SCRABBLE TOURNAMENTEMCS 1-5 p.m. 250-642-6371 for info.OPENING BIKE SKILLS PARK12-2 p.m. SEAPARCARTIFACTS OPENINGSooke Museum Gallery 12 noon.

    Community Calendar

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    SHOPPERSDRUG MART

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    Tues Mar 31BABY TALKLanguage and Social Development. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 10-11:30 a.m. 250-642-5464.YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:308:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.STORYTIMEAges 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS7:15 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.WOMENS CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSooke Harbour House Potlatch Rm. 7-9 p.m. Ongoing every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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

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

    Legion #54: 6726 Eustace RdLibrary: 2065 Anna Marie Rd

    Museum: 2070 Phillips RdPeoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd

    SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips RdSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd

    Sooke Seniors Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd

    Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.

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    Later Life rambLings

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    The Greater Victoria Elder Care Foundation is a registered charity that supports individu-als and elderly people living on the island.

    They fund needed equipment, commu-nity programs, spon-sor free workshops, activities and events island-wide for all ages. They function with donations from indi-viduals, service clubs, grants and fundraising events. www.gvef.org. or phone: 250.370.5664 for info.

    The month of March is the 10th anniversary of Embrace Aging Month and the founda-tion motto is: Be well, be secure, be enriched.

    Wellness for able seniors is to keep mov-ing, eat healthy, a posi-tive attitude and a sense of humor. Sooke and area is a dream come true for all parts of the motto. Walkers have miles of the Galloping Goose Trail, Whiffin Spit, the Boardwalk and many other areas to enjoy. These trails are all mainly flat and acces-sible. The boardwalk is up and down but man-ageable for wheelchairs. There are local walking groups for those who prefer company. The beaches can be challeng-ing but a scenic drive to Port Renfrew to walk the gorgeous sandy beach at low tide - is a gift.

    The community gar-dens are an opportu-

    nity for local produce and we have many choices to buy healthy food. Regardless of a shortage of doctors in the community the ones that are here pro-vide us with a clinic after hours and week-ends. Massages and alternative therapies help to keep us well. Security and Safety are even more impor-tant as we age and become more vulner-able. The word is out that we must be vigilant as scams and fraud is becoming common. Be aware when answer-ing the phone! Most of us were raised by the Golden Rule: Do Unto Others as You Would Have Others Do Unto You. When we are trustworthy we expect the same from others. To live in a safe place is a luxury con-sidering the madness of the world and we are

    very fortunate to live here.

    Sooke is legendary for being Connected through the accom-plishments of volun-teering, churches, orga-nizations, as well as watching out for each other. The Community Health Initiative and the Volunteer Center are working with the com-munity to become even more Age Friendly.

    Enrichment happens when we participate by being connected to nature, friends and family. By sharing a lifetime of knowl-edge and wisdom and having the ability to smell the flowers. Our mind is a garden, Our thoughts are the seeds We can grow flowers or we can grow weeds!

    Embrace aging- Happiness is an inside job

    Shirley Lowe

    Got News? Photos?Do you have a travel photo taken with the Mirror or a stunning Photo of the Week? Send a good quality JPEG photo

    to [email protected] Editor can also be reached via phone at: 250-642-5752

    Thurs Mar 26ODTODDLERTIMEAt the Sooke Library 10:30 to 11 a.m.,Hands-on activities for ages 18-36 months. Register at 250-642-3022.ADULT WALKING GROUPSEAPARC 10-11 a.m. Registration required. 250-642-8000.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONCRIBBAGE 7 P.M.BINGOSrs Drop-In Centre, 12:45-3 p.m. Sooke Community HallBABYTIMEOn the first Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. Sooke Library.SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET AGM 7 p.m. 2420 Dixon Rd.EAST SOOKE SRS TEA12- 2 p.m. East Sooke Fire Hall.

    Fri Mar 27italVITAL VITTLESFree lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONSteak Night, 6-7:30 p.m.Karaoke 8-11 p.m. SOOKE SENIORS BUSLunch and shopping trips to Victoria. Call June 250-642-2032 for information.DROP IN HOCKEYSEAPARC, 7 to 8:15 p.m. all ages.SACRED CHANT CIRCLE7:30 p.m. Sooke Yoga & Wellness, Hope Centre. 6750 West Coast Road.

    Mon Mar 30PARENT 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 SENIORS BUSAyre Manor Residents trips.DROP IN HOCKEYAt SEAPARC, all ages from 3 to 3:50 p.m.

    Sun Mar 29YACANADIAN LEGIONSunday breakfast brunch, 9-12:30 p.m., $5, kids welcome.Blue Grass Music, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. All ages are welcome.Drop in pool tournament every second Sunday.MONTHLY MARKETSooke Community Hall10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Wed Apr 1WALKING GROUPPeoples Drug Mart hosts a walking club, 9:15 a.m.PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPSooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (250) 642-5152 for info.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONDominos 10 a.m.Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. NASCAR POOLMeet and Pick, Sooke Legion 7 p.m.

    Sat Mar 28OYAL CANADIAN LEGIONMeat draw 3 p.m.SCRABBLE TOURNAMENTEMCS 1-5 p.m. 250-642-6371 for info.OPENING BIKE SKILLS PARK12-2 p.m. SEAPARCARTIFACTS OPENINGSooke Museum Gallery 12 noon.

    Community Calendar

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE: THURSDAY @ 3PMItems for Community Calendar must be non-commercial

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

    SHOPPERSDRUG MART

    250-642-5229

    Tues Mar 31BABY TALKLanguage and Social Development. At the Child, Youth and Family Centre, from 10-11:30 a.m. 250-642-5464.YOUTH CLINICAges 13 - 25, 4-7 p.m. Family Medical Clinic.KNITTING CIRCLESooke Library, 6:308:00 p.m. Free, all levels. Drop-in. 250-642-3022.STORYTIMEAges 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Sooke Library. Free but call 250-642-3022 to register CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS7:15 p.m. Holy Trinity Church.WOMENS CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSooke Harbour House Potlatch Rm. 7-9 p.m. Ongoing every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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

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

    Legion #54: 6726 Eustace RdLibrary: 2065 Anna Marie Rd

    Museum: 2070 Phillips RdPeoples Drug Mart: 8-6716 Sooke Rd

    SEAPARC: 2168 Phillips RdSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 2191 Townsend Rd

    Sooke Seniors Bus: $15 annual membership. 250-642-4662Municipal Hall: 2205 Otter Point Rd

    Sooke Community Hall: 2037 Sheilds Rd.

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    Poirier playground phase II construction underwayThis year, cole

    Poirier, along with our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) decided to dedicate our fund-raising efforts to the improvement of our schools playground.

    Our school popula-tion has grown to over 430 students and our current playground is no longer large enough to accommodate all our students.

    We also have stu-dents with physi-cal challenges at our school and currently they are unable to access any of our play-ground equipment.

    We are very fortunate that we have a small forested area where the students love to play.

    Our goal is to expand this natural play area with the addition of a nature playground.

    We have a three phase plan drawn up and we recently com-pleted phase one. We are now working

    towards making phase two a reality.

    The natural play areas have become more popular in the recent years as we are working towards build-ing a stronger connec-tion between nature and our children.

    The benefits of con-necting to nature are being studied and well documented; several studies are showing that when children play in nature daily their social, psychological, academic and physi-cal health is positively impacted.

    This is the kind of positive impact we want for the children at Poirier Elementary.

    We are looking to create a space that can include sensory paths, balance logs, tunnels, benches, plat-forms, climbing stones, wiggle bridges, a slide, sand boxes and forts. Our goal is to create a natural space that has features that all of our students can enjoy and where nobody feels lim-ited.

    The Poirier Parent Advisory Council has committed a base of

    $8,000.00 towards the $18,000.00 project and we are hoping to raise the rest of the funds through grants, com-munity donations and continued fundraising at the school level.

    We are looking to you for a donation to help make phase two a reality. We hope you will consider giving to this natural and green project of ours that will continue to promote the growth and educa-tional abilities of our students for years to come.

    If you would like more information and would like to be involved in this proj-ect or make a donation, please contact Stepha-nie Poirier Elemen-tary Principal Hedley-Smith via e-mail at: [email protected] or by directly calling the school.

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    Make a decision and stick to it

    Why is it that councils have a hard time making a decision and sticking to it?

    Sooke has been wondering what to do with John Phillips Memorial Park for the past 10 years, at least.

    What to do with it has always been controver-sial. It was a golf course which was divided and half sold off for development. That development hasnt happened yet and people are still a little sore about it.

    There have been any number of proposals for the park, including a bike skills park, an off-leash dog park and a horseshoe pitch anything short of a local space port. None of those uses have come to fruition.

    The latest idea is to put a new 10,000 sq. foot library in the park. One needs to remember that Sooke doesnt own the whole park, at least not the space where the old Mulligans sits.

    In addition to that, the ownership and man-agement of the new library itself will be under the command of the Vancouver Island Regional Library so its not like the District will be calling the shots with that, either.

    Council and the community needs to make a firm decision on what goes in the park, if anything, and stick to the plan. Make a plan, create a vision.

    No more wishy washy swaying back and forth. Council cant and will never please everyone, because no matter what, only one side will be chosen in the end. And that will, invevitably, have its own set of perks and consequences. Cest la vie, nest-ce pas?

    The point is, council needs to come up with a viable plan for the park, take it to the public for input and get on with it. Either leave it alone as greenspace or develop something on it.

    But, this needs to be done with the best interest of the public in mind. It is not solely a council deci-sion, its a community decision.

    ANOTHER VIEW

    B.C. Views

    The B.C. government has made its most significant moves in decades to address the needs of some of the provinces poorest people.

    The largest financial commitment is for a new program to help sin-gle parents escape from the welfare trap. There are 16,000 single parents in B.C. receiving provincial income assistance or disability payments, most of them women.

    Even if they could find an entry-level job, it wouldnt pay enough to cover the child care they would need to go to work. Worst of all, the current system requires that if they enrol in training, they lose their income assistance, including dental and extended medical care for them-selves and their children.

    That is the welfare trap, one of the most perverse government policies to have survived into our suppos-edly enlightened modern era.

    The new program takes effect in September. It will not only continue income assistance payments when single parents enrol in skills train-ing, it promises to cover their child care and transportation costs for an approved training program of up to one year.

    Medical and child care costs will then be covered for up to a year after training, to allow a transition to employment.

    Approved training means train-ing for jobs that are identified as in

    demand, requiring high school and occupation-specific training that can be completed in a year or less. They include retail sales, general office work and assistance jobs in health services.

    Another overdue policy change is to double the allowable earnings for all income assistance recipients from $200 to $400 a month. This gives people a chance to improve their circumstances by taking what-ever part-time or casual work they can manage, without having that little income cut from their already meagre welfare cheques.

    And then there was the recent decision to end the claw-back of parental child support payments from income assistance payments.

    The province has for many years run a costly child maintenance enforcement program to track down (mostly) deadbeat dads and force them to pay at least a token amount to support their children. Now when they pay child support to a single parent on income assistance, they will at least have the satisfaction of knowing the children actually receive the extra benefit.

    These harsh, historic policies were built around a philosophy that welfare is a temporary last resort, to be withdrawn as soon as some other source of income is identified. That is a valid if unfashionable posi-tion to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income

    assistance recipient has a realistic option.

    For those who are already in the entry-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index.

    A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that wont cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world.

    I have been contacted by sev-eral low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.s Seniors Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for sup-port programs such as the SAFER rent subsidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifications for dis-abilities.

    I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors Advo-cate toll-free information line, 1-877-952-3181, weekdays8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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    Seriously misin-

    informedI hate to break it to

    the couple on last weeks front page story, but paying for treat-ment is common in almost every country in the world, Canada included.

    The couple is seri-ously misinformed, as is anyone who believes that here in Canada, they have to treat you no matter what.

    I am married to a European citizen, and even though she is here legally, as she has permanent residency status, she is denied medical coverage even though she is legally entitled to it.

    If anything happens to her here in Canada during the two year process we have to pay just for a doctor to see her, and I assure you $2000 is a drop in the bucket. Just to be admitted into a hos-pital and see a doctor costs $800 for her and that is before any treat-ment.

    There is no way around this. If my wife went into cardiac arrest and had to be taken to hospital in an ambu-lance and treated with two to three days care, our costs would be in the tens of thousands even though she is married to a Canadian resident, is here legally, and is supposed to be entitled to health care.

    You want another fun fact? If my wife was pregnant and delivered

    her baby (a Canadian baby) here in B.C it would cost us $10.000 minimum, and that would be if there were no complications. Even though she is mar-ried to a Canadian and is here legally under Canadian immigration laws to have a baby here would cost us $10,000-$20,000.

    I have traveled the world for over eleven years visiting over 70 countries and I assure you Canada has one of the worst medical care systems in the word in comparison to most.

    Canada has a double pricing system in place for non-residents which is on par with some of the most corrupt devel-oping countries in the World.

    Other countries, including Mexico (where my wife and I have both lived), do not even have this.

    My suggestion is that some people open their

    eyes and realise that much worse goes on at home. I also suggest a bit of research on what foreigners have to deal with when they them-selves come to Canada and get into health problems.

    Why should it be any different for us while visiting other coun-tries? Why should we be entitled to some-thing foreigners dont even get here?

    Justin GilbertsonShirley

    Thanks to volunteers

    On behalf of the Sooke Region Volun-teer Centre (SRVC) and in response to your article Shopping ser-vice caters to home-bound people Feb. 25, 2015, we wish to thank Carol Harding and Judy Planes for seeing the need and taking the ini-

    tiative to offer this valu-able service.

    Thank you also to the people at West-ern Foods for listening to these already com-munity active ladies and helping make it a reality.

    2013 Age Friendly Communities and CHI work recognized this provision as a gap in services.

    We know that both Western Foods and Village Foods offered home delivery, though no one could offer the actual shopping. None of the existing non-profit groups were in a position to take it on as another project.

    It is wonderful that Western Foods was able to add facilitation of volunteers to pro-vide these shopping services.

    With our mandate to support and promote volunteerism in the Sooke Region we can support to this service

    as well. Once we have the details we can add a Volunteer Opportuni-ties listing to our web-site www.sookeregion-resources.com, post at our office and on our FaceBook page, and tell prospective volunteers about it.

    We are currently orga-nizing the 4th Annual Volunteer & Non-Profit Fair for Saturday, April 11 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Sooke Fam-ily Centre and this can provide an opportunity to showcase this ser-vice to the public.

    We look forward to continuing to work with community members to make this area truly a Volunteer Capital in Canada. We are well underway with each and every step you take!

    Thank you.Marlene Barry,

    Sooke

    We asked: What could be done to prevent petty crime in Sooke?

    I would say a light hand of the law; more security in parking

    lots; have someone walk around, that sort of thing.

    Malcolm ValentineSooke

    We should encourage neighbour watch. Awareness about it and

    ask people to report it when they see it.

    Bruce StauferSooke

    We should get the kids a place where they can enjoy

    themselves; like a discotheque with music and open till 12 or 1

    on the weekends.

    Jennifer Meure Sooke

    Its a growing community here, we just cant treat it as a tiny

    place anymore. People are go-ing to have to bunk up on their

    security. Getting more affordable things and housing for youth,

    that would help too.

    Jessica AllfordSooke

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    Could be worse

    I couldnt help but notice the article on the front page of the March 18, 2015, Mirror.

    I feel bad for the cou-ple that experienced this horror in Mexico. However, I continu-ously experience this same horror right here in Sooke; right here in Canada. You see, there is a major loophole in the healthcare system for people like me. I grew up in Canada, Edmonton and gradu-ated High School in Nanaimo in 1987. I was born in America and I was a legal Canadian Permanent Resident from the age of 5 to 17.

    I departed Canada and went back to the United States for a career in the United States Coast Guard. I have retired from that career and decided to come back to Canada.

    I have lived in Can-ada for about 3.5 years and I am waiting for the Canadian Customs and Immigration to approve my Permanent Resi-dent status. Youd think that since I had this status in the past; Id be able to get it again quickly. This is not true. I am just one in a mil-lion nobodies waiting in line even though I have a Canadian Social Insur-ance Number and even though I have worked in Canada as a high school teenager.

    Because I am waiting for this status, I cannot get medical coverage in this country. I cannot get MSP or any other type of medical cover-age even if i pay for it. Have I had any type of medical emergencies since I have been here? Yes I have. Each time I take the ambulance it costs me $550. I believe I have over $2000 in just ambulance costs in the last 2.5 years or so.

    I also have about $8000 in medical costs because of ambulatory emergencies and Doc-tor visits. I just frac-tured my toe and I can barely walk but I dont want to get it looked at because it will cost me another $1000 or so. I also need Physio-therapy for a near fatal wrist wound but, again, the costs are prohibi-tive.

    I live in Sooke and I have lived in Metcho-sin and Bear Moun-tain since I have been here. I have paid all of

    the same taxes that you pay when I make purchases. However, I am not allowed to pur-chase health insurance for $68/month. I think this is a huge black eye for Canada and its wonderful healthcare system. I want to live in Canada and I love living in Sooke. I am a volun-teer in the Royal Cana-dian Marine Search and Rescue and I dont want to leave Sooke, but because of the prohibi-tive costs of healthcare, I am ready to leave this country and go back to America where there is no shortage of Doc-tors and I dont have to wait in line for specialty care, X-Rays, or MRIs

    Dana Bernard

    Thanks for Chemtrails

    letterKudos to the Sooke

    Mirror for publishing Roberta Dayes letter ET cover up and the truth. and that you actually included the word CHEMTRAILS in the print. Most mainstream media wont mention it at all because theyre owned by the perpetrators of this global atrocity. Chemtrails are better known as geoengineer-ing, as in weather modi-fication and Ive been monitoring this insane assault upon us since 2001.

    How many of us have watched the skies in recent years and wit-nessed the ever increas-ing streaks across the sky left by heavy jets and noticed that those streaks linger in the sky and spread out to form a total haze overhead?

    This global weather modification has been ramped up big time in the past few years and for folks that are wor-ried about it and want to know the truth of the matter, the best source of info out there is www.geoengineeringwatch.org and be prepared for a real awakening.

    I feel that its my duty to help folks under-stand whats actually going on, even though its very harsh on the senses.

    Time to wake up all, as our time is vanish-ing fast.

    Through observation and real study comes truth.

    JJ Clarke

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    Tropic IsleCoconut Milk400ml

    HersheysChipits200-350gr

    Sun-MaidNatural California Raisins750gr

    CastelloRosenborg Brie or Camembert Danish Cheese125gr

    KraftShake n Bake Coating Mix140-184gr

    KraftDressing475ml

    Bassilis BestLasagna2.27kg

    Nature ValleyGranola BarsSelected, 160-230gr

    SnappleBeverageSelected, 473ml

    AngiesBoom Chicka Pop128-142gr

    Snack BetterSahale Snacks113-142gr

    SunRype100% Pure Apple JuiceUnsweetened, 1.89lt

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    LactantiaCream Cheese250gr

    Robin HoodAll Purpose Flour10kg

    Betty CrockerSupermoist Cake Mix432-461gr

    Kicking HorseOrganic Whole Bean Coffee454gr

    Dairyland2% or 1% Chocolate Milk Beverage473ml

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    HuntsTomatoes398ml

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    The Laughing CowBonus Pack Cheese

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    Kraft Peanut Butter1kg

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    IdahoanPotatoes113-114gr

    Del MonteCanned Vegetables341-398ml

    BassilisQuickies250gr

    SwansonMeat Pie200gr

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    DareBreaktime Cookies250gr

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    MoneysPieces & Stems Mushrooms284ml

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