Happenings in Shirley
Shirley Hall foot care clinics
Foot Care Nurse, Marlene Beaulieu, LPN, will be holding clinics at the Shirley Community Hall. The clinics will run on the second Tuesday of each month.
Diabetics and others with foot care issues are encouraged to attend the clinics. For appointments please call Marlene at 250-664-6810. Marlene is also available for home visits if you are unable to attend the regular clinic.
Malahat Art Group meets Tuesdays at Malahat Farm from 2 to 4 p.m. Inspiration, fun or just company in what is often a solitary occupation. Come on down, share your skills, pick up new ones or just grab a cup of tea and check us out. Location varies. Email: woods@pacificcoastnet or hero@malahatfarm. com ca 250-642-0393 or 642-6868.
(Gleaned from the OPSRRA newsletter).
SRTA election
Tonight (Wednesday, March 11) at 5 p.m. there will be an election of Sooke Region Tourism Association (SRTA)board members. All positions will be open.
To vote, you must be a member in good standing. Contact Judi Conwright at judi-conwright@shaw.ca to pay your annual membership fee. The meeting will include a talk given by Tourism Vancouver Island, “The Value of Tourism.”
Rock opera in November
Sooke Harbour Players has been producing shows since 1982; the performances have varied from Disney to Gilbert and Sullivan, and shows that have been written and produced by local talent. One concept in theatre that has not been truly examined is the concept of Rock Opera.
For the first time since 2006, this will be revisited with the production of The Who’s Tommy in November of this year.
District financial plan input wanted
Over the next three months, District of Sooke Council will be going through the process of approving the Financial Plan and Property Tax Rates for 2015. This process involves open dialogue and consultation with the residents of the District of Sooke. There are many opportunities for public consultation and to find out more about the District’s budgeting process.
To provide your comments, you can attend one of the budget meetings or contact us at:
Mail: District of Sooke, 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2 Attention: Michael Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
Email: mdillabaugh@sooke.ca
Phone: 250-642-1634.
Reay endorses candidate
The new federal riding of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke could soon have a new – yet familiar – face vying to represent its citizens in the up-coming federal election following today’s announcement by Shari Lukens that she has entered the race for the Conservative nomination.
“Three years in municipal politics gave me the ability to understand the issues, the challenges and the opportunities in Colwood and the region,” said Lukens, “I know and care passionately about what matters to residents in the riding.”
Lukens has been an active part of the Capital Region since moving to Colwood in 2009. Prior to that she lived in the Cowichan Valley and Vancouver, while working in senior management for TELUS. Previously she had a successful career as a television journalist, a competitive athlete, and spent time overseas as an elite figure skating coach.
“Conservatives in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke have an important decision to make on March 21,” stated Kerrie Reay, Past President of the local Conservative Riding Association. They need and deserve someone with experience, passion and commitment to provide strong representation in the federal election and Shari has demonstrated she has those qualities along with the work ethic required to be a great MP.”
