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OPSRRA’S OTTER POINT, SHIRLEY & JORDAN RIVER NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 2015 CELEBRATING 11 YEARS OF PUBLICATION! 1. UP-COMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 2. CRD SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT REGIONAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY (RSS) 3. SOOKE SEEDY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 4. KEMP LAKE WATERWORKS UPDATE 5. KEMP LAKE WATERWORKS BACKGROUND 6. WILLIAM SIMMONS COMMUNITY PARK CONSULTATION RESULTS 7. JDFEA REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S 2014 GRANTS-IN-AID 8. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S GAS TAX FUNDS JDFEA PROJECTS 9. SHIRLEY FIRE PROTECTION SOCIETY AGM REPORT 10. TIME TO TURF THE TURF? 11. DID YOU KNOW THAT? 12. OPSRRA SEEKING NEW DIRECTORS 13. OPSRRA SMALL BUSINESS LISTINGS 14. BACK ISSUES OF THE OPSRRA NEWSLETTER OPSRRA is a registered non-profit society with an elected Board of Directors and strives to present the points-of-view of its members to local government. OPSRRA was founded in 1992 and has a membership of over 400. Residents or property owners within the Shirley, Jordan River and Otter Point Official Community Plan boundaries who are age 18 or over are eligible for membership. Lifetime memberships cost $10.00 per person and are available from OPSRRA directors - see our web site (www.opsrra.ca) for further information. Associate (non- voting) memberships are available for persons who do not reside or own property in Shirley, Jordan River or Otter Point but wish to support the association. The purpose of our society is to: 1. Ensure that the development of the communities of Shirley, Jordan River and Otter Point takes place in an orderly way and in the best interests of its residents. 2. Co-operate with local government and other public bodies in the furtherance of the objectives of the society and benefits to the community. 3. Concern itself with the performance of government agencies. 4. Encourage citizens to stand for public office. 5. Promote community spirit and sense of identity by organizing or supporting appropriate activities. Are you an OPSRRA member? Do you want to receive the OPSRRA’s monthly newsletter and notice of meetings directly to your e-mail address? We began publishing this newsletter in June 2003. It is e-mailed to over 300 of our members as well as local elected representatives, media and archival organizations. Contact Marika Nagasaka at: [email protected] if you want to receive this membership service. OPSRRA’s EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTORS Fiona McDannold President Marika Nagasaka Vice-President Phone: 646-2730 Phone: 642- 2133 Brenda Mark Treasurer Deb Read Director Phone: 646-2598 Phone: 646- 9998 Sandy Barta Director Note: All OPSRRA directors can now be reached at a common e-mail address: [email protected] 1. UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Contact Marika Nagasaka at: [email protected] to have your community event listed in our monthly Community Events calendar. Visit the OPSRRA web site: www.opsrra.ca to view a Calendar of Events which will be updated between issues of the OPSRRA newsletter. Sunday Sooke Region Historical Society AGM st Feb 1 2:00 pm at the Museum Services Building 2070 Phillips Rd, Sooke Monday OPSRRA - Bi-Monthly Directors' Meeting nd Feb 2 Boardroom –SEAPARC Leisure Centre, 2168 Phillips Rd., Sooke 7:30 pm – Members welcome Agenda available upon request. Contact: [email protected] Tuesday Shirley Women’s Institute Feb 3rd Monthly meeting first Tuesday of the month 10:00 am at the Shirley Hall Tuesday Juan de Fuca Emergency Services Feb 3rd Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm JdF Search & Rescue Campus Training Bldg. 2028C Idlemore Road, Sooke Wednesday Sooke & Electoral Area Parks & Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) Feb 4th Monthly meeting 6:30 pm Boardroom, SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke • Regular meetings of the Commission take place at SEAPARC on the 1st Wednesday of the month and are open to the public. • Meetings are also held at the call of the Chair. • Agendas and Minutes are posted for each meeting at: http://www.crd.bc.ca/seaparc/commission.htm Saturday Juan de Fuca Community Trails Society Hike th Feb 7 Exploring Goldstream Park. Meet at the Goldstream Park parking lot across from Ma Millers Pub on Sooke Lake Road at 9:00 am to explore the first growth forest, streams and waterfalls on a well-maintained forest trail system. Maximum length of hike will be 11 km; route will depend on the weather. Dress for the weather and bring good footwear, a lunch and water. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Rosemary Jorna at 250 642 2767 or email [email protected] Web site: www.jdfcommunitytrails.ca Tuesday Shirley Hall Foot Care Clinics th Feb 10 Starting in January, a 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. Saturday Juan de Fuca Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission and the Juan Feb 14th de Fuca Community Trails Society Hike Sooke Potholes Park River walk. This is a JDFEA Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission sponsored hike along the Sooke River trails. Depending on visibility, we hope to view the Sooke River in full spate. Meet at the William Simmons Park parking lot at 9:00 am to car pool to the trail head or if more convenient meet at the Potholes Upper parking lot at approx 9:35 am. Dress for the weather and bring good footwear, a lunch and water. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Sid Jorna at 250 642 2767 or email [email protected] Web site: www.jdfcommunitytrails.ca Saturday Shirley Fire and Rescue Open House th Feb 14 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Shirley Hall Open House to collect input from the community for a proposal to add-on a post disaster bay to the existing hall, as well as upgrades to the existing fire hall. Sketches of the design and layout and an estimate on the associated costs will be available. Fire Chief Marty Gilbertson will be in attendance to answer any questions. Tuesday Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee Feb 17th 7:00 pm at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building 3 – 7450 Butler Rd Wednesday Shirley Fire Commission Meeting Feb 18th Monthly meeting third Wednesday of the month 7:00 pm at the Shirley Hall Tuesday Books for Breakfast Feb 24th 10:00 am – 11:00 am at the Shirley Hall Books for Breakfast will be held the last Tuesday of each month, from October to May (excluding December). Please email Stephanie at [email protected] for more information or to register. Tuesday JDFEA Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Feb 24th 3:00 pm at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building 3-7450 Butler Rd, Otter Point Public Welcome. For enquiries call 250.642.1500 Saturday Sooke Seedy Saturday Feb 28th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Sooke Community Hall Admission by donation ($5 suggested) See story #3 for details. Tuesday Shirley Women’s Institute Mar 3rd Monthly meeting first Tuesday of the month 10:00 am at the Shirley Hall Tuesday Juan de Fuca Emergency Services Mar 3rd Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm JdF Search & Rescue Campus Training Bldg. 2028C Idlemore Road, Sooke Wednesday Sooke & Electoral Area Parks & Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) Mar 4th Monthly meeting 6:30 pm Boardroom, SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke • Regular meetings of the Commission take place at SEAPARC on the 1st Wednesday of the month and are open to the public. • Meetings are also held at the call of the Chair. • Agendas and Minutes are posted for each meeting at: http://www.crd.bc.ca/seaparc/commission.htm Wednesday Shirley Community Association AGM th Mar 11 7:30 pm at the Shirley Hall Mondays Karate for all ages in Shirley on Mondays 6:30 – 8:00 pm Contact: Alida Long, 250-642-4631 Tuesdays Malahat Art Group Meets 2:00 – 4:00 pm. 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. For info: Email [email protected] or [email protected] Call: 642-0393 or 642-6868 Thursdays Shirley Quilters and Crafters 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Shirley Hall Info: Christien Shipton 250-646-2687. Saturdays Pilates at the Shirley Hall 9:30 am Level 1 class, suitable for beginners Contact: Sandra Smith Website: www.svakayoga.com Email: [email protected] Tuesdays & Yoga at the Shirley Hall Fridays Tuesdays at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fridays at 10 am – 11 am Gentle Flow Class for all levels Contact: Nicole Spackman [email protected] Thursdays Nia Dance/Movement Class at the Shirley Hall & Sundays Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Sundays 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Contact: Melody Kimmell, 250-646-2995 email [email protected] 2. CRD SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT REGIONAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY (RSS) The Capital Regional District (CRD) is seeking public input on a Draft Regional Sustainability Strategy (RSS), a vision for the region that will guide decisions affecting our communities to 2038. The RSS is being developed collaboratively with affected local governments and other stakeholders to further the health and prosperity of the region and its residents. How we address population growth, climate change, housing, transportation, parks, food supply, natural resources, community and economic vitality are among the topics being considered.